The Prime Minister's Darling
Chapter 1278 - 1278 621 Intimacy (first update)_2

Chapter 1278: 621 Intimacy (first update)_2 Chapter 1278: 621 Intimacy (first update)_2 “Sister, I’ll join you.”

“Alright.”

Throughout the day, the siblings wandered the streets and asked the locals about the largest Medical Halls in the outskirts of Shengdu, only to find out that there were no Operating Rooms, nor had any physician seen or heard of the equipment depicted in the Blueprint.

By evening, they headed back to the Courtyard, sweating profusely.

The meal had been prepared, tailored to the children’s favorite flavors, except for Gu Yan who had a separate dish made just for him.

Gu Yan looked at the steamed meat dish in front of him, so bland that it could turn away birds, and his mouth twitched.

Mrs. Nan served soup to Gu Jiao and Gu Xiaoshun and asked, “Did you find out anything today?”

“Thank you, Mrs. Nan,” Gu Jiao said, taking the soup bowl. “Same as usual, we didn’t find out much.”

Mrs. Nan wasn’t too surprised, “Are you sure what you’re looking for exists in Yan Country?”

“I’ve seen the blueprints, so I’m certain there are people here in Yan Country who know about those things, but whether they’ve actually been built, I can’t say for sure.”

After some thought, Mrs. Nan suggested, “How about… going to the inner city? After all, the outer city is for the common people. The best Medical Halls and the most skilled physicians are all in the inner city.”

“It’s difficult to get into the inner city,” Master Lu said, serving Mrs. Nan some Braised Pork.

“That’s also true,” Mrs. Nan frowned.

Gu Jiao took a sip of her soup and spoke up, “I’ll go near the walls of the inner city later to see if there’s a chance to blend in.”

Considering the risks of such an action, Mrs. Nan was worried, but she also understood the urgency of Gu Yan’s condition and that they could not afford to wait forever.

She nodded, “I’ll go with you.”

Gu Jiao shook her head, “No need, it’s easier for one person to stay hidden. You better stay home and take care of Ayan.”

The fact that Mrs. Nan could accompany them to Yan Country was already a huge favor; how could Gu Jiao allow her to join in such a perilous mission into the inner city?

Mrs. Nan opened her mouth to speak.

Master Lu advised, “Just listen to Jiaojiao. She’s intelligent and quick-witted, calculated in her actions and not reckless. You, on the other hand, would not be as composed as Jiaojiao.”

Mrs. Nan’s expression darkened, “Are you asking for a spanking?”

Master Lu awkwardly cleared his throat, “Let’s eat, eat!”

Dinner was served early, and the day was still bright when they had finished, although Gu Yan was already exhausted and was escorted back to his room by Gu Jiao to rest.

Gu Yan lay weakly on the sickbed, unable to do anything but watch with wide eyes as Gu Jiao tirelessly ran around for his sake.

Suddenly, he felt very uncomfortable.

After taking Gu Yan’s temperature and blood pressure, and packing the first aid kit, Gu Jiao said, “Don’t overthink, I’ll be back shortly.”

Gu Jiao packed her night clothes and mask in a small bundle, tied it around her, and stepped out to board a carriage.

Gu Xiaoshun escorted her to the vicinity of the inner city wall.

Gu Jiao got off the carriage, “That’s enough, just drop me here and head back quickly.”

Gu Xiaoshun said, “Sister, take care!”

Gu Jiao hummed in acknowledgment, “I know.”

Once Gu Xiaoshun had left, Gu Jiao observed the area near the inner city wall for a long time, until she finally spotted a carriage parked by the road about to enter the inner city.

Gu Jiao approached the carriage from behind and scrambled beneath it, unnoticed, grasping the carriage’s frame with her hands and hooking her feet onto the wheel hub, clinging tightly to the underside.

This method was quite risky, but Gu Jiao seemed to be in luck, as the carriage wasn’t subjected to a thorough inspection upon entering the inner city.

Just as Gu Jiao contemplated finding a deserted Avenue to drop down, the carriage persisted on busy streets, flanked by pedestrians. An inadvertent fall from the underside would startle half the street.

Gu Jiao gritted her teeth.

She waited.

And continued waiting.

The position was straining, and she became drenched in sweat.

After a few more streets, the carriage finally left the bustling main roads.

But before Gu Jiao could disembark, the carriage rolled into a Mansion by the roadside.

Gu Jiao: “…”

It was indeed a Mansion, for after rattling along for quite some time, causing Gu Jiao’s brain to feel nearly jarred loose, the carriage finally came to a stop.

The people on the carriage disembarked and instructed several servants, “Move everything to the Warehouse.”

“Yes, Manager,” the servants responded.

Gu Jiao waited patiently as the servants emptied the carriage, leaving only the coachman to unhitch the horses.

Bearing the ache all over her body, Gu Jiao quietly slipped down from under the carriage.

Her body felt foreign to her, her fingers and abdomen nearly numb.

Now she needed to leave this place quickly.

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