But the tree wasn't very dense, and sunlight filtered through the sparse leaves, falling on Wen Nong Nong, making her originally rosy face flushed red.
Seeing this, Gu Linchao's heart tightened. Her skin was so delicate, how could she withstand it?
Thinking about it, his face darkened, and he strode over.
When Wen Ruyi saw him walking towards her, the corners of her mouth curled up. She was about to step forward to greet him, but he didn't even glance at her and walked right past her.
She clenched her handkerchief in anger and couldn't help but turn around to look. She saw him walk directly in front of Wen Nong Nong and then say to the palace servant beside him, "Bring me an umbrella."
The palace maid hurried off and quickly returned with the umbrella.
Gu Linchao took the umbrella, opened it, and held it over Wen Nongnong's head.
When Wen Ruyi saw this, she felt both jealous and resentful.
Why does Wen Nong Nong receive such protection from Gu Linchao?
Besides, it's just sunbathing, why be so nervous?
Just as she was feeling jealous and resentful, Gu Heng came out.
Just as she was about to walk over, Gu Linchao suddenly turned to Gu Heng and said, "Your Majesty, women in the harem are not allowed to interfere in politics, and the Imperial Study is an important place that women in the harem are even more forbidden to enter."
Upon hearing this, Wen Ruyi's expression changed drastically.
Gu Heng was already in a gloomy mood. He glanced at Wen Nong Nong beside Gu Linchao, and then at Wen Ruyi. Suddenly, a feeling of annoyance arose in his heart. He said unhappily, "Who gave you permission to come to the Imperial Study? Get back here right now."
Upon hearing this, Wen Ruyi turned pale and swayed as if she were about to collapse.
Gu Heng actually said such harsh words to her.
She glanced at him with heartbreaking sorrow, then covered her mouth and ran away as fast as she could.
She did this intentionally to entice Gu Heng to pursue her, but after she left the Imperial Study, Gu Heng didn't come to coax her. If it weren't for the fact that the child in her belly was still useful to her, she would have wanted to just get rid of it to get revenge on Gu Heng.
The people in front of the Imperial Study were all caught off guard by her sudden run and were momentarily stunned.
Who would have thought that Wen Ruyi, who was pregnant, would still dare to run around?
It was Granny Zeng who reacted first and hurriedly instructed the palace servants beside her, "Quickly, Consort Liu is pregnant. If she runs around like this, something bad might happen. Everyone hurry up and follow her to protect her."
The palace servants swarmed after them.
Gu Heng's face darkened.
Doesn't Wen Ruyi know she's pregnant? Yet she's still acting so recklessly.
Granny Zeng sighed, "This Consort Liu... I hope nothing bad happens to her."
Gu Heng thought of the child in Wen Ruyi's belly, after all, it was his first child. Hearing this, he felt a little worried. But as the emperor of a country, he could only reprimand a concubine. Was he not allowed to do so? How dare she throw a tantrum?
It seems he's been too good to her, which has made her so ungrateful.
Wen Ruyi had no idea that her arrogance would cause her trouble.
Gu Linchao didn't stay any longer. After telling Granny Zeng, he left the palace with Wen Nongnong.
Soon, the palace servants brought Wen Ruyi back.
Seeing Gu Heng standing there, Wen Ruyi thought that Gu Heng still cared about her. Just as she was about to put on an act, she suddenly heard Gu Heng say, "As a concubine, Consort Liu is pregnant with the imperial heir, yet she is not at all concerned and instead acts recklessly. To prevent any mishap to the imperial heir, from today onwards, Consort Liu is not allowed to go anywhere except to rest in her own palace. You all must take good care of her and not let her step out of the palace without my permission."
Wen Ruyi was struck dumb, staring at him in disbelief.
Gu Heng didn't even glance at her again, and turned to enter the imperial study.
The palace servants dared not neglect their duties and quickly helped Wen Ruyi back to the palace, where she was placed under guard from then on, never allowing her to step out of the palace gates.
Wen Nongnong was completely unaware of what was happening here.
After getting into the carriage, she proudly opened the box that Granny Zeng had given her and showed it to Gu Linchao, saying, "Your Highness, look, so many luminous pearls, they were all given to me by my mother."
Seeing her happy expression, Gu Linchao's lips curled up slightly. Sure enough, there were about ten luminous pearls in the box. He said gently, "Then keep them. Besides you, she has no one else to give them to."
Wen Nong Nong disagreed with him, shaking her head and saying, "That's not how it is. The Empress Dowager gave me the gift entirely because of you. Because she dotes on you, she extends that affection to me and treats me differently."
She paused, looked at the man's handsome face, blinked, and suddenly said, "This time she gave me ten luminous pearls in one go. She must be rewarding me with these luminous pearls because I served the prince well last night."
As she spoke, she couldn't help but sigh, never expecting to gain so many benefits from sleeping with Gu Linchao for just one night.
The Empress Dowager has really gone all out this time. Even Gu Linchao couldn't produce so many luminous pearls all at once, which shows that the Empress Dowager has many treasures in her possession.
Unexpectedly hearing her mention what happened last night, Gu Linchao's handsome face flushed slightly, but seeing the girl's smug look, he couldn't help but ask, "Did you serve me well?"
Wen Nong Nong blinked and asked in return, "Did I serve you poorly?"
Gu Linchao paused, recalling last night. She had been crying and screaming in pain, and honestly, he hadn't experienced any pleasure. How dare this girl say she served him well? Who was serving whom here?
Seeing the man's nonchalant expression, Wen Nongnong frowned. "You're not going to pull up your pants and then deny everything, are you?"
Gu Linchao: "..."
After a long pause, he frowned and scolded, "Wen Nongnong, how could you say such rude things?"
Wen Nongnong pouted, "See? You're already scolding me. Mother even gave me a gift, but you didn't say anything and even yelled at me. I'm so unworthy." As she spoke, she sobbed softly, looking like she was about to cry.
Gu Linchao: "..."
He raised a hand to rub his temples, then simply pulled her into his lap and sat her down. "What do you want?"
Wen Nongnong didn't actually want him to give her a gift; she was just doing it on purpose. But when he asked, she thought about it seriously for a moment and then said, "I want to eat roast goose, from Qingfeng Pavilion."
Gu Linchao frowned, but still agreed, "Alright, it's already noon, let's go now." After saying that, he was about to instruct Si Yi, who was driving the carriage outside, to go to Qingfeng Pavilion, but she grabbed his sleeve and changed her mind.
"Never mind, my legs are sore, I don't want to go anywhere, let's go back to the manor." Actually, she suddenly remembered the edict left by the Empress Dowager to the late emperor, and she was afraid of losing it, so she wanted to take it back and keep it safe.
Upon hearing this, Gu Linchao felt a little guilty and said in a low voice, "I'll give you a massage tonight."
Wen Nongnong pouted, "Why do we have to wait until tonight? Can't we do it now?"
Seeing this, Gu Linchao's throat tightened. "Don't make a scene in broad daylight."
Wen Nongnong retorted, unconvinced, "Where did I cause trouble?"
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