"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."
The palace servants in Zhaoning Palace were all beaming with smiles. With the Third Prince back safely, Zhaoning Palace could once again be filled with laughter and joy.
Only Gu Qingyao stood in the corner watching Jiang Yu and Gu Qingyan talk, and then silently returned to her room to pack her things.
Why didn't the princess say goodbye to the empress before leaving?
Even Granny Qian couldn't help but speak up; she truly felt sorry for Gu Qingyao now.
“Granny, I have done many wrong things before. I am already very grateful that the Empress Dowager has allowed me to stay in Zhaoning Palace for this long.”
Gu Qingyao turned her head to look at it with envy, "My mother treated me better than she treats my third brother now, but I didn't know how to cherish it."
Upon hearing this, Granny Qian said no more and stepped forward to help Gu Qingyao pack her things. "Now that my third brother is back, I should go back to the Dragon and Phoenix Palace to take care of my second brother."
Gu Qingyao left silently, and when Jiang Yu found out, she simply instructed Wan Ji to help Gu Qingyao pack her things.
"During my absence, has my elder sister been keeping Mother company?"
Back by Jiang Yu's side, Gu Qingyan finally let down his guard. Faced with a table full of food, Gu Qingyan's appetite was greatly stimulated.
“Yes.” Jiang Yu kept putting food on Gu Qingyan’s plate. “Tell me about you, did your father say anything when you went to the Hall of Supreme Harmony?”
"Father didn't say anything, he just told me to come back and see you." Gu Qingyan lowered his head to eat, concealing the gloom in his eyes. After what happened in Heng County, he could see that his father did not want him to take the lead.
"I even recommended the soldiers for commendation!"
Watching Gu Qingyan eat heartily, Jiang Yu's eyes were full of smiles.
After the meal, Gu Qingyan was urged by Jiang Yu to go back to his room for a rest. "Qin Wei, what has happened in the palace recently?"
During the meal, Qin Wei had already figured out everything. When Gu Qingyan asked him a question, he immediately reported everything.
Meanwhile, Gu Heng went to Jinwu Palace.
"The Third Prince is returning to the capital today. Your Majesty should go to Zhaoning Palace to keep the Empress company."
Consort Yi, supporting her pregnant belly, radiated maternal glow.
"This place is the most peaceful. I like coming here." Gu Heng put his arm around Consort Yi. Because of her pregnancy, Consort Yi had become much fuller, and Gu Heng's hands soon began to wander around.
"Your Majesty... I'm carrying a child..."
Consort Yi blushed, and the surrounding palace servants tactfully withdrew, leaving space for Gu Heng and Consort Yi.
"The imperial physician said it's okay after three months." Gu Heng carefully placed Consort Yi on the bed, then leaned over her. "Don't worry, I'll be gentle."
A short while later, strange noises were heard from inside the bed curtains.
In the midst of their passionate lovemaking, Consort Yi heard Gu Heng whisper in her ear, "Give me a prince."
"What did the Emperor say?"
"I said... you must give me a prince."
......
The next day, Gu Qingyan went to the Imperial Study as usual and told Master Meng about what he had seen and heard in Heng County.
"Second Brother."
On the way back to Zhaoning Palace, Gu Qingyan encountered Gu Qingfeng, who was sitting in a wheelchair.
"It's good that you're back safe and sound." Now that he knows his true identity, Gu Qingfeng no longer has the confidence and superiority he once had when he sees Gu Qingyan.
"What Second Brother said is exactly the same as Mother's words." Gu Qingyan bowed to Gu Qingfeng. "Thank you for taking care of Mother for me recently, Second Brother."
Qin Wei had told him about Gu Qingfeng and Gu Qingyao's actions, and he was very grateful.
"No need to be polite." Gu Qingfeng gave a slight smile. "It's what I should do."
Gu Qingyan slowly squatted down on the ground, looking at Gu Qingfeng at eye level. This action almost made Gu Qingfeng lose his composure, and his eyes welled up with tears. In all this time, only Gu Qingyan would squat down and talk to him.
"Second brother, don't give up on yourself. I will find you the best doctor in the future, and he will surely be able to cure your leg."
Gu Qingfeng suddenly smiled, "Okay."
He seemed to understand why his mother treated Gu Qingyan like a precious treasure.
Zhaoning Palace.
After Gu Qingyan returned, Jiang Yu's mood obviously improved, and Wanji also breathed a sigh of relief. Although the Empress did not inquire about the child's condition every day, the worry between her brows made him feel suffocated.
He searched for all the eligible children in Beijing, but he couldn't find any trace of that child.
Under the sunlight, Jiang Yu sewed marigolds onto Gu Qingyan's sleeves, while Gu Qingyan sat beside her, recounting the events that had happened to him in Heng County.
“By the way, I remember you mentioned a Mr. Huo in your letter.” Jiang Yu casually mentioned it, but Gu Qingyan’s eyes immediately drooped. “You even secretly told your uncle that Mr. Huo saved you, and you didn’t tell me.”
"Did your uncle tell you?" Gu Qingyan rested his head on his hands. "I was afraid that Mother would worry."
“Mr. Huo is a very good person, and I like him very much.” Gu Qingyan felt inexplicably sad when Gu Lin was mentioned. “But he left without saying goodbye, and I don’t know where he went.”
"Leaving without saying goodbye?" Jiang Yu was somewhat surprised. "Perhaps Mr. Huo has other things to do."
"Mother, Mr. Huo taught me many things, and he even cooked longevity noodles for me on my birthday." Gu Qingyan recalled the scene at the time, "He said that after eating the longevity noodles, I would be free from illness and disaster for the whole year."
"hiss--"
The embroidery needle pricked Jiang Yu's finger, and she couldn't help but cry out in pain.
"What did he say?"
Gu Qingyan quickly got up and took away the embroidery needle, but Jiang Yu stared intently at him, "Ayan, what did you say when Mr. Huo cooked longevity noodles for you?"
"Mr. Huo said that after eating longevity noodles, one will be free from illness and disaster throughout the year."
Jiang Yu was stunned, letting Gu Qingyan examine her injured finger.
"Ayu, your mother specially cooked longevity noodles for you. After eating the longevity noodles, you will be free from illness and disaster all year round."
From childhood to adulthood, every time she celebrated her birthday, her father and mother would watch her eat longevity noodles and say the same thing.
Perhaps... it's just a coincidence...
"What else did Mr. Huo say?"
Jiang Yu was eager to know more about this Mr. Huo, and she couldn't even explain why she was so eager.
“By the way, when I was attacked, my right arm was injured, but I discovered something strange.” Gu Qingyan deliberately lowered his voice, “My wound seems to heal faster than that of ordinary people.”
“After Mr. Huo found out, he told the child to keep it a secret. During that time, he personally applied the medicine to the child. He said that if this matter were to be leaked, the child’s life would be in danger.”
boom--
Jiang Yu's mind went blank, and she was completely unable to think of anything.
She kept replaying Gu Qingyan's words in her mind: "My child's wounds seem to heal faster than those of ordinary people."
After a long while, Jiang Yu's trembling hands slowly touched Gu Qingyan's face.
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