The Prime Minister’s Darling-Chapter 1493 - 729 Sister Complex (Second Update)

Gu Chengfeng waited outside the Imperial Palace for a long time, his temper flaring.

"Wang Xu, can you hurry up? I still need to pick up the kids!"

Delaying someone at work!

I’m counting to three, and if you’re not out by then, I’ll come in to find you!

Wang Xu came out.

Just yesterday, Wang Xu had led a search at Tianxiang Pavilion, and Gu Chengfeng had seen him. His official robe, with the clear insignia of a warrant officer, made it difficult for anyone not to recognize him.

After Wang Xu left Gao Gate, he boarded the carriage back to his residence.

Gu Chengfeng quietly followed.

Wang Xu wasn’t in a hurry, and the carriage didn’t go very fast. Moreover, as it gradually moved away from the Imperial Palace, the streets became crowded with more shops and pedestrians, which slowed the carriage down even further. freewebnσvel.cѳm

Gu Chengfeng maintained a not-too-close, not-too-distant distance.

Wang Xu’s carriage was stopped by another carriage as it passed by a restaurant.

A middle-aged man dressed as a steward stepped out of that carriage. Smiling, he gave a courteous gesture to Wang Xu’s carriage. Wang Xu then alighted and entered the nearby restaurant with the man.

Gu Chengfeng didn’t go in directly. Instead, he went to a Ready-Made Clothes Shop diagonally opposite the restaurant and bought a set of women’s clothing. Reluctant to spend on jewelry, he only used a hairband and put on a veil to become an unremarkable, ordinary girl from the countryside.

He entered the restaurant, claiming he was looking for someone. The waiter, seeing her plain dress and concluding she was not the wealthy type, couldn’t be bothered to assist her and told her to look for herself.

Gu Chengfeng quickly found the middle-aged man from earlier in a private room at the east end of the second-floor corridor.

He stood at the doorway, where two other dead soldiers kept guard as well.

Such a big commotion? What was going on?

With the dead soldiers standing guard, Gu Chengfeng knew eavesdropping in the corridor was impossible.

He entered an empty private room, opened the window, and climbed out onto the rooftop.

Using his light-footed skills, he arrived atop the private room where Wang Xu was. He lay flat on his stomach, prying up a roof tile slightly to peer through the gap below.

Hmm?

Who was this old man?

Dressed quite sumptuously, he sat on a Grand Master Chair with both hands resting on the handle of a huanghuali walking stick like a foolish girl.

Gu Chengfeng was right above him, unable to see his face clearly.

However, Wang Xu was sitting opposite the old man, presenting Gu Chengfeng with a partial view of Wang Xu’s face due to the angle.

"What is Old Master Han doing?"

Wang Xu spoke up.

Old Master Han? Han Ye’s grandfather, the head of the Han Family?

Gu Chengfeng’s ears perked up.

Old Master Han signaled his servant with a glance.

The servant carried a brocaded box toward Wang Xu.

Wang Xu glanced at the brocaded box and said solemnly, "What does this mean?"

Old Master Han gently motioned, and the servant opened the box.

Gu Chengfeng wanted to see what was inside the box, but the servant’s head blocked his view.

Gu Chengfeng gritted his teeth.

However, he did see Wang Xu’s body stiffen for a moment, unable to tell if it was excitement or astonishment.

Was this old man trying to bribe Wang Xu?

The Han Family was Empress Han’s maternal family, aligned with the Crown Prince’s party.

Thinking of this, Gu Chengfeng couldn’t help but lament the complexity of the Dayan royal family. In Zhan Country, princes were not allowed to form factions for personal gain, whereas the Dayan monarch seemed not to care at all. The ten great families openly supported the princes from their lineages, and the Dayan monarch appeared untroubled.

The only family the monarch had ever suppressed was the Xuanyuan Family.

The entire family was slaughtered.

Old Master Han laughed, "I know you’ve been coveting my treasure for a while, so today, I am gifting it to you."

Wang Xu withdrew his gaze from the box and replied formally, "One should not accept rewards without merit. Such actions by Old Master Han make me uneasy."

Old Master Han laughed heartily, "No need to be so tense. It’s just an antique. I can very well afford to give it to you. If you like it, I have many more in my residence."

Wang Xu inquired, "Does Old Master Han have any advice for me?"

Old Master Han said, "You’re a clever man, so let’s talk frankly. There’s something I’m not very clear about, and I’d like Captain Wang to enlighten me."

Wang Xu said, "As long as it’s not about Court affairs, I shall speak freely and without reservation."

The Wang Family was among the most powerful families in Shengdu, even surpassing the Han Family in heritage. However, since Empress Wang did not bear a son, only two princesses, the Han Family, with a prince, seemed one step ahead to the people.

But in fact, according to what Gu Chengfeng had learned from various sources, the Wang Family was more favored by the monarch.

Old Master Han spoke somberly, "I’ve heard that the Crown Grandson has returned."

Wang Xu frowned, "Oh? I haven’t heard of this, but it seems you are better informed."