The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 1342

Chapter 1342: 654 taels of the second watch

At this hour, the night market was bustling with activity, the streets crowded with carriages and pedestrians, which slowed Nangong Li’s carriage to a pace that made it easier for Gu Jiao to follow.

Nangong Li had lost an arm and was seriously injured. Rumors said he was dying, yet he looked very much alive. How then did the rumors of his imminent death come about, and what was their purpose?

Gu Jiao speculated that Nangong Li had failed in his mission to assassinate Xiao Hen and had pretended to be gravely wounded to lessen his punishment.

But who had assigned him this task? Was it the head of the Nangong Family or someone else?

Regardless, Nangong Li was by no means innocent.

His carriage first made its way along the main street and then turned right into a small alley.

On the other side of the alley was a quieter street.

This street was lined with antique shops and calligraphy stores, not nearly as lively as the main street with its brothels and lanterns.

But the sparser crowds increased Gu Jiao’s chances of exposure, so she had to tread even more lightly.

Nangong Li’s carriage stopped in front of an antique shop.

The coachman set down the footstool and helped Nangong Li alight.

Gu Jiao hid herself behind a pillar diagonally opposite.

From the second floor, she had been too far away to see clearly. But now, as the lantern light shone directly onto Nangong Li’s face, Gu Jiao noticed his injuries were indeed severe.

His complexion was very pale, and his steps lacked the steadiness she had seen in Zhan Country.

It seemed that Chang Jing’s sword had not only cost him an arm but also damaged his vitality. A full recovery was almost impossible.

After Nangong Li entered the shop, Gu Jiao approached and wrestled with whether to go in directly or to stealthily climb onto the roof.

She had seen Nangong Li before, both in person and in portraits, but she was unsure if he had seen her or had taken the opportunity to investigate her while looking into Xiao Liulang.

If he hadn’t, then there was no harm in entering openly.

But if he had—

Gu Jiao looked down at her clothing. In her haste to leave, she hadn’t changed. She was wearing the uniform of Tianqiong Academy.

"Never mind, I’ll scale the wall," she decided.