"Wang Houde, candied fruit," he suddenly said in a deep voice.
Wang Houde was startled, not understanding why the prince, who never liked sweets, suddenly wanted to eat candied fruit.
He was puzzled, but quickly went to get a plate.
Gu Linchao took one and put it in his mouth, and the bitterness of the ginseng finally subsided a little.
Wang Houde, unaware of the situation, chimed in, "Your Majesty, the Empress is becoming more and more considerate to you. She's even personally stewing ginseng soup for you. I doubt any of the noble ladies in the other mansions have ever enjoyed such a blessing. Those ladies are always just being jealous and envious; they would never do something like personally cooking soup. Compared to that, the Empress is truly so virtuous."
Gu Linchao's mouth was full of bitterness. Upon hearing this, he raised his eyes and glanced at him.
Although Wen Nongnong's cooking skills were terrible, her dedication was undeniable.
After thinking for a moment, he asked, "What does the Princess usually like?"
Wang Houde frowned and thought for a moment before saying, "This servant is not quite sure either. Perhaps I should ask Lü Qiao? She should know."
Gu Linchao frowned. "No need. Go and see what's in the storeroom, and send her the best stuff."
Wang Houde hurriedly agreed, "This servant will go right away."
...
No sooner had Wen Nongnong returned to Chenxiang Courtyard than Wang Houde arrived.
"Why is Eunuch Wang here?" she asked in surprise.
Wang Houde smiled at her, then piled the things in his arms onto the table. "Your Highness, this is what His Highness sent for you. Since he didn't know what you liked, His Highness had me pick out the best from the storeroom and send it to you. Your Highness, please take a look and see if you like it."
Wen Nongnong was quite happy to hear that the gift was from Gu Linchao.
It was truly worth all the effort she put into making him ginseng soup; the boy is quite sensible.
She happily went forward and rummaged through the things on the table.
Upon seeing a jade Guanyin statue, she reached out and picked it up.
"What's this?"
“Your Majesty, this is the Guanyin Bodhisattva who grants children,” Wang Houde replied.
Upon hearing this, Wen Nongnong's lips twitched slightly, and she gave him a look that was hard to describe.
Was it a coincidence that he picked it, or was it at Gu Linchao's behest?
What is the purpose of sending her a Guanyin statue that grants children?
However, considering how valuable the jade Guanyin statue looked, she decided not to complain.
She held the jade Guanyin statue in her arms like a precious treasure.
Gu Linchao is so generous!
Besides this jade Guanyin, there is also a set of headdress jewelry, the value of which is immediately apparent.
Wen Nongnong was overjoyed.
She had only given Gu Linchao a bowl of ginseng soup, but he unexpectedly reciprocated with so many valuable gifts. She decided that she would make ginseng soup for Gu Linchao every day to make him stronger. As long as he lived to be a hundred years old, he could protect her and the Wen family from disaster.
"Eunuch Wang, I really like these gifts. Please be sure to thank His Highness for me."
Wang Houde had initially worried that she would find these things tacky and dislike them, but seeing her smiling face now, he realized that he had worried too much.
The princess really likes these gifts; it seems he has good taste.
"Your Highness, rest assured, this servant will certainly convey your message," he assured her.
"Thank you for your trouble, Eunuch Wang," Wen Nongnong said with a smile.
Wang Houde left Chenxiang Courtyard with a smile.
When Gu Linchao returned to his study, he was still dealing with government affairs.
"Have all the items been delivered?" Gu Linchao asked calmly when he saw him return.
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