Darkness itself is a terrifying word, always making people want to escape its presence, which is why people choose to sleep soundly at night...
Gu Liyan didn't know how long he had slept; he only knew that he had fallen into deep darkness, without a trace of light.
He forgot where he was, only remembering that when he fell, a pair of warm hands caught him and prevented him from falling...
Day after day, he didn't know how long he lay there, only that when he was physically and mentally exhausted, the window would be gently pushed open, and warmth would envelop him, perhaps because it was dawn and the sun was shining on him. But who opened that window…?
With this question in mind, Gu Liyan slowly opened her eyes, but all she could see was darkness.
"Is it... not dawn yet..." Gu Liyan asked subconsciously, feeling the darkness.
Gu Yixian, who was sitting to the side reading a medical book, paused slightly. Looking at the bright daylight, and then at Gu Liyan on the bed with a blank expression, she pursed her lips, clenched her fist, and softly said, "Not yet... Your injuries are quite serious, rest a little longer..."
Gu Liyan was slightly taken aback when he heard Gu Yixian's words. "Is it... is it Gu Yixian? It was you who saved me again..."
Gu Yixian nodded. "Okay, you should rest well... I, I will heal you!"
Gu Liyan smiled and nodded, then closed his eyes again and murmured to himself, "Remember to wake me when it's light..."
Gu Yixian covered her mouth as she looked at Gu Liyan, who had fallen asleep again, and a feeling of heartache began to spread.
Why is fate so cruel, robbing him of his sight...?
Gu Yixian got up, went to Gu Liyan's bedside, tucked him in, raised her hand to touch his forehead, and felt the burning heat that made her hand instinctively recoil. The temperature of his body was not something an ordinary person possessed!
So, humans and demons really are different...
Gu Yixian's trembling hand landed on Gu Liyan's wrist. The faint pulse made her tremble uncontrollably, her heart aching terribly: "Gu Liyan, how can I save you..."
Looking at that handsome face, Gu Yixian stood up, slung her bamboo basket over her shoulder, and walked out of the room—
Gu Liyan remained in a daze, lost in his own dark world. He was utterly fed up with it and had grown accustomed to the darkness.
He woke up, but dared not open his eyes, afraid that opening them would only reveal darkness once more...
"Why is that brat locked up again? I even listened to the old man and came to deliver something to her!"
Just as Gu Liyan woke up, a shrill voice came from outside the door: "Who knows? But I heard from Zhang Xiang's wife's son, Xiao Hu, that this little vixen has fallen for a young master. I bet she's been running around day and night to see her lover. It's no wonder she can't see him!"
Gu Liyan was startled and sat up abruptly, but she aggravated her wound by exerting too much force and let out a muffled groan.
Hearing the conversation outside the window, he understood who the "brat" and "fox hoof" they were talking about were!
"Hmph, this little vixen is just like her mother, I wonder what tricks she uses to seduce others!"
"Third Sister, you really overestimate her. So what if she's beautiful? As long as Father doesn't agree to her marriage, she can't get married!"
"Hehe, you're right!"
Gu Liyan's face was gloomy. He had already guessed the identity of the newcomer. He did not expect that Gu Yixian still had relatives in the world. What he did not expect was that her relatives would be such a mean person!
Just then, Gu Yixian's displeased voice came from outside the door, "Third Sister Gu? And Gu Linlin? Who sent you here?"
Outside the door, Gu San Niang and Gu Linlin's expressions changed immediately upon seeing Gu Yixian return:
"Oh, little sister, you're finally back! Winter's almost here, and Father asked me to bring you some clothes," Gu Linlin said with a smile.
"Yes, yes, your dad often talks about you coming back! Why don't you come back with us now?"
Gu Yixian squinted at the two of them, glared at them fiercely, and turned her head away. "I still need to observe mourning for my master, I can't go back with you!"
"Look, we've both come all this way. At least let us rest for a bit and have a cup of tea before we leave!" Gu San Niang said, sounding somewhat displeased.
Glancing at the two of them, Gu Yixian coldly said, "My tea is cold, I'm afraid you, Third Sister, aren't used to it! If you find some insects in it and die from poisoning, don't blame me!"
"You brat..."
Just as Gu San Niang was about to lash out, Gu Lin Lin stopped her, saying, "Since you don't need it, we won't force you. But you'll need to wear more clothes for winter, so please accept these clothes and bedding!"
As he spoke, he stuffed the heavy clothes and bedding into Gu Yixian's arms.
"We have to go now! Little sister, remember to go back to pay respects to our ancestors during the New Year!" Gu Linlin said with a smile.
Gu Yixian frowned slightly, looking displeased. "Don't worry, I will go back to pay my respects to my mother!"
Gu San Niang snorted coldly with displeasure, then turned and left. Gu Lin Lin glanced at Gu Yi Xian, who was holding clothes, with a wicked smile on her face, before turning and leaving as well.
Then, only Gu Yixian's sighs remained outside the door...
After a while, Gu Yixian pushed open the door, put away the clothes and bamboo basket, and came to the bedside. Looking at Gu Liyan, who was still fast asleep, she sighed, "Gu Liyan, you've been asleep for seven whole days. Wake up soon..."
Hearing Gu Yixian's concerned voice, Gu Liyan's heart trembled violently, but he remained feigning sleep.
He didn't know how he would face her when he woke up. Besides, if he woke up, he wouldn't be able to see anything and would only become a burden to her!
He had to leave; he absolutely had to go. He couldn't have any more entanglements with her...
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