The people in the room felt a deep sadness watching this scene.
Wen Tingyun was the first to react. Without saying anything, he stepped forward and helped him walk out.
Xiao Yan and Wen Shiqing realized what was happening and quickly followed them out.
In the kitchen.
Wen Nongnong was holding a steamed chicken in her hand and was sitting on a stool outside the door eating it without any regard for decorum.
Si Yi stood next to her, also holding a chicken in his hand and eating it.
The cooks stood by, staring wide-eyed at the two men who had no regard for their appearance.
Butler Wang personally served tea and water to Wen Nongnong.
"Your Highness, please eat slowly, don't choke," Steward Wang quickly advised when he saw her eating too fast.
Wen Nongnong mumbled, "It's okay, it's okay, I won't choke." As she spoke, she took another big bite of meat.
When Gu Linchao and the others arrived, this was the scene they saw.
Of course, Gu Linchao couldn't see it and didn't know what was going on, but Wen Tingyun, Xiao Yan, and the others stared wide-eyed at Wen Nongnong.
Not hearing any sound, Gu Linchao became anxious, grabbed Wen Tingyun's hand, and asked urgently, "Where is Nongnong?"
Wen Tingyun snapped out of his reverie and chuckled softly, "That girl is eating meat with gusto."
Xiao Yan had also come to his senses and said jokingly, "Nephew's wife, have you been starving for days? And Si Yi, why are you so hungry too?"
"Nongnong," Wen Shiqing couldn't help but call out.
Wen Nongnong finally spotted the group, glanced at the chicken that was now just a skeleton in her hand, and quickly stuffed it into Si Yi's hand.
Si Yi: "..."
"Your Highness, Father, Eldest Brother, Younger Uncle." Wen Nongnong stood up from her chair and walked towards them as if nothing had happened.
However, at this moment, Gu Linchao suddenly let go of Wen Tingyun's hand, strode forward, and stretched out his arm to tightly embrace her.
The familiar and real soft body in his arms finally made Gu Linchao relax.
Wen Nongnong was stunned, held tightly in his arms, and for a long time forgot to react.
“Nongnong…”
She didn't come to her senses until the man's low, husky voice reached her ears.
"Your Highness." She hesitated, then reached out her greasy hand and wrapped it tightly around his waist. "I'm sorry to have worried you."
Gu Linchao placed his hand on her face and gently touched it. "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine, I'm great." Wen Nongnong rubbed her face against his palm, pouting, "I'm just so hungry, I haven't eaten for days, I'm practically skin and bones..."
After saying that, she waited for Gu Linchao to feel sorry for her, but before Gu Linchao could speak, Xiao Yan, who was standing next to her, suddenly spoiled the mood by saying, "You just ate a whole chicken."
Wen Nongnong: "..."
She coughed lightly, wriggled out of Gu Linchao's arms, and retorted, "No, Uncle, you're seeing things. Si Yi ate that."
Si Yi: "..."
Upon receiving the news, Lü Qiao rushed over and overheard Wen Nong Nong's words. She glanced at Si Yi subconsciously and saw that he was holding two chickens, one of which had been eaten down to its skeleton.
Her lips twitched, and she thought with utter disgust, "She usually seems so cold and aloof, but I never expected her to be such a big eater in private."
Si Yi keenly noticed the disdain in Lü Qiao's eyes and subconsciously stuffed all the chickens in his hand into Butler Wang's hands.
Butler Wang: "..."
"It's good that you're back." Wen Shiqing said at this moment.
"Father..." Wen Nong Nong heard this and hurriedly tried to break free from Gu Linchao's embrace to give her father a hug, but Gu Linchao saw through her thoughts and instead held her wrist tightly.
Wen Nongnong struggled, but couldn't break free. She lightly stamped her foot, "Your Highness..."
Gu Linchao seemed to have lost his hearing and didn't hear her, but he still held her hand tightly.
Seeing this, Wen Tingyun said with a smile, "Alright, seeing that you're alright, Dad and I are relieved. It's getting late, we should go back. You should get some rest."
"Alright, then I'll see you off." Wen Nongnong shook her arm and said helplessly.
"No need, His Highness has poor eyesight, please take good care of him." Wen Shiqing said considerately, and then pulled Wen Tingyun away.
After everyone left, Wen Nongnong turned to look at Gu Linchao and saw that he seemed to have lost weight and looked somewhat haggard. She immediately felt a pang of heartache.
"Has Your Highness not been eating or sleeping properly?" She reached out and touched his face, seemingly oblivious to everyone else.
Gu Linchao grabbed her hand and was about to speak when Xiao Yan said sourly from the side, "Hey, can you guys tone it down a bit? I'm still here."
Wen Nong Nong turned to look at him in surprise, "Why hasn't Uncle left yet?"
Xiao Yan rolled his eyes at her. "You little brat, you really have no conscience. I was so worried about you, I even skipped lunch because of you, and this is how you try to get rid of me?"
Wen Nongnong's lips twitched slightly. "Alright, Uncle, eat before you go back. I'll have the kitchen prepare a few more dishes to treat you properly."
"That's more like it." Xiao Yan felt relieved.
Green Fairy had been waiting for a long time but hadn't had a chance to go forward. She was getting very anxious. When she finally got her chance, she rushed forward and said, "Miss, you're finally back! I was so worried about you." Her eyes were red as she spoke.
Wen Nongnong was somewhat moved and patted her head, "I'm sorry to have worried you." After saying that, she saw Bai Li standing to the side and waved to her.
"Your Highness," Bai Li stepped forward.
"Are you all alright?" Wen Nongnong asked gently.
"We're fine." The two shook their heads.
"That's good." Wen Nongnong breathed a sigh of relief. Just as she was about to speak again, Gu Linchao pulled her away. He only wanted to be alone with her at this moment.
Wen Nongnong had no choice but to follow in his footsteps, saying, "Your Highness, please slow down..."
"Wait for me!" Xiao Yan quickly followed.
After dinner, Xiao Yan finally left, but he didn't forget to remind him, "Hengzhi, now that you have relinquished the position of regent, you must not hand over the military seal again. You must listen to your uncle."
Wen Nongnong then learned that Gu Linchao had resigned from his position as regent.
She frowned, but didn't say anything.
Gu Linchao said, "I know, you can go back now." She's been staying here for so long, preventing him from having a proper conversation with Nong Nong.
Xiao Yan sensed the disdain in his tone, and awkwardly touched his nose. "I'm doing this for your own good, don't be ungrateful." With that, he finally left.
Gu Linchao took Wen Nongnong's hand and was about to go to Chenxiang Courtyard, but Wen Nongnong stopped him.
"I haven't bathed for many days. Can't Your Highness smell the odor on me?"
"No," Gu Linchao shook his head.
“It really is, so I’m going to soak in your hot spring pool and get rid of any bad luck,” Wen Nongnong said earnestly.
Upon hearing this, Gu Linchao agreed, "Then let's go."
"Yes, let's go together. That way, we can serve the prince."
Gu Linchao paused for a moment, then whispered a reminder, "Nongnong, there are still people here."
Wen Nong Nong glanced at Lü Qiao and Wang Houde, who were serving her, and said with a smile, "What does it matter? Do you think they wouldn't guess if I didn't say anything? Besides, I just wanted to serve the prince during his bath; I had no other intentions."
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