Ah!
The woman let out a cry of pain.
Hu Biao immediately stepped forward, but was stopped by Gu Qianying: "Get lost!
Hu Biao was startled by Gu Qianying's words and froze in place.
Nangong Li, who had originally intended to get closer to see what was happening, was so frightened that he immediately took two steps back.
Hmm, this divine doctor has a bit of a temper.
"Ah!
Another cry of pain.
The woman, in her agony, tried to turn over, but Gu Qianying held her down firmly.
Hu Biao couldn't bear to watch. Heartbroken, he was about to rush forward when he saw two or three Gu worms, half their bodies exposed, emerge from the San Yang acupoint on the woman's body, resembling silkworms.
Gu Qianying gently tugged at the strand of hair in her hand. As the hair moved, the Gu worms' entire bodies wriggled out.
The Gu worms fell to the ground.
Gu Qianying's palm descended slightly. The Gu worms dissolved into a pool of black blood.
The woman's body went limp.
Hu Biao rushed forward and held the woman in his arms: "Zhen'er, Zhen'er!"
The woman's voice was soft and weak, but her complexion had improved considerably.
Furthermore, the blood flowing from the woman's arm had turned a normal red.
Beside them, Bai Qi and Nangong Li watched with utter shock.
"The divine doctor is truly amazing!"
Nangong Mo showed no outward reaction, but his inner shock was no less than that of Bai Qi and Nangong Li.
His little girl was becoming more and more formidable. He wondered what she had experienced over the years.
At this, Gu Qianying turned around and looked at Hu Biao: "Your wife is fine. She only needs to rest and recuperate from now on."
Hu Biao clasped his hands in front of Gu Qianying and said solemnly: "I beg the divine doctor to accept Hu Biao's bow."
Saying that, he was about to kneel before Gu Qianying.
Gu Qianying immediately stopped him: "Brother Hu, there's no need for such formalities. As I said, because you won the three trials, I would save your wife. This is my long-standing medical practice."
"No, this is different. I can never repay the divine doctor's life-saving grace. From today onwards, Hu Biao's life belongs to the divine doctor."
Hu Biao's attitude was resolute.
Finally, he added: "Divine doctor, I had my reasons for concealing my wife's situation before, but Hu Biao guarantees that my wife and I are not wicked people. Since the divine doctor has saved my wife's life, Hu Biao will henceforth consider the divine doctor his master and serve him with loyalty for the rest of his life!"
"Since Brother Hu insists, then I shall accept your gratitude."
Gu Qianying thought about taking Hu Biao into her service, perhaps for future use.
With this thought, Gu Qianying borrowed writing materials from Hu Biao's home, wrote something, and handed a letter to Hu Biao: "Open this three days later."
Hu Biao, though puzzled, nodded.
From then on, he would only listen to and obey Gu Qianying's words.
Naturally, Hu Biao did not know Gu Qianying's true identity at the time.
After leaving Hu Biao's home, it was already the fifth watch.
Gu Qianying planned to first arrange things at the Poison Doctor's Holy Pavilion and then hurry back before dawn, but Bai Qi blocked her path.
Hmm, she seemed to have forgotten to bid farewell to Nangong Mo and the other two. It was quite rude.
"Esteemed sirs, you have followed, you have watched, and it is already late. I shall take my leave now."
Gu Qianying turned to leave.
Bai Qi and Nangong Li blocked her, one in front and one behind.
Gu Qianying's expression turned slightly cold: "Two esteemed sirs, what is the meaning of this? Do you wish to spar with me?"
As soon as she finished speaking.
Nangong Li suddenly covered his face with his fan. When he removed it, his face was streaked with tears: "Divine doctor, my ninth uncle's wet nurse has been paralyzed in both legs and bedridden for many years. I implore the divine doctor to be merciful and save my ninth uncle's wet nurse!"
Nangong Li cried with snot and tears, wishing he could kneel before Gu Qianying on the spot.
Gu Qianying was speechless: "Sir, I have my own rules. I am truly unable to save her, I apologize."
Disregarding Gu Qianying's refusal, Nangong Li clung to her obstinately: "If the divine doctor does not agree, then I will follow the divine doctor wherever she goes."
Saying that, Nangong Li rummaged through his belongings and took out all his silver notes.
"Divine doctor, take all these silver notes as consultation fees for this time."
Nangong Li chattered incessantly before Gu Qianying.
Gu Qianying was exasperated and had a terrible headache.
Finally, Nangong Li added: "If the divine doctor still refuses, I will bring people to cause trouble at your Poison Doctor's Holy Pavilion. We will perish together, hmph hmph hmph."
Gu Qianying: ...
In her previous life, the third prince Nangong Li's fearless nature had caused the Emperor countless troubles, yet the Emperor had never been angry with him.
Although Nangong Li was not a suitable candidate to "support the ruler," he was deeply favored by the Emperor. If she could make him an ally, her plan would be twice as effective.
With this thought, Gu Qianying accepted Nangong Li's silver notes and said: "In that case, I will make an exception this time. Come to the Poison Doctor's Holy Pavilion to find me in three days."
After making the arrangement with Nangong Li, Gu Qianying's figure flashed and disappeared into the night.
After she left.
Nangong Li, relieved, came before Nangong Mo: "Ninth Uncle, I've lost face and begged, and the divine doctor has agreed. Please, let me off and don't report me to my father, alright?"
Nangong Mo replied indifferently: "Mm." He then looked at Bai Qi and commanded, "Send people to investigate Hu Biao's family. Investigate thoroughly."
"Yes."
Hu Biao and his wife were not like ordinary couples, and they would inevitably have more contact with Gu Qianying in the future. He was uneasy without thoroughly investigating this couple.
Speaking of Hu Biao, Nangong Li's interest was immediately piqued.
"Ninth Uncle, you also think Hu Biao and his wife have problems, don't you? Hehe, I think they have problems too. Only that extremely ugly divine doctor would foolishly save that woman wholeheartedly. I think that woman's appearance is not from our capital. Our capital's people are handsome, more so than me, the third prince..."
"Noisy!"
Nangong Mo flicked his sleeve.
Nangong Li was instantly silenced, his acupoint for speech having been sealed by Nangong Mo.
Nangong Li, feeling wronged, acted like a little woman all the way.
Bai Qi pushed Nangong Mo back to the manor. Nangong Li had intended to enter the manor to rest with them, but Bai Qi kicked him out.
The reason given was: As the Ninth Uncle's good nephew, one must understand the meaning of "crossing the bridge and demolishing it."
Gu Manor, Yangchun Pavilion.
"Miss, your maid has inquired. The eldest miss indeed did not return all night."
Chunxia, a newly promoted maidservant to Gu Mingyue, knelt on the ground and massaged Gu Mingyue's legs.
Gu Mingyue, with her fingernails painted with the color of balsam, picked at a light-colored embroidered thread and said in a cold voice: "Oh, that dead slut, not returning all night. She must be meeting some wild man outside."
As she spoke, she kicked Chunxia away and ordered: "Why are you still standing there foolishly? Hurry and find my mother. This time, I will make sure that Gu Qianying, that slut, has a terrible end!"