
MEANWHILE at the place of Gu Yihao and the others ....
When night fell, a bonfire was already made around the cave. Not to forget also the beast repellent powder that An Daiyu had sprinkled. Princess Lailan sat by the bonfire. Dong Mei was accompanying him.
Fan Chen himself was still injured and guarded by the other dark guards. Sometimes telling stories or saying something to get rid of boredom.
In the cave, Gu Yihao always ascertained whether the girl had a fever or not. Hyou said if it was most likely that the girl would have a fever after having a cut on her forehead. But he should calm down because his fever will not make things worse.
Sure enough, when Gu Yihao examined her forehead, the girl experienced an increase in body temperature. He immediately refreshed and asked the dark guard to fetch some water. He used his handkerchief to attach it to the girl's forehead.
When the handkerchief that had been dipped in warm water stuck to the forehead, Qing Mao frowned. The girl felt uneasy in her body, headaches and strange dreams that were all absurd.
People say if you have a fever, sometimes you can't sleep well. Qing Mao experienced it this time. He opened his eyes slightly and noticed the blurry figure sitting beside him while giving him a compress. He seemed to recognize the figure, but it was difficult to talk.
"Sleep. Tomorrow will be fine," said the man in a gentle tone.
Qing Mao could not sleep. He felt if his legs were in pain when moved. He remembered when he fell into a cliff, his leg stuck. Then faintly saw Gu Yihao helping her. Although he wished it was just a dream, but his heart always betrayed his mind.
He no longer wanted to deal with the man. Why do we always meet again and again. It was as if fate was toying with his new life. He was not Qing Mao from this ancient time, but rather a member of a hidden ancient mercenary regiment.
He slowly touched his forehead which had a compress. Her lips were a little dry. "Gu Yihao ...," he murmured.
"I'm here." The man sighed.
"Why don't you just die?" muttered.
"..." - ".I am indeed dead if you do not save me, Inner Gu Yihao. He was not offended by her words, only able to smile a little.
After a long sigh, the man asked, "Then why did you save me? Wouldn't it be better if I didn't have everything?"
"It's too light for you to die. I want you to suffer," he replied with an erratic feeling. "It seems like I'm talking senseless when I have a fever" he murmured.
Gu Yihao merely gave a smile and chuckled lightly. He probably deserved to suffer. After Qing Mao stopped mumbling indistinctly, she gave him a thin blanket to neutralize the heat of her body.
In the future, this girl will make him suffer. He won't mind. As the fate of the jade rings paired, he and Qing Mao might have an as yet unseen future. But no matter what happens in the future, he will take good care of her.
"Heh, if you want to make me suffer, then quickly heal and torture me," Gu Yihao muttered as he let out a long sigh. He immediately exited the cave and joined the others.
Princess Lailan was near Dong Mei, grilling the meat from her previous quarry. Then An Daiyu told me many things about his journey during this time. Or even discuss the rarest auction item that ever entered his Peach Auction House.
When Gu Yihao exited the cave with a flat expression, An Daiyu wanted to tease him. But he gets a plot from Princess Lailan. Speaking haphazardly again, he promised to tell the emperor to close his auction house.
An Daiyu still had a real fear. The emperor was not someone to play around with. After all without the help of his business in the capital, he might still be poor right now. So when he saw Gu Yihao come out, he could only refrain from being noisy.
"Sleep" he answered, sitting on the wooden trunk provided. Then take the roast meat part of it. He immediately looked at Dong Mei. "What does your master like?"
"She likes to eat whatever Hyou's housekeeper prepares," Dong Mei replied somewhat hesitantly. "Drink milk in the morning and at night. Actually, not really like certain types of food. But young lady doesn't like food that's too greasy" he added.
Getting to know Qing Mao for a month or so, Dong Mei naturally knew. The girl sometimes eats while doing something. Sometimes painting, embroidery, poetry, a long story called a novel. Or whatever it's called. Not to mention, Qing Mao was also good at playing musical instruments.
When Dong Mei recounted this, Fan Chen who was on the other side not far from them was immediately moved to warn her not to talk carelessly. Qing Mao did not like others to know. The girl only did what she had learned all along.
Fan Chen and Dong Mei of course did not know if Qing Mao was actually from modern times. Some of his skills had been honed in that era. Of course, the talent of an ancient mercenary regiment member was beneficial for future missions.
"The young lady likes to play the violin," Fan Chen finally said after getting Gu Yihao's gaze.
"What is a violin?" tanya An Daiyu while enjoying her cooked grilled meat. "Maybe it's some kind of girl's game?"
Fan Chen sneered behind his mask. "It's a kind of stringed instrument. It seems to have never existed in this Quentian State. When the young lady plays it, a melodious sound will come out of the instrument."
"Really! I really like it. The young miss will become calmer when playing the violin. He said that playing the violin must live the tone played. Like the spring wind. It's not much different from a lute." Dong Mei was also happy when she told this.
Perhaps the only person with a sour face was simply Gu Yihao. He had no idea that the girl could play an instrument, embroider let alone paint. Could it be that during these four years, the girl fought hard to be appreciated?
He didn't talk much and just focused on listening to their stories. Perhaps, he should have a chance to get to know the girl from now on.
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Next morning ....
Gu Yihao had already gotten up early and checked the place where Qing Mao was lying down. Last night, he slept leaning against the cave wall. Princess Lailan is not far from the girl's whereabouts. But as he saw if the place where Qing Mao was sleeping was empty, worry began to envelop him.
As for Princess Lailan who was asleep, Gu Yihao did not wake her up at all. He went outside the cave to find where the girl was. Considering his condition was pretty serious last night.
Unexpectedly, she heard An Daiyu's cry pleading with Qing Mao not to torture her. It seemed, it came from a river that was not far from where they were staying.
Gu Yihao immediately went over to the direction of the sound and saw a half-naked An Daiyu, soaking in the spring river water. But even so, the water in the morning is still cold. Not to mention this hunting forest, spring water sources are also natural.
"Miss Qing ... Please forgive me this time. I really won't slander anyone anymore. Blame my unguarded mouth," An Daiyu said as he slapped his own mouth.
To the left and right of the man were Dong Mei as well as Fan Chen. Same as dutifully soaking. But don't take off the top clothes like An Daiyu. Both were convicted of last night's talks. All this because of An Daiyu who had a leaky mouth.
The slightly pale Qing Mao looked unconcerned. He watched Dong Mei and Fan Chen with unhappy expressions.
"Do you know what mistakes have been made?" tanyakanya.