Chapter 482: A Familiar Face Appears
Chapter 482: A Familiar Face Appears
In the dead of night, a carriage adorned with colorful seashells slowly entered the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion, only coming to a halt at the entrance of Mingxin Hall.
Disciples along the way witnessed this scene, each of them astonished.
The Thousand Mechanism Pavilion had strict rules, and carriages were not allowed beyond the entrance, as a precaution against hidden weapons that might be concealed within, posing a threat to the Pavilion.
But this carriage not only moved freely within the Pavilion but also stopped right outside Mingxin Hall.
Everyone exchanged glances, recalling the various rumors circulating that day about the Young Miss and the Pavilion Master being ambushed. For a moment, some hearts were filled with unease.
"Miss, we've arrived." The coachman announced.
The person inside the carriage yawned, stretched lazily, and with a soft sigh, nearby disciples found themselves momentarily distracted.
Accompanied by a silvery bell-like laughter, a green-clad woman stepped out of the carriage.
Her radiant beauty made hearts tremble, and the disciples blushed, unable to avert their gazes from her.
After stepping into the yard, she snapped her fingers lightly.
The disciples snapped out of their trance.
Gong Sun Yu had been waiting in Mingxin Hall for a while. Upon seeing the green-clad woman, he was momentarily stunned but did not fall under her spell like the disciples.
He greeted her with a bow, "May I ask if you are the daughter of the Medicine King Valley?"
The green-clad woman smiled, "I prefer people to call me Mao Tu."
Gong Sun Yu nodded, "Miss Mao Tu."
The green-clad woman nimbly leaped onto a chair, "The second-in-command of the Thousand Mechanism Pavilion is indeed an interesting person."
Gong Sun Yu was adept at socializing, but he dared not take this woman lightly, as his elder brother had warned him—this woman was dangerous.
Gong Sun Yu spoke politely, "Miss Mao Tu, you've come a long way, and it's only reasonable to let you rest. However, my brother's condition is critical..."
Lan Yuelue smiled, "Then why not show me the way quickly?"
Gong Sun Yu hesitated, "Please forgive me, but I must ask you to blindfold yourself."
Expecting her to get angry, he was surprised when Lan Yuelue smiled and said, "Sure."
Gong Sun Yu signaled to a nearby maid, who brought forward a thick cloth to cover Lan Yuelue's eyes.
Gong Sun Yu led Lan Yuelue through a secret passage and into the secret chamber where Gongsun Yanming was located.
Shang Wuyou had been moved to the adjacent room, and at this moment, only Gongsun Yanming was meditating on the cold ice bed.
Hearing their footsteps, Gongsun Yanming slowly opened his eyes.
His face was haggard, his forehead darkened, his lips purple, and the veins on his neck stood out like twisted worms.
Lan Yuelue smiled, "Gong Sun Yanming, your poisoning is quite severe, isn't it?"
Gongsun Yanming spoke to Gong Sun Yu, "Go and check on Wuyou."
Gong Sun Yu sighed, "Big brother, I'd rather stay here with you."
Gongsun Yanming said, "You're no match for her."
Lan Yuelue smiled charmingly, "You should listen to your brother. If I really start fighting, you staying here will only add another casualty."
At this point, Gong Sun Yu had no choice but to leave first.
Lan Yuelue sat on the cold ice bed without hesitation, "The younger brother of the Pavilion Master is indeed loyal to him."
Gongsun Yanming didn't discuss Gong Sun Yu with her but asked, "How is the Valley Master Lan?"
Lan Yuelue smiled, "He's doing well. My father asked me to inquire about the price you requested. Is it ready? After he comes out of seclusion, he will come to the southwest to collect on your promise."
Gongsun Yanming's expression remained unchanged, "I'll be waiting for the Valley Master Lan at any time."
Lan Yuelue smiled in satisfaction, her gaze sweeping over him, "Is it that you contacted me, Gong Sun Yanming, hoping that I would help you detoxify?"
Gongsun Yanming said, "Apart from detoxification, I also want to ask Miss Lan to help treat another person.
Lan Yuelue asked with a smile that was more of a smirk, "Your daughter?"
Gongsun Yanming, not surprised that she knew about this, replied, "Yes, it's her."
Lan Yuelue spoke leisurely, "Gongsun Pavilion Master, you know the rules of Yao Wang Valley. One life for another, and you and your daughter make up two lives! Moreover, your status is noble, and even your legitimate younger brother's life can't compensate for yours. What do you plan to offer Yao Wang Valley in exchange this time?"
Gongsun Yanming used his fingertip to write four words on the Han Bing Chuang: "Can these two lives make up for it?"
Lan Yuelue's eyes widened, like a child seeing something new, and she eagerly nodded, "It's enough, it's enough!"
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Deep into the night, Meng Qianqian sat in her room eating dinner.
Gao Meng and Gao Yao took turns standing guard; Gao Meng during the first half of the night and Gao Yao during the latter half.
A maid, sweeping the corridor, curiously glanced into the room several times.
Seeing that Meng Qianqian was as indifferent as ever, showing no concern for Elder Yan's life, the maid found Meng Qianqian's cold-bloodedness a bit frightening.
"Is there something you need?" Meng Qianqian asked calmly.
The maid's heart skipped a beat. How did she know she was looking at her?
"N-no, nothing," the maid mumbled as she scurried away.
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Soon after, a hunting eagle flew into the room through the window, using its claws to pry open the window frame and enter. It placed a colorful seashell, which it had picked up from a carriage, next to Meng Qianqian's hand.
Meng Qianqian picked up the shell and examined it. "Is Yao Wang Valley your first trump card? Good, I was worried you wouldn't show up." She hadn't forgotten that Wuyou still owed Yao Wang Valley a life.
Compared to going to Yao Wang Valley's territory, the Southwest seemed more advantageous in terms of people and location.
Everything was progressing according to plan.
"Chirp!" The hunting eagle flapped its wings.
It wanted meat, meat!
Meng Qianqian gave it two pieces of jerky.
This lazy man only got two pieces after working so hard, but he earned it by fetching a shell.
Indeed, lazy men are worthless!
The hunting eagle gobbled down the jerky.
"Sister!" Tan'er climbed through the window frame and entered.
A smile appeared in Meng Qianqian's eyes. "Tan'er."
Tan'er jumped down and sat next to Meng Qianqian. She looked at the food on the table and said resentfully, "Sister, is this what you eat every day? Bean sprouts, vegetables... not even any meat! Thousand Mechanism Pavilion is too much!"
Meng Qianqian smiled, "I ate meat in the imperial palace."
Tan'er exclaimed, "My mother said we should eat meat every day!"
Meng Qianqian looked at her steadily, "Speaking of which, I've never asked about your mother."
Tan'er lowered her head and fidgeted with her fingers.
Meng Qianqian smiled, "Alright, I won't ask. You're worried about Wuyou's injury, aren't you? He's in the secret room of Mingxin Hall and is out of danger. Gongsun Yanming will take good care of him."
Tan'er huffed, "I wasn't going to ask about him! I came to tell you that I saw Gongsun Yanming! Didn't Xiao Ji say that no one can cure the poison of Si She?"
Meng Qianqian corrected, "It's Mao Tu."
Tan'er tilted her head, "Then what about the Yao Wang Valley's heiress who likes Chu Nan? Has she shown up? I'll go catch her!"
Meng Qianqian gently pressed Tan'er's hand, "No rush, she'll come to us after finishing her task."
Tan'er asked curiously, "What task is she doing?"
Meng Qianqian curved her lips, "Saving Gongsun Liuying."
Gongsun Yanming, you will soon discover that letting Mao Tu save your daughter was the biggest mistake you've ever made.
(End of Chapter)
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