Wang Yanzhou said confidently, "If Xiahou Jun is the same as the legend, we have plenty of ways to make him speak."
Wang Nianqing snorted coldly and said without confidence, "It would be great if all this were as easy as chatting with us."
"Yeah..." Before he could finish his words, Wang Yanzhou felt his head spinning. If Wang Nianqing hadn't quickly caught him, he would have fallen to the ground and died. Wang Nianqing saw that something was wrong with his expression and quickly helped him to the cool shade of a tree nearby and pinched his philtrum.
After a while, seeing Wang Yanzhou gradually recover, Wang Nianqing asked, "Are you feeling unwell again? Why didn't you tell me earlier? You scared me to death, you know."
Wang Yanzhou stood up against the tree trunk, looked up at the sunlight that was still a little dazzling through the leaves, and said with a smile: "No, it's okay, I'll be fine after a rest."
What Wang Nianqing hated most was seeing his indifferent expression. Since when had he been unable to participate in matters concerning him? Since Wang Yanzhou wouldn't tell him, he insisted on asking. He didn't believe there was such a thing as an impenetrable wall in this world. "Tell me honestly, what's wrong with you? I asked someone to look at the prescription for you, and they said it was just tonic herbs, but your body isn't as clear as this prescription."
Wang Yanzhou tilted his head, pretending not to see Wang Nianqing's "dancing" appearance: "It's really nothing, I'm just tired. Look, don't I usually look pretty good?"
Wang Nianqing stood up and was about to kick the injured person on the ground. Her foot was already raised. If she hadn't suddenly heard Hong Yu's voice, she would have kicked him: "It's quite good."
Wang Nianqing sighed deeply and asked helplessly, "Why did you follow me? Didn't you say you wanted to take a good look at your future husband?"
"He's fine. But what did Uncle Ning tell you about the person on the ground?" As he spoke, out of politeness, Hong Yu squatted in front of Wang Yanzhou and tried to look him in the eye.
After Wang Yanzhou glanced at Wang Nianqing, he handed the warm jade that Huangfu Ning had given him to her without hesitation. "He didn't say anything, just gave it to me, saying that it might be useful in times of crisis, but he didn't tell me what it was or how to use it."
Wang Nianqing paused for a moment before taking the warm jade and carefully examining it. However, no matter how hard she looked, it was just a piece of stone; there didn't seem to be anything unusual or amiss. Once she was sure she couldn't spot anything, she handed the warm jade over to Hong Yu.
Although the people of the Huangfu family are proficient in witchcraft and have been dealing with poisonous insects for a long time, they are different from the people in Miaojiang. Because their ancestors were also elegant people, the instruments they use to carry poisonous insects are very exquisite and sophisticated. At first glance, these instruments are mostly no different from ordinary accessories.
Sleeping within the warm jade Huangfu Ning had given Wang Yanzhou were the larvae of the Life-Breaking Gu. Huangfu Ning naturally wouldn't do something as inhumane as turning someone into the living dead, so Hong Yu suspected the Life-Breaking Gu had fulfilled its original purpose. However, the mother insect had entered its final aging stage, and within two months, all of its larvae would vanish along with it.
It would be fine if the poisonous insect in the warm jade was not used. If it was used, no matter how long Wang Yanzhou could actually hold on, he would die when the time came, although before his death his physical condition would reach the strongest moment of his life because of the insect's sub-element.
Because he had promised Wang Yanzhou that he would never reveal his physical condition, Hong Yu was reluctant to speak directly with him because Wang Nianqing was present. He only said, "...It looks like there's a sleeping Gu worm inside this warm jade. Just like the things I left for you before, as long as you break it, the worm will wake up. As for what this Gu worm is and what its specific effects are, I can't explain it clearly at the moment. After I figure it out, I'll write it down and give it to you. Then you can slowly think about where it can be used."
After Wang Yanzhou put away the warm jade, he nodded slightly and said, "Thank you." He had studied it all night yesterday and couldn't figure out how to use this insect. He didn't expect it to be so simple.
Wang Nianqing, who was standing by, listened to their conversation very carefully. It seemed that they were not hiding anything, but she still felt that something was not right. "Alas, I find that I am increasingly unable to understand your conversation."
Wang Yanzhou stretched his muscles and found that he no longer felt any discomfort. He supported Wang Nianqing's shoulders and stood up. "If you don't understand, don't waste your time guessing. I've rested enough and will go back to check on the situation in the army. If something serious happens after you and I are out here, there will be no one to take charge."
Wang Nianqing shook her shoulders and sneered, "Your position in the army is certainly important, but that doesn't mean the Qingliang Army will be completely unable to function without you. You'd better take it easy. If anything happens to you, I'll usurp the throne. To tell you the truth, I've actually been eyeing your position for a long time and I'd like to try my hand at it."
Wang Yanzhou coughed lightly and said, "If you really want, feel free to sit down, but the princess can only be mine. Speaking of which, when did you become so fussy? Be careful that Bugui Peak will dislike your talkativeness and not want you as their son-in-law?"
The smile that Wang Nianqing had managed to force on her face behind the mask gradually froze, and then turned into a slightly ferocious expression: "Bah, what nonsense are you talking about? Even if you're not feeling well, you can't control your stinky mouth!"
Just based on Jiang Wanying's face, Wang Nianqing had no particular interest in her. It wasn't that he had any issues with Tang Chen, but he was rather superficial and preferred someone like Hong Yu, who was stunningly beautiful, kind-hearted, virtuous, and talented. Overall, Wang Nianqing was quite self-aware and feared she would end up alone.
I don't know if it's because the two people Tang Chen paired up this time made everyone think they were a good match or what, even Hong Yu wanted to help out: "Pfft, actually, I also think Miss Jiang is good, and her personality is very likable. She and Lord Shadow Master are a perfect match."
Wang Nianqing helplessly reminded them, "Hey, you two, didn't you say you were going to do some serious work? Can you please be more serious? We are at war now."
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