CHAPTER 393: CHAPTER 393: GOLDEN SILKWORM GU

Pei Shu’er felt a sudden chill in her heart, almost thinking she had been exposed.

But soon she knew from Yan Hengyin’s expression that it was merely the Third Prince’s murmuring to himself.

She said, "I remember my younger half-sister likes you very much too, you know, her status in the Prince Mansion is much higher than my status as the legitimate daughter."

"Moreover, wasn’t she also your previous choice for a concubine? I wish the Third Prince an early marriage to his concubine."

After saying these words, Pei Shu’er wanted to leave, but was held back by Yan Hengyin tugging at her sleeve, which annoyed Pei Shu’er a bit.

"Third Prince, have some self-respect. You’re part of the Imperial Family, and such entanglement strips away the dignity of the Imperial Family."

"Furthermore, don’t think for a moment that I’ve let go of what happened before. You caused my exile, made me suffer so terribly, I could never forgive you."

Yan Hengyin seemed deeply hurt; he never expected Pei Shu’er to hold a grudge against him.

Pei Shu’er pulled her sleeve out of the Third Prince’s hand, her lips curling into an elegant smile as her almond-shaped eyes glanced sideways at the Third Prince, full of coldness.

"After all, the things the Third Prince has done haven’t been without a trace."

Having said that, Pei Shu’er left.

The sound of Pei Shu’er’s footsteps gradually faded away until it could no longer be heard, and only then did Yan Hengyin heavily sink into a chair.

He knew he and Pei Shu’er could never go back to how they were.

Yet, how could he be content?

If he were to keep Pei Shu’er by his side,

then he would have a lifetime to make Pei Shu’er fall in love with him again.

There is nothing that time cannot heal; he would spend a lifetime caring for her, showing her he is the one who truly loves her.

Yan Hengjin walked into the room, sighing as he advised Yan Hengyin.

Lately, he felt like his third brother was almost obsessed, clearly, before, he had never seen his third brother so devoted to Pei Shu’er.

Wasn’t she just an unremarkable pawn?

"Third Brother, it looks to me like she clearly doesn’t like you anymore. You are a noble Prince, there are countless other fish in the sea, what kind of girls are not available to you."

Yan Hengyin took out a bamboo flute from a box again, gripping it tightly, he lifted his head to reveal a pair of fiery red eyes.

"What if I say, I must have Pei Shu’er?"

Before, he disdained using the bamboo flute to control Pei Shu’er and only used it for summoning.

But now, he realized he must take some coercive measures.

He began to play the tune taught by that woman, the one with the strongest controlling power.

At this time, back in her room, Pei Shu’er’s eyes were filled with ice.

She unconsciously stroked her abdomen with her hand; just now, it felt like it was splitting open in pain, and she previously wondered what was wrong with her body but now realized there was a Gu Worm inside.

She had finally gained a foothold here, so how could she afford to leave such a life-threatening handle in someone else’s hands?

Earlier, she even felt a loss of control over her own body; if it were used to do something like killing Tang Zan, something horrifying and melodramatic, she truly wouldn’t have a place to cry.

After so many years, she finally found someone she deeply liked, and couldn’t allow Yan Hengyin to ruin it.

Thus, Pei Shu’er locked herself in Tang Zan’s suite and entered the space to begin searching for medical books related to the Gu Technique.

To her, Gu was a completely new subject, though she’d heard modern times still had Witchcraft Masters, she thought they were merely legends, so she hadn’t paid much attention.

Pei Shu’er only felt a headache.

After searching for a long time, she only found fragments, and there were still many books left untouched, if she searched little by little, who knows how long it would take.

Then, Pei Shu’er suddenly thought of the original heroine, Lin Shiyao.

This woman, although she’s always harbored thoughts of seducing Tang Zan, aiming to become his concubine, she understood the Gu Technique.

This made her the only available Gu Technique expert Pei Shu’er could consult.

Initially, she intended to find Lin Shiyao, but considering the heroine’s opportunistic nature after her rebirth, she decided against it.

Instead, she decided to consult the most senior Doctor Sun, as his knowledge was extensive and maybe he could provide the answer she needed.

At the wounded soldier camp.

Lin Shiyao was diligently working as a military doctor in the camp, gaining a lot of goodwill and becoming quite the focus.

But after Pei Shu’er arrived at the camp, the wounded soldiers’ gazes couldn’t help but follow Pei Shu’er.

They weren’t looking at her as a woman, but rather as a leader, with eyes full of trust and gratitude.

Lin Shiyao’s eyes were filled with hatred and jealousy, recently in the camp, everyone mostly talked about their praise for Pei Shu’er.

Although she tirelessly stayed and treated the patients, at most she only gained a bit of goodwill.

Pei Shu’er nodded to Lin Shiyao, then turned her gaze to Doctor Sun with a gentle smile.

"Doctor Sun, I have a question to consult with you, could you please step outside with me?"

Doctor Sun felt quite honored to be asked a question by Pei Shu’er.

He immediately entrusted the injured patient to his apprentice and followed Pei Shu’er out.

For a physician, besides seniority, capability is also highly valued.

Pei Shu’er’s medical skills, even the Imperial Physicians might not be able to surpass her.

Therefore, Doctor Sun held Pei Shu’er in high regard.

"Mrs. Tang, what is your question?"

Pei Shu’er pondered and then spoke tactfully.

"If a person experiences abdominal pain and unbearable cramps when someone plays a flute, accompanied by a temporary loss of consciousness, then what could be the cause?"

Doctor Sun contemplated for a moment before responding.

"My lady, that would be due to Gu poisoning."

Pei Shu’er asked, "Then the symptoms I described, what kind of Gu poison is it?"

Doctor Sun thought for a bit and then said, "Based on my years of medical practice, that is the Golden Silkworm Gu, those affected by it are controlled by the Mother Gu, each command accompanied by abdominal pain."

Pei Shu’er nodded, "Then, if someone wants to remove this Gu Worm, what should they do?"

Doctor Sun shook his head, "The treatment for this Gu Worm is quite complex, I can’t recall the details, perhaps my lady should allow me to check the medical books first?"

Pei Shu’er nodded, "Thank you for your trouble."

Pei Shu’er left without telling Doctor Sun that the Gu Worm was within her, as it would be highly disadvantageous for her.

After the two left, Lin Shiyao, who was hiding in the shadows, revealed herself.

Once Pei Shu’er departed, Lin Shiyao knocked on Yan Hengyin’s door and, upon seeing Yan Hengyin, she respectfully greeted him before getting straight to the point.

"Third Prince, may I ask whose body you placed the Gu Worm on that you requested from me earlier?"