strictlysupreme Chapter 215 Gao Xian couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt.
Chapter 215 Gao Xian couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt.
But now, she clearly doesn't want to tell him.
But it's okay, he can wait.
"Where is this person?" Xie Yanli asked casually, without asking any further questions.
Qin Jiuwei shook her head, her tone tinged with helplessness: "I don't know. I only know his name. As for where he is now, or whether he is still practicing medicine, I have no idea."
In his previous life, Meng Qihuang appeared out of nowhere.
However, he appeared far too late...
If I could have found him sooner in this life, perhaps so many people wouldn't have died.
Xie Yanli pondered for a moment, "I will send someone to investigate. However, it will probably take some time."
Qin Jiuwei nodded, feeling slightly relieved.
Although she currently controls some power, the manpower she can use is limited to the capital and its surrounding areas. If she wants to find places further away, she must rely on Xie Yanli's strength.
"Thank you, my husband," she said softly, her voice tinged with gratitude.
If it were found, it would save the lives of millions.
Xie Yanli glanced at her, a slight smile playing on his lips, his tone tinged with affection: "Between us, there's no need for thanks."
The next day, noon.
"Young Madam, Young Master Jue will be overjoyed to see you later!" Nan Nan said in a light voice.
Qin Jiuwei couldn't help but smile upon hearing this.
In the past, Xie Jue would spend the whole day in the front yard when he went to school, and his lunch would be delivered to him in a food box by a maid.
Xie Jue would occasionally grumble to Qin Jiuwei that he wanted to come back for lunch.
She has consistently refused.
Xie Jue is a good kid in every way, except he's a bit playful. And at this age, he's also at the peak of his curiosity.
If she agreed to let him come back for lunch, she would definitely linger and play in the yard for a long time before going to class in the front yard.
But today at noon, the small kitchen made Xie Jue's favorite sweet and sour pork ribs.
He had been very obedient during this time, so she thought of letting Xie Jue come back for lunch and then giving him a day off in the afternoon.
As they walked and talked, Qin Jiuwei heard a familiar voice when she passed through the garden. She turned her head and immediately stopped in her tracks.
Xu Liu'er was sitting in the pavilion drinking tea, and standing next to her was a man in a green robe with a goatee, who looked like a schoolteacher.
The two were talking.
"Second Young Madam, I really don't know what to do with the young master! No matter how I teach him or what I say to him, he just won't learn!"
Liao Gao became more and more agitated as he spoke, and sweat broke out on his forehead.
Today is his first day teaching.
You don't know until you teach him; this lesson almost drove him crazy.
In all his years as a teacher, he had never seen a student with such a poor attitude towards learning!
To describe it as "playing the lute to a cow" would be an understatement!
Even if a cow is whipped, it knows to take two steps forward.
But this young master, he won't even acknowledge you if you whip him and sparks fly!
They're treating him like he's invisible!
How is he supposed to continue teaching after this?!
"Oh," Xu Liuer replied coldly after hearing this.
Liao Gao: ?
The second young mistress just now only answered with an "oh"!
How could the second young mistress be so indifferent to such an important matter?!
Liao Gao wiped the sweat from his brow and said repeatedly, "Second Young Madam, it's like this, the young master only started his formal education at the age of five, which is already slower than other children. The start of education is the most crucial time. If he falls behind even a little, he will fall behind others step by step in the future. What can we do then!"
"I see." Xu Liuer put down her teacup.
Liao Gao's hope was instantly rekindled, and he looked at her intently.
But then Xu Liuer said softly, "Then just ignore him."
Liao Gao: ?
"You teach him what you want, whether he learns it or not is up to him." Xu Liu'er smiled at him. "Everyone has their own destiny, there's no need to force it."
Liao Gao was speechless for a moment. He opened his mouth, wanting to struggle a little more.
"Second Young Madam, you can't say that..."
“Mr. Liao.” Xu Liu’er interrupted him directly, her eyes turning cold.
"You are the teacher I invited. Whom should you listen to, hmm?"
Liao Gao's back stiffened instantly, and he dared not speak again.
Upon hearing this, Qin Jiuwei, who had witnessed the entire event, curled the corners of her lips slightly.
Xu Liuer's ruthlessness to this extent truly impressed her.
The Imperial Palace, Lingyan Pavilion.
Mo Qingkui held the silver needles, their tips gleaming coldly in the candlelight.
"Miss!"
The maid Meng'er cried out, but she was a step too late.
The silver needle had already fallen, piercing straight into Mo Qingkui's fingertip.
Fresh blood gushed from the needle hole, starkly contrasting against the pale skin.
Mo Qingkui groaned in pain, her brows furrowed tightly.
She used to be someone who was even afraid of getting injections.
But now, I can prick myself with a needle without hesitation...
"Your Majesty..." Meng'er's voice was choked with sobs, "Why are you doing this to yourself..."
Mo Qingkui did not answer, but simply picked up the silver needles again.
The needle tip was aimed at her fingertips, falling again and again, blood flowing down her palm lines, staining her sleeves red.
Both hands trembled with pain, and in the end, he couldn't even hold the needle steady. The silver needle fell to the ground along with the blood, making a crisp sound.
Looking at her bloodied wounds, Mo Qingkui smiled with satisfaction.
Royal study room.
"Your Majesty, something has been delivered from Lingyan Pavilion," a young eunuch announced in a shrill voice at the door.
Gao Xian didn't even raise his eyebrows. "I'm not looking."
After he finished speaking, he paused for a moment, then suddenly remembered that he seemed to have seen Mo Qingkui in the Imperial Garden yesterday.
But at that time, he kept thinking about Qin Jiuwei.
He didn't listen carefully to what she was saying, and then left in a daze.
Mo Qingkui was indeed at fault for making the outer robe a few days ago, and he has been blaming her ever since.
But this time when he left the palace, he did something outrageous...
Thinking of this, Gao Xian couldn't help but feel a little guilty.
Seeing Gao Xian's expression, Eunuch Li, who was Gao Xian's personal attendant, understood everything.
He immediately stepped forward, took the item from the eunuch, and presented it to Gao Xian.
"Your Majesty," Eunuch Li respectfully raised the wooden tray.
Gao Xian turned his head and glanced at it, his gaze instantly freezing.
On the wooden tray lay a plain white handkerchief, with a delicate orchid embroidered on one corner.
And there were a few glaring bloodstains on the edge of the handkerchief.
Gao Xian frowned, a strange tightness gripping his heart.
How could there be bloodstains on a handkerchief?
"Where is Consort Chen?" he asked instinctively.
The young eunuch quickly replied, "Consort Chen is currently waiting outside the palace."
Gao Xian pursed his lips, his voice somewhat deep, "Have her come over."
Before long, Mo Qingkui slowly walked into the Imperial Study.
"Greetings to His Majesty." She gave a slight curtsy.
Mo Qingkui was wearing a light blue dress, her hair was simply styled, and she was completely different from her previous lively and energetic self.
Her eyes and brows exuded a calmness, like an orchid wet with dew, pure and fragile.
Gao Xian's gaze was fixed intently on her.