The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 574

Chapter 574: 279 Jiaojiao takes action (two more updates)_4

Gu Chengfeng nonchalantly said, "What’s so special about him that makes him worth stealing? He looks like someone who can’t even shoulder a load or lift a thing."

This statement lacked logic, who would steal a noble young master for manual labor? _{ƒгeewebnovёl.com}

However, the man wearing a bamboo hat didn’t delve further. He chuckled and said, "My young master took a liking to him. It used to be a minor fancy, but after getting hurt for him, the price he paid was steep. Now he wants him even more, otherwise, wouldn’t it be a waste..."

His words abruptly halted as he coughed lightly.

Yet, almost instinctively, two words sprang into Gu Chengfeng’s mind: Arm.

Lost an arm.

Was he—?

Gu Chengfeng’s eyes widened, his fists clenched tightly!

The man wearing the bamboo hat glanced at the money bag in Gu Chengfeng’s hand and laughed, "This is merely a deposit. You’ll get ten times more when the job is done."

This was the biggest deal Gu Chengfeng had taken in years. The tenfold reward promised amounted up to a thousand taels.

It would be dishonest to say he was unmoved.

However, Gu Chengfeng was not that desperate to sell someone from the Marquis Residence. He threw the money bag on the table, "I can’t take this job. And I assure you, no one in the Capital City will take it either."

The man in the bamboo hat gritted his teeth in disappointment. "Is that so? It’s a real pity... Can I ask why?"

"I only steal objects, not people! Now, I must be going." With that curt reply, Gu Chengfeng adjusted the mask on his face and walked out without looking back.

After leaving Qianyin Pavilion, he stood in the cold wind for a long time, his heart in turmoil.

Was the man who paid him Tang Ming?

Did Tang Ming take a liking to Gu Yan?

Did my older brother cut off Tang Ming’s arm because of this?

"Young master!"

While Gu Chengfeng was deep in thought, a servant from Qianyin Pavilion came out and reported, "Master just got a new assignment, asking if you would take it. It’s about a painting and calligraphy piece."

Such a task was no longer challenging for Gu Chengfeng. Just as he was about to accept, something occurred to him and he hesitated.

"Young master?" The servant peered at him in confusion.

Gu Chengfeng: "Nevermind. I have other engagements tonight. I won’t take any assignments."

Servant: "Ah... I see."