Xiao Yan quickly chimed in, "Yes, Hengzhi. Tingyun is right. Gu Heng is a narrow-minded and selfish person who doesn't care about the people of the world. For the sake of the people, you shouldn't hesitate any longer."
Let's take the initiative and send troops south to teach Gu Heng a lesson.
Wen Tingyun quickly added, "We implore Your Highness to send troops."
Gu Linchao never considered taking his place.
If he wanted to, he would have had plenty of opportunities in the past.
But what they said wasn't entirely unreasonable. Gu Heng saw him as a thorn in his side and would never allow him to live.
And as long as he is alive, he will not give up.
He could manage on his own, but how could he let Nong Nong live in fear and have no peace of mind with him?
At that time, the imperial court will inevitably send troops in an endless stream, which will not only deplete the country's strength, but also bring unrest to the people of Xiangzhou and even the people of the whole country.
Moreover, this would give the Northern Kingdom, which has always coveted the Great Cause, an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.
"Let me think about it some more," he said in a deep voice after a long while.
Upon hearing this, the three of them shut their mouths and said nothing more.
Gu Linchao sighed and helped the three of them up.
"You all get up first."
The three exchanged glances, and finally, Wen Tingyun said, "Then we will go to the military camp to make arrangements first. Your Highness, please think it over carefully."
"Mm." Gu Linchao nodded.
After leaving the study, Wen Tingyun said with some concern, "The prince has reservations and I'm afraid he won't change his mind easily."
Xiao Yan and Wen Tingyun exchanged a glance, then suddenly smiled. "We can't change the prince's mind, but there is one person who can."
"Who?" Wen Tingyun asked curiously, but quickly realized what was going on and her eyes lit up. "You mean Nong Nong?"
Xiao Yan and Wen Tingyun both smiled slightly, neither confirming nor denying.
night.
Wen Nongnong, who had spent the day with the Empress Dowager, had just returned to the main courtyard when Gu Linchao returned.
Seeing that she was about to take a bath, he dismissed Ding Mama and the others and personally helped her into the bathing room.
Wen Nongnong was actually quite embarrassed to undress in front of him.
In the past, she wouldn't have had any concerns because she was confident in her figure, but now her belly is growing quite large, like a ball, and she feels a little embarrassed.
"I... I'll do it myself," she stammered after a long pause.
Seeing her embarrassed expression, Gu Linchao raised an eyebrow and asked, "What's wrong? Can't you even look at me?"
"My belly is so big." Wen Nongnong covered her belly with her hands in embarrassment.
Gu Linchao lowered his head and kissed her forehead, saying softly, "It's alright, let me see." With that, he firmly pulled her hand away and removed her dress.
Wen Nong Nong wanted to stop it, but ultimately did not take any action.
She could stop him for a while, but not forever.
There are still several months until she gives birth, and unless she avoids seeing Gu Linchao, she will inevitably have no choice but to go.
Thinking it over, she decided to let him look at her openly and no longer try to hide it.
Gu Linchao wasn't the kind of person who would feel disgusted just because his wife was pregnant.
Seeing her round belly exposed before him, Gu Linchao's eyes were overflowing with doting affection and tenderness.
He couldn't resist placing his warm palm on her belly.
I don't know if the baby in my belly sensed it, but it suddenly moved.
Gu Linchao froze.
It took her a moment to realize what had happened, and she said happily, "The child just kicked me."
Wen Nongnong sensed it and smiled, "Yes, the child has been very naughty these past two days. He even frightened the Empress Dowager yesterday."
Upon hearing this, Gu Linchao quickly squatted down and carefully pressed his ear against Wen Nongnong's stomach.
Seeing this, Wen Nongnong couldn't help but find it amusing.
The man who used to be aloof and abstinent, seemingly detached from worldly affairs, has unknowingly become more down-to-earth and more relatable.
Gu Linchao seemed a bit silly, but it comforted her deeply.
But the child seemed to be playing hide-and-seek with him; he moved slightly, then stopped moving again.
Gu Linchao waited for a moment, and seeing that her belly still hadn't moved, he looked up with some disappointment, "Why isn't he moving?"
Wen Nong Nong blinked and said playfully, "Maybe she's afraid of you."
Gu Linchao was taken aback. "Afraid of me?"
“Hmm.” Wen Nongnong said seriously, “The prince’s aura is so strong that even the baby can feel it through the belly.”
Gu Linchao realized that she was teasing him.
He stood up, pinching her cheek with a mixture of amusement and exasperation. "You're the naughtiest of all. Alright, go take a shower, don't catch a cold."
"Oh." Wen Nongnong paused for a moment, crossed her arms over her heart, and whispered, "Your Highness, please go out. I can wash myself."
Her action drew Gu Linchao's attention, and his handsome face flushed slightly. He pulled her hand down and said in a low, gentle voice, "I've already seen it, Nong Nong, there's no need to be embarrassed."
Wen Nongnong felt like she had blocked something that hadn't been done, and reluctantly lowered her hand.
But he still felt a little uncomfortable when he came to help him undo his coat.
She was already quite large, and now that she's pregnant, she's even more well-endowed.
After he removed her last layer of clothing, she immediately threw herself into his arms and said matter-of-factly, "Your Highness, hold me."
Although she quickly threw herself into his arms, Gu Linchao still saw it.
He paused, somewhat surprised, and couldn't help but lean close to her ear and whisper, "Not only is your belly big, but down there too..."
Wen Nong Nong felt a little embarrassed and quickly reached out to press her hand to his lips, blushing as she said, "Your Highness, please stop..."
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