"Make sure your sister doesn't go too far next time. If there's a next time, I won't mind using something."
Gu Qianying was never one to be trifled with. If someone wanted to provoke her, they should first see if they had the capability. If not, it was best to behave themselves. After all, there was no deep-seated hatred that warranted such actions.
"I'll take my leave now. I'll visit Miss Gu again another day."
Song Wuji cast a deep look at the woman before him and said faintly.
He found the woman before him very dangerous.
Unlike other women.
"Young Master Song, some things are not yours, so don't covet them."
Gu Qianying gave Song Wuji a deep look and said out of the blue, hoping the man would be sensible and not push his luck.
"I don't understand what you're talking about."
Song Wuji was taken aback when the woman said that. He hadn't expected his intentions to be seen through by this woman.
"If you don't understand, then it's best not to think about such things here. I'm telling you, those things are not yours, and they never will be. If you insist on pursuing them, you will surely be disappointed."
Gu Qianying knew he was a smart person, and it was easy to talk to smart people. He was clever and would understand with a hint.
"..."
After Song Wuji left the room, his expression changed. He hadn't expected his disguise to be so unsuccessful that this woman saw through him.
"..."
Old Master Baili was also somewhat surprised. He had a bold guess that this woman might know their family's secret.
If he wasn't mistaken, perhaps his son had told this woman.
Therefore, his son must have woken up, and he needed to go and see him.
After they had finished their meal, Old Master Baili went to his son's room.
Seeing Baili Su lying on the bed, feigning unconsciousness, Old Master Baili sat beside him for a long time. After a long while, he said.
"I know you're awake, son. Father knows why you've become like this."
Old Master Baili looked at his son lying on the bed and said faintly. His son was a very intelligent person, and to protect the family's interests, he chose this method.
He felt his son had been wronged, but his son's actions were meant to tell them not to let the family get into trouble because of him.
Baili Su opened his eyes and sat up.
"Father."
Old Master Baili said nothing, only asking.
"Why did you tell that woman the secret of the books?"
Old Master Baili asked with some anger. He hadn't expected his son to tell outsiders about family matters. Was this really okay? Or was there another reason?
"Father, I've thought this through carefully. Miss Gu is very trustworthy."
"But do you really know that woman? Father hopes you'll consider it carefully. Your actions are a bit impulsive now. Have you ever thought about what would happen if this woman had ulterior motives? Our Baili family would face utter destruction."
Old Master Baili looked at Baili Su on the bed with some heartache. He felt he wasn't capable of protecting his son, which was why his son had been acting this way these past few days.
"Father, I've always acted with discretion and rarely do anything like this. You can trust your son this once."
Baili Su looked at his father and said earnestly.
Their Baili family could not contend with the Song family. For the sake of that book, he had chosen to entrust it to someone else.
He believed in Gu Qianying's character, just as he believed she could cure him.
There was no reason for it.
"Since that's the case, your father won't say anything more. Your father trusts you."
At this point, Old Master Baili sighed again, "Our Baili family cannot contend with the Song family. Entrusting this item to someone else is also a way."
"I see that the friends around Divine Doctor Gu are all capable people, not ordinary folk. And Divine Doctor Gu, I know she is treating the poison in your body. I also hope that you can truly recover."
Before leaving, Old Master Baili said another sentence to Baili Su.
"Son, you should wake up now."
After Old Master Baili finished speaking, he turned and left. His son was so intelligent; he knew his son understood his meaning.
Baili Su lay on the bed, watching his father's retreating back. He knew his father understood everything.
The next day.
"My son is awake."
Seeing her son awake, Old Madam Baili tearfully hugged Baili Su with joy.
"Mmm, Mother, your son is awake."
Baili Su reluctantly sat up and looked at his tearful mother.
Madam Baili had even developed white hair.
The three siblings from the Song family heard the news that Baili Su was awake.
They also came to visit.
"You're finally awake. I've waited so long for you. It wasn't in vain."
Song Yuer looked at the handsome man before her and was very happy.
"How is Baili Su's condition? Is he much better?"
Song Yuer looked at Old Master Baili and inquired about Baili Su's health.
"Thank you, County Princess, for your concern. Although my son is awake, he is still weak and needs a few more days of recuperation. This is all thanks to Divine Doctor Gu."
Old Master Baili deliberately nudged Gu Qianying with his words.
Song Yuer's expression changed: "Hmph, she just got lucky. If you let me find a few physicians, I could also wake Baili Su up!"
Her eyes were filled with jealousy.
"Since Baili Su is awake, this engagement will continue. The wedding day will be set for..."
Baili Su was an unparalleled perfect man in the Western Regions, and she was determined to have him.
Before she could finish speaking, Old Master Baili, mustering his courage, interrupted her: "County Princess, my birthday is approaching. How about after my birthday, I will properly arrange the wedding banquet for the County Princess and my son? What do you think, County Princess?"
Song Yuer frowned.
Before she could speak, Song Wuji, standing beside her, said coolly, "That would be for the best."
"Brother!"
Song Yuer glared at Song Wuji.
Song Wuji whispered something into Song Yuer's ear.
A moment later.
Song Yuer raised her chin high: "Very well, this County Princess will grant you a few more days."
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