Si Yi's scalp was about to explode, especially seeing his effeminate appearance, which made her feel nauseous. "Get the hell away from me!" she said, and left without daring to stay any longer.
Wang Houde didn't care much about his attitude and ate the pastry in his hand with relish. This kid is really not cute at all.
...
Empress Dowager Guo and her entourage returned to the capital today.
Before entering the city, Empress Dowager Guo had already sent her trusted confidants to the Regent's Palace to gather information.
She sat in the carriage, waiting for her confidant to return and report the good news of Wen Nongnong's murder.
When her confidant returned and told her that the Regent's Palace had not held a funeral, she was still somewhat incredulous.
"Have you found out anything?"
The trusted confidant knelt on the carriage shaft and said, "I've found out, there really isn't any."
Empress Dowager Guo seemed to have been doused with cold water, turning her head to stare coldly at Qinglian, "Didn't you say it was foolproof?"
Qinglian's heart trembled. "This servant doesn't know where I went wrong..."
"Useless trash, what use are you to me?" Empress Dowager Guo slapped her across the face.
Blood immediately trickled from the corner of Qinglian's mouth, but she dared not wipe it away. She quickly knelt down on the ground, touching her head to the ground, barely daring to breathe.
Empress Dowager Guo's good mood was completely ruined, and her face was filled with gloom. Therefore, when Gu Heng came to greet her upon her return to the palace, she did not show up, but pretended to be unwell and went directly back to Xianghe Palace.
When the concubines saw Gu Heng, they were all delighted. Taking the opportunity to pay their respects to him, they all struck poses and were eager to show off.
Guo Yuzhen was especially like this; she pushed aside Atuo Jianghua, who was blocking her way, and said in a coquettish voice, "Your Majesty, cousin..."
A-Tuo Jiang Hua's eyes flashed, and she suddenly stretched out her foot. Her original intention was to trip her and make her fall, so that she would be embarrassed in front of everyone. However, she did not expect that this trip would actually make her happy.
Guo Yuzhen staggered forward and fell into the arms of the unsuspecting Gu Heng.
The sudden warmth and softness of the woman left Gu Heng momentarily stunned. When he came to his senses, he pushed Guo Yuzhen away.
"presumptuous!"
Guo Yuzhen was so aggrieved that tears streamed down her face, "Your Majesty, cousin..."
Gu Heng felt a chill and called Si Luo before leaving.
After Gu Heng left, Guo Yuzhen wiped away her tears, turned around and glared fiercely at Atuo Jianghua, "You tripped me just now, how are you going to argue this time?"
Atuo Jianghua patted her shoulder in a friendly manner and said in a sincere tone, "I did trip you just now, but I just wanted to help you."
Guo Yuzhen was taken aback. "Help me with what?"
“If I hadn’t tripped you up, would you have been able to fall into the Emperor’s arms?” Atuo Jianghua said.
Guo Yuzhen was still somewhat dazed as she thought about what had just happened.
That was the first time she had ever been so close to the Emperor...
And this was indeed because of Atuo Jianghua's kick...
After thinking for a moment, she said with some complicated feelings, "Why are you helping me?"
“It’s better to have one more friend than one more enemy,” Atuo Jianghua said, feigning profundity. “The Empress is about to enter the palace. If we keep fighting like this, it won’t benefit anyone. Why don’t we form an alliance?”
Upon hearing this, Guo Yuzhen couldn't help but have some thoughts of her own.
The Emperor was already cold enough to her; things would only get worse once the Empress entered the palace.
Moreover, she and Si Lan had always been at odds, but in the future, she would have to be subservient to her in the palace. Just thinking about it made her very uncomfortable.
Seeing that she had taken his words to heart, Atuo Jianghua's eyes flickered, and she patted her shoulder, "It's settled then. Sister, if you have time, you should come to my palace often." After saying that, she left with her people. Seeing that Guo Yuzhen did not pester her anymore, she breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the method taught by Nongnong was effective.
Guo Yuzhen stood there for a moment, then returned to her own bedchamber.
The Imperial Study.
Gu Heng sat down behind the imperial desk, dismissed the palace servants, and asked about what happened at Huangming Temple last time.
"What happened? Why did such a meticulous plan still fail?"
Si Luo said with shame, "Your Majesty, I am guilty. I failed to complete the important task entrusted to me by Your Majesty. I beg Your Majesty to punish me."
Gu Heng sighed, "I didn't mean to blame you, so you don't need to feel guilty. I still trust your abilities."
He paused for a moment, then continued, "Uncle, you sent Si Yi to protect Wen Nong Nong this time. In addition, there is Xuan Qing from Huangming Temple. It is not an easy task to kidnap someone under the noses of these two. It is understandable that the plan failed. But it doesn't matter. There will be plenty of time in the future."
Upon hearing this, Si Luo's brows furrowed imperceptibly. "Your Majesty... still wishes to continue this plan?"
Gu Heng said, "If this plan succeeds, it will be of great use. Why not continue?"
Si Luo had nothing to say, "Your Majesty, I understand."
"Hmm." Gu Heng nodded. "You should wait for the right opportunity to act."
"Yes," Si Luo replied calmly.
Evening, at the Regent's Palace.
After Gu Linchao finished dealing with government affairs, it was already very late. Worried that he might disturb Wen Nongnong, he did not go to Chenxiang Courtyard.
He went straight back to the West Garden.
He had just finished showering when he heard a knock on the door.
He frowned and went to open the door.
I thought it was Si Yi or Wang Houde, but I didn't expect that the person standing outside the door was Wen Nong Nong.
The girl stood outside the door with a long face, looking at him with obvious displeasure.
Gu Linchao was taken aback. "Why did you come here?"
Wen Nongnong pouted and said, "If you won't come to my place, then I'll have to come here." After a pause, she suddenly pushed aside the man blocking the door and stepped inside. "You've been preventing me from coming in, are you hiding some seductive slut in there?"
Gu Linchao snapped out of his reverie, rubbed his temples, and helplessly grabbed the girl's arm. "What are you thinking about now? There's no one else here."
"Then why don't you come looking for me?" Wen Nongnong poked his chest with her finger. Ah, so hard...
She quickly withdrew her finger, looking at him with an air of self-righteousness.
Gu Linchao noticed her little actions, a slight smile playing on his lips, and explained gently, "It's already so late, I thought you were asleep long ago, so I didn't go over because I was afraid of waking you up."
Wen Nongnong reluctantly accepted this reason.
She said magnanimously, "Fine, I forgive you."
Gu Linchao couldn't help but chuckle, looking at her mischievously, "And you, what brought you here?"
"Of course I'm coming to sleep with you, what else could it be?" Wen Nongnong said matter-of-factly.
"Oh, so you just wanted to see if I was hiding someone in my room?" Gu Linchao said jokingly, a rare occurrence for him.
Wen Nongnong plopped down on the bed, kicked off her shoes, and sat cross-legged. "Do you think I don't know what kind of person the Prince is? Besides..." She paused, then said with unbridled narcissism, "In this world, there is hardly a woman as beautiful as me who also pleases the Prince. Apart from me, the Prince doesn't even look at anyone else."
Gu Linchao smiled and looked at her with tender eyes. Why was this girl so cute even when she was being narcissistic and boastful?
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