"Ayu, are you still thinking about Gu Qingfeng?"
Before going to sleep, Gu Lin hugged Jiang Yu from behind and gently inhaled her fragrance. "Ever since the wet nurse took A-Chen away tonight, you haven't said a word, and you haven't turned a single page of the book you were reading."
"I'm just a little dazed."
Jiang Yu gripped Gu Lin's hand tightly around her waist. "I was thinking about the past, but I also feel that life is good now. I originally planned to keep Gu Qingfeng in the palace."
"The current outcome is already the best, for both of you." Gu Lin's voice seemed to have a certain magic, soothing the turmoil in Jiang Yu's heart. "He has been living with guilt, which is a burden for him, unless A Yu can forgive him for what happened in his past life."
"I can't do it."
Jiang Yu's voice was somewhat muffled, "He saved me and A-Chen this time, and I am naturally grateful, but these things can never erase the events of our past lives."
"So, this is the best outcome."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yu pursed her lips. Perhaps A-Lin was right; this was the best ending.
On this day, it rained heavily in Qingcheng.
It seems to be witnessing the end of a story.
......
"Miss! Miss!"
Qin Ke'er was looking through ancient books in the room. Because of her family background, she did not enter officialdom directly like Guo Siyuan. Instead, she started working as a book editor.
Compiling this book is no easy task; it requires constantly consulting ancient texts and discussing plans with colleagues before you can begin.
Therefore, Qin Ke'er spent almost all her time in the study.
"What happened? Why are you in such a panic?"
"Miss..." The maid was panting from running so fast, "I heard... General Lingku has returned."
"What?!" The ancient book in Qin Ke'er's hand instantly fell to the ground, and she immediately stood up. "Where did you hear that? Is it true?"
"I heard it in the Imperial Garden. They said that His Majesty had personally gone out of the palace to greet him, and Doctor Mei was with him. They said... that General Lingku might be injured."
"Help me change my clothes, and we'll leave the palace too."
Qin Ke'er reached out and covered her chest, trying to stop her heart from pounding, but it was no use. Her mind was filled with the thought that Ling Ku might be injured.
If Mei Chu were to be called upon, what kind of serious injury must he be?
On the other side, Gu Qingyan led the important officials of the court to the palace gate to welcome them. Ling Ku and Chang Qing had already met up halfway, while Pei Jian was kicked unconscious by Chang Qing because he was struggling too noisily.
Upon seeing Gu Qingyan, Chang Qing's usually dark face practically broke into a wide grin.
"Your subject Changqing has fulfilled his mission. Pei Ju has died from the poison. I have also killed the rest of the Pei family who refused to submit."
Pei Jian, who had been unconscious the whole way, just happened to wake up at this moment. After hearing Chang Qing's words, he fainted again. His Ju'er! His Pei family!
"Thanks for your hard work."
Gu Qingyan couldn't hide his smile. "How is Ling Ku's injury? I specially asked Mei Chu to come along. Quickly, let Mei Chu check your pulse."
"Your Majesty, I am perfectly fine, in good health!"
As soon as Ling Ku finished speaking, Chang Qing punched Ling Ku in the chest with only a fraction of his strength. Ling Ku immediately fell to the ground, his forehead covered in sweat.
"What are you showing off for? Just let Doctor Mei take your pulse honestly." Chang Qing said, still annoyed, which made Ling Ku grind his teeth in anger.
Upon seeing this, Mei Chu stepped forward to check Ling Ku's pulse. He was shocked by what he found. "The general has been injured so badly?"
"how's it going?"
Upon hearing Mei Chu's words, Gu Qingyan's smile faded.
“Your Majesty, General Ling’s injury is internal and he needs to rest.” Mei Chu’s expression was extremely serious. “In my opinion, General Ling should return to his residence and lie down immediately.”
"It's not that serious," Ling Ku said dismissively. "I felt fine after I woke up."
"General Ling, if you don't recover properly, you might not even be able to go to the battlefield in the future."
"Lingku!"
Just then, a woman's voice rang out. Qin Ke'er was seen calling out anxiously as she was stopped by the guards inside the palace gate.
"Let her go." Jiang He, who had been silent until now, slowly spoke up. "Miss Qin has been worried about General Ling for a long time. There's no need to stop her."
Qin Ke'er quickly ran to Ling Ku and looked him up and down. "How badly are you injured?"
"Miss Qin...I..."
Ling Ku suddenly found himself at a loss for words, unsure how to respond to Qin Ke'er's words.
Under the watchful eyes of the entire court, Ling Ku's withered ears began to blush. "Thank you for your concern, Miss Qin. I'm fine."
"Oh, and I must thank Miss Qin for bringing in the Qin family's secret guards. If it weren't for that, I would surely be dead by now."
"He died?" Qin Ke'er's tears began to fall uncontrollably. She turned to look at Mei Chu beside her. "Dr. Mei, how should we take care of his health?"
"this......"
Even Mei Chu, who thought he was used to big scenes, was a little overwhelmed and could only look to Gu Qingyan for help.
Not only Mei Chu, but other court officials were also secretly watching Gu Qingyan's reaction.
One is a pillar of the nation, and the other is a noblewoman from a prominent family. How could these two possibly become a couple?
Gu Qingyan touched his nose and said, "In that case, Mei Chu, you should tell Miss Qin how to care for Ling Ku. With Miss Qin looking after him for me, I can feel more at ease."
"Alright, Miss Qin, please come with me to the Imperial Hospital."
Before leaving, Qin Ke'er turned to look at Ling Ku, who remained motionless, and said, "Since the general is not going to the Imperial Hospital with me, he should go back to his residence and recuperate."
Ling Ku was speechless after those words, and in the end, he bowed to Gu Qingyan and took his leave in a dejected manner.
From beginning to end, Qin Ke'er did not inquire about the Qin family's secret guards; she knew it was not the right time to get involved.
"I will host a banquet in the palace tonight, and all of you will be invited to join in the festivities."
Seeing Chang Qing grinning foolishly with his big teeth showing, Jiang He finally couldn't stand it anymore. After all, he was the one who had been promoted by him, and it would be a disgrace to the Marquis of Dingyuan's mansion if he was too foolish.
Jiang He then stepped forward and glanced at Chang Qing, asking, "How are the Qin family's secret guards?"
"There are twenty people left."
Chang Qing almost immediately withdrew his large tooth. "Nine of them are seriously injured and their journey is slower, so they have not yet reached the capital."
"Have someone treat him, and use the best medicine for his wounds."
After Gu Qingyan finished speaking, he entered the palace. Ling Hai, who was hiding in the shadows, immediately appeared and picked up Pei Jian, who had fainted on the ground.
In the imperial prison.
Ling Hai casually tossed Pei Jian into a cell, then wiped his hands with a hint of disgust.
"Tie his hands and feet up, and keep a close watch on him. We can't let him try to kill himself."
The master and the young master are waiting; it wouldn't be fun if they died.
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