Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times

Capítulo 1131: Chapter 800: The Dao Seems Heartless!

With the help of Beauty Sai, Gu Changsheng finally found a way to truly integrate the vast inner strength within her. Therefore, during her stay at the Guo Family, waiting for Beauty Sai to give birth, she made the most of her time.

Even Gu Changsheng herself was unsure why she felt a sense of unease on this journey north. Was it because the journey had been too smooth? So smooth that she had become unaccustomed to it?

Thinking of this, Gu Changsheng couldn’t help but mock herself; what was she, a masochist? Having such thoughts was just looking for trouble for herself!

So, she shook her head and stopped thinking about it.

As the saying goes, “A car will find a way when it reaches the mountain.” She had already run away from marriage, what would happen next could only be taken one step at a time!

Life is short, so why not seek joy while it lasts!

Unfortunately, seeking joy was something she couldn’t afford for now!

Train!

Train!

She wanted to train herself to be stronger than that evildoer in her family. That way, she wouldn’t need to rack her brain with elaborate schemes to topple the evildoer, nor would she have to compromise herself. A non-violent resistance would be much better!

Having resolved herself, Gu Changsheng immersed herself in training with unprecedented enthusiasm!

Zhou Mu observed coldly, without commenting on her enthusiasm, merely sticking close by as her protector to prevent any unforeseen events.

…

In the Capital City of Great Zhou, at the Heavenly Palace Traveling Palace.

With lush greenery and clusters of flowers all around, a man dressed in dazzling attire, more beautiful than a demon, led a fine steed to the Palace Gate.

Behind him, Xiao Cui and Han Qiu followed at a not too close, not too far distance, with worried expressions on their faces.

“Master Lou, are you really leaving?” Xiao Cui couldn’t help but ask in concern.

Although the world was peaceful for now, what laid beneath the surface of peace in the newly established Southern Country was uncertain. Yue Xilou had never parted from them since they left Liuzhou City. Now both the lady and son-in-law were gone, and Yue Xilou was leaving too; how could Xiao Cui not be worried?

“Half of the palaces are empty, they’ve all left, and the wedding is postponed. I suppose the person I’m waiting for won’t appear this time either. In that case, why should the Tower Master remain here?” The sunlight glimmered on the Beaded Hairpin atop Yue Xilou’s head, with a mesmerizing brilliance.

Yet Xiao Cui and Han Qiu, having known him for long, were not swayed by his beauty. However, seeing his determination to leave, they grew increasingly anxious.

“Master Lou, the lady has eloped, and the Southern Country currently lacks a leader. At this moment, all major affairs of the Southern Country are decided by the Lord and Mister. If you leave, there’ll be no one to support them!” Xiao Cui anxiously said.

“Those old ministers of the Southern Country are not to be underestimated. With the Lord and Mister around, the Southern Country will surely be fine.” Yue Xilou smiled at Xiao Cui, then turned around and mounted his horse without further ado.

Seeing this, Xiao Cui hurriedly stepped forward in an attempt to say more, but didn’t know where to start.

She could only exchange a helpless glance with Han Qiu, who stood nearby with a furrowed brow.

Receiving Xiao Cui’s imploring look, Han Qiu, with a rare hint of helplessness on his perpetually cold face, took a step forward. He looked up at the person on the horse and asked, “Master Lou, do you plan to find our lady and son-in-law, or are you going to the Northern Mongolian to assist Princess Nian?”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Cui’s eyes immediately brightened, and she looked eagerly at the person sitting high on the mighty steed.

Yue Xilou’s fingers on the reins stiffened at these words, and a hint of embarrassment flashed across his face, more beautiful than a demon’s. However, avoiding the question was not in line with Spring Breeze’s concern for Yue Xilou’s demeanor. His temples slightly throbbed as he looked forward and answered solemnly, “That girl took the token from my Huitong Money House and spent it generously. If I don’t check this out, she might squander the little family fortune we have! I will pass through Great Zhou and head straight for Linyuan City!”

Upon hearing this, Han Qiu’s taut mouth twitched, and he bowed, “Then I wish Master Lou a safe journey.”

“Hee hee…” Xiao Cui covered her mouth and laughed ungraciously.

The embarrassment on Yue Xilou’s face became more apparent. Tightening his grip on the reins, he gave a prompt reminder with slight annoyance, “Young Miss Gu Changsheng isn’t here, and the only people remaining by my side are you two. Do take care of the Lord and Mister. I’ve already sent a message to my senior sister. She has agreed to arrive shortly and assist Hongfu Su with discussions concerning the commerce and currency of the Southern Country, as well as to take care of the situation here. If you encounter anything beyond your handling, you can seek her help. If she’s unable to decide, she will contact me through Cool Breeze Bright Moon Tower!”

“Yes! Thank you, Master Lou, for your support!” Han Qiu replied with another bow of thanks.

“Master Lou, take care on the road. If there’s any news of the lady, son-in-law, and Young Master, please let us know, so that the Lord and Mister won’t have to worry.” Xiao Cui also gave a bow.

“En.”

With that acknowledgment, Yue Xilou pulled the reins and rode off.

In the blink of an eye, the silhouette of a person and a horse vanished down the street in front of the Heavenly Palace Gate, as Han Qiu and Xiao Cui stood at the palace gate, watching Yue Xilou depart, their hearts sinking slightly.

In no time, those who could be called masters in this vast Heavenly Palace Traveling Palace had mostly left!

Only two old men and a coffin remained!

“Oh my! Xiao Qiu! Xiao Qiu! Isn’t it just Yue Xilou leaving? If he wants to go, let him go. Why bother you to see him off?”

The two maids were just feeling a bit sad when a voice called out from not far behind.

Han Qiu didn’t need to turn around to know who had come!

It was His Highness Prince Bao of Great Zhou, the famous Little Overlord Hetian, Zhou Zongbao!

“Sister Qiu, the Lord has gone to the Imperial Palace to have tea with His Majesty Emperor Lin. Judging by the time, it should be about over. I’m going to pick her up at the Imperial Palace.” Xiao Cui said with perceptive humor, then she led several Heavenly Palace Maids out the door toward the palace.

Wearing a silk vest, sporting Skyward Boots, and crowned with a beaded hairpin, Zhou Zongbao appeared beside Han Qiu just as Xiao Cui turned away. He bore a face full of fortunate nobility, looking longingly at his beloved, “Xiao Qiu, I wander around every day, yet haven’t seen you give me such a send-off. But as soon as Yue Xilou wants to leave, you escort him to the gate? That’s not fair!”

Han Qiu frowned, glanced at Zhou Zongbao, and turned coldly toward the interior of the Heavenly Palace, not giving him so much as a proper look.

“Hey! Xiao Qiu, at least say something to me. Isn’t this a bit too biased of a treatment? Is it because Master Lou is better looking?” Zhou Zongbao, however, was unfazed and eagerly followed, pleading spiritedly, “Xiao Qiu, let me tell you, good looking men are all trouble! It’s fine for women to be beautiful, but for men, it’s absolutely not a good thing! Look at me, how safe is my look? I am clearly a perfect gentleman, not the kind to charm a bunch of women and invite a mess of unwanted affections…”

“Prince Bao of Great Zhou, it’s known worldwide, the one obsessed with beauties, building Hundred Flowers Pavilion with a thousand gold coins, gathering beautiful ladies from Four Kingdoms. If compared to a peach blossom, who amongst them can surpass Zhou Zongbao?”

Upon hearing Zhou Zongbao’s words, Han Qiu finally responded in a tone that remained neither warm nor cold.

Yet, Zhou Zongbao did not mind and immediately capitalized on the opportunity, smiling roguishly as if discovering a new world, “Oh, Xiao Qiu, are you jealous? Let me tell you, building that Hundred Flowers Pavilion and gathering beautiful girls worldwide was just a name I fabricated during my travels across various countries, Xiao Qiu, you must believe me, my sincere feelings for you are witnessed by the heaven and earth, as evidenced by the sun and moon…”

Han Qiu: “…”

She turned away and left.

Zhou Zongbao persisted, following once more.

Within the Heavenly Palace Traveling Palace, people were coming and going, and everyone was long accustomed to this scene, all displaying an optimistic stance.

Gu Changsheng and Zhou Mu had left, and soon after, Gu Ze’s four children also disappeared. Initially, the Heavenly Palace was in chaos for a while, but afterwards, everything proceeded regularly, with everything managed smoothly. Everyone firmly believed that with the capabilities of their Sovereign and Son-in-law, they would eventually return safely, and the Young Master, despite being young, was no ordinary child, surely they too would be safe. Meanwhile, without being able to find Your Royal Highness, the children would return when they’ve had enough fun!

In an apparently tranquil Heavenly Palace, at an unnoticed backdoor, a seemingly honest Palace Attendant drove a carriage to deliver goods to the Traveling Palace, appearing quite familiar with the two rows of Female Officials guarding the rear door.

“These are the superior coals newly arrived from Internal Affairs Mansion, along with fresh fragrant rice from Southern Country. His Majesty finds this rice delicious and specifically instructed me to bring some to the Heavenly Palace…” The eunuch wore a slick smile, handling matters very tactfully.

“Okay.” Although he was responsible for transporting supplies and was already known, the Female Officials merely checked casually before letting him proceed.

Thanking them, the eunuch drove the carriage, leading several following eunuchs into the Heavenly Palace.

Once out of the Female Officials’ sight, the eunuch’s eyes began to wander, surreptitiously assessing his surroundings, as though probing conditions, especially fixated on the patrolling Female Imperial Forest Army, secretly calculating their patrol patterns…

A rider left the Capital City, following the Great Zhou’s main road, heading north, with the target being the city at the border between Great Zhou Liaodong and Northern Mongolian, the Linyuan City in a no-man’s land.

The news Yue Xilou received indicated that Borjigin Nian was at a stalemate there, unable to advance or retreat.

“Hey!”

“Hey!”

“…”

Spurring the horse relentlessly, Yue Xilou’s body leaned slightly forward, recalling Xiao Cui’s unabashed laughter while seeing him off, his beautiful brows furrowing slightly.

Heading to Linyuan City, because he reckoned, Gu Changsheng and that Zhou Mu kid couldn’t let go of Borjigin Nian, they would definitely go there, unlike what Xiao Cui assumed, that he went because…

Yes!

That’s exactly right!

He merely wanted to conserve energy by waiting for them! Rather than having developed feelings for that Borjigin Nian girl!