The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 1571

Chapter 1571: Grandfather and Son-in-law Meet (Second Watch)

Gu Jiao looked at him, "Why do this?"

The scion replied, "It wasn’t easy for him to get to this stage, and he just defeated someone from the Han Family. Just wait and see, the noble families will definitely start to woo him."

Gu Jiao: "Oh."

All of today’s selections had ended, and the next round was a 300-li forced march, which was said to be personally set by the ruler. The specific location and rules would not be announced until the day of the selection.

After coming out from the barracks, Gu Jiao went to the stables to find the King of Black Wind.

Gu Changqing followed her and said, "The last round of selection is in three days. Take these three days to let the King of Black Wind recuperate."

"I will," Gu Jiao responded.

Gu Changqing said, "The next round won’t be in the Military Camp—be extra cautious. If the Han Family has any plans, I’ll find a way to inform you."

Gu Jiao nodded, "You should be careful too. Qun Xuan and Han Ye have seen you, so try to avoid running into them."

Gu Changqing, feeling cared for by his sister, readily nodded, "Alright."

During their conversation, they arrived at the King of Black Wind’s stable.

Gu Jiao had specifically chosen the most secluded stable, where people seldom passed by. Yet, when they arrived, they found two unconscious guards lying inside.

The guards were wearing the armor of the Han Family’s Cavalry Camp, one with a crooked nose and twisted mouth, the other with a swollen face and a bruised nose—both had sustained serious injuries.

The King of Black Wind stood aloof at the scene.

Gu Jiao checked the King of Black Wind’s manger, "Poisoned. These two were here to poison the King of Black Wind."

Only they hadn’t expected the King of Black Wind to be so formidable. Their attempt to poison had failed, and they were instead knocked out by the horse.

Gu Jiao affectionately stroked the King of Black Wind’s head, "Boss is mighty, Boss is incredible!"

Gu Changqing also watched the King of Black Wind with some emotion, "Indeed, he’s a fine horse."

...

Gu Changqing couldn’t stay long, so after giving a few instructions, he left to meet with the scions of the Han Family.

Gu Jiao then led the King of Black Wind out of the Military Camp.

Xiao Hen’s carriage was parked at a fork in the road not too far away. Thinking of him being cooped up in the carriage all day, Gu Jiao quickened her pace.

However, when Gu Jiao reached the fork in the road, a troublesome situation arose.

There were two carriages parked, one on each side—one was Xiao Hen’s, the other belonged to the Duke Residence.