The Prime Minister's Darling
Chapter 828 - 828 383 Revelation (second update)

Chapter 828: 383 Revelation (second update) Chapter 828: 383 Revelation (second update) The late Emperor had passed away before he was born, however, he had once accompanied the Emperor to the Nunnery to visit the tranquil Empress Dowager.

Back then, he was still young and did not understand what he had unintentionally seen, only realizing as he grew older that it was an imperial decree, and from its contents, it appeared to be one left by the late Emperor.

He had never mentioned this to anyone.

As a child, he hadn’t spoken of it due to ignorance, and as an adult, he refrained from doing so because he felt the matter was too serious and feared it would bring disaster to the Marquis Residence.

Not long after he stumbled upon that imperial decree, he was poisoned near the Renshou Palace.

He had never connected these two events, even after he grew up, he did not feel there was any relation between them.

As for why he did not suspect the tranquil Empress Dowager’s intention in stealing the imperial decree, it was because if he were in her shoes, he would have done the same.

But he thought, deep in his heart, there must have been a knot, otherwise, he would not have stopped Gu Jiao from going to the Nunnery outside the palace to treat the tranquil Empress Dowager.

Perhaps, the tranquil Empress Dowager had long realized that he had seen the imperial decree and therefore had poisoned him.

Not just to frame the great empress dowager, but to silence him as well.

After he miraculously survived, the Marquis of Xuanping and Princess Xinyang both intensified their protection of him, leaving the tranquil Empress Dowager no opportunities to act, until—

“Hey, why did you suddenly stop talking? You haven’t been scared silly, have you?” Gu Chengfeng waved his hand in front of him, “What are you even talking about?”

Xiao Liulang came back to his senses, “Nothing, I was just thinking about what you just said.”

That day, he had gone next door to find his teacher and overheard him mentioning Princess Xinyang to Gu Changqing. The teacher said there was something he needed to ask Princess Xinyang about, but he did not hear much and had not expected it to be related to the imperial decree.

He thought it was about the person, the tranquil Empress Dowager.

Gu Chengfeng did not know he was thinking about the imperial decree and thought he was shocked by the same thing as himself — the tranquil Empress Dowager poisoning the Emperor, “You know she’s vicious, but you didn’t expect her to move against the Emperor, did you? The proverb says even tigers do not eat their young, but she…”

Gu Chengfeng suddenly couldn’t find the words to describe the old witch, he pursed his lips and huffed, “The empress dowager has really had a tough time these years. The Emperor and she originally didn’t have to end up like this… But hey, I heard that the Emperor’s potion is about to expire, so the old witch went to find someone to buy medicine again. It’s just not sure whether she has recently poisoned the Emperor again…”

Gu Jiao ranked at the pinnacle of the information pyramid, barely second to Gu Chengfeng, who was currently unaware that the tranquil Empress Dowager had already given the wrong medicine to the Emperor.

But perhaps he would soon not even be second anymore.

Xiao Liulang hesitated for a moment and then said, “Wait a moment, I need to reply to a letter to Jiaojiao.”

Gu Chengfeng’s face darkened.

Just because I brought you some food, you have to send her a reply!

Someday when I die, it will surely be from the acidity of these two!

Xiao Liulang wrote a note to Gu Chengfeng and carefully placed it in the purse that Gu Jiao had given him.

He did not take any precautions to keep it secret: first, because he trusted Gu Jiao’s judgment — if Gu Jiao allowed Gu Chengfeng to come, then it meant Gu Chengfeng was one of their own; second, Gu Chengfeng was able to come and go freely under the watchful eyes of the Imperial College and Dragon Shadow Guard, so he must have some ability. Even if Xiao Liulang sealed it tightly, Gu Chengfeng would still be able to see it if he wanted to.

“Alright, then I’ll make another trip. I was planning to go back to the Marquis Residence after delivering your food,” Gu Chengfeng accepted the purse, and glancing at the delicacies on the table, noted with a glimpse that the girl might not be attractive, but the snacks she made were particularly exquisite.

“Thank you,” Xiao Liulang earnestly expressed his gratitude.

“If you really want to thank me, give me a piece of your snack,” Gu Chengfeng said.

“No,” Xiao Liulang denied ruthlessly.

Gu Chengfeng: “…”

Gu Chengfeng used his lightfoot skills to leave the Imperial College. Fuming inwardly, he headed to Bishui Alley without showing himself at all and directly tossed the purse Xiao Liulang had asked him to take back onto Gu Jiao’s windowsill.

Gu Jiao knew without guessing that it was brought by Gu Chengfeng.

Gu Jiao tossed the medicine bottle into the air.

As expected, Gu Chengfeng spun and deftly caught the Hair Growth Potion.

He landed in front of Gu Jiao’s window, fuming, “Just throwing it around like that! You’d have given it to the wrong person! Hmph!”

After saying that, he pocketed Gu Chenglin’s medicine and disappeared into the endless night.

Gu Jiao took out the note from the purse— Already aware of the decree’s content, refrain from acting rashly, wait for my return.

When she read the first two lines, Gu Jiao’s heart remained calm, but as she reached the last line, the corners of her lips curved into a pretty arc.

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