The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 1475

Chapter 1475: 720 additional updates

The monarch fell into a brief silence upon hearing this name.

"Xiao Liulang?" he murmured.

Zhang Dequan understood the implication and hurried forward to explain, "He exchanged the reward with Jianan Academy and is one of the polo players from Tianqiong Academy who has come to see Your Majesty."

The monarch furrowed his brows, "Is he the witness who saw Nangong Li just before he died?"

Zhang Dequan replied, "Yes, that’s him."

The monarch remembered the youngster, who claimed that Nangong Li had been killed by someone else and that he had only intended to rescue Nangong Li but was too late.

Given the monarch’s temperament, whether the youngster’s words were credible or not, he would have them sent to Sky Prison for severe torture. However, they were intercepted en route by Shangguan Xue who arrived unexpectedly.

Shangguan Xue stated that he was her equestrian instructor.

"Have you checked how the youngster became the Little Princess’s equestrian instructor?" the monarch recalled he had ordered Zhang Dequan to investigate.

Zhang Dequan respectfully answered, "This servant has inquired, he is Mu Qingchen’s classmate and they are also in the same polo team. He once tamed a fierce Horse King which earned Mu Qingchen’s high praise for his equestrian skills. Besides, he possesses knowledge of medicine, and as the Little Princess suffers from asthma, Mu Qingchen took all these into consideration and recommended him to her. Nonetheless, it was the Little Princess’s own decision to keep him, and as you know, she is very picky about her tutors."

The monarch said indifferently, "So indeed, he is skilled in medicine."

Zhang Dequan stated, "Mu Qingchen would not harm the Little Princess."

The National Master, standing to the side, maintained a calm and serene expression while listening to their conversation.

At his accomplished level, there were hardly any worldly matters that could upset his equanimity.

The monarch looked at him, "Are you certain he has the medicine in his possession?"

The National Master replied, "Certain."

The monarch commanded gravely, "Then have someone fetch the medicine!"

The National Master added, "I fear he must come personally. He needs to see the patient before he can know which medicine to give. Furthermore, I suggest taking the Princess to the National Master Hall for treatment."

The monarch pointed inside the room, speaking sharply, "Can the Princess even be moved in her current state?"

The National Master considered for a moment and said, "Then let’s wait for Xiao Liulang to arrive."

...

In Tianxiang Pavilion, Gu Chengfeng’s chamber fell into silence.

The watermelon-eating woman from yesterday turned out to be the former Princess, a revelation that shocked all three of them.

Xun Fengxian was also shocked, having already fainted in her own room seven or eight times, realizing that she had forced the former Princess into prostitution, as if heaven itself was out to destroy her.

The former Princess seemed to recognize you, and the Crown Prince wants to kill you... Gu Jiao glanced at Xiao Hen beside her.

She felt the answer she sought verification for was about to surface.

However, now was not the time for verification. Why the former Princess had met with misfortune was highly suspicious.

She did not believe the former Princess had injured herself severely by falling.

The former Princess had knocked down four robust maids, proving she had some fighting ability.

She could not have fallen in such a manner unless someone had amplified the force of her fall.

For instance—lifting her high and smashing her down hard.

Thinking of this cruel scene, Gu Jiao’s eyes grew colder.

Of course, this was only Gu Jiao’s speculation. The true nature of the event had to be carefully investigated on-site.

But if the injuries were indeed inflicted by someone, the culprit might have already cleaned the scene, making the investigation challenging.

However, it also depended on who was conducting the search.

If it were Xiao Hen, he would surely be able to find clues.

Gu Chengfeng looked at Xiao Hen and then at Gu Jiao, inquiring, "Am I unaware of something?"

Yes, the former Princess had scooped watermelon for Xiao Hen and even offered gold for him to pursue a wife.

"Liulang! Liulang!"

Gu Xiaoshun’s anxious voice came from downstairs.

Gu Jiao had taken the morning off. At this time, Gu Xiaoshun should be attending class.

Gu Xiaoshun dashed upstairs, breathless and bumping into the door, panting heavily as he said, "Sister, the National Master Hall’s people... went to the Academy looking for you... they said... you need to enter the palace... to treat... the former Princess..."

She had been concerned about not having an opportunity to enter the palace.

"The, the first aid kit... I’ve brought it for you," Gu Xiaoshun said, taking the small backpack off his back, "If you’re going... then meet at the city gate. I’ve asked people from the National Master Hall to wait there... If not, I’ll go tell them..."

Gu Xiaoshun considered things thoroughly, not revealing Gu Jiao’s whereabouts and taking into account whether Gu Jiao would go or not.

It was in this moment that everyone suddenly realized Gu Xiaoshun had grown up.

He was no longer the little village tyrant who would hang around with a bad crowd and bully the terrible brother-in-law.