Upon hearing this, Guo Huai felt a little heavy-hearted and could only kowtow, saying, "This old minister thanks Your Majesty."
"Go down." Gu Heng had no intention of dealing with him any longer and said in a deep voice.
"This old minister takes his leave." Guo Huai withdrew.
As soon as he left, Gu Heng slammed the inkstone on the imperial desk down.
"Bang!"
Hao Fulu was startled and quickly knelt down, saying, "Your Majesty, please calm down."
Gu Heng was furious and stormed around the study before gradually calming down, but his eyes were still full of malice.
Gu Linchao!
He narrowed his eyes.
Hao Fulu knelt on the ground, a growing unease creeping into his heart.
Having served the emperor for a long time, he naturally knew some of his thoughts. Today, the emperor probably resented the regent even more.
...
The following day, at the Regent's Palace.
After Wen Nongnong finished washing and dressing, thinking that Gu Linchao should be back soon, she had Lü Qiao carry the food box and went directly to the study.
Gu Linchao had just returned and sat down when he saw Wen Nongnong come in carrying a food box.
"Good morning, Your Highness." Wen Nongnong greeted him cheerfully. "I thought Your Highness should be back by now, so I had the kitchen prepare some breakfast. I would like to have breakfast with Your Highness."
Gu Linchao was momentarily stunned when he saw her.
He recalled what Wang Houde had said to him after he returned from the military camp the day before.
Does she really miss him that much?
While he was still in a daze, the girl's hand suddenly touched his arm.
"What is Your Highness thinking about? Come and have your breakfast quickly, or it will get cold."
Gu Linchao raised his eyes and stared at her intently.
Wen Nongnong was taken aback, raised her hand to touch her face, and asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Why is Your Highness looking at me like that?" She paused, then looked down at her attire, "Is there something wrong with my clothes?"
Upon hearing this, a smile flashed in Gu Linchao's slightly closed eyes. He shook his head and said, "It's nothing." He then stood up, hesitated for a moment, and suddenly took her hand in return, leading her to the round table.
Wen Nongnong was stunned.
She looked down at his hand as he reached out to grasp hers, quite surprised.
Gu Linchao actually took her hand first; this was truly unprecedented.
However, his hands were dry and broad, and it felt very comfortable to hold his hand.
Wen Nongnong got a little carried away.
After finishing her meal, Wen Nongnong asked, "Is Your Highness going to the Ministry of War later?"
Gu Linchao nodded, "Mm."
Wen Nong Nong looked at him intently with her captivating eyes, "Then, Your Highness, could you take me with you?"
"You're going?" Gu Linchao was somewhat surprised, then, as if remembering something, asked, "Is it for Tingyun?"
“Yes, I heard my second brother mention it last time. He signed up for the martial arts competition, and I want to go and cheer him on.” Wen Nongnong’s face was serious.
Gu Linchao swallowed his refusal and nodded, "Okay."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Wen Nongnong thanked him happily, then looked at her clothes and said uncertainly, "Does this outfit suit me? Should I change into men's clothing?"
Gu Linchao, remembering what happened yesterday, quickly stopped him, "No need, this is fine."
Wen Nong Nong looked at him with some confusion.
I felt his tone was somewhat urgent.
"Since Your Highness says it's no problem, then I won't bother to go and change it again."
Gu Linchao breathed a sigh of relief and stood up, saying, "Let's go."
“Okay.” Wen Nongnong quickly followed in his footsteps.
Gu Linchao heard her running behind him with small, quick steps, and couldn't help but slow down until she caught up.
He originally intended to have horses prepared, but considering that she was also going, he changed to a carriage and had some refreshments prepared.
Upon arriving at the Ministry of War, the officials who were to participate in the assessment had already arrived, and all the candidates for the examination were also present, waiting outside the venue.
Upon seeing Gu Linchao arrive, the officials and the contestants immediately stepped forward to pay their respects.
The officials were no longer so surprised to see Wen Nongnong here again, but the young contestants were a different story.
Upon seeing such a stunningly beautiful woman in this martial arts arena filled with men, they were immediately captivated.
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