Wen Nong Nong obediently finished the brown sugar water.
It was a little too sweet, but Gu Linchao made it for her.
No matter how sweet it is, she can finish it.
Seeing that she had finished drinking, Gu Linchao took the empty bowl and put it down. Then he handed her a bowl of shredded pork porridge. "Aunt Li cooked this porridge for a long time. I think it tastes good. Even if you're not hungry, you should eat some."
"If Your Highness eats with me, I'll eat." Wen Nongnong looked at him expectantly with her beautiful eyes wide open.
Gu Linchao originally wanted to go to the study, because he had already been delayed all day and there were many official matters piled up there that he had not yet dealt with.
But looking into the girl's expectant eyes, the words of refusal that were on the tip of his tongue were swallowed back. "Mmm."
Wen Nongnong excitedly sent someone to fetch Gu Linchao's portion.
Then the couple sat facing each other and ate together.
Wen Nongnong's fever had just subsided, and she didn't really have any taste in her mouth or much of an appetite, but seeing the man sitting opposite her, she still tried her best to finish the porridge in her bowl.
After the meal, she remembered something and said with some regret, "My mother took me to the Guanyin Temple today to pray for a child, but it seems it was all in vain..."
Gu Linchao was taken aback, not expecting that she went to the Guanyin Temple for this reason.
Only after hearing her words did I understand.
So, she went to the Guanyin Temple today to pray for a child?
Although he didn't believe in those things, after hearing about her purpose, he felt a strange sensation.
She... really wants a child?
He was filled with a secret joy.
After a long pause, he collected his thoughts and asked, puzzled, "Why did you say it was a waste of money?"
"My period has started, which means I'm not pregnant," Wen Nongnong sighed.
Seeing her regretful expression, Gu Linchao moved his lips slightly.
This silly girl, she should pray to him instead of praying to Buddha.
If she wants a child, he will certainly try his best.
Besides, haven't they only been together for a few days?
She was in such a hurry to pray for a child.
"No need to rush," he suddenly said. "Try again next time."
Wen Nongnong blinked, looking at the man's usual aloof expression, and thought she had misheard.
Was that something Gu Linchao just said?
Try again next time?
How does he want to try?
Thinking of his methods last night, she swallowed hard, feeling her thighs ache again.
"No, no, no, I'm not in a hurry," she quickly replied.
Gu Linchao looked up at her, his dark eyes slightly closed, and said, "Mm."
Hearing his indifferent reaction, Wen Nong Nong frowned. She felt that he was somewhat dismissive.
Did he think she was being sarcastic?
“I’m really not in a hurry.” She repeated, then quickly added, thinking about her trip to pray for a child today, “My mother insisted that I go, and I had no choice but to go with her… You know, older people are quite superstitious, and I couldn’t persuade her otherwise.”
Gu Linchao glanced at her, a faint smile playing on his lips: "I know."
"What do you know?" Wen Nongnong was somewhat stunned.
Gu Linchao paused, a hint of a smile flashing in his dark eyes, "I know you're not in a hurry to have children. The reason you went to the Guanyin Temple to pray for a child today was entirely because of your mother-in-law."
Wen Nongnong blinked, then suddenly realized that he was teasing her.
She puffed out her cheeks and said unhappily, "Are you making fun of me?"
"No," Gu Linchao denied.
“If you have it, then you have it,” Wen Nongnong insisted.
Gu Linchao rubbed his temples and said helplessly, "Then what do you want?"
Wen Nongnong's eyes widened. "See? You have it."
Gu Linchao: "..."
He sighed, patted her head, and changed the subject, "Although the fever has subsided, you still need to take medicine later. Go lie down in bed first, I need to go to the study."
Upon hearing this, Wen Nongnong didn't press him further. She obediently got up and went to lie down on the bed, then said to him, "Then Your Highness, don't deal with it too late."
Seeing her like this, Gu Linchao felt a deep sense of guilt.
She was sick, and he couldn't be with her every moment.
He went to her bedside and told her, "I know, you should rest well too. If anything happens, just have someone come and tell me, and I'll be right back."
Wen Nongnong nodded, "Okay, you should go now."
"Okay." Gu Linchao bent down to tuck her in, looked at her for a while, and then turned and left the room.
Watching him walk out, Wen Nongnong sighed.
Gu Linchao is really busy.
Because of her, so much time was wasted today.
She lay there for a while, clutching the blanket, when Lüqiao came in carrying a bowl of medicine.
"Miss, your medicine is ready. Get up and take it."
Wen Nongnong sat up, took the medicine bowl and drank it, then asked, "By the way, where is the maid?"
“Si Yi handed her over to Eunuch Wang; she should be with him,” Lü Qiao replied.
Wen Nongnong nodded. She had intended to bring the person over, but she wasn't feeling well today, so she gave up on the idea.
Never mind, we'll talk about it tomorrow.
After taking the medicine, Wen Nongnong fell asleep.
In the middle of the night, she woke up with a fever again, and just then, a large hand reached out and touched her forehead.
She half-opened her eyes and saw it was Gu Linchao. She smiled and said, "Your Highness, you're back..."
"Hmm." Gu Linchao frowned when he saw that she seemed unwell. "Did you take your medicine after I left?"
"Yes." Wen Nongnong nodded. Seeing his worried look, she couldn't help but laugh. "I'm so happy to see Your Highness worried about me. But I'm fine. I'll be alright tomorrow."
When Gu Linchao saw that she could still laugh, his brows furrowed even more.
"I'm really fine, I'm just a little thirsty. Your Highness, please pour me a cup of hot water." Wen Nongnong said.
Gu Linchao poured her some hot water and then helped her up.
After Wen Nongnong finished drinking the water, she lay down again and tugged at his robe, urging, "Your Highness, come up and go to sleep."
"Okay." Gu Linchao took off his outer robe and sat down on the edge of the bed, but Wen Nongnong suddenly sat up again.
"What's wrong?"
"I... my period pad is full, I need to go get a new one," Wen Nongnong stammered.
Gu Linchao was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "Do you want me to help you?"
Wen Nongnong gave him a strange look. "Does Your Highness know how to do it?"
A hint of embarrassment flashed across Gu Linchao's handsome face, and he shook his head.
Wen Nongnong smiled, then suddenly reached out and touched his face, teasingly saying, "I appreciate Your Highness's kindness, but I can do it myself." With that, she lifted the covers to get out of bed.
Gu Linchao quickly reached out to help her sit down on the edge of the bed, then knelt down to put her shoes on.
Wen Nongnong was stunned for a moment, looking at the man who was squatting down in front of her and putting her shoes on. A strange feeling swept through her heart.
She never imagined that one day she would enjoy the same treatment as the heroine in the book.
She blinked.
After putting on her shoes, Gu Linchao got up and helped her out of bed, heading towards the changing room.
Wen Nongnong snapped out of her daze, quickly pulled her hand away from his, and said with a smile, "Your Highness, please stop here. You are not allowed to come in."
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