Everything after Chapter 352 is up to fate!
Their actions were simply too shocking in front of people who didn't know the situation. Even if outsiders knew they were husband and wife, doing this in public would inevitably make people think the woman was frivolous.
Although Duan Yi and Gu Yanchen have not seen each other for more than ten years, he knows better than anyone how the title of Northern Qi God of War came about.
It is said that even a hero cannot resist the temptation of a beautiful woman, but Duan Yi believes from the bottom of his heart that Gu Yanchen is not the kind of man who can bend for a woman.
Even though it seemed that it was Ran Qingxuan who took the initiative, if Gu Yanchen didn't like it, how could he allow a woman to hug him?
A hint of envy flashed across Duan Yi's slightly sick face, but it was only fleeting and he quickly returned to normal.
On the other hand, Qi Minghe's facial expression changed again and again, alternating between blue and red, and finally he turned his face away and lowered his head.
As if he had guessed what he was thinking, Duan Yi personally poured a cup of tea for Qi Minghe and handed it to him.
"Please stop thinking about this. A woman who can stand shoulder to shoulder with the Northern Qi God of War is something you can't even imagine!"
Qi Minghe paused as he took the tea and immediately lowered his eyes in shame.
"Young Marquis, you misunderstood. Ming He was just lamenting that a woman like Madam Gu, who is both beautiful and skilled in medicine, was willing to be exiled..."
Duan Yi let out a smile and said nonchalantly.
"Do you think Gu Yanchen values Ran Qingxuan's appearance and medical skills?"
"Isn't it... isn't it?" Qi Minghe instinctively felt that Ran Qingxuan was different from all the women he had ever met, and there was even a world of difference between the two.
Duan Yi did not answer him immediately. He looked at the two people who had slowly separated and talked, his deep eyes exuding a strong sense of amusement.
The two returned hand in hand. After Ran Qingxuan knew the whole story, he fell into deep thought for a while. The people of Cangzhou were innocent, but the incident at that time was like a thorn in the hearts of the Gu family.
It is true that one cannot dispatch troops without an imperial decree, and it is also not wrong to remain silent out of consideration for the lives of one's family.
But at the beginning, Gu Feng would rather incur the wrath of the emperor than plead for Duan Yinghe, but in the end when it came to himself, he became a joke.
If it had happened two days earlier, perhaps Gu Feng would not have starved to death, and his body would not have been abducted by the barbarians and tortured to death in front of the Manchu soldiers.
Duan Yinghe's actions at the time were too cold-blooded and ruthless. Ran Qingxuan could understand how desperate the Gu family was at the time. She couldn't bear to see those people die in vain, but she wouldn't suggest using Duan Yi's relationship just because she couldn't bear it.
Ran Qingxuan didn't want to expose the scars of other members of the Gu family, so everything that happened afterwards was up to fate!
Feeling the coldness coming from Ran Qingxuan, Gu Yanchen sighed in his heart.
He knew that after hearing the whole story, Ran Qingxuan would definitely stand firmly on his side, but what she was giving up were the lives of more innocent people.
He and Duan Yi are not enemies, but there is no chance for them to become friends again!
"Sit down and have a cup of tea to get rid of the cold. The food will be ready soon!"
Ran Qingxuan thanked him and sat in silence at the bottom of the big tent. No matter what Duan Yi said, Gu Yanchen answered every question.
The same thing happened to the two of them before at Baoning Hall in the county. At that time, Ran Qingxuan was curious about the weird feeling their conversation gave people.
But now, she felt that it was a great honor for Gu Yanchen to sit here and answer his questions.
"Sister-in-law, what do you think?"
Suddenly hearing someone talking to him, Ran Qingxuan looked up at the person who was asking him.
"I'm sorry, I was distracted. I don't know what you just said, young marquis?"
Ran Qingxuan stood up and asked with his eyes lowered, his posture and tone were no different from usual.
But for some reason, Qi Minghe always felt that Ran Qingxuan at this moment gave people a feeling of being rejected, and there was no emotion in his eyes.
There is not even any fear of the superiors, only respect in manners!
Duan Yi also noticed it, but he just raised his eyebrows and repeated what he had just said.
"The reason I gave the messenger before was that I wanted you to treat me. I wonder if you can help me treat my long-standing illness after you have treated Mingjing?"
Duan Yi used the word "I" to both of them from beginning to end, giving people the feeling that he treated them very specially.
Ran Qingxuan didn't know whether his behavior at this moment was due to the guilt for his father's inaction, or because he wanted to resolve the past grievances with Gu Yanchen, but no matter what the reason was, she would not embarrass Gu Yanchen at this moment.
With a decent smile on his face, Ran Qingxuan said with a smile.
"Of course you can. After Qi Mingjing has diagnosed and treated you, I will carefully treat your stubborn illness!"
Since Duan Yi left Ah Er and Ah San in the exile team, he had added two more secret guards to follow him.
As soon as she said this, one of them frowned obviously and looked at Ran Qingxuan with inquiry.
Ran Qingxuan was keenly aware of the uncomfortable gaze, and with a slight side glance he accurately found a man in black standing at the door of the big tent.
There was a chilling coldness in the bright eyes, and the secret guard was startled and quickly turned his head away and lowered his eyes to avoid it.
But the next second she realized why she was afraid. She looked at Ran Qingxuan again in shame and anger, but saw her smiling at her husband.
It was as if the coldness that just flashed across her eyes was just an illusion!
Duan Yi did not clearly state what illness he had. Ran Qingxuan judged from his previous observations in Baoning Hall that he was very afraid of cold, and that he was a grown man with a glowing white complexion, which was obviously caused by an abnormal lack of qi and blood.
As for the reason, she really didn't want to know. Although Gu Feng's death was not caused by Duan Yi, no son would not stand on his father's side.
It was impossible for Duan Yi not to know that Gu Feng was trapped. Although Gu Yanchen did not say it explicitly, Ran Qingxuan could guess that he definitely did not plead for the family of his only friend at that time.
To some extent, Duan Yinghe's decision was not wrong. He did not send troops privately because he was worried about the lives of his family.
But he also forgot that Gu Feng was reprimanded by the late emperor for pleading for him, and he had to leave the capital with his family and live a hard life in Xiguan!
Even if the Gu brothers had the opportunity to return to the capital later, they would only be military generals who worked hard for Northern Qi in exchange for the people to live and work in peace and contentment.
No matter how many rewards or titles there are, they cannot compare to the sacrifices made by the Gu family.
Without Gu Feng, it can be said that the Gu family has become a sharp arrow under Emperor Mingde. Even if they are rusted and broken, they have to complete the orders given, otherwise it would be disloyal to the sword wielder.
The cause of the current situation is Gu Feng’s death!
Under the butterfly effect, no one is completely without responsibility.
Feeling angry, Ran Qingxuan didn't eat much for lunch. He made the excuse of motion sickness and asked Qi Minghe to arrange a smaller carriage for him.
The goods inside were all transferred to other carriages. After refusing Qi Minghe's kindness in providing her with his own carriage, Ran Qingxuan actually lay in the carriage until it stopped at the inn.
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