The Prime Minister's Darling

Chapter 291: Chapter 161: Brother Control (Second Update)_3

The man had been a notorious figure in Capital City for years, fierce and domineering, this was the first time anyone dared to ridicule him like that. His face darkened!

Gu Jiao really didn’t have the time to waste on him, she still had to go home and cook dinner.

Gu Jiao raised her hand and swung at him.

The man’s movements were more elusive than Gu Jiao had imagined, after a few rounds, she was unable to gain the upper hand.

However, he obviously wasn’t going to pin Gu Jiao down that easily either.

He brow furrowed.

When he made a move, it was always decisive within three strike.@@novelbin@@

But this young girl managed to endure more than ten rounds.

In the midst of their fight, galloping horse hooves echoed down the alley, followed by a stern shout from Gu Changqing: “Who’s there?”

The man’s body froze.

Seizing the opportunity, Gu Jiao slashed down with a palm strike and reclaimed her miniature backpack. She then raised her other hand, palm facing down and a dagger flew out from her sleeves. With a twist in her palm, she wielded it forcefully out!

The man was too slow to dodge, his left arm got injured and a hidden weapon fell onto the ground.

He glanced back at the entrance, gritted his teeth and fled through the back door using his lightness skill!

“It’s you?”

Just as the man left, Gu Changqing came into the courtyard. He was surprised to see Gu Jiao. “Were you just fighting with someone?”

Gu Jiao swung her miniature backpack: “Someone tried to steal my stuff.”

“Who?” Gu Changqing asked.

Gu Jiao shook her head: “I couldn’t see him clearly, he was wearing a mask.”

Gu Changqing looked around and noticed the hidden weapon on the ground. He picked it up and his brows furrowed, “Is it him?”

Gu Jiao hmm-ed, “You know him?”

Gu Changqing explained, “The first biggest thief in Capital City, Flying Frost. This frost dart is his unique hidden weapon.”

Flying Frost was a big headache for the official government. He had wreaked havoc on Dali Temple, Jingzhao Residence, and the Ministry of Punishment, stealing numerous confidential documents, ensuring his steady position as the number one wanted criminal in the kingdom.

Unfortunately, he was elusive, and never been caught.

No one had even seen his true face.

Gu Changqing asked, “Why would he steal your things?”

Was Flying Frost immune to embarrassment? Fancy targeting a young girl?

Gu Jiao recalled her conversation with him and said, “He seemed to know me.”

“Flying Frost… knows you?” Gu Changqing was taken aback.

As the evening came, the snowfall grew heavier.

The Gu Residence was enveloped in a sea of snow.

Gu Chenglin managed to get out of bed and move around, but he couldn’t walk far and generally used a wheelchair. He asked the servant to push his wheelchair out of his room in irritation, heading toward his second brother’s place.

All the children of the Marquis Residence had their own courtyards, including Gu Chenglin, but he was accustomed to living with his second brother and hadn’t rushed to move out.

“Second brother, second brother!” He knocked on the door.

Gu Chengfeng came from the other side of the corridor and looked at him, “What’s the matter?”

Gu Chenglin answered, “Where have you been, second brother? I’ve been looking everywhere for you!”

Gu Chengfeng asked, “What do you need me for?”

Instead of answering immediately, Gu Chenglin looked up at him, “Are you not feeling well? You look pale.”

“I’ve just been to the warehouse to fetch something, it was freezing, I feel a bit cold now.”

“Oh.” Gu Chenglin had no suspicion, “Second brother, do you know where my spinning top is? It’s the one that Prince No.5 gave to me, I can’t find it!”

Gu Chengfeng responded, “Isn’t it in the third drawer on the right side of your treasure cabinet?”

“Go and check!” Gu Chenglin ordered the servant who pushed his wheelchair.

The servant hurried off and soon came back holding a delicate spinning top, “It’s really there!”

Gu Chenglin took the spinning top, stood up in surprise, “Second brother, you’re brilliant, you remember where I put everything!”

Excited, he patted Gu Chengfeng’s arm, causing the latter to grunt in pain.

Startled, he asked, “Second brother, what’s wrong? Did I hurt you?”

Gu Chengfeng discreetly moved his hand behind his back, maintaining a calm demeanor, “No, I’m fine. You go play, I’ll go back to my room first.”

Gu Chenglin: “Oh.”

Second brother was behaving a bit weird today!