The Prime Minister's Darling
Chapter 1165 - 1165 565 Late Night Warmth (second update)

Chapter 1165: 565 Late Night Warmth (second update) Chapter 1165: 565 Late Night Warmth (second update) The Prince of An County came out for a stroll and immediately regretted it.

The weather was so cold, and the road so dark; he should have brought some money and warm clothes before running away from home.

Now, he was penniless, without a carriage, and even his loyal shadow guard Wuyang had been detained by his grandfather.

Wuyang was the one who had accompanied him on his trip to the Chen Country, seven years his senior, both his shadow guard and his playmate.

He had always believed that after all the difficulties they had been through, Wuyang was utterly loyal to him, but reality had dealt him a cruel blow.

Unknowingly, he had been wandering around the capital for several hours, taken quite a few falls, and the passersby on the street were as numerous as ever, yet for the first time in his life, he felt completely disconnected from the hustle and bustle around him.

He walked through the relentless flow of the avenue and arrived at a small courtyard where he had once lived.

But as soon as he tried to enter, he was blocked by a servant from inside.

The servant said with difficulty, “Prince, I’ve just received orders from the Zhuang Clan, forbidding you to enter the house.”

How splendid.

Truly splendid.

He couldn’t even stay in the courtyard anymore.

There were other places if this one was not possible.

The Prince of An County went to three other properties owned by the Zhuang Clan, and without exception, was turned away from each one.

The Prince couldn’t even enter the restaurants or inns where he was once welcomed as an honored guest, not because he didn’t have silver—that wasn’t the point; he could swagger through the capital without a dime to his name, as there were always people eager to pay for him.

The important thing was the second point: Grand Tutor Zhuang had sent word to these places he had frequented.

How did Grand Tutor Zhuang know his past as if it was the back of his hand?

Thanks to Wuyang.

After being rejected time and time again, the Prince of An County looked up at the tranquil sky, his shoulders shaking with laughter.

His grandfather was right—without the identity of a legitimate son of the Zhuang Clan, he was nothing.

It seemed Grand Tutor Zhuang was trying to force the Prince of An County back by these means. The prince had always been a sensible and obedient child; he had suffered hardships and endured grievances, but he had never faced it all alone.

He had Wuyang by his side, along with many other skilled fighters; he had the Empress Dowager and the Grand Tutor, the entire Zhuang Clan backing him.

But now, he had nothing.

He couldn’t even find a place to take shelter.

Pitiful and laughable.

Yet there was one thing he was profoundly grateful for—that Gu Jiao had cured his eyes, and he was no longer night-blind; otherwise, walking on the avenue at this moment would be a luxury.

The cold wind was biting, cutting into his face like knives. At first, he could feel the pain, but gradually he became numb to it.

After a while, even his mind went numb; he had no idea where he had wandered to until he realized where he was and his brow twitched, and he turned to leave!

Too late.

A small mushroom-shaped head poked out from the crack of the door: “Are you… looking for someone?”

“I…” The Prince of An County opened his mouth.

The door was forcefully pushed open by the little kid, and the light from inside the courtyard shone out. The kid recognized his face and exclaimed, “You’re the brother who visited our house! We’ve met in the countryside before, brother, do you remember me?”

The Prince of An County was at a loss for words.

He had visited Gu Jiao’s family when they were still in the countryside, and he had done so more than once in order to recognize his grandmother, the Empress Dowager.

But… it had been so long since then; how could the little one still remember him?

Before the Prince could say “I’m just passing by and don’t want to disturb you,” the little kid started shouting into the courtyard, “Brother-in-law! We have a visitor at home!”

The Prince of An County was startled, “I… um… well…”

Xiao Hen approached, asking the little Jingkong, “Were you trying to sneak out to play again?”

Little Jingkong blinked guiltily, “Not at all!”

And with that, he ran away quickly.

Xiao Hen looked toward the prince, who was trying his best to appear calm but was actually somewhat at a loss, with an indescribable look in his eyes.

The Prince of An County also felt awkward.

Although he was not yet of age according to the customs of Zhan Country and was not considered an adult man, he was about to be married, and his coming-of-age ceremony would be held in advance.

Soon, he would be a real man.

Men take pride in their appearance, especially in front of rivals and adversaries; they cannot show any signs of weakness.

The Prince of An County resolved not to let Xiao Hen see that he was like a dog without a home; he stood up straight his aura strong as he said, “I was just passing by. I’m not here to visit. I will be leaving now.”

Xiao Hen looked at him intently and said, “Come in and sit for a while.”

The Prince was taken aback.

Were they that familiar with each other?

He was just passing by, and Xiao Liulang actually invited him to come in and sit?

Let’s sit then!

Who’s afraid of whom!

Without changing his expression, the Prince grunted in affirmation, entering the house with a cold face alongside Xiao Hen.

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