Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 397 The deed is done.

"Second Brother, Third Brother," Gu Qingyue called out, and the girls behind her immediately bowed.

The group nodded, which was considered a greeting.

Gu Yuanchen glanced at Zhao Yunnan a few more times, where Gu Qingyue wasn't looking.

Seeing the little girl blush and lower her head, a barely perceptible smile flickered across his lips.

"Young Master Zhang, you wanted to see me?" Gu Qingyue asked directly as soon as she sat down.

"Well, I'd like to ask Miss Gu to check on my uncle's health," Zhang Qingxuan said directly upon hearing this.

Gu Qingyue asked in surprise, "Your uncle? Master Zhang is sick?"

She had heard about his amnesia when she last visited Linfeng Academy, but apart from forgetting things, he seemed to be physically normal!

Upon hearing this, Zhang Qingxuan slumped her shoulders. "Yes, you all probably know that my uncle is suffering from amnesia. However, his health is deteriorating. I hope... Miss Gu can help take a look. I heard from Prince Li that you have excellent medical skills. I hope you can lend a hand." With that, Zhang Qingxuan stood up and bowed.

Gu Qingyue was startled. Was it really necessary to make such a big fuss over a simple medical visit?

"Sure, I'll go see him tonight. May I ask if Master Zhang has returned to the capital? Or is he still at the academy?" Gu Qingyue was not at all averse to treating patients; after all, she was a doctor!

It's just that such opportunities are rare once you return to the capital.

"Really?" Zhang Qingxuan and Zhang Yuying exchanged a glance, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes.

Zhang Qingxuan learned from the Prince of Li that Gu Qingyue was known as a divine physician in Lizhou, but people in the capital were unaware of it.

His uncle's health has actually been deteriorating over the past two years, especially around the full moon, when his body becomes ice cold and his teeth chatter from the cold even when there is a charcoal fire in the room.

Moreover, he was very prone to illness. Zhang Qingxuan always felt that his uncle might have contracted some strange disease during his four years of travels. It was definitely not just the soul-loss syndrome that the itinerant doctor mentioned.

"Since you're in the capital today and came to celebrate the old Duke's birthday, I'll have to trouble you, Qingyue," Zhang Yuying said warmly, taking Gu Qingyue's hand with a sigh of relief.

The eldest brother said that Qingyue's medical skills were very impressive, and she would naturally be happy if she could cure her uncle's illness.

Upon hearing this, Cui Jiaojiao and Zhao Yunnan's eyes also lit up. They had no idea that Gu Qingyue's medical skills were really that amazing. Even Prince Zhang had sought her medical help.

They knew Gu Qingyue was a doctor, but they didn't know the extent of her medical skills.

Gu Qingyue smiled when she saw Zhang Yuying's expectant eyes, which was considered her agreement.

"Oh, by the way, Prince Zhang, keep an eye on Zhao Lingyun. I think she's quite interested in you. Better safe than sorry," she said, then pulled a few girls and ran out of the pavilion. In a few moments, they were far away.

Zhang Qingxuan was left frozen in place, while the Gu brothers, Gu Yuanchen and Gu Yuanming, looked at Zhang Qingxuan and then at their little sister who had run away, and couldn't help but chuckle.

My little sister is so naughty!

After seeing the girls off, Gu Qingyue went to Qin's courtyard.

"Yue'er, is everything alright at Wenxiang Tower?" Qin Shi had naturally heard about Gu Yuanzhen's situation and looked at Gu Qingyue with concern.

Gu Qingyue waved her hand and recounted her conversation with Gu Yuanzhen.

Only then did Madam Qin feel relieved.

"Mother, what about Gu Feiwen..." Gu Qingyue asked Qin Shi, recalling her half-sister's sobbing.

Ultimately, this matter will have to be handled by Madam Qin. It's inappropriate for a young girl like her to get involved, but she can still gossip about it.

Upon hearing this, Madam Qin paused for a moment, then continued, "Your grandfather has already agreed to Prince Sheng's request to take Fei Wen as his concubine." She paused again, then added, "This was a joint request from Prince Sheng and Fei Wen, and they have already..."

Qin Shi hesitated to continue, but Gu Qingyue understood that the two had already consummated their relationship.

This Prince Sheng may not seem remarkable at first glance, but his methods are quite impressive. With his high status, good looks, and sweet talk, it's incredibly easy for him to deceive a woman like Gu Feiwen who is single-mindedly focused on marrying into a wealthy family!

However, Gu Qingyue wasn't too worried. The affairs of the inner quarters of the mansion had now fallen to Qin Shi. Gu Feiwen was the illegitimate daughter of the third branch of the family, and she had already chosen for herself. If her third uncle had no objections, then Qin Shi naturally had no objections either.

Gu Qingyue nodded. It seemed that Prince Jing had somehow gotten involved with the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, and he had put in a lot of effort.

But in the Duke's mansion, must one accept their fate simply because a relationship was cultivated through scheming?

Not necessarily!

Based on Gu Qingyue's understanding of her grandfather, Gu Feiwen was very likely abandoned by the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.

If that's the case, then Gu Feiwen's future life... Gu Qingyue can only say that she very much hopes that she and Prince Sheng are in love.

This is just from the perspective of everyone being a woman.

If she still had feelings for him, at least without the support of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, she might still have a better life.

It's night time soon.

After dinner, Gu Qingyue waited for a while, but there was no news from Mu Yun Chu's side. Presumably, the troublemakers from the Prince An's Mansion hadn't started yet, so she was relieved for the time being.

With Jiang Wan by her side, Gu Qingyue leisurely arrived at the main gate of the Yong'en Marquis's residence.

Zhang Qingxuan and Zhang Yuying were already waiting there.

Actually, what's amazing is that the two families are neighbors, but their gates are quite far apart, mainly because their residences are both very spacious.

Upon entering the Marquis's residence, Zhang Yuying held Gu Qingyue's hand and spoke softly, the two girls standing very close to each other.

Zhang Qingxuan walked behind the two, feeling quite...unbelievable.

Actually, he and his sister had met Gu Qingyue when they were little, but all they remembered was that she was a cute little snowball with pink and chubby cheeks. He even told Gu Yuanming that he wanted to marry Gu Qingyue.

Haha, I was just a kid and said the truth back then.

Who could have known that such a difficult thing would happen to this girl?

However, things are better now. She has become the queen of her good friend, King Li. That's good; they are a perfect match.

When Gu Qingyue arrived at Zhang Xubai's courtyard, she saw him sitting there, drinking tea, already waiting.

"Greetings, Master Zhang!" Gu Qingyue gave a slight curtsy.

"Please have a seat," Zhang Xubai said, looking at Gu Qingyue's light and carefree smile, feeling a sense of déjà vu.

Has he ever met a girl who is always smiling and carefree?

But I can't remember at all!

Thinking of this, his head started to ache slightly again.

He had been trying to remember those four years, but whenever he tried, he would get a headache.

He always felt as if someone had installed a door in his head, sealing away those four years of memories, making them impossible to open or break through, yet it was like a fishbone stuck in his throat!

Thinking about it for too long can even make you feel nauseous and want to vomit.

And the biting cold that felt like being plunged into an ice cellar every month—just thinking about it made him shiver.