Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 203 Why are you dressing up as a woman?

Rong Qingqing, who was standing next to her, rubbed her arm, as if the hair on her arm had just stood up.

For the next two weeks, Gu Qingyue stayed at the Gu residence practicing her martial arts and keeping track of the progress of the Fengyun Sect's renovation. She also accompanied Doctor Zhang on two house calls, but did not go out again.

Of course, because he changed into women's clothing, he was "criticized" by Doctor Zhang again, which was simply an act of betraying his master and ancestors!

The reason he criticized her was why Gu Qingyue had changed back into women's clothing.

That way, he won't be able to keep hovering around her discussing medical techniques!

He had taken Gu Qingyue's pulse before, so he naturally knew that Gu Qingyue was a woman.

Of course, during this time, Liu Feng also occasionally sent back news about suppressing the Qin family's business, which made him extremely happy!

However, for the Qin family, a behemoth in the business world, Gu Qingyue and her group's actions did not affect the foundation of the Qin family.

But the legends about her on the streets are becoming more and more numerous, and increasingly mysterious!

The so-called "little miracle doctor" is actually a fairy descended to earth to undergo tribulation, hence her ethereal beauty and stunning looks, far surpassing the number one beauty in Lizhou.

They say the Qin family's repeated misfortunes are because they blasphemed the immortals and are now suffering retribution.

There are even rumors that the most beautiful woman in Lizhou City is planning to hold a flower show before the new year, inviting many noble ladies from Lizhou, as well as a young divine doctor to challenge her in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. She has even found judges to prove herself.

Even more outrageous, it's said that countless young gentlemen in Lizhou City, upon seeing the Little Divine Doctor's beauty, have become so infatuated with her that they've lost their appetite and can't eat or drink...

Gu Qingyue has only gone out twice recently! And both times she was treating patients, it's just...

In short, it was incredibly lively, adding wave after wave of topics to the upcoming New Year celebrations, leaving onlookers thoroughly satisfied.

Gu Qingyue had no time to care what others were saying. If you asked her, her answer would be: What's it to her?

"Just throw it away," Gu Qingyue said lazily with a yawn.

He glanced at the invitation to the flower fair in his hand and said to Rong Qingqing.

Rong Qingqing looked at her lazy appearance with amusement, "Aren't you going to join in the fun?"

"Ha, a bunch of idiots, who has time to go see plum blossoms?" Gu Qingyue said dismissively.

She was neither a noblewoman nor did she know any of the daughters of Prefect Li. What was she going there for?

Going to see flowers with a group of pretty little girls? Is it a battle of wits?

Has she lost her mind?

Li Wanyun, the daughter of Prefect Li, is the one who is known as the most beautiful woman in Lizhou.

Upon receiving the invitation to the flower fair and briefly hearing Rong Qingqing recount the rumors circulating outside, Gu Qingyue found it all quite amusing.

These girls must have been so bored from embroidering all day that they came up with this idea.

"Alright, then I'll ignore it," Rong Qingqing said, getting up.

Remembering something, she said, "You still need to be careful when you go out. There have been a lot of people peeking around outside these past few days."

"Okay," Gu Qingyue replied haphazardly, thinking that since there were people at the front door, she could always go through the back door or climb over the wall.

Just then, the gyrfalcon cried out and circled outside the window.

Upon seeing this, Rong Qingqing quickly took the invitation and left.

Gu Qingyue walked to the window, untied the note from the gyrfalcon's leg, opened it, looked at it, raised an eyebrow, and gave a meaningful smile.

After thinking for a while, and seeing only a sliver of the setting sun on the horizon, Gu Qingyue made up her mind.

After dinner, Gu Qingyue changed into a black dress, styled her hair into a high ponytail, and went makeup-free. She quietly greeted Rong Qingqing and the others, then mounted her horse and rushed out of the Gu residence through the back door.

After leaving the Gu residence, she headed directly towards Songxiang Garden.

Halfway there, as expected, we were intercepted.

Gu Qingyue sat high on her horse, looking at a group of unfamiliar faces, some curious, some greedy, and some angry.

Gu Qingyue chuckled, made a gesture behind her, and then spurred her horse through the alleyway beside her.

These are all Qin family's secret guards. They were originally determined to capture Gu Qingyue, but now, Gu Qingyue has escaped.

Who is this man in black who suddenly appeared?

Half an hour later, at Songxiang Garden.

Gu Qingyue sat in the main hall, her eyes slightly narrowed, waiting for Mu Jinyan and Gu Yuanen.

"you are?"

Mu Jinyan hurried into the main hall and asked in surprise.

The doorman just reported that a woman claiming to be an acquaintance has come to see me urgently.

He was curious about who would come over so late at night, and was a little stunned when he saw who it was.

In the flickering candlelight, a woman dressed in black sat calmly in a round-backed chair, half of her face hidden in the darkness, taking a nap with her eyes closed.

Who's so arrogant?

Gu Yuanen, who was behind him, was even more confused.

He had already taken off his clothes and gone to bed, but Mu Jinyan pushed open the door and dragged himself out of bed. What urgent matter could it be?

Who is this woman in black?

She went to a man's house late at night and even dared to sleep there? She's incredibly bold!

"Mu Jinyan, Gu Yuanen, it's me." Upon hearing the voices, Gu Qingyue opened her eyes, stood up, and looked at the two young men in front of her.

"You are... Dr. Gu?!"

The two of them took a step back in surprise and exclaimed in unison, almost simultaneously.

Gu Qingyue's lips twitched, and three black lines slid down her forehead.

"You? Why are you dressed as a woman?" Mu Jinyan couldn't believe his eyes; he needed an answer.

Gu Qingyue rubbed her forehead. "Do I look like a man dressed as a woman?" The woman's voice was melodious, yet contained a firm gentleness.

Mu Jinyan: ······

So, you came to someone's house late at night to scare them?

"You're a woman?!" Gu Yuanen, being older, was more composed.

"Ahem------it was out of necessity before! Don't take it personally," Gu Qingyue said in a relaxed tone.

If these two had gone out to a teahouse to listen to storytelling recently, they probably wouldn't have been so surprised. However, coincidentally, these two hadn't been in Lizhou City at all and only returned yesterday.

Upon hearing this, Mu Jinyan circled around Gu Qingyue again and again, his eyes shining with astonishing brilliance, "You're actually a woman, and you're so beautiful!"

Gu Qingyue: ...Thank you so much!

"Is it Yuan En? She's so beautiful!" Mu Jinyan's eyes lit up with excitement.

He had been in Lizhou for so long, and he had never seen a woman with such beautiful and bright features and such a unique temperament.

Gu Qingyue: ......

Gu Yuanen nodded very seriously, "Yes, very beautiful!" After saying that, his ears turned a little red. He had never said a girl was beautiful in front of her before.

"That's enough. You can keep the compliments for now. I have important business to discuss with you," Gu Qingyue waved her hand dismissively, gesturing for the two to come closer.

Mu Jinyan and Gu Yuanen: ...Don't beautiful women need to be reserved?

The two looked at Gu Qingyue with even more curiosity, and moved a little closer, feeling somewhat uneasy.

"I'm going tonight..."

After Gu Qingyue finished speaking in a low voice, the expressions of the two people became serious.

After a moment, Gu Yuanen nodded, "I'll go with you."

"What about me?" Mu Jinyan asked anxiously. Why was he the only one left behind?

“You’ll only be a hindrance,” Gu Qingyue said without hesitation, then added, “You’re perfect for staying in the rear and providing us with support! Really! Did you remember what I just said?”

Mu Jinyan's initial anger was suddenly quelled by this sweet treat, replaced by a strong sense of pride and responsibility.