The Prime Minister's Darling
Chapter 746 - 746 344 Suspicions (Nine More)_3

Chapter 746: 344 Suspicions (Nine More)_3 Chapter 746: 344 Suspicions (Nine More)_3 “Thank you for your guidance, sir. I’ll pay another visit another day.” The princess politely bade farewell to Master Maoshan and left the chess club.

Upon boarding the carriage, the court lady pulled the curtain aside, suddenly exclaimed in surprise, “Madam, look!”

The princess followed her gaze to see an old beggar and a young girl in green clothes with a small basket on her back squatting at the corner across the street.

“Is it her?” The princess’s expression faltered for a moment.

“It’s him!” Assuming the princess was referring to the old beggar, the court lady promptly responded, “He was the one who defeated Maoshan at the chess club earlier!”

The princess remained silent, she hadn’t even glanced at the old beggar; her attention was fully drawn to Gu Jiao.

The scene she had accidentally witnessed in the alley that night had left an indelible image in her mind. Now, each time she saw Gu Jiao, she couldn’t help but recall the romantic and passionate moment when Gu Jiao had been pinned against the wall by Xiao Liulang.

Her heart was in turmoil.

Gu Jiao was playing chess with the old beggar.

She wasn’t wearing a mask today, but as soon as she spoke, the old beggar recognized her.

The old beggar wasn’t playing around today, he played a serious game with Gu Jiao, who ended up losing badly.

The old beggar laughed heartily: “How was that, kid? Now you know how powerful I am!”

Gu Jiao’s face turned black, and she stood up to leave.

The old beggar called out, “Hey, leaving already? Let’s play another round!”

Gu Jiao replied nonchalantly, “Ten taels, just for one round.”

The old beggar, “…”

Will he have to visit the chess club again tomorrow?

As Gu Jiao collected her money and was about to walk off, she passed by the princess’s carriage. The princess pulled aside the curtain and called out to her, “Dr. Gu, please wait.”

Gu Jiao gave her a glance. Her calm, unflappable countenance suggested nothing in the world could surprise her.

“What do you need?” she asked.

The princess wasn’t too surprised by Gu Jiao’s attitude, but found it somewhat challenging to accept. After all, she was the princess, while Gu Jiao was merely a physician without any official appointment.

Suppressing her slight annoyance, she said calmly, “Dr. Gu, if you enjoy chess, you can go to the chess club instead of playing with beggars on the street. As the daughter of the Marquis Residence, and the wife of… Scholar Xiao, favored by the Royal Dowager, it would be best to behave appropriately according to your status.”

Gu Jiao asked, “What’s that got to do with you?”

The court lady snapped, “Watch your language! The princess is showing concern for you!”

Gu Jiao retorted, “Do I need her to care?”

The court lady was speechless, “You…!”

“Pingping!” The princess frowned slightly at the court lady. Pingping, with resentment clear in her eyes, shut her mouth.

The princess then said to Gu Jiao, “If Ms. Gu doesn’t mind, I can introduce you to the chess club. There are several prestigious ones in the Capital City. The Qinghuan Chess Club nearby is quite good. Of course, if Ms. Gu prefers staying close to the Medical Hall, you could go to the Haotian Chess Club.”

“No need.” Gu Jiao said dismissively, and just like that, left without another word.

Pingping huffed, “Your Highness, she crossed the line! Even if she is favored by the Royal Dowager, she shouldn’t disrespect you like this!”

The princess, however, was not angry. She had seen many acting arrogantly due to their favored status. Being glorious for a moment was not important, maintaining it for a lifetime was what truly mattered.

Hadn’t Gu Jinyu also experienced her fair share of glory? Yet within half a year, she had fallen from grace. Did anyone in the Capital City still recall her with the same astonishment and fondness they once had?

Gu Jinyu barely managed to keep her dignity only by virtue of being related to the Prince of An County.

Gu Jinyu was at least gentle, humble, and knowledgeable.

This Miss Gu’s temperament was far from comparable.

How long could she maintain her arrogance then?