"Father-in-law, Tingyun."
The two immediately bowed and greeted him, "Regent."
“We’re all family, no need for formalities,” Gu Linchao said gently.
Wen Shiqing nodded and asked, "Nongnong has been at Huangming Temple for many days now. I wonder when she will return?"
“She returned yesterday,” Gu Linchao said.
Wen Tingyun asked with a smile, "Your Highness did not attend court yesterday, did you go to fetch Nongnong?"
Before Gu Linchao could reply, Xiao Yan came over from the side and said with a grin, "Isn't that right? The day before yesterday, he rushed to Huangming Temple as soon as court was over, and he didn't even attend court yesterday. Your Wen family's son-in-law is truly remarkable, without a single flaw."
Gu Linchao's temple throbbed, and he glanced at him. "If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute."
"Hengzhi, you're being unreasonable. I was just trying to put in a good word for you." Xiao Yan was quite dissatisfied. He then hooked his arm around Wen Shiqing's shoulder and walked towards the Imperial Council Hall, sighing, "Forget it, no matter what, I'm still an elder. I won't argue with a junior like him. Old Wen, how about we go to Qingfeng Pavilion for a drink at noon today?"
Wen Shiqing was both amused and exasperated by his overly familiar behavior. "Sorry, I'm busy."
"It's alright, I can go to your residence."
Wen Shiqing: "..."
Gu Linchao and Wen Tingyun, following behind the two, were speechless.
Looking up, Gu Heng's gaze fell on Gu Linchao. Seeing that he was in high spirits and showed no signs of fatigue, he couldn't help but feel a little suspicious.
Could it be that the Imperial Uncle did not consummate his marriage with Wen Nong Nong last night?
If they had consummated their marriage, how could he still maintain his current mental state?
After all, a woman like Wen Nongnong, delicate and charming, must be even more irresistible in bed...
Thinking about this made him feel a little uneasy.
He knew he shouldn't be thinking about these things, but yesterday, when he thought about the two of them consummating their marriage in the palace, he subconsciously sent Hao Fulu over to try and get his uncle away. However, this time, his uncle couldn't even sway him with matters of state.
He thought the two of them had already gotten married last night.
But looking at his uncle's expression now, he felt that things might not be so simple.
Perhaps the two haven't consummated their marriage yet.
Gu Heng felt a sense of relief after thinking about it.
Jingci Palace.
When Wen Nong Nong woke up, Gu Lin Chao was no longer by her side.
She sat up, still wrapped in the blanket, momentarily dazed. If it weren't for the discomfort and soreness in her body, reminding her that the passionate encounter of the previous night was real, she would have thought she had just had a wet dream.
She pulled back the blanket, expecting to see herself completely naked, but to her surprise, she was dressed neatly in a top and trousers.
She paused for a moment, then quickly thought of Gu Linchao.
He must have dressed himself, and his body wasn't sticky at all, so he must have cleaned himself up first.
Thinking of this, the slight disappointment in her heart disappeared, replaced by a feeling of happiness. Because of Gu Linchao's thoughtfulness, even though last night's experience was somewhat unsatisfactory, it was understandable. After all, Gu Linchao was inexperienced, and his... well, you know... was truly amazing. But thinking about the next night...
She couldn't help but shudder, and her calves cramped even more.
She was somewhat frightened by Gu Linchao's actions last night...
She shook her head, banishing those thoughts, got up, changed clothes, and washed up. Just as she was getting ready, there was a knock on the door.
She went to open the door and saw that it was Granny Zeng. She greeted her with a smile, "Good morning, Granny Zeng."
Granny Zeng chuckled and joked, "It's getting late, it's almost noon."
Wen Nongnong exclaimed, "It's already noon?" She had actually slept in so late.
Granny Zeng comforted her, "Your Highness, don't be nervous, it's alright. Before the Prince went to court, he instructed that no one should disturb you. Now that you're up, go to the main hall. The Empress Dowager is waiting for you."
Upon hearing this, Wen Nongnong quickly said, "Then let's go."
Upon arriving at the main hall, they indeed saw the Empress Dowager sitting there, eagerly awaiting their arrival.
Upon seeing Wen Nongnong enter, his face immediately broke into a wide smile.
"Nongnong, come here quickly."
Wen Nong Nong stepped forward as instructed, about to bow to her, but was stopped by her.
"Good child, there are no outsiders here, no need to be so formal," the Empress Dowager said kindly. "Please sit down." Then, she turned to Granny Zeng and said, "Bring up the soup and dishes prepared for the Princess Consort quickly."
"This old servant will go right away," Zeng Mama replied and left.
The Empress Dowager looked Wen Nongnong up and down for a while, then said with a smile, "Nongnong's appearance is even more endearing."
Wen Nongnong was somewhat surprised. She raised her hand to touch her face and asked seriously, "Really?"
The Empress Dowager was amused by her earnestness and said meaningfully, "Yes. If yesterday I described you as a flower bud that had not yet bloomed, then today you are like a flower in full bloom."
Upon hearing this description, Wen Nongnong, for some reason, couldn't help but think of what happened last night, and her face flushed.
Fortunately, at that moment, Granny Zeng came in carrying the soup.
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