The Prime Minister’s Darling - Chapter 1262

Chapter 1262: 616 Princess of Hu Guo County (second update) Chapter 1262: 616 Princess of Hu Guo County (second update) “`
Princess Xinyang believing her? That’d be the day!

Princess Xinyang didn’t want to see those two little troublemakers, so she had them sent back.

She had Yujin summon Doctor Song to prepare a bowl of Contraceptive Soup.

On the other hand, Chang Jing had returned, unaware that Marquis Xuanping had met with an incident. He first went back to the Marquis Residence and learned of Marquis Xuanping’s whereabouts from Steward Liu.

Using his lightfoot skills, he arrived at Bishui Alley, where Xiao Hen and Gu Jiao were staying–it was packed, including Marquis Xuanping, Huangfu Xian, and the former Zhuang Yuheng, all staying at the old sacrificial official’s place.

Chang Jing instantly homed in on Marquis Xuanping’s presence.

He leapt through the window.

The sight inside made him draw his sword in an instant; he flashed to the bedside, shielding Marquis Xuanping behind him, warily scanning the surroundings for any disturbances.

Marquis Xuanping shook his wrists, bound to the bedpost, and said, “There’s no one here, come and untie this first.”

“Oh.” Chang Jing lifted his long sword and severed the ropes. His swordsmanship was precise, not harming Marquis Xuanping in the slightest.

Picking up the severed rope, he remarked curiously, “It’s just an ordinary rope. Why couldn’t you break free from this?”

Marquis Xuanping raised an eyebrow and sighed, “You don’t understand.”

His strength had been drained.

Chang Jing furrowed his brow and his gaze swept over the chaotic scene, landing on Marquis Xuanping’s body, marred with “wounds,” “Were you beaten up? Who did this? I’ll go kill him!”

This was just too miserable!

Chang Jing had followed Marquis Xuanping for so long and had never seen him suffer such grievous injuries!

Marquis Xuanping gave Chang Jing a sidelong glance, considering Chang Jing’s youth, he waved his hand, “Forget it, it’s nothing, let’s not pursue it. By the way, weren’t you chasing Nangong Li? Where is he now?”

Chang Jing’s expression darkened, “I didn’t catch him, he got away.”

Marquis Xuanping looked at him in surprise, “Is there someone you can’t catch?”

It wasn’t that Chang Jing was invincible, but Nangong Li clearly was no match for him, especially with a broken arm and injuries–how could he still escape?

“Someone rescued him.” Chang Jing hesitated for a moment before finally telling the truth, “It was a Protector from the Dark Night Organization.”

Marquis Xuanping frowned, “The same Dark Night Organization you were with before?”

“Yes.”

Chang Jing nodded.

Marquis Xuanping said, “Well, if it was a Protector, it’s understandable that you couldn’t beat him.”

I could have beaten him, but I didn’t.

Chang Jing muttered to himself in his heart.

Marquis Xuanping didn’t know much about the Dark Night Organization, only that it was the most powerful and mysterious assassin organization among the six nations. He encountered Chang Jing when he was being pursued by people from the Dark Night Organization, inadvertently boarding his carriage and falling asleep inside.

Marquis Xuanping thought that Chang Jing was being “hunted” by the Dark Night Organization because he had offended them, but Chang Jing told him that he was one of them and simply didn’t want to return to the Dark Night Organization.

Seeing that Chang Jing had some abilities, Marquis Xuanping proposed that Chang Jing follow him, but Chang Jing initially did not agree. Discovering Chang Jing’s fondness for playing with marbles, he practiced for many days and finally managed to win Chang Jing over to his side.

Even now, Marquis Xuanping thought that Chang Jing was just a minor defector from the Dark Night Organization.

How could he know that the one he had lured away was actually the young master of the Dark Night Organization?

“Nevertheless, he won’t live much longer. I struck him with several sword blows,” Chang Jing said.

It was as if he was trying to salvage a bit of pride from the small misunderstanding about not being able to defeat the Dark Night Protector.

“Alright.” Marquis Xuanping smiled and looked at him, “You’re not hurt, are you?”

“I’m fine.” Chang Jing shook his head.

Marquis Xuanping nodded, “If you’re alright, then please go and take care of another matter for me.”

Chang Jing’s handsome face darkened. Was it still possible to pretend he was occupied?

…

After several months of scrutiny and debate, the imperial edict rewarding those with meritorious services was finally drafted.

For his outstanding command in the border battle, Grand Marshal Tang Yueshan of the all-encompassing armies was conferred the title of Earl Tang En and rewarded with a thousand taels of silver.

Gu Changqing, the heir to Marquis Ding’an, donned armor and took command, leading the troops of the Gu Family to annihilate the remnants of the former dynasty and repel the grand army of Chen Country. He was conferred the rank of Third-rank General of the North and rewarded with a thousand taels of silver.

Additionally, Gu Chengfeng, the second son of Marquis Ding’an Residence, was recognized for his role in defending the city and was conferred the rank of Sixth-rank Cavalry Commander with a reward of eight hundred taels of silver.

Several other officers who performed notably in the campaign also received their respective rewards.

The Medical Officer and Doctor Song, assisting in quelling the plague, were graced with Zhan Country’s Famous Doctor’s plaque and awarded five hundred taels of silver each.

The other attending physicians also received their due rewards.

Gu Jiao was no exception; she was not only a key contributor to quelling the plague but also a crucial warrior holding Yuegu City. Not to mention, she single-handedly eliminated an enemy force of five thousand from the previous dynasty.

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