Time Travel: The Best Doctor in Ancient Times-Chapter 1316 - 977: Arrangements for the Future, Preparations Made Wan Quan
The more Gu Changsheng listened, the more off it felt, and by the end, his face had turned every possible shade.
Gu Changsheng’s face was colorful, while Zhou Mu’s face turned so dark it seemed ink could drip from it!
Little Monk Bu Jie, just a tiny figure, stood before the carriage, speaking earnestly, as if totally unaware of any impending danger.
"Ahem!" Xiao Cui, unable to bear it any longer, couldn’t help but fake a few coughs as a hint.
Godfather!
What nonsense was Little Monk Bu Jie spewing about being cursed by love in front of the lady of the house? And in front of their own son-in-law!
Even if they were dumb, they could tell that the person who captivated the lady’s heart wasn’t the son-in-law at all!
How’s this going to end?
Isn’t this clearly asking for a beating?
Didn’t he see the son-in-law’s face turn black?
"Uh..." Little Monk Bu Jie was midway through speaking when he finally noticed something amiss. A hint of doubt flashed across his kindly face. In the next instant, as if enlightened, he climbed onto the carriage with lightning speed, using both hands and feet. "I’ve said all I can; this is what Benefactor Changsheng wanted to know, not something I forced upon anyone. The sun is now high, perfect for avoiding all evildoers—it’s an ideal time to set off, let’s go! Go! It’s time to head out!"
Saying that, the curtain of the carriage swayed, and Little Monk Bu Jie’s shiny bald head burrowed into the carriage, refusing to come out!
"You! Get out here now! What do you mean cursed by love? Do I look like someone surrounded by an overflow of love interests? I’m so dedicated!" Gu Changsheng yelled angrily at the tightly shut car curtain, unable to suppress his rage.
Beside him, Zhou Mu maintained a cool expression, keeping silent. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶
Yet the cold aura around him was nearly tangible, making him impossible to ignore.
"What nonsense is this? The Dark Night Army has entered the city, causing every soul in Licheng to panic. If we don’t leave quickly, who knows what it’ll turn into! And you still have the mind to be playful here!" Beside them, Yue Xilou approached, folding fan in hand, looking seriously at Gu Changsheng and Zhou Mu.
But as soon as those words left his mouth, a teasing expression appeared on his once serious beautiful face. "But, Little Monk Bu Jie might not be entirely baseless here. Girl, there’s this enchanting blossoming peach right in front of you, and you can’t see it?"
"You!" Gu Changsheng had no words to retort upon hearing this, raising his hand and pointing at Yue Xilou, his mouth twitching.
"Enough! The Breath Seeking Pearl can lock onto that person’s aura within a day. You can’t delay any longer, set off!" Zhou Mu coldly instructed after seeing this. In the next instant, he waved to the sternly standing Dark Night Army, commanding them.
"Yes, sir!"
"Yes, sir!"
"..."
With voices responding all around, in the next instant, two columns of light cavalry escorted three carriages out of the Guest Garden.
"Mother! Mother, please come find us soon! Mother... boo hoo..." Little Bun clung to the carriage window, waving reluctantly at his mother, his big, round eyes misty with tears.
"Alright!" Gu Changsheng waved at the slowly departing carriage, a slight dampness in his phoenix eyes.
"Alright then! I, the Tower Master, will make sure they are safely escorted to Linyuan City. No matter what plans you have, remember that both of you bear a great duty to the world—there can be no slip-ups!" Yue Xilou glanced at Gu Changsheng and Zhou Mu, mounted his horse, folded his fan, and said in a deep voice, "I’ll be waiting for you at Linyuan City! Hyah!"
The spirited horses neighed, and the sound of hooves filled the air. In a flash, Yue Xilou and two columns of the Dark Night Army disappeared from the Guest Garden.
Gu Changsheng stood there, watching his father and son depart, feeling a tinge of reluctance in his heart.
"Master?" Wang Buer, dressed in black, appeared beside Gu Changsheng and Zhou Mu.
"Take your men, remain in the shadows, and make sure to safely escort my father and son to Linyuan City!" Gu Changsheng ordered, straightening his expression at Wang Buer’s words.
"Yes!" Wang Buer responded upon hearing the words. In the next instant, numerous Hidden Guards dressed in black appeared all around and slipped away with Wang Buer.
After all, being born from the Imperial Secret Guards of Liaodong, their stealthy and agile skills were something even Gu Changsheng had to admit surpassed her own Dark Night Army – truly a specialization in expertise!
The Hidden Guards, their greatest mastery was exactly this secret protection!
"Master?" Shuang Jiang also appeared beside Gu Changsheng.
Watching Wang Buer and his group vanish into the Guest Garden, Gu Changsheng’s gaze lingered on the distant void as she slowly spoke, "Zhou Mu and I have long fled from our betrothal in the Capital, adding to that the auction incident in Licheng City. Borjigin Nian is now stuck in Linyuan City, hesitant to move forward. It wouldn’t be hard for those with minds to deduce that we’ve arrived here..."
No matter the talk of some Hidden World Clan’s disciple from Medicine King Valley, named Immortal, Yu Qingqiu and Good Official Wei were originally scions of noble families. Although their identities weren’t guessed that night, a slight turn of thought by anyone clever enough would reveal the truth. They’re not fools!
"Our identities, no matter how much we wish to conceal them, won’t stay hidden for long, alas..." At this, Gu Changsheng couldn’t help but sigh.
As for identities, she had long said they are burdens!
Though they’ve been cautious all along, their concealment cannot escape the eyes of the perceptive, and sooner or later they will be exposed!
Since that’s the case, she has no choice but to make comprehensive plans!
Thinking of this, Gu Changsheng couldn’t help but straighten her expression, turning to look at Shuang Jiang and the just-arrived Yan Qingcheng. Exchanging a glance with her evildoer, they shared a mutual understanding in their gaze as she continued solemnly, "Shuang Jiang, given the current circumstances, I’m sure the Dowager Empress Xiao informed you before sending you, that the future is uncertain. Some remain hidden in the shadows, treating the world as a chessboard. Our path ahead is ill-fated and unforeseeable."
"Master!" Shuang Jiang, upon hearing, instantly felt a tightness in her heart.
Yan Qingcheng also stepped forward with a grave expression, wanting to speak but stopping short.
Seeing this, Gu Changsheng raised a hand to interrupt their unsaid words and continued solemnly, "I know what you want to say. Perhaps you think my words are ominous, but I am accustomed to anticipating the worst while hoping for the best outcome!"
"Emperor Zhoulin is aging, and each of the Princes harbors wolves’ ambitions. The Great Zhou Dynasty Court is fraught with intrigue. With Zhou Mu’s departure with me, the future is unknown. To be frank, leaving the Capital and heading north from the Southern Country was simply for personal reasons. I must go to the Divine Demise Land, for there is something there I must obtain even at the cost of my life. I can abandon my duty as the Southern Emperor, but I cannot allow anyone to treat the world as a chessboard, disturbing the vastness of the winds and clouds!"
"Master! You..." Upon hearing this, Shuang Jiang was visibly shocked, seeing a resolute expression of breaking the cauldrons and sinking the boats upon her master’s face.
"Do not interrupt me, let me finish!" Gu Changsheng waved her hand, once more halting Shuang Jiang’s incomplete words as she continued solemnly, "Shuang Jiang, Yan Qingcheng, you are both Elder Senior Xiao’s confidants. Otherwise, she would not have sent you to Licheng City. Now, I must tell you, I have entrusted both the Southern Emperor and Great Zhou to Dowager Empress Xiao’s management, and you, I also know, have surely received secret orders from Dowager Empress Xiao to protect me at all costs!"
Upon hearing this, Shuang Jiang’s face flashed a heavy color, hesitant to speak.
Seeing this, Gu Changsheng naturally knew her speculation was correct. The corners of her mouth slightly curled, an understanding smile on her face, as she slowly spoke, "I appreciate Dowager Empress Xiao’s good intentions. Entrusting the Southern Country and Great Zhou, the world to her, leaves me without worry! However, I cannot allow you to act on your own!"
At this, Gu Changsheng’s bright young face showed a solemn expression, as the aura of the Southern Emperor unfolded entirely, she spoke seriously, "At first, I was unaware of someone plotting in the shadows, having lent the Fengyun Order to Borjigin Nian. Now, the Wind Cloud Mountain Villa, along with the entire Itinerant World’s Heroes, are embroiled with no retreat. However, I cannot let others be drawn into this grand game!"
"Master?"
"Master?"
Upon hearing this, Shuang Jiang and Yan Qingcheng’s faces immediately changed.
With a wave of her long sleeve, Gu Changsheng turned swiftly, her presence commanding without anger as she spoke, "Shuang Jiang, Yan Qingcheng, you, as those in power in Liaodong, must prioritize Liaodong above all. Today, I command you as the Southern Emperor, regardless of the future, regardless of what happens, even if I meet a tragic end in the North, Liaodong is not allowed to dispatch a single soldier! Hear me clearly, once Zhou Mu, and I depart from Licheng City, leaving the borders of Liaodong, it will have nothing to do with you. I order you to transmit this command to the Northern border, all frontier cities, keep the city gates tightly shut, and allow no one to enter or exit. Liaodong shall be the same for Great Zhou! Whether the Northern Mongolian flames spread or disorder arises in Divine Demise Land, what I want you to do remains constant, hold firm to the cities, ensuring my world remains untroubled!"
"Master, this cannot be!" Shuang Jiang immediately knelt with a thud upon hearing this.
Yan Qingcheng also trembled in spirit, promptly following in kneeling.
Gu Changsheng gazed down at them, speaking solemnly, "This is the order of I, Southern Emperor Changsheng! You are not to question! You only need to remember, as long as Zhou Mu and I are away, the cities must remain shut! I isolate the lands south of Linyuan City from the chaotic world, communicate to Dowager Empress Xiao, let her exert her iron will, ensuring this world’s peace!"
"Master! Your Majesty!" Shuang Jiang’s eyes reddened.
"If Zhou Mu and I, upon heading north, find no returning path, inform Dowager Empress Xiao, I want her to lead my Southern Country’s army, annex Great Zhou, consolidating the territory south of Linyuan City as one, granting her the title of Empress of the world..." Here, Gu Changsheng paused, fiercely closing her eyes before continuing, "Ask her to kindly treat my Southern Border Bashu’s Witch Gu People..."
