Xuan Qing stood up. "Alright. I'll see you off."
Gu Linchao said, "Master, please wait, there's no need..."
Master Xuanqing interrupted him, "I have a few words to give you. Come, let's talk as we walk."
Gu Linchao paused for a moment, then nodded. "Okay."
Looking at the two people walking ahead, Wen Nongnong was curious about what Xuan Qing wanted to say to Gu Linchao.
Turning around, she saw Xiao Yan walking unhurriedly and couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
Given his tendency to join in on things, it's quite unusual that he didn't go over to listen this time.
"Why does my uncle suddenly look so serious?" she teased deliberately.
Xiao Yan crossed his arms, glanced at her upon hearing this, and then said inscrutably, "Because I know what the old monk Xuanqing will say to your prince?"
"Really?" Wen Nongnong asked skeptically.
“Of course it’s true,” Xiao Yan said. Seeing that she still looked unconvinced, he couldn’t help but lower his voice and say, “You think that the old monk Xuanqing would give Hengzhi a few words for no reason? That’s entirely because I instigated him.”
He said this with a smug look on his face.
Judging from his appearance, Wen Nongnong didn't seem to be lying, so she couldn't help but wonder how a highly accomplished monk like Xuanqing could be persuaded by him.
"Then what did you say to the abbot?" she asked in a low voice.
Xiao Yan's lips moved, but considering that this was a matter of the imperial court, he really shouldn't tell her, lest she, a woman, start overthinking things.
“I can’t tell you,” he said firmly.
Seeing this, Wen Nongnong shrugged, but didn't press the issue to get to the bottom of it.
She could actually guess what it was about; it was probably related to matters of the imperial court.
After Xiao Yan finished speaking, he was still waiting for her to continue begging him, but she shut up and didn't say anything, which made him feel like he had punched a cotton ball.
As soon as they left Huangming Temple, Si Yi and Lü Qiao were already waiting for them.
A-Tuo Jianghua squatted idly to the side, poking at the ants on the ground with a twig.
Seeing Wen Nongnong come out, he quickly went to greet her.
Seeing Xiao Yan blocking her side, she shoved him rudely, "Duke Jingguo, please step aside. I have something to say to Nong Nong."
Xiao Yan: "..."
When did he become so easy to bully?
"Nongnong, are you going back now?" Atuo Jianghua asked pitifully.
Wen Nongnong nodded, "Yes, the prince came to take me back." After a pause, she suddenly raised her voice and said, "Our prince said I was too noisy and that staying here might disturb the Buddha's peace, so he took me back ahead of time."
Gu Linchao, who was talking to Xuan Qing: "..."
Xuanqing said kindly, "Benefactor Wen is a very interesting person."
Gu Linchao agreed, "Yes."
Xuanqing patted his shoulder, "Hengzhi, remember what your teacher said." He paused, then lowered his voice, "When the late emperor was alive, he specially gave you this name, and it was not by chance." He was referring to the name Linchao.
Gu Linchao pursed his lips, and after a moment, said, "The world is at peace now, and the court is stable. This is already very good."
Xuanqing understood his desire to maintain the status quo. A hint of worry crossed his brow, and he shook his head, saying, "No destruction, no construction. Sometimes, breaking the existing order is the only way to achieve something better. That's all I have to say. Think it over carefully."
"Disciple understands." Gu Linchao nodded.
Xuanqing glanced at him, sighed silently, and waved his hand, saying, "You're busy with official duties, don't delay, go back now."
"Okay." Gu Linchao replied, turning to look at Wen Nongnong.
Upon seeing this, he frowned and quickly walked over.
A-Tuo Jiang Hua was talking to Wen Nong Nong with her arms around her, but when she saw Gu Lin Chao walking quickly towards her, she was so frightened that she quickly let go of his arm and hid behind Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan: "..."
That brat, she's remembered him now.
But is it really that good?
He sneered and moved aside, exposing her.
Atuo Jianghua: "..."
Fearing that Gu Linchao would cause her trouble, she hurriedly ran into the temple, saying, "Nongnong, I'll find you when we get back."
Xiao Yan scoffed, "What an idiot."
When they came down the mountain, Gu Linchao and Xiao Yan rode horses, while Wen Nongnong, Lü Qiao, and Si Yi rode in a carriage.
Once the group was ready, they began their descent down the mountain.
As the carriage slowly drove down the mountain, Wen Nongnong opened the window and looked back. She saw Abbot Xuanqing still standing outside the temple looking in her direction, and couldn't help but wave to him.
Abbot Xuanqing is truly a highly respected monk, and more importantly, he also taught Gu Linchao martial arts.
Abbot Xuanqing saw this and even waved to her.
Wen Nongnong said happily to Gu Linchao, who was walking beside the carriage, "Your Highness, your master is so kind."
"Yes, he is indeed a very good person," Gu Linchao nodded and said affirmatively.
“He’s been standing there watching us. He’s probably really reluctant to part with you,” Wen Nongnong guessed, leaning against the window.
"Don't talk nonsense. Master has long since seen through the vanities of the mortal world and will not be entangled by worldly affairs," Gu Linchao said calmly.
Wen Nongnong pursed her lips but did not refute his words.
Just then, there was a sudden knock at the window on the other side. Wen Nongnong had no choice but to go and open the window, and sure enough, Xiao Yan was outside.
"Nongnong, you two will have plenty of opportunities to talk when you get back. The journey will be lonely, so you should keep your uncle company and talk to him," Xiao Yan said with endless resentment. He hadn't eaten yet, and he was already stuffed, having watched the young couple's public displays of affection.
He had the idea of separating the two of them, so he started chatting with Wen Nongnong about all sorts of random things.
Wen Nongnong indeed didn't have time to talk to Gu Linchao on the other side.
Gu Linchao's face was somewhat dark.
When they reached the foot of the mountain, he suddenly knocked on the window and said to Wen Nongnong, "Didn't you want to learn to ride a horse? Get down, I'll teach you."
So surprised was Wen Nongnong's eyes widened, and she thought she had misheard.
"Get down," Gu Linchao said gently.
"Okay." Wen Nongnong came to her senses and happily got out of the carriage.
Xiao Yan stared at the empty window: "..."
As soon as Si Yi stopped the carriage, Gu Linchao rode over and reached out his hand to Wen Nongnong, who was standing on the carriage shaft.
Wen Nongnong immediately handed over her hand.
Gu Linchao grasped her hand and, with a slight effort, pulled her over.
Xiao Yan saw it and yelled, covering his eyes with one hand, "In broad daylight, under the clear sky, you are truly shameless..."
Wen Nongnong's lips twitched slightly. "Can I explain it as my uncle seeing how loving my husband and I are, and you're jealous and anxious?"
Xiao Yan: "..."
He won't admit he was jealous, huh!
"Nonsense, I just can't stand your indecent behavior in broad daylight..."
Before he could even utter the word, his horse, for some unknown reason, suddenly shot off like an arrow.
"Gu Hengzhi, you've pulled this trick again! I won't forgive you!" Xiao Yan's wailing voice echoed from afar before quickly fading away.
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