The fragrance of medicine fills the countryside in 1990

Chapter 97: Gu Xinliang uncovers the truth about the pharmacopoeia, and their eyes meet on the rooftop
Su Chenjin was shocked by his words, and a trace of panic flashed in his eyes.

She hesitated for a moment, as if recalling something. After some struggle, Su Chenjin finally raised her head with a hint of helplessness and apology in her eyes.

She shook her head gently and whispered, "I'm sorry, I really don't remember."

Although her voice was weak, it revealed a firm strength.

In Su Chenjin's heart, that deep memory was not forgotten, but a secret that she deliberately hid.

She knew very well that once the Chiyou family was mentioned, there would be an uproar. That space filled with the fragrance of medicine and the secrets hidden in it were treasures that she could not show to others easily.

In his contacts with Gu Xinliang, Su Chenjin always maintained a mysterious distance.

She didn't want him to be aware of the complicated background behind her, and she didn't want him to be involved in a world that had nothing to do with her.

Therefore, every time when the topic was about to touch upon that forbidden area, Su Chenjin would always cleverly change the subject and use a light tone to divert Gu Xinliang's attention elsewhere.

However, Gu Xinliang was not a dull person. He had already noticed the unusual aura from Su Chenjin.

The vague mystery made him even more interested in Su Chenjin.

He tried to find out the secret behind her, but was cleverly avoided by Su Chenjin every time.

Gu Xinliang took a deep breath and held the phone tightly in his hand, as if the other end of the phone held the key to unlocking the millennium mystery.

His voice was full of anticipation as he continued, "Based on my in-depth observation and careful research, I discovered that the reason why this pharmacopoeia became a wordless book is not without clues. Among them, there are three clues that are particularly critical."

"First of all," he paused, as if organizing his words to make them more convincing, "the material of this pharmacopoeia is very special, a rare ancient paper. This kind of paper will show different colors and textures under certain temperatures and humidity. I think this may be an important reason why the pharmacopoeia has become a wordless book."

"Secondly," Gu Xinliang's voice revealed excitement, "I found that there were some almost invisible tiny symbols engraved on the cover of the pharmacopoeia. These symbols seemed to be chaotic, but after repeated comparisons and studies, I found that they were actually a long-lost ancient code. I think these codes may be closely related to the contents of the pharmacopoeia."

"One last point," he took a deep breath, as if he wanted to concentrate all his strength in this moment, "this pharmacopoeia encountered a fire during its circulation. Although the pharmacopoeia was eventually preserved, the fire may have changed some of its characteristics, turning it into a wordless book under certain conditions."

After Gu Xinliang gave these three clues, he quietly waited for the response from the other end of the phone.

Su Chenjin sat there with her eyes shining, her curiosity was completely aroused.

She leaned forward slightly, folding her hands in her lap, showing her anticipation for what she was about to hear.

She said softly, "I'd like to hear more about it."

The owner of the voice seemed to be waiting for such a response. He took a deep breath and tried to imprint the following narration deeply in the air. He began his narration.
"This pharmacopoeia was originally a complete book. It was once the bedside book of the Tang King, accompanying that great king through countless days and nights."

Gu Xinliang's voice is deep and magnetic, as if it can bring people into that distant era.

"However, now it has become a book without words, which makes people feel sad."

He gently stroked the cover of the pharmacopoeia, which was engraved with exquisite patterns that were still clearly visible after thousands of years.

"What's even more surprising is that the pharmacopoeia is now divided into two parts."

Gu Xinliang's tone revealed a hint of doubt, "The person who did this was definitely not the King of Tang himself, but the loyal protector of the pharmacopoeia. In order to protect this precious pharmacopoeia, they did not hesitate to split it up to prevent it from falling into the hands of treacherous people."

He carefully turned a page of the pharmacopoeia and saw that the page was covered with a special powder. This powder can prevent both moths and moisture. What's more amazing is that it can prevent the contents of the pharmacopoeia from being easily copied.

This unique binding style is enough to prove the preciousness of the pharmacopoeia.

Gu Xinliang relaxed his breath, as if he could smell the ancient charm. The secrets hidden in this pharmacopoeia are far more than that.

Gu Xinliang's words were like a bolt from the blue, leaving Su Chenjin stunned.

He paused slightly, his eyes deep, as if he could penetrate time and space and see the secret hidden deep in history.

He spoke slowly, his voice full of unquestionable firmness: "The person who did this was not someone else, but the family that protects the Tang King's Pharmacopoeia - General Su Yichen and his family of the Duke of Tang's Mansion!"

As soon as these words came out, Su Chenjin's face turned pale in an instant. Her originally rosy face seemed to have lost all its color at this moment, and her eyes flashed with complex emotions, including surprise, confusion, and an indescribable tension.

Her lips trembled, but she couldn't seem to find the right words to respond.

Seeing this, Gu Xinliang took a deep breath and continued, "The Great Tang Duke's Mansion has been the guardian of the Tang King's Pharmacopoeia since ancient times. General Su Yichen's family is the best at protecting this family. They have been guarding the secrets of the Pharmacopoeia for generations, preventing it from falling into the hands of evil. Now, the secret of the Pharmacopoeia has been leaked, and it must be done by someone with ulterior motives."

Gu Xinliang suddenly changed the subject and mentioned the name of Su Chenjin's grandfather.

This sudden turn of events instantly pulled Su Chenjin's thoughts away from her busy schedule. She was slightly stunned, and then a look of surprise emerged on her face, as if the petals wetted by the morning dew were revealing a different kind of redness.

Gu Xinliang's voice echoed in the quiet apartment, and every word seemed to be knocking on Su Chenjin's heart.

She calmed herself down, took a deep breath, and tried to make her voice sound steady and polite. "Director Gu, you know more about the pharmacopoeia than I do. Please tell me more. I'm all ears."

Gu Xinliang's originally calm voice suddenly changed, becoming serious and firm. He leaned forward slightly, stared at Xiao Jin with a sharp gaze, and said slowly: "Xiao Jin, I just found some scattered golden powder while reading the pharmacopoeia. These powders are not ordinary things. Their appearance obviously means that someone has done something unknown here. This is by no means accidental."

He paused, as if he was choosing his words, and continued, "As far as I know, you are the direct descendant of General Su of the Duke of Tang. This honor and responsibility are innate to you. The pharmacopoeia, as a treasure passed down from generation to generation in the Su family, is of self-evident importance."

He took a deep breath, and his voice revealed an indescribable sense of urgency: "Xiao Jin, I think we need to investigate this matter in depth. What is the purpose of these people who left the golden powder on the pharmacopoeia? Do they have any plans for the pharmacopoeia? We need to uncover all of this one by one."

Su Chenjin's originally calm face instantly became gloomy after hearing Gu Xinliang's words, and a hint of solemnity flashed in his deep eyes.

The corners of her mouth were slightly pursed, revealing the turmoil in her heart.

Seeing this, Gu Xinliang took a deep breath and continued, "Those cunning guys actually used the extreme method of ice and fire. The special protective layer of the pharmacopoeia was completely destroyed by the alternation of high temperature and extreme cold!"

Su Chenjin frowned, she knew what this meant.

The Pharmacopoeia is a treasure book guarded by their family for generations. It records countless rare medical skills and prescriptions and is the pride and heritage of their family.

Today, this special protective layer has been destroyed. This loss is not only difficult to repair, but also causes damage to the ancient books.

"Ice Jade Fire?" Su Chenjin's voice was deep and powerful, and every word seemed to carry a thousand pounds of force. "This method is extremely rare and difficult to control. The slightest mistake can lead to disaster. Why do they use such an extreme method?"

Gu Xinliang sighed and shook his head: "I'm not sure either, I just know that they seem to be looking for something special, maybe a prescription. This prescription may be of extremely high value, otherwise they wouldn't take such a big risk."

Gu Xinliang stood under the dim light, his figure stretched out like a detective about to solve a mystery.

He frowned, his eyes flashing with sharp light, trying to dig out all the secrets in the pharmacopoeia.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner excitement, then spoke slowly, with an unquestionable firmness in his voice.

"You still don't want to tell me the truth?"

Under the dim light, Su Chenjin's face was shrouded in a deep shadow, like a silent oil painting, full of mystery and depth.

There was a sharp light flashing in her eyes, like the brightest stars in the night sky, penetrating the darkness and illuminating the distance.

She stood there quietly, the air around her seemed to be frozen, only her breathing seemed particularly clear in the silence.

After a while, she finally spoke. Although her voice was low, it was full of power. "No, I want to solve this matter myself!"

Her tone revealed an unquestionable determination, and she was ready to face all difficulties and challenges.

At this moment, Su Chenjin already knew that what the Chiyou family was looking for was the treasure of King Tang.

She couldn't let Gu Xinliang fall into this unnecessary danger and dispute. This was her responsibility as a friend. Gu Xinliang looked at Su Chenjin, and he didn't force her anymore. He just nodded gently and said, "Okay!"

The next day, as the morning light appeared, the golden sunlight sprinkled on every corner of the campus, covering this quiet campus with a layer of golden gauze.

Luo Shen arrived at the agreed location in advance. He was wearing a white shirt and black trousers, looking elegant and capable.

He looked into the distance, as if waiting for something.

Soon, Gu Xinliang appeared in Luo Shen's sight. He was wearing a black coat, straight suit pants, and his steps were firm and powerful.

There was a faint smile on his face, and he seemed to be looking forward to this meeting.

When Gu Xinliang walked onto the rooftop, Luo Shen turned around and smiled at him.

Their eyes met, as if an invisible force was flowing between them.

They stood side by side, overlooking the entire campus.

At this moment, the campus looks particularly beautiful under the sunshine, with green trees and the fragrance of flowers.

Students were running and playing on the playground, and the sound of reading aloud could be heard from the classroom.

It all seems so harmonious and beautiful.

However, Luo Shen and Gu Xinliang's mood is completely different from this peaceful campus.

Luo Shen's face was a little gloomy. He crossed his hands in front of his chest, with a sharp light flashing in his eyes. He spoke slowly, and his voice sounded a little hoarse.

"Director Gu, we don't have to beat around the bush. Xiao Jin was originally very close to my teacher Luo, but because of you, her attitude towards me has obviously become much colder, even a little distant. I don't want her studies and life to be affected by us. However, I think that based on our relationship, Xiao Jin will not be involved in unnecessary whirlpools."

Gu Xinliang's eyes sank slightly, and a hint of doubt and confusion unconsciously revealed between his brows.

He was obviously unexpectedly shocked by what Luo Shen said.

He was silent for a moment, then he slowly spoke: "Xiao Jin is not that kind of person. She has always been very sensible and respectful to each of us. You and I would have a dispute? I have watched you grow up, and I don't know you yet, but you want to bully Xiao Jin, this is impossible, tell me quickly! You said you wanted to talk to me yesterday, and now I am standing in front of you."

Luo Shen stood in the dim light of early morning, his figure looking bright and sunny.

He slowly took out a box of cigarettes, drew out one with ease, lit it up and took a deep breath. The smoke lingered in the morning light, carrying with it the heaviness and confusion in his heart.

He looked up at Gu Xinliang, his deep eyes flashing with complex emotions.

After one night, Luo Shen knew that the matter of the Tang King's Pharmacopoeia was no longer a simple matter of asking for it.

The passage of time made things more complicated, as if a huge whirlpool was drawing them in.

He was worried that if he continued to pester them, it would not only put them in trouble, but might also trigger a series of unpredictable incidents.

Gu Xinliang stood opposite him, his eyes firm and deep.

He seemed to be thinking about this question as well, his brows furrowed, as if he was weighing the pros and cons.

The atmosphere between the two men became tense, and a storm was about to break out.

Luo Shen took a deep puff of the cigarette and extinguished it fiercely.

Luo Shen blinked slightly, his gaze seemed to penetrate the distance of space and directly touch the other person's heart.

He said softly, "I heard that you have recently started to devote yourself to the research of pharmaceutical topics. These days you have been immersed in the ocean of the library, exploring those medical secrets that have been covered by dust for years. And classmate Xiaojin, is she your right-hand man? I also heard that the two of you have joined forces to start a project on ancient medical culture. This is really exciting."

Gu Xinliang named several ancient books, and Luo Shen found that there was no Tang Wang Pharmacopoeia. It seemed that Gu Xinliang already knew everything. Luo Shen lowered his head and thought quietly. He said, "Paleography at Jiangda is a fine subject." Luo Shen suddenly raised his head, with a firm light in his eyes, "Can I apply to join your project?"

He said without question that this was his only chance and also his best chance of turning the tables.

Gu Xinliang turned around and looked at Luo Shen, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
Gu Xinliang raised his eyebrows slightly, and his eyes revealed an imperceptible amusement.

He folded his hands in front of his chest, with a smile on his lips.

"So this is what you were hesitating about yesterday!"

He teased in a nonchalant manner, but his eyes were fixed on the other person's face, trying to capture the subtle changes in his expression.

The other party was caught off guard by his sudden question and his face froze slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.

He took a deep breath, as if he was organizing his thoughts, and then slowly said, "Yes, I just want to talk to you about this."

Gu Xinliang nodded slightly, signaling the other party to continue. He was already filled with a strong curiosity, wanting to know what the other party was going to say.

Luo Shen's heart was like a surging river, but his surface was as calm as a tranquil lake, without any ripples.

He knew very well that he was now in Gu Xinliang's sphere of influence. If he was not careful, his identity would be exposed, leading to unpredictable consequences.

Therefore, he quickly thought of a countermeasure in his mind and finally decided to use a delaying tactic.

He took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound calm and firm.

He looked straight at Gu Xinliang, then nodded, "Yes, what do you think?"

Luo Shen's voice was low and powerful, like a sharp sword, pointing directly to the core of the problem.

Gu Xinliang looked into the distance, as if looking for some answer.

After a long while, he spoke slowly, his voice a little low: "I'll think about it!"

Just then, a quick phone call broke the brief silence.

Luo Shen glanced at the caller ID and saw Kang Duan Chenxiang’s name.

He hesitated for a moment, and finally chose to hang up the phone.

He didn't want to be disturbed at this time, especially answering Kang Duanchenxiang's call at this time would make him feel an inexplicable pressure. This pressure came from Gu Xinliang.

Seeing this, Gu Xinliang smiled and said, "You can answer the phone. Maybe she has something important to talk to you about."

Luo Shen was a little upset. He waved his hand and said, "I don't want to be disturbed. I need to concentrate now."

However, after Luo Shen hung up the phone, Kang Duanchenxiang felt confused.

She didn't know why Luo Shen didn't answer her call, and she didn't know how many secrets Gu Xinliang knew about her and Luo Shen.

So, she decided to find Luo Shen in person to find out the truth of the matter.

She hurried out of the department building and found the place Luo Shen mentioned last night. She climbed up the stairs.

Her heartbeat gradually accelerated, and every step seemed unusually heavy.

She must find Luo Shen as soon as possible, otherwise she might lose something important.