The Prime Minister's Darling
Chapter 1040 - 1040 501 Pampering Jiaojiao (Second Release)

Chapter 1040: 501 Pampering Jiaojiao! (Second Release) Chapter 1040: 501 Pampering Jiaojiao! (Second Release) Many people’s destinies had changed, such as the common people in the city, but there were also those whose destinies did not change, like Rong Fu, who still left his life here.

If there was anything different from the dreamscape, it was probably that this time, he actually died a violent death.

With Rong Fu’s head fallen, the morale of Zhan Country’s large army plummeted, their originally accurate grips on their weapons faltered!

The soldiers of Zhan Country, who thought victory was within their grasp, watched helplessly as Gu Family’s iron cavalry charged at them like a torrential flood. They were too fast, their momentum too fierce, leaving the soldiers of Zhan Country dumbfounded!

Gu Family’s iron cavalry effortlessly scattered Zhan Country’s large army’s formation, but they did not linger outside the city walls, instead following Gu Changqing into the city gate!

Just as the Zhan Country’s large army outside the city breathed a sigh of relief, Gu Family’s infantry arrived. Sword in one hand and shield in the other, they charged towards Zhan Country’s soldiers with an overwhelming presence!

This was a crushing victory without any suspense!

Gu Chengfeng, who had been fighting Zhan Country’s soldiers all night, had become numb from killing. He had almost forgotten who he was, and where he was, only remembering that as long as he still breathed, he had to keep fighting on and on…

“Watch out, Lord Gu!”

Deputy Commander Li, dozens of steps away, had just raised his hand to block an attack from a Zhan Country soldier when he saw Gu Chengfeng getting attacked from three sides. One of the soldiers’ long swords struck his back where the armor had already been shattered, and this sword completely tore through the armor.

His body covered in wounds, he was now exposed under the enemy’s sword.

Gu Chengfeng had no strength left.

He couldn’t even muster his last breath.

He was truly going to die.

I’m sorry.

Big brother, grandfather.

I can no longer hold on…

His entire body fell face down to the ground.

Zhan Country’s soldier’s sword also ruthlessly thrust towards his back!

However, before their swords could harm Gu Chengfeng, they were blocked by a shining longsword, its sweep producing a rainbow-like sword energy that instantly ended the lives of three Zhan Country soldiers!

Gu Chengfeng did not crash hard to the ground; he was caught by a strong arm.

Gu Changqing, kneeling on one knee before him, supported his blood-soaked brother.

Gu Chengfeng looked at him with a blurry vision, his sight darkened, and he passed out…

Gu Family’s iron cavalry quickly took control of the situation at the city gate. The Left Commandant led five thousand iron cavalry to pursue and engage the looting soldiers of Zhan Country, while Gu Changqing handed his brother to a deputy commander and led two thousand infantry to storm the City Tower.

To deal with the already terrified soldiers of Zhan Country on the City Tower did not require so many men, but the battle had to be quick and decisive.

When the last enemy soldier was dealt with, the rising sun broke through the snow, bringing a dazzling morning light that enveloped this blood-stained tower.

The cold wind howled past, cutting every person’s face like blades.

The defending soldiers, having fought an entire night, gripped their weapons so tightly that their fingers had become too stiff to unclench.

Gu Jiao, holding the Red-Tasseled Spear, stood on the rooftop bathed in the morning light, with the flag of Zhan Country fluttering behind her.

She slowly raised her stiff and sore hand, removing her helmet soaked with sweat and blood.

The battle had ceased, leaving nothing but ruins and devastation all around.

Gu Jiao, holding the Red-Tasseled Spear and cradling her helmet, stared unblinkingly at the city that had endured the ravages of war.

The morning light fell upon her blood-stained cheeks, casting a golden glow.

The injured defenders were either supported by Gu Family’s soldiers or carried away on their backs, leaving behind the battlefield they had defended with their lives to the very end.

Tang Yueshan lay on a stretcher, carried away by two of Gu Family’s soldiers.

He was either unconscious or had fallen asleep from exhaustion.

The entire battlefield was silent.

Gu Changqing arrived beneath the City Tower, looking steadily up at her: “Can you come down?”

“I can’t,” said Gu Jiao.

Gu Changqing leaped onto the rooftop of the City Tower, and with effort, carried the weak and stiff-bodied Gu Jiao down.

It took him considerable effort to pry her fingers from the Red-Tasseled Spear one by one.

She sat absently on a partially destroyed assault vehicle while Gu Changqing knelt before her, taking out a cloth to carefully wipe her face.

All the iciness and ferocity had left him, leaving only tender eyes and a gentle expression.

The surrounding Gu Family’s soldiers nearly dropped their jaws in shock at the sight.

Was this really the cold and detached Underworld Lord, showing affection to a mere foot soldier?

The usually unapproachable Underworld Lord looked tenderly at the mightiest little foot soldier in the world and softly said, “It’s over, we’ve won.”

“Mhm,” Gu Jiao remained dazed.

Gu Changqing gently wiped the blood from her cheeks and hands, his heart wrenching with each stroke, not relaxing until he realized it was someone else’s blood and let out a long sigh of relief.

His sister had defended the city well, and she had also kept herself safe.

How wonderful.

No one knew how relieved Gu Changqing felt at this moment. When he learned that she and Gu Chengfeng had disappeared from the Capital City at the same time, he knew they had both gone north. His heart had been hanging day and night, worried not only for the citizens at the border and the territory of Zhan Country, but also for these two little ones.

Strictly speaking, Gu Chengfeng was no longer little.

But in the heart of an elder brother, he would forever be the little brother of his childhood.

“The armor is very heavy, I’ll help you take it off,” Gu Changqing said as he began to remove her armor. She, like before, did not protest, sitting there very obediently.

However, when Gu Changqing took off the armor, he finally sensed something was amiss.

Her whole small body was tense, her hands gripping the cart beneath her tightly as if she were enduring something with great effort.

Gu Changqing looked at her, “Jiaojiao.”

Gu Jiao dully said, “No, can’t kill anymore.”

Gu Changqing didn’t quite understand the meaning of these words, but he rationalized it for himself, nodding his head, “Yes, there’s no need to kill anymore.”

“No more killing,” Gu Jiao mumbled as she shook her head dully.

Her little body became even more rigid, and a murderous intent slowly surfaced in her eyes.

These past days, she had saved too many people, but also killed too many. The scent of blood was too intense; she had been immersed in it for too long, exceeding her limits. Even without any strong stimuli, she was about to lose control.

“I… I can’t control it…”

The violent factors within her surged endlessly, turning her eyes bloodshot.

A strong surprise flashed in Gu Changqing’s eyes; he set aside the handkerchief and held her face with both hands, “Jiaojiao, Jiaojiao, look at me.”

Gu Jiao pushed him away with one shove!

The Red-Tasseled Spear stood next to her, and she reached for it — not the shaft, but the sharp and lethal spearhead!

Gu Changqing’s expression changed dramatically — was she seeking to awaken herself with pain because she couldn’t kill, so she would hurt herself first?

Gu Changqing, with swift reflexes, stood up before her and grabbed the spearhead.

Her hand landed on top of his hand.

Almost at the same moment, Gu Changqing reached out his other hand and quickly tapped her sleep acupoint.

Her eyes closed, and she fell into his embrace.

…

When Gu Jiao woke up, she found herself lying in an unfamiliar barracks. She blinked, confused for a moment, looking around with her little head.

“Awake?”

Gu Changqing put down the letter he was halfway through, stood up from his seat, came over to the simple couch layered with thick mattress and tiger skin, and sat down, reaching out his hand to touch her forehead.

“This is my barracks,” Gu Changqing asked, “How are you feeling?”

Gu Jiao thoughtfully felt it, replying, “Very good, the fur is warm,” intending to get one for herself later on.

Gu Changqing: “…”

I was asking about your physical condition.

Gu Changqing was amused by her earnest yet naturally dense demeanor; she was always calm and composed, rarely showing the undeniable childlike mood she had now.

But since she could utter such words, she must be alright.

“Do you need anything?” Gu Jiao looked at Gu Changqing.

Gu Changqing shook his head, smiling slightly, “I’m fine.”

Gu Jiao: “Oh.”

“You…” Gu Changqing intended to ask what had happened just now, but he swallowed the question. Instead, he asked, “Have you felt like this before?”

Gu Jiao thought for a while, eventually not denying, and nodded her head.

Gu Changqing: “Often?”

Gu Jiao shook her head.

Sitting up, she suddenly felt something extra on her neck. She reached in and pulled out a small object, finding it to be a tiny money pouch strung with a red cord.

“What’s this?” she asked.

Gu Changqing answered, “A calming talisman. Before I left the Capital City, Princess Xinyang found me and told me to bring it to you. She said she personally went to the Temple to pray for it and insisted that I should put it on you. After you put it on just now, your breath became much more stable.”

And the murderous intent was gone.

Gu Jiao sniffed the calming talisman. It contained herbs, and it seemed to have been smoked, so the original smell couldn’t be detected.

But it smelled comfortable to her.

She liked it!

Gu Changqing looked deeply at his sister, somehow understanding why Princess Xinyang had made him promise to put it on her; it likely helped in stabilizing Gu Jiao’s mind.

It seemed that Princess Xinyang was aware of her condition and cared greatly for her.

Gu Changqing asked with curiosity, “Do you know Princess Xinyang?”

Gu Jiao clutched the little calming talisman, nodding enthusiastically, “My mother-in-law!”

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