Princess, she is the one who facilitated the extradition.

Gui Yao met Gu Nansheng, who was now fully conscious.

He clasped his hands in a respectful and polite gesture, saying, "I will remember your great kindness and repay you in the future."

Xing'er has already told me about it. Although I've been living in a daze all these years, I still remember some things from my childhood.

He stood up and sighed softly, "My second uncle's approach to my mother was not out of genuine affection, but to protect us, mother and son."

This news surprised everyone.

Tian Xing'er hurriedly asked, "Young Master, who wants to harm you?"

"I was young at the time, and my second uncle refused to tell me. He only told me not to tell my mother, fearing that if she knew the truth, others would find out what had happened, and he was also afraid that my mother would feel guilty."

Gui Yao raised an eyebrow, feeling guilty?

Gu Nansheng continued, "When I was young, I resented him for tarnishing my mother's reputation and wanted to teach him a lesson, but I overheard his conversation with my grandmother."

It turns out that when my mother fell into misfortune, it wasn't because my second uncle was heartless and disliked her, but because he was injured while escorting my maternal grandfather's family who were being exiled, and lost his manhood.

Feeling inferior and unworthy of his mother, and discovering that his father also loved her, he chose to step aside and let his father be with her.

He paused for a moment, then said, "After that, I noticed that although he would occasionally appear in the main room, he spent most of his time by my side."

Although he told his mother he regretted it and that he would protect her for life, he truly did nothing else outrageous.

Gu Nansheng looked at Gui Yao, "Since he voluntarily withdrew due to his disability, why would he continue to pester me? Therefore, I believed his promise to protect me."

"But what kind of protection would require deliberately creating rumors?"

Tian Xing'er was still puzzled.

Gu Nansheng shook his head; he didn't know either.

He suffered a head injury when he was seven years old, and his mental capacity regressed to that of a five-year-old. He has little recollection of events from those years.

Gui Yao then asked him and Tian Xing'er, "What does Princess Chengle think of Gu Xiang and Gu Beisheng?"

If Gu Lao Er has a hidden illness, then Gu Madam's two children are not his.

Gu Nansheng said, "As far as I remember, my grandmother liked them very much."

Tian Xing'er nodded in agreement.

She had only been in the Gu family for a year and had never met Princess Chengle and the second wife's two children.

But I've heard that "everyone in the mansion says that the two children from the second wife are the princess's darlings."

Gui Yao concluded, "In that case, although Madam Gu's child is not Gu Lao Er's, it must be a continuation of Princess Cheng Le's bloodline."

Otherwise, Princess Chengle wouldn't care so much about them.

Gu Nansheng pursed her lips and said, "Second Uncle obeyed Grandmother's orders to marry Second Aunt because Second Aunt said she didn't mind Second Uncle's health; she wanted a respectable status."

But after marrying into the family, she became resentful and even took her anger out on her mother and him.

Gui Yao thought about Madam Gu's complaints, and it didn't seem like she knew that Madam Gu's health was failing.

"If you don't mind that these words weren't spoken by Madam Gu to Gu Er himself, then it's highly likely that Cheng Le lied to both sides."

However, it cannot be ruled out that Madam Gu the Second regretted her marriage into the Gu family and shifted the blame onto others, eventually deceiving herself.

Gui Yao decided to reveal this matter to Madam Gu.

She asked again, "How did your father die?"

"Died of illness."

Gu Nansheng said, "My father was frail from a young age and his health was never very good. He passed away when I was six years old."

Gui Yao nodded thoughtfully, "Your mother's matter can't be rushed. You should stay at Xuanji Tower for now."

He paused, then thought of the two girls in the building who had been hurt by the fake Gu Nansheng, and worried that they might be afraid.

Gui Yao instructed Mao Dan, "Go and invite the Prince to stay at Xuanji Tower for a few days."

With the prince at Xuanji Tower, Chen Can and the others should feel very safe.

Mao Dan reminded him, "Master, there's a man locked up in the backyard."

Yang Yue?

Gui Yao waved his hand, "That doesn't even count as a person."

But I still took a look.

Yang Yue's spirit platform was sealed, making him like a living dead person, devoid of any thoughts, and his belly had shrunk considerably.

Gui Yao sat down in front of Yang Yue.

The Luo family went to great lengths to create the ghost fetus, and now that the ghost fetus is trapped in the Xuanji Tower, do they have any sense of it?

What countermeasures will be taken?

And what happened to Qi Yun's thirty years of lifespan after it was taken away?

If she takes it back, the other party will surely suffer from a decline in health.

In this way, some answers will come to light.

Thinking of this, Gui Yao turned and went to the Duke of Qi's mansion.

Qi Yun greeted her, saying, "My father was injured a few days ago while searching for Yang Yue and is currently resting in bed. He is unable to come out to see me, so please forgive him."

"It's alright, I'll go see her."

Gui Yao arrived at the Duchess's bedroom and told the two about the ghost child.

"The ghost fetus will soon perish. It is currently in dire straits and will not turn against the Second Miss. I can help the Second Miss regain her lifespan."

She was a decisive person; as soon as she finished speaking, she made a hand seal and unleashed her spiritual power.

A moment later, wisps of pale golden light, like smoke or silk, drifted down from the sky and entered Qi Yun's brow.

Qi Yun felt a warm sensation on his forehead, and his heart, which had been heavy with the burden of giving up thirty years of his lifespan, suddenly felt relieved.

"alright."

Gui Yao concluded, "Although the Second Miss sought revenge, she also committed murder. It would be best for her to do more good deeds in the future."

"Thank you, young lady."

Qi Yun said gratefully, "From now on, I will definitely do good deeds and accumulate merit to make up for my mistakes."

Gui Yao nodded and said nothing more.

The Duchess had always been worried about Qi Yun's lifespan, and now that she had learned that he had been safely retrieved, she was so grateful that she wanted to kneel down to express her thanks.

Gui Yao supported her and whispered, "If you really want to thank me, Madam, then in the future, you will stand in the court as a woman and bring blessings to the people."

"this……"

The Duchess was shocked; this was something she had never dared to imagine before.

I don't know why Gui Yao suddenly brought this up.

Gui Yao didn't explain, but only looked at the Duchess's injuries.

The Duchess, having supported her family for so many years, had long been accustomed to being ruthless to herself; it was a deep wound.

Gui Yao channeled his spiritual power and placed it on the wound.

The Duchess immediately felt the pain in her wound lessen considerably. A warm sensation coursed through her meridians, making her feel indescribably comfortable, as if she had become much younger.

In contrast, Princess Chengle was about to arrive in the capital.

She was sitting in the stable carriage when she suddenly vomited blood.

Sitting beside her, Gu Xiang quickly supported her, "Grandmother, what's wrong?"

After Princess Chengle caught her breath, she slapped her hard across the face, saying, "Useless."

Feeling wronged after being beaten, Gu Xiang's eyes quickly welled up with tears. "Grandmother..."

She didn't understand why her grandmother was hitting her for no reason and was about to ask her for an explanation.

Gu Beisheng, who was riding a horse beside her, jumped onto the carriage and winked at her, "Sister, get off first. I'll take care of Grandmother."

Gu Xiang was shocked to see that Cheng Le's once jet-black temples were gradually turning white. She could only cover her face and go to the carriage behind.

Gu Beisheng had already felt Cheng Le's pulse, his brows furrowed with worry. "Grandmother, Qi Yun's lifespan has been taken away."

Cheng Le knew what was going on. He closed his eyes and thought, "They're all useless. Someone in the capital who knows magic appeared, and no one even noticed. They ruined my plans."

She took a breath. "And Yang Yue, I ordered him to be killed long ago, but he was kidnapped instead."

"I've already checked. The person who helped the Qi family is called Gui Yao, and he's been in frequent contact with Xiao Huaijin."

Gu Beisheng took out a pill and put it to Cheng Le's lips. "She is elusive and never reveals her true face. Even her residence is hidden in an array. She is indeed quite capable. It seems that the ghost fetus was abducted by her."

"Playing tricks."

Princess Chengle's brows furrowed with malice. "Xiao Huaijin came to my Dasheng as a hostage. If he dares to be unruly, then we'll push this vixen to Nanyao."

Gu Beisheng understood that Cheng Le was trying to frame Gui Yao as someone sent by Nan Yao, and immediately said, "Grandson will send a message to the capital right away."

"Your mother is also a fool. I kindly suggested that she take her anger out on the Feng family, but she insisted on being clever and inciting the people."

Cheng Le picked up a small mirror, and the more he looked at himself, the more intense the anger between his brows became. "Now that things have blown up, if they find out something else, it will be difficult to pin it on the Feng family."

"grandmother."

Gu Beisheng spoke up for the second wife, "Father's heart has never been with us, mother and sons. Now, we haven't heard from him for years. Mother is suffering too. Please forgive her."

Cheng Le snorted coldly, and for the sake of his grandson, he refrained from scolding the second wife. He only asked, "Still no news of your father?"

Gu Beisheng lowered his eyes and shook his head. "No."

"I wonder where that bastard ran off to."

Upon mentioning his son, Cheng Le lost his appetite for conversation, waved his hand, and gestured for Gu Beisheng to leave.