The Prime Minister's Darling
Chapter 571 - 571 279 Jiaojiao takes action (Two more updates)

Chapter 571: 279 Jiaojiao takes action (Two more updates) Chapter 571: 279 Jiaojiao takes action (Two more updates) Dire consequences are due in accordance with the military rules for those who willfully inflict harm during an official duel, especially when Gu Changqing, a captain, was the one leading the charge. What would his soldiers think of this?

This was the most irrational moment for Gu Changqing.

At least that’s how the old Marquis saw it.

However, in front of outsiders, the old Marquis couldn’t scold Gu Changqing openly. He took a long, hard look at him, “Get down immediately!”

Gu Changqing slowly walked to the board, pulling out the sword sheath deeply embedded in it.

Tang Yueshan clearly saw this, furrowing his brows unconsciously.

Such a profound level of skill for someone in his early twenties…

After Gu Changqing picked up his sword sheath, everyone thought he would obediently follow the old Marquis and leave.

The unexpected happened. Just as Tang Yueshan had helped the blood-covered Tang Ming sit up, intending to carry him away, a brilliant flash of sword light suddenly streaked by.

Everything happened so fast, no one could figure out what was happening. Tang Ming, still unconscious, was abruptly jolted awake by the pain, letting out a horrific scream as an arm flew off!

Hot blood splashed onto Tang Yueshan’s face and he was utterly stunned!

The next moment, Tang Yueshan reacted, striking Gu Changqing with his palm!

The strong internal force was tangible, carrying an unstoppable power that sent Gu Changqing flying out of the platform!

This scene took everyone by surprise, even the old Marquis hadn’t anticipated his grandson would do such a thing!

Marquis Xuanping raised his eyebrows, “Oh, your grandson is quite courageous.”

The old Marquis glared at Marquis Xuanping!

Tang Ming was wailing incessantly.

Tang Yueshan was enraged. After pressing Tang Ming’s acupoint, his bloodshot eyes glared at Gu Changqing in midair as he lunged towards him.

He wanted to kill Gu Changqing!

Gu Changqing, having been struck by a palm, had already fallen to the ground, feeling a painful sensation in his chest and a trickle of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.

The old Marquis’s expression changed abruptly and he quickly stepped in front of Gu Changqing, raising his hand to parry Tang Yueshan’s attack!

Tang Yueshan was determined to kill with this strike, forcing the old Marquis to retreat several steps, his breath unsteady. One could only imagine the severity of the consequences if Gu Changqing had been hit.

Tang Yueshan, in a fit of rage, yelled, “Showing no mercy in front of me, I will not let go of him for injuring Ming today! Get out of the way or I’ll kill you too!”

Of course, the old Marquis knew that Tang Yueshan wasn’t just making threats. Tang Yueshan didn’t have a son of his own; Tang Ming, his only nephew, was someone he cherished like a son.

To him, Tang Ming was no different than his own son.

Now that Tang Ming, had lost an arm right before his eyes due to Gu Changqing’s actions, how could he possibly swallow his anger?

Marquis Xuanping commented leisurely, “Master Tang, this is a military camp, it’s not good for you to kill here, is it?”

Yes, Gu Changqing had violated military discipline. But if Tang Yueshan were to kill Gu Changqing, he would be no different from Gu Changqing.

He was just appointed as the Grand Marshal, overseeing all the armies in the realm. Many watchful eyes were on him. He could manipulate his power and bend the law to his whims, but to kill the heir of the Marquis Residence in public was out of the question.

Tang Yueshan’s fists clenched until they were creaking, he glared at Gu Changqing with murderous intent, gritting his teeth, “Guards, take the captain Gu to the punishment room! Later, I will personally preside over the trial!”

“Yes!”

Two guards confiscated Gu Changqing’s long sword and escorted him to the punishment room in the campgrounds.

Tang Yueshan left with the once again unconscious Tang Ming. As he passed the old Marquis, he said coldly, “He hurt Ming. I will not spare him!”

The old Marquis replied indifferently, clasping his hands together, “I also won’t let anyone unjustly incriminate my grandson!”

His words were a warning to Tang Yueshan not to play any tricks during the trial.

Once Tang Yueshan left, the old Marquis turned to Marquis Xuanping. He no longer held a government position, so he couldn’t interfere in military matters.

Marquis Xuanping waved his hand, “I understand. I will be present at the trial. However, you should figure out if Captain Gu had any real reasons behind his actions.”

The old Marquis: “I will.”

Shortly after, Marquis Xuanping also left.

The old Marquis thought for a moment, then turned and headed for the punishment room.

The punishment room at the camp wasn’t really a jail cell, rather, it was more like a dark chamber, with nothing inside apart from a straw mat.

Marquis Xuanping had given the guards of the punishment room a heads up, allowing him to visit Gu Changqing.

The old Marquis smoothly entered the punishment room.

Tang Ming was the pride and joy of the military camp, but wasn’t Gu Changqing too? Perhaps he was even better than Tang Ming, more disciplined, more law-abiding, and more respected.