"Knock! Knock! Knock!" A heavy knocking sound came from the door, pulling Gu Qianluo back to reality from her thoughts.
Seeing the woman on the bed with her waist half-naked, he quickly lifted the thin blanket to cover her up.
"Who is it?" she asked softly.
"Junior Sister Junlan! I am Senior Sister Wang from the Hundred Flowers Sect. Please open the door!"
Upon hearing that it was a senior sister from the Hundred Flowers Sect, Gu Qianluo quickly pulled up the screen inside the room, separating the bamboo shadows into the inner room.
She slowly unlatched the door. The blinding light from outside filtered through the crack in the door and slowly streamed into the room.
Backlit, a woman with a beautiful face and exquisite features, dressed in a black and red fitted riding outfit, appeared before us.
Gu Qianlu's gaze was intense as she looked at the two sets of clothes the woman was holding, similar to those she was wearing. She politely greeted her.
"Senior Sister Wang, what brings you to Junlan?"
Gu Qianlu welcomed her senior sister into the house while pouring her a cup of tea.
"Junior Sister Junlan, upon learning that you will be participating in the sect activity for the first time tomorrow, Sect Master Nanxing specially sent me to deliver the Hundred Flowers Sect uniform."
Our Nanxing Sect Master detests those who disregard rules. Tomorrow, you must wear your sect uniform and arrive at the Hundred Flowers Sect before Chenshi (7-9 AM).
"Thank you for informing me, Senior Sister. Junlan will definitely arrive at Hundred Flowers Sect on time."
"That's good! Sister Junlan, I heard you were introduced by Sect Leader Tang. If you get promoted in the future, don't forget Senior Sister Wang!"
This is a special herbal medicine for replenishing qi and blood that my senior sister brought from home. I've had it with me all this time, but it hasn't been of much use.
I heard your friend was seriously injured, and I thought this herb might be helpful to her.
Upon hearing this, Gu Qianlu raised her eyebrows and smiled slightly.
"Don't worry, Senior Sister, Junlan is not an ungrateful person. I accept your kindness on behalf of my friend."
Upon hearing this, Senior Sister Zhang's eyes lit up, and she said gently, "Junior Sister is so sensible; it was worth the trouble for Senior Sister to come all this way."
I have some things to take care of, so I'll be leaving now.
"Please take care, Senior Sister. Junlan needs to stay inside to take care of her friend, so I can't see you off. Please forgive me!"
"Junior Sister Junlan is loyal and righteous, how could I blame you!"
After Senior Sister Wang left, the room returned to calm.
Gu Qianluo picked up the herbs in her hand and slowly walked to the bedside.
Seeing that her wound had almost healed and her pulse was no longer as weak as it had been a few days ago.
But why hasn't she woken up yet? "Zhuying, these are herbs that Senior Sister Wang sent. Why don't we give them a try?"
After saying that, Gu Qianlu put a pill into Zhuying's mouth and poured her a cup of tea to help her swallow the medicine.
Seeing that her physical condition was alright, Gu Qianluo was also a little hungry, so she decided to go to the kitchen to get some food.
At this moment, inside Le'an Courtyard, Zhu Ying gradually regained her senses.
Because she slept for so long, she couldn't remember much of what had happened a few days ago.
Zhu Ying doesn't remember how she fainted, nor does she remember her current condition.
She struggled to open her eyes and scanned the room. The unfamiliar surroundings made her usually calm heart startle and beat erratically.
"Where am I? Where am I?"
She slightly raised her head, a gust of cold wind fell on her shoulder, her heart sank, her eyes flickered, and she slowly lifted the blanket from under herself.
When she saw herself with her upper body wrapped in bandages and only wearing underwear on her lower body, she couldn't help but gasp in surprise.
"ah!"
At that moment, Gu Qianlu was carrying two food boxes full of meals outside in the corridor when she heard the sound coming from inside.
Her brow furrowed, and without thinking twice, she kicked open the door and rushed in, setting down the food box. She then looked at Zhu Ying inside and asked with concern...
"Bamboo Shadow! You're finally awake?"
Seeing Gu Qianlu burst into the room, Zhu Ying quickly pulled a thin blanket from the bedside to cover her exposed body.
When she met Gu Qianluo's anxious and concerned expression, a hint of fear flashed in Zhu Ying's eyes, and she stammered...
"I...I'm fine."
Gu Qianlu noticed the unease and fear in her expression and slowly stepped back from behind the screen.
Gu Qianluo took out the food box, smiled at the bamboo shadows behind the screen, and said...
"It's good that you're alright! I've already checked your injury, and it's nothing serious!"
With a few more days of rest, I should recover quickly.
Are you hungry? I just brought over some food.
After a long silence, a voice finally came from inside: "Thank...thank you! I'm not hungry."
"Oh dear, you're not hungry, but I'm starving! You should rest for a bit, and let me know if you get hungry later."
"Okay!" A faint voice came from behind the screen.
Gu Qianlu glanced sideways through the screen and saw the shadow slowly lie down.
Seeing that there was no movement from the bamboo shadows, Gu Qianluo turned her gaze to the round wooden dining table. When she saw the abundant food in front of her, her dim eyes suddenly lit up.
"Wow, I didn't expect the food at the Free and Unfettered Sect to have improved so much!"
Seeing the delicious-looking dishes, Gu Qianluo quickly ate her rice and vegetables, filling her stomach to the brim in just fifteen minutes.
Suddenly, a faint voice came from behind the screen, "Miss Gu, I'm sorry!"
Gu Qianluo's brow twitched slightly, and the corners of her mouth curled up. She picked up the short knife on the table, slowly walked behind the screen, and said sharply,
"Bamboo Shadow! What else are you hiding from me? Tell me everything today!"
Otherwise, you know the consequences.
As she finished speaking, her fierce gaze fell directly on the brand on the back of the bamboo shadow.
Zhu Ying was startled and asked in alarm, "You knew everything?"
"Tell me! Who's behind you?"
Zhu Ying looked up and saw Gu Qianluo with a sharp gaze and a serious expression.
Compared to its previous gentleness, it seems to have gained a more somber and murderous aura.
Seeing Zhu Ying's hesitant expression, her shifty eyes, her hands wrapped around her knees, and her body trembling uncontrollably.
“If you don’t tell me, I can’t guarantee you’ll leave the Free and Unfettered Sect alive. Just because of your identity in the Mysterious Smoke Pavilion, I can make you die a hundred times over.”
Upon hearing this, Zhu Ying felt a turmoil in her heart, and tears welled up in her eyes as she retorted in a hoarse voice,
"Yes! I am truly sinful!"
For her—no, hahaha! Actually, it was also for myself—I killed them. Hahaha!
"Who told them to keep bothering Chen Jinheng! Those shameless sluts!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Qianluo's eyes turned cold, as if she had already understood something.
A surge of anger welled up in Gu Qianluo's heart. She drew her sword from behind her and swiftly pressed it against Zhu Ying's throat.
"Who is she? Tell me!"
Gu Qianluo already knew who was behind the bamboo shadows.
"Kill me, Gu Qianluo!"
Zhu Ying felt a stinging pain in her neck, her heart pounded, she took a deep breath and closed her eyes tightly.
"Bamboo Shadow!? Are you delusional that she'll accept you back? You're so naive!"
She's already sent her henchmen to deal with you! And you're still protecting her?
"I...I..."
Zhu Ying was on the verge of a mental breakdown. A sharp headache struck her, and she suddenly cried out, tears streaming down her face.
"It's Lin Ruoyan, isn't it?" Gu Qianluo asked coldly.
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