The Prime Minister's Darling
Chapter 931 - 931 425 Face-Slapping (Two More s)_3

Chapter 931: 425 Face-Slapping (Two More Chapters)_3 Chapter 931: 425 Face-Slapping (Two More Chapters)_3 I don’t know why.

A slender, small figure suddenly flashed through Prince Ning’s mind.

Could it be her?

Reason told Prince Ning it was highly unlikely, after all, even though she had gained some favor from the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, she was ultimately an outsider, and after all, a woman.

His confidant asked, “Young master, should we report this to the officials?”

Prince Ning’s eyes were ice cold, “Do you wish to get me killed?”

The subordinate bowed his head, “Your subordinate wouldn’t dare!”

So much gold, if they honestly reported to the officials, he would be the one under investigation.

Prince Ning narrowed his eyes.

Very well, swallowing this dumb loss was truly delightful!

In the end, Prince Ning still made a trip to the Medical Hall.

Today one of the clerks at the medicine counter took a leave, and Little Jiang Li, together with another clerk, was too busy to cope, so Gu Jiao also came over to help

She had just finished preparing medicine for a patient when she saw Prince Ning, carrying the nobility of the Imperial Family, appear in the Grand Hall.

Among the princes, Prince Ning’s appearance and demeanor were the most outstanding, bearing the eminence of an emperor and the charm of unparallelled beauty, his grace and nobility unmatched in every movement.

The Grand Hall fell silent for a moment.

Because of his arrival.

No one present, except for Gu Jiao, knew his identity, but the nobility that radiated from his bones still caused everyone to catch their breath.

“This one is three taels…” After instructing Little Jiang Li, Gu Jiao slowly approached.

At this time, Prince Ning stood in front of the counter, behind the counter was the shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper had long been stunned by Prince Ning’s commanding presence, not uttering a word for quite a while.

It was Prince Ning who spoke first, of course, not to the shopkeeper, but to Gu Jiao: “Doctor Gu.”

“What is it?” Gu Jiao asked.

Prince Ning smiled and said, “Nothing serious, just happened to pass by and wanted to inquire about Suxin’s condition, hearing that Doctor Gu had already revisited her for a check-up.”

Gu Jiao replied candidly, “Ah, yes, there is no great issue for the time being, just continue with the medicine.”

Although Gu Jiao’s acting was glaring, there was one thing she never did—she never felt guilty.

Prince Ning stared at her deeply, “I wonder where Doctor Gu spent last night?”

Gu Jiao arched her brow, “Renshou Palace, may I inquire why Prince Ning is asking about this?”

Thump!

The shopkeeper behind the counter knelt down.

Prince Ning’s expression didn’t change in the slightest, still wearing a warm smile, yet his eyes were piercing.

He leaned close to Gu Jiao, slightly lowering his noble head, which seemed a bit too intimate to onlookers.

Gu Jiao, however, looked at him directly without flinching.

Prince Ning chuckled softly, “Doctor Gu, there was no need for things to escalate between us like this; the Empress Dowager is very fond of you, we are people in the same boat.”

Gu Jiao: Oh, so people in the same boat are allowed to kill each other and set fires.

Prince Ning leaned in three inches closer and whispered by her ear, “You are still young, unaware of the dangers of Jianghu. For the sake of the Empress Dowager, I have some advice for you—be self-aware, don’t overestimate yourself, nor be too greedy. The waters of the Capital City are deep; just splashing around is fine, but don’t get addicted to swimming, I’m afraid you won’t be able to keep up.”

Gu Jiao also spoke softly, “Don’t worry, Prince Ning, I am a good swimmer.”

Prince Ning was slightly irritated by her audacious words, narrowing his eyes as he straightened up, his tone full of meaning, “Doctor Gu, take care.”

Gu Jiao crossed her arms, “Safe travels, no need to see you out.”

After Prince Ning left, the shopkeeper, wiping a cold sweat, steadied himself on the counter to stand up, “That… that person just now was Prince Ning?”

“Mm.” Gu Jiao hummed, taking out two gold bars from her pouch and placing them on the table.

The shopkeeper was taken aback, “What’s this for now?”

As Gu Jiao gazed at Prince Ning’s retreating figure, still bristling with anger, she said flatly, “Compensation, from the arsonist.”

The shopkeeper: “…”

Having left the Medical Hall, Prince Ning immediately took a trip to the Imperial Palace.

Whether Gu Jiao had actually stayed in Renshou Palace last night, he was naturally going to verify, yet shortly after he entered the palace, he spotted the Crown Princess looking dazed near Jinluan Hall.

Only Chun Yin was beside the Crown Princess.

Seeing Prince Ning approach, Chun Yin promptly withdrew to the side with discretion.

The Crown Princess, still immersed in great shock, hadn’t noticed that the person beside her had changed.

“How could it… really be… why…”

She looked in the direction of Jinluan Hall, her words jumbled as she grasped “Chun Yin’s” hand.

When the touch of a man’s hand traveled from her fingertips to her palm, she jerked her head, then quickly withdrew her hand.

At this moment, there were no other people around, and she stood behind a large tree, her view excellently obscured.

Prince Ning approached her without any hesitation, his broad chest nearly touching her slightly trembling back, “What did you see to be so flustered?”

The Crown Princess turned her face away, avoiding his breath as if motivated by some revenge or pique, “Ahen has returned.”

Prince Ning’s brows furrowed, “What did you say?”

The Crown Princess turned around, looking at him mockingly, “Ahen has returned… Xiao Hen, whom you had killed, is back!”