Upon hearing the news, Wen Nongnong said to Gu Linchao, who was about to leave, "I heard that dancers were invited to perform at the banquet?"
"Yes." Gu Linchao didn't understand why she asked this question, but he still answered.
Wen Nongnong pursed her lips and said domineeringly, "Your Highness is not allowed to look at them."
Gu Linchao was taken aback for a moment, then nodded good-naturedly, "Okay."
Seeing this, Wen Nongnong was still a little worried, "What if they try to seduce you? What will you do then?"
Gu Linchao paused, looking at her in surprise, "Nongnong, what nonsense are you talking about?"
"I was just giving an example, Your Highness. What would you do?" Wen Nongnong asked, unwilling to give up, after not getting an answer.
Gu Linchao said confidently, "No, no one would dare."
Wen Nongnong thought about it and realized that Gu Linchao was indeed cold-hearted when dealing with outsiders, and no one but herself had the courage to do so.
She blinked and deliberately asked, "So you mean you wouldn't refuse if someone dared to?"
Seeing the girl's serious expression, Gu Linchao paused, then suddenly remembered something and smiled slightly. "Didn't Nongnong say that no one in this world is more beautiful or more to my liking than you? If that's the case, what do you still need to worry about?"
Wen Nongnong choked for a moment, speechless.
Because those arrogant words really did come from her mouth.
She coughed lightly. "I'm not worried. I just want to tell Your Highness that men also need to know how to protect themselves when they're out. You don't understand, some women are like wolves and tigers, very scary. Once you're entangled with one, you won't be able to get away."
Gu Linchao smiled and squeezed her fingers. "Yes, I understand now."
Seeing this, Wen Nongnong felt relieved and said, "Then Your Highness, please take care. Remember not to drink too much while you're out."
"Okay." Gu Linchao agreed gently without the slightest impatience. Looking at the girl standing there, he couldn't help but add, "I will try to come back as soon as possible."
“Alright, I will wait at home for Your Highness to return.” Wen Nong Nong waved to him.
As Wen Nongnong watched Gu Linchao walk away, she was about to go inside when Xiao Yan suddenly rode over on horseback.
"Uncle, I haven't seen you for the past few days. Where have you been?"
Seeing her, Xiao Yan couldn't help but feel a little guilty.
"I...I went to Tunzhou these past few days." His gaze was somewhat evasive.
When Wen Nongnong saw him, she was a little surprised. She looked at him scrutinizingly and asked, "What's wrong, Uncle? Why do you look so guilty when you see me? Have you done something bad behind my back?"
Xiao Yan chuckled, "How could that be? You're overthinking it." He quickly changed the subject, "By the way, is my nephew at home?"
Wen Nongnong shook her head. "He's not here. He just left for the Ministry of War."
What was he doing at the Ministry of War?
“My second brother has rendered meritorious service, and the Ministry of War is holding a celebration banquet for him. Naturally, Your Highness must also attend.”
Xiao Yan originally wanted to go to the Ministry of War, but when he heard that the Ministry of War was holding a celebration banquet for Wen Tingyun, he gave up the idea.
He was about to shoo his horse away when he remembered something and turned to Wen Nongnong, saying, "Want to go out for a couple of drinks?"
Wen Nongnong was about to go in, but upon hearing this, she asked with some interest, "Where should we go for a drink?"
Xiao Yan thought for a moment and asked, "What do you think of Qingfeng Pavilion?"
Wen Nongnong curled her lip indifferently, "Besides Qingfeng Pavilion, is there nowhere else to go?"
Thinking about it this way, Xiao Yan also felt it was rather pointless.
"During my trip to Tunzhou, I discovered a fun place, but unfortunately, it's not yet in the capital," he said with some regret.
Wen Nongnong asked with interest, "What fun places are there?"
Xiao Yan suddenly glanced at her and said, "You've been to that place too."
Wen Nongnong's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly realized which place he was referring to, but she pretended not to know, "Oh, which place are you talking about?"
“The Hundred Flowers Pavilion.” After saying that, Xiao Yan suddenly said, “I’ve thought of a fun place. Let’s see if you have the guts to come with me.”
Seeing his mysterious manner, Wen Nongnong's curiosity was piqued. "Then tell me first."
"I'm not telling you anything. If you dare, follow me." After saying that, Xiao Yan was about to ride away.
Wen Nongnong thought that since Gu Linchao wouldn't be back so soon anyway, she would be bored staying alone in the Prince's mansion, so she said, "Then wait for me."
The servants quickly brought her a black horse, and she pulled on the reins and mounted it.
Xiao Yan was somewhat surprised to see Bai Li beside her. "It's been a few days. Why do you have a maidservant with you now?"
“She is my newly recruited bodyguard, Bai Li,” Wen Nong Nong introduced. “Bai Li, come and meet the Duke of Jingguo.”
Bai Li glanced at Xiao Yan, then stepped forward as instructed and bowed to him.
Xiao Yan glanced at her and joked to Wen Nongnong, "You're quite pretty, why don't you give yourself to me?"
"Uncle, don't get any ideas about her. She's not some easy girl," Wen Nongnong said seriously.
Xiao Yan scoffed, "Alright, I was just kidding. Girls like that aren't my type."
"That's good." Wen Nongnong urged, "Weren't you going to take me to a fun place? Hurry up, or the prince will be back soon."
Xiao Yan clicked his tongue. "What, are you afraid of Hengzhi?"
"Of course not, I was just respecting him," Wen Nongnong refused to admit.
"You're stubborn as a mule!" Xiao Yan chuckled.
Wen Nongnong followed Xiao Yan through several streets and finally arrived at their destination.
Looking at the familiar place in front of her, Wen Nongnong swallowed hard.
"Uncle, is this the good place you were talking about?"
She was familiar with this place, because she had been here once before with Atuo and Jianghua, and they had almost been caught red-handed by Gu Linchao.
“This is a great place. I wouldn’t bring just anyone here,” Xiao Yan said exaggeratedly.
Wen Nongnong's lips twitched slightly. "Uncle, you can go in by yourself. I won't go."
Xiao Yan quickly said, "Since you're already here, just come in and have a couple of drinks. We're not asking you to do anything, so why are you acting like you're avoiding a monster?"
"If you're going to drink, then drink. Why come here?" Wen Nongnong said irritably. She was a virtuous and good wife. How could she come to a place like this behind Gu Linchao's back?
Xiao Yan had already dismounted, and immediately a servant from Yancui Tower came over to take his horse.
He looked leisurely at Wen Nong Nong, who was still sitting on her horse, and suddenly said, "I heard that a group of handsome young men have recently arrived at Yan Cui Lou. It's a rare opportunity. They're already at the door. If you don't go in and take a look, you'll be missing out."
"No matter how handsome she is, she can't compare to my Prince." Wen Nongnong remained unmoved.
"Don't you get tired of seeing that face every day?" Xiao Yan tried his best to persuade him, absolutely refusing to admit that he was jealous of Gu Hengzhi.
"Of course I won't get tired of it, I'll never get tired of it in my entire life," Wen Nongnong said firmly.
"Then why aren't you leaving yet?" Xiao Yan glanced at her sideways.
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