"Thank you, Mother." Wen Nongnong took a piece of pastry from the plate. Just as she was about to take a bite, she thought of Gu Linchao next to her and subconsciously put the pastry in her hand to his mouth. "Your Highness has been busy for most of the day and must be hungry. Your Highness, please eat first."
Gu Linchao was taken aback. He wanted to remind her that someone was watching, but seeing her insistence, he had no choice but to take a bite.
"Is it delicious?" Wen Nongnong asked.
"Hmm," Gu Linchao responded softly.
Upon hearing this, Wen Nongnong immediately took a bite of the remaining pastry.
A flush rose to Gu Linchao's handsome face, and he clenched his fists tightly on his lap.
This girl is one thing in private, but how can she be so bold and unrestrained when there are other people around?
He looked away, trying to remain calm, pretending not to see the Empress Dowager's pleased and smiling face.
The Empress Dowager saw the intimate scene between the two and was extremely pleased. Her smile never faded. She never expected that the young couple would be so affectionate in private.
Especially Chao'er. She originally thought that he was aloof, indifferent, and valued rules. In addition, he had been fighting on the battlefield for many years and was used to being tough and didn't understand the tenderness. She thought that Nong Nong would be scared by him. But what did she just see?
Nong Nong wasn't afraid of him at all, and even fed him pastries, which he didn't refuse.
If it were up to his usual temperament, he would definitely have scolded the person at this time, but he didn't.
Moreover, judging from their familiar manner, this must not be the first time they've been this intimate.
The Empress Dowager was relieved.
It seems that she made the right choice in choosing Nong Nong as her daughter-in-law.
There's a saying that one thing can subdue another, and that perfectly describes these two.
Remembering something, she suddenly spoke up, "Granny Zeng, bring up that tonic soup and let the Prince drink it."
"cough!"
Upon hearing the words "tonifying soup," Wen Nongnong choked on the pastry in her mouth and coughed violently.
"Quickly, pour water for the Princess." The Empress Dowager was startled and hurriedly gave the order.
Gu Linchao was also startled by Wen Nongnong. He got up, took the water cup from the palace maid, and fed her water.
Wen Nongnong held his wrist and helped him drink some water, which made him feel a little better.
The Empress Dowager breathed a sigh of relief. "How did he suddenly choke?"
Wen Nongnong thought to herself, "It's all because you suddenly mentioned the tonic soup."
"I ate too fast without realizing it..." she said somewhat embarrassedly.
"It's good that you're alright," the Empress Dowager said with relief and affection.
Before long, Granny Zeng brought out the nourishing soup.
Gu Linchao frowned. Thinking of the consequences of drinking the tonic soup several times, he refused for the first time, "Your Majesty, I am in good health and do not need to drink tonic soup."
The Empress Dowager gave him a meaningful look, "Have you seen the picture album that I had your uncle send you the day before yesterday?"
Speaking of the picture album, both Gu Linchao and Wen Nongnong remembered it.
The former frowned, "Mother, please don't do such things again."
The latter's eyes darted around nervously.
The album was prepared by the Empress Dowager for Gu Linchao, but in the end, it was she who got to feast her eyes.
The box is still under her bed.
This matter must absolutely not be known to Gu Linchao.
The Empress Dowager was unaware that Wen Nongnong already knew about this matter. After hearing Gu Linchao's words, she advised, "You are not young anymore. You should have children with Nongnong as soon as possible. The things you don't understand are all in that book. Take a look and you will know what to do."
Wen Nongnong wiped her sweat. She suspected that the Empress Dowager was driving, but she had no proof.
Besides, would Gu Linchao be unaware of that matter? It actually went to the point where the Empress Dowager had to send him a catalog...
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