"Nong Nong, I'm fine." After a moment, Gu Linchao came to his senses and gently comforted her, then added, "It's getting late, let's set off."
Wen Nongnong paused for a moment, then nodded.
Because of the Empress Dowager's matter, everyone's mood became very heavy.
After getting into the carriage, Gu Linchao remained silent.
Wen Nong Nong knew that he had just been comforting her, but in reality, he was still very worried about the Empress Dowager.
With the Empress Dowager under house arrest in the palace, how could he possibly leave in peace?
It's all because Gu Heng was too despicable, and he seized upon Gu Linchao's weakness.
Moreover, Gu Linchao couldn't secretly rescue the Empress Dowager.
Because that would give Gu Heng the opportunity to turn the tables and accuse him.
The charge of being a traitor and rebel, a crime of disobedience and insubordination, provides Gu Heng with a convenient excuse to launch an attack. At that time, court officials who are unaware of the situation may also verbally and in writing condemn Gu Heng.
Of course, Gu Linchao was not afraid of these things, but the Empress Dowager had anticipated this long ago, which is why she had Zeng Mama convey those words. She blocked all possible actions that Gu Linchao might take, and only wanted him to go to Xiangzhou to assume his fiefdom in peace.
Wen Nong Nong hesitated several times before finally saying nothing, simply holding his arm, leaning on his shoulder, and quietly keeping him company.
The group set off from the Prince's Palace in a grand procession.
"May the King and Queen have a safe journey..."
"...Take care."
They hadn't gone far when suddenly a commotion arose outside.
Wen Nongnong was a little confused, so she rolled down the car window and looked out.
Then you can see many people, men, women, young and old, standing on both sides of the long street.
Upon seeing Wen Nong Nong peek out, everyone immediately knelt down.
"Please take care, Your Highness..."
"Take care, Your Highness..."
Seeing so many people, Wen Nongnong originally wanted to shrink back, but seeing everyone's enthusiasm, she could only smile and wave to them, "Thank you everyone."
These people must have come to see Gu Linchao off spontaneously because they knew he was going to Xiangzhou.
The people of Daye are truly adorable; no wonder Gu Linchao is willing to do everything in his power to protect them.
"Your Highness and Princess Consort's journey to Xiangzhou is long, so please take good care of yourselves. These are eggs from my own chickens, given to Your Highness and Princess Consort to help them recover..."
At this moment, an old woman carrying a basket of eggs came over, wanting to give them to Wen Nong Nong and her companion, but was stopped by the guards.
Because this old woman started it, other people also stuffed the things they brought into the guards' hands.
"These are watermelons we grew ourselves, they're super sweet, just to quench your thirst on the road..."
"These are pickled vegetables I made myself, I hope you won't find them unappetizing..."
"These chickens are ones I raised myself, to nourish the Prince and Princess..."
In an instant, many people took out things they couldn't bear to eat at home and wanted to give them to Gu Linchao and Wen Nongnong.
The guards couldn't stop them.
"Thank you all for your kindness. We appreciate your thoughtfulness, but the journey to Xiangzhou is long and it's not suitable to bring these things. Please keep them for yourselves." Wen Nongnong was deeply moved by the scene and quickly stopped them.
But the people's enthusiasm was too high, and Wen Nongnong had to use all her persuasion to calm them down.
Even so, the people followed them all the way to the city gate.
What happened on the long street naturally reached the palace.
Gu Heng was very unhappy to learn that Gu Linchao was deeply loved by the people.
Gu Linchao really knows how to win people's hearts; even though he's about to leave the capital, he still manages to cause such a commotion.
He sneered.
Gu Linchao was indeed a fame-seeking and reputation-hungry person.
And his dear grandmother.
He actually threatened to kill himself to coerce Gu Linchao.
He originally wanted to use her to get Gu Linchao to present the military tally, but unexpectedly, she interfered.
And... Wen Nongnong.
Thinking of something, he took something out of his pocket.
He looked at it for a moment, then suddenly summoned a eunuch, gave him a few instructions, and handed him the things in his hands.
At this moment, Wen Nongnong and Gu Linchao's group had already arrived outside the city gate.
Just as Wen Nongnong was about to wave goodbye to the people who had seen them off, Wen Tingyun suddenly arrived with Lu Yingying.
"Luckily we made it in time." Wen Tingyun helped Lu Yingying down from the carriage and walked to the carriage where Wen Nongnong was sitting.
"Big brother, sister-in-law, what brings you here?" Wen Nongnong was somewhat surprised.
Because when she went to the Wen family yesterday, she had already told them not to come and deliver it today.
After asking, she noticed the large and small bags of luggage on the carriage behind them, and Wen Nongnong froze, "What are you doing here...?"
"Nongnong, I'll leave Yingying in your care. Once we've settled things here, we'll head to Xiangzhou to meet up with you."
Wen Nongnong looked at him in surprise, "Father and Mother..."
“The court is corrupt now, and we don’t want to serve such a monarch anymore. Besides, our parents can’t bear to part with you, so we’ve decided to move the whole family to Xiangzhou and settle down there,” Wen Tingyun said in a low voice.
Wen Nongnong was deeply shaken.
She understood that while the corruption of the court was part of the reason, a large part of the reason was probably because of her and the prince.
Now that Gu Linchao has resigned from his position as regent, but has not handed over the military tally, Gu Heng must be unwilling to accept this and will definitely take further action.
The Wen family, who remained in the capital, would likely be the first to be targeted and become pawns in Gu Heng's strategy against Gu Linchao.
My father and elder brother are both wise men, and they probably figured this out long ago. They didn't want to help Gu Heng deal with Gu Linchao, which is why they were willing to give up their official positions and go to Xiangzhou with them.
Her parents, brothers, and sisters-in-law had gone to such lengths for her and the prince, yet she didn't want to put pressure on them, which is why she remained silent.
"Actually, all you need to do is distance yourselves from me and the Prince, why bother..."
The Wen family is, after all, a century-old clan with a deep-rooted heritage. They have long been established in the capital. If they were to give up everything and move to Xiangzhou, they would have to start all over again.
Wen Nongnong didn't want them to be like this.
But Wen Tingyun's attitude was firm: "Nongnong, there's no need to say more. Father and I have already submitted our resignations. However, we are moving to Xiangzhou, and there are still many things to arrange at home, so it will take a few days. Therefore, your sister-in-law will go with you first, and you will take care of her for the time being."
Seeing Wen Nongnong's conflicted expression, Lu Yingying couldn't help but laugh and said, "I've heard that the roast chicken in Xiangzhou is delicious. I've been craving it for a long time. This time when I go to Xiangzhou, I can finally eat my fill. Nongnong, don't think I'm a burden by taking me with you."
Wen Nongnong looked at her high, protruding belly and said helplessly, "Sister-in-law is not like that at all, but she insists on calling herself a foodie. Alright, since you have already decided, then so be it. Sister-in-law and I will go to Xiangzhou first and wait for my elder brother and parents."
Her parents and brother and sister-in-law had already made their decision, and no amount of persuasion would change anything.
Gu Linchao sat in the carriage, listening to the conversation of the group, and was deeply moved.
But any further words would be meaningless at this moment, so he pursed his lips and remained silent.
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