She couldn't resist leaning in and giving his blood-red lips a light peck.
Gu Linchao's heart fluttered, and he opened his eyes, his gaze falling on her luscious, fiery lips.
Wen Nongnong seemed oblivious to his odd behavior, reached out and patted his shoulder, saying with a smile, "It's getting late, Your Highness, you should go to sleep."
Gu Linchao: "..."
"I'm sleepy, I'm going to sleep now." Wen Nongnong yawned, stepped out of his arms, moved to the inside of the bed, pulled the blanket over herself, and finally closed her eyes peacefully.
Gu Linchao rubbed his temples.
He always felt that this girl was deliberately trying to provoke him.
Soon, the sound of the girl's soft breathing could be heard from inside the bed curtains; she was clearly fast asleep.
Seeing this, Gu Linchao gave a wry smile.
The girl was sleeping soundly, while he... couldn't fall asleep.
He rested one hand behind his head, his mind a jumble of thoughts.
The next day.
After learning from Physician Lin that Wen Nongnong had injured her foot in a horse-riding accident, the Empress Dowager immediately sent Granny Zeng out of the palace to visit her, bringing her many nourishing tonics.
She was puzzled that Gu Heng had sent Hao Fulu out of the palace to see her, bringing her a lot of tonics.
When did Gu Heng become so good?
She felt that something was wrong.
"Please thank His Majesty for me, Steward Hao," she said politely to Hao Fulu, suppressing her doubts.
Hao Fulu respectfully replied, "I will certainly convey Your Highness's words. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave."
"Alright. Green Beauty, see Steward Hao off for me," Wen Nongnong instructed.
Lü Qiao immediately saw Hao Fulu out.
The Imperial Palace, the Imperial Garden.
After Gu Heng finished dealing with official business, Wen Ruyi came to find him, so he accompanied her for a walk in the Imperial Garden.
As he passed a flowerbed, he saw the Empress Dowager holding Zeng Mama's hand, also taking a walk.
Amidst the swaying shadows of the trees, the two elderly people were so focused on their footing that they did not notice the two people.
Gu Heng was about to speak when he heard the Empress Dowager say worriedly, "...You just saw Nong Nong. How is she? Is she alright?"
Granny Zeng smiled and said, "The Princess Consort looks quite well, but her foot is injured, and she has had some difficulty moving around these past few days. When I went to the Prince's residence, I specifically inquired about it. Last night, the Prince stayed at Chenxiang Courtyard and personally took care of the Consort. In my opinion, the young couple has a very good relationship, so you don't need to worry too much."
The Empress Dowager sighed, "I'm afraid that Chao'er is doing this on purpose for others."
Granny Zeng comforted him, "The prince wouldn't do such a thing. This old servant thinks the two of them are still very close."
The Empress Dowager said, "If it's really that good, why haven't you consummated the marriage yet? I'm getting anxious."
"These things can't be rushed. The Prince has always been decisive and responsible. Perhaps he wants to get to know the Princess better first, so that it will be more natural for them to be together then," Granny Zeng analyzed.
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager nodded, "What you say makes sense, but I think that Chao'er is mostly shy in that kind of thing and needs someone to give him a push."
Granny Zeng asked, "So what do you want to do?"
"Clean up the side hall and arrange it properly. In a couple of days, once Nong Nong's foot injury has healed, bring her into the palace and let the couple consummate their marriage there. I refuse to believe that Chao'er can escape consummating his marriage with Nong Nong under my very nose," the Empress Dowager instructed.
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