Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 246 These two unfilial little rascals!

The three entered the room, walked around the screen, and saw Qin Muning leaning against a soft pillow, reading a book.

"Uncle," Gu Yuanen stepped forward and snatched the book away.

"Stop looking, it's far from the light here, don't hurt your eyes."

"Good nephew," Qin Muning lazily shifted his body, looked at Gu Qingyue, and waited for her to call him uncle.

After waiting for a while, he only saw her give him a polite smile, without any intention of speaking. His eyes darted around, and he reached out his hand to Gu Qingyue.

"Ouch, my back hurts. Niece, come quickly and take a look at your uncle. Is he feeling unwell again?"

As he spoke, he even frowned slightly in a coordinated gesture.

Gu Qingyue regretted coming in; this uncle was simply unbearable to watch, and his acting was terrible.

In a flash, a big smile appeared on Gu Qingyue's lips.

Her ability to change expressions so quickly is worthy of an award-winning actress.

"Come, let this divine doctor take your pulse," he said, his skin as thick as a rock.

As he spoke, he placed his hand on Qin Muning's wrist.

A moment later, "Oh dear, your injury is still quite serious. I'll change your prescription and add some Coptis chinensis."

He then turned around and went to the table to write a prescription.

"Oh, no, niece, I feel much better, really. You might not have felt it right just now. Take another look. I feel much better now," Qin Muning said, immediately sitting up straight when she heard that Coptis chinensis was to be added.

As a result, I accidentally pulled on the wound and grimaced in pain.

Gu Yuanen and Mu Jinyan were trying not to laugh.

Sure enough! Evil people will always be punished by other evil people.

Gu Yuanen knew that his uncle was very mischievous and loved to play pranks.

Now look what happened, they've reaped what they sowed.

Gu Qingyue didn't say anything, picked up a brush at the table, and began to write and draw on the paper.

Seeing that Gu Qingyue was writing by herself and ignoring him, Qin Muning awkwardly touched his nose.

In the blink of an eye, she saw Gu Yuanen standing by the bed, grinning foolishly, and rolled her eyes dramatically.

"You unfilial brat! I'm your uncle, how can you be so unlovable!"

"Okay, okay, Uncle. Do you want to eat dumplings? Today is Lunar New Year's Eve," Gu Yuanen asked deliberately, ignoring his big eye roll.

"Dumplings?" Qin Muning's eyes widened.

"What filling? My favorite is beef and chive filling. Remember to make me a lot, and don't cook them too soft. Also, put less vinegar in the dipping sauce; I don't like it too sour. Add a little chili too..."

Before he could finish speaking, a large plate of dumplings suddenly appeared in front of him, still steaming.

"Uncle, please enjoy your meal," Gu Qingyue said softly, with a sly smile. "Let's go eat the other fillings first." She then gestured for the two of them to leave together.

"Oh no, niece, you can't finish this."

"Good nephew------"

"Don't go!"

Even after the three had walked quite a distance, they could still hear Qin Muning's shouts.

Mu Jinyan and Gu Yuanen could no longer hold back and burst into laughter.

Inside the room, Qin Muning was baring his teeth and brandishing his claws. Those two unfilial little rascals!

But what did he just hear?

My niece finally called me uncle!

Hey!

Looking down at the plate of 'steaming hot' dumplings on the paper, Qin Muning couldn't help but burst out laughing.

This little girl! So naughty!

I must say, it's really well drawn, and it looks delicious!

Outside, Gu Qingyue went to another courtyard to see Wen Qing. After checking her over, she felt that Wen Qing was recovering quite well, but she couldn't get up yet.

Gu Qingyue then instructed Daya to go to the kitchen to give instructions on dinner for the two injured patients before the three of them headed towards the central hall in the front courtyard.

Because there were many people in the evening, the New Year's Eve dinner was held in the central hall.

The three of them returned to the front yard together. Before they even got close to the central hall, they could hear the sounds of laughter and chatter from afar.

"Light Moon".

"Qingyue, did you make the dumplings tonight?"

"Hey, it's been so many days! Qingyue, you've grown taller!"

"Qingyue, are you alright? Did you have a good trip to the border?"

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As soon as Gu Qingyue stepped through the door, she was surrounded by a group of people.

Everyone bombarded her with questions, and Gu Qingyue's head instantly started buzzing.

She looked around.

Uncle Song, Rong Qingqing, Liu Feng, and the Wen brothers.

Xiao Nian immediately hugged her waist.

Dr. Zhang and Bupleurum had already washed and cleaned themselves.

And there was also his fourth brother, Gu Yuanen, standing behind him with a smile, and Mu Jinyan.

Liu Yong and his family of three stood at the door.

Respectfully addressed Steward Wang, Xie Hongyi...

In an instant, my heart was filled with joy!

She suddenly remembered herself two years ago, on that rainy night, when she had just woken up in the dilapidated temple.

Weak, seriously injured, high fever, and filled with panic and unease.

Amidst the bitter wind and rain, a sense of panic arises, unsure of where the road leads.

Like a firefly fallen to earth, desperately trying to live, shining its light, yet unaware of where the path to survival lies...

It seems like only yesterday that so many people were around me!

Their smiles were genuine, warm, and resolute!

The mutual support during times of hardship, the light that shines in the dark of night—these may seem ordinary, but they can warm your heart.

And this clean and bright house, everything seems so unreal, yet so beautiful and comforting.

Of course, there's also that person who's far away right now; just thinking of his face makes her feel sweet inside.

"Happy Chinese New Year! How have you all been lately? Please sit down, we're about to serve the dishes."

Gu Qingyue picked up Xiao Nian and walked towards the several square tables that had been prepared.

Gu Qingyue had the dining table set up in the central hall tonight, with three tables for two adults and one child. Gu Qingyue, Rong Qingqing, Xiao Nian, Liu Feng, Gu Yuanen, and Mu Jinyan sat at one large table.

The Wen brothers, Uncle Song, Doctor Zhang, Chai Hu, Steward Wang, and Xie Hongyi sat at one large table, while Liu Yong, his family of three, and the personal servants brought by Mu Jinyan sat at a smaller table.

The laughter and chatter continued until late into the night before everyone reluctantly dispersed.

Only Gu Qingyue, Gu Yuanen, Mu Jinyan, and Xiao Nian, who insisted on staying up all night with Gu Qingyue, remained in the central hall to celebrate the New Year.

At midnight, a series of firecrackers crackled and popped outside.

Xiao Nian suddenly opened her eyes from her drowsy state and rushed out of the house screaming.

Looking at the sky in the distance, occasionally illuminated by firecrackers, the little guy stood on the porch, jumping up and down happily, "I want to set off firecrackers too!"

Then, Gu Qingyue saw Mu Jinyan take out the firecrackers he had prepared and pull Xiao Nian into the courtyard.

Gu Yuanen carefully lit the tinderbox and joined in.

"This year's night ends, tomorrow urges on. The cold departs with the night, spring arrives with the dawn..."

Gu Qingyue stood under the eaves, watching the group happily light firecrackers. As the crackling sounds rang out, she couldn't help but mutter to herself.

Gu Yuanen and the others covered their ears and retreated again and again, laughing and joking.

Looking at those smiling faces, watching the sky in the distance flicker between light and shadow, and hearing the sounds of firecrackers rising and falling, I suddenly couldn't help but think of that man far away beyond Nanchong Pass.

I wonder when he will return to Lizhou. What is he doing tonight, New Year's Eve?

Do they miss each other just like I do?