The Prime Minister’s Darling

Xiao Hen asked in puzzlement, "But isn't the first aid kit yours? Why did it appear on Dark Night Island?"

Gu Jiao shook her head, "I don't know."

This is indeed a mystery, and even she is at a loss.

The two decided to ask Chang Jing.

"Has your kit ever appeared on our island? I don't know,"

In the garden of the Marquis Residence, Chang Jing looked confused and asked the same question as Xiao Hen, "Why did your belongings appear on our island? You haven't been there."

If Gu Jiao knew the answer, she wouldn't have come to ask Chang Jing. She asked again, "How much do you know about the first island master?"

Chang Jing replied helplessly, "Dark Night Island was originally a deserted island, and he transformed it into a faction after arriving. He sheltered local fishermen and planted purple grass. That's all I know. If you're looking for details about the first island master, you may have to ask my father. Even Uncle Li isn't very clear on that."

"Was he a man or a woman?" Xiao Hen suddenly asked.

Chang Jing instinctively said, "A man, I suppose..."

Xiao Hen asked seriously, "What do you mean by 'a man, I suppose'? Are you sure or not?"

Chang Jing thought for a moment, "No one ever told me. But aren't all island masters men? Are there women island masters? If there are, could my sister be an island master? Then I wouldn't have to inherit Dark Night Sect."

The two exchanged a glance; Chang Jing's thoughts were entirely on a different wavelength from theirs.

No wonder he gets along well with Jing Kong.

Xiao Hen said to Gu Jiao, "I'll investigate them. Don't worry."

"Okay."

Gu Jiao wasn't one to let fear get the best of her. Although the Sword Hut people had infiltrated the Capital City, life went on as usual.

After breakfast, Gu Jiao took Xiao Jing Kong on a carriage outing.

Xiao Jing Kong swung his little legs and said quietly, "Jiaojiao, let's not go for an outing today?"

"Why?" Gu Jiao asked.

Xiao Jing Kong looked down and said, "I'm a bit tired today."

Gu Jiao smiled and said, "You're not tired."

Xiao Jing Kong was about to say something, but Gu Jiao continued, "I'm not that delicate either."

Just being pregnant, aside from differences in appetite and sleep, everything else is the same.

She had been busy with her own affairs lately, neglecting Xiao Jing Kong. He was growing up day by day, and she didn't want to look back someday and find he had become independent without witnessing his growth.

She looked at Xiao Jing Kong and earnestly said, "I want to go for an outing with you. Will you accompany me?"

Xiao Jing Kong looked into Gu Jiao's eyes and could feel she genuinely wanted to go. He immediately perked up energetically, nodding enthusiastically, "Willing, willing! I love going out with Jiaojiao!"

Gu Jiao was infected by his innocence and fantasized about the image of a small baby, thinking if the baby were like Jing Kong, she would truly love it.

She touched his little head and said, "Tonight we'll have dinner at the Duke Residence, tomorrow we'll go to Bishui Alley to accompany Auntie to play leaf poker."

Xiao Jing Kong enthusiastically raised both his hands and feet, "I'll listen to Jiaojiao!"

...

Bishui Alley.

Gu Yan stood at the door, looking around.

Gu Xiaobao imitated him, looking around.

"Why?" he asked Gu Xiaobao.

"Why are you?" Gu Xiaobao asked back.

Gu Yan was amused by this adult-like tone, "I'm waiting for someone."

Gu Xiaobao said, "I'm waiting for someone too."

Gu Yan said, "I'm waiting for Xiaoshun."

"I'm waiting for... I'm not waiting for Xiaoshun," Gu Xiaobao realized belatedly, waving his little hand, mimicking calling Xiaoshun like Gu Yan did.

"You should call him Brother Xiaoshun, and also, sister isn't coming today," Gu Yan said bluntly.

Gu Xiaobao looked up, flustered at his brother, "She's coming."

Soon, Gu Xiaoshun returned.

Gu Yan's eyes lit up, "Is it done?"

Gu Xiaoshun said stealthily, "It's done."

"Show me!" Gu Yan reached out his hand.

Gu Xiaobao looked confusedly at his two brothers, not understanding what they were doing.

Gu Xiaoshun slyly tucked something into Gu Yan's arms, "There are plenty on the Avenue, but you insisted on drawing it yourself. I don't know if it's to your liking. There's no silver left; I found the most experienced craftsman."

Gu Yan said, "Okay, watch Xiaobao, I'm going out for a bit."

"Alright." Gu Xiaoshun carried the little guy into the house.

Gu Yan took the carriage to the Military Camp.

Gu Changqing was observing soldiers' training when suddenly a guard walked over quickly, whispering something in his ear. He raised his finger slightly, "Understood."