The Prime Minister's Darling
Chapter 574 - 574 279 Jiaojiao takes action (two more updates)_4

Chapter 574: 279 Jiaojiao takes action (two more updates)_4 Chapter 574: 279 Jiaojiao takes action (two more updates)_4 Gu Chengfeng nonchalantly said, “What’s so special about him that makes him worth stealing? He looks like someone who can’t even shoulder a load or lift a thing.”

This statement lacked logic, who would steal a noble young master for manual labor?

However, the man wearing a bamboo hat didn’t delve further. He chuckled and said, “My young master took a liking to him. It used to be a minor fancy, but after getting hurt for him, the price he paid was steep. Now he wants him even more, otherwise, wouldn’t it be a waste…”

His words abruptly halted as he coughed lightly.

Yet, almost instinctively, two words sprang into Gu Chengfeng’s mind: Arm.

Lost an arm.

Was he—?

Gu Chengfeng’s eyes widened, his fists clenched tightly!

The man wearing the bamboo hat glanced at the money bag in Gu Chengfeng’s hand and laughed, “This is merely a deposit. You’ll get ten times more when the job is done.”

This was the biggest deal Gu Chengfeng had taken in years. The tenfold reward promised amounted up to a thousand taels.

It would be dishonest to say he was unmoved.

However, Gu Chengfeng was not that desperate to sell someone from the Marquis Residence. He threw the money bag on the table, “I can’t take this job. And I assure you, no one in the Capital City will take it either.”

The man in the bamboo hat gritted his teeth in disappointment. “Is that so? It’s a real pity… Can I ask why?”

“I only steal objects, not people! Now, I must be going.” With that curt reply, Gu Chengfeng adjusted the mask on his face and walked out without looking back.

After leaving Qianyin Pavilion, he stood in the cold wind for a long time, his heart in turmoil.

Was the man who paid him Tang Ming?

Did Tang Ming take a liking to Gu Yan?

Did my older brother cut off Tang Ming’s arm because of this?

“Young master!”

While Gu Chengfeng was deep in thought, a servant from Qianyin Pavilion came out and reported, “Master just got a new assignment, asking if you would take it. It’s about a painting and calligraphy piece.”

Such a task was no longer challenging for Gu Chengfeng. Just as he was about to accept, something occurred to him and he hesitated.

“Young master?” The servant peered at him in confusion.

Gu Chengfeng: “Nevermind. I have other engagements tonight. I won’t take any assignments.”

Servant: “Ah… I see.”

Gu Chengfeng hurried back to the residence at full speed.

He stayed in his room, still wearing his night attire, frequently peeking out the window.

However, he waited for a long time but there was no movement.

He rubbed his chin, “…Not coming anymore?”

Or—

A flash crossed his mind, followed by a grim look. He put on his mask, opened his room door, and rushed outside!

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It was late at night, the solemn and imposing General Residence was brightly lit.

After Gu Changqing had cut off Tang Ming’s arm, General Tang Yueshan had invited the best medical officer from the military camp to perform first aid. The medical officers had worked hard to successfully stop Tang Ming’s bleeding.

“Where is his arm?” Tang Yueshan’s veins were popping out in anxiety, “Can the arm of my nephew be reattached?”

The medical officers looked at each other in dismay.

The chief medical officer Wang replied with embarrassment, “I’m sorry, Tang Lord, I’m afraid our medical skills are not advanced enough to treat your nephew’s arm.”

Tang Yueshan had a stern look on his face, “How is that possible? Didn’t our medical books mention something about… grafting?”

Doctor Wang replied, “Although ancient texts do record such cases, they’ve never been successfully performed. It’s rumored that there was a case in Yan Country, but that was just a rumor.”

There was no way that Tang Yueshan would travel to Yan Country on the basis of a rumor. Even if he agreed, it would take too long to get to Yan Country.

As Tang Yueshan was wringing his hands in worry, another medical officer surnamed Jiang spoke, “Lord Tang, I know of a medical hall highly skilled in such procedures.”

Tang Yueshan excitedly said, “Tell me quickly! Who is it?”

Doctor Jiang replied, “Lord Tang, have you ever heard of Miaoshou Hall?”

Tang Yueshan shook his head, “No.”

Doctor Jiang thought for a moment, then asked, “Lord Tang, have you heard of the blowout accident in the Ministry of Works?”

Tang Yueshan thought for a moment, “I have heard of this, how is this related to Miaoshou Hall?”

Doctor Jiang said,”Lord Tang may not know this, but Miaoshou Hall was one of the medical halls summoned by the court to treat the injured in that accident. The doctors from Miaoshou Hall have far superior skills than other doctors and treated the most critically injured patients. Even a nearly dead craftsman was saved.”

Tang Yueshan urgently exclaimed, “What are you waiting for then? Hurry and get him!”

That very night, the housekeeper of the Tang Residence arrived at Miaoshou Hall.

He entered the Grand Hall and called out, “Call for your most knowledgeable doctor immediately. They are needed for a medical consultation at the Marshal Residence!”

The most skilled doctor in Miaoshou Hall was certainly Gu Jiao, but unfortunately, Gu Jiao wasn’t in the hall today. If it were an ordinary day, Shopkeeper Wang would just send Doctor Song, as no one really knew who the most knowledgeable doctor was.