Reborn as a Happy Wife in a Rural Family
Chapter 108: Can’t Pretend Anymore

Chapter 108: Chapter 108: Can’t Pretend Anymore

Actions speak louder than words.

However, she hadn’t expected Young Master Qingchen and his two servants to show up uninvited the very next day, nor that they would manage to see Gu Qingli’s true face.

Gu Qingli gritted her teeth; she had never encountered someone so thick-skinned and shameless in her life.

It’s certainly been an eye-opener.

She couldn’t keep up the pretense any longer.

In the living room, Gu Qingli watched the overly familiar trio—master and servants—with cold eyes, wishing she could throw them out.

Wuqing stood behind her, emanating a frosty aura towards Young Master Qingchen and his companions.

However, the three of them seemed oblivious, especially Young Master Qingchen. He had shed his usual icy demeanor, his face wreathed in a warm smile as he gazed directly at Gu Qingli, his lips lightly pursed.

Indeed, the Divine Physician he had imagined is absolutely stunning.

But when he saw her hair styled like a married woman’s, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes.

Whether she has a man or not, it won’t be an obstacle for me.

He was quite satisfied with his sudden visit today and decided not to press his luck further, lest he scare his beauty away.

It’s best to quit while I’m ahead.

He spoke softly, "My apologies for this unannounced visit, Divine Physician. Please forgive our impertinence. I am immensely grateful for your curing my leg. Thank you ever so much!"

Gu Qingli retorted coldly, "You acknowledge your impertinence yet still expect forgiveness? What sort of logic is that? You’ve seen me, and you’ve offered your thanks. Now, you may leave. Wuqing, see them out."

With that, she rose and departed.

The burning intensity in Young Master Qingchen’s eyes was identical to how Xiao Yunjing looked at her; she couldn’t possibly misunderstand his intentions.

First, I dealt with one lunatic, Chen Erlang, and now another has appeared. That Chen Erlang was easy enough to handle, but this one will be far more troublesome.

Gu Qingli felt like she had shot herself in the foot. If I had known this would happen, I wouldn’t have treated his blasted leg in the first place!

Young Master Qingchen, seemingly oblivious to her coldness and annoyance, cheerfully departed the Gu residence with his servants.

Little Anzi pushed his young master’s wheelchair, while Tieniu, his hands on his hips, followed closely behind.

"Young Master," Little Anzi called out to Qingchen, whose gentle smile seemed rather startling.

They had grown up with their master, practically alongside him, and had never seen him smile so tenderly.

His face was perpetually a zombie-like mask, making them think that not only were his legs crippled, but his facial muscles had also ceased to function.

"Little Anzi, what do you think of the Divine Physician?" Young Master Qingchen asked slowly.

Without hesitation, Little Anzi replied, "Young Master, the Divine Physician is not only exceptionally skilled in medicine but also very beautiful. It’s just that—"

Her temper isn’t the best, and she’s a married woman. Otherwise, the Young Master could marry her. Then he wouldn’t have to worry about illnesses or injuries in the future. With the Divine Physician around, such things would be minor issues. Most importantly, the Young Master doesn’t seem averse to the Divine Physician.

However, Little Anzi dared not voice these latter thoughts.

"Hmm."

Young Master Qingchen merely gave a noncommittal grunt in response.

「At the Gu Residence - Guest Room」

Gu Qingli summoned Wuqing and Wuyou.

"Wuyou, can Young Master Qingchen walk now?"

Wuyou nodded hesitantly. "He can manage a dozen or so steps."

She had been busy that morning and hadn’t noticed Young Master Qingchen leaving the Medical Clinic and actually coming to find the Young Miss. She had rushed back as soon as she found out.

Gu Qingli said, "Then let him walk on his own. Give him a prescription, but change our previous terms. The new condition is 10,000 gold taels."

As for opening a medical clinic, that can wait. I don’t want any further involvement with that Young Master Qingchen. That man is dangerous.

Wuyou replied, "Yes, Young Miss."

Wuyou immediately went to carry out the orders.

After Wuyou left, Wuqing asked, "Young Miss, that Young Master Qingchen?"

"Yes, it’s exactly as you suspect. We’re returning immediately."

Wuqing frowned. "Young Miss, should we inform our Young Master and have the Secret Sect keep an eye on him?"

Gu Qingli hesitated for a moment. "I’ll tell him when he returns. He faces danger at the border every day; I can’t let him be distracted. However, we can have the Secret Sect monitor them."

Wuqing understood. She went out at once to relay the message to the Secret Sect, informing them that Young Master Qingchen was a formidable individual.

As a martial artist, she could sense that Young Master Qingchen was far from ordinary.

After Gu Qingli had made all the arrangements in the afternoon, Wuqing carried her and flew out of the city as evening fell.

Simultaneously, a dark figure flew out from the residence next door to the Gu estate, following them.

However, halfway there, two other figures suddenly appeared and repelled the shadow.

The dark figure stumbled, then flew back to the courtyard and knelt before a man. "Young Master, the target has vanished."

Seated in the wheelchair was none other than Young Master Qingchen. His lips were pressed into a thin line, and a murderous aura emanated from him. With a surge of force, the armrest of his wheelchair disintegrated into powder.

Behind him, Little Anzi and Tieniu exchanged shocked glances; their young master’s internal energy had grown even more profound. After a long, tense silence, Young Master Qingchen finally said in a suppressed voice, "We head back."

It turned out that when he had tried to return earlier, Wuyou had driven him away. Furious, he had then forcibly purchased the house next to Gu Qingli’s and secretly moved in.

He hadn’t expected the mistress and servant to flee under the cover of night. Even less had he anticipated her having so many experts by her side. It seems this Divine Physician is no ordinary person after all. His own guards, all elites he had personally selected, were defeated and returned injured. In that case, he absolutely had to retreat. He had too few people here; he couldn’t defeat her. He was determined to see just how vast her resources were, to see how long she could hold out against him. Moreover, he wanted to find out just who this woman’s man was, that such an outstanding man as himself couldn’t even catch her eye. Which woman didn’t find her legs turning to jelly at the sight of him? Only this woman regarded him with such aversion. Was he truly so contemptible in her eyes? In what way was he contemptible? Contemptible or not, he had to have her. For no other reason than she was the only woman in this world who didn’t repulse him, the only one with whom he could be physically intimate.

For this very reason, he and Xiao Yunjing had become the sole contenders for her on this continent.

Gu Qingli and her servant reached Qinghe County Town, where they waited for daylight. Once morning came, they purchased a new carriage and made their way back to Qinghe Village.

Until Xiao Yunjing returned, she decided she wouldn’t go out.

「Elsewhere」

A small white pigeon suddenly landed on Xiao Yunjing’s windowsill. Surprised, he rose and walked to the window. Gently taking the pigeon, he removed the note tied to its leg. Unfolding it, he saw it was indeed from Li’er.

A tender smile touched his eyes. After carefully putting the note away, he quickly penned a reply and placed it into the small bamboo tube on the pigeon’s leg. He then poured out the food Gu Qingli had placed in a small pouch around its neck. Only after it had eaten and drunk its fill did the little white pigeon fly away.

Xiao Yunjing had seen this pigeon before; it wasn’t afraid of him.

Having drunk spiritual spring water daily, the little white pigeon had developed some spiritual awareness. It could recognize Xiao Yunjing’s aura and knew he was someone its mistress trusted—one of their own.

「The next day」

Xiao Yunjing received another message from the Secret Sect.

Anomalies at Red Leaf Villa?

Xiao Yunjing searched his memories for information regarding Red Leaf Villa. From what both the Secret Sect and his own knowledge from his previous life indicated, Red Leaf Villa was essentially a power within the martial arts world.

It’s showing anomalies... could it be they share a common goal with him?

His heart sank, and he quickly replied to the Secret Sect, instructing them to keep a close watch on the situation.