The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 664

Chapter 664: 314 Overbearing Jiaojiao! (First update)_2

A long sword flew out swiftly as if in slow motion, piercing the chest of one of the assassins.

Realizing that something was wrong, the assailants did not face the counterattack, but continued to charge toward Gu Jiao.

The owner of the long sword leaped into the air, positioning himself in front of Gu Jiao.

Both sides began to fight fiercely, while Gu Jiao quickly pulled up the Consort of Prince Rui.

The Consort of Prince Rui, already frightened and at her wits’ end, fainted in Gu Jiao’s arms after calling out "Prince Ning."

So it was Prince Ning.

Gu Jiao, cradling the Consort of Prince Rui, turned her attention back to the fight.

At this point, Prince Ning had killed three of the assassins and one fled after realizing the situation was not in his favor.

Prince Ning barked a command, "Capture him! Alive!"

The guards from Prince Ning’s Mansion chased after the fleeing assassin.

Prince Ning wiped the blood off his sword with a handkerchief, sheathed it and approached Gu Jiao and the Consort of Prince Rui, asking, "Are you both alright?"

Gu Jiao looked up at him.

Dressed in a dark blue brocade robe, Prince Ning stood tall and imposing, his clear brows and eyes exuding an air of righteousness. His face bore a striking resemblance to both the noble Empress and the Emperor.

Of all the princes she had met, he was the most like the Emperor, not only in looks but also in demeanor.

Prince Ning was twenty-six this year, the Crown Prince was three, he possessed both the vigor of youth and the steadiness of maturity.

Gu Jiao shifted her gaze and checked the pulse of the Consort of Prince Rui.

The Consort of Prince Rui’s pulse was normal; she had simply fainted from shock and distress. Gu Jiao assured, "It’s okay, she’ll be fine when she wakes up."

Prince Ning breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Prince Ning did not ask about Gu Jiao’s identity, his eyes did not seem unfamiliar.

He recognized her.

Gu Jiao looked at him, puzzled.

She did not remember meeting him before.

Prince Ning smiled and said, "I was at the scene when the incident happened at the Ministry of Works. I saw you treating the injured."

Gu Jiao murmured her understanding.

The accident was so severe that she only paid attention to the injured and not the unscathed.

Prince Ning said, "Where were you ladies heading? I can arrange for someone to escort you."