Clouds and Moon Shadow

Turning around, Mu Nan came in carrying a quilt and a copper basin.

"Thank you," Gu Qingyue said gratefully as she reached out to take the gift.

"Young Master Qingyue, please rest for a while. If you need anything else, feel free to ask me. Our captain's camp is very close to here," Mu Nan said before turning and leaving.

Watching Mu Nan leave, Gu Qingyue quickly pulled the tent curtain closed. After confirming that no one was outside, she loosened her clothes and tore off her chest wrap, feeling like she was suffocating.

Who exactly said that women can just put on makeup, comb their hair, and dress like men and then go out and act like men? That's just too much suffering.

She looked at the cotton cloth lying to one side, turned over, pulled the quilt over herself, wrapped herself up tightly, rolled around on the bed, and finally breathed a sigh of relief before falling asleep.

He slept until the bright moon hung high in the sky.

Listening to the occasional footsteps outside, Gu Qingyue opened her eyes and began to contemplate life while lying under the covers.

We're finally in!

She needed to assess the situation first, wondering if she would be lucky enough to find that person soon. Here, she had to be extremely careful, as there were sharp-eyed and keen-witted people everywhere in the military camp. If she were to accidentally expose herself and be mistaken for a spy, it would be troublesome.

Turning over, Gu Qingyue released her spiritual power. Not far outside the tent, Mu Nan was talking to a man.

The man was tall and strong; who else could he be but Mu Bei?

"How is the young master's health? Where is Doctor Bai? Why did you come by yourself?" Mu Nan complained.

Mu Bei rubbed his stiff back. He had ridden his horse for three days and nights without sleep to rush here, almost following his master. His back was about to break, and more importantly, his buttocks hurt even more, but he couldn't say anything about it.

Remembering Doctor Bai's instructions, he solemnly said, "Doctor Bai said that the young master is not doing well right now. His medicinal herbs have not yet been found. The Lisheng Grass is too rare. He has decided to go deeper into Meigu Mountain to search for it, but he is afraid that this time it will take a long time."

After a pause, Mu Bei lowered his voice: "Young Master's poison can't be delayed any longer. Doctor Bai is very anxious and asked me to ask Master for advice. You should go find Master right away."

After saying that, he rubbed his lower back again.

"I'll go right away, you go and rest for a while, I'll be right back," Mu Nan said, looking at his companion with heavy dark circles under his eyes with great sympathy.

Separation Grass? Gu Qingyue's eyes widened. Wasn't that one of the rare medicinal herbs she found with the little fox last time?

Also, who is this young master they're talking about? Could it be Mu Xiaoqi's nephew, Mu Jinyan? He seemed alright when we met last time!

poisoned?

Gu Qingyue suddenly sat up, thought for a moment, dressed herself, took out the Life-Separating Grass from her spatial storage, and quickly left the tent.

Suddenly, she stopped in her tracks.

How did she explain what she heard? They were talking from quite a distance, how did she know?

Taking the herbs over there would expose that I was eavesdropping.

Gu Qingyue turned around and walked back into the tent. It seemed she had to think of another way.

"Young Master Qingyue," Mu Nan's voice suddenly came from behind.

Gu Qingyue's back stiffened.

What are you afraid of?

"Captain Mu," Gu Qingyue turned around, looked at the man beside Mu Nan, her brows furrowed and her steps anxious, and quickly spoke.

"Is something wrong?" Mu Yun Chu asked, noticing Gu Qing Yue's somewhat stiff expression.

"Oh, is that so? I rested all afternoon and wanted to go for a walk, but when I came out I found it was too late, and it's not convenient to go far from the military camp, so I thought I'd do it tomorrow," Gu Qingyue quickly made up, while secretly putting the Lisheng Grass into her space.

Hopefully, it hasn't been discovered.

Mu Yun Chu silently observed Gu Qing Yue for a few moments before speaking, "Come with me, I was just about to look for you."

"Okay," Gu Qingyue said, quickly following the man who had turned and walked away in a hurry.

Once inside Mu Yun Chu's tent, Gu Qing Yue began to secretly observe, wanting to know what the difference was between a captain's tent and hers.

As she was looking around with her eyes darting about, Mu Yun Chu's voice rang in her ears: "Qing Yue, please sit down."

Gu Qingyue immediately snapped out of her daze, nodded, and sat down.

"May I ask you, young master, to heal my nephew?" Mu Yun Chu asked.

Gu Qingyue feigned surprise and asked, "What's wrong, Young Master Mu?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Yun Chu frowned, her worry evident in her expression.

Seeing this, Mu Nan quickly explained Mu Jinyan's situation in detail, including the fact that Doctor Bai was going to collect the Life-Giving Grass.

After all, if Gu Qingyue is to be asked to seek medical treatment, these are things that need to be known.

Gu Qingyue, in a dramatic mood, asked in surprise, "Separation Grass? Can it save the young master? I happened to get two when I went to the mountains to collect herbs last time. I wonder if they can be of any help?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Yun Chu's gaze towards her immediately changed. She suddenly stood up, her eyes filled with inquiry, but even more so with surprise.

"Is this true? Could you please spare my nephew's life, young master? Whatever you ask of me, I, the captain, will grant it!" Mu Yun Chu replied in a deep voice.

"Of course, of course. It's only right for a doctor to offer the Life-Saving Grass. However, could you please do me a small favor, Commander Mu?" Gu Qingyue thought for a moment, then sat up straight, looking extremely serious.

Upon hearing this, Mu Yun Chu remained calm and said, "Please speak frankly, Young Master Qing Yue."

He wasn't against fair trade, and the boy in front of him was sincere, so he didn't think the boy was trying to take advantage of the situation, nor was he that kind of person.

He secretly decided that he would agree to whatever Gu Qingyue asked for. After all, his second brother only had this one legitimate son, and he had to protect this bloodline for him, no matter what the cost.

Fame, money, power—he would grant them anything.

Gu Qingyue looked at the two serious-looking men and servants in front of her, coughed awkwardly, and said, "First of all, could you please call me Qingyue or Gu Qingyue from now on? I'm not used to calling you 'Young Master' all the time; it sounds a little awkward. Secondly, could you please ask Commander Mu for permission to take a few days off if I have important business? I asked around in our camp, and even the temporary military doctor only gets one day off a month. I'm afraid if there's something important at the Gu residence, I'll have to rush back. I wonder what the two requests from above are like—" Seeing the strange expressions on the two men's faces, Gu Qingyue suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

Touching her nose, Gu Qingyue forced herself to continue, "Isn't this a bit too much? I know the rules in the military are very strict. If it's too much trouble, just forget it, pretend I didn't say anything, haha------."

Mu Yun Chu was at a loss for words. He was prepared to bleed a lot, but after all this time, this kid only had this much to ask for?

It was as if he had opened a huge chest of gold to give away, and the person in front of him said he only wanted a small brass lock on the chest.

I felt a mix of emotions, a little touched, and a little curious—curious if this young man truly only had this one request, or if he had ulterior motives.

It's no wonder he made wild guesses in his heart. Since he could remember, he had been in the midst of a turbulent and treacherous world, and even after joining the army and making countless military achievements, he was still suppressed and unable to rise to prominence.

He only got this position as a captain after being transferred to General Gu's command. He couldn't stand being suppressed, so he was promoted.

So, does someone who is detached from worldly concerns and seeks little benefit or reward truly exist in his view?

Gu Qingyue waited for a long time, but neither Mu Yun Chu nor Mu Nan spoke, only looking at her with strange eyes.

Gu Qingyue was too embarrassed to continue. After a moment of stunned silence, she stood up and waved her hand, "Haha, just pretend I didn't say anything. I know it might be a bit biased and not easy to handle. Okay, I'm leaving now. I'll bring the herbs over right away. Please wait a moment."