"Go quickly and don't talk."
Gu Jiu lowered his voice and sternly instructed the three maids.
He hurriedly left the orchard, crossed a wall and returned to the backyard.
Gu Jiu's face turned pale and sweat broke out on his forehead.
It was not until he returned to Puxian Temple that Gu Jiu breathed a sigh of relief.
"girl……"
"Don't say anything." Gu Jiu decisively interrupted Qingmei.
"Just pretend that what happened today never happened. Remember my words, don't say a single word to anyone unless you want to die."
The words "I want to die" made the three maids shudder.
Qingmei lowered her voice and asked cautiously, "Is it really dangerous?"
Gu Jiu's expression was more solemn and serious than ever before. She stared at Qingmei and said, "If you want to live, listen to me. Don't ask, don't talk, and don't think about what happened today. Remember?"
Qingmei and the other three maids nodded in unison, "I'll remember that. Today, I'll just go for a walk in the orchard in the back. The young lady is tired, so I'll be back after a rest."
Gu Jiu nodded, "Yes, that's it. No matter who asks, just say that."
It's getting dark!
Gu Jiu sat by the window with a book in his hand.
She has a calm expression and will smile knowingly when she sees something she likes.
Gu Jiu's calmness and ease infected the three maids.
Qingmei and the others finally broke free from their previous nervousness and panic, and all breathed a sigh of relief.
Qingzhu boiled a pot of hot water and poured it into the wooden barrel. He walked to the door and called out, "Girl, the water is ready."
"I'll be right there." Gu Jiu put down the book.
I traveled all day today and took a walk around the orchard behind, so I'm all sticky.
Gu Jiu went into the inner room to wash up.
After washing up, all the fatigue was gone.
Gu Jiu wore a comfortable cotton undershirt and sat by the window, enjoying the night breeze and waiting for his hair to dry.
Qingmei took a dry towel and wiped Gu Jiu's hair.
"You are weak, don't keep exposed to the wind. You might catch a cold."
Gu Jiu smiled softly, "The weather is so hot, don't worry, I won't catch a cold."
But she still closed the window, leaving only a crack.
Then he picked up a palm-leaf fan and fanned himself slowly.
Qingmei hesitated for a moment and asked in a low voice, "Does the girl really know medical skills?"
Gu Jiu laughed, "You're kidding! You've only read a few medical books and know a little bit about medical theory, but how can you be considered a medical expert?"
Qingmei heard this and laughed, "Young lady, you are so good at bluffing that I even believed you."
Gu Jiu laughed and pinched Qingmei's cheek, "You're so easy to coax."
…
There is a meditation courtyard next door.
Liu Zhao sat on the couch, took off his clothes, revealing the wound on his leg.
There was a huge wound on the thigh, which looked hideous.
Zhao San took out the medicine and said, "I will change the medicine for you, young master."
"Um!"
Liu Zhao's expression was calm, and he simply uttered "hmm".
Zhao San squatted down, first wiped the wound with cotton cloth, and then applied medicine.
The medicine stung the wound, and the muscles in my legs twitched.
But Liu Zhao remained calm, his expression as if the leg was not his. He was still holding a book in his hand, reading seriously.
Zhao San suddenly made up his mind and said boldly, "Young Master's injuries are serious. Ordinary medicine is completely ineffective. Let me send my subordinates to the city to invite a doctor to treat you."
Liu Zhao said calmly, "It's okay."
Zhao San was unwilling to give up and said, "If you are worried about the news leaking out, why not have your subordinates kidnap Miss Gu from the next courtyard? Since she is a doctor, she will definitely be able to treat your injuries."
Liu Zhao put down the book in his hand, looked down at Zhao San, and said calmly, "There's no rush. My injury is not serious, it will heal sooner or later."
"Without good medicine, how can he be cured? I'm worried that if it's too late, the young master's leg might be..."
"Are you afraid that I will become lame?" Liu Zhao asked calmly.
Zhao San nodded heavily.
Liu Zhao suddenly laughed, "Don't worry, I won't become lame. That's all for today. You go down and rest first. Remember, don't do anything unnecessary."
"But……"
Liu Zhao's eyes turned cold instantly, and Zhao San could no longer say the rest of the words.
Zhao San had no choice but to bow and say, "I'll take my leave."
Liu Zhao picked up the book again and flipped through the pages by candlelight.
…
A military camp a hundred miles away.
Pei Ren, Marquis of Lu, was in the central army camp, playing with a peerless sword in his hand.
Military advisor Mr. Dou was by his side.
Mr. Dou said, "My Lord, Young Master Zhao is still staying at Tianmen Temple."
Marquis of Lu Pei Ren paused and snorted coldly, "Didn't I ask you to send someone to ambush him and force him to retreat? Why is he still in Tianmen Temple?"
Mr. Dou said, "Young Master Zhao is indeed injured and is currently recuperating in Tianmen Temple. However, judging by his attitude, he is determined to see the Marquis before returning to the capital."
Marquis of Lu, Pei Ren, frowned. "How can I see him? He's the grandson of the emperor, and he left the capital without permission. If I were to see him, I'd be drowned in mud. I won't see him!"
Mr. Dou hesitated for a moment and said, "I heard that Master Zhao hasn't sought medical help since he was injured. If anything happens to him, even if the Marquis doesn't see him, I'm afraid he'll be implicated. After all, he's your nephew."
Pei Ren, Marquis of Lu, sat down with an angry look on his face.
Mr. Dou continued, "Also, the King of Zhao's men have arrived in Jinzhou. They sent a generous gift today. Would you like to review it, Your Majesty?"
Marquis of Lu Pei Ren sneered, "Everyone's just messing around. I heard that Xie Mao, an official of the Eastern Palace, is also in Jinzhou?"
"Exactly! Xie Mao's biological sister was married to the Jinzhou Governor, Lord Gu, as a concubine. Later, his first wife passed away, and Xie was made the legal wife."
Marquis of Lu Pei Ren laughed sarcastically, "It seems everyone is targeting me."
Mr. Dou said, "That's because everyone thinks the Marquis is profit-driven and can be bribed. Furthermore, the Marquis commands a large military force, so it's hard for the princes in the capital not to be tempted."
"Ha ha……"
Pei Ren, Marquis of Lu, laughed heartily. "Everyone's here now, why not just meet them all together? Go, bring up the gifts the King of Zhao sent. I want to see just how generous the King of Zhao is."
Mr. Dou clapped his hands twice, and soon, the personal guards outside the door came in carrying a wooden box.
The box was very heavy and the two guards had difficulty lifting it.
The box was placed on the ground with a dull thud.
After putting down the boxes, the guards left the tent on their own accord.
Mr. Dou stepped forward and opened the box.
In an instant, the tent was filled with light.
Various jewellery items, plus half a box of gold.
A rough estimate puts it at a huge amount of one hundred thousand taels.
Lu Hou Pei Ren snorted coldly, "Prince Zhao is indeed His Majesty's most beloved son. What a generous gesture."
Mr. Dou asked, "How does the Marquis plan to deal with this box of jewels?"
Pei Ren, Marquis of Lu, smiled and said, "As usual, record it in the account book as the King of Zhao's donation of military funds."
"As you command. Where is Gongzi Zhao?"
Lu Hou Pei Ren snorted, "Send him a doctor and have him recover properly. Tell him to get back to the capital as soon as he's recovered. The northwest isn't the place for him."
"My Lord, don't you see him?"
Pei Ren, the Marquis of Lu, said casually, "When the time comes, I will see him myself."
Mr. Dou bowed and accepted the order. As he walked to the tent door, he suddenly remembered something else. "Your Excellency, the guards said that the young lady went to Tianmen Temple today."
Lu Hou Pei Ren immediately frowned, "You silly girl, you still won't give up. Has the person come back?"
"I'm back now."
"Let her come to see me. Forget it, I'll go see her myself."
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Oh, oh, oh, sing a song for yourself.
The collection has recently been hit by a cold snap, and Yuanbao is shivering with cold.
Seriously ask for collection!
If you pass by, please remember to collect it!
Collect, collect, collect!
Important things should be said three times.
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