Chapter 59 The Crown Prince faints from anger. Qi Baitong: Why not just die of anger? ...
Emperor Yong spotted Gu Shanyue immediately. Her face was streaked with tears, her expression indifferent. The white sword in her hand was still dripping blood, while in her other hand she held Wu Shanyu's ever-present Wushang Sword.
“Ayu, she…”
Emperor Yong hurried forward, but with a "clang," his words and steps were cut off by the rapidly spinning sword light.
The Wushang Sword, known as the divine weapon of Zhuoguang, was thrown at Emperor Yong's feet. The sword shattered along with the blue bricks, and fragments of Wushang Sword flew out, sharp and flashing like flowing light. They sliced through the emperor's face and severed the dignified twelve-tassel crown, the beads clattering and scattering on the ground.
Emperor Yong stumbled backward and fell to the ground, while panicked palace servants shouted for his protection.
Gu Shanyue went back, carried Wushan Jade on her back, hugged the wailing child, turned around and walked out. Emperor Yong knelt on the ground in a daze, kneeling in front of the broken half of the tip of the Wushang Sword. Everyone followed him and knelt down in fear.
Gu Shanyue felt nauseous for no reason.
She carried her senior sister's corpse and the five-year-old Li Yuheng, flying out of the Jiaofang Palace and out of the imperial city.
There was no turning back.
The wind that blew across her face was so cold that it quickly chilled her, turning her warm body into an icy chill.
“Ah Yue, Ah Yue…”
Qi Baitong held the dazed Gu Shanyue in her arms, gently patting her back like she was coaxing a child, stroking her tenderly again and again.
Gu Shanyue was lost in her memories, remaining silent, while Qi Baitong called her name softly again and again, seemingly tireless.
After a long while, Gu Shanyue buried her face in his chest. A warm, wet sensation made Qi Baitong's eyes sting, and he almost shed tears along with her.
Gu Shanyue buried herself in his arms and fell asleep again. Qi Baitong carefully lay down and snuggled her into his arms, even wrapping her legs around him, and they snuggled together warmly.
Qi Baitong lay down for half the afternoon, and Gu Shanyue slept for half the afternoon. Both of them felt hot and bothered. As soon as they opened their eyes, a soft kiss landed on their foreheads.
"Ah Yue is awake."
Gu Shanyue hummed in response, only then realizing that her throat was unbearably dry, her eyes were stinging, and her face was dry.
She seemed to have been crying for a long time.
Qi Baitong lowered his head and gently kissed her face, his voice soft and gentle: "You lie down first, I'll go get some hot water to wash your face."
Gu Shanyue nodded.
Qi Baitong kissed her lips, got out of bed and left, but soon returned. Gu Shanyue sat up and leaned against him. He held a cup of osmanthus honey water and fed it to Gu Shanyue. It was warm and sweet, and it soothed her throat and tongue.
After finishing his drink, he used a cloth dampened with hot water to gently wipe Gu Shanyue's face. The slightly warm water felt very comfortable on her face.
Qi Baitong rubbed her eyes, and the warm, damp cloth greatly relieved the soreness in her eyes.
Gu Shanyue leaned on his shoulder, letting him wipe her clean little by little.
As my body gradually felt more comfortable, the sadness in my heart seemed to fade away little by little as well.
After everything was tidied up, Qi Baitong combed her hair, being gentle with every strand. The combing made Gu Shanyue want to sleep, but after sleeping for a long time, she was not sleepy at all.
She leaned on his shoulder and looked out the window. It had been gloomy in the morning, but now the sun was shining brightly.
"White lacquer paulownia".
"I'm here." Qi Baitong kissed her cheek.
Gu Shanyue suddenly said, "Let me take you fishing in the back mountain."
Qi Baitong immediately replied, "Great! I've already had the bait prepared, and the fishing line has been replaced with a new one. You can use it right away."
Gu Shanyue was taken aback: "When did you do this?"
"While steaming the osmanthus cake, I thought of what you said, and since I had nothing else to do, I repaired the fishing rod," Qi Baitong said with a smile in her eyes. "Luckily, I got it ready in advance. If you want to go fishing, we can go now."
He knew that Gu Shanyue was just saying it casually, but he secretly hoped and waited, making countless preparations, just waiting for her to casually mention it again.
When this moment arrived, it felt like a reward for him.
Gu Shanyue blinked, tilted her head back and kissed his chin: "Okay, let's go now."
Before Qi Baitong could answer, Gu Shanyue had already nimbly gotten out of bed, turned around to look at Qi Baitong who was still sitting on the edge of the bed, and raised an eyebrow: "Let's go."
Qi Baitong smiled and said, "Let's go."
Each of them had a fishing rod, and Qi Baitong carried bait and a stool as they walked along the mountain path. Even though it was late autumn and the greenery had withered, there were still many evergreen plants and trees along the way that were full of life.
A small pond nestled against the hillside behind the mountain had a babbling brook and sparse weeds along its banks.
Qi Baitong drew his sword and cleared a space. The two sat down. Gu Shanyue skillfully picked out the fishing line, pinched the bait, adjusted the line, and cast the hook. The hook with the bait sank into the water, and the colorful float made of goose feather stems fell on the water's surface, swaying gently with the waves.
Gu Shanyue turned his head and saw that Qi Baitong was still looking at him. He helped him put the bait on the hook and pointed towards the pond: "You know how to cast a line, right?"
Qi Baitong hurriedly replied, "Yes."
Even if you've never fished before, you can learn by watching Gu Shanyue's movements.
Just as he was about to cast the line, Gu Shanyue raised his chin to the side and said, "Move to the side, the fishing line will get tangled if you get too close."
Qi Baitong pursed her lips: "I understand."
He moved slightly to the side, carefully cast the hook, and Gu Shanyue glanced at it: "Not bad."
The autumn breeze was cool, the grass and trees were fresh, and two fishing lines were laid out side by side, connecting the bamboo poles to the water. He and Gu Shanyue sat side by side on the shore.
Qi Baitong turned to look at Gu Shanyue's profile. Amidst the mountains and rivers, she appeared relaxed and serene.
Just as he was about to speak, Gu Shanyue suddenly opened her eyes wide: "The fish are served!"
The seven-star float on the water was shaking violently, and the small tail of the goose feather stalk underwater was shaking incessantly. She deftly pulled up the hook, and a large carp, as long as her forearm, splashed and broke out of the water.
Gu Shanyue reeled in her line. The big carp was jumping and thrashing about with the fishing line. She held the fishing rod between her elbows, grabbed the fishing line with one hand, and pulled the big carp off the hook with the other. The fish's tail was still swinging wildly from side to side. Qi Baitong quickly brought over a wooden bucket filled with water.
The carp entered the water and swam in circles in the wooden tub before finally settling down.
The two squatted by the bucket watching the fish. They looked up together, their foreheads touching. Gu Shanyue's face was still splashed with water droplets, and she looked a little dazed.
Are you alright?
Qi Baitong placed his palm on her forehead, which was red from the impact, rubbed it, and then raised his hand to wipe away the water droplets on her cheeks.
Gu Shanyue shook her head, a hint of excitement in her eyes: "I'm fine. Look how big this fish is."
As if in response to her words, the large carp in the wooden tub flicked its tail, splashing water everywhere, and now both of their faces were wet.
Qi Baitong's disheveled hair was wet and hung down, like a steady, large dog with wet fur.
Gu Shanyue burst into laughter at the sight of it, and the last vestiges of silence vanished.
She laughed happily, and Qi Baitong gazed at her, his eyes naturally revealing a smile, and the corners of his lips curving upwards.
Gu Shanyue tilted her head, her eyes bright and watery, and poked his face with her wet hand: "You should smile more, I like to see you smile."
When she said she liked it, Qi Baitong's heart soared instantly, as if riding a gentle breeze.
His eyes crinkled with laughter, revealing his canine teeth.
Amidst the green hills and clear waters, he shed the heavy shackles he carried in Shengjing, his face radiant with joy because of her, pure and dazzling.
Two smiling eyes met. Gu Shanyue curled her lips and reached out to hook her arms around his neck. Without saying a word, Qi Baitong lowered his head and kissed her tenderly, following the slight pressure.
Suddenly, Gu Shanyue's ears twitched slightly, and Qi Baitong's arm muscles tightened abruptly. Their lips parted instantly, and they looked in the same direction.
Behind the sparse vegetation was Li Yuheng, who should have stayed in Shengjing.
He stared intently, his hand trembling as he pointed at the two men, his face filled with shock and anger, his complexion as pale as paper. He opened his mouth but couldn't speak, and fell straight backward, fainting from sheer rage.
Bai Yan caught Li Yuheng and, in a panic, led the group back.
Gu Shanyue was also stunned. She exchanged a glance with Qi Baitong and quickly caught up.
The three used their lightness skills to leap through the mountains. Gu Shanyue asked Bai Yan, "What happened? Yu'er suddenly came over and then suddenly fainted. What illness has he contracted?"
Bai Yan said anxiously, "Today is Lady Wu's birthday. His Highness promised you and naturally doesn't want to break his promise. These past few days, he's been working tirelessly day and night on government affairs, barely managing to squeeze out time. He's been traveling to Zhuoguang Mountain for days, but who would have thought..."
Bai Yan shook his head and did not continue.
Upon arriving at Zhuoguang Mountain, Li Yuheng naturally wanted to find Gu Shanyue first, but Lu Ya stammered and couldn't give a clear answer. Li Yuheng then saw Qi Baitong's clothes in "Moonlight and Jade Purity" and was furious.
When asked about the way, Lu Ya couldn't say anything.
Li Yuheng had no choice but to search the house thoroughly before discovering that the fishing rod was missing. He immediately guessed that the two were at the pond behind the mountain.
Without even having a sip of water, Li Yuheng went to the back mountain.
To his surprise, as soon as he arrived, he saw Gu Shanyue and Qi Baitong embracing and kissing, their intimate posture making them look like newlyweds.
Back at the bamboo grove courtyard, Lu Ya examined the unconscious Li Yuheng, while Gu Shanyue and Bai Yan both looked tense.
Only Qi Baitong stood in the corner with a bucket, watching the large carp swimming leisurely in the water, thinking about making crucian carp and tofu soup for Gu Shanyue that night.
As for Li Yuheng, why doesn't he just die of anger?
Gu Shanyue: "How is it?"
Lu Ya withdrew his hand and comforted him, "Yuheng's health is weak to begin with. He has been too tired from the journey and his blood and qi have been overwhelmed, which is why he fainted. I will brew him some nourishing and calming medicine to replenish his qi and blood. He will be fine after taking a few doses. Little Master, you don't need to worry too much."
Gu Shanyue nodded, feeling slightly relieved.
Li Yuheng brought a large group of people with him, and they quickly brewed the medicine and delivered it over. The strong medicinal smell alone was enough to make people frown and feel a bitter taste in their mouths.
Li Yuheng coughed twice, murmuring, "Sister, sister..."
Gu Shanyue sat down beside his bed. Li Yuheng was pale and thin, his body sinking into the quilt. In just a few days, his chin had become thin and pointed.
He opened his eyes, and upon seeing Gu Shanyue, his breathing quickened. He reached out to grab her, crying, "Sister..."
Gu Shanyue sighed, but still didn't refuse, letting his cold hand hold hers: "Why did you put yourself in this state?"
With just one sentence, tears streamed down Li Yuheng's face, and his eyes turned red: "Sister, I will keep my promise to you. I am not afraid of hardship or fatigue. Please don't abandon me."
His tearful eyes looked at Gu Shanyue, and his thin frame reminded Gu Shanyue of him when he was a child.
He was often sick at that time, and he would lie in bed in this room, pitifully holding her hand, unwilling to let her leave.
Gu Shanyue hesitated for a moment, then touched his face. Li Yuheng's eyes widened slightly, and he struggled to rub his face against her hand.
Gu Shanyue reassured her, "I won't abandon you."
He was Wu Shanyu's only child; how could she possibly abandon him?
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