The Prime Minister's Darling
Chapter 1234 - 1234 603 Alone (Second Update)

Chapter 1234: 603 Alone (Second Update) Chapter 1234: 603 Alone (Second Update) Xiao Hen was not clear about Princess Xinyang’s affairs, but there seemed to be an unspeakable tacit understanding between father and son.

The old Duchess of Liang had come over and had been driven away by Marquis Xuanping.

This piece of information was enough.

Marquis Xuanping might seem erratic, but he would never act recklessly in Princess Xinyang’s territory, especially not with someone of such a distinguished status.

In the past, it had always been Princess Xinyang protecting him, but now that he had grown up, it was his turn to protect Princess Xinyang.

The father and son were in complete agreement on this issue: no one was allowed to bully Princess Xinyang, not even the late emperor’s uncles and aunts.

Having been beaten up, the old Duchess of Liang would certainly send someone to the Imperial Palace to lodge a complaint.

Xiao Hen decided to take decisive action and surrounded the old Liang Mansion with his men, claiming that someone intended to harm the imperial family and that the Ministry of Justice was tasked with protecting the household of the old Duke of Liang.

Moreover, for their safety, it would be best if no one left the mansion before the assassin was caught.

“You’re placing us under house arrest!”

At the Liang Mansion’s entrance, Mama Gui angrily addressed the Ministry of Justice’s soldiers.

Minister Li bowed politely and said, “You exaggerate, Mama. The old Duke of Liang is His Majesty’s uncle; how dare we confine his family? The Ministry received a report that the old Duchess of Liang was assaulted and injured on the way. We are merely concerned for the safety of the Duchess, the Prince, and the Princess.”

Mama Gui, puffing with rage, said, “What assassin? It was Marquis Xuanping who did it! Why don’t you go and arrest that thief right away!”

Minister Li spoke oddly, “Marquis Xuanping is a hero who never hesitates to draw his sword to right a wrong. It was he who chased away the assassin. Could it be that Mama is blurred by anger?”

“You!”

Mama Gui was so angry she was speechless.

Clearly, the perpetrator was Marquis Xuanping, yet how did he become a hero!

Is there such a reversal of right and wrong, truth and falsehood!

Naturally, the old Duchess of Liang would not let the matter rest. She was, after all, someone who grew up in the Capital City. Even though she no longer held an official position, her influence remained, and she would find ways to send the news out.

Unfortunately for her, Xiao Hen had already alerted the Empress at Kunning Palace, and she would not allow those messengers any chance to convey the information to the Imperial Palace.

“Your Majesty.”

The Empress had just returned from a visit to Huaqing Palace, “It’s said that the old Duchess of Liang was assassinated in the street, and it was my brother who saved her. She suffered some minor injuries, but it should be of no concern. My brother has already gone to capture the assassin.”

The Emperor frowned and said, “How could there be an assassin targeting the old Duchess of Liang?”

Without changing her expression, the Empress said, “Who knows? The assassination attempt happened outside Princess Xinyang’s mansion. Perhaps the assassin was targeting Princess Xinyang as well. Does Your Majesty remember the people from Yan Country? Could it be that their remnants have not been completely dealt with and they came seeking revenge against my brother? It’s just unfortunate that the old Duchess of Liang was present and got mistakenly injured?”

The Emperor mused, “That’s indeed a possibility.”

A glint flashed in the Empress’s eyes as she smiled and said, “Better safe than sorry, the Ministry of Justice has already secured the Liang Mansion. Ahen will closely monitor any movement from the Liang Mansion, Your Majesty need not worry.”

The Emperor nodded, “Ahen is reliable in his work.”

The Empress pursed her lips, holding back a smile, and added, “I have sent an imperial physician and Eunuch Su to take care of the old Duchess of Liang in the Liang Mansion.”

The Emperor praised, “You are indeed meticulous and considerate.”

The Empress smiled brightly.

Is it not considerate?

Not only am I placing you under house arrest, but I’m also keeping an eye on you.

The Empress, in fact, was also not clear about what had happened, but the trust between family members did not need conditions. She would not let anyone have the chance to smear her brother in front of His Majesty.

Wait a minute, it seems that her brother indeed had taken action.

Never mind, her brother can bully others, but others cannot bully her brother.

…

There were many patients today, and Gu Jiao had spent the entire day at the Medical Hall, finally getting some respite close to dusk.

Back in her courtyard, she first checked Mo Qianxue’s injuries, then Hua Xiyao’s.

Mo Qianxue had been injured earlier than Hua Xiyao and more gravely, and still had not healed completely. On the other hand, Hua Xiyao’s wounds had long since been stitched up, and the only reason she was still lingering here was her reluctance to go to the Ministry of Justice’s prison.

“Why do you look so troubled today? Are you worried about something?” Mo Qianxue asked Gu Jiao, sitting on her bed.

She was still sharing a room with Hua Xiyao, with Xiyao sleeping on a smaller bed.

Gu Jiao asked, “Do I?”

Mo Qianxue looked at her and said, “Yes, you’ve frowned three times since you came in.”

Gu Jiao hadn’t even realized it herself.

Hua Xiyao burst into laughter, “Doctor Gu just saved the Seventh Prince and has made a great contribution. What’s there to be melancholic about? It couldn’t be… that you had a quarrel with your husband, could it?”