The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 1806

Chapter 1806: 887 Brothers Clash (Part 1)

Xiao Hen did not announce his arrival beforehand, but he entered the city early in the morning as the Crown Grandson. With General Xuanyuan Qi overseeing the City Lord’s Residence, the news of the Crown Grandson’s arrival was naturally sent to them immediately.

Shangguan Qing was originally resting at the City Lord’s Residence, feeling weak and sickly these days. But upon hearing that his bookish younger brother had arrived, he instantly became full of energy and brought along his little brothers to show off!

By now, the sky was already bright, and the barracks were illuminated by the shimmering reflection of snow from the snowfield, thin light from the horizon, and flickering firelight from the burning charcoal.

It wasn’t exceedingly bright, but the combination was just enough to outline everyone’s clear profiles.

The two brothers met under such circumstances.

The images in Xiao Hen’s mind shattered, pausing in the midst of peeling an orange for Gu Jiao, struck speechless.

Shangguan Qing was quite satisfied with Xiao Hen’s stunned reaction; his entrance was indeed impressive, immediately overawing this younger brother!

Shangguan Qing waved his hand, signaling the ghost soldiers outside to withdraw.

The degree of pomp was complete, and now it was time for the formal meeting.

After Xuanping Marquis stripped Gu Jiao’s guise, he already dealt sincerely with her. He gave a simple greeting and then turned his gaze towards his bookish brother’s face.

"Ah, it really is something..."

He whispered softly.

He had disguised this face for years, how could he not recognize it? But seeing it in a bronze mirror or in a portrait was not as shocking as face-to-face.

"Is this really how I’ve looked all these years? Quite handsome."

It’s unclear if he’s praising himself or his brother.

While he unabashedly scrutinized Xiao Hen, Xiao Hen also began examining him seriously.

Xiao Hen’s appearance was partly inherited from Xuanping Marquis, partly from Shangguan Yun, and there was also some generational inheritance from the Xuanyuan Family.

Meanwhile, Shangguan Qing resembled his father and mother equally, especially his eyebrows and the beauty mark on his forehead, perfectly inherited from Princess Xinyang.

Xiao Hen was raised single-handedly by Princess Xinyang, and their habits and small expressions were consistent, resulting in a somewhat mother-son resemblance.

But that was when they hadn’t met Shangguan Qing.

As the brothers gazed at each other, Gu Jiao was also observing the two. After all, they were born to the same father; no matter how contrasting their aura was, their facial features had some similarities.

Recently, some old generals at the court mentioned that the Ghost King from Ghost Mountain somewhat resembled the Crown Grandson.

However, with countless similar people in the world, a resemblance was just that; no one suspected anything further.

"Are you Xiao Hen?"

Shangguan Qing initiated the conversation as the elder brother, carrying a rifle and speaking very boastfully, "Do you know who I am?"

Gu Jiao glanced at him.

Daring to be fierce with my husband, aren’t you asking for a sack to be served?

Gu Jiao looked at Xiao Hen: "Can I hit him?"

Xiao Hen: "..."

Xiao Hen pulled Gu Jiao’s hand and placed the peeled orange in her palm, gently saying, "I’ll go out and say a few words to the Ghost King Hall."

This means he can’t be hit.

Gu Jiao rued, "Oh."

Xiao Hen smiled at the arrogant Shangguan Qing: "Ghost King Hall, please step outside."

"You think you can tell me where to go? Insolent!" Shangguan Qing fully displayed the airs of an elder, "Follow me out!"

Xiao Hen suppressed the corners of his smile, obediently following Shangguan Qing out of the barracks.

They arrived at an empty training ground, Shangguan Qing carrying a large gun, imposing but not extraordinarily strong. He stopped, ferociously glaring at Xiao Hen, intending to showcase his elder brother’s prowess!

Xiao Hen gently spoke, "Brother."

With just a "brother", all the impending display of prowess by Shangguan Qing was instantly choked in his throat!

Shangguan Qing widened his eyes, disbelief mixed with some embarrassment; altogether, it was a very complex emotion!

"You, what did you just call me?" He sternly asked with a glare.

Xiao Hen innocently replied, "Brother, aren’t you my brother?"

Ah, how could this kid have such an expression?

Like an innocent little deer, how can anyone bully him?

And you call me brother so quickly, I haven’t even started intimidating yet!

Shangguan Qing cleared his throat, striving to maintain his domineering persona: "I, I am indeed your brother! But how did you recognize me?"

Xiao Hen slightly smiled, showing a hint of guileless obedience: "Probably, it’s the telepathy between brothers."

It’s because you look so much like our parents; who would believe you aren’t their own?

And your dramatic aura is just like father.

No matter what Xiao Hen thought inwardly, he appeared utterly gentle and cooperative.

On the way here, Shangguan Qing had envisioned countless possibilities for meeting his brother, who was a bookworm. There are also many such bookworms in the court.

They carry themselves with high self-esteem, reeking of pedantry, and disdain those lacking scholarly knowledge, considering even military generals as mere boorish fellows.

Such as him, without literary or martial accomplishments, was never considered by these pedantic scholars.

He was privately ridiculed by many.

Because he wouldn’t live long, no one caused a stir at the court. Otherwise, the memorials impeaching his Crown Grandson status would surround Yan Country!

Shangguan Qing laughed heartily three times! 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

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