Thinking that her mistress and the emperor must have something to say, Lü Qiao quickly followed after them, saying, "Miss, please give me the little princess."
Upon hearing this, Wen Nongnong handed her daughter, who was playing with a rattle drum.
As soon as Lü Qiao stepped back while carrying Gu Yaoyao, Gu Linchao entered the bedroom.
Seeing the girl's displeased expression, he paused, stepped forward, and pulled her into his arms. "Why do you look so unhappy? Don't you like this palace? If you don't, you can choose another one yourself."
Wen Nongnong glared at him, pushed him away, and asked directly, "What was that woman all about? While I was away from you, did you have some kind of relationship with her?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Linchao rubbed his temples and pulled her over. "You've really wronged me. I only learned about this person today, just like you. How could I have any connection with her?"
Wen Nongnong raised an eyebrow and glanced at him, "Really?"
“Of course it’s true.” Gu Linchao said helplessly, “After I ascended the throne, I was in a hurry to deal with the mess left by Gu Heng. I didn’t have time to deal with the people in his harem, so I sent them all to the Cold Palace.”
I had planned to have someone arrange for all these people to leave the palace when I had some free time in a few days. I never expected that such a clueless person would end up in front of you, getting in your way.
Upon hearing this, Wen Nongnong believed him, but she still felt a little uncomfortable. She frowned and said, "But why does that person look somewhat like me?" If you only looked at that person's profile, you would really think that person was her.
How could there be such a person in Gu Heng's harem?
Moreover, that person also said that she was some kind of "Little Wen Clan" and that she intended to seduce Gu Linchao.
She felt very uncomfortable.
Gu Linchao felt equally disgusted, especially when he thought that Gu Heng had used that person as a substitute for Nong Nong, which made him extremely angry.
However, he did not tell her about it. Instead, he gently comforted her, "Don't worry, I've already sent him far away. He won't be in your way anymore."
Wen Nongnong assumed he had simply banished the person from the palace, so she didn't say anything more.
"You've had such a long journey, aren't you tired? Don't think about it anymore, go and get some rest." Gu Linchao patted her shoulder and led her into the inner hall.
Wen Nongnong was indeed tired, so she put the matter aside.
Two days later, Si Lan went to the palace to see Wen Nong Nong.
As soon as she arrived, she gave Wen Nong Nong a deep bow.
"Si Lan pays respects to Her Majesty the Empress."
Wen Nongnong was startled by her display of power. After realizing what she had done, she laughed and scolded, "Are you deliberately trying to embarrass me? Get up now!"
Si Lan stuck out her tongue, stood up, and said seriously, "No, you are the Empress, and I am just a commoner. Of course I should pay my respects to you."
Wen Nongnong rubbed her temples. "Alright, stop being so cheeky. We've known each other for a long time. Don't do this kind of grand ceremony in private anymore. Besides, I haven't been officially appointed yet."
Si Lan said, "Even without the formal investiture, the Empress's throne is yours alone. And I heard from my brother that the Emperor plans to hold a coronation ceremony for you tomorrow, is that right?"
Wen Nongnong nodded. "That's what the Emperor said."
"You don't need to prepare anything?" Si Lan asked in surprise, seeing her relaxed demeanor. "The investiture ceremony is extremely complicated. Not only do you have to offer sacrifices to Heaven, but you also have to receive the homage of the court officials."
Wen Nongnong glanced at her, then remembered something and smiled, "In this respect, you are more experienced than me." The person standing in front of her was a former empress.
Si Lan was taken aback when she heard this, but she quickly understood what she meant. However, she had already let it go, shrugged, and said indifferently, "What am I? How can I compare to you? Let's not talk about it."
She was empress for only a few months before fleeing in disgrace.
Wen Nongnong pulled her hand and made her sit down, then changed the subject, saying, "How are you? Are you getting used to living in the house?"
Si Lan nodded and said sincerely, "I'm used to living here. The house bestowed by the Emperor is very nice and comfortable. I never thought I would be able to return to the capital. I really want to thank the Emperor for giving my brother this opportunity."
After all, she grew up in the capital, and she was very reluctant to leave the place where she had grown up.
She was already very content that she was able to come back this time.
"As long as you're comfortable living here," Wen Nongnong nodded.
Just then, Lü Qiao hurriedly walked in.
"Miss, Guo Yuzhen requests an audience."
"Guo Yuzhen?" Wen Nongnong was stunned for a moment, not remembering the name before.
It was Si Lan who reminded her, "She is Empress Dowager Guo's niece, and she was once a member of Gu Heng's harem."
Upon hearing her mention it, Wen Nongnong suddenly remembered that back in Xiangzhou, Atuo Jianghua had asked her to take care of Guo Yuzhen after she returned to the capital.
"Let her in," Wen Nongnong said.
Lü Qiao went out and led the person in.
When they met again, Guo Yuzhen felt very awkward and uneasy.
Because times have changed.
The Guo family has fallen, and she is no longer the emperor's concubine, but the concubine of the deposed emperor, and is about to be expelled from the palace.
The person seated on the throne had always lived a life of greater honor than her, and today she had risen to become the Empress.
She used to provoke her relentlessly, and if she hadn't had no other choice, she wouldn't have really wanted to come see her today.
But thinking of the child in her arms, she had no choice but to bite the bullet and come over.
Holding Gu Siyuan, she knelt down before Wen Nongnong, "Guo Yuzhen... greets Your Majesty the Empress."
"No need for formalities." Wen Nongnong softened her voice. "Lüqiao, please find a seat for Miss Guo."
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