The Poisonous Consort, the Regent's Beloved

Chapter 211 See You Next Time

The sounds outside continued to crackle and pop, but his voice, as clear and pure as a mountain spring, stood out amidst the noise, as if it could reach straight to the heart.

"Chips?"

Su Fuying stared intently at Gu Qibai, her eyes flashing with a sharp light. She continued, "You want to use it to bargain with Xiao Yuheng? Do you think he will agree to your request?"

Gu Qibai suddenly laughed, a bitter and helpless smile in his eyes, and said, "Aying is so smart, she saw right through me. I know it's difficult, but I have no choice, I have to try."

"What are the conditions? To help you take back that position?"

This was the only condition Su Fuying could think of. What else could make him go to such lengths to find a medicinal herb but the position that should rightfully belong to him?

"Yes and no."

Gu Qibai's answer was ambiguous. Looking into Su Fuying's eyes, he pursed his lips slightly and asked softly, "Do you like him?"

Su Fuying: "..."

This question caught her off guard. "I don't know," she replied.

"If you want it, I'll give it to you, okay?" Gu Qibai narrowed his eyes slightly, his deep eyes like unfathomable lake water, his gaze revealing a hint of inquiry as he quietly stared at the person in front of him.

"I'll pass on what you want."

Su Fuying responded bluntly and without any politeness. She was secretly surprised, thinking that things wouldn't go so smoothly, but she never expected it to be so easy.

"Dezi, go back and get your things."

Gu Qibai turned his head and whispered an order to the driver outside the carriage. His voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by the driver.

The servant quickly and respectfully replied, "Yes, young master!"

Then came the sound of horses' hooves and wheels rolling, and the carriage began to sway and continue moving forward.

……

The carriage was silent; neither of them spoke. Time passed slowly, and after about fifteen minutes, the carriage finally came to a stop.

"Would you like to come in for some tea?"

Gu Qibai raised his head, looking intently and seriously at the woman sitting opposite him, whose face remained tense, and asked softly. His tone was as calm as still water, revealing no emotional fluctuation whatsoever.

"No."

Su Fuying answered briefly and decisively, still with a stern face, seemingly indifferent to everything around her.

"Dezi".

Seeing that the other party refused, Gu Qibai did not press the matter further and called out to the outside of the car again.

The servant boy named Dezi responded and hurriedly ran into a nearby inn. A short while later, Dezi returned to the carriage carrying a square box.

"I have already processed the medicinal herbs; they can be used directly."

Gu Qibai took the box from Dezi's hand, gently raised his hand and handed it to Su Fuying, and slowly untied the lid.

Once the lid was fully opened, she discovered that there was actually an ice sculpture layer inside the box that exuded a slight chill.

Although it was winter, it was still a bit troublesome to keep changing the ice layer. The medicinal herbs were indeed processed very well in just one night.

"Thank you."

Su Fuying slightly raised her eyes to look at him, secretly pondering what had happened between him and Xiao Yuheng. They were both intelligent people, and there was no need for her to say more.

"So...when do you plan to leave?"

The man lowered his eyes, making it difficult to discern the true emotions hidden within them. However, his long, thick, raven-feather-like eyelashes were clearly trembling slightly, as if telling of his inner turmoil.

"Let's do it tonight."

Su Fuying answered softly, then deftly put away the items in her hands before turning around and stepping down from the carriage without hesitation.

The moment she reached out and lifted the heavy carriage curtain, she suddenly paused, as if sensing something, and turned her head to meet his reluctant gaze.

She parted her lips slightly and slowly uttered a few words: "May your journey be smooth."

“Aying”.

Upon hearing her speak, Gu Qibai suddenly spoke up and followed her out of the carriage.

"Can we... still be considered friends?"

He asked in a slightly hesitant and apprehensive tone.

Upon hearing this, the surrounding air seemed to freeze for a moment. The already somewhat oppressive atmosphere was now shrouded in heavy dark clouds, making it almost impossible to breathe.

Faced with this question, Su Fuying remained silent and did not give an immediate response.

For a moment, an unspeakable silence fell between the two.

A moment later, a clear and melodious female voice, like a nightingale's song, rang out: "I don't want to sneak into the city like this again next time..."

As the words fell, that snow-white figure gradually walked away until it disappeared from sight.

Watching the figure gradually disappear into the distance, Gu Qibai was first stunned, then a smile of relief slowly appeared on his lips.

The faint mist that had lingered in his deep, captivating eyes gradually dissipated, replaced by tiny, sparkling lights that twinkled like stars.

......

Night quietly fell, and the long street was sparsely populated with pedestrians in twos and threes.

The trees along the street were as silent as sleeping giants, only making a slight rustling sound when a gentle breeze blew by.

The bright moonlight poured down like water, spreading a light and soft woolen blanket on the ground, radiating a faint silver glow.

Not far away, the shimmering lake surface was now covered with ice, and the ice seemed to be sprinkled with countless fine silver flakes, shimmering with a faint but charming light in the pitch-black night.

Holding the token, Su Fuying walked briskly through the city gate without encountering any obstacles along the way.

"Bai Hong?"

She called out with a hint of doubt.