The Prime Minister's Darling
Chapter 729 - 729 338 Love (Third watch of the night)_2

Chapter 729: 338 Love (Third watch of the night)_2 Chapter 729: 338 Love (Third watch of the night)_2 Empress Mother Zhuang put on a stern face, snorting, “Humph! They’re not afraid to show their true colors! Do they really think they’ve pulled off a flawless cloak-and-dagger operation?”

Eunuch Qin couldn’t help but laugh.

He knew that deep down she actually liked this, appreciating the fearless spirit of young calves not afraid of the tiger, yet she had to put on an act of disapproval.

Eunuch Qin chuckled, “Isn’t it precisely because they know the Empress Dowager will clean up their messes? The Empress Dowager trusts them, and they entrust their futures to her too!”

“Hmph!”

No one knew how many times she had snorted by now.

Trust between people was never something spoken out loud; it was an understanding through action, a belief in someone’s sincerity and capability.

This… was actually quite refreshing.

Empress Mother Zhuang snorted.

Gu Jiao and Xiao Liulang returned to Bishui Alley.

The owner of the Fruit Garden had invited a theater troupe that night and set up a stage inside the garden. All the neighbors went to watch the play, along with Madame Yao and her children.

The house was deserted.

Even though they had eaten dinner, after all the commotion at the imperial palace, they were both a bit hungry again.

“Let’s go out to eat,” Xiao Liulang said, not wanting her to go to the trouble of cooking this late at night. Plus, they were close to a bustling street where it was convenient to find any kind of food.

“Alright,” Gu Jiao agreed.

They went to Xuanwu Avenue.

Capital City was always incredibly lively on summer nights. Shops stood shoulder-to-shoulder, and street vendors’ stalls stretched on like a long dragon. Carriages and horses frequently moved slowly through the center of the street, with throngs of pedestrians on both sides.

Usually, Gu Jiao walked on the outside to protect her beloved husband, but today Xiao Liulang had her walk on the inside.

Xiao Liulang, leaning on his crutch, shielding her from the crowds with his frame that had gained noticeably more masculine strength than last year.

However, a street peddler carrying goods recklessly pushed through from the inside lane, narrowly missing a collision with Gu Jiao.

Xiao Liulang pulled her arm, then didn’t immediately let go. He hesitated for a moment before sliding his hand down to hold hers: “Don’t get lost.”

Gu Jiao was startled for a moment before smiling brightly: “Alright.”

Her husband must not get lost.

Xiao Liulang nearly got distracted by her radiant smile. He looked forward, asking, “What do you want to eat?”

“Hmm, anything!” she replied, “What do you want to eat?”

He said, “I’m fine with anything too.”

Neither of them were picky eaters.

Xiao Liulang looked eastward, saying, “There’s a new noodle restaurant over there. Want to give it a try? Their noodles are delicious.”

“You’ve had them before?” Gu Jiao turned to look at him, questioning.

“Yes.” He nodded, “When I was young, before the restaurant had made its way into this bustling area, you’d have to travel to the remote suburbs to eat there. It seems like they’ve become quite successful in recent years, opening several branches.”

He would never bring up his past identity himself, but he wouldn’t deliberately avoid it if it came up.

However, he had never admitted to who he really was.

The unwed son of Marquis Xuanping—Xiao Liulang, was the identity he had revealed to those close to him.

Not many people were aware of this identity. At home, only Gu Jiao, Madame Yao and the little monk knew, while Gu Yan, that little cunning man, might have guessed something, but probably hadn’t figured out the connection to Xiao Hen.

As for Gu Jiao, Xiao Liulang had never asked to what extent she had guessed his identity.

And it seemed Gu Jiao didn’t intend to seek confirmation, she respected him, trusted him, regardless of who he was.

Gu Jiao curved her lips into a smile: “Alright, let’s go get some noodles!”

Although this noodle restaurant was newly opened, it was packed from the ground floor to the upstairs.

“Huh, are there still so many people eating noodles this late?” Gu Jiao asked, puzzled.

The waiter apologized and laughed, “We’ve just opened, so most of our customers are regulars showing their support. And besides noodles, our cold dishes and stewed soups are also top-notch! With the current hot weather, if you find it too warm inside, we can set up a table for you in the courtyard, it’s cooler there!”

There were also several tables set up in front of the shop. At first glance, it reminded her of the popular food stalls from her previous life.

Gu Jiao found this rather familiar.

Xiao Liulang glanced at her, then told the waiter, “Alright, go ahead and set it up.”

“Ah! Right this way, please!” The waiter, with a beaming smile, guided them into the restaurant, through the grand hall, and into the spacious courtyard.

The courtyard was large and quiet, but the view was unobscured. From here, they could see the whole scene in the restaurant.

There was a sense of having seen every sort of people in the world.

The waiter brought over a table and a bench.

They both sat on the bench, each ordering a bowl of noodles, along with two cold dishes. They did not order the stewed soup, as they might not finish it and it would be wasted.

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