Traitor

Chapter 200 The Vanishing Village

Regarding the matter of Mu Baili, Wen Gu did not reveal anything even when he returned to the Shangshu Mansion. After all, there are some things that should not and cannot be said.But because of this, Wen Gu was sure of one thing, and that was Mu Baili's thoughts on Zhao Wuyou.

This thought is probably true.

"Where did you go?" Su Xi asked.

Wen Gu put the bamboo hat in his hand aside, "I found an ancient prescription, but I need some medicinal materials, so I went to the street to prepare some." Fortunately, he was already prepared, and on the way back, he went to the medicinal material shop and prepared some The herbs are back.

Seeing this, Su Xi no longer doubted it, but just reminded, "Young master has started again, you follow me quickly."

Upon hearing this, Wen Gu was in a hurry, and hurriedly handed over the medicinal materials in his hand to the subordinates, and rushed to Tingfeng Tower in a hurry.The drizzle fell on the treetops and hit the leaves, making a rustling sound.

Zhao Wuyou curled up in the corner, showing an extremely painful expression.The pain of being bitten by thousands of ants and the desire to scratch her heart with a hundred claws are intertwined, which is really unbearable.It was lucky to endure the past for the first time, but now, people's willpower has been gradually smoothed out.

"Young Master?" Wen Gu hurried forward.

Zhao Wuyou knelt on the ground helplessly, his black hair was scattered, and his face was extremely pale.At this moment, her craving for the drug began to gradually increase, and she didn't know how long she could stay awake.It can be tolerated once or twice, but after a long time, she can no longer bear it.

The infinite torment brought her to the verge of collapse. She wondered if she was going to die. Saliva kept gushing out of her mouth, and her whole body was trembling endlessly.But she couldn't help it, the last trace of clarity in her mind was taken away.

"Young Master? Young Master, hold on!" Su Xi shouted, and quickly hugged the trembling Zhao Wuyou.

Seeing this situation, Wen Gu already knew that Zhao Wuyou's physical strength was about to be exhausted, as long as the physical strength was exhausted, the corresponding sanity and sobriety would disappear, so he had to help Zhao Wuyou suppress the cold poison running around in her body before she lost her sanity .

The cold poison was dragged by Wuxiang, constantly harassing Zhouquan of the Butterfly Gu. Now the Butterfly Gu is in a weak position, so it has no way to fight with these two poisons. Instead, it is tightly wrapped by the cold poison, unable to move at all.

This is why Zhao Wuyou became more and more intolerable after falling ill.

The cold poison seemed to be aware of the danger. Only by wrapping the butterfly Gu tightly could he keep himself safe. There was no follow-up replenishment of the cold poison, and he was treated with gold needles by Wen Gu, and the cold poison had begun to gradually melt away.

"I—" Zhao Wuyou was short of breath, his whole body was stiff and trembling, "I—I can't take it anymore, Suxi, I—"

Su Xi panicked, Zhao Wuyou's eyes turned white, and his body was extremely cold, this is not a good sign.

After the golden needle was roasted, it quickly pierced Zhao Wuyou's body, and Wen Gu's forehead was covered with cold sweat.He didn't know how long this situation could last, after all, Zhao Wuyou's background was so poor that it was difficult to pass this test.

But he made a promise in front of Mu Baili, so no matter what, he must ensure that Zhao Wuyou can survive Wuxiang's torture.

As long as he can get rid of the desire to take medicine and get rid of Wu Xiang's control, Zhao Wuyou will be able to gain a new life.She can no longer be controlled by such poison, and be a puppet for the rest of her life, a pawn for the rest of her life.

Therefore, Wen Gu had to do his best.

After the golden needle pierced, Zhao Wuyou felt a warmth slightly overflowing from the back of his neck, that kind of thing was like a warm current, which suddenly moved in his body.Although it was fleeting, but for her, it seemed to be a lot more comfortable.

His mind began to gradually clear up, and gradually he could finally see the two people in front of him clearly, and immediately he felt relieved and collapsed to the ground.

"Young Master?" Su Xi was stunned, and hurriedly picked up Zhao Wuyou and walked towards the bed.

Wen Gu sat on the edge of the bed and felt Zhao Wuyou's pulse, "We must endure it, we must endure it!" His fingertips trembled slightly, Wen Gu's complexion was not much better than Zhao Wuyou's, there was anxiety in the paleness, and there was anxiety in the anxiety. Extremely forbearing.

As long as Zhao Wuyou can bear, he can bear it.

If one day Zhao Wuyou couldn't bear it anymore, Wen Gu didn't know if he could hold on, maybe he would too!Wen Gu didn't dare to think about the consequences of not being able to bear it, nor could he think about it.He was worried and afraid, and had infinite considerations, for fear that a single careless move would change the trajectory of her life from now on.

Although she is not doing well now, at least she is in a high position and has enough ability to protect herself.

otherwise……

Take a deep breath, warm up and close your eyes.

Su Xi was shocked, "What's wrong? Is the young master's illness more serious? Or—" Su Xi's face turned pale, and she stared at Wen Gu in disbelief, "Don't scare me, I'll tell you Wen Gu, If there is anything you want, young master, I will ask you."

"If anything happens to her, I'll be the first to let myself go, and I won't work anymore." Wen Gu let out a sigh of relief, looking at Zhao Wuyou who fell asleep exhausted because of the lingering pain, "My biggest wish now , it can help her get rid of the pain. Not everyone can bear the pain of Wuxiang's outbreak, even you martial arts practitioners may not be able to bear it."

Su Xi pursed her lips, "What's the use of what you said, the key is to make the young master get better. When will this damned black fragrance, damned ice poison, be completely eliminated?"

After a pause, Suxi asked again, "Let me ask you, if the young master expels the cold ice and black fragrance, will her body recover? If so, she won't be as sick as she is now, right?"

"As long as the cold poison can be eliminated, her body will be fine." Wen Gu's eyes were cold, "As a father, but joked about his daughter's life, this father is really qualified."

"Besides whether Zhao Song's father is qualified enough or not, it's the son's family's business, it has nothing to do with you as an outsider." Suxi went to twist a towel, and carefully wiped Zhao Wuyou's sweat.Sighing softly, Suxi sneered and looked at Wen Gu who said nothing, "Wen Gu, I found that your curiosity about the young master is really comprehensive."

Wen Gu didn't say much, just got up and walked out.

"Where are you going?" Su Xi asked.

Wen Gu paused, "I'm going to decoct the medicine."

After speaking, I never looked back.

Su Xi's eyes are slightly hurt, this old man is getting more and more strange.If you spare some time another day, you have to settle the accounts with this old man.In case he makes a sudden move in the future, everyone will be caught off guard.

Zhao Wuyou was really tired, but in his subconscious, he was extremely nostalgic for that warm feeling.She didn't know what it was, she only knew that when she closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep, she dreamed of the pear blossoms of that tree blooming again.

Murong was still standing under the pear tree, looking at her with a slight smile.

She approached Murong, and the pear blossoms were like white snow, covering her shoulders.She wanted to ask Murong something, but for a moment she was lost in Murong's gentle smile, and her nose felt a little sour for no reason.Why didn't I feel this way before, but now I feel a little sour.

The moment the four eyes met, Murong smiled, and there seemed to be mist in his eyes.She stared straight at Zhao Wuyou in front of her, that affectionate look gave Zhao Wuyou the urge to turn around and run away.

This look -- she was a little unbearable, a little afraid to accept it.

In fact, Zhao Wuyou really did that, turned around and ran away.In the dream, she doesn't have to worry about whether her body will be too weak to run, she can run endlessly and take steps freely.

But behind him, Murong's voice can still be heard, that sentence: I can't let you go.

Opening his eyes suddenly, Zhao Wuyou sat up in shock, his clothes were already wet with cold sweat.

"Young master?" Su Xi rushed forward, quickly wiping the cold sweat off Zhao Wuyou's forehead with a wet towel, "Is your master better?"

Zhao Wuyou turned his head to look at her dully, the light in his eyes gradually gathered, and finally his gaze fell on Suxi.With trembling lips, a hoarse voice came out, "She said, Hehuan, I can't let you go."

Su Xi was taken aback, "Huh?"

Wen Gu stood at the door with the medicine in his hand, his hand trembled, and the hot soup splashed on the back of his hand.The back of his hand was reddish, and he almost forgot the pain standing there.

He heard everything Zhao Wuyou said.

What this meant, Wen Gu knew better than anyone else.The Butterfly Gu contained Murong's hope before she died, and her memory stayed in Zhao Wuyou's body, so during this period of time, he kept using gold needles to stimulate the Butterfly Gu's enlightenment and melt the cold poison, which also made Murong appear more often , more than once.

But—how he wished that Murong could appear in his own world, even if he just took a look at it.

Taking a deep breath, Wen Gu walked into the door, looking at Zhao Wuyou who had just woken up with complex eyes, "Drink the medicine! This medicine can gradually reduce your dependence on Wuxiang, so that you can gradually wean yourself off. Thoughts on Wuxiang."

Zhao Wuyou looked up at Wen Gu in front of him, "Will you dream of Murong?"

Wen Gu was stunned for a moment, then shook his head, "No, she seldom comes to my dreams. She was probably afraid that I would feel uncomfortable, so even if she left my side, she didn't even give me the chance to dream back at midnight."

"Since it's life and death, there's no need to see each other again. Goodbye, it's just adding to the sadness!" Su Xi replied, took the decoction from Wen Gu's hand and handed it to Zhao Wuyou.

The medicine is very bitter, but there are so many unsolvable knots in my heart, which is really painful.

"Then do you know why Murong said that to me over and over again?" Zhao Wuyou asked, "She said she couldn't let me go, is it because of the Butterfly Gu on my body?"

Wen Gu smiled, "Maybe! After all, I haven't seen this last side, so I don't know what Murong's last thoughts are. You don't have to think too much, when the butterfly Gu is opened, the consciousness of the former host will be completely gone. Your body disappears, and then you will no longer have troubles."

Zhao Wuyou stared at him, the light in his eyes was a little chilly, "Wen Gu, if you have something to hide from me, it's such a big thing that you will regret for life, I will definitely not let it go with you."

Hearing these words, Wen Gu's pupils shrank sharply, and some words came to his lips, but he still didn't dare to utter them.Some things are too heavy, and some people are gone forever.

Taking a deep breath, Wen Gu nodded, as if he had agreed and had no further words.Watching Zhao Wuyou drink up the decoction in one gulp, Wen Gu left the room with an empty bowl and never looked back.

"Young Master, don't you think this Wen Gu is always weird?" Su Xi opened her mouth.

Of course Zhao Wuyou knew that there was something strange about Wen Gu, but she couldn't tell what was wrong.

Su Xi continued, "I always feel that the way Wen Gu looks at the young master is not right all the time. That kind of look is not to say hostile, it seems to have a bit of love. But this kind of love is not like that of Lord Chitose. Some are like the elders in the family, caring and loving for the younger generation."

"Continue to talk." Zhao Wuyou sucked his mouth, tasted the bitter taste in his mouth, but there was a faint wave in his heart.

Su Xi nodded, "My lord, the authorities are confused by the onlookers, and many things can be seen more clearly by the onlookers. I feel that Wen Gu's care for the lord is not simply because of the butterfly Gu, but seems to have other difficulties."

Zhao Wuyou narrowed his eyes, carefully thinking about those expressions of warming up along the way, as well as some extra-ordinary care.Zhao Wuyou is not a fool, some things are very clear in his heart, but he didn't say anything.It also takes courage to pierce the last layer of window paper.

"Then who do you think he is me?" Zhao Wuyou sighed lightly.

Suxi shook her head, "I don't know about the lowly position, but—" she joked, "Compared with the son's father, Wen Gu is more like a father, at least he is doing his best to save the son, instead of always treating the son. They all control the young master, treating him as a puppet and a pawn. The young master may not know how weird Wen Gu's expression was when Lord Qiantui came to Shangshufu."

Zhao Wuyou was taken aback, "How weird?"

Suxi thought about it carefully, "It's as if the cabbage I planted was picked up by a pig, and I kept being irritable and wanted to find someone to settle the score. If it wasn't for the humble job to stop me, I guess Wen Gu would fight with Lord Qiantose."

"He was afraid of avoiding Dongchang, but he didn't expect to dare to do so?" Zhao Wuyou chuckled twice.

"Therefore, this is also something to be doubted. From a normal way of thinking, Wen Gu has been hunted down by Dongchang for so many years. He should be afraid of avoiding Lord Chitose, and it is absolutely impossible to rush up by himself. But what? When Wen Gu met Young Master, he always looked like he wished he could go all out with Lord Qiantui, which is really puzzling." Su Xi curled her lips.

Zhao Wuyou rolled his eyes, "Forget it, let's not talk about these things, next time we can use a better adjective, what do you mean pigs beat cabbage?"

Su Xi was stunned, and immediately smiled, "Yes, yes, it's because of my low position that I misused the words. I accidentally called the son's sweetheart a pig. I deserve death for my humble position. I hope you will forgive me."

"You—" Zhao Wuyou snorted lightly, "I don't bother to talk to you."

Su Xi carefully tucked in the quilt for Zhao Wuyou, "It's okay if you don't bother to talk to me, after all, you have to protect yourself."

But I heard someone from outside reporting that there was something urgent.

Hearing this, Su Xi hurriedly walked out, but after returning, her complexion was not so good.Back sitting by the bed, Su Xi's eyebrows darkened slightly, "My lord—it was something that my lord asked the humble officer to investigate earlier, and now there are some clues."

Zhao Wuyou's eyebrows suddenly raised, "Are you talking about my mother?"

Su Xi nodded, "Yes!"

"How?" Zhao Wuyou asked.

"Back then, my wife was hijacked by someone, and she left the customs all the way, and was finally stopped in a village. No one knew what happened in this village at that time." Su Xi pursed her lips, as if there was something hard to say .

Zhao Wuyou frowned, "Since it's a village, the old people should know the details, right?"

"There are no old people." Su Xi whispered.

Zhao Wuyou was startled, "Why?"

"That village has disappeared, completely disappeared from the territory of Daye. Even some county chronicles have been erased by people." Suxi stared at Zhao Wuyou's face change with a slightly uneasy expression .

"What do you mean by that?" Zhao Wuyou was choked up, "You mean, Tucun?"

Su Xi showed distress, "The village is not big, and it is in a remote place, so the appearance and disappearance of the village did not attract many people's attention to the world. It's just that someone found out that the people in this village have always been It didn’t appear before, so I searched for it if I had doubts. Unfortunately, the villages were all razed to the ground.”

This scene seems somewhat familiar.

Zhao Wuyou stared at Su Xi for a long time, "What exactly do you want to say?"

"I want to say that we have already been to that place." Su Xi paused, "Young master, do you remember?"

As if something suddenly hit the position below the left shoulder fiercely, Zhao Wuyou looked at Su Xi in disbelief, "You mean, you mean that, that disappeared village?"

"My lord, do you remember?" Su Xi smiled awkwardly, "Is this God's will? We came back from Jinling City, where we were set up by people from Wuji Palace. At that time, I also thought it was very strange. From experience, it is impossible for this Wuji Palace to be so infallible, it even knows where we are staying so clearly, and it has dug a tunnel early to wait for us."

"It's easy to set up an ambush, but digging a tunnel doesn't happen overnight. It's really strange to have such a preparation. Later, I went to rescue Yunzheng and the others, and happened to find a mouse hole, and then went through the tunnel to find the room where everyone was imprisoned." Temple. This tunnel is dark and damp, and moss has grown on the stone walls, and the color of the moss is definitely not the work of the past two years."

"It has been around for a long time. It is conceivable that this Wuji Palace..."

Zhao Wuyou suddenly raised his hand, signaling Suxi to stop.

"You mean, the tunnel has been built for many years?" Zhao Wuyou frowned, "The Promise Palace knows this tunnel? And this village has been deserted for more than ten years, which means that they can't go to a deserted village for no reason. In the village, a useless tunnel was dug and kept as a backup for more than ten years."

"My lord, what you mean is that what happened more than ten years ago is probably related to the Wuji Palace?" Su Xi was shocked, why didn't she think so much.

Zhao Wuyou shook his head, "It's not just that, just imagine why the Butterfly Gu is on me. If my mother happened to be hijacked to this village at that time, then Murong must be there, otherwise why would Murong's Butterfly Gu be on me? On me?"

Su Xi stiffened her back, "That's a coincidence!"

"If it was a coincidence before, then it might have been intentional afterwards. Something must have happened to Murong, so he knew that his life was not long, so he had to entrust the Butterfly Gu on others. The situation must have been very chaotic at that time, and my mother must have died It was difficult to give birth there." Zhao Wuyou tried his best to analyze the rough situation at that time, "Huiling said that it was very chaotic at that time, so that Zhao Wuji was snatched away."

"Young master didn't ask Huiling about the exact location at that time?" Su Xi asked.

Zhao Wuyou's eyes darkened, "I didn't think about it that much at the time, who would have thought that it was in that place. And that place has almost become a nightmare for you and me. It seems that I have to go again after a while. "

"My lord?" Su Xi was taken aback, "Let the humble job go!"

Zhao Wuyou narrowed his eyes, "Suxi, I feel a little uneasy, I always feel that if I don't go there, there will be some resentment that won't go away."

"Resentment?" Su Xi frowned, "Could it be Murong's resentment?"

Zhao Wuyou rubbed his eyebrows, "Probably, Murong's residual consciousness is in my body, directly affecting my emotions. If this matter is not handled properly, it will cause trouble sooner or later."

"Then we have to wait until the young master gets married." Su Xi hesitated, "It's just that when the time comes, I'm afraid the princess will be suspicious!"

"Mu Yao is still riding a tiger. She suspects that I might as well join hands with me and concentrate on dealing with Xiao Rong." Zhao Wuyou is not worried about Mu Yao, she is just worried whether Xiao Rong knows about her daughter.

Xiao Rong teamed up with his father, if his father told Xiao Rong the secret about his daughter's body, if Mu Yao could still pretend nothing had happened, she might not be able to pass Xiao Rong's test as an old thief.What Zhao Wuyou was worried about was that Mu Yao would be exposed in front of Xiao Rong.

If you want to bring down King Qi You, the case of Mu Guogong in Fengshakou back then is the key.

Thinking of Xiao Rong, Zhao Wuyou only felt that his brain hurt badly, it was really a headache!What did this ruthless black-faced god do so shamelessly that he didn't even spare his own cousins?
Is it collaborating with the enemy and treason, colluding with Huang Lan or the Great Yin?Or do you mean that you have bad intentions and want to fight for the throne?
But back then it was clearly King Qi You who didn't want the throne and pushed Xiao Yan to the throne, so why did he like the throne in the end?This seems unreasonable.

Xiao Rong, what exactly do you want to do?
Mu Yao didn't know, what exactly was Xiao Rong thinking?Sending people to surround the entire courtyard, Mu Yao is now unable to move an inch, so she can only sit on the railing, looking at the strict guards through the rain curtain.

"What exactly are you thinking?" Mu Yao gritted her teeth, her hand holding the whip, her joints creaking, "I'm not a prisoner, so why are you staring at me like this?"

The leader saluted, "By the order of the lord, take good care of the princess Zhouquan. In a few days, it will be the wedding of the princess, and the servants dare not slack off, so as not to cause side problems. Please be safe and stay safe. Don't make it difficult for the slaves."

"Difficult to do?" Mu Yao lashed over with a whip, and there was a bloodstain on the man's face, "You bunch of dog slaves, you dare to lock up this princess, you are so tired of living! I have been in Shu City for so many years, No one dares to talk to me like that!"

"Enough!" A low voice came slowly along with Xiao Rong's steady footsteps.

Everyone saluted and hurriedly retreated.

The rain outside was pattering down.

In the corridor, Mu Yao looked up at Xiao Rong in front of her without fear.

Xiao Rong's complexion was a little pale, and he coughed lightly twice, "Yao'er, don't mess around, go back to your room and rest!"

"Is that a room? That's the cage my uncle arranged for me. I'm not a bird, why do you have to lock me up?" Mu Yao was unwilling, but she couldn't be too presumptuous in front of Xiao Rong.Her image is defined as a savage princess, but she has to be measured in addition to being savage.

Too much and you get bored and impatient.

But being too forbearing will arouse Xiao Rong's suspicion.

"It's raining outside, where do you want to go?" Xiao Rong rarely asked patiently.

Mu Yao curled her lips, and casually threw the whip to Huo Huo who was at the side, Huo Huo knowingly withdrew far away, watching her princess' "acting" to pass the test worriedly.My heart beats like a drum, but don't offend the prince, otherwise I don't know what trouble will happen.

"I just don't like to stay in one place for too long, I like to be free outside." Mu Yao sat down, "This room is dark, what's so good about it? Rao is my uncle's Prince Qiyou's mansion, now I I’m tired of shopping, and I’m really not interested in it.”

"Could it be that you have to go to the brothel to be interested?" Xiao Rong coughed twice.

Mu Yao was startled, and changed the subject appropriately, "Uncle is sick?"

Xiao Rong waved his hands, but his face was extremely pale, "It's okay, it's inevitable that you will suffer from old illnesses when it rains." Then he said, "If you really want to go out, you can let Hu Qing accompany you, but you are not allowed to do anything recklessly. Go early and come back early!"

Hearing these words, Mu Yao was stunned for a while, "Uncle, what do you mean - can you let Yao'er go out to play?"

"I can't help my mother if I'm older, what else can I do if I don't want to stay when I'm older?" Xiao Rong looked at her helplessly, with a hint of ailment on his pale face, "Don't cause trouble, remember this is the capital city .Also, you are not allowed to go to places like brothels, so as not to damage your reputation as Princess Fengyang, and you will be in trouble again."

"Yes!" Mu Yao was ecstatic, but her heart was beating secretly.

This Xiao Rong is so generous, and he doesn't know what he is planning. Could it be that he wants to find some traces on himself?Something about Yao Chi being killed?See who she is in contact with?Do you really know the truth about the Battle of Sandkou that year?

Thinking of this, Mu Yao slightly clenched her fists in her sleeves, with a harmless smile still on her face.

Mu Yao left Qi You Palace as if nothing had happened, and Hu Qing followed her all the time, saying that she was accompanying her for protection, but in fact it was surveillance.But as long as she can get out of Prince Qi You's mansion, Mu Yao is not afraid that she will not be able to get rid of Hu Qing.

The savage princess—you have to have your own savage temper. If you have a too good temper, is she still Mu Yao?
Hu Qing was very careful, not saying a word, not squinting, all his attention was on Mu Yao.The prince has ordered that no matter what, the princess must not be wronged.

Rain, pattering down.Everyone on the street walked in a hurry, with oil-paper umbrellas propped up, and carriages passed by on the street.

Huo Huo suddenly screamed, "Princess, look, your favorite candied haws!" After finishing speaking, he ran towards the store not far away, and the oil-paper umbrella passed by Hu Qing, just right It blocked Hu Qing's sight.

When Hu Qing suddenly came back to his senses, there was no trace of Mu Yao behind him.In this vast group of umbrellas, there is only rain splashing, and there is no figure of the princess.Only not far away, a carriage galloped away.

(End of this chapter)