The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 65

Chapter 65: Hold the wrong

Marquis Gu was consumed with rage, a strained tension evident across his handsome face. Just as he was about to apprehend the little wretch and bring her to justice, a guard from the Marquis Residence rode up to him, saying: “Marquis, something has happened to the young master!”

Forgetting his anger towards Gu Jiao, Marquis Gu quickly commanded the guard to lead the way and raced towards the site of his son’s mishap.

Gu Yan’s carriage had overturned midway. Although the secret guards managed to steady the carriage and prevent a complete tumble, it was still severely tilted and Gu Yan was thrown off.

Gu Yan, always so frail and delicate that the household staff wouldn’t dare let him suffer even a minor bump or scrape, had Marquis Gu frantic with worry. However, upon seeing Gu Yan, he found his son completely unharmed.

Gu Yan was sitting on a stool, sunlight warming his long, outstretched legs.

“Brother!” Gu Jinyu got off her carriage, lifting her skirt as she approached Gu Yan. She knelt down beside him, holding his hand. “Are you all right?”

Marquis Gu, his expression odd, walked forward, staring unblinkingly at his son. “Is anything hurting?”

Gu Yan responded with indifference: “I won’t die.”

Marquis Gu had already been informed about his son’s improved condition. He had his doubts, but seeing Gu Yan now, he could tell it was true.

The carriage toppled, but the individual was unscathed, previously an impossibility.

Relieved, Marquis Gu let his son ride in his own carriage.

The relationship between father and son was strained, upon getting into the carriage, neither spoke. Only Gu Jinyu would occasionally break the awkward silence in the carriage.

On Marquis Gu’s forehead was a swelling, a result of being hit with silver coins, to which Gu Yan kept staring steadfastly.

Gu Jinyu thought her brother was worrying about their father, so she quickly explained, “Brother, you don’t know who we just ran into — it was that little medicine girl who took your jade ring… Father gave her silver, but she didn’t want it. Look at what she did to him.”

“She did this?” Gu Yan widened his eyes.

“Yes.” Gu Jinyu nodded.

Gu Yan suddenly burst out laughing.

He made no attempt to hide his glee over their father’s misfortune.

Marquis Gu felt an urge to hit someone in irritation. If this weren’t his own son, he would have probably killed him by now!

First, he was enraged by a wild girl, and now back home, he has to put up with his own son’s antics. He was at a loss; was this a coordinated attack on him?

The carriage soon arrived at the Hot Springs Villa.

The villa staff, aware of the Marquis’s arrival, were elated, as if it were New Year’s again.

It was no wonder they were so excited; the Marquis was rarely able to visit the villa due to his official duties in the Capital City. The Marchioness and younger master generally resided here, while the young lady divided her time between the villa and the city.

The kitchen staff prepared a feast to welcome Marquis Gu and dust off the grime of travel. The family of four enjoyed a rare meal together.

After dinner, Gu Jinyu led her brother back to their respective rooms, leaving Marquis Gu alone with Marchioness Yao.

When in their children’s presence, the couple appeared affectionate. The moment their children left, however, Marchioness Yao’s smile faded slightly. “It’s late, my lord. You should rest. I’ll have a room prepared for you.”

Marquis Gu took hold of her hand, whispering gently, “Are you still angry with me?”

Marchioness Yao turned her face away. “Dare I ever be angry with you, my lord? Please, don’t be so absurd.”

Marquis Gu looked at her affectionately, saying with regret, “I’m to blame for not being able to visit you more often, but I truly have been busy. You’re aware of the situation in the Capital City. The princes are all becoming influential, and the Emperor is in his prime…”

Marchioness Yao interrupted him. “As for matters of the court, it’s best not to discuss them with a simple woman like me. It’s beyond my comprehension. You’ve come to the villa unexpectedly, is there something you wish to address?”