He learned from Wen Tingyun that Nong Nong had been kidnapped by Gu Heng's men. Thinking that Gu Heng would take Nong Nong to the capital to negotiate with him, he sent men to ambush at various intersections leading to the capital, intending to capture Gu Heng and rescue Nong Nong. However, Si Luo betrayed him and rescued Nong Nong halfway through the journey.
Because of Si Luo's help, he was saved a lot of trouble. Most importantly, Nong Nong was able to return safely, and this was all thanks to Si Luo.
Si Luo shook his head. "Your Majesty need not be so polite. My brother and I have been eating and drinking for free at the Prince's residence all this time, and you haven't driven us away, have you?" As he finished speaking, there was a hint of self-deprecation in his tone.
Gu Linchao smiled and said frankly, "You brought the Empress back safely for me. It's no big deal if you stay here for a long time, let alone have a few meals."
Si Luo was stunned upon hearing this.
Gu Linchao was telling him that Wen Nongnong held a place in his heart more important than anything else.
He pursed his lips.
He should have known this sooner, shouldn't he?
But I couldn't help feeling a pang of bitterness and a touch of jealousy.
She was jealous that he could have Wen Nong Nong, and jealous that he could openly and legitimately dote on her.
He could only watch from afar.
Gu Linchao saw the fleeting sadness in his eyes and understood perfectly well, but he did not expose it.
It's only natural that someone as beautiful as Nong Nong would attract the attention of other men.
However, no matter how much they admired her, it was useless; Nong Nong belonged only to him.
Thinking of this, Gu Linchao felt a surge of pleasure. His gaze fell on Si Luo's empty right sleeve, and he said seriously, "Actually, the reason I called you here today is to ask you, since Si Yi has already taken on the position of Commander of the Imperial Guards, there is still a vacancy for a deputy. Would you be willing to continue serving as the deputy commander?"
Si Luo looked at him with surprise and blurted out, "You're really comfortable entrusting the palace guards to me?"
Gu Linchao's expression softened slightly. "Since I dare to say that, I am naturally at ease."
Si Luo was deeply moved upon hearing this. Gu Linchao had many talented people under his command, and there were plenty of people willing to work for him. He didn't really need to give him such a good job.
"Is it because of Her Majesty?" After a long while, he asked with a frown. He could only think that Wen Nongnong had asked for it on his behalf.
Gu Linchao shook his head, "Of course not, she doesn't even know I would call you here to talk to her about something."
"Then why..."
“It’s because you truly have that ability, and it has nothing to do with anyone else,” Gu Linchao said.
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