The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 625

Chapter 625: 301 Alone at Midnight (Second Update)

By the time Gu Jiao returned to Bishui Alley, Gu Jinyu had already left.

Fangmama had been keeping watch at the door. Seeing her return, she hurriedly approached and informed her of Gu Jinyu’s visit.

"I know." Gu Jiao nodded.

Fangmama, noticing her stiffness, worriedly asked, "Miss, what’s the matter?"

"I’m fine." Gu Jiao answered.

She had met a tough opponent at the Martial Arts Academy today, which had numbed her arm. It had been a long time since she had such an interesting rival.

"From what I can see, the Second Miss seems to have truly repented today." Fangmama mused. "What happened during her stay at the Manor that triggered such a huge change?"

Gu Jiao paused for a moment, then said, "She didn’t go to the Manor, but to Ciyu Village."

Fangmama was surprised. "Miss...Have you met her?"

"Yes, I happened to see her once." Gu Jiao then recounted the details of her previous visit to the clinic.

"So she can endure such hardship in that kind of place." Fangmama suddenly did not know what to say.

She had seen Gu Jinyu grow up. Whether she was genuinely regretful or just putting on an act, Fangmama considered herself a good judge.

The Second Miss seemed to have truly changed. So...would the Miss forgive her?

Without a word, Gu Jiao stepped into the house.

Six months later, it was late when it got dark. When Xiao Liulang returned from the Hanlin Academy, it was still broad daylight.

Little Jing Kong had gone to feed the chickens.

Gu Jiao was next door arranging accommodations for others.

Wanting easy access to the Old Priest’s private money before the Old Madame regained her memory, she had knocked down the wall between the two mansions to create a door in the backyard.

As soon as Xiao Liulang entered the backyard, he saw Gu Jiao carrying several clean futons across.

He called out to her: "Do we have guests at home?"

Gu Jiao replied, "Gu Yan’s secret guard has arrived."

Not only had they arrived, but Yu Yaya had also been brought from the hot spring villa.

This was Gu Jiao’s order.

During the long time that Gu Yan had stayed at the Villa, the only servant he hadn’t driven away was Yu Yaya. Even Fangmama had been driven out once by him.

As things started to pile up at home, Gu Jiao thought it would be nice to have a clever maid around.

It was fortunate that there were plenty of vacant rooms next door.

After knocking down the walls, the two families had effectively become one. Fangmama had already moved over, no longer sharing a room with the Yao Family.

Xiao Liulang also helped move some items.

The two secret guards were usually not visible.

Yu Yaya was present the whole time. Seeing Xiao Liulang for the first time, she was so excited that her eyes were wide open: "Wow! Is that brother-in-law? He’s so handsome!"

Gu Jiao tilted her head and said: "Hmm, I think so too."

Yu Yaya’s explicit flattery did not make Xiao Liulang feel much. But Gu Jiao’s casual five words made him feel strange.

He cleared his throat and said casually: "I will go and see if Jing Kong is back."

Having said that, he turned around and left.

Watching his strange walking posture, Yu Yaya quietly approached Gu Jiao and asked with an unspeakable expression: "But Miss, why does brother-in-law walk with his hands and feet together?"

There was no need to practice today. When Gu Yan returned from the Qinghe Academy, he was greeted by the sight of the long-lost secret guards and Yu Yaya.

"Young Master! Do you still remember this servant?" Yu Yaya asked happily.

He had almost forgotten Yu Yaya’s name. After a while, he frowned and said: "Bean sprouts?"

Yu Yaya’s face darkened.

All at once, everyone was back. After dinner, Xiao Liulang, as usual, reviewed the children’s homework.

He didn’t bring his experiences from the Hanlin Academy back home. He meticulously composed himself, patiently tutoring little Jing Kong who had been arguing with him all the time, and Gu Yan and Gu Xiaoshun, who had been daydreaming all night.

Late at night, when everyone had retired, he took out the ancient book again to study the formulas within.

Gu Jiao gently pushed open the slightly ajar door: "May I come in?"

"Come in." Xiao Liulang said.

Gu Jiao entered, carrying a bowl of lotus seed soup in her hands. It was hot, and this bowl of lotus seed soup had been chilled with well water. It was refreshing and cooling.

Xiao Liulang was wearing thin sleepwear. Because he had sweat a little, his clothes clung to his body, unintentionally outlining his figure. His young body emanated a vigorous masculine power, perfectly combined with his youthful spirit.

Gu Jiao’s eyes were fixed on him.

Xiao Liulang cleared his throat slightly and asked, "Why are you still awake at this late hour?"

Gu Jiao placed the lotus seed soup next to him: "Lotus seed soup."

Xiao Liulang: "Have you eaten?"

Gu Jiao shook her head.

Xiao Liulang: "So do you want to..."

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