When leaving, Madam Baili specially took the blanket that had been covering Baili Su's legs and brought it for him.
She also packed the medicinal meals that Baili Su usually needed to consume.
In addition to that, there were books Baili Su enjoyed reading, snacks he liked to eat, and the tea he favored.
What was meant to fit in one carriage turned into three. Madam Baili and Baili Su shared one carriage.
The two carriages behind were for Baili Su's daily necessities.
Baili Jingxuan, leading the way on horseback, looked back at the two carriages filled with belongings.
He couldn't help but purse his lips, though he didn't say anything.
He could hear his mother, sitting in the carriage, chattering incessantly.
"My son, there's no need to be so anxious. Divine Doctor Gu might have gone out to gather herbs for you, which is why he's been delayed in returning."
Madam Baili placed peeled oranges on a plate and pushed it towards Baili Su.
"My son, have some oranges. Don't get too worked up."
As she spoke, Madam Baili poured Baili Su another cup of tea and thoughtfully blew on it.
Her son had finally recovered his health, so she was determined to take good care of him.
Seeing how meticulously his mother was looking after him,
Baili Su was deeply moved.
However, at that moment, his mind was entirely occupied with Gu Qianying. He couldn't eat or drink, and he couldn't even focus on the books beside him.
Madam Baili, sitting beside him, observed her son's worried state.
She couldn't help but develop a different opinion of Gu Qianying.
It seemed her son had fallen for her.
"My son, do you like Divine Doctor Gu?"
As Madam Baili asked this, she had been observing the changes on Baili Su's face.
Her son had always been one to hide his emotions. For him to be this worried, he must have fallen in love.
"Mother, I..."
Baili Su was momentarily speechless, but his cheeks turned red.
Seeing him like this, Madam Baili understood everything.
"My son, but... we already have an arrangement with the Song family..."
Madam Baili was very distressed. Having guessed her son's feelings, she became troubled.
The Song family was not to be trifled with in the Western Regions.
Their Baili family could not afford to offend them either.
"Mother, let's find Divine Doctor Gu first."
Baili Su lifted the carriage curtain and looked outside.
He knew his current predicament, and he also knew the Baili family's situation in the Western Regions.
There were things he wouldn't do, but there were also things he had to do.
But for now, he was extremely worried about Gu Qianying and needed to find her first!
At the same time.
The Baili Residence.
Song Wuji, who had been hiding behind the door watching the Baili family's carriages depart, curled his lips into a cold smile.
Dressed in white robes, with an elegant demeanor and a gentle voice,
On the surface, he appeared to be refined and courteous.
Even Xiao Yihao, who had been living with his mother at the Baili residence for a long time, had a very good impression of Song Wuji.
When the Baili family went out to search for someone, Xiao Yihao did not accompany them. He was afraid his mother would not find him when she returned, so he obediently waited at the residence.
Squatting in the courtyard, playing with small pebbles, Xiao Yihao kept looking towards the entrance.
Under the faint sunlight, the shadow of the person standing behind him stretched out.
Xiao Yihao turned his head and noticed the person behind him.
"Uncle Song, why are you here?"
Song Wuji walked around from behind Xiao Yihao and crouched in front of him. He patted his little head and asked with a smile, "What is our little Yihao doing here?"
Xiao Yihao looked towards the entrance, his expression dejected. "I'm waiting for Mother to come back."
My mother has been gone for a long time and hasn't returned. I'm so worried about her. Uncle Song, do you think my mother might be in danger?
Xiao Yihao's heart was in turmoil, filled with anxiety.
"No, you're overthinking it. When your mother went out, didn't Uncle Ouyang and your uncle accompany her? She should be fine."
Song Wuji comforted Xiao Yihao.
Xiao Yihao looked up at him. "Really? But... how does Uncle Song know that Mother went out with Uncle Ouyang and my uncle? Did Uncle Song see them?"
Xiao Yihao found it strange.
Song Wuji's expression stiffened. After thinking for a moment, he said, "It was a coincidence. When your mother left, I came to ask Master Baili some questions about jade, and I happened to see your mother leaving."
"Your mother even greeted me when she left. I wanted to accompany her, but seeing that your uncle and Uncle Ouyang seemed to be very hostile towards me, I decided against it."
"Oh, I see."
Xiao Yihao threw away the pebbles and stood up.
Song Wuji playfully tugged at his ear and added, "Earlier, when I came over, Uncle Song overheard some maids discussing that it seems the third young lady of the Baili family is suffering from a stomachache today, perhaps from eating something bad."
"Ah? Is that so? How come I didn't know?"
Xiao Yihao looked surprised.
"You're only concerned about your mother, so naturally, you wouldn't have noticed. It's understandable."
"Thank you for telling me, Uncle Song. I'll go and check on her now."
Baili Mengran was his good friend, and he was naturally worried about her stomachache.
Besides, he was also a young physician and could treat illnesses.
After chatting with Song Wuji for a few moments, Xiao Yihao turned and hurried towards Baili Mengran's courtyard.
Watching Xiao Yihao's retreating back, Song Wuji's gentle eyes immediately changed.
He glanced around. There was no one else around.
He then turned and walked towards the front courtyard. He quietly pushed open the door to the front study.
His subordinates were hidden nearby.
After closing the door, he searched the study from top to bottom, shelf by shelf.
He also searched other places in the study but did not find what he was looking for.
Just as he was about to leave, the study door was suddenly pushed open from the outside.
He quickly hid behind a bookshelf.
"Thump, thump, thump..."
Footsteps, approaching from a distance, grew louder.
Song Wuji revealed the dagger hidden in his sleeve.
But after a while, the footsteps stopped.
He stepped out very lightly. A potted plant next to the study was accidentally knocked over by him.
With a clatter, it made a sound.
"Who!"
Master Baili, who had just entered, heard the noise and walked over.
Song Wuji frowned.
He thought all the Baili family members had gone out, but he hadn't expected Master Baili to be left behind.
"Young Master Song, what are you doing hiding in my study?"
Master Baili was surprised and confused the moment he saw Song Wuji.
"Master Baili, I was merely bored and wanted to come to your study to borrow a few good books."
Song Wuji emerged, appearing refined and speaking in his usual gentle tone.
However, Master Baili frowned. "Young Master Song, regardless of how good the books in my study are, you have trespassed into my study without my consent."
"Young Master Song, how should this offense be handled?"
Master Baili looked sternly at Song Wuji.