Oh no! Seven kids at the start, all yellow and skinny.

Chapter 232 The deposed prince

Sixteen remained completely silent, unable to answer Yunyi's question.

Yunyi didn't expect Sixteen to have any good ideas. Since she was too worried to sleep anyway, she went out and walked towards the school behind the school. Maybe she could talk to Gu Chengrui.

Gu Chengrui was currently in his room, caressing a jade pendant. Now that his two children were with him, although they were both injured, at least they were still alive. If his wife were also by his side, he could die without regrets. But after so long, there was still no news of his wife. He could only hope that she would live well until they found her.

"Old Gu." Yunyi's voice came from outside.

Gu Chengrui hurriedly put the jade pendant away, suppressing his grief, and opened the door to go out: "Miss, you were looking for me?"

"Chat for a few minutes?"

"Okay." Gu Chengrui nodded, feeling inexplicably as if he had finally arrived.

"Over there." Yunyi turned and walked to the school's playground, where the view was good and anyone could be spotted.

Gu Chengrui followed him over.

"Is there anything you want to say to me?"

Gu Chengrui hesitated for a moment, then suddenly knelt down: "Thank you for saving my life, young lady."

"Ok?"

"The life-saving grace of our family of three."

"General Gu, please get up." Yun Yi raised her hand. "I thought you would deny it."

"Actually, I've been thinking about how to be honest with you, but I haven't come up with a good way."

"I came to you to tell you that Sibao's muteness is treatable."

"Four treasures? That's a good thing." Gu Chengrui was taken aback. "Is there anything I need to do?"

"The reason why Sibao cannot speak is because he was too frightened and lost a part of his soul. Only by finding this part of his soul can he be restored."

Gu Chengrui frowned.

"I have already made the Soul-Guiding Incense, but I still need a drop of blood as a catalyst."

“I’ll cut as much as you want.” Gu Chengrui stretched out his arm.

Yunyi smiled and shook her head: "Your blood won't work. You need the blood of someone with dragon energy."

"Dragon energy? You mean..."

"Yes, the Emperor's blood, or the Crown Prince's blood, will do."

Gu Chengrui remained silent. Although the other party did not say it explicitly, he understood that it was unrealistic to ask the emperor for blood in the palace. So only the deposed crown prince or the imperial grandson could do it. However, on the surface, they had already died in that fire, and few people knew the truth. Should he tell him?

“I know you’re in a difficult position, perhaps you could help me get a drop.” Yunyi said, handing over a jade bottle. “Just one drop will do.”

Gu Chengrui looked at the jade bottle, unsure whether to accept it or not.

Yunyi frowned slightly. She had done so much, yet this person was still wary of her. Although she could understand it, she couldn't help but feel resentful. She turned around and left. It wasn't her child. Couldn't she just stop serving him?

“Miss.” Gu Chengrui hurriedly took a few steps to block Yunyi’s path. “You’re right, the Crown Prince isn’t dead, but… he’s seriously injured. However, a drop of his blood should still be enough.” He then reached out his hand.

Yunyi handed over the jade bottle, saying, "Thank you very much."

Gu Chengrui took a deep breath and turned back.

Yunyi watched Gu Chengrui's retreating figure, her eyes flickering a few times. Fortunately, he didn't completely disappoint her.

"Boss, if he refuses, are you really going to just ignore those kids?" Sixteen chimed in again.

Yunyi remained silent. How could she possibly ignore it? After all, she had been taking care of it for so long; her merits were immeasurable.

Although this merit may seem somewhat ethereal in this world, it will be clearly demonstrated when something happens.

"Boss, General Gu has left the village." Sixteen suddenly reminded him, "Should we follow him and see?" His tone was filled with barely suppressed excitement.

Yunyi shook her head. There was no need. Since she had already asked him, she should give him enough trust.

Sixteen immediately shut his mouth in disappointment, while a melodious wolf howl echoed from the distant mountains.

Gu Chengrui mounted his horse after leaving the village and galloped all the way to Carp Town. He then easily found his way to Xue's Medical Clinic, which was already closed. So, he went to the back, gently patted it three times, paused for a moment, then patted it three more times, paused again, and then patted it three more times before stepping back and waiting.

The back door opened shortly afterward, and he was let in.

"Is Second Master asleep?" Gu Chengrui asked softly.

"Come in." Before Xue Buwei could speak, a voice came from the side room next door, indicating that the person inside was still awake.

"Second Master." Gu Chengrui knelt on one knee as soon as he entered the room.

"Is there something wrong?" The Second Master, also known as the deposed Crown Prince Zhou Jingyu, turned around in his wheelchair, his face still covered by a half-mask.

Gu Chengrui then explained Yunyi's request for blood.

Zhou Jingyu was stunned for a moment, then took out a dagger and cut his own finger open.

Gu Chengrui hurriedly handed over the jade bottle, took a few drops, and then quickly took a handkerchief to bandage Zhou Jingyu's wound.

“She is trustworthy.” Zhou Jingyu clenched his fingers. “You must do your best to help her.”

"Yes." Gu Chengrui hurriedly replied, then hesitated for a moment, "What about Seventh Master..."

He'll contact you if he needs anything.

"Then I shall take my leave."

"Cheng Rui," Zhou Jingyu called out, "Wan Ling will be alright."

Gu Chengrui's heart sank, and his face turned somewhat gloomy, but he quickly nodded: "I know, the children and I will wait for her to come back."

When Yunyi received the jade bottle, she was slightly surprised, but she didn't say anything. She just nodded and turned to leave.

"Boss, is it really the Crown Prince's blood?" Sixteen had been curious for a long time.

"Yes." Yun Yi nodded. "However, this blood energy still carries an ominous aura, clearly indicating that the Crown Prince is still injured." But adding a little spiritual spring water will solve the problem.

"Master, what are you doing?" Just then, Xiao Jinxiu ran over carrying a stray cat.

"I came back yesterday, but I only saw you today. What have you been doing?" Yunyi frowned.

“Dissecting it.” Xiao Jinxiu held the stray cat in her hand forward. “I found a dead cat outside yesterday, so I dissected it and then stitched it up piece by piece. It’s just a pity that the cat was dead, so I don’t know how well I stitched it up.”

Yunyi's lips twitched. She realized that Xiao Jinxiu was almost obsessed with modern surgery. However, she didn't want to discourage her, so she took the dead cat and checked the sutures one by one. She couldn't help but nod and say, "Although it's a dead cat, your suturing technique is already very skilled."

"Does that mean I can perform surgery on people from now on?" Xiao Jinxiu's eyes lit up.