The Grand Secretary’s Pampered Wife - Chapter 791.1

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[Alma S.] [Christine G.-L.] [K.Rom]

[Suong D.] [Ziana K.-P.]

[Anasi G.] [Passerby]

[Nevy] [Roxanne C.]

[Debra W] [Kiiayame]

[kuroneko_chan] [Michelle K.] [Tionna M.]

[Ava C.] [Hong] [Leeyue] [Lily J.] [Manon] [Smurfinbatik] [Sophia W.] [Val Nes]

Lady Nan had successfully escaped from the small courtyard and was now with Master Lu, but the two of them were surrounded by six death warriors when Gu Jiao arrived.

Perhaps because this mission was not particularly difficult, the death warriors sent by the Han Family were not especially formidable. Gu Jiao and the Black Wind King swiftly dealt with them.

Lady Nan and Master Lu sustained some injuries, but fortunately, none were critical.

Old Master Meng, having been entirely disregarded as a non-threat, remained untouched and unharmed.

Gu Jiao and Gu Yan made their way to the location where Gu Xiaoshun had been hiding. Gu Jiao removed the well cover and reached down to pull up Gu Xiaoshun, who had nearly climbed to the top on his own.

Gu Xiaoshun was completely drenched, with water droplets clinging to his eyelashes.

"Big sis?" He was surprised to see Gu Jiao, but upon recalling something, he immediately cast a resentful glare at Gu Yan. "You’re never allowed to do that again!"

That was way too dangerous!

When it came to running, could Gu Yan outrun him?

He was, after all, the number one troublemaker of Qingquan Village!

The fastest runner within ten miles!

If someone had to lure the enemies away, it should have been him; it would have made much more sense!

Gu Yan pursed his lips and huffed softly before muttering under his breath, "I’m the older brother."

Tonight, Gu Jiao had used the Imperial Advisor’s Hall token to leave the inner city. If she had arrived even a moment later, the consequences for them all would have been unthinkable.

Lord Imperial Advisor, I owe you another favor.

Lady Nan and Master Lu were covered in wounds, and both Gu Xiaoshun and Gu Yan looked utterly disheveled. In this state, even with the Imperial Advisor’s Hall token, they would be subjected to strict scrutiny.

Moreover, they did not possess the necessary city tally to re-enter the inner city.

As for their original residence, since it had already been targeted by the Han Family, it was no longer safe.

Gu Jiao decided, "Let’s find an inn for the night first. Lady Nan and Master Lu’s injuries need to be treated as soon as possible."

"It’s just a few minor wounds, nothing serious." Lady Nan dismissed nonchalantly. Then, she turned to Gu Jiao and asked, "JiaoJiao, who were those people?"

Gu Jiao replied, "They were death warriors sent by the Han Family."

Now that the Han Family had set their sights on them, she needed to find a truly safe place for Lady Nan and the others as soon as possible.

But where would be secure enough?

Gu Jiao was now staying at the Imperial Advisor’s Hall, so her first instinct was naturally to bring her family to her side.

But after a second thought, she realized it wasn’t appropriate.

She was residing at the Imperial Advisor’s Hall by imperial decree to treat the Crown Princess’s injuries. Taking in two "patients" who had come specifically seeking her help could still be justified, but if she also brought along her "fellow countrymen" who had traveled with her to the State of Yan, it would undoubtedly seem suspicious.

That would easily arouse the Yan Emperor’s suspicions.

"I need to think this through carefully tonight." Gu Jiao thought to herself.

The group settled into an inn for the night.

Gu Jiao took out her first aid kit, carefully disinfecting Lady Nan and Master Lu’s wounds with iodine and applying hemostatic medicine.

Both of them had mostly suffered superficial wounds, but Master Lu had shielded Lady Nan the entire time, so his injuries were slightly more severe than hers.

"I told you not to rush in!" Lady Nan glared at him.

Master Lu chuckled. "I have thick skin and strong bones. I can take a beating!"

——A skill honed from fighting the horse king.

After finishing the treatment for Master Lu’s injuries, Gu Jiao reminded him, "Try not to get the wounds wet for the next few days. They should heal soon."

"Were you not hurt at all?" Lady Nan asked.

"I’m not injured." Gu Jiao replied. "Neither are Ah Yan and Xiaoshun."

Lady Nan let out a long breath of relief. The two of them, as adults, didn’t matter as much. As long as the children were unharmed, that was all that mattered.

Master Lu asked, "By the way, JiaoJiao, how come you’re in the outer city in the middle of the night?"

Gu Jiao took out the Imperial Advisor’s Hall token hanging from her waist. "I have this."

Good heavens, she even managed to get her hands on an Imperial Advisor’s Hall token? This girl was really making a name for herself in the inner city.

Too many things had happened recently, and the messages Gu Jiao could send were limited in length, so she hadn’t had the chance to explain everything to Lady Nan and the others in detail.

Taking this opportunity, Gu Jiao recounted the recent events to Lady Nan and Master Lu. Coincidentally, Gu Xiaoshun and Gu Yan had just finished changing clothes and came over as well, so they all listened as Gu Jiao dropped one shocking revelation after another.

Each person focused on different details.

But the points that shocked them were the same.

JiaoJiao had seized the Han Family’s Black Wind Cavalry?

Gu Changqing had been injured?

The Empress Dowager and Old Chief had arrived here in the State of Yan?

By comparison, the downfall of the Crown Prince and Imperial Noble Consort Han, though surprising, didn’t attract as much attention.

What concerned them most was the situation of their own people.

"…That’s the gist of it." Gu Jiao concluded succinctly.

She remained calm and composed, but Lady Nan and Master Lu were already feeling a storm brewing inside.

The waters of Shengdu had been thoroughly stirred, and the situation had reached a tense standoff. The ten great noble families seemed united on the surface, but in reality, each harbored their own agendas.

At present, JiaoJiao and her group had leverage over five of these noble families. However, if the Nangong Family was taken into account, there were still six remaining, with the most intense conflict being between them and the Han Family.

"The Nangong Family has been unusually quiet lately." Lady Nan mused thoughtfully.

Indeed, the Nangong Family had been strangely subdued in recent days. The only major event they had been involved in was the selection of the Black Wind Cavalry commander, where the Nangong Family’s legitimate daughter had stepped in to fight on behalf of her people, sacrificing her own reputation just to drag Han Ci down.

Yet because she failed, she ended up becoming the laughingstock of the entire event.

Master Lu snorted. "Nangong Li’s death hit them too hard, and now the Crown Prince has fallen as well. The Nangong Family must be reconsidering whether they should find a new master to serve."

With 400,000 soldiers under their command, the Nangong Family had become a coveted prize. The moment the Han Family collapsed, the Nangong Family would rise to take their place among the ten great noble families.

The only question was whether they would get the chance.

"It’s getting late. You should all rest." Lady Nan intervened in time to halt the discussion, or else they would have talked until dawn.

They had nothing better to do, but JiaoJiao had been running on full steam.

The three children returned to their respective rooms.

Gu Xiaoshun and Gu Yan shared one room, Gu Jiao had her own, and Old Master Meng had a separate room as well.

Gu Jiao had just lay down when Gu Yan came over.

He climbed onto the bed and lay down beside Gu Jiao.

Then, without saying a word, he wrapped his arms around Gu Jiao’s waist, resting his chin lightly on her shoulder, breathing in the scent that brought him peace.

Gu Jiao lay flat on the bed, gazing quietly in the direction of the bed canopy.

With a hint of pleading in his voice, Gu Yan said, “Don’t be mad at me anymore, okay? I won’t do this again in the future.”

“Mm.” Gu Jiao lifted one arm to rest under her head while using the other to hold his hand.

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Jiang Baiyan: ...?

—

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Jiang Baiyan: ...?

—

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Jiang Baiyan: ...?

He hasn’t finished his lines yet though…