Chapter 157,
After she left, she had no connection with the people here.
Maybe, Su Guoer felt empty in her heart, but there were still some questions that had not been answered. She would ask them clearly when she got there. And she always felt that Qingniang's identity was familiar.
The effect of the muscle softening powder had not yet worn off, so Su Guoer could only let Pang Ya carry her out. After walking for an unknown amount of time, they saw a ray of light. They followed the light and saw a cave. After coming out of the cave, they found themselves in a jungle deep in the mountains.
There were towering trees all around, but no sign of life. Su Guoer stood outside the cave entrance, took a breath of fresh air, and looked back...
There were layers of mountains, and the mountain ranges stretched and undulated. Everything in Bianjing had disappeared. No matter how hard she looked, she could not find any trace of Bianjing's existence.
"The capital city is probably bustling with activity. Madam Qing told us not to go there and join in the fun. She told us to go east, where she has farms and houses that will keep the master safe for the rest of her life."
Su Guoer sighed deeply, "You still haven't told me what's going on? And... who is Qingniang? Why didn't she spare any effort to help me? And where are the others?"
After a series of questions were asked, Fatty didn't know how to answer. However, she took out the letter from her bag and said to Su Guoer, "She said that here is the answer you want."
Su Guoer then took the letter and opened it to read.
After reading this...
She understood.
All the doubts were resolved at this moment.
"What does the letter say?" Fatty asked.
"Qingniang only said that you are my master and the daughter of my savior, but I don't know much about the story." She said, hoping Su Guoer could give her an answer.
Su Guoer: "...When I was three years old, my father did save a child. It is said that the child was left in the Forgetful Valley."
"Forget Worry Valley? So that's what it's called? I only remember staying there for a few months, and then I was taken away by Qingniang. But... who is your father? Are he and Qingniang senior brothers?"
Su Guoer: "We are senior and junior brothers and sisters."
This letter answered all her doubts and also brought back her forgotten memories one by one.
"My father was a traveling doctor, but before that... he was just a disciple of the Forget Worry Valley, and the apprentice of the Valley Master. The Valley Master was not only kind and generous, but also very skilled in medicine, and was known as the Medical Saint among the people."
"The Valley Master had three disciples. The eldest was his biological son, Gu Yun. To repay his gratitude, he entered the palace and became an imperial physician in the Imperial Hospital. However, he died in the battle for the throne."
"My father is the Valley Master's second disciple. In order to investigate and avenge his eldest brother, he took me with him, hiding his identity and heading all the way to Bianjing City. He was accompanied by the Valley Master's youngest disciple, Qingniang."
"After learning the truth about the eldest brother's death, the two of them divided the work. Qingniang entered the palace to approach Concubine Zhang in an attempt to seek revenge, while my father gathered people outside and established an organization called Yihetang. On the surface, it was a medical clinic throughout the Wei Dynasty, but in fact it was their liaison organization, with the sole goal of one day clearing Gu Yun's name and killing Concubine Zhang and... the person behind her."
"Little did I know that my father was murdered along the way, and the murderer was none other than... the holder of the Golden Eagle Token."
Su Guoer took out the token that she had hidden secretly. The golden eagle pattern on it was lifelike, and there was a hint of coldness in the two eagle eyes when they looked at her.
Fatty: "Then who is behind this Golden Eagle Token?"
Su Guoer: "It was... the Second Prince who fought in the battle for the throne. He was the one Gu Yun wanted to repay, but he was used by him. Not only did he die, but his wife and children were also killed by Concubine Zhang's scheme."
"Qingniang and my father suffered a lot in their efforts to find out who was behind Concubine Zhang. My father was also killed by someone sent by the Second Prince."
"Later, I faked my own death and escaped death. I was picked up by an old lady passing by. The official from the capital at that time saw that I was homeless and gave me to the old lady to raise. I guess the official was also my father's man."
"Later, I grew up safely in the Duke's Mansion."
Fatty: "I know what happened next. Actually, I knew you were my master since I was a child. Qingniang asked me to play dumb and stay in the escort agency, but I often saw you. Every time you went out, she would ask me or her people to protect you."
Su Guoer: "That's why I can grow up safely."
She didn't know what to say anymore.
It turned out that everything had been revealed in secret long ago, but she hadn't noticed anything. She grew up carefree in the Duke's Mansion, and later... became Pei Yan's concubine. In her previous life, until her death... she didn't realize that her father was murdered by thieves, not a natural death.
She also went against her father's wishes, degenerated herself and gave up her status as a good citizen to become a concubine.
Really……
He not only disgraced his father's reputation but also violated his last wish. He really... deserves to be beaten!
Su Guoer felt that she was really disappointing!!
She had always been relying on others for her living, and was even blinded by the splendor and wealth of the Duke's Mansion, dreaming of becoming a concubine and spending the rest of her life there.
Now that she knows the truth, she wishes she could go back to her previous life and slap herself hard!
Fatty: "What is the master thinking about?"
Su Guoer: "I feel so sorry for my father and Madam Qing. They are very good and powerful, but I can only watch from here and can't help much."
This was what she really thought. It was not that she had not thought about turning back to help Qingniang to avenge her father and Uncle Gu, but... Su Guoer was a self-aware person. She didn't know martial arts, and she didn't have an overly smart mind, so even if she got away with it.
It would probably just be a burden to her, right?
In this case, it would be better not to go and not disturb them from taking revenge. Perhaps the chances of winning would be greater, but in this way...
Su Guoer really felt that she was useless.
"It turns out that the truth I have been looking for is right before my eyes."
Fatty was more sober: "They deliberately hid this from you. You have been living in the Duke's Mansion, so it's normal that you don't know."
Su Guoer: "But..."
Fatty: "It's nothing to worry about. You lost your father when you were seven years old. It was not easy for you to grow up alone in the Duke's Mansion.
"And you're amazing too. The maids in the Duke's Mansion don't have the chance to read or write, but I heard from Madam Qing that you've never given up on learning to read. You'd always borrow books from the library in your free time, practice calligraphy and embroidery, and do some housework. That's already amazing."
"You also know a little bit of medical skills and can cook delicious meals. I heard that the old lady of the Duke's Mansion praised your cooking skills. You even opened such a large restaurant in Bianjing without any support. To be honest, it's not easy to learn so many things without anyone teaching you. Master, don't be too hard on yourself."
Su Guoer: “Really?” So this is how she is seen by others.
"Madam Qing originally didn't intend to involve you in this matter of revenge. Let the elders deal with the grudges of the previous generation. We, the younger generations, should live well and leave them a little bit of memories. It can be regarded as living for them. And I think father will not blame you if he knows. He just hopes that you can be happy." Su Guoer felt relieved when she said this.
"Yes, my father's last wish was for me to live happily, to open a small restaurant somewhere, to entertain tourists, and to live a simple and happy life... He didn't have such a big wish for me."
As a parent, she should be grateful for accepting her child's ordinary nature and being able to provide her with a good life. As for how far she can go, that is determined by her own ability.
But her ability is currently limited to this, and what she can learn in the Duke's Mansion is really limited. But now... it's different.
After leaving Bian Jing, she had land, a house and her own life, and she could learn a lot of things.
What do you really want to learn?
She wanted to be a traveling doctor like her father. Pang Ya then handed her a medical book, saying that it was Qingniang's gift to her. Su Guoer gladly accepted it.
The things recorded in this book are enough for her to learn for half her lifetime. As for Bian Jing... the next few months will probably be a period of hardship for her, so she should go out and avoid the limelight.
Come back after this wave of hype has passed.
Or... there's no need to come back.
If Madam Qing fails this time, Su Guoer decides to follow her old path and secretly build up forces to avenge them. If she succeeds, then there is no need for her to come back. She should find Wangyou Valley and learn medical skills from the people there.
Anyway, in one sentence: After leaving the city of Bianjing, the sky is high and the birds can fly freely, and the sea is wide and the fish can jump freely.
Maybe she will return to her old job and open her own fresh food restaurants in various places, or maybe she will really inherit her father's mantle and become a traveling doctor, or maybe she has found her lover, married and had children, anyway.
Living your own life is real.
This is what Su Guoer wants in her heart and the life her father hopes to see.
Only in this way will my life be worthwhile.
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