But what's most terrifying is that after he plotted everything and harmed Gu Linchao, he was still able to make Gu Linchao grateful to him, willing to be subservient to him, and wholeheartedly assist his son in ascending the throne. For so many years, he worked diligently to build the empire for his son.
If her guess is correct, then the Crown Prince Jiande is indeed a hypocritical and treacherous person who seeks fame and fortune, and is despicable. He not only harmed Gu Linchao, but also caused the Empress Dowager to live in self-blame every day.
Wen Nongnong was a little excited. She picked up her teacup and took a big sip to calm herself down.
Turning her head, she saw that the Empress Dowager was still immersed in grief, and she immediately softened her voice to comfort her: "Mother, don't think about the past. At least the Prince is fine now. You should take good care of yourself. I believe the Prince wouldn't want to see you so remorseful and sad."
He sighed inwardly. No wonder the Empress Dowager looked so old. She must have been living in self-blame and remorse every day for the past few years, which had worn down her health.
The Empress Dowager snapped out of her reverie, wiped the tears from her face with a handkerchief, took her hand, and said lovingly, "I shouldn't have brought this up with you, but I have my own reasons for telling you this old story today..."
She paused, her gaze falling on the girl's beautiful face, her eyes filled with a pleading look. "Chao'er has suffered so much, and later he was busy with national affairs, hardly ever getting a proper rest. On the day of our wedding, he even left you to go to the border to fight the enemy. He has really had a hard life. I hope that you, Nong Nong, can take care of him in my place."
Wen Nong Nong nodded solemnly, "Even without Mother saying it, I will treat the Prince well, because he deserves it."
"What a wonderful statement that he deserves it." The Empress Dowager was somewhat shaken, her gaze softening. "With your words, even if I were to die immediately, I would have no regrets."
"Pah, pah, pah!" Wen Nongnong quickly spat a few times, frowning as she said, "How can Mother say such discouraging things? You will be fine, you will definitely live to be a hundred years old, and the Prince and I will take good care of you."
The Empress Dowager's eyes were a little moist. Looking into the girl's sincere eyes, she realized that she had indeed not misjudged her.
This was probably the only right thing she did for Chao'er.
"Good child, your words are enough. I don't ask for anything else, I only hope that you and Chao'er can be well and have another child or two, then I will be content." The Empress Dowager said, then changed her tone and said softly, "Nongnong, you and Chao'er have been married for so long, but you haven't consummated your marriage yet. Look, why don't you consummate your marriage with Chao'er right here in the palace today?"
Wen Nongnong was taken aback when she suddenly brought this up. She paused for a moment, then blushed and lowered her head, whispering, "I will leave it to Mother's arrangement."
Her heart suddenly raced. It turned out that the Empress Dowager had brought her to the palace today for this very purpose.
Good heavens! Tonight she's going to consummate her marriage with Gu Linchao. The thought makes her feel a little embarrassed, but she's not actually opposed to it.
She knew this day would come. This morning at the inn, if Xiao Yan hadn't suddenly knocked on the door, she felt that Gu Linchao might have taken her then.
I never expected that what I couldn't accomplish this morning would be accomplished tonight.
She couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
The Empress Dowager was extremely pleased and couldn't stop smiling.
"Nongnong, don't be nervous. You and Chao'er spend so much time together and are already so familiar with each other. It's only natural that things have come to this."
What else could Wen Nongnong say? She could only nod like a chick pecking at rice, "I understand..."
The Empress Dowager paused, then suddenly asked in a low voice, "By the way, when you got married, did your mother prepare a booklet for you? Did you read it and do you know what it was about?"
Wen Nongnong didn't know whether Xu had prepared anything for the original owner; in any case, she hadn't seen it. But she couldn't say directly that she hadn't, otherwise the Empress Dowager would definitely think that Xu was not a competent mother.
"Yes, but the prince went to the border later, and I didn't pay attention to that booklet. I don't know where I threw it away."
Seeing that she looked somewhat bewildered, the Empress Dowager assumed that she hadn't taken it seriously at the time and therefore hadn't looked at it. She then said to Granny Zeng, "Find a few copies for the Princess."
"Yes." Granny Zeng left with a smile.
Wen Nongnong: "..."
The Empress Dowager's habit of throwing the booklet at the slightest disagreement was truly adorable.
The thought that she would soon be able to see the erotic paintings in the palace treasured by the Empress Dowager filled her with excitement.
She was tired of the few erotic paintings in her room and was just worried about not having anything new to look at when the Empress Dowager sent them to her.
Her face flushed with excitement, and the Empress Dowager thought she was just shy. With her own experience, she said, "Nongnong, don't be shy. You can take the initiative. Some men may seem serious on the surface, but they are actually quite lewd inside."
Wen Nongnong: "..."
She vaguely sensed something: was the late emperor someone who appeared serious on the surface but was actually a repressed pervert? Back when the Empress Dowager and the late emperor were together, was it mostly the Empress Dowager who took the initiative?
The Empress Dowager continued, "Chao'er is like the late Emperor at heart; both are conservative and easily provoked. I remember the late Emperor had very sensitive ears; I wonder if Chao'er is the same?"
Wen Nongnong felt that her thick skin was no match for the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager, this seasoned driver, makes a suggestive joke with every word she utters.
Moreover, the information contained in her next sentence was truly substantial.
Did the Empress Dowager tell her to take the initiative with Gu Linchao? Also, Gu Linchao's sensitive spot might be near his ear.
Before long, Granny Zeng returned, carrying several picture albums in her hands.
The Empress Dowager took one of the scrolls and unfolded it for Wen Nongnong to see.
Wen Nong Nong had to maintain her persona, so the moment she opened the picture album, she covered her eyes with both hands, looking shy and afraid to look.
The Empress Dowager smiled tolerantly and said, "Don't be afraid, just look at it a few more times, and it will be fine."
Wen Nong Nong then carefully moved her hands away, hesitantly looking at the picture book.
The Empress Dowager, having lived to this age, considered such matters insignificant. She openly pointed out the pictures in the book to Wen Nong Nong.
Wen Nongnong blushed deeply upon hearing this.
Is it inappropriate for a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law to discuss this kind of thing?
Although she was a little embarrassed, she had to admit that the Empress Dowager was truly experienced.
The two discussed the picture book, and before long it was evening.
When Gu Linchao came in, he saw that Wen Nongnong's face was flushed and her forehead was sweating. He thought she was sick, so he felt a pang of anxiety and hurriedly went to touch her forehead.
"Your Highness, I'm fine." Wen Nongnong saw the Empress Dowager's teasing look and quickly tugged at his sleeve, whispering.
"Then why is your face so red and hot?" Gu Linchao frowned, puzzled.
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