Zhao Nuanyue had previously worried that her master might secretly harm Elder Gu. However, after having the Little Red Carp probe Gu Qingyu, she learned that his physical condition was actually fine. The superficial symptoms weren't enough to cause any real damage to his body.
Only then did Zhao Nuanyue come to completely trust Sun Haoran, her master.
Elder Gu was a man with incredible future prospects. Zhao Nuanyue didn't want Sun Haoran to stray onto the wrong path; as long as he continued to follow Elder Gu, a bright future awaited him.
They had entered the twelfth lunar month, and the New Year was fast approaching. Heavy snow once again began to fall on Nianqiao Village, continuing for the entire night.
Elder Gu fell into a coma. Ever since he had returned from his check-up in the county town, people had been frequently visiting Nianqiao Village to investigate his condition, both openly and in secret.
