"Thank you, Your Highness." Wen Nongnong curtsied to him, then turned and walked outside.
Gu Linchao stood there for a while, wanting to call out to her, but he couldn't leave at the moment, so he had to give up.
"Wang Houde, escort the princess back to the manor," he ordered in a deep voice. After thinking for a moment, he added, "If the princess wants to take a bath, let her go to the hot spring pool in the West Garden."
"Yes," Wang Houde replied, and hurriedly followed Wen Nongnong.
After returning to the Prince's Mansion, Wen Nongnong originally intended to go directly back to Chenxiang Courtyard, but Wang Houde relayed Gu Linchao's words to her.
Wen Nongnong thought of Gu Linchao's private hot spring pool and was reluctant to go, but she was so itchy that she couldn't wait for Lü Qiao and the others to prepare hot water, so she went to the West Garden instead.
This was her second time visiting Gu Linchao's hot spring pool.
Looking at the steaming pool water, she took off her clothes and went into the pool.
This time, there was no need to worry about Granny Zeng and the others; she enjoyed a relaxing soak in the hot springs.
After soaking in the hot spring, she felt much better, and the itching subsided.
...
Gu Linchao returned in the afternoon, followed by guards carrying two large boxes.
The boxes were filled with gold and silver that had been squeezed out of those officials.
Upon his return, he summoned Wang Houde and inquired about Wen Nongnong's situation.
Just as Wang Houde was about to report back, Zeng Mama arrived at the Wang residence with palace servants.
"Your Highness." Granny Zeng bowed respectfully to Gu Linchao.
Gu Linchao looked at the soup bowl the palace maid was holding and understood her intention.
He paused for a moment and said calmly, "I understand what the Empress Dowager means. You may all go back. I have my own plans."
"Yes, then this old servant will not say anything more. Your Highness, remember to drink that soup, it will be good for your health." Granny Zeng was stunned for a moment, but quickly recovered. After having the palace servants put down the soup bowl, she led the palace servants back to the palace to report.
Gu Linchao's gaze lingered on the soup bowl for a moment before shifting away. He lowered his eyes, seemingly lost in thought. After a while, he said to Wang Houde, "Tell the Princess Consort that I will be going over tonight."
Wang Houde was stunned for a moment, thinking he had misheard. When he realized what he had heard, his face lit up with joy. "Yes, this servant will go and tell Your Highness right away." Is Master planning to consummate his marriage with the Princess? What a joyous occasion! Perhaps soon the Princess will give birth to a prince or a princess. How wonderful!
Wang Houde became more and more excited as he thought about it, and soon ran away as fast as he could.
As soon as Wang Houde left, Gu Linchao's fingers clenched, and his handsome face flushed slightly.
Agarwood Courtyard.
After Wang Houde relayed Gu Linchao's words to Wen Nongnong, there was a moment of silence in the room.
"...Eunuch Wang, are you saying that His Highness is coming over tonight?" After a moment, Wen Nongnong reacted and said calmly, but actually she braced herself on the edge of the table to prevent her legs from giving way and falling to the ground.
She appeared calm on the surface, but inside she was screaming, "Damn it, Gu Linchao is coming over tonight, is that what I think he means?"
He wanted to consummate their marriage?
Can she refuse?
"Yes, Your Highness, please prepare well." Wang Houde said with a smile, interpreting the strange expression on her face as her being overjoyed.
"Okay, I understand." Wen Nongnong's voice sounded like it was being forced out from between her teeth.
Wang Houde was taken aback. Why did he hear the princess gritting her teeth?
He immediately shook his head in denial, saying it was impossible and that he must have misheard; the princess was clearly so happy.
"Then this servant will take his leave," he said with a happy expression.
"Take care, Eunuch Wang." Wen Nongnong said with a forced smile.
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