Snow-white pieces of paper fluttered down to the ground.
The court officials dared not even breathe loudly.
Although the regent appeared no different than usual, for some reason, everyone felt that he was truly enraged this time.
However, his anger was hidden from view and went unnoticed.
However, what caused the regent's anger?
Was it because of the Emperor's slip of the tongue, or because the Emperor wrote back to Bei Di without authorization, expressing his willingness to make peace with him?
No one knew.
Gu Linchao slowly walked down the golden steps and personally helped Wen Shiqing, who was still kneeling on the ground, to his feet.
Xiao Yan stared expectantly, thinking to himself, "I offended the emperor this time because of him, so he should come and help me."
However, he was being too optimistic. After helping Wen Shiqing up, Gu Linchao simply said "The court session is over" and walked away, acting as if he hadn't seen him at all.
Xiao Yan: "..."
The officials watched Gu Linchao walk out of the main hall before they finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Today's court meeting, though devoid of swords and spears, was rife with undercurrents that sent chills down one's spine.
This was the first time since the Emperor ascended the throne that he had disagreed with the Regent.
People felt that beneath the seemingly calm court, turbulent undercurrents were brewing, ready to erupt at any moment, and a sense of unease arose in their hearts.
Gu Heng watched Gu Linchao walk out of the main hall, his face turning ashen, his fingers gripping the armrests of the dragon throne tightly.
Seeing that Gu Heng was stunned by Gu Linchao and no longer mentioned punishing him, Xiao Yan quickly slipped away and chased after him.
Xiao Yan chased for a while before finally catching up with Gu Linchao.
"Hengzhi, wait for me."
Gu Linchao glanced at him but did not stop walking.
Xiao Yan, panting, asked, "Why are you walking in such a hurry? Did that kid upset you?"
Gu Linchao said calmly, "You talk so much, wasn't the lesson you just learned enough?"
"I said all those things for you, didn't I?" Xiao Yan glanced at him and cursed inwardly, "He's heartless."
"Just mind your own business," Gu Linchao said, unimpressed.
Xiao Yan had a toothache. "No, I was so frightened today, I need to go to your residence for a meal to calm my nerves."
“Not today.” Gu Linchao refused without hesitation.
"Why are you so stingy? It's just a meal." Xiao Yan said, then suddenly thought of something. "You left in such a hurry, could it be because of my nephew's wife? But didn't you two have a falling out yesterday?" He was very puzzled.
Gu Linchao ignored him and quickened his pace.
Xiao Yan quickly caught up, "Also, you suddenly got angry just now, was it because that brat Emperor cursed you... No, when he said that, he wasn't just cursing you, my nephew's wife was cursed too." Speaking of Xingzhi being all alone, wasn't that referring to Wen Nongnong...?
Gu Linchao pursed his lips, exuding a cold aura.
Xiao Yan rubbed his arms. He had been holding back some things for a long time, but after today's events, he couldn't hold them back any longer. He said seriously, "Hengzhi, there are many examples throughout history of people who are too powerful and whose talents are overshadowed by their masters, only to be discarded after their usefulness is over. You should think more about yourself. You used to be single and could do whatever you wanted, but now you have a family. You have to think about Nong Nong."
You've already repaid all the favors you owed in the past. You cherish those past kindnesses, but they won't care about your uncle-nephew relationship..."
"No need for further words," Gu Linchao interrupted him. "I have my own plans."
Xiao Yan sighed, "Don't find me annoying, I'm doing this for your own good."
Gu Linchao said nothing more, mounted his horse, and rode away.
Xiao Yan stood there for a while, watching him walk away, before mounting his own horse.
Some things can only be understood by the person involved; no amount of advice from others will help.
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