It's sunny today, but even though it's springtime, the temperature is still low.
She gave Gu Linchao a strange look.
Gu Linchao paused in his wiping motion.
Upon seeing this, Wen Nongnong quickly withdrew her scrutinizing gaze.
"Nephew, nephew's wife".
At this moment, Xiao Yan walked over.
Seeing the empty seat between the two, he was about to sit down when Gu Linchao gave him a look that made him stop.
"Fine, fine, I won't sit, okay?" Although Xiao Yan always took advantage of his nephew verbally, he was actually quite timid towards him.
He turned to look at Wen Nongnong, his dark eyes brightening, and he praised her generously, "My nephew's wife looks really good in this imperial robe. It's dignified and elegant, yet graceful and refined, and it suits you very well."
Wen Nongnong already disliked him somewhat, but she still held a grudge against him for throwing her against the wall yesterday.
But after hearing his praise, she could no longer keep a straight face, and said with a smile, "Uncle has good taste."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan was in a great mood. "Nong Nong is so sensible, unlike someone who has never called me 'uncle'."
Someone glanced at him indifferently, and he immediately fell silent.
Wen Nongnong smiled and extended her hand to him, "Uncle hasn't given me a gift yet."
Xiao Yan was taken aback, looking at the delicate white hand that the other person was extending, and pointed at her with his finger, "You little rascal, you're so realistic, but I like... uh!"
Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly clutched his neck, unable to utter a word. He turned his head and glared at Gu Linchao, stammering, "Uh...uh..."
Wen Nongnong looked at him in surprise, then at Gu Linchao.
Could it be that Gu Linchao did something?
For example, you could silence him by pressing his pressure point.
But Xiao Yan didn't say anything, so why did he have to silence him?
Just as she was racking her brains trying to figure it out, a beautiful round jade pendant suddenly appeared in front of her.
She paused, looked up at the man, blinked, and said uncertainly, "It's... for me?"
Gu Linchao's brows furrowed with impatience. He turned his face away and suddenly released his grip.
Wen Nongnong caught it in a fluster, and the warm, smooth touch made her feel incredibly relieved.
Gu Linchao, that spendthrift son, suddenly let go. Isn't he afraid of breaking the jade?
"You can tell me what you want; you don't need to ask others for it."
Gu Linchao's low, cold voice slowly rang out.
Wen Nongnong opened her beautiful eyes wide in surprise, thinking she was hallucinating.
"Oh, I understand." After a while, she smiled and carefully put the jade pendant away close to her body.
Although she didn't know much about jade, the jade felt warm and smooth to the touch, and since it belonged to Gu Linchao, it must be of extraordinary value.
Gu Linchao caught a glimpse of her movements out of the corner of his eye, and suddenly felt his lips were a little dry. He picked up the cup on the table and drank the water in one gulp.
Seeing the couple acting as if no one else was around, Xiao Yan angrily banged on the table and pointed to his throat.
Gu Linchao glanced at him and suddenly flicked a wisp of energy at him.
Xiao Yan was finally able to speak, but he didn't dare to say anything more. He gave Gu Linchao a "you're ruthless" look and then slunk back to his seat.
Not long after, the Hui prince and his entourage, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Rites, also arrived.
Just as Atuo Qingye was about to step forward upon seeing Gu Linchao and Wen Nongnong, the sound of a eunuch announcing something suddenly came from outside the arena.
"The Emperor has arrived!"
"The Empress Dowager has arrived!"
Upon their arrival, everyone except Gu Linchao and Wen Nongnong stood up and bowed.
However, what everyone was more curious about was the woman following behind Gu Heng.
The woman looked very frail, with her eyes lowered at all times, as if she were somewhat shy. She was wearing a light pink dress and followed closely behind Gu Heng.
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