The early morning of early sumr, the air was sultry.
Liuhe Village, nad after being adjacent to the Liuhe River.
After a night's rest, Gu Zhiqing's complexion did not improve; instead, her face grew even paler; every cough brought out a trace of blood.
At this mont, she was sitting at the doorstep of a courtyard, resting her chin in one hand, gazing into the distance at the Northern Mountain.
In this mountain, she and he had experienced so much, and the relationship between them had undergone a huge change.
No matter how pale her complexion was, it couldn't hide those eyes of hers that were as deep and moving as autumn waters.
Unconsciously, there was an aura of ethereal spirit.
A wave of sultry wind swept by, clouds covered the sky, and suddenly a light drizzle began to fall from the long skies.
This weather during the plum rain season is truly unpredictable.
Gu Zhiqing stretched out her hand, allowing the raindrops to fall into her palm, her lively eyes blinking, like stars in the dark night, bright and brilliant.
"Zhiqing."
A woman nearing fifty walked over, smiling as she said, "I'm going to buy so groceries. My son, Qi Song, will co back today, just in ti..."
At this point, this woman, Gu Zhiqing's older maternal cousin, suddenly looked a bit unnatural and hurriedly changed the topic, "Is there any dish you like?"
Lost in her mories, Gu Zhiqing naturally didn't notice her cousin's unusual expression, gently shook her head, then raised a hand to push aside the bangs on her forehead, with mories flooding in.
Qi Song is the only son of Mada Yuan Jing because he had connections with a prominent family, thus gaining so reputation in the village. After eting Gu Zhiqing last night, he developed the idea of marrying Gu Zhiqing off as a concubine to that prominent family.
According to Qi Song, with Gu Zhiqing's beauty, she would undoubtedly gain great favor from the opposite side, thus, indirectly allowing Qi Song to ascend to greater heights.
Yuan Jing opposed this matter, whereas Mr. Qi agreed with both hands, after all, good opportunities are rare, how could one watch it slip away?
Moreover, in his view, this was a great advantage for Gu Zhiqing, who was not in good health.
Such a prominent family, how can just anyone climb up to it?
Even being a concubine would be a supre honor, a deed rewarding one's ancestors.
As for whether Gu Zhiqing would agree, he didn't care, because it was inevitable.
As they say, if a person does not fight for himself, heaven and earth will perish.
They usually did not interact much, and didn't know that Gu Zhiqing's mother was married into Biluo Sword Valley, otherwise, they might not dare to harbor such wicked thoughts.
"Zhiqing, do you have a boyfriend?"
Seeing Gu Zhiqing's current state, as soone with experience, Yuan Jing saw through it at a glance but couldn't help but ask.
Gu Zhiqing was taken aback at first, then curled her lips into a smile, "I suppose so."
"Aunt, you take care of your business, I'll be leaving this afternoon." Gu Zhiqing said as she picked up an umbrella and slowly walked into the rain.
Coincidentally, she ca here last night, thinking of this, her only relative left, she decided to pay a visit, as there might not be another opportunity in the future.
"Well..."
Yuan Jing couldn't bear it, turned around to look at the courtyard, only to see Mr. Qi glaring fiercely at her, with no choice, she left quickly.
The rain from the sky.
Grew heavier and heavier.
Holding an umbrella with one hand, Gu Zhiqing occasionally looked at her feet, and at tis looked up into the distance, the raindrops forming lines, crystal clear, splashing into clusters of water flowers as they hit the ground.
"That day, it was raining, I t you by the Qingyuan River in the secular world! You fought valiantly, ultimately bearing everything on your own."
Gu Zhiqing carefully trotted along in her embroidered shoes, but the rain still splashed onto them, and a faint smile lingered on her typically cold face.
After a while, she started to pant, her health deteriorating by the day.
Suddenly, the sound of horse hooves approached from afar.
Her eyebrows lifted, soone riding a horse ca galloping through.
He was as majestic as a mountain, holding the reins with one hand and a sword in the other, despite the wind and rain hitting his face, his eyes unblinkingly fixed on her.
"Chen, Chen Yang?" Gu Zhiqing stood blankly in place, her expression wooden, on the verge of tears.
This man, he actually found her.
She never dread, at the end of her life, she could still see this man.
"What are you doing here?"
Gu Zhiqing's face returned to its cold deanor, her tone indifferent, but that hand instinctively gripped the hem of her clothing, visibly trembling.
"To find you."
Chen Yang dismounted swiftly, rushing to Gu Zhiqing's side, "Where are you hurt? Who hurt you?"
Tat-tat-tat.
Gu Zhiqing took several steps back, lowering her head, "I'm, I'm fine, just leave."
"Tell , who hurt you?"
Chen Yang grabbed Gu Zhiqing's hand, feeling the coldness, his heart sank, he could clearly sense this woman's lack of vitality.
"Let go of ."
"Cough, cough."
Gu Zhiqing struggled, but began to cough again, traces of blood oozing out.
"This..."
Chen Yang was a bit flustered, reaching to wipe the blood from her lips, he cautiously asked, "Is it because you've lost your Extre Yin Body?"
Gu Zhiqing remained silent.
"Tell , how can I make you recover?" Chen Yang asked.
Gu Zhiqing shook her head, "It's no use, I know my own body best."
"There must be a way!"
Gu Zhiqing raised her head, facing this man in front of her, he was truly anxious.
"Let's not talk about that." Gu Zhiqing said, "Accompany on a walk."
Today's rain.
Swept by the gusts of wind, hit the ground at an angle, but didn't affect this pair at all. Walking side by side onto a bridge, they had a harmonious aura.
"I will never let anything happen to you." Chen Yang said sternly, holding an umbrella with one hand and gently embracing Gu Zhiqing's shoulder with the other.
Gu Zhiqing's body slightly trembled, smiling without speaking.
Just as she said, she knew her body best, and to be able to walk in the rain with him during her final monts was satisfying enough.
It was enough for this life.
As they walked, Gu Zhiqing stealthily glanced at Chen Yang, murmuring in her heart, "For the rest of your life, without by your side, you will surely live well, I wish you well."
After turning around, the two returned to Yuan Jing's courtyard, and Gu Zhiqing prepared to say her goodbyes.
When Gu Zhiqing brought Chen Yang into the house, both Mr. Qi and Yuan Jing were taken aback, how could she bring back a man just from a walk?
When Gu Zhiqing introduced him as her boyfriend, Mr. Qi gave Chen Yang a lukewarm look, "Young man, I don't know your background, but not just anyone is worthy of our Zhiqing."
"We all co from a poor background, and Zhiqing isn't in good health. Only by marrying the right person can she have a good life."
"And you..."
Mr. Qi, not intending to beat around the bush, directly concluded, "You're not worthy!"
Chen Yang was visibly taken aback, awkwardly rubbed his nose.
While Gu Zhiqing was in shock, just what on earth is this, since when did he have the right to interfere in her matters here?
"..."
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