A group of people sped away.
Si Luo helped Si Lan up, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.
Unexpectedly, Gu Linchao suddenly arrived. He had originally planned to make his move on Wen Nongnong's return journey...
He frowned slightly.
It seems that capturing Wen Nongnong will not be an easy task.
"The Regent must have come specifically to pick up Sister Nong Nong," Su Qianqian whispered to Lu Yingying beside her.
"I think so," Lu Yingying nodded.
"The Regent is so busy with state affairs, yet he still finds time to pick up Sister Nong Nong. It seems the Regent really treats Sister Nong Nong very well," Su Qianqian said enviously.
Lu Yingying smiled and said, "Yes, didn't you already see it yesterday in front of the Regent's Palace?"
“That’s true.” Su Qianqian sighed. “Seeing the Prince and Sister Nong Nong, I believe there are good men in this world again.”
Lu Yingying chuckled, "What, did you used to think there were no good men in this world?"
Su Qianqian chuckled and changed the subject, saying, "That hoarder is pretty good. When you fell into the water, he didn't hesitate for a second and jumped in to save you."
Lu Yingying paused for a moment, then said nonchalantly, "He's a pretty warm-hearted person."
"Is he just a generally warm-hearted person, or is he only warm-hearted towards you?" Su Qianqian teased.
Lu Yingying's face flushed slightly, but she quickly moved on, saying, "Since we've come all the way to Tunzhou, let's stay here for a few more days. We'll go into the city tomorrow too."
Su Qianqian wasn't the type to dwell on a problem, so she immediately nodded and said, "Great! Tunzhou is so close to the capital, and this is the first time I've ever been here. I'm sure I'll have a good time this time."
Hearing the two whispering, Si Lan felt annoyed and said to Si Luo, "Brother, it's nothing, let's go back to the capital." Lu Yanyan hasn't appeared since she fell into the water. She wasn't familiar with Lu Yingying, and it was a bit strange for her to stay here.
"Okay." Si Luo didn't plan to stay any longer. Now that Wen Nongnong had left, there was no need to stay any longer.
After leaving the Lu family villa, Wen Nongnong and the others headed straight for Tunzhou City.
However, at this moment, Wen Nongnong felt conflicted.
She was both delighted and hesitant about Gu Linchao's arrival.
She had originally planned to go to Baihua Tower tonight and had asked the Fifth Elder to reserve a private room for her.
But now that Gu Linchao has arrived, can she sneak off to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion right under his nose?
Her plans were somewhat disrupted.
She frowned, looking somewhat conflicted.
Gu Linchao noticed and asked gently, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
The man's gentle voice reached her ears, and Wen Nongnong came back to her senses, turned to look at him, and shook her head, "No."
Gu Linchao tightened his grip on her waist. "Really?"
"Really, no." Wen Nongnong's expression was serious. After thinking for a moment, she couldn't help but say, "Your Highness, I haven't had enough fun yet. I'd like to stay in Tunzhou for another night. Or... or you could go back first?"
After saying that, she felt so guilty that she didn't dare to look at him.
Gu Linchao paused for a moment, then said, "No need."
"What?" Wen Nongnong looked at him in confusion.
"Let's go back together tomorrow morning," Gu Linchao said in a deep voice.
Wen Nongnong stammered, "I...I might not be able to get up early."
"We'll find a way when the time comes," Gu Linchao glanced at her.
Wen Nongnong's carefully prepared excuse was rejected.
She was so anxious she was practically scratching her head.
She wanted to go to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion tonight, but with Gu Linchao by her side, how could she possibly have any fun?
Gu Yi rode up and said, "Royal Uncle, Royal Aunt, please stay at our residence tonight."
"Okay." Gu Linchao nodded in agreement.
Gu Yi was delighted. "Then nephew will go back and prepare."
"Hmm." Gu Linchao responded, then suddenly noticed that the robe he was wearing looked familiar, as if Wang Houde had worn it before. He frowned and asked, "Why are you wearing Wang Houde's clothes?"
Gu Yi was taken aback when Gu Yi noticed his clothes, and stammered, "Nephew, nephew fell into the water and got his clothes wet, so..."
"How old are you? Why are you still so careless?" Gu Linchao scolded.
Gu Yi lowered his head, not daring to refute, "Nephew will be more careful next time..."
Seeing this, Wen Nongnong quickly came to his rescue, "Your Highness, please don't blame him. He didn't fall into the water on purpose. He did it to save someone. Your Highness should reward him."
Gu Yi was sweating; there was no need for a reward.
Upon hearing this, Gu Linchao's expression softened somewhat. "You can go now."
Gu Yi felt as if he had been granted a pardon and quickly rode away on horseback, thinking to himself, "As expected, my aunt's words are the most effective."
Seeing that he had walked away, Wen Nongnong couldn't help but gossip to Gu Linchao, "Your Highness wasn't there today, so you didn't see how anxious Gu Yi was for that girl. As soon as she fell into the water, he jumped in without saying a word to save her."
If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would have thought Gu Yi was just like my uncle, cynical and indifferent to women.
Gu Linchao was somewhat surprised, but before he could say anything, Xiao Yan rode up and caught up.
“Nongnong, I think I heard you talking badly about me.” He stared intently at Wen Nongnong.
Wen Nongnong paused, wondering if the other party had super hearing.
"No, even if I were to say something, I would only say good things about you," she said sincerely.
Xiao Yan looked at her suspiciously. He hadn't actually heard her say anything about him; he had just said it on purpose. Now, hearing her words, he became somewhat interested and asked, "Oh? What good things did you say about me?"
Wen Nong Nong's eyes darted around, and compliments poured out of her mouth as if they were free: "I told the prince that my uncle is handsome, rich, elegant, and tall. There must be a line of girls waiting to marry you at the city gate."
Xiao Yan was flattered and couldn't help but glance at Gu Linchao with pride. "Nong Nong has good eyes..." Before he could finish the word "good eyes," his horse suddenly went berserk and galloped away at high speed.
"Ahhh..."
His miserable screams echoed in the wind.
Wen Nongnong swallowed hard, then turned to look at the aloof man behind her. "Your Highness, will my uncle fall?"
"He fell, so what? He's tough as nails," Gu Linchao said calmly.
Wen Nongnong was speechless. She could only wish her uncle good luck.
After a while, she suddenly heard a deep male voice above her head, "Do you think Xiao Yan is handsome and dashing?"
Wen Nongnong was stunned for a moment, blinked her peach blossom eyes, and suddenly turned around to hug his waist, rubbing her face against his chest. "I was just coaxing him. There is no one in this world more handsome and dashing than my prince."
Upon hearing this, Gu Linchao finally felt a little relieved, and his tense expression gradually eased. "Nongnong must not praise other men in the future." After saying that, he met the girl's smiling eyes, coughed lightly, and added, "It would not be good if it caused misunderstandings."
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