The Prime Minister's Darling
Chapter 1375 - 1375 668 Beat up (first update)

Chapter 1375: 668 Beat up (first update) Chapter 1375: 668 Beat up (first update) Han Che brought a total of six bodyguards from the Han Family. Although they were not as formidable as the death soldiers, each was a master in their own right. However, since Gu Jiao had made her move, not a single one had reacted in time.

It was hard to say whether it was because Gu Jiao’s movements were too fast or because her aura was too strong.

Painful whimpers escaped from Han Che’s mouth.

It was only then that the few men regained their senses, exchanged glances, and, gritting their teeth, charged at Gu Jiao.

If they were six Dragon Shadow Guards, Gu Jiao might have hesitated, but this group of bodyguards stood no chance against her.

With one in each hand, using them as hammers, she quickly pounded them until they spat blood.

Han Che could only watch with wide-open eyes as his bodyguards fell to the ground easily, his pupils shrinking involuntarily!

But upon reflection, this outcome didn’t seem too unexpected.

He had practiced martial arts since childhood, and though not ranked among the top few among the sons of influential families, he was definitely not inferior; yet when Xiao Liulang attacked, he had no power to resist.

What was going on?

How could a scholar from a lower country possess such high-level martial arts?

Objectively speaking, it was true that Gu Jiao could fight, but more so, it was Han Che and his bodyguards who lacked combat experience.

After all, Han Che was merely the son of a noble family, never frequenting overly dangerous places; thus, the bodyguards his father provided were naturally not the vicious type.

If it had been the heir of the Han Family and his subordinates here, Gu Jiao would not have had such an easy time.

Gu Jiao gave Han Che another kick, causing him such pain that he nearly lost consciousness.

He couldn’t understand why someone so young could be so ruthless.

“You— Don’t— Ah—”

Don’t what?

Gu Jiao hated noisy people.

Han Che was beaten until he questioned his life choices.

Now he truly understood that Gu Jiao wasn’t lying; she did not regard the Han Family highly at all. He couldn’t comprehend where someone from a lower country got the audacity to oppose the noble families of Shang Country?

Others wouldn’t be able to kowtow fast enough!

…

Inside the Mingxin Hall of Tianqiong Academy, Mu Qingchen had been waiting for a while in his seat.

He always arrived late, each time the last one to class, a student known for arriving just in time.

Gu Jiao was the complete opposite, aside from not studying diligently. She gave her teachers due respect in other ways, never late, never missing class without reason, and never failing to turn in homework on time.

She always arrived earlier than Mu Qingchen, but today her figure was nowhere to be seen.

Her book bag had been brought over by Gu Xiaoshun and was now sitting lonely on her desk.

Mu Qingchen frowned slightly and looked toward the back door.

At that moment, Teacher Jiang came in with the “Analects of Confucius.”

“Today we will be studying…”

Before Teacher Jiang could finish speaking, a dashing figure slipped in through the back door and sat beside Mu Qingchen.

She casually grabbed the book that Mu Qingchen had opened.

Teacher Jiang looked up in their direction and saw that Mu Qingchen’s desk was empty; his brow furrowed, “Mu Qingchen, where’s your book?”

The corner of Mu Qingchen’s mouth twitched.

Gu Jiao pretended and offered him the book, “Here, I’ll lend it to you. It’s a good thing I brought two.”

After saying this, she unflinchingly pulled out another “Analects of Confucius” from her own book bag.

Mu Qingchen: “…”

Teacher Jiang gave Mu Qingchen a warning look and began the lesson.

Although Mu Qingchen was already accustomed to his deskmate’s shamelessness, he didn’t expect her to be this shameless. He was at a loss for words.

The classroom filled with the sound of everyone repeating after the teacher, echoing each line.

After finishing, Teacher Jiang started to explain each one in turn.

Suppressing the frustration in his heart, Mu Qingchen whispered to Gu Jiao, “Where did you go?”

Flipping through the book, Gu Jiao replied quietly, “Ran into an acquaintance, just exchanged some friendly greetings.”

Mu Qingchen frowned at the center of her brows and wondered, why so friendly? Why did these words sound so strange coming from Xiao Liulang’s mouth?

“You didn’t cause any trouble, did you?”

“No.”

It was trouble that found her.

…

Meanwhile, Han Che, who had received a “friendly greeting” from Gu Jiao, was escorted back to the Han Family’s residence by his servants.

Han Che was battered and bruised, his face swollen, and when he entered the residence, he was nearly unrecognizable.

The servants immediately went to call for a doctor, while also going to the main house to report to the Han Family’s patriarch.

The Han Family’s patriarch was entertaining guests in the Flower Hall with his eldest son; with guests present, he couldn’t leave, so he sent his eldest son to check on the situation.

Han Che lay in his bedchamber, and just changing into a clean set of clothes, which should have been a simple matter, was so painful that it felt like death all over again.

When Han Che’s older brother entered the room, he saw this scene: his younger brother writhing in pain on the bed and a room full of servants standing by, helpless.

“Young Master!” a servant saw him and quickly bowed in salute, followed by the rest of the servants.

Han Che’s older brother approached the bedside with a serious expression, “What happened?”

Seeing his older brother, Han Che suddenly felt a surge of grievance. He stretched out his hand, bruised like a pig’s trotter, and grabbed his brother’s sleeve, “Big brother—someone bullied me—”

Han Che’s older brother said, “Tell me clearly.”

Han Che sobbed out the story of how he’d gotten beaten up, exaggerating the details, “…I only saw that Prince Ming was unhappy. I thought of convincing him one more time, and at the same time, advised him not to oppose Prince Ming. Who knew he would take his anger out on me… He even said, ‘what’s so great about the Han Family?’ Big brother! He’s not taking the Han Family seriously! A person from a lower country wouldn’t dare to do this, it must be Mu Qingchen orchestrating it behind the scenes!”

The feud between the Han Family and the Mu Family wasn’t just an overnight issue, and after thinking it over, Han Che was eighty to ninety percent convinced that Mu Qingchen was behind this mischief.

Looking at his younger brother solemnly, Han Che’s older brother said, “Don’t pin everything on Mu Qingchen. He wouldn’t need to go through such trouble to deal with you.”

Han Che huffed, “Is he dealing with me? No, it’s the Han Family! He’s slapping the face of the Han Family!”

His older brother glanced at him, “You still seem to have quite a lot of energy. The beating doesn’t seem that severe.”

“What do you mean not severe? I almost died! Isn’t this anger?”

Han Che felt utterly wronged; he really, truly was nearly beaten to death. Xiao Liulang seemed less like he didn’t want to sell his horse and more like Han Che had offended him in some other way.

“He’s taking his anger out on me!” Han Che choked out.

With his hands behind his back, Han Che’s older brother looked at him and said, “I’ve told you before to stay away from those so-called friends of yours, to stop causing trouble outside. You always turn a deaf ear. Let this be a lesson for you, see if you dare to be reckless in the future.”

Han Che couldn’t believe it, “What do you mean, big brother? Are you not going to avenge me? Are you just going to watch your only brother be humiliated like this?”

The Han Family had several sons, but there were only two legitimate heirs—Han Che and his older brother.

The two brothers had been the pride of the family and strictly raised since childhood, except that Han Che’s older brother was more outstanding in every aspect and had a more somber and colder personality.

After hearing his younger brother’s words, a chill flashed in Han Che’s older brother’s eyes, “You go out and bully a person from a lower country, fail to do so and get humiliated by them, and then you have the nerve to ask me to take revenge for you?”

Han Che was speechless.

His older brother continued coldly, “You couldn’t even beat someone from a lower country. If I were you, I’d find a hole to crawl into.”

Han Che dared not utter another word.

It had always been this way since childhood; everyone’s older brothers would stand up for their younger brothers, only his would always tell him to fight back for himself.

If it weren’t for the fact that they looked so similar, he would even doubt whether he was truly his own brother!

Han Che lowered his head and clenched his fists.

Han Che’s older brother glared at him coldly and walked out.

“Young Master.”

After leaving the courtyard, Han Che’s older brother’s trusted subordinate approached with a stride.

Han Che’s older brother asked, “Did you find out clearly?”

The trusted subordinate bowed, “Your subordinate has asked the second young master’s guards. It was indeed the student from Tianqiong Academy who struck first. It started when the second young master became infatuated with the student’s horse during a cuju game, wanting to claim it for himself. Worrying that Mu Qingchen might protect the horse and prevent the taking, he mentioned it to Prince Ming. Prince Ming loves good horses, nearly snatching away your Black Wind King. Hearing about a horse that’s not inferior to Black Wind King, Prince Ming naturally took interest and went to Tianqiong Academy to demand the horse. He didn’t expect the Little Princess to appear out of nowhere and foil his plans. The Little Princess even publicly reprimanded Prince Ming, leaving him feeling deeply humiliated. Afterward, he took his anger out on the second young master. Today… the second young master likely wanted the horse…”

“And he was looking to get even,” finished Han Che’s older brother, saying what his subordinate didn’t dare to articulate, “He went to vent his frustration on that person, can he blame them for beating him up?”

The trusted subordinate didn’t dare to speak ill of Han Che.

Han Che’s older brother continued, “However, that student was indeed too arrogant. Regardless, Cheche is still the legitimate son of the Han Family. For him to do this, where does he leave the Han Family’s face? Furthermore, his actions were too heavy-handed.”

Thinking of Han Che’s injuries, Han Che’s older brother’s brow furrowed slightly.

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