Reborn as a Happy Wife in a Rural Family - Chapter 279: Arrival at Red Leaf Villa

Chapter 279: Chapter 279: Arrival at Red Leaf Villa

She acted this way to cheer Xiao Yuling up. Gu Qingli had previously discovered that Xiao Yuling suffered from mild mania, a side effect of the poison that had affected part of her brain.

Seeing Xiao Yuling’s pitiful condition, Gu Qingli decided out of compassion to treat her.

Having suffered so much in the first half of her life, she deserved to enjoy some peace in her later years.

These days, Gu Qingli combined medical treatment with daily lighthearted arguments to lift Xiao Yuling’s spirits. Her condition had significantly improved, and she was now able to control her emotions.

In the evening, when Xiao Yunjing returned, Gu Qingli brought Wuqing, Wuyou, and the third little one into the Space. Xiao Yunjing then picked her up, and they exited through the back door, disappearing into the night in no time.

Xiao Yunjing rarely stopped throughout the journey, using all available time for travel, aside from breaks for meals and necessities.

They didn’t use a carriage. Xiao Yunjing ran, carrying her the entire way, and they arrived at their destination in a single day.

Upon arrival, Yun No. 4 led them straight to the end of the underground tunnel.

“My Lord, this is within the core area of Red Leaf Villa. The exit above leads into a storeroom,” Yun No. 4 respectfully informed.

Xiao Yunjing patted him. “Well done. You and the others stay here and guard. Capture anyone who approaches, except for us.”

“Yes, My Lord.”

Xiao Yunjing then carried Gu Qingli out of the tunnel. Above, it was indeed a storeroom. It seemed no one had been there for a long time, as dust had accumulated everywhere.

“Be careful,” Gu Qingli whispered after they looked around.

“Alright, Li’er, don’t worry,” Xiao Yunjing said, blinking his slightly tired eyes. “We’ll go out to explore tonight. It’s still early before nightfall, so let’s enter the Space and rest for a bit.”

“Alright.” Gu Qingli agreed. Xiao Yunjing hadn’t closed his eyes the entire journey, while she, nestled in his arms, had at least been able to sleep.

The two of them entered the Space, had something to eat, checked on the three little ones, and then went to sleep.

They woke up later that night.

They cleaned up, put on black clothes, donned black cloaks, and then left the Space.

Once outside, Xiao Yunjing continued to carry her as they moved through the villa.

They moved throughout the villa, encountering only a few people sporadically.

They suspected that not many people remained in Red Leaf Villa, almost as if Qingchen had abandoned it.

However, knowing Qingchen’s character well, they couldn’t believe that. There must be places here they haven’t found yet.

They didn’t return to the Space to rest until dawn.

Xiao Yunjing had carried Gu Qingli around the villa all night without a break. Even someone made of iron couldn’t withstand such exertion.

They fell asleep as soon as they lay down.

When they woke again, it was already night. Xiao Yunjing had risen first, leaving Gu Qingli.

“Li’er, I want to go out alone tonight. I intend to thoroughly scout Red Leaf Villa and then decide on our next move. What do you think?”

“Okay, have Yun No. 20 accompany you.” Yun No. 20 had come with them, while Yun No. 18 had been left to guard their home.

“Alright,” Xiao Yunjing agreed.

Once Xiao Yunjing was ready, Gu Qingli moved him out of the Space.

Gu Qingli couldn’t sleep, so she decided to check on the three little ones, ensuring Wuqing and Wuyou slept soundly. This also gave her time to make medicine.

When she went to the Pharmacy, she also checked on the two cursed insects. They seemed to have grown slightly larger but remained in the same dormant state, deep in sleep.

Gu Qingli left them be, curious to see how large they might grow.

Huh? What’s this? She noticed a box on the counter as she reached for a container of Western medicine.

She remembered this box. It had been given to her in Qiyang County by a man who couldn’t afford the medical fees for his wife’s tumor surgery, offering it as payment instead.

She had left it in the Space and hadn’t touched it since.

Gu Qingli picked up the box. It was rectangular, made of Ironwood, five inches long and three inches wide.

What could such a small box hold?

That family probably tried to make an ordinary box seem mysterious.

She examined the lock; it was slightly more intricate than an ordinary one.

Gu Qingli took the box to the kitchen, found a wood-chopping axe, placed the box on the ground, and swung the axe down hard.

BANG!

The lock, along with its clasp, was easily chopped off.

The lid sprang open, revealing what was inside.

Gu Qingli bent down, checked for any signs of poison, and then picked up the item.

Inside was a sheet of yellowed paper, very brittle. The spots where her fingers had pinched it crumbled slightly.

Gu Qingli carefully placed it on the table and slowly unfolded it, wondering what this mysterious item could be.

When the paper was unfolded, Gu Qingli saw it contained a diagram of a crossbow.

She knew nothing about ancient weaponry; if it were medical equipment, she might have understood a little.

Gu Qingli pursed her lips. An abdominal surgery exchanged for an old diagram… no matter how I look at it, I got the short end of the stick.

But this loss was incurred long ago; dwelling on it now changes nothing. When Xiao Yunjing returns, I’ll show it to him. His army might be able to use it.

At that moment, Gu Qingli found herself thinking, Why don’t I know anything about modern firearms, like guns or bombs? That could be a huge help to Xiao Yunjing.

Perhaps it could even advance societal development, ushering in an era of firearms sooner, and subsequently, a technological age.

Then soldiers wouldn’t need to charge onto battlefields wielding swords.

Unfortunately, I’m just someone who studied medicine. It’s all just a fantasy.

It’s already quite remarkable that I can apply some of my medical knowledge here. Some techniques are too shockingly advanced to reveal publicly.

Let alone disseminating it widely; even if I did, it would be useless without the corresponding medical equipment. It would all be empty talk.

Gu Qingli fetched a brush and paper and carefully redrew the diagram from the old sheet.

The old paper was so fragile it would likely disintegrate if folded again.

By the time she finished drawing, it was already past midnight. Gu Qingli tidied up and then began to prepare medicines, also concocting some poisons on the side.

At dawn, Gu Qingli quickly exited the Space to wait. Soon, Xiao Yunjing and Yun No. 20 returned, and she moved them both into the Space.

After freshening up and eating, Xiao Yunjing went to tell Gu Qingli about their findings from the previous night.

Xiao Yunjing drank a cup of spiritual spring water before speaking. “Li’er, we made significant discoveries last night. We’ve explored the entire villa. It’s vast, about the size of a County Town. It contains many courtyards, divided into inner and outer sections, all very lavishly built.”

“There are quite a few people in the villa, Secret Guards trained by Qingchen. They’re similar to those from the Secret Sect, skilled in various areas.”

“Qingchen’s father, the old master, is managing the villa.”

“No soldiers?” Gu Qingli asked after Xiao Yunjing finished. “Qingchen’s troops shouldn’t be completely absent. This place is ideal for stationing soldiers.”

Xiao Yunjing’s expression darkened. He shook his head. “We didn’t see any. Logically, soldiers must be hidden here. Qingchen wouldn’t leave himself without a fallback plan.”

He mused, Those soldiers must be underground. Yun No. 4 did say that people from Red Leaf Villa don’t enter or exit through the forest. I’ve personally surveilled the area and confirmed it; no one uses the woods to come or go.