The Prime Minister's Darling

Gu Yan stealthily opened his eyes, slyly surveying Madam Yao for a moment before waving his slender hand before her eyes.

Once he had ascertained that Madam Yao was indeed asleep, a mischievous smile spread across his face as he slowly pulled the quilt aside and tiptoed off the bed.

He had grown up commanding respect and deference, and this was the first time he had to be so careful; it felt oddly exciting.

Gu Yan sneaked out of the room like a thief in the night.

Madam Yao moved slightly, nearly scaring Gu Yan into another bout of illness – luckily she did not wake up, but merely changed her position and continued sleeping.

The maid who was guarding the room was being distracted by a guard, as long as he managed to get out of the courtyard, he could join them.

Unexpectedly, he was caught by Yu Yaya as soon as he stepped into the front yard.

Yu Yaya, clutching a newly sewn quilt, looked at him quizzically: “Young Master, what are you up to? Didn’t Madam order you to stay in bed? Why are you out here barefoot?”

Gu Yan cleared his throat: “Would you believe me if I said I just wanted some fresh air?”

Yu Yaya’s face darkened, her arm holding the quilt while the other akimbo, she interrogated, “Are you planning to run away again?”

Gu Yan blinked guiltily.

Yu Yaya glared at him, “You really are trying to run! No, you can’t leave!”

Gu Yan’s eyes narrowed dangerously, emanating an ice-cold and deadly aura: “Believe it or not, I’ll kill you!”

Defiantly, Yu Yaya asserted: “Even if you kill me, I won’t let you leave!”

Gu Yan helplessly put a hand to his forehead.

This girl was as inflexible as ever, stubbornly defensive, just as she was when she spoke up for Gu Jiao, and now she was standing in his way again!

Gu Yan was also known for his stubbornness, but this was then and now was different – now he was determined to see the most important person in his life, he didn’t care about face or pride anymore!

All it took was a second, and Gu Yan’s murderous demeanor completely changed!

He put on a pitiful face, gazing at Yu Yaya with watery eyes, looking as pathetic as one can get.

If he had whimpered just a little, Yu Yaya might have thought a puppy had taken over him.

“Yo-Young Master… what’s wrong?” Yu Yaya was unprepared for this surprisingly vulnerable version of the young master.

Gu Yan bit his lip in distress. “I just want to get some fresh air, just for a moment.”

Faced with such adorable behavior from Gu Yan, Yu Yaya was at a loss: “O…Only for a moment? Really…just a moment?”

Gu Yan cooed, nodding his head: “Mmm.”

Yu Yaya clutched her chest: “Fine…go ahead…I’ll keep watch here.”

No, no, she couldn’t take it anymore. If she stayed any longer, she might find herself unable to resist ruffling the young master’s hair!

Gu Yan managed to fool Yu Yaya. Stepping out of the courtyard, his expression hardened, and a wicked smile played at the corner of his lips.

He successfully rendezvoused with the undercover guards in the small garden, they led him out of the Marquis Residence, helping him onto a carriage that was already prepared, and they sped off in the direction of Qingquan Village!

Huang Zhong noticed Gu Yan’s absence and quickly reported it to the House of Marquis in the Orchid Pavilion.

The Marquis asked him to speak at the door.

Huang Zhong reported, “The Young Master has slipped out! It looks like he’s headed to the town!”

“The town?” The Marquis furrowed his brow.

Gu Jinyu said, “Father, could it be that he’s gone to look for Sister?”

“In all likelihood, yes.” The Marquis wasn’t surprised at his son’s actions since he knew he couldn’t keep him confined forever.

“Should we bring him back?”

The Marquis shook his head: “You know how stubborn he can be. Apart from your mother, who else can stop him?”

Plainly speaking, throughout the entire Mansion, Gu Yan only respected Madam Yao.

If he sent someone to catch him now, it could only result in two outcomes; either the person is knocked down by Gu Yan’s guards or Gu Yan ends up getting irritated.

The Marquis waved it off: “Forget it. Let him go!”

After all, that girl wouldn’t harm Gu Yan.

Besides, he also had another consideration.

Considering the close relationship between the siblings, perhaps Gu Yan’s intervention might convince the girl to willingly return to the Marquis Residence.

Not that he particularly wanted to acknowledge her return, but since Madam Yao and Gu Yan liked her, he would have to accept her.

It was just past midday, and the streets were not too crowded. The carriage sped all the way to Qingquan Village without obstruction.

Recently, carriages had become a common sight in the village, and the villagers were accustomed to it. However, when they saw a young master as exquisite as a jade stepping off a carriage, they were completely astonished.

Gu Yan had a clean and pure aura about him, like a piece of finely polished jade without a trace of impurity.