The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 1234

Chapter 1234: 603 Alone (Second Update)

Xiao Hen was not clear about Princess Xinyang’s affairs, but there seemed to be an unspeakable tacit understanding between father and son.

The old Duchess of Liang had come over and had been driven away by Marquis Xuanping.

This piece of information was enough.

Marquis Xuanping might seem erratic, but he would never act recklessly in Princess Xinyang’s territory, especially not with someone of such a distinguished status.

In the past, it had always been Princess Xinyang protecting him, but now that he had grown up, it was his turn to protect Princess Xinyang.

The father and son were in complete agreement on this issue: no one was allowed to bully Princess Xinyang, not even the late emperor’s uncles and aunts.

Having been beaten up, the old Duchess of Liang would certainly send someone to the Imperial Palace to lodge a complaint.

Xiao Hen decided to take decisive action and surrounded the old Liang Mansion with his men, claiming that someone intended to harm the imperial family and that the Ministry of Justice was tasked with protecting the household of the old Duke of Liang.

Moreover, for their safety, it would be best if no one left the mansion before the assassin was caught.

"You’re placing us under house arrest!"

At the Liang Mansion’s entrance, Mama Gui angrily addressed the Ministry of Justice’s soldiers.

Minister Li bowed politely and said, "You exaggerate, Mama. The old Duke of Liang is His Majesty’s uncle; how dare we confine his family? The Ministry received a report that the old Duchess of Liang was assaulted and injured on the way. We are merely concerned for the safety of the Duchess, the Prince, and the Princess."

Mama Gui, puffing with rage, said, "What assassin? It was Marquis Xuanping who did it! Why don’t you go and arrest that thief right away!"

Minister Li spoke oddly, "Marquis Xuanping is a hero who never hesitates to draw his sword to right a wrong. It was he who chased away the assassin. Could it be that Mama is blurred by anger?"

"You!"

Mama Gui was so angry she was speechless.

Clearly, the perpetrator was Marquis Xuanping, yet how did he become a hero!

Is there such a reversal of right and wrong, truth and falsehood!

Naturally, the old Duchess of Liang would not let the matter rest. She was, after all, someone who grew up in the Capital City. Even though she no longer held an official position, her influence remained, and she would find ways to send the news out.

Unfortunately for her, Xiao Hen had already alerted the Empress at Kunning Palace, and she would not allow those messengers any chance to convey the information to the Imperial Palace.

"Your Majesty."