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Searcy sneered and gave her another injection, saying, "Such a person cannot be restrained by ropes alone. The Soft Muscle Powder in my syringe will ensure she can’t muster any strength for half a month."

Song Lianjun’s face changed drastically, glaring fiercely at Searcy, then turned to Gu Youyou and said, "Aren’t you afraid of the Empress’ blame descending upon us?"

Gu Youyou, covering her heart, laughed and responded, "Afraid? Of course, hence this has nothing to do with me. You’re asking the wrong person; you should be asking if he’s afraid."

Gu Youyou pointed towards Yue Rujing.

Yue Rujing mimicked Gu Youyou’s tone and said, "I’m afraid too, so I’ve decided to hide in Sanqing Temple indefinitely, not going anywhere."

Sanqing Temple is a sacred place. Not even the Empress, much less the Emperor, can arbitrarily take people from there – and regarding the current Yue Rujing in Sanqing Temple,

Yue Rujing, now holds the reins in Sanqing Temple and can mobilize all followers of the Dao Sect.

Searcy, with a confused expression, asked Gu Youyou, "What do you mean? How should we deal with this woman? Don’t tell me you intend to send her to Sanqing Temple?"

Gu Youyou nodded and said, "Yes, that’s the plan."

Searcy, discontented, retorted, "I was planning to keep her and torment her leisurely; I’ve already used the medicine on her."

Gu Youyou said, "It’s alright; Cheng Yaojin still has his three-pronged approach. The Empress certainly has more than just this single tactic up her sleeve. Save your methods for later use."

Searcy was very dissatisfied with Gu Youyou’s actions; she had devised N number of half-schemes, excited to the point of losing sleep.

She had intended to test each one on her, one by one, but before she could start, Gu Youyou had already taken her away.

Somehow, Gu Youyou felt as if she had saved this woman.

But now, she could not afford to gamble; with two pregnant women at home, it was safer to have her taken far away.

...

Most of the disaster victims had returned to their native homes, with only a few whose homes were destroyed going elsewhere to settle down. Many like the Gu Family who sought refuge with relatives simply stayed on.

As for Qin Changlin, ever since he arrived in Beijing, he had been staying in Jisheng Hall working as a doctor, with Yuancheng studying by his side.

Having heard that Qingshui Town had returned to its former state, and that the neighbors had all gone back to their normal lives, he too began to entertain the thought of returning to Qingshui Town.

After making up his mind, he came to the Crown Prince Residence to bid farewell to Gu Youyou.

"You want to go back to Qingshui Town?" Gu Youyou was somewhat surprised and said, "Didn’t I hear just recently you were planning to bring your wife over and stay in Beijing for good?"

Qin Changlin sighed and said, "I did think so initially, but... sigh, as you know, in Qingshui Town, Jisheng Hall is the only pharmacy. If I don’t go back, the folks there will have to rely on quack doctors.

These doctors don’t know much medical skill, mostly employing traditional remedies, and it’s pure fluke if they cure a disease once in a while. More often than not, they just delay the treatment of the patients.

Moreover, that place represents my master’s lifelong dedication, and my relatives and friends are all there. After all, that is my homeland, so I have decided to return."

Since Qin Changlin had made his decision, Gu Youyou found it inappropriate to keep him.

She asked, "What about Yuancheng then?"

Gu Youyou guessed that Yuancheng, who now considered Qin Changlin as family, would most likely follow him back.

Qin Changlin smiled and said, "I’ve asked him, and he said he wants to go back as well. His mentors and colleagues are all waiting for him."

Gu Youyou said, "If that’s the case, then I’ll arrange for some people to escort you back. If there’s anything, just write to me. If you ever decide you want to come to Beijing, you’re always welcome."