When Wen Nongnong brought the tea over, Master Xuanqing had already finished taking Gu Linchao's pulse.
Seeing this, she quickly stepped forward, "Abbot, how is the Prince's injury?"
Master Xuanqing said, "Hengzhi should rest in bed more these next few days. Although the injury isn't in a vital area, the wound is quite deep, so he needs to reduce strenuous activity."
Upon hearing this, Wen Nongnong's heart tightened. She quickly handed the teacup to Master Xuanqing and then reached out to open Gu Linchao's clothes to check his injuries.
Gu Linchao noticed and quickly took her hand, "It's okay, don't be nervous."
"I want to check if the wound has been torn," Wen Nongnong said.
"No," Gu Linchao said firmly.
Master Xuanqing looked at the two with a smile, stood up and said, "I have a meditation seat, so I'll take my leave now. I'll come to see you again tomorrow."
"Take care, Master." Gu Linchao also stood up.
Wen Nongnong then said, "I'll see the abbot off."
"No need, no need, you take care of Hengzhi." Master Xuanqing said and then left.
Wen Nongnong helped Gu Linchao back to his room and laid him down on the bed.
As soon as he lay down, Wen Nongnong came to take off his robe.
Gu Linchao's breath hitched, and he pressed down on her hand, "What does Nongnong want to do?"
Wen Nongnong was taken aback. Seeing his somewhat nervous expression, she said, amused and exasperated, "Your Highness is injured. What do you think I can do?"
Gu Linchao's handsome face flushed, and he awkwardly moved his hand away.
Wen Nong Nong took the opportunity to unbutton his clothes and check his injuries.
But once she unbuttoned her clothes, she could no longer smile.
The white cloth wrapped around Gu Linchao's wound was seeping a little blood.
It must be because I haven't been able to lie down and rest since I got up this morning.
She felt a pang of sympathy.
Just as I was about to call Lüqiao over for help, Lüqiao had already arrived, followed by another person.
"Miss, Physician Lin has arrived."
Wen Nong Nong turned her head and saw Physician Lin carrying a medicine box, walking in panting.
"Imperial Physician Lin." Her face lit up with joy.
Physician Lin leaned against the door, panting heavily. "Greetings, Your Highness."
"No need for formalities." Seeing how tired he was, Wen Nongnong guessed it was because he was in a hurry to get there. "Physician Lin, please sit down for a while."
Physician Lin didn't stand on ceremony. Despite his advanced age, he was dragged out of bed by Xiao Yan before it was even dark, and then he rushed over.
Lü Qiao poured him a glass of water.
After drinking the water, Physician Lin's breathing calmed down considerably, and he got up and walked towards the bedside.
"This humble official greets Your Highness."
"No need for formalities," Gu Linchao said gently.
"I heard from the Duke of Jingguo that the Prince was injured and poisoned. Let me examine him for you."
"Um."
Physician Lin put down his medicine box and first examined Gu Linchao's injuries. Seeing that the wound was bleeding, he quickly took out medicine and a white cloth from the box and cleaned and bandaged him again.
"Your Highness should rest in bed as much as possible these next few days and avoid any strenuous activity," he instructed as he bandaged the wound.
Xuan Qing had said the same thing. When Wen Nong Nong saw that the two of them said the same thing, and that Gu Lin Chao's wound was indeed bleeding, she couldn't help but feel guilty. It was because she hadn't taken good care of Gu Lin Chao.
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The capital city, the imperial palace.
Gu Linchao did not attend the morning court session today, which puzzled not only Gu Heng but also all the court officials.
This has never happened before.
After the court session ended, Xiao Yan was summoned to the Imperial Study by Gu Heng.
"Why didn't the Imperial Uncle come to court?" Gu Heng asked with concern.
Xiao Yan glanced at him without showing any emotion, then said in a cynical tone, "You must be tired. The Emperor knows that the Regent has never taken a day off. Even on his wedding day, he led troops into battle."
But now, he and the princess are in perfect harmony, like newlyweds. I guess he's probably taking the princess on a trip to enjoy nature.
A strange glint flashed in Gu Heng's eyes, but he said nothing more. "I understand."
"If Your Majesty has nothing else, then I shall take my leave." Xiao Yan yawned, looking as if he hadn't woken up properly.
"Okay." Gu Heng nodded.
After Xiao Yan left, he sat and pondered for a while. How could someone like Gu Linchao suddenly abandon state affairs and go sightseeing? He always felt that things were not so simple.
After thinking for a moment, he instructed, "Go and invite Si Luo."
Before long, Si Luo was invited over.
"I wonder what Your Majesty has summoned this humble subject for?"
"What are your thoughts on the Regent's leave of absence?" Gu Heng asked.
"That was quite sudden," Si Luo frowned.
Gu Heng tapped his fingers on the table, a look of doubt on his face. "Xiao Yan said he took Wen Nong Nong on a trip, but I don't know if it's true."
Si Luo said, "I did indeed encounter the Regent in Tunzhou yesterday. It seems he went there specifically to fetch the Princess."
Gu Heng was taken aback. "You mean to say that what Xiao Yan said is very likely true?"
"Perhaps," Si Luo said cautiously.
Gu Heng said incredulously, "How could that be? My royal uncle always puts state affairs first. How could he suddenly abandon politics and take Wen Nongnong on a sightseeing trip?"
Thinking of what she had seen in front of the Lu family villa yesterday, Si Luo couldn't help but say, "But the Regent really dotes on the Regent's wife."
"Is it very pampering?" Gu Heng was taken aback.
"Yes, otherwise the Regent's wife wouldn't have gone to Tunzhou, and the Regent wouldn't have personally gone to bring her back. It seems that the Regent can't do without the Regent's wife."
Upon hearing this, Gu Heng pursed his lips and said after a long while, "However, I feel there is still something strange about this matter. You should find out where the Imperial Uncle is now."
Si Luo lowered his head and said, "Your humble servant will go now."
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