“But it’s still unclear whether there are any assassins from Bei Di lurking outside, and there could be danger at any time,” Gu Linchao said firmly. “You can walk around in the mansion, but you can’t leave the mansion.”
Wen Nongnong pouted, walked up to him, and said disapprovingly, "You're being too cautious. Besides, even if they were, I'm not their target. What danger could I possibly be in?"
Gu Linchao looked at the girl standing in front of him, who was only up to his chest. He shifted his feet but did not back down. However, he looked away and reminded her, "But you killed one of their assassins and saved Princess Atuo, ruining their plans. Do you think they will hold a grudge against you and seek revenge?"
Upon hearing this, Wen Nongnong's eyes widened in shock. "No way?"
Gu Linchao chuckled. This girl is really easily frightened. Where did her bravery in killing the assassins yesterday go?
Seeing the girl's pale face, he twitched his fingers, as if he wanted to touch her head to comfort her, but ultimately gave up.
"Don't worry, as long as you stay in the palace, even the boldest assassins won't dare to sneak in," he reassured gently.
Wen Nongnong was still somewhat frightened.
She comes from a peaceful era and has never experienced bloodshed and death. Yesterday, she stabbed someone to death with her own hands, which terrified her so much that she fainted. Now she is being told that she may be sought after and retaliated against by the Northern Di assassins at any time in the future. How can she have fun then?
"Your Highness, please teach me the art of lightness." After much agonizing thought, she decided that she still needed to improve her martial arts skills. Otherwise, with her rudimentary skills, she might be fine once, but if assassins came a few more times, she would be doomed.
Thinking it over, she subconsciously grabbed his arm, shook it gently, and pleaded softly, "Your Highness, please teach me."
She knew that Gu Linchao was very skilled in martial arts. If she could get some guidance from him, her martial arts would definitely improve by leaps and bounds, and she wouldn't be as panicked as she was yesterday if she were attacked again.
At the very least, if she mastered light-body skills, even if she couldn't defeat the assassin, she could still escape.
The more I think about it, the better I feel this is.
"Is it alright, Your Highness?" She shook his arm again and added, "I'm very smart and I learn things very quickly. You don't need to take time out of your day to teach me. Just give me a pointer whenever you have a spare moment."
Gu Linchao was in a state of confusion. His dark eyes stared blankly at her. When he heard what she said next, his face, which had been tense, finally broke into a slight smile.
"The princess's ability to boast is truly..."
"Really what?" Wen Nong Nong blinked her beautiful peach blossom eyes and stared at him intently.
Gu Linchao turned his gaze away, his fingers inside his sleeve loosening and then clenching again.
This woman...
After a long silence, he pursed his thin lips and nodded in agreement, "Okay."
"Oh, Your Highness, you are so kind," Wen Nongnong said excitedly.
Gu Linchao brushed her hand away, not daring to linger any longer, and quickly left.
After he left, Wen Nongnong demonstrated her martial arts moves in the courtyard.
Having been here for so long, she had neglected her exercise, and after only a short while of practicing, she was already covered in sweat.
Therefore, people should not indulge in pleasure.
Wen Nongnong sighed.
She decided that starting tomorrow, she would get up earlier to exercise and make sure to practice the kung fu she had learned diligently.
Lüqiao brought her a cloth to wipe her sweat and then brought her tea.
"By the way, Green Beauty, how did I get back yesterday?"
Speaking of this, Lü Qiao said excitedly, "Miss, you fainted yesterday and were carried back by the Prince himself."
"Your Highness carried me back?" Wen Nongnong paused in her tea-drinking, a look of surprise flashing in her peach-blossom eyes.
She knew that Gu Linchao had caught her before she fainted, but how could it be that Gu Linchao carried her back?!
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