Seeing this, Wen Nongnong didn't urge him any further, but only instructed, "Then you must remember to eat. The prince said he hates wasting food the most, so you can't waste this food."
Hearing her coquettish tone, Gu Linchao felt a vein throb on his forehead, but he patiently said, "I understand."
Wen Nongnong then picked up the empty food box and prepared to leave.
As she reached the door, she suddenly remembered something and turned back to ask, "What would Your Highness like for lunch? I will instruct the kitchen to prepare it."
Gu Linchao's gaze fell on the files on the table. "No need."
Seeing his unapproachable demeanor, Wen Nongnong secretly pursed her lips. "Alright then." Fine, since he holds so much power, it's only right that he's aloof. Since she's decided to curry favor with him, she can tolerate this cold treatment.
Only after she had walked away did Gu Linchao raise his head and glance at the breakfast on the table.
Wang Houde said with a smile, "Your Highness, the Princess Consort cares about you very much."
Gu Linchao pursed his lips, his voice cold and clear, "Unsolicited kindness is either a sign of ulterior motives or theft."
Wang Houde: "..."
Wen Nongnong, who had returned, stared at Gu Linchao with wide, disbelieving eyes. Although she had indeed been trying to curry favor with him, it was still quite embarrassing to have it said to his face.
Gu Linchao: "..."
Wang Houde: "..."
The atmosphere became somewhat stiff and awkward for a moment.
Wang Houde forced a smile and said, "Um, Your Highness, the master wasn't referring to you."
Gu Linchao glanced at him indifferently. Didn't he know that explaining was tantamount to covering up? And it was so obvious that he was talking about her.
Wen Nongnong raised an eyebrow, coughed lightly, and said against her will, "I know."
Wang Houde secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly stepped out the door, leaving the two of them alone.
The room fell silent again. Gu Linchao broke the silence and asked, "Is something the matter?"
Wen Nong Nong mentally ranted about him, how could he talk about her behind her back without feeling guilty?
"Actually, it's nothing much. I just heard from my second brother that the Prince went to our family's estate last night," Wen Nongnong said bluntly.
"Yes." Gu Linchao nodded.
"I heard that when you left with the Emperor, you also took Wen Ruyi with you." Wen Nongnong looked him over calmly. He probably didn't know that it was Wen Ruyi, otherwise he wouldn't have let Gu Heng bring Wen Ruyi back to the palace.
"Wen Ruyi?" Gu Linchao frowned.
"It's my third sister. She has impure thoughts, so my parents sent her to the estate. But unexpectedly, last night the Emperor took her to the palace." Wen Nongnong said with some worry, "Your Highness, do you think she might harm the Emperor?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Gu Linchao's eyes, then he frowned. "It was her?"
Wen Nongnong sighed, "It seems the Prince doesn't know it's her. That's right, she's wicked. If the Prince knew, how could he have let her enter the palace with the Emperor?"
Gu Linchao glanced at her and finally understood why she was suddenly being so attentive today.
"Understood. I will handle this matter."
Upon hearing this, Wen Nong Nong tactfully replied, "Well then, this concubine will take her leave." With Gu Linchao's intervention, Wen Ruyi probably can't stay in the palace, right?
It's only been one night. Gu Heng wouldn't be so deeply in love with her that he would go against Gu Linchao.
Thinking about it this way, she felt relieved.
Watching her walk out, Gu Linchao lost all interest in handling state affairs. He ordered his men to prepare a horse and went to the palace.
The Imperial Palace, the Hall of Nine Stars.
When Gu Heng returned from court, he learned that his mother, Empress Dowager Guo, had come.
Thinking of the girl he brought back last night, his heart sank, and he quickly went inside.
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