Gu Moran turned to look at the window.
Lin Qingdai remained in the same position, but her ears had quietly turned red.
"There's no need to take my pulse, but Consort Lin is very agile," Gu Moran said. "If I develop a fever at night and become delirious, I'll need Miss Lin to stay with me."
Lin Qingdai stared at him.
"Say one more word and you'll be sleeping in the woodshed."
"Then I'll be freezing!"
"It's perfect when it's frozen; it cools you down."
Murong Xue laughed even louder this time. After laughing for a couple of seconds, Gu Moran slightly tightened his grip on her palm and pulled her forward half a step.
She nearly bumped into his arms.
Gu Moran!
"I cannot stand firmly."
"You can't even stand still, my foot!"
Murong Xue raised her hand to pinch him, but Gu Moran took the opportunity to release her wrist, put his arm around her waist, and gently pressed her down against the medicine table.
The medicine sieve made a soft sound when it was struck.
Shen Ling'er blushed and hurriedly went to hold the medicine bowl.
"Stop causing trouble here, or you'll ruin my medicinal herbs!"
Gu Moran braced himself against the edge of the table with one hand, while the other remained on Murong Xue's waist. Hearing this, he turned around.
" Ling'er, don't worry, I'm very gentle."
The medicine spoon in Shen Ling'er's hand fell into the bowl with a "clatter".
Su Yao finally raised her eyes.
"Is Your Highness going to turn the world upside down today?"
Gu Moran a few steps closer to Murong Xue and chuckled softly upon hearing this.
"I don't understand what you're saying."
"If you don't understand, that's fine." Su Yao closed the incense box, her tone calm. "Tomorrow I will record the Prince's nighttime intrusion into the pharmacy and disruption of the medicinal herbs in the accounts, and write a letter to my mother later."
Gu Moran Murong Xue and turned to walk to Su Yao's side.
He bent down and pressed his fingers against the incense box in front of her.
" Shopkeeper Su? Do you think Mother will be happy or angry when she sees this? She can't wait for her son to make something of himself so she can hold her precious grandson soon."
Su Yao blushed even more, but didn't flinch.
He simply raised his hand and put a calming incense pill into Gu Moran's mouth.
The spiced pills taste bitter.
Gu Moran's smile froze.
Su Yao said slowly, "Then please have Your Highness take your medicine first."
Murong Xue leaned against the medicine table, laughing so hard she couldn't straighten up.
"Serves you right."
Shen Ling'er couldn't help but smile, and was about to speak when Gu Moran picked up the warm water beside him, took a sip, and swallowed the pill.
He turned his head to look at Shen Ling'er.
Shen Ling'er's heart skipped a beat.
Why are you looking at me like that?
Gu Moran put down his teacup and walked towards her.
I've taken the medicine.
So what?
"Not so great. If you can't take it tonight, remember to yell at Su Yao and Shen Ling'er. One of them is feeding you the medicine, and the other is making it."
"My medicine is for calming the nerves, don't—"
Gu Moran had already stopped in front of her.
Shen Ling'er looked up and glared at him, her eyes a little confused.
" Gu Moran, stop fooling around, this is a pharmacy."
"I know."
"You knew I was wrong, yet you still acted recklessly?"
"Precisely because it's a pharmacy, you should obediently treat my illness."
Gu Moran spoke, he lowered his head, standing very close.
Shen Ling'er's breathing hitched, and she raised her hand to brace against his shoulder.
Don't get so close.
"I am truly ill."
You look more energetic than anyone else.
"That's because Ling'er is a skilled doctor."
That's incredibly shameless.
Shen Ling'er was so angry that she wanted to stomp on his foot, but before she could move her toes, Gu Moran had already grabbed her wrist and gently lifted it up.
"Alright, that's enough."
His voice lowered as he looked at the crowd.
"I suddenly remembered something important."
Shen Ling'er was stunned.
Gu Moran looked at them, her tone unusually serious.
"If Zhao Wuxu's blade had truly fallen today, Tiedan's life would have been ruined. It's all thanks to Xue'er and Qingdai."
The pharmacy fell silent.
Murong Xue's smile faded slightly, and Su Yao stopped fiddling with the incense box.
Lin Qingdai, who was outside the window, jumped in through the window frame.
Gu Moran walked to the middle of the room and looked at her.
"I know you've all been guarding outside."
Lin Qingdai held the knife and did not deny it.
"Hmph, it's not that difficult. We caught up from the start."
"Yes, but there is still danger, so I thank you."
Lin Qingdai looked at him, her brows furrowed low.
"Actually, I could see that Zhao Wuxu was nothing to fear, but Pu Yunshan was a Fourth Rank martial artist. It was thanks to Murong Xue that I was able to help; otherwise, I'm afraid I really wouldn't be a match for him."
Murong Xue also spoke up.
"I've seen through Pu Yunshan's strength, but Gu Moran, I can't figure you out. You were clearly only Sixth Rank in the capital, but now you..."
"Ahem, thanks to Ling'er's excellent tonics, and Su Yao taking care of everything, I have no worries and can focus on learning martial arts from you and Qingdai. In addition, with my natural talent, I've been able to progress by leaps and bounds..."
Stop talking nonsense, you smooth talker.
I'm asking you, you're probably not even sure if Murong Xue and I can defeat Pu Yunshan, are you?"
"Um."
"Then why did you let Tiedan get arrested?"
Gu Moran remained silent for a moment, then raised his hand and touched the medicine bowl on the table.
He didn't say that he had Eye of Detection that could tell Pu Yunshan was a person of conscience.
He just sighed.
"Some things must be revealed by Zhao Wuxu himself. Yun Zhengze also needs to see for himself what kind of person Lady Wang is raising."
Lin Qingdai's jawline tightened, and she remained silent.
Taking her by surprise, Gu Moran tightened his grip and pulled her into his arms.
"What... what are you doing?"
"I've walked too many roads and handled too many things today. I'm tired and want a hug."
Murong Xue, who was standing to the side, clicked her tongue.
He'd barely uttered two serious sentences before his true colors were revealed.
Gu Moran held Lin Qingdai in his arms.
"I am indeed filled with lingering fear today."
"Fortunately, we have two ladies who are highly skilled in martial arts."
"Thanks for your hard work."
Lin Qingdai pursed her lips, and after a long while, she said in a muffled voice, "Next time, don't use children as bait."
"Very well. I have remembered."
Lin Qingdai looked up at him, as if trying to discern how much truth was in his words.
Gu Moran let go of her and turned to take Shen Ling'er's hand again.
Caught off guard, Shen Ling'er was brought close by him.
Seeing this, Murong Xue crossed her arms and snorted, " Gu Moran, are you addicted to hugging me?"
"My cultivation is unstable tonight."
"Your cultivation is unstable, what does that have to do with carrying someone?"
"Have."
What is it?
Gu Moran said seriously, "I only feel at ease when I'm holding you all."
Su Yao finally couldn't help but raise her hand and press her forehead.
I'm speechless.
"Does Consort Su also want peace of mind?"
Su Yao looked up.
Gu Moran had already pulled her over.
Shen Ling'er had never seen such a scene before. She tried to break free, but Gu Moran held her tightly.
" Ling'er," Gu Moran looked down at her, "I really can't control myself today. You're a doctor, give me a solution."
Shen Ling'er bit her lip and whispered, "I already said, rest and recuperate."
"I can't calm down."
"Then... then let's practice with the knife, practice with the sword, and run a few laps."
Lin Qingdai said from the side, "I can accompany you to the training ground."
Gu Moran immediately shook her head.
"The wind is strong at night, and I am in poor health."
Murong Xue scoffed.
Why don't you just say your legs are weak?
Gu Moran looked at her.
" Xue'er wants to give it a try?"