Gu Linchao was about to leave when he saw her shaking her head and sighing, her gaze towards him carrying a hint of pity...
mercy?
The word flashed through his mind, and he frowned somewhat absurdly.
What is this woman up to now?
Wen Nongnong lifted her foot, about to leave, but saw him staring at her with unfriendly eyes. She was taken aback and asked, "Is there something you need, Your Highness?"
Gu Linchao's gaze fell on her bewildered face. After a moment, he said calmly, "It's nothing." With that, he left.
Wen Nongnong glanced at his back with some confusion, then shrugged and led Lü Qiao back to Chenxiang Courtyard.
The next day.
In the busiest teahouse in the capital.
Have you heard?
"What?"
"I heard the Regent is exhausted and has no strength." The speaker let out a strange laugh.
Everyone present had been immersed in the world of pleasure, so they immediately understood the meaning behind the man's words.
The atmosphere fell silent for a moment, and someone couldn't help but ask, "Who told you that, kid? The Regent is both a scholar and a warrior. He fought on the battlefield since he was young, conquering the south and the north. Countless enemy soldiers have died at his hands. How could someone so brave not have strength?"
"I heard it was the Regent's wife who said it herself; they haven't consummated their marriage yet. And, although he's incredibly brave on the battlefield, in bed..." The man chuckled and didn't finish his sentence.
But everyone understood.
"Really? The Regent is actually fatigued?"
...
"puff!"
Xiao Yan, who was sitting at the next table, spat out the tea he had just drunk.
His good nephew is no good in bed?
Although those people spoke in a somewhat veiled way, how could Xiao Yan not understand?
Tired and lacking energy, that's what it means...
He stared in disbelief for a moment, then came to his senses, a smile playing on his lips, a hint of amusement in his expression. He said something to his companion, then quickly left the teahouse and headed straight for the Regent's Palace.
...
Gu Linchao went to the military camp today, but when he returned, he saw Xiao Yan sitting there drinking tea in a very casual manner.
"What are you doing here?" He glanced at him indifferently.
"What you're saying is really hurtful. Can't an uncle even come to see his nephew?" Xiao Yan said this, but there was no sad expression on his face. Instead, he looked him up and down as if he were watching a show.
Gu Linchao could naturally see the mocking look in his eyes.
He paused for a moment before saying, "Then do as you please." After saying that, he went straight to the study.
Upon seeing this, Xiao Yan quickly put down his teacup and followed.
"nephew……"
Gu Linchao looked at him with icy eyes.
Xiao Yan quickly changed his tune, "Hengzhi, actually I came here today just to confirm something."
"What is it?" Gu Linchao's voice was cold.
To be honest, Xiao Yan was still somewhat afraid of his nephew. Although he liked to take advantage of him verbally, he didn't dare to go too far.
But the commotion he heard today made him itchy and eager to find out the truth. So, risking being killed by his nephew, he said in a very fast voice, "I heard that you and the princess have not yet consummated your marriage?"
Gu Linchao was taken aback, his brows furrowing. "You talk too much."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan exclaimed in surprise, "It's actually true! Sigh, Gu Hengzhi, with such a beautiful wife, how can you not touch her? Are you even a man, or is there some unspeakable reason you have?"
"Xiao Yan, if you're tired of living, I can give you a quick death right now." Gu Linchao's handsome face was filled with coldness.
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