Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times

Chapter 810: Chapter 639: A Bloodshed Caused by Two Robes

Outside the grand hall, anxious calls echoed faintly.

The voice was quite familiar, and upon hearing it, Gu Changsheng immediately turned around.

A middle-aged Lady Xu dressed in the attire of the Southern Border Miao Ethnic Group led the way, followed by a group of Gu women who surged into the grand hall in a mighty procession!

Seeing the leading Lady Xu, Gu Changsheng recognized her face and couldn’t help but rub his forehead.

It wasn’t anyone else, but Hongyan Jiaojiao, whom Gu Changsheng had encountered while traveling north through Red Rock Mountain. Yet, at this moment, this middle-aged Lady Xu Hongyan Jiaojiao seemed to possess a rather vigorous bandit-like demeanor!

Indeed, although she had once held a high position as one of the elders overseeing the Three Palaces and Six Halls of Southern Border, after the calamity of the Phoenix Clan, Hongyan Jiaojiao truly became a bandit, experiencing over twenty years of a bandit’s life. Hence, this bandit aura was somewhat inherent!

To be entrusted with the Imperial Gu by the Phoenix Clan, Hongyan Jiaojiao’s status had once been extremely noble, as one might expect. So, despite her bandit aura now, it did nothing to diminish Hongyan Jiaojiao’s standing!

Walking ahead of everyone, even the elderly gray-haired elders of the Three Palaces followed her obediently!

There was no choice. After the Hongyan Clan was annihilated due to the Phoenix Clan, the new Phoenix’s Monarch cherished Hongyan Jiaojiao greatly, valuing her even over a Cycle of sixty years. It was a privilege given to the favored ones, and even now, while Gu Changsheng himself was not particularly keen on playing power games, people need to have vision, right? One must understand the thoughts of the superior, correct?

Hongyan Jiaojiao’s stature could be considered petite, yet her steps were as swift as meteors. In three or two strides, she was the first to approach, with her right hand smacking her chest, she performed a Southern Border grand salute, ”Hongyan Jiaojiao greets the lord, more than twenty years have passed, yet the lord remains as elegant as ever, making Jiaojiao deeply admire!”

”Ahem!” Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng felt unable to sit still and hurriedly coughed fakely twice to cover up his unease, holding back repeatedly, but ultimately couldn’t hold back, ”Well now, isn’t it somewhat inappropriate for you to flirt with the father in front of the daughter, Hongyan Jiaojiao?”

Look at such forthright words of admiration! They truly amazed Gu Changsheng. Back in the day, her mother, who resembled him greatly, must have faced arduous challenges, with obvious and unseen rivals aplenty!

Gu Changsheng tilted his head, glanced at his own father, and sighed, ”Indeed, even in old age, he’s still handsome!”

His father’s lifelong interpretation was living proof that charming appearances could be disastrous!

Just like her own evildoer!

This thought sent a shiver down Gu Changsheng’s spine about his own future. Indeed, she must become strong, at least stronger than her mother, or even her own man would be at risk!

Gu Taitian cast a glance at his daughter and then smiled as he looked at the kneeling Hongyan Jiaojiao, ”It’s been years since we’ve seen each other, Hongyan has grown so much. I still recall your diligence when taking care of Ruoshui at Ruoshui Palace. Now that you’re safely here, my remorse has reduced somewhat.”

”Thank the lord for your concern. Hongyan’s awakening was much thanks to your help! Hongyan Jiaojiao pays respects to the Witch Lord, my lord Hongyan Qianqiu!” As Hongyan Jiaojiao spoke, she bowed again in courtesy.

”All good, all good!” Actually, Gu Changsheng found these Southern Border greetings rather speechless.

Hongyan Qianqiu? You want to give me a taste of Hongyan Qianqiu?

Forget a millennium, to stay young even for a couple of centuries would be down to the Black Mountain Old Demon!

Clearly, in the female-dominant Southern Border, women’s pursuit of beauty was ever-present!

”Whence this female official, interrupting this Heavenly Witch’s ceremony?”

Gu Changsheng and Hongyan Jiaojiao had exchanged just a few words when Wuchang Yue, who was holding robes, expressed her dissatisfaction!

Though petite and not much taller than a small bun, she bore an innate aura of authority. Her eyes glared at the sudden intruders, her tiny almond-shaped face full of resentment.

She was so close; as long as her cousin accepted the Witch Gu King’s Robe, she could achieve her great accomplishment and retire with success!

Yet, it was interrupted by this group of Southern Border female officials who suddenly barged in!

Upon hearing this, on Gu Changsheng’s signal, Hongyan Jiaojiao immediately stood up, and the group of female officials behind her saluted and stood behind her, ”Hongyan Jiaojiao has offended, we beg the Little Witch Lord’s pardon!”

Even Hongyan Jiaojiao did not dare to act superior before Wuchang Yue, slightly bowing in courtesy to show respect.

The Wuchang Lineage of Bashu practiced the path of the Heavenly Witch! Like the Phoenix Lineage of Southern Border, they were the most favored clan by the Divine Soul.

Not measured by age, but this bloodline was indeed a gap difficult to cross!

”Hmph! This Heavenly Witch was attending to official matters, your sudden interruption is likely more than just a simple offense, isn’t it?” Despite her youth, having been the Bashu Witch Master for a few years, she lost none of her dignity.

”As the Little Witch Lord said, Hongyan is indeed here for an important matter!” Upon hearing this, Hongyan Jiaojiao replied straightforwardly, pointing at Wuchang Yue with her hand and speaking deeply, ”Might I know what is in the Little Witch Lord’s hand?”

Upon hearing this, Gu Changsheng turned his head, aching from toothache, knowing full well that this question was blatantly obvious, wasn’t it?

Playing dumb while understanding all too well!

”Bashu Witch Master’s Robe!” Wuchang Yue looked down and spoke in a serious voice.

”Tsk tsk... this craftsmanship is truly exquisite, tsk tsk... Look at the needlework on the edges, and the embroidery of the Dragon and Phoenix Totem, it really comes to life. No wonder it’s the work of a Bashu Shu Embroidery master! Hongyan admires it!” Hongyan Jiaojiao looked on, marveling at the Bashu Witch Robe in Wuchang Yue’s hands.

Wuchang Yue, hearing this, proudly lifted her chin, ”Hmph! At least you have good taste!”

However, Gu Changsheng glanced down with little interest, clearly not as enthusiastic as Wuchang Yue imagined.

The saying ’Those who come with good intentions do not come, those who come are not good,’ was clearly felt by her in Hongyan Jiaojiao!

And this feeling of malice was even more evident in the female officials behind Hongyan Jiaojiao. Didn’t you notice the faintly repressed anger in their eyes when they looked at Wuchang Yue?

Gu Changsheng blinked. Ever since her father went missing in the Southern Border, the relationship between Bashu and the Southern Border had weakened. Although this weakening did not dilute the blood ties between the Witch and Gu Tribes, it seemed that these two parties were developing a trend toward conflict.

Sure enough, just as Gu Changsheng was thinking this, Hongyan Jiaojiao turned around and, looking at Gu Changsheng seated carelessly above, slapped her chest with her right hand, and bowed her head with a smile.

Gu Changsheng’s heart tightened.

She, damn it, could clearly see deep malice in Hongyan Jiaojiao’s smile!

Yes, malice indeed!

The next instant, Gu Changsheng immediately sat up straight, adopting a position ready for battle!

Damn it, this Hongyan Jiaojiao just woke up. Could she be planning to trap her with a favor?

”The cold and heat of spring and autumn, the change of the four seasons, our Lord should indeed add a set of clothes. Bashu’s Shu Embroidery is world-renowned, difficult to buy even for a thousand pieces of gold. This King’s Robe is also flawlessly woven. But Hongyan has a set of clothing that might not be inferior to this Bashu King’s Robe. I wonder if our Lord would like to see it?” Hongyan Jiaojiao spoke with a somewhat pedantic tone.

Gu Changsheng raised her hand to stop her.

But Hongyan Jiaojiao clearly didn’t want to give her the chance. As soon as she finished speaking, she clapped her hands twice smartly.

In an instant, two rows of Miao Ethnic Group female officials dressed in ceremonial attire appeared at the entrance of the main hall. The Miao Ethnic Group values silver decorations, which jingled pleasingly with their movements...

Gu Changsheng looked at these two imposing rows of female officials, swept her gaze over the trays they held, and suddenly had nothing to say, slumping back in her chair.

”Please look, my Lord, this Gu Brocade is woven from the silk of the Imperial Gu of the Southern Border, which appears only once in a hundred years. It takes two pieces of Gu Brocade to weave this Brocade Imperial Attire, a treasure of the Three Palaces Storehouse. Thankfully, the Elders of the Three Palaces contributed it. Otherwise, it would have been difficult to prepare in such a hurry! The Gu Brocade does not fuse with water, its toughness surpassing Mystic Iron. Hearing that our Lord likes bright red, the female officials decided not to adhere to the base color, and fortunately dyed it red for the Witch Master’s sake. However, the embroidery thread had to be in Holy Golden color. Please see, Witch Master...” Saying this, Hongyan Jiaojiao took up the robe from the tray held by the female official beside her.

In an instant, the entire main hall was awash with brilliance!

Holy Golden, to the extreme of purity, dazzling and making one’s eyes dizzy!

The red base color turned into a pool of vermilion flow amid this Holy Golden color, beautifully accentuating it!

Beautiful!

So beautiful!

Gu Changsheng immediately widened her eyes, unable to look away from the Imperial Attire before her!

It must be said, Gu Changsheng has always loved beautiful things! She loves everything wonderful in the world. Look at the six maids around her, aren’t they as beautiful as flowers? Look at the man she chose, isn’t he a living evildoer?

Beautiful things, irrespective of people or objects, can stir the passion in Gu Changsheng’s heart!

”Perfect!” After staring for a while, Gu Changsheng couldn’t help but exclaim.

The dragon and phoenix embroidery, the red base with Holy Golden color, this Southern Border’s Imperial Robe, completely outshines the Prince’s Coronet Attire she wore during the bride-pride ceremony!

Hearing Gu Changsheng’s praise, Hongyan Jiaojiao immediately smiled broadly, her face blooming like a flower!

But Wuchang Yue got anxious immediately, her hand shook, and the garment she was holding shook open. Because of her petite stature, the long skirt hem fell to the ground. She shot a resentful look at Hongyan Jiaojiao and then turned her head to speak, ”Only your Southern Border’s King’s Robe is good? Can Bashu really be inferior to you? Cousin, cousin, take a look...”

No need to look!

Gu Changsheng’s eyes widened, and as the outfit unfolded in Wuchang Yue’s hands, it was just a small pile, yet now that it spread out, she could not look away. The bright yellow, luxurious and dragging, gracefully fluttering, seemingly weightless!

But this robe just now was clearly only that small!

”Three thousand threads of Shu Brocade, one tael light for weaving a robe. Our Bashu’s Great Accomplishment Embroidery Girls worked for three months to produce this set of King’s Robes. Seemingly weightless, it can withstand overwhelming force...”