The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 23

Chapter 23: Husband and Wife

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Gu Jiao and Xiao Liulang both woke up early.

Xiao Liulang went to the village entrance to get water.

Gu Jiao first went to the hut to check the old lady’s condition. The red blotches on her face were so faint that they could barely be seen, and the skin damage on the back of her hand had basically disappeared.

Although it was still far from a complete cure, she was no longer infectious.

Gu Jiao rubbed her chin in satisfaction and turned to the kitchen to brew medicine for her.

Seeing the bitter medicine in front of her, the old lady rolled her eyes in disdain.

In order to better let her drink the medicine, Gu Jiao asked Xiao Liulang to bring some candied fruits from town. The old lady liked to eat candied fruits; however, if she did not drink the medicine, they would not give her any candied plums.

Gu Jiao placed a bowl of medicine and a small plate of candied fruits on the table at the same time.

“So little!? Only three of them?!” The old lady was evidently dissatisfied with the amount of candied fruits.

“Candied fruits are very expensive. If you don’t want them, then it’s fine,” Gu Jiao said as she reached for the plate of candied fruits.

The old lady glared at Gu Jiao resentfully and snatched the candied fruits, cradling them in her arms as she drank the bowl of medicine bitterly.

Because Xiao Liulang was going to the medical hall for treatment today, Gu Jiao had to go too, but she could not leave the old lady alone at home.

Gu Jiao had considered bringing the old lady along, but there were checkpoints on the roads. If the constables recognized the old lady, all their previous efforts would be in vain.

Although she was not sure if the old lady was the leper they were looking for, it was better to be safe than sorry.

After some thought, Gu Jiao called Gu Xiaoshun over.

“Sister! You’re finally willing to let me in!” Gu Xiaoshun said excitedly.

Gu Jiao said, “I’m going to town with your brother-in-law today. Stay at home and help me take care of the old lady, her illness is no longer contagious and I’ve disinfected the house.”

Gu Xiaoshun did not understand what disinfecting meant, nor did he ask his sister how she knew that the illness was no longer contagious. He agreed without any hesitation. “Okay! Sister, don’t worry! I’ll keep an eye on her!”

“Lunch is in the pot. Just bring her a portion,” Gu Jiao continued.

Gu Xiaoshun patted his chest and said, “Sister, I’ve got this, don’t worry!”

Thinking of something, Gu Jiao reminded him, “If anyone asks, just say that she’s your brother-in-law’s relative and is here to seek refuge with him.”

Gu Xiaoshun obediently said, “Okay!”

As soon as Gu Jiao and Xiao Liulang left, the riff-raff under Gu Xiaoshun came knocking.

“Boss! We’ve finally found you! I heard that you went to study. Why are you messing around with Dashun? Let’s go and find ourselves a scuffle or two!” “Scram, scram, scram! I’ve got business to attend to!” Gu Xiaoshun chased them away without thinking.

Although he felt itchy after holding it in for too long, he had to do what his sister had instructed him to do.

When Gu Jiao and Xiao Liulang arrived at the Spring Rejuvenation Hall, Feng Lin had already been lingering at the entrance for a long time. He had agreed to meet at Spring Rejuvenation Hall at nine o’clock; however, he was worried that too many people would look for Doctor Zhang for treatment, so he came at seven.

Unexpectedly, after waiting here for more than an hour, there was no sign of a queue.

Just as he was wondering, he spotted Xiao Liulang and Gu Jiao.

His expression went glum in an instant. “Why are you here?”

Gu Jiao smiled faintly. “I’m just here to take a look.”

Feng Lin did not understand. Aren’t they saying that this evil woman has someone else she admires? Then why is she pestering Brother Xiao recently? Now she’s even following Brother Xiao to his treatment!