Chapter 272 She... is still alive?
"There might be some sleight of hand tricks or disguises that can temporarily change one's appearance, but to talk about a drug that can completely transform a person into someone else, even changing their bone structure..."
He shook his head. "Forgive my ignorance. I've never heard of it."
Gu Junze's heart sank little by little.
His chest felt like it was being pressed down by a huge rock, making it hard for him to breathe.
If the appearance cannot be completely changed, then the person in the coffin...
The thought sent chills down his fingertips.
Song Ruyan, who was standing beside her, also had red eyes. She said bitterly, "It's all the fault of that bastard Gu Chengyan! If it weren't for him, how could the young lady have..."
"He should be cut into pieces and his bones pulverized into ashes!"
Doctor Qian sighed. "Gu Chengyan is dead."
"The stream he fell into had an undercurrent and was very fast-flowing. I'm afraid his body would have been washed away to an unknown place long ago."
"In that situation, there is basically no possibility of survival."
"It would be a blessing for him if he died!"
Song Ruyan was still indignant, her eyes filled with hatred.
Gu Junze looked at Doctor Qian and said, "The Emperor has handed the Tian family's matter over to the Dali Temple for investigation. Based on my understanding of him, it shouldn't be him."
Song Ruyan didn't understand what he said, but Doctor Qian understood what he said.
Gu Junze turned his head and looked at Doctor Qian with a solemn entrustment.
"I'll leave the Chu family to you to take care of."
Doctor Qian frowned slightly, "Why do you say that, my Lord?"
Gu Junze looked into the distance, "The army of Zheng State has already reached the outskirts of Pingzhou."
"They captured Lin Jingchuan but didn't do anything. They were obviously waiting for negotiations."
"In two days, I will set off for Pingzhou."
Doctor Qian's heart tightened. "Should we go to fight or negotiate?"
Gu Junze did not answer, silence covered his face like a thin layer of ice.
Doctor Qian felt a strong sense of unease in his heart.
Song Ruyan, who was standing aside, still had red eyes. She took a deep breath, as if she had made some decision.
"It's time for me to go." Her voice was a little hoarse, but extremely firm.
She was originally hired by Chu's father to protect Chu Ruohan.
Now that Chu Ruohan has passed away, it seems that there is no point for her to stay here.
Doctor Qian subconsciously asked, "Where are you going?"
Song Ruyan looked up at the boundless sky with a kind of carefree and desolate look that was unique to people of the world.
“The world is vast, and the whole world is my home.”
Doctor Qian opened his mouth, but there seemed to be something blocking his throat.
He wanted to persuade her to stay.
But in what capacity could he speak?
He had treated her injuries and examined her body, and he felt responsible.
But seeing how nonchalant Song Ruyan seemed, his thoughts seemed a little inappropriate, even a little dirty and difficult to talk about.
In the end, he just let out an almost inaudible sigh.
Night falls, swallowing up the noise and sadness of the day.
In Gu Junze's study, the flickering candlelight illuminated his calm face.
A dark figure appeared silently and knelt on one knee.
"master."
The shadow guard's voice was low and clear.
"We found a cave deep in the valley."
"There's a fire in the cave that hasn't completely gone out. It looks like someone must have stayed there not long ago."
Gu Junze's hand holding the teacup paused slightly.
The shadow guard continued to report: "There are messy footprints on the ground."
"One big, one small, one deep, one shallow."
"Judging from the traces, it should be a man and a woman."
A man and a woman...in a cave...not long ago...
These words were like a faint light, instantly piercing the deep silence in Gu Junze's heart.
An idea that I almost didn't dare to hope for grew up crazily.
His knuckles gripping the teacup tightened unconsciously, and his fingertips turned white.
Could it be Haner?
She... is still alive?
This thought spread like wildfire, instantly occupying all his thoughts.
He suddenly raised his head, a cluster of burning flames burning deep in his eyes, and his voice had a barely perceptible tremor, yet it was extremely clear.
"Keep tracking!"
"Don't let go of any clues!"
The mountain breeze blew through the yard, bringing a hint of coolness.
Gu Cheng'an chopped the wood rhythmically with the axe in his hand, and beads of sweat oozed from his forehead.
He raised his hand to wipe it, and his eyes inadvertently glanced at Chu Ruohan at the other end of the yard.
She was sitting under the eaves, helping her mother-in-law mend clothes in the moonlight, with her eyes lowered, looking very serious.
Du Ruoling had never felt so peaceful and calm before.
These days made Gu Chengan feel dazed for a while. It was fine to live like this...
"The cart is almost ready." Gu Cheng'an put down his axe and walked over to Chu Ruohan. His voice was low and calm. "In one day, we can set off."
Chu Ruohan nodded, her eyes falling on the half-finished cart.
The wooden structure looked very sturdy, and there was a thick layer of straw matting on the car floor.
"You're very good at cooking," she said softly.
Gu Cheng'an didn't answer, but turned around and continued to work.
His back cast a long shadow in the sunlight, and his shoulders were broad and solid.
The old woman came out of the kitchen with a bowl of steaming rabbit soup in her hand.
"Han girl, drink it while it's hot." The old woman handed the bowl to Chu Ruohan and looked at her lovingly. "This rabbit meat is very nutritious. It's good for you and the baby in your belly."
Chu Ruohan took the bowl, the aroma filled her nose. She sipped it, the warmth spreading from her throat to her stomach.
"Mother-in-law, we're leaving tomorrow." Chu Ruohan looked up, her eyes filled with gratitude and reluctance. "Thank you for taking care of me these days."
The old woman's smile froze slightly, then she regained her amiable composure. "Are you leaving so soon?"
"Yeah." Chu Ruohan nodded, "I still have things to deal with at home, and I can't delay any longer."
The old woman sighed and patted Chu Ruohan's hand. "That's fine. Young people have their own paths to follow. But you have to be more careful with your body."
"I will." Chu Ruohan replied softly.
After dinner, the old woman specially prepared a sumptuous meal as a farewell for them.
At the dinner table, the old man raised his wine bowl and smiled at Gu Cheng'an, "Cheng'an, you've done a lot of work for us these days. I'm grateful to you."
Gu Chengan quickly shook his head: "It's my duty. If you hadn't taken me in, my husband and I wouldn't know what to do."
The old woman looked at the two of them, her eyes full of reluctance: "Now that you are gone, the old man and I will have to go back to the old days."
"Mother-in-law," Chu Ruohan put down her chopsticks and said seriously, "When we return to the capital and settle down, we will definitely come to see you again."
The old woman smiled and nodded, but her eyes were a little moist: "Okay, Grandma will be waiting for you. When the time comes, let me see what the baby in your belly looks like."
Chu Ruohan was slightly startled, then forced a smile.
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