The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 196

Chapter 196: 125 Siblings (Second Update)

Gu Changqing was injured. After returning to the Marquis Residence, he didn’t alarm anyone and had a servant call the house doctor to his courtyard.

The doctor was no longer surprised by Gu Changqing’s injuries. The heir appeared to be a man who would fight without regard for his life. Any day he returned without injury would be unusual.

However, after examining the wound, the doctor asked in surprise, “My Lord, who sewed up your wound?”

Gu Changqing asked, “What’s the matter? The medical officer in the military camp stitched it once, and then a doctor on the outside did it again. Is there a problem?”

The doctor assured, “No, it’s very well done. I’ve never seen anyone treat a laceration so effectively. Do you know who the doctor was?”

Hearing the doctor’s comment, Gu Changqing understood. “You can go now. Don’t spread the word about my injury.”

“Understood.”

Having served as a house doctor at the Marquis Residence for a long time, he understood the habits of the heir, who disliked making a big fuss and unsettling the entire residence.

After the doctor left, a servant brought a basin of hot water and a clean set of clothes.

To avoid drawing attention, he had covered the wound with his cloak, which was now slightly stained with blood.

As the servant helped Gu Changqing undress, he muttered, “My Lord, how did you get injured this time? Since you were assigned under General Ran, you’ve been injured more often. Is General Ran particularly scary?”

“Who practices martial arts without getting hurt? General Ran’s strict regimen is a good thing, a blessing for Zhan Country. Don’t ever say such a thing again.”

“Oh,” the servant responded in a mumbling voice, putting the blood-soaked cloak into a laundry basket, and began to undress him. “Is that why you called the doctor? Things were different before when you were in the military camp. After you were treated there, you would never ask the house doctor to check again. If you don’t trust his medical skills, why did you let him treat you?”

Indeed, why did he let her treat him?

Gu Changqing didn’t have an answer.

She didn’t appear to be very old, seemingly about Gu Jinyu’s age. A girl of her age, upon seeing such a grotesque wound, would normally burst into tears. Yet, she calmly stitched his wound.

What’s more, she even killed an assassin.

After the killing, she continued to sew him up like nothing had happened.

He had never met such a strange woman in his twenty years of life.

That tiny body seemed to possess immense strength.

“My Lord, Lady Ling wishes to see you,” a maid reported from outside the door.

The servant looked at him and suggested, “My Lord, you are injured. Should I tell her you are unavailable?”

“No need.” Gu Changqing changed into a clean set of clothes and went to the Flower Hall to meet Lady Ling.

Lady Ling was the half-sister of Ling, who didn’t resemble in appearance. She was more beautiful than Ling, but unfortunately, neither she nor Ling could compare to Yao Family.

Perhaps because Ling had the same bloodlines as Ling and showed some of the desolation that Ling used to have, Gu Changqing treated her with courtesy.

Gu Changqing asked, “It’s quite late, haven’t you retired yet?”

Lady Ling smiled, “As I grow older, I’m not as sleepy as when I was young. I only need to sleep for a few hours each day. You’ve been coming home late and leaving early these days. I have not seen you for a while, so I wanted to check on you.”

Gu Changqing responded, “I apologize for causing you worry.”

Lady Ling said earnestly, “Don’t overwork yourself. You need to take care of your health. All the other matters in the house can wait, but your health can’t endure any problems.”

“I understand,” he replied.

Although he said this, Gu Changqing could not forget the request of the old Marquis before he left. As the eldest son and the elder brother, he had to support the entire Marquis Residence, with the old Madame above him, brothers and sisters below, and the century-old family business. Even if it meant doing so on his knees.

After exchanging pleasantries, Lady Ling made no move to leave.

Gu Changqing asked, “Is there something else, Lady Ling?”

Lady Ling twirled her handkerchief and chuckled awkwardly, “Actually, the lady returned home. I believe you have heard about her situation.”

Gu Changqing looked at Lady Ling. “Are you referring to the matter which involves the children got mixed up?”

Lady Ling stammered in surprise. “You already know?”

Gu Changqing said, “I just found out.”

Lady Ling glanced at the servant standing behind Gu Changqing and understood. She said, “Although Jin Yu is not your father’s biological child, she has been raised in our house for many years and we all have feelings for her. Sending her away break both your father’s and madame’s hearts.”

Gu Changqing had no significant thoughts regarding this matter. He didn’t care, and so he wasn’t calculating.

Lady Ling gently smiled and said, “Jin Yu’s birthday is coming up. Do you want me to help you prepare a gift for her?”

Gu Changqing said, “You can arrange it like you do every year.”

Although he did not acknowledge Jin Yu as his sister, he wouldn’t deliberately make her feel uncomfortable. He didn’t enjoy bullying little girls.