Nangong Mo glanced at Du Chun indifferently, "If you can't stand it, you can go with her."
"A'mo, you!" Du Chun was so angry she couldn't speak.
Seeing that Nangong Mo's mind was made up, the wet nurse was extremely anxious. She quickly signaled to the maids beside her to inform Lan Qingqing, who was still kneeling outside.
However, before her maids could leave, Bai Qi had already arrived in front of Lan Qingqing and conveyed his master's order.
Lan Qingqing was shocked upon hearing this, but in her heart, she blamed all her current suffering on Gu Qianying, believing that it was because of that lowly woman Gu Qianying that she had fallen to such a state.
"No, it can't be. Brother Mo wouldn't treat Qing'er like this. Bai Qi, you must be mistaken. Qing'er wants to go in and see Brother Mo. Qing'er wants to ask for clarification."
Lan Qingqing appeared pitiful and dejected. Coupled with her usual innocent and friendly demeanor, Bai Qi couldn't help but persuade her, "Miss Qing'er, my master is currently very angry. You shouldn't go in and displease him further. Actually, I think it would be best if you followed your master's instructions for now. When my master's anger subsides, he will surely let Miss Qing'er return."
Lan Qingqing secretly cursed Bai Qi as an idiot. If she really moved out, it wouldn't be so easy to return. Once Gu Qianying, that lowly woman, married in, she would have no chance of returning.
Therefore, she absolutely could not fall into this trap!
On the surface, she looked at Bai Qi with gratitude, "Bai Qi, I know you're saying this for Qing'er's own good, but Qing'er... Qing'er..."
Tears welled up in Lan Qingqing's eyes. Before she could finish speaking, her body went limp, and she fainted.
Bai Qi was startled and exclaimed, "Miss Qing'er! Miss Qing'er!"
After Lan Qingqing fainted, Bai Qi quickly returned to the palace to report.
Du Chun and the wet nurse were very worried.
Du Chun was the first to rush over, pick up the unconscious Lan Qingqing, and take her back to her room, checking her pulse.
The wet nurse was supported by two maids, following closely behind. As she walked, her face was sallow, and she coughed occasionally.
At this moment, Nangong Mo remained seated in his wheelchair, his expression indifferent.
Bai Qi cautiously asked, "Master, aren't you being a bit... too much towards Miss Qing'er?"
His words, upon meeting Nangong Mo's cold gaze, were quickly swallowed back.
"No one can bully this prince's woman!"
Such domineering words left Bai Qi speechless.
"I'm so thirsty, hurry up and get me some tea, quickly!"
Nangong Li strode in, fanning himself with his fan. As soon as he entered the hall, he complained of thirst and demanded tea. He also unceremoniously picked up the unfinished cup of tea in front of Nangong Mo and drank it all.
Afterward, he said, "Ninth Imperial Uncle, I've dealt with that fellow Xu Zichen for you. The rest is up to you."
With that said, Nangong Li closed his fan and declared, "Guards, bring that person in."
Two dark guards in black clothing dragged in a man wearing a green robe, whose face appeared aged.
After the two dark guards brought the man in, they left.
Subsequently, Nangong Li also dismissed the maids serving in the hall.
"Ninth Imperial Uncle, this person is the one responsible for procuring the food materials and minor daily necessities for the various rooms within the Poisonous Doctor's Pavilion. He is the old medicine boy."
Nangong Mo raised his eyelids and glanced at the man indifferently before speaking, "Yes, Bai Qi, go and get what this prince has prepared and hand it to him."
"Yes, Master," Bai Qi replied.
A moment later, Nangong Li had his men quietly escort the old medicine boy out. As he left, the old medicine boy looked somewhat nervous and his face was pale.
The next day.
The back mountain of the Poisonous Doctor's Pavilion.
Gu Qianying and Nangong Xuanning were traversing the mountain forest, searching for the truly rescued individuals.
Along the way, several unfamiliar contestants had joined them from behind.
Those people had not originally been heading in the same direction, but later one of them accidentally injured his arm, and a person from the Purple Gold Gang treated him.
Everyone here was a participant learning medicine, so they naturally knew some medical skills. However, a healer cannot heal themselves, which led to the current situation.
"Sister Zijing, thank you so much. I'm grateful."
The person spoke in a gentle tone, dressed in a pale yellow dress, named Feng Qingban. She said she was the eldest daughter of the Feng family.
Beside her were two women dressed in green and pink respectively. One was named Wen Gulan and the other Su Hanzhu. They claimed to be young ladies from ordinary families.
Gu Qianying didn't say anything about the three additional companions, but Nangong Xuanning beside her seemed displeased.
"You look for yourselves, why are you following us? Hurry up and leave."
Nangong Xuanning showed her displeasure.
"Sister, more people mean more help. Don't worry, the three of us will absolutely not compete with you sisters for people to save. It's just that walking in the mountains, one never knows what dangers one might encounter. It's always better to be together than to act alone, isn't it?"
Wen Gulan smiled, attempting to reach out and friendly take Nangong Xuanning's hand, but she recoiled in disgust.
Wen Gulan smiled awkwardly but didn't seem to mind.
"Yes, sisters, more people mean we can help each other, right?"
"I don't care. I dislike you anyway. Hurry up and get lost, and don't bother me." Nangong Xuanning was persistent.
Feng Qingban and the other two looked somewhat displeased.
"Forget it, let's go together. More people mean mutual support."
Gu Qianying spoke at this moment.
"Thank you, Miss Gu." Feng Qingban and the other two appeared overjoyed.
Nangong Xuanning glared at Gu Qianying, infuriated.
Pulling Gu Qianying aside, Nangong Xuanning whispered fiercely, "Are you an idiot? Those three faces are so unfamiliar. I've never seen them in the first round of assessment. It's likely they have ill intentions for appearing so suddenly. Why are you still letting them follow us? Are you tired of living?"
Gu Qianying's expression was calm and indifferent, "If we don't let them follow, how can we know their intentions?"
Nangong Xuanning suddenly realized, "You mean...?"
Originally, three people traveling together had become six.
Along the way, Feng Qingban and the other two deliberately separated Gu Qianying and her companions, as if each was paired with one person.
However, they were also very tactful. On the road, the three of them continuously asked Gu Qianying and her companions for medical knowledge, trying to gain their favor.
Zi Jin and Zi Yin were cold by nature and rarely spoke.
Gu Qianying only responded occasionally.
It was Nangong Xuanning who made many sarcastic and mocking remarks along the way. However, when Wen Gulan, who followed behind her, wanted to retort angrily, she suppressed it, not daring to show her anger.
The six walked along a rugged mountain path.
"Help!"
Suddenly, a cry for help echoed.
A pregnant woman with a bulging belly walked over with difficulty from not far away.
Blood flowed from beneath the woman, and her face was very pale.
Gu Qianying and the others immediately surrounded her.
Seeing people surrounding her, the pregnant woman knelt on the ground, supporting herself with the roots of a nearby tree.
As the woman lay down, a branch tore her sleeve, revealing her fair arm.
The woman clutched her stomach, in pain, and didn't notice.
"Help, please save my child, kind people, please save my child."
The woman's expression was one of great agony.
"Gu Qianying, is this person about to give birth?"
Nangong Xuanning was about to lift the woman's skirt from below her abdomen when Gu Qianying suddenly slapped her hand away.
"Don't touch blindly."
Nangong Xuanning looked at Gu Qianying, not understanding, "What are you doing? If you don't take a look, how will you know if she's about to give birth?"
Gu Qianying remained silent, her gaze fixed on the faint black mole on the woman's arm.
Although it had been carefully treated, she still noticed something amiss.
Her hand, which had been about to take the woman's pulse, instinctively retracted.
Seeing this, Nangong Xuanning frowned slightly, "Why are you still standing there? Hurry up and save her!"
Saying this, Nangong Xuanning pushed Gu Qianying aside and was about to help the woman take her pulse.
She wouldn't be able to deliver the baby, but she could still use medicine to alleviate the woman's pain, thus considering it a form of rescue.
As Nangong Xuanning thought this, before her hand could reach out, Gu Qianying grabbed her by the collar and forcefully pulled her in the opposite direction.
Before leaving, Gu Qianying gave Zi Yin a look.
Zi Yin understood immediately.
"Ah, look quickly, there's a mouse, right behind you. A very big one."
Zi Jin quickly said loudly and then quickly hid to the side.