I Have Medicine

Chapter 551 - (Breakthrough) The clandestinely meeting couple.

As soon as Gu Zuo finished speaking, he actually extended his spiritual power.

While it was true that he wanted to change the subject, he was also genuinely curious to observe the behavior of the three individuals after they entered the City Lord’s mansion.

Perhaps it was because they were in someone else’s domain, but all three behaved with considerable decorum. After being assigned to their respective courtyards, they each settled in quietly without causing any trouble.

Gu Zuo observed for a while but found it rather uninteresting. He didn’t notice anything suspicious, so he withdrew his spiritual power shortly after.

By then, the awkwardness between him and his big brother—what he assumed was awkwardness—had dissipated significantly.

Gongyi Tianheng gently squeezed Gu Zuo’s fingers and said, “Let’s rest.”

Gu Zuo naturally had no objections.

The two returned to their room to prepare for bed.

Just before sleeping, Gu Zuo, remembering the earlier ambiguous moments, started to feel a little embarrassed in the dim light. Almost instinctively, he released his spiritual power again.

And then—

“Hmm?” Gu Zuo couldn’t help but make a sound.

Gongyi Tianheng opened his eyes. “Ah Zuo, what is it?”

Gu Zuo’s expression turned complex. “Big Brother, I think I’ve found something unusual.”

Hearing this, Gongyi Tianheng sat up.

Gu Zuo continued, “I noticed that Wu Yingyuan’s maid, Qing Wan, has gone to Ge Shijing’s courtyard…”

That was incredibly odd!

Qing Wan was Wu Yingyuan’s trusted attendant. Could it be that Wu Yingyuan’s daytime behavior was an act, and she had sent Qing Wan to communicate with Ge Shijing—or perhaps to carry out some other scheme?

This was undeniably a lead worth investigating.

Gu Zuo looked toward Gongyi Tianheng.

Gongyi Tianheng smiled faintly. “I’ll accompany Ah Zuo to take a look.”

Gu Zuo grinned and immediately got out of bed.

Of course, if they were going to investigate, they couldn’t go unprepared. They needed to conceal themselves to avoid being discovered. So, as usual, they donned their disguises—black robes that could hide their presence. With the additional benefit of Gu Zuo’s spiritual power shielding them, the two moved through the shadows, making it nearly impossible for anyone in this Eight Desolations City to notice their movements.

Guided by Gu Zuo’s spiritual power, they quickly arrived outside Ge Shijing’s courtyard. Silently, they positioned themselves in a hidden corner within the courtyard to observe what was happening inside.

Standing close to Gongyi Tianheng, Gu Zuo, feeling a bit tense, instinctively grabbed his wrist.

Gongyi Tianheng gently rubbed Gu Zuo’s fingers with the pad of his thumb, calming him down.

Gu Zuo then used his spiritual power to envelop the room, transmitting the scene inside directly to his consciousness. Simultaneously, employing some mental techniques, he shared the same image with Gongyi Tianheng.

Gongyi Tianheng was slightly startled at first but quickly realized this was due to Gu Zuo’s significant progress in spiritual power and the effects of their Guardian Contract. With growing interest, he began “watching” the scene alongside Gu Zuo.

But in the next moment, Gu Zuo was utterly mortified.

After entering the room, Qing Wan, like a delicate swallow, quietly threw herself into Ge Shijing’s arms, snuggling against his chest.

Gu Zuo: “…”

Of all the scenarios he had imagined, he hadn’t expected this.

So, Qing Wan and Ge Shijing are actually having an affair? It seems that Wu Yingyuan has nothing to do with this at all!

Gongyi Tianheng was also caught off guard, his body pausing briefly.

Gu Zuo watched in utter disbelief as Qing Wan giggled coyly at Ge Shijing. Ge Shijing’s hand rested on Qing Wan’s waist, then slid upwards to lift her skirt. His large hand ventured beneath, and in an instant, Qing Wan let out a soft, coquettish moan. Her body seemed to melt into Ge Shijing’s embrace, trembling slightly. Her eyes were sultry as she wrapped her arms around his neck. With a subtle movement, she extended her fair legs and hooked them around Ge Shijing’s waist.

She tilted her body, offering her softness to Ge Shijing’s lips while twisting her waist. At the same time, she tugged at his belt, pushed aside his robes, and leaned herself forward—

Gu Zuo’s spiritual connection abruptly broke.

The images disappeared from both Gu Zuo and Gongyi Tianheng’s consciousness.

Although the two in the room hadn’t fully stripped, their actions left no doubt about what was happening. Gu Zuo didn’t need a clearer view to understand their intentions.

It was all happening so… brazenly!

Gu Zuo didn’t want to see any of it. However, he couldn’t help but recall how Qing Wan had seemed so gentle and elegant before. But now, during this secret rendezvous with Ge Shijing, she had barely stepped through the door before launching straight into the main act, enacting a live spring palace scene.

What followed didn’t require Gu Zuo’s spiritual power to “see.” The faint sounds from the room—while subtle enough to be drowned out by the night breeze and inaudible to others—reached Gu Zuo perfectly. After all, he was standing in the closest corner to the room, and his sharp hearing caught every sound.

Even if Gu Zuo wanted to ignore it, those noises seemed to have a life of their own, sneaking into his ears. He was left speechless.

To make matters worse, Gongyi Tianheng, his heart’s beloved, was standing right beside him. This only added to his embarrassment, making it impossible to shake off the awkwardness.

Just as Gu Zuo was about to suggest leaving to escape the situation, Gongyi Tianheng’s voice suddenly broke the silence.

[Gu Zuo, listen carefully.]

Gu Zuo immediately froze in shock.

Listen carefully???

Why on earth should he listen to this kind of thing?!

Gongyi Tianheng, with his hood still up, reached out and ruffled Gu Zuo’s hair.

[…Listen to what they are saying.]

Only then did Gu Zuo come to his senses.

He knew his big brother well enough to understand that Gongyi Tianheng wasn’t the kind of person who enjoyed eavesdropping on others’… such things. Since he had asked Gu Zuo to listen, it must mean he suspected something.

So, suppressing the awkwardness from the earlier shock, Gu Zuo focused and started to discern the conversation between the moans and wet sounds in the room.

“Ah… Young Master Ge… If you… marry—”

“—Ah!”

“I can… be with you… anytime…”

Ge Shijing had been enjoying himself, but after hearing Qing Wan’s words, he took a heavy breath and said, “I’ll die for you… Ha… If it weren’t for you, would I care about that female beast? She looks decent, but she’s too rough, no grace. You, on the other hand, are delicate, soft, and irresistible… When I marry her, I’ll make you my concubine! Ha ha!”

Then, more flirtatious and teasing words followed. The two of them continued to exchange passionate words, and from the fragmented information leaking out, Gu Zuo managed to piece together a rough idea of what was going on.

It seemed that for some unknown reason, Qing Wan had been secretly involved with Ge Shijing for a long time. This wasn’t their first rendezvous. Ge Shijing, who didn’t care for the heroic Wu Yingyuan, actually preferred Qing Wan as his concubine, which was why he had proposed to Wu Yingyuan.

So, after Ge Shijing moved into the city lord’s residence, these two lovebirds couldn’t resist their passion. Qing Wan took the chance one night to meet with Ge Shijing privately. The flames of desire flared, and before long, they were entangled.

Gu Zuo: “…”

So all this eavesdropping was just to discover this? A couple of people hooking up… What’s there to investigate? But there was still something that confused him. If Ge Shijing is so interested in Qing Wan, why doesn’t he just ask Wu Yingyuan for her? After all, the two were in love, and Ge Shijing could have easily taken her as a concubine. Wu Yingyuan wouldn’t have rejected him. So why go through all this trouble to marry Wu Yingyuan and then take Qing Wan as a concubine? Wouldn’t this just cause a rift between Ge Shijing and the Eight Desolations City?

Gu Zuo was puzzled and quietly turned to ask Gongyi Tianheng—he felt something was off.

Gongyi Tianheng, after listening, gave Gu Zuo a slight nod.

[Ge Shijing may be an elite genius from the bronze-ranked forces, but there are others of equal or even greater status in the same sect. The power of Eight Desolations City is considerable. If Ge Shijing could marry Wu Yingyuan, it would strengthen his own position. Naturally, he wants both a virtuous wife and a beautiful concubine.]

Gu Zuo understood.

That makes sense… He had a feeling someone like Ge Shijing wouldn’t make trouble for himself on purpose.

Then, more sounds came from the room.

Ge Shijing, panting heavily, said, “You said you didn’t want to leave your mistress. Now, what do you have to say about this?”

Gu Zuo froze again.

Wait a second, Ge Shijing is saying Qing Wan doesn’t want to leave?

Gongyi Tianheng sent a message.

[Ge Shijing is just going with the flow, but it’s Qing Wan who is the real puzzle. Since she’s already involved with Ge Shijing, why would she say something like that? It’s truly something worth examining.]

Gu Zuo felt a jolt in his heart.

[So, Brother suspects that the real problem lies with Qing Wan?]

Gongyi Tianheng gave a slight nod.

[If she were truly loyal, she wouldn’t have gotten involved with Ge Shijing in the first place. After getting involved, she now acts as if she’s still loyal.]

Gu Zuo furrowed his brows.

[Could it be that she’s truly loyal and doesn’t want to betray Wu Yingyuan, so she’s unwilling to leave with Ge Shijing, but at the same time, she’s been blinded by love and wants to share a husband with Wu Yingyuan?]

Gongyi Tianheng smiled.

[It’s not impossible.]

Gu Zuo: “…”

Gongyi Tianheng reassured him.

[She earned Wu Yingyuan’s trust, so she’s probably not stupid, but what she’s done now is rather foolish. It’s true that love can cloud one’s judgment, but in my view, it’s already something to keep a close eye on.]

Gu Zuo agreed.

In truth, many things could be explained with some reasoning, as human hearts are difficult to read. It seemed like anything could happen, no matter how illogical it might seem, as emotions can often lead to decisions, and various factors can cause certain outcomes.

At present, Qing Wan’s behavior was suspicious, so until other possible suspects were found, it made sense to keep a close watch on her.

Furthermore… in this world, both martial artists and pharmacists have very keen instincts.

If no flaws could be found, that’s one thing, but once a flaw is discovered, even the smallest of cracks could become an opening.