"So you still remember your identity." Wen Nongnong said helplessly, but had to remind him, "In Daye, regardless of whether you were defiled or not, after what happened last night, you are already considered unclean in their eyes, so you must not tell anyone about this."
A-Tuo Jiang Hua was stunned, "That serious? But my innocence is still intact..."
“It’s more serious than you can imagine,” Wen Nongnong said seriously. “The palace is the place with the most rules in the world. If you want to stay in the palace, you must not let anyone know about this.”
Atuo Jianghua nodded blankly, "I understand." After saying that, she sighed, "Why does your Daye have so many rules? It's better for me to go back to Xinjiang. This kind of thing is not a big deal at all."
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do, don't you understand?" Wen Nongnong said helplessly. "Besides, I advised you before and told you to think it over carefully, but you wouldn't listen and insisted on rushing into that palace."
However, if you change your mind now, it shouldn't be too late. After all, you are a princess of Xinjiang, and the Emperor's attention is all on Wen Ruyi. If you insist on returning to Xinjiang, the Emperor shouldn't stop you.”
A Tuo Jiang Hua shook her head, "No, since I chose to enter the palace myself, I will not go back on my word."
Wen Nongnong rubbed her forehead, truly defeated by her stubbornness.
...
The Imperial Palace.
For the first time ever, Gu Linchao was late for court.
When he entered the main hall, everyone was extremely surprised.
Gu Heng was also surprised, but then he frowned.
Is the Imperial Uncle so reckless because he thinks that the great cause can't be accomplished without him, relying on the power he holds?
Gu Heng's eyes held a sinister glint.
Xiao Yan, who was yawning, was quite surprised to see that Gu Linchao was late today.
After the court session ended, he quickly approached, suppressing a yawn, and asked curiously, "Where did you go last night? Why are you late? You're always the first one here." Then, as if remembering something, he winked and said, "You didn't spend the whole night partying with Nong Nong, did you?"
Gu Linchao glanced at him indifferently, then suddenly noticed a clear scratch on his neck. He paused, then asked, "What about you? What were you doing last night?"
Xiao Yan noticed his gaze and felt a pang of guilt. He quickly tugged at his clothes, trying to cover up the scratches, and said casually, "Where could I go? I'll just stay home and sleep, of course."
Gu Linchao remained noncommittal, only saying, "I heard that you have some connection with Yanliu, the top courtesan of Yanxu Tower."
Xiao Yan was startled and stammered, "You never ask about my private affairs, how do you know so much?"
“There are some things that I can find out if I want to,” Gu Linchao said meaningfully.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan remained silent for a moment before saying, "Alright, alright, I won't hide it from you anymore. Last night, I was tricked by that stinky woman Yan Liu, and I almost ended up with her... Luckily, I still had a shred of reason left, otherwise my innocence would have been ruined by her."
Gu Linchao said, "That person is not Yanliu."
Xiao Yan asked in surprise, "If it's not her, then who else could it be?"
Gu Linchao glanced at him but didn't say anything.
Xiao Yan became even more curious, "Do you know who it is?"
Gu Linchao remained silent, which made Xiao Yan anxious and restless. "Since you know, just tell me."
“What can you do if I tell you?” Gu Linchao retorted.
Xiao Yan choked, speechless.
Yes, what can he do? He can't possibly marry her, can he?
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