Bai Li looked up at her, smiling and revealing two small tiger teeth, "It's nothing, just a little scrape on my arm."
Seeing her relaxed smile, Wen Nongnong knew she was lying and that her injuries were probably quite serious.
She stepped down from the carriage, patted her head, and said nothing more.
Looking at the corpses lying all over the ground, she asked, "Eunuch Wang, how are our men?"
Wang Houde was taking stock of his own men when he saw her come out. He quickly stepped forward and said with a heavy expression, "We have lost two brothers, and several monks from Huangming Temple have also been injured."
Upon hearing this, Wen Nongnong felt heavy-hearted. "Give your two brothers a proper burial."
"Yes, I will leave two people behind to tidy them up in a moment," Wang Houde replied.
Wen Nongnong nodded and asked, "Have you found out who sent these assassins?"
Wang Houde shook his head, "These assassins didn't leave any clues on their bodies."
After hearing this, Wen Nongnong looked at the distant sky and frowned, saying, "We still can't let our guard down. The journey ahead may not be peaceful."
"This servant understands." Wang Houde nodded.
Wen Nongnong returned to the carriage and told Gu Linchao what had happened.
Finally, she added, "We've only been gone from Huangming Temple for a short time, and we've already been targeted. This means we've already revealed our whereabouts, and the journey ahead may not be peaceful."
Gu Linchao tightened his grip on her hand. "Your analysis makes sense." He paused, then asked, "Do you want us to go our separate ways?"
Wen Nongnong smiled and said, "Your Highness understands me best."
Gu Linchao smiled upon hearing this.
Wen Nongnong said seriously, "There are too many of us, and we're too conspicuous. I think it would be better if we split up. The carriage will continue to follow them, while we'll disguise ourselves as ordinary people and head to Juezhou. What does Your Highness think of my idea?"
Gu Linchao patted her head and said gently, "I'll listen to you."
Upon hearing this, Wen Nongnong felt a surge of sweetness in her heart. "You'll listen to me? But aren't you afraid that my decisions might be too hasty? Or that I might sell you out?"
Gu Linchao chuckled softly, "Nongnong can't bear to part with her."
"What are you reluctant to part with?" Wen Nongnong looked at him blankly.
Gu Linchao smiled but remained silent.
Wen Nongnong stared at the smile on his lips and couldn't help but lean over and peck him. Gu Linchao in this state made her heart flutter.
"Does Your Highness think I can't bear to part with you?" She looked up at him.
Gu Linchao pulled her into his arms and said, "Mmm."
"Your Highness is too confident," Wen Nongnong said dismissively, but she felt very sweet inside. She rested her chin on his shoulder and played with a strand of his black hair that hung down his shoulder.
"I have confidence in Nong Nong," Gu Linchao said with a smile. "Alright, Nong Nong, since we're going to split up, go and make the arrangements quickly."
"Okay." Wen Nongnong left his embrace, called Wang Houde in, and gave him some instructions.
After everyone had settled down, the carriage continued forward. No one noticed that Gu Linchao, Wen Nongnong, Bai Li, and Lü Qiao had quietly left the group.
After leaving the group, the four of them changed into very ordinary clothes. To avoid attracting attention, Wen Nongnong even smeared a layer of charcoal ash on Gu Linchao's and her own faces. The two of them looked dusty and gray, like people who had been working under the sun for a long time, and their original appearance was completely unrecognizable.
Seeing Gu Linchao's stunning face, which she had styled like this, Wen Nongnong couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Gu Linchao couldn't see it, but he guessed that she must have made her face look terrible.
He chuckled, "Naughty!" but didn't scold her.
“We really do look like an old married couple now,” Wen Nongnong said, taking his arm.
Lü Qiao and Bai Li also changed into coarse cloth dresses. Their originally fair faces were now ashen, the kind of faces that would definitely not attract much attention in a crowd.
After getting dressed, the four of them went to a nearby town.
When they arrived in the town, it was already dark, so the four of them found an inn to stay overnight and prepared to continue their journey the next day.
After spending the night in the town, Wen Nongnong asked Bai Li to buy an oxcart the next day.
As the four were about to set off, they saw a lively scene ahead. They asked the waiter and learned that a legendary doctor had come to the town. He was said to have excellent medical skills and was setting up a stall on the street today to provide free medical consultations to the people, which was why so many people had gathered.
Wen Nongnong was somewhat tempted after hearing this.
Although they now know that Master Lingyin is in Juezhou, they don't know if there will be any changes. If this divine doctor is really capable and can cure Fumanluo's poison, they won't have to go to such lengths to find a cure.
After thinking it over, she shared her thoughts with Gu Linchao.
Gu Linchao had no objection, "Then it's your decision."
So the four of them decided to stay in the town for another day.
After settling back into the inn, Wen Nongnong left Bai Li to protect Gu Linchao while she and Lü Qiao went to the street to queue up.
However, after hearing that the miracle doctor was offering free medical consultations, the townspeople all rushed over and lined up.
Looking at the long queue in front of her, Wen Nongnong felt a little worried.
How long will the queue take?
But she didn't want to give up hope, so she patiently continued to wait.
And so they waited until the afternoon.
Seeing that there were only three people ahead of her, Wen Nongnong told Lü Qiao to wait in line while she went back to the inn to help Gu Linchao over.
When the two arrived, the people in front of them had already finished their consultations, and it was their turn.
"Miracle doctor, miracle doctor! My husband has injured his eyes and can't see now. Please take a look at him." Wen Nongnong helped Gu Linchao to sit down on the stool in front of the table, and then eagerly asked the miracle doctor who was writing a prescription behind the table.
Upon hearing the voice, the miracle doctor finally raised his head.
When she saw that the other person was just a young woman with an impressive appearance, Wen Nongnong was stunned for a moment, "I didn't expect the divine doctor to be so young."
The girl smiled and said, "The title of 'miracle doctor' is just an empty name given to me by everyone. I don't deserve it. My name is Shen Qingning. You can just call me by my name." As she spoke, her gaze fell on Gu Linchao. "Brother, could you please extend your hand?"
Wen Nongnong quickly helped Gu Linchao up and placed his hand on the table.
Shen Qingning was about to take Gu Linchao's pulse when she saw his fair skin inside his sleeve and paused for a moment. Then, she casually placed her fingers on his pulse.
After a moment, she withdrew her hand and looked at Wen Nongnong, "I just checked his pulse, and it doesn't seem like he's injured. He's blind, but could it be because he's been poisoned?"
Upon hearing this, Wen Nongnong was overjoyed. She hadn't expected that Gu Linchao could be diagnosed with poisoning just by taking his pulse. It seemed that this person was indeed quite capable. So, she didn't hide anything. "To be honest, Miss Chen, my husband has indeed been poisoned. His sudden blindness is also related to the poisoning."
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