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Just as Gu Qing was about to say something, he caught sight of the calculating look in Gu Sheng’s eyes, especially the peculiar gaze directed towards Gu Yanqi’s room, as if…
His expression shifted slightly. It seemed that Gu Sheng was considering making a move against the Princess.
“Gu Sheng, remember your own position and don’t forget your responsibilities,” Gu Qing couldn’t help but warn.
His position?
He was the father-in-law of the Prince Yu and the biological father of the Princess—that was his position.
As for responsibilities, he should be the sole head of the Gu family. That was his duty.
Seeing Gu Sheng’s demeanor, Gu Qing realized that his words had likely fallen on deaf ears. He felt a twinge of worry.
After observing Gu Sheng for a while, Gu Qing turned and entered the room, where he found Wang Jinhe standing by the bed lost in thought.
“Princess, you must be cautious around Gu Sheng,” Gu Qing couldn’t help expressing his concern.
Turning to look at Gu Qing, Wang Jinhe furrowed her brow and asked, “Why are you telling me this?”
“Gu Sheng is too eager for quick gains. He will surely not miss any opportunity to use you and the Prince to climb higher. If you don’t comply, he will find ways to make you compromise.” Having spent several decades interacting with Gu Sheng, Gu Qing understood him well.
He knew exactly what Gu Sheng was thinking, aiming to benefit from the Queen Consort by making her obey.
With a soft chuckle, Wang Jinhe responded sarcastically to Gu Qing’s warning, “Thank you for the reminder.”
Gu Sheng seemed to have forgotten about their family’s skilled physician and the expert in handling insects and toxins.
Poisoning or using insects against her wouldn’t be wise ideas.
Seeing Wang Jinhe not only unconcerned but also laughing like this, Gu Qing felt helpless. It was astonishing that she could still find humor in matters related to her freedom.
“Princess, be cautious not to fall into Gu Sheng’s schemes.”
“It’s all right. We have a skilled physician in our household, and Nan Qiao is well-versed in the ways of poisons and insects from the Southern Frontier. Gu Sheng won’t have a chance to succeed in poisoning or using insects against me. If he tries to cause trouble for Xiao Bao and the others, he’ll be digging his own grave.” Wang Jinhe scoffed disdainfully.
Su Yu had assigned many people around Xiao Bao and the others. If Gu Sheng wanted to try, he could go ahead and see if he would end up as a sieve in the end.
Watching Wang Jinhe belatedly pondering the talents in her household, Gu Qing glanced at Nan Qiao beside him and realized it was better to be friends with the Princess than enemies, as the consequences of enmity were unpredictable.
Nan Qiao overheard their conversation and assured Wang Jinhe, “Rest assured, if Gu Qing dares to harm you, I will not hesitate to act against him.”
“Let’s not always resort to violence to solve problems; it’s not a good approach.”
“Rest assured, we are all civilized individuals and won’t engage in such actions.”
Wang Jinhe silently observed Nan Qiao, feeling that something didn’t seem quite right. After considering it, she compromised. Listening to Nan Qiao’s words was a way of acknowledging them, letting things unfold as they may.
Avoid pushing someone to their limits.
With these thoughts, Wang Jinhe felt no pressure and waited to see Nan Qiao’s next move.
Gu Qing observed the situation, sensing that something was amiss.
Standing nearby, Wang Jinhe observed Gu Yanqi’s pale complexion and curiously inquired, “How is the antidote, Nan Qiao?”
Upon hearing about the antidote, Gu Qing couldn’t help but gaze at Nan Qiao, his eyes filled with hope.
“The antidote is ready. Once we administer it to Gu Yanqi, he will awaken, and everything will be fine,” Nan Qiao assured.
Upon hearing Nan Qiao’s reassuring words, Wang Jinhe felt relieved, and Gu Qing beside her was also pleased. As long as the young master was safe, nothing else mattered to him at that moment.
After spending some time with Gu Yanqi, Gu Qing had come to realize that if there was someone capable of leading the Gu family, it would be Gu Yanqi, not the selfish and self-serving Gu Sheng.
Recalling Gu Sheng’s past actions, Gu Qing harbored a sense of displeasure. Once the young master woke up, the matter concerning Gu Xiruo needed to be resolved promptly.
Having dared to poison the young master, Gu Xiruo had truly displayed remarkable audacity.
“Then go ahead and give the medicine to Gu Yanqi.”
Ensuring Gu Yanqi recovered swiftly was paramount. Once he did, everything would fall back into place.
“Understood.”
After Nan Qiao administered the medicine to Gu Yanqi, Wang Jinhe watched as Wan Gu began to apply acupuncture to enhance the medicine’s effects.
Observing them diligently at work, Wang Jinhe couldn’t help but notice Nan Qiao’s uneasy expression as Wan Gu expertly inserted the needles without a flinch.
Witnessing the long needle pierce into the young master’s body, Nan Qiao shuddered internally, finding Wan Gu’s actions quite formidable.
Seeing Nan Qiao’s vigilant expression, Wang Jinhe couldn’t suppress a smile and teased, “Nan Qiao, you seem a bit afraid of the silver needles in Wan Gu’s hands, don’t you?”
Wan Gu glanced at Nan Qiao beside him and indeed detected a sense of wariness in his eyes.
“Do you want to try?” Wan Gu playfully extended the silver needle towards Nan Qiao, curious.
Nan Qiao’s expression darkened instantly, looking at Wan Gu with displeasure. “I’m not like you, trying to harm people’s lives, am I?”
Wan Gu chuckled softly, finding Nan Qiao’s reaction amusing. He didn’t say much, instead finding Nan Qiao rather entertaining.
Luckily, Nan Qiao was unaware of Wan Gu’s thoughts; otherwise, a fight might have ensued.
Wan Gu observed the silver needles on Gu Yanqi’s body, eventually removing them once the timing was right.
Nan Qiao glanced at Gu Yanqi, pursing his lips. “When will this person wake up? It’s been a few days with Wan Gu. I need to properly deal with Gu Yanqi afterward; otherwise, it wouldn’t do justice to these busy days.”
“In a little while, he’ll wake up,” Gu Yanqi confirmed.
Sure enough, after about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Gu Yanqi slowly opened his eyes.
Looking around in confusion, Gu Yanqi’s eyes held a sense of bewilderment.
“I am still alive?” Gu Yanqi’s voice was hoarse as he spoke.
Upon hearing Gu Yanqi’s voice, Wang Jinhe approached, observing the now awake but still weak Gu Yanqi.
“Instead of asking such idiotic questions, considering you can still speak, it’s quite embarrassing,” Wang Jinhe remarked curtly.
How did he come up with such an idiotic question?
Gu Yanqi, upon seeing Wang Jinhe, initially appeared puzzled but then smiled.
It was evident that after being poisoned, his subordinates had sought out Wang Jinhe, who had arranged for his antidote.
“Thank you, Princess,” Gu Yanqi expressed his gratitude.
Wang Jinhe, sensing Gu Yanqi’s discomfort, remarked, “It wasn’t me, it’s just that your time wasn’t up.”
Gu Yanqi chuckled lightly, replying, “It’s not about my time not being up; it was you who saved me.”
Nan Qiao’s expression darkened, “It was me and Wan Gu who saved you. What? You trying to establish a relationship with our sister-in-law? Forget about it.”
Gu Yanqi coughed lightly, a touch of color returning to his pale face amidst the coughing fit.