RPAGF Chapter 72 Might as well just make a golden statue of him and have him become a bodhisattva in a tem
Chapter 72 Might as well just make a golden statue of him and have him become a bodhisattva in a tem
Gu Junze lay sprawled on the stool, the whip whistling down with the Marquis of Anyang's fury, striking heavily on Gu Junze's back and instantly leaving a bloody welt.
One lash after another, each accompanied by a dull thud, Gu Junze's face grew increasingly pale, his lips bitten until they bled, yet he remained silent.
Yingqing knelt on the ground with a thud, tears streaming down her face, "The young master has been weak since childhood and cannot withstand beatings! Please, Your Highness, spare the young master!"
Yingqing regretted it too late at this point; it was all because he was too impulsive and had implicated the prince.
Chu Ruohan's eyes reddened; she couldn't bear to watch any longer. "Father, if you keep hitting him, you'll kill him! Please, for the sake of our father-son relationship, let Junze go!"
Gu Cheng'an, standing to the side, looked distressed and heartbroken. He couldn't bear to watch any longer; this was not his elder brother's fault.
He gritted his teeth, rushed forward, and blocked the Marquis of Anyang's raised arm with both hands. "Father, don't hit me anymore. I'll take the rest of the whippings for my elder brother."
Anyang Marquis's arm was held tightly by Gu Cheng'an. He looked at his son deeply, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
Finally, he abruptly shook off Gu Cheng'an's hand, threw the whip to the ground, and left with only the words, "Don't call a doctor!" before turning away and striding off.
Ying Qing hurriedly got up, carefully carried Gu Junze on her back, and ran towards Hongmeng Academy.
Gu Chengyan glanced coldly at Gu Chengan, his eyes filled with contempt and disdain.
His second brother is obsessed with love and romance, and now he can't even distinguish right from wrong.
Those two couples harmed my mother so badly, yet he feels sorry for his enemy.
Why not just make a golden statue of him and have him become a bodhisattva in a temple...?
Gu Chengyan flicked his sleeve, turned around and strode away, his steps hurried with anger.
Since he has no ambition for the position of heir apparent, he will compete for it himself.
After the Marquis of Anyang passes away, it's still uncertain who will inherit the title.
On the other side, Chu Ruohan was extremely anxious. She lifted her skirt and chased after Ying Qing, running back without regard for anything else.
Her cheeks were flushed with anxiety, and the autumn wind could not take away the panic in her heart.
The Marquis of Anyang left a message forbidding the summoning of a doctor, but fortunately, there was a doctor named Qian in their courtyard.
"Dr. Qian, Dr. Qian..."
Chu Ruohan rushed into the courtyard shouting, her hair disheveled and plastered to her cheeks.
Hearing the shouts, Dr. Qian hurriedly came out of the house and saw Gu Junze on Ying Qing's back, with crisscrossing bloodstains on his clothes. He immediately guessed that the situation was not good.
"What happened? How did he end up like this after just one trip out?"
He finally managed to mix the right proportions for the medicine, and the cats have both survived these past two days...
Chu Ruohan's voice was choked with emotion: "It was the Marquis who hit me, please take a look."
"Go inside quickly."
Yingqing and Chu Ruohan quickly settled Gu Junze on the bed, and Doctor Qian immediately opened his medicine box to treat Gu Junze.
Chu Ruohan stood to the side, her hands tightly clasped together, her eyes fixed on the unconscious Gu Junze on the bed.
Tears welled up in her eyes, but she tried hard to hold them back, her heart filled with self-blame and worry.
"This Marquis went too far," Doctor Qian complained, his brows furrowed as he continued his work, the scissors cutting right through the back of the clothes.
Although her movements were quick, she tried her best to remain steady, fearing that the slightest mistake would cause the prince more pain.
Although he has now fainted.
After Dr. Qian cut open the clothes, he saw the shocking wounds and couldn't help but gasp.
The wound was a bloody mess, and in some places it was still oozing blood. Bruising had also begun to appear, mottledly distributed on Gu Junze's originally fair back.
Miserable.
Upon seeing this scene, Chu Ruohan turned her head away, tears streaming down her face.
Dr. Qian focused intently on cleaning the wound, gently wiping away the mottled bloodstains, afraid of touching the tender flesh deep inside the wound and causing even greater pain.
After cleaning the wound, Dr. Qian picked up the ointment, used a bamboo skewer to pick up a small amount, and applied it evenly and slowly to the wound.
As soon as the ointment touched the wound, Gu Junze's body twitched slightly involuntarily.
"It's alright. Just change the dressing on time and rest for a few days. I'll prescribe a formula to replenish your Qi in a bit."
The poison in his body can only be treated after his wounds have completely healed.
Perfect timing, he's trying out a few more cats.
"Thank you for your help, Dr. Qian. I will follow your instructions."
She raised her hand and gently wiped away the tears on her face with her sleeve, then instructed Yuling to brew the medicine.
Dr. Qian's medical skills were indeed superb, but after five days, the wound on Gu Junze's back had scabbed over, and Chu Ruohan stayed by his side the whole time.
He personally took care of everything, from washing her body to administering her medicine.
Gu Junze used to be served by Yingqing. He was fine when he was unconscious, but now that he is gradually regaining consciousness, he inevitably feels a little uncomfortable with Chu Ruohan's intimate and attentive care.
A slight blush rose to his pale cheeks. He wanted to tell Chu Ruohan that she didn't need to work so hard, but when he saw her earnest expression, he swallowed the words back.
Chu Ruohan noticed his unusual behavior, paused in her actions, and asked softly, "Did I hurt you?" Her eyes were full of concern and worry.
Gu Junze gently shook his head, his voice weak but gentle: "No, it's just that you've had a hard time these past few days."
"What are you saying? You suffered such a serious injury for me, and I did all this willingly." After saying that, she continued her work, her movements gentle and skillful.
As Gu Junze watched her busy figure, a warm feeling welled up in his heart. Heaven had finally been kind to him, sending her to his side.
Chu Ruohan stopped what she was doing and sat quietly on the edge of Gu Junze's bed, her hands folded in front of her, her eyes filled with anticipation.
She bit her lower lip slightly and said softly, "Junze, I want to adopt Xuan-ge'er. He's a well-behaved and adorable child, and I like him very much when I see him."
Upon hearing this, Gu Junze's eyelashes trembled slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed across his face. He then looked up at Chu Ruohan with a probing gaze.
On the day of the family dinner, Chu Ruohan held Xuan Ge'er, and the pure affection in her eyes left a deep impression on him.
Considering that she had mentioned wanting a child more than once before, why is she now considering adopting someone else's child?
A complex emotion welled up in Gu Junze's heart.
He was unwilling to share a room with her because he feared she would become more entangled in the Marquis's mansion, making it difficult for her to leave later.
It's uncertain how much longer he can live in this condition, and even Dr. Qian's antidote isn't foolproof...
Gu Junze remained silent for a moment, not agreeing directly, but said with a somewhat solemn expression that he would consider it.
Chu Ruohan had even thought about which room Xuan-ge'er would stay in and how to get him a small bed, but she didn't know if her third uncle would agree.
Meanwhile, Dr. Qian was also making intensive preparations to detoxify Gu Junze.
He then had Ying Qing catch a few more cats, carefully observing their reactions after taking the medicine, and constantly adjusting the formula...