Upon hearing this, Madam Xu recalled how her husband had spoken so earnestly at Fu'an Hall, and couldn't help but laugh, saying, "No wonder you claimed from the beginning that you had never met Wen Ruyi and wanted to distance yourself from her."
Lu Yingying praised, "Father is wise."
Wen Shiqing smiled and said, "It was what Nong Nong said in the palace that reminded me. She is right, our Wen family should sever ties with Wen Ruyi. However, your grandmother is probably still not giving up. You all need to keep an eye on things and make sure she has no contact with Wen Ruyi."
"Understood," the group assured.
"However, I was truly surprised by Nong Nong's performance at the banquet today. When did that girl learn kung fu?" Madam Xu frowned, realizing that she didn't understand her daughter at all.
Her biggest worry and concern was for her youngest daughter, but the most unexpected thing was also this daughter.
She knows about wine and also knows martial arts; she feels like she doesn't even recognize her daughter anymore.
After hearing what she said, everyone fell silent for a moment.
Wen Tingyun immediately replied, "Nong Nong's kung fu was taught by me."
"You?" The crowd looked at him suspiciously.
The siblings knew how much they disliked each other in the past, so they deeply disbelieved what he was saying now.
“That girl isn’t as naive and innocent as she seems. She’s quite shrewd. She secretly begged me to teach her. She said she wanted to protect our family, so that’s why I taught her,” Wen Tingyun said without batting an eye.
The people initially didn't believe him, but when they remembered his words that Nong Nong wanted to protect their family, they were instantly moved.
"It seems that girl has been hiding her true abilities all along." Wen Tingyun chuckled, his eyes filled with the pride of an elder brother.
Wen Shiqing nodded, a look of satisfaction on his face. "It seems that's indeed the case."
Neither Xu nor Lu Yingying had any further doubts.
Seeing this, Wen Tingyun secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Wen Nongnong was unaware that her second brother, whom she considered a relative, had resolved a family doubt about her.
The following day, in the imperial court.
Recently, the country has been stable and there has been no war, so there is nothing of great importance to discuss. Gu Heng thought that today would be no different.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he entered the court, the officials submitted memorials one after another, asking him to establish an empress and take concubines to enrich the harem.
He was taken aback, somewhat unprepared for the courtier's request, and subconsciously looked at Gu Linchao beside him, "Uncle, I..."
Gu Linchao glanced at him and said indifferently, "Your Majesty has indeed reached the age to establish an Empress. The harem is currently empty. Your Majesty should listen to the advice of your ministers and select virtuous women to enter the palace."
"We beseech Your Majesty to establish an Empress and take concubines to enrich the harem." The ministers immediately knelt down and kowtowed.
Gu Heng frowned, unsure of what to do.
He had thought about establishing an empress before, but when this day came unexpectedly, he couldn't help but feel a little lost.
After a long pause, he said, "Does the Imperial Uncle and my beloved ministers have any suitable candidates for my consideration?"
Gu Linchao pondered for a moment before saying, "I will instruct the Ministry of Rites to select suitable women and compile a roster for Your Majesty to review."
"In that case, I'll have to trouble you all, my royal uncle and my beloved ministers." Gu Heng secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
It's alright since it hasn't been decided which family's daughter she'll be with.
I'm afraid they already have someone in mind and will force him to take their place.
At this moment, a eunuch hurriedly entered from outside the hall, saying, "Your Majesty, Regent, the Prince of Hui and Princess of Hui are here to pay their respects."
Gu Heng frowned, somewhat surprised, but still said, "Please come in."
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