Chapter 63 I never want to see her again in this lifetime
Chapter 63 I never want to see her again in this lifetime
Meanwhile, Lu Yuanchangming was also busy in his study.
He was thinking about how to find the antidote. Yes, the antidote, the antidote for Qi Yushuang.
He knew that the best way to help Qiu Ziyue now was to find Zhao Wanqing as soon as possible.
Finding the antidote will help Qiu Ziyue clarify the truth.
Although he hated Zhao Wanqing so much that he never wanted to see her again in his life.
But he still made up his mind to ask Zhao Wanqing for the antidote.
Since the last dance competition, Zhao Wanqing left the stage, saying she was going back to heal her injuries, but she never returned to her residence and has since vanished as if she had disappeared into thin air.
Lu Yuanchang pondered deeply, trying to find a breakthrough.
As he pondered, his thoughts drifted back to what the servants of Zhao Wanqing's household had told him when he had investigated them.
He remembered that the old servant had told him that Zhao Wanqing had a group of close friends, all of whom she had gathered into her entourage.
These women have a special way of communicating—when something happens, they release a special kind of firework, and once the firework blooms in the night sky, Zhao Wanqing will appear.
Lu Yuanchangming recalled one of the women named Liu Anxiang, who was one of Zhao Wanqing's confidantes and had always obeyed Zhao Wanqing's orders.
Liu Anxiang was previously imprisoned in the inn's cellar. Later, when Qiu Ziyue was injured and came to him for treatment, Liu Anxiang was also brought to Lu Yuanchangming's solitary confinement room by his three senior brothers.
Thinking of this, Lu Yuanchangming had a sudden inspiration. If he could get the secret about the fireworks signal from Liu Anxiang, he might be able to find Zhao Wanqing's whereabouts.
He stood up and decided to go find Liu Anxiang immediately.
Lu Yuanchangming, wearing a mask, arrived at the solitary confinement room and ordered the guards to open the door.
Entering the dimly lit cellar, he saw Liu Anxiang huddled in a corner, her face pale, her eyes filled with fear and wariness.
“Miss Liu,” Lu Yuan said gently, “I know you are in a difficult situation right now, but I have a suggestion that may be of benefit to you.”
Liu Anxiang raised her head, looking at Lu Yuanchangming warily: "What do you want?"
Lu Yuan Changming smiled slightly, trying to make his tone sound sincere: "I want to know what's going on with the fireworks signals between you. If you're willing to tell me this secret, I can improve your meals and guarantee your safety."
Liu Anxiang's eyes flickered, clearly wavering.
She was silent for a moment before finally speaking, "Why should I believe you?"
Lu Yuanchangming said sincerely, "You don't have to believe me, but you're not in a good situation right now. If you can help me, you might be able to gain some freedom in return. And I won't hurt you."
Liu Anxiang hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded: "Okay, I'll tell you. The fireworks signal between us is a special kind of firework that only specific people can recognize. Each color represents a different message, such as red for an emergency, blue for assembly, and green for safety. Zhao Wanqing will take appropriate action after seeing these signals."
Lu Yuanchangming listened attentively, silently memorizing the information.
He continued, "So, how are these fireworks made? And how do you transmit these signals?"
Liu Anxiang sighed and slowly said, "These fireworks were personally formulated by Zhao Wanqing, and the recipe is very complex. As for transmitting signals, we usually light the fireworks at the agreed time and place to ensure that Zhao Wanqing can see them."
"Do you know how to formulate this kind of fireworks?" Lu Yuan asked.
"I'll give it a try, because I've watched the girls match a few times before and even assisted them," Liu Anxiang said.
Lu Yuanchangming nodded and said gratefully, "Thank you, Miss Liu. If the formula is successful, I will keep my promise, improve your three meals a day, ensure your safety, and give you a sum of money after I have finished dealing with this matter so that you can go home and reunite with your family."
A hint of gratitude flashed in Liu Anxiang's eyes, but she remained vigilant: "I hope you can keep your word."
Lu Yuanchangming left the confinement room, his heart filled with new hope.
He knew that if he could find the formula and delivery method for these fireworks, he would have a chance to find Zhao Wanqing.
He returned to his study and began to carefully consider his next steps.
As night fell, Lu Yuanchangming stood in the bushes, gazing at the starry sky, silently planning his future actions.
He knew that the game had only just begun, and he had already grasped a crucial link.
Under Lu Yuanchangming's arrangement, Liu Anxiang was allowed to temporarily leave the confinement room and came to a secret room in Lu Minglou.
Following Liu Anxiang's instructions, Lu Yuanchangming prepared all the materials for the special fireworks.
Liu Anxiang slowly mixed the various powders and liquids together, carefully adjusting the proportions.
Her movements were somewhat clumsy, but very earnest, as if every step was full of ritual.
Lu Yuanchangming said to Liu Anxiang, "You stay here and set up the fireworks. Once they're done, notify the guards. But don't even think about escaping. We've laid traps all around here; you won't be able to get away."
Liu Anxiang said, "Okay."
After Lu Yuanchangming finished speaking, he returned to his study, where he remained unable to sleep for a long time.
He thought of Zhao Wanqing, the woman who had struggled so hard in the rainy night. He kept wondering what made her so vicious.
The reason why Lu Yuanchangming was unwilling to mention Zhao Wanqing was that he really didn't want to have anything to do with that woman anymore. In fact, he had no feelings for Zhao Wanqing, while Zhao Wanqing fell in love with him at first sight.
His entanglement with Zhao Wanqing dates back to a rainy night a year ago.
That day, the rain poured down and the wind howled.
At that time, Lu Yuanchangming was still called General Li by everyone. That night, he led an elite force, struggling to move forward on a muddy path.
They had just finished a fierce battle and were preparing to return to camp to rest.
Dark clouds filled the sky, and lightning flashed intermittently, illuminating the road ahead.
Suddenly, the sound of rapid hoofbeats broke the silence of the night.
A scout came galloping up and stopped in front of Lu Yuanchangming, panting as he reported, "General, a woman has been found unconscious by the bamboo forest ahead!"
Lu Yuanchangming frowned, a hint of doubt in his mind.
How could anyone be here in this weather?
But without much thought, he immediately ordered, "Take me to see."
The group quickly changed direction and headed towards the edge of the bamboo forest.
Soon, they arrived at a dense bamboo forest.
He dismounted and strode to the woman who had collapsed by the roadside. She was pale and ragged, clearly having been unconscious for some time.
"General, this woman has injuries; she may have been attacked by someone," a soldier said after a careful examination.
Lu Yuanchangming nodded and ordered, "Carry her back to the camp and find a military doctor to treat her."
Several soldiers carefully lifted the woman onto a stretcher and followed Lu Yuanchangming back to the camp.
On the way, Lu Yuanchangming fell into deep thought. Who exactly was this woman? Why would she be here in such terrible weather?
Back at the camp, Lu Yuanchangming arranged accommodations for the woman and invited a military doctor.
The military doctor carefully examined the woman's body and found that she had not only suffered external injuries but also mild poisoning.
"General, this young lady needs several days of rest and recuperation to recover," the military doctor said.
Lu Yuanchangming nodded and said to the military doctor, "Do your best to save her. Just tell me what medicine she needs."
The military doctor responded and began treating the woman's wounds and preparing medicinal herbs.
Lu Yuanchangming sat to the side, quietly watching the woman. Her face was delicate and pretty, and she looked charming even in her unconscious state.
He secretly guessed that this woman must have an extraordinary story behind her.
The rain finally stopped the next morning. Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the tent and fell on the woman's face; she slowly opened her eyes.
The first person she saw was a general, handsome with fair skin, and distinctly masculine features in his eyebrows and eyes. He was refined and elegant, dignified yet approachable, and his eyes always seemed to hold a smile, making people feel as if they were bathed in a spring breeze.
The woman felt that after she died, she ascended to heaven and saw a male god.
"Am I dead? Where are you taking me?" the woman asked.
To find out what happens next, please read the next chapter!
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