Wen Nongnong was somewhat incredulous. This wound wasn't even a wound, just a scratch. How could it be as serious as he described?
She was about to reach out to touch it when Gu Linchao grabbed her hand. "It's been treated with medicine, don't touch it."
Wen Nong Nong looked up and said, "You scared me, didn't you? The wound is so shallow, and I'm so young, I can heal quickly."
Gu Linchao's gaze fell on her fair wrist, which he was holding. He paused, then released her hand, put it behind his back, and looked away, saying, "I'm not trying to scare you, but it might make the wound heal poorly."
"Oh." Wen Nongnong shrugged. She wasn't too concerned about the wound; it would heal on its own anyway.
Seeing that she was standing there and showed no sign of leaving, Gu Linchao thought for a moment and asked, "Are you thirsty? Would you like a cup of tea?"
Wen Nongnong paused for a moment, then subconsciously licked her lips. "Alright, Your Highness, please pour me a cup." She hadn't noticed before, but now that he mentioned it, she realized she was indeed thirsty and changed her mind, saying, "I want water, not tea."
Gu Linchao's Adam's apple bobbed, but he didn't say anything. He went and poured her a glass of water.
Wen Nongnong took it and gulped it down in one go.
"Thank you, Your Highness. I'll take my leave now." Wen Nong Nong placed the empty cup on the table, said this to Gu Linchao, and then prepared to leave.
"You..." Gu Linchao uttered a single word before stopping.
"Is there anything else, Your Highness?" Wen Nongnong stopped and turned around to look at him with a puzzled expression.
"It's nothing." Gu Linchao's dark eyes closed slightly, his voice cold and clear.
"Oh." Wen Nongnong was about to leave when she remembered something and reminded him, "Remember to drink the ginseng soup later, and be sure to drink it while it's hot."
Gu Linchao thought for a moment, sighed, and advised, "I understand your intentions, but please don't cook it again. I don't really like the taste."
Upon hearing this, Wen Nongnong's shoulders slumped. "Did the ginseng soup I cooked not suit Your Highness's taste?"
Seeing her like this, Gu Linchao subconsciously said against his will, "That's not true. What you cooked is certainly delicious, but I don't really like the taste of ginseng..."
Upon hearing this, Wen Nongnong's face immediately brightened. Thinking she understood his meaning, she said considerately, "Your Majesty, I understand. Next time, I'll put in less ginseng, and I guarantee you won't be able to taste the ginseng."
Upon hearing this, Gu Linchao didn't know what to say. Not wanting to dampen her enthusiasm too much, he thought for a moment, then nodded gravely, "Okay." Fine, let her cook if she wants, as long as she's happy!
At most, he'll eat a few more candied fruits after he finishes drinking them.
Seeing his solemn expression, Wen Nongnong said with amusement, "Why does Your Highness look like that? It's as if you're facing some major decision that's hard to make."
"No, that's not true. You can go back now. I'm going to my study." Gu Linchao said, then, remembering something, handed her the porcelain bottle on the table. "This medicine was specially prepared for me by the army doctor when I was at the border. It has a remarkable effect on wound healing. You can take it."
Wen Nongnong paused for a moment, then asked, "Did Your Highness get injured often before?" After saying that, she realized she had asked a silly question. Swords and spears have no eyes on the battlefield, and even if Gu Linchao was powerful, he would get injured sometimes.
"It's alright," Gu Linchao said calmly.
"Oh, then I'll head back." Wen Nongnong said, and then left the West Garden.
Gu Linchao stood there for a moment before going to the study.
Wang Houde had already returned. Seeing him come in, he said, "Master, I've brought the chicken soup. Please drink it while it's hot." As he spoke, he diligently took the ginseng soup out of the food box and placed it in front of him.
Looking at the ginseng soup in the bowl, Gu Linchao frowned.
He had just asked Wang Houde to bring the soup here in front of Wen Nong Nong, intending for Wang Houde to drink it for him. However, thinking of the girl's eagerness in the West Garden, he couldn't bear to refuse her kindness.
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