If she had known there would be such a misunderstanding, she wouldn't have said that.
However, given Lu Yingying's upbringing, she would never tell anyone. It's very possible that when she was talking to Yingying, a passing servant overheard them and spread the word.
Well, it's ultimately her fault. She didn't think things through, which led to Gu Linchao being ridiculed and talked about.
Thinking it over, she curtsied to him and said, "But no matter what, this matter is indeed my fault. I was not thoughtful enough, which caused Your Highness to be ridiculed and talked about. I apologize to you."
Gu Linchao was taken aback. He was indeed quite angry, after all, his reputation had been damaged because of her careless words, and he was determined to punish her.
However, her previous words, coupled with her sincere apology, made him waver.
"That's enough, let's leave it at that. This is the last time." After a moment, he said in a deep voice.
Wen Nongnong was taken aback, not expecting that Gu Linchao would not punish her, which surprised her.
She blinked, and couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness won't punish me?"
"You want me to punish you?" Gu Linchao asked calmly.
Wen Nong Nong quickly waved her hand, "Of course not. Thank you for your pardon, Your Highness. I will definitely be more careful next time and not speak recklessly again."
Gu Linchao was taken aback when he saw how obedient she was. He had originally planned to take the opportunity to scold and teach her a lesson, or even hire a governess to teach her manners.
But her self-awareness saved him the trouble of worrying about it.
"Hmm," he responded in a low voice.
Wen Nongnong breathed a sigh of relief and praised herself for her quick thinking once again.
That's how it's always portrayed on TV. Those aristocratic families would constantly lecture their female relatives who made mistakes, instructing them on rules, and even hiring some kind of governesses.
Given Gu Linchao's rigid and rule-abiding nature, he must have had this intention just now as well.
"Then I will not disturb your work any longer and will take my leave," Wen Nongnong said hastily.
Gu Linchao nodded slightly.
Wen Nongnong was already used to it and left the study in a dignified manner.
She was on her way back to Chenxiang Courtyard when she bumped into Meiyan, who was carrying a food box.
"Your Highness," Mei Yan curtsied.
"No need for formalities." Wen Nongnong glanced at the food box in her hand, then remembered that it was already evening and she had to go back for dinner. Just as she was about to leave, she heard Mei Yan say, "The kitchen prepared many delicious dishes for His Highness today. Didn't His Highness invite the Princess to stay and dine with him?"
Wen Nongnong paused, turning her head to glance at her.
Mei Yan smiled politely, as if the sarcastic remark she had just made was not her own.
Wen Nongnong nodded, feigning distress, and said, "Yes, the prince doesn't like me, so how could he possibly invite me to dine with him?"
Mei Yan revealed an expression of "I knew it," and comforted him, "The prince is always aloof and cold, and doesn't mince words. Your Highness, please bear with him."
The way she says that makes it sound like she's someone close to Gu Linchao.
Wen Nongnong sneered inwardly, but said on the surface, "You're right. I'll have to trouble you with the Prince's affairs."
Mei Yan paused for a moment, then lowered her eyes. "Serving the prince well is my duty."
"Miss Meiyan is indeed a thoughtful and considerate girl. No wonder the Prince values you so much. He doesn't want anyone else but you," Wen Nongnong sighed, her face showing a mixture of envy and jealousy.
Upon seeing this, Mei Yan instantly clenched the handkerchief in her hand.
Does the prince value her?
Did the prince say something to Wen Nong Nong?
She was secretly delighted.
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