The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 1399

Chapter 1399: 679 Jiaojiao Takes Action (First Update)

Gu Chengfeng bristled with anger, "Can it be? What kind of person is this Crown Prince anyway? How could he even plot to kill his own sister!"

"Sister?" Gu Jiao was simply puzzled.

After pondering for a moment, Gu Chengfeng corrected himself, "Oh, wrong, it seems to be the elder sister. The Princess is the sovereign’s third daughter; there are two older half-sisters born before her, and no prince was born before she was."

As he spoke, he subconsciously touched his chin—a habitual gesture of Gu Jiao’s—but when people live together for a long time, they tend to pick up each other’s habits imperceptibly.

Not even he himself noticed.

He said doubtfully, "The Crown Prince wants to kill Xiao Hen and also the Princess; what exactly is their relationship?"

"I do not know," said Gu Jiao.

Curious, Gu Chengfeng asked, "How many assassins did they send?"

Gu Jiao replied, "Six."

Regardless of what the Princess was like, since the Crown Prince intended to kill Xiao Hen, frankly, Gu Chengfeng did not want the Crown Prince to succeed.

"Can’t we report this to an official or something... and have them chase the people down?" The moment these words left his lips, Gu Chengfeng startled himself—had he been influenced by the girl’s audacity after spending too much time with her?

Yan Country was part of Shang Country; it wasn’t the place for people like them to meddle in a royal family’s internal strife.

A misstep could lead to irreversible disaster, and they might not even know how they died.

Besides, they were neither related nor acquainted with the Princess; was it too high a price to pay, risking their lives just because they found the Crown Prince disagreeable?

With a snap, Gu Jiao closed her first-aid kit.

Gu Chengfeng jumped at this sudden noise.

Gu Jiao picked up her small basket and began to pack hidden weapons: "Later, you send Master Jingkong back."

"Of course, I’ll take him back," Gu Chengfeng responded without hesitation, "I was the one who brought him here, so who else would take him back if not me?"

As he spoke, he suddenly sensed something was amiss, "Wait a moment, what are you particularly instructing me for? What are you planning to do?"

Gu Jiao’s hand rested on her belt.

"Hey!" Gu Chengfeng covered his eyes and turned his back, "Even if I am your kin-brother, you can’t do this! Have some sense of propriety between genders!"

"Oh," said Gu Jiao, "I forgot you’re a man."

Gu Chengfeng: "...!!"

What a mortifying sister!

Gu Chengfeng made a hasty retreat from the room.

Gu Jiao changed into night traveling clothes, put on a mask, and went to the Backyard to fetch her horse, carrying the Red-Tasseled Spear.

Master Meng and Gu Yan were playing chess in the Backyard.

Seeing her dressed as such, Master Meng looked puzzled, "Why are you dressed like that?"

Mrs. Nan’s health was no longer in serious condition; she had just gone to the kitchen to make a fire, planning to make something for Little Jingkong to eat. She was just coming out to draw water when she saw Gu Jiao.

She was slightly taken aback: "Are you going out?"

Gu Jiao nodded, "Yes, I’m stepping out for a bit. I’ll have to leave Ayan in Mrs. Nan’s care for the time being."

Looking after Gu Yan was expected; after all, he was her husband’s disciple. But how long was this outing for her to ask for such a favor?

Gu Yan lowered his eyes, pinching the chess piece in his hand.

Gu Xiaoshun had taken Little Jingkong and Little Shiyi for a walk. Gu Jiao asked Gu Yan to inform Gu Xiaoshun to request a few days off for her.

"Hmm," Gu Yan murmured in affirmation.

Gu Jiao led the horse to the doorway.

Gu Chengfeng rushed out after her, "Hey! You must be insane! Do you even know what you’re doing? What’s our business with the internal strife of Yan’s royal family?"

Gu Jiao adjusted the saddle, fastening the buckles, "The Crown Prince wants to kill Xiao Hen."

Gu Chengfeng asked, "So?"

Gu Jiao pondered, "There’s something I must verify personally."

Gu Chengfeng grew anxious, "What thing?"

Mounting her horse, Gu Jiao said, "I’ll tell you when I return."

Gu Chengfeng, clutching his fist in anger, watched her swift, unhesitating departure, gritting his teeth, "Hey! You girl! Stop! Come back here! They’ve been gone a whole day and night! You won’t catch up!"

Gu Jiao was already far away.

Gu Chengfeng felt a murderous rage boiling up.

Exactly how did this girl grow up? Was she sure she didn’t eat the heart of a bear or the gall of a leopard?

Those were the Crown Prince’s people, from the Crown Prince’s manor!

"If you can’t beat them, run! And don’t you dare take off your amulet of protection, you hear me!"

...

Zhan Country’s Imperial Mausoleum was built near the Capital City, unlike Yan Country’s, which was far from Shengdu, in the mountains a hundred li away. It was said that the ancestor Emperor had people look at the feng shui; the mountain range resembled a jiaolong, or dragon, with clear water and beautiful mountains, akin to another dragon vein.

Building the Imperial Mausoleum there was supposed to ensure the enduring imperial aura of Dayan and the prosperity of the nation.

If it was only a hundred li, one could actually arrive within a day and a night at full gallop.

Only, the previous night had seen rainfall in Shengdu, and it was uncertain if other areas en route had also encountered heavy rain, which would slow down the journey.

As for how much it would be delayed, it depended on the specific circumstances at the time.

Moreover, they couldn’t push on without any rest, as it could affect the fighting strength.

Gu Jiao felt there was still hope that she could catch up, although the hope was very slim.

But even if the chances were slim, she had to try.

The leader stared deeply at the youth who had suddenly appeared, squinting his eyes slightly, and asked again, "Who are you?" _{fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm}