Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times

Chapter 637: 484 Chapter Wenjun Pavilion’s Romantic Encounter

Having said her piece, Gu Changsheng picked up her feet and ran off, her legs scattering wildly!

If you looked closely, you would notice the bright red behind her ears...

”That... Uncle Wood’s letter, is it really what mother said it meant?” the little dumpling asked the person beside him, his face full of confusion and hesitance in his voice.

”You’re just a kid. If your mother said a crow was white, would you believe her too?” Borjigin Nian said, slapping the little one’s head immediately, lifting the dumpling by the arm and marching out, ”Come on, Xiao Gu Ze, accompany Aunt Nian to practice on the Plum Blossom Piles. This place is so murky, I can’t stand a moment more!”

As she said this, her gaze swept past Yue Jianjia, who stood next to Yue Xilou, before turning her head and leaving!

Seeing this, everyone felt a little awkward and gradually dispersed to ponder the meaning behind that letter!

”Ten miles of southern wind can’t compare to you...” Gu Changsheng caressed the letter in her hand, a knowing smile curling at the corner of her mouth!

Jin Linyuan died by her hand, Liaodong refused to give up and sent troops several times to invade, but luckily Zhou Mu was well-prepared! He divided his troops into three groups, stationed in Liaodong, and after years away, he was finally coming back!

They say time erodes the memory of those we’ve seen, but at this moment, Gu Changsheng realized that she remembered Zhou Mu’s eyebrows and eyes clearly, his every frown and smile; even a wrinkle of his brows, a curve of his lips, she could sketch the firm lines of his figure vividly in her mind...

Is this what longing feels like?

Though it doesn’t cut deep, every time she thought of him, warmth would fill her heart!

Gu Changsheng felt that this was quite alright. To have a devoted heart, to never part until white-haired, to gaze and cherish each other – she couldn’t have any other extravagant hopes, otherwise who knows what trouble the heavens, always begrudging her happiness, would stir up!

After a few more days, the news indeed came that Zhou Mu was returning to the capital!

”My lady, news from Capital City says the Emperor has sent three urgent imperial edicts, summoning your lord to return to the capital to receive honors,” Yuan Bao reported solemnly, standing behind Gu Changsheng, who was pruning flowers in the backyard of the Gu Residence.

”Oh...” Gu Changsheng responded indifferently.

Seeing this, Yuan Bao grew anxious and quickly stepped forward to say, ”My lady, why aren’t you concerned at all? The Emperor is dead set against your marriage to the evildoer. This summoning is obviously no good thing!”

Hearing this, Gu Changsheng couldn’t help but laugh, ”It’s like the Emperor isn’t in a hurry, but the eunuch is dying of anxiety. Xiao Yuanbao, hasn’t the Emperor said before that he would never set eyes on the evildoer again in this life? Summoning him back to the capital so eagerly, isn’t that destroying his own decree?”

At this, Gu Changsheng sighed, ”Even if he goes back on his word, he still opposes me being with the evildoer. How much must I fall short in his eyes!”

”Lady Changsheng! Lady Changsheng, don’t worry!” Seeing this, Yuan Bao’s face couldn’t help but show concern, ”With the Imperial Decree of the Founding Ancestors, even if the Emperor opposes, the marriage won’t change. It’s as certain as a nail hammered in, there’s no possibility of alteration!”

”Mm!” Gu Changsheng nodded lightly upon hearing this, ”I’m not worried. I’ve never been worried. I just occasionally indulge in a moment of sentimental sorrow – it proves I’m a woman who can still play the coquette!”

”Uh...” Hearing this, Yuan Bao was at a loss for words.

”Give the order to prepare to welcome Zhou Mu back to Liuzhou!” Seeing the look of consternation on Yuan Bao’s face, Gu Changsheng’s mood brightened even more.

”Huh? Lady Changsheng, do you mean, your lord will stick to the original plan and return?” Utterly surprised, Yuan Bao asked, bugs-eyed, ”But what about the Emperor’s summons... ”

”Hasn’t the Emperor summoned him before? It’s not like he hasn’t dealt with it by going to Capital City but not entering. Rest assured, he will return on time!” Gu Changsheng said cheerfully and headed towards the Medicine Tower.

Logically speaking, she and the evildoer should go to Capital City for their engagement ceremony, but she didn’t want to go back!

She was accustomed to the quiet and peaceful life in Liuzhou, and even if there were occasional troubles, they were still within her control. Capital City, where a falling signboard could hit a crowd of nobles, was just a place she really didn’t want to interact with those condescending nobles!

She would delay it for as long as possible!

Zhou Mu’s return to the capital was set for the eighteenth day of June, but Gu Changsheng always felt that, given his personality, he would surely return earlier!

Therefore, she went ahead of time and waited for him at Ten Miles Long Pavilion outside Liuzhou City.

”My lady, will your lord really come back early?” Si Xi asked with a look of doubt.

Gu Changsheng sat on the railing of Wenjun Pavilion and nodded, ”He will!”

She trusted her instincts that once the matters in Liaodong were settled, the evildoer would rush back without delay. According to the schedule, it should be these few days!

”I promised him that when he returns victorious, I would welcome him at Wenjun Pavilion. Last time, he returned halfway through the campaign, not giving me a chance to meet him. This time, I will wait for him right here at Wenjun Pavilion!” Gu Changsheng said, watching the passersby with a sense of nostalgia.

Hearing this, Si Xi fell silent.

Waiting is very excruciating, especially so for Gu Changsheng, who has never been very patient. It was utterly tedious for her!

Si Xi, who knew well the temperament of their lady, found it remarkable that she managed to stay put at Wenjun Pavilion.

Day and night, through frost and dew, from Liaodong to Liuzhou, leaving behind the triumphant troops, unable to indulge in the glory of the victorious return, Zhou Mu spurred on his horse alone, his whip flying as he hurried southward!

There, his longed-for woman awaited!

He was desperate to see her, couldn’t wait a moment longer!

”Ride!”

Horse hooves kicked up a cloud of dust as Zhou Mu’s erect spine urged the horse onwards without stopping!

Sweat soaked through his clothes, blurring his vision momentarily, but it couldn’t deter his eagerness to return!

Ahead, on Wenjun Pavilion, a faint red dot entered Zhou Mu’s field of vision, causing the figure on horseback to stiffen involuntarily.

That dazzling red, so arrogantly bright...

Even from a great distance, Zhou Mu could feel that familiar presence...

Atop Wenjun Pavilion, Gu Changsheng, sitting on the railing, slowly turned her head to look at the distance, at the figure frozen atop the imposing horse, the corners of her lips slowly rising into a smile that spread across her radiant, beautiful face.

”Evildoer, it looks like this old lady has finally caught you! Come and meet your doom!”

With her red lips lightly parting and toes gently tapping, Gu Changsheng’s figure surged towards the distance...

Damn it, that evildoer, he had played her for a fool too many times during this expedition! She would certainly have to get even!

”Eh? Isn’t that Medicine God Lady Changsheng?”

”Yes, it is! Why is she fighting with that person?”

”In the Liuzhou Region, who dares to fight with Lady Changsheng? This is going to be a big deal!”

”...”

Looking at the two figures on the main road, one red and one purple intertwined in combat, the passersby were bewildered!

Si Xi couldn’t help but curl his lips. After such a long separation, shouldn’t they be sharing their heartfelt thoughts? How come everything became so unconventional with his lady? First they say nothing, and then they start fighting?

Or is it that beating is affection and scolding is love? In that case, they might as well have stuck to scolding!

”Changsheng, my love, are you trying to murder your own husband?” Zhou Mu watched the fierce little woman in front of him, a mischievous light flashing in his eyes. He dodged her returning palm wind with a swift move, the corners of his lips curving up, teasing as he spoke.

”Murder my husband? I’ve done it before, what’s one more time? You just watch, I’m going to tear you apart, you swindler!” Gu Changsheng’s relentless attack continued, her voice huffy.

Zhou Mu didn’t dare to let his guard down. He pressed his hand on the saddle and leaped into the air, dodging her onslaught once again, ”This prince thought you were coming to welcome me back, but it turns out, you were seeking revenge?”

”Let’s settle the score first, there’s plenty of time for welcoming later!” Gu Changsheng grumbled discontentedly, pressing closer to Zhou Mu once more.

Damn it, she had been itching for a fight for so long! No one in the residence was willing to spar with her. She had felt as lonely as snow without the evildoer!

”I’ll punish you for not consulting me and tricking my foster father into changing the marriage letter! Did you propose? Did I agree? Acting without orders, I’m going to beat you, beat you to death!” While attacking, Gu Changsheng kept up her relentless shouting.

”Heh heh...” At her words, Zhou Mu couldn’t help but chuckle softly, his laughter deep and magnetic, making Gu Changsheng’s assault falter for a moment.

”Damn you! You dare use the Handsome Man Strategy on me? Take this!” With a resentful curse, Gu Changsheng quickly averted her gaze and renewed her attack.

The two figures danced around each other, one attacking, one evading, one in alluring red with a flowing long dress, the other in vigorous purple with a commanding posture...

”Eh, why do I feel like that man looks so familiar? That’s... that’s His Highness Prince Mu!”

”Gosh! That’s His Highness Prince Mu! I knew it, who else would dare to fight with Lady Changsheng; turns out Prince Mu came back early!”

”You two are late to the game, we recognized them early on, can’t you see their to-and-fro? A clear-eyed person could tell, they’re flirting!”

”Exactly! His Highness Prince Mu and Lady Changsheng are seriously romantic, openly flirting on the main road in broad daylight, haha...”

”Can’t argue with that, can we? And frankly, they do look good together! Say, I should also drag my wife out to the main road for a fight someday!”

”You and your wife couldn’t make a fight look refined like those two, better not blindly imitate them! Haha...”

”...”

With Gu Changsheng’s cultivation, not a single whisper from the passersby escaped her ears.

When she heard the words ”flirting,” the corners of Gu Changsheng’s mouth twitched involuntarily!

Damn these commoners and their wild imaginations, who was flirting with the evildoer? Clearly, she was being rough, it was domestic violence for goodness’ sake!

”Forget it, no more fighting! If we continue, we’ll be turned into a monkey show!” With a sweep of her long sleeve, Gu Changsheng descended from midair, casting a glance at the man below slickly evading like an eel...