The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 768

Chapter 768: 357 Arrogant Protection (One More Update)_2

However, it was the Minister of Finance who had just moved the chair for the Duke of Xuanping that spoke, "A few months ago, there was a rumor in the Capital City that the new top scholar resembled the late young lord of Zhaodu. In response, the Duke of Xuanping once went to..."

Halfway through, the Minister of Finance realized he had almost misspoke. Being an official, he should not criticize the emperor in front of his colleagues and the Hanlin Academy Officials.

He coughed slightly and changed his wording to: "He specifically went to see him."

He was referring to the incident when the Duke of Xuanping got up early to show his support for Xiao Liulang during the Palace Examination day.

This incident had once been heatedly discussed, causing many to believe that Xiao Liulang attained the title of top scholar through inappropriate means, attributing his success to the relationship with the Duke of Xuanping.

"So, it’s because Mr. Xiao looks like his own deceased son..." murmured one finance official.

Everyone present was taken aback, roughly understanding why the Duke of Xuanping came to visit Xiao Liulang.

"How could it be such a coincidence that Xiao Liulang, not injured earlier or later, gets hurt as soon as the Duke of Xuanping arrives? And then he had to be carried all the way back..." mumbled another.

These words implied that Xiao Liulang was being manipulative, intentionally trying to gain the Duke Xuanping’s sympathy.

"I really didn’t see that coming. He’s actually that kind of person."

"How did you not see it? Have you all forgotten how he’s been winning over the villagers these days? His cunningness, even a horse couldn’t catch up!"

"Shh, keep your voice down, don’t let the Duke of Xuanping hear you, or we’ll be in trouble!"

"Break it up!"

The Prince of An did not join their discussion. He knew that Xiao Liulang had gone to the mountains to gather herbs, but as for why he was injured and how he ran into the Duke of Xuanping, he had no idea.

He went to join Wuyang. He would likely have to squeeze into a bed with Wuyang tonight.

Inside the shed, the Duke of Xuanping quickly took off Xiao Liulang’s shirt. When he tried to remove Xiao Liulang’s pants, Xiao Liulang tensed up, insisting that he wouldn’t let him do it.

The Duke of Xuanping frowned and asked, "What’s wrong?"

"You should go out. I’ll do it myself," Xiao Liulang said. _{ƒгeewebnovёl.com}