A hint of gloom appeared in Gu Heng's eyes. Just as he was about to speak, another courtier said, "Your Majesty is also going to take a concubine. Since Princess Atuo is in love with Your Majesty, Your Majesty can simply go with the flow and bring her into the harem."
The speaker was a senior official in the imperial court.
Since he said so, more court officials echoed his sentiments.
For a time, the voices of court officials were all requesting the emperor to take Princess Atuo as his concubine.
Gu Heng looked gloomy and subconsciously wanted to ask Gu Linchao for help again, but seeing his uncle's calm demeanor, he had no choice but to give up.
He is the emperor; it's impossible for his uncle to intervene in everything.
Moreover, what the ministers said was not without reason.
Anyway, even if he marries Atuo Jianghua, if he doesn't like her, he can just leave her there, and it won't affect him much.
Thinking of this, he said in a deep voice, "Since all my ministers agree, then I have no objection. The Ministry of Rites should select a date as soon as possible so that Princess Atuo can be welcomed into the palace."
"Your Majesty is wise!" the ministers exclaimed in unison.
Gu Heng's lips twitched slightly.
After the court session ended, Gu Heng returned to the inner palace with a dark expression.
Xiao Yan watched him walk away, shook his head secretly, and said to Gu Linchao who was walking over, "I saw that kid was trying to ask you for help just now, why didn't you speak up for him?"
“He’s not a child anymore. I can’t make all the decisions for him,” Gu Linchao said calmly.
“That’s true. If you do too much, people might not only be ungrateful, but they might also become suspicious of you,” Xiao Yan said in a low voice.
Gu Linchao glanced at him but didn't say anything more.
Xiao Yan was smart enough not to say anything more.
The two walked a few steps forward and ran into Wen Shiqing and Wen Tingyun.
"Aren't those your father-in-law and brother-in-law?" Xiao Yan said jokingly, and before Gu Linchao could speak, he walked straight up and greeted them warmly, "Duke of Dingguo and his heir."
"Duke Jingguo." Wen Shiqing and his son nodded to him in return, and when they saw Gu Linchao walking up behind him, they bowed slightly. "Greetings, Regent."
"No need for formalities," Gu Linchao said slowly. He paused and looked at Wen Tingyun. "I heard you went to Jinzhou to investigate a case last time. I have read the report submitted by the Ministry of Justice. You did a very good job. You have made a great contribution this time."
"Your Highness is too kind. Serving the court is my duty, and I dare not take credit for it," Wen Tingyun said modestly.
The group talked as they walked out.
Upon reaching the palace gates and as they parted, Wen Tingyun couldn't help but say, "Your Highness, Nong Nong can be quite childish at times. I hope Your Highness can be more tolerant of her."
Gu Linchao paused, then nodded. "Your Highness, rest assured, Nong Nong is fine. You need not worry."
Upon hearing this, Wen Shiqing and his son secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "Thank you for your trouble, Your Highness."
Gu Linchao shook his head and rode away.
Wen Shiqing was now truly relieved.
"It seems that His Highness treats Nong Nong quite well. I was worried that Nong Nong's personality might displease His Highness."
Wen Tingyun also said, "I was worried at first, but it seems today that the Prince is not the kind of unreasonable person."
On the other side, Xiao Yan rode alongside Gu Linchao and said jokingly, "When I saw the Duke of Dingguo and his son meet you, they seemed quite wary. I was a little surprised, after all, they are upright officials in the court, never forming cliques with their colleagues, and never showing any fear of anyone."
Later, when Wen Tingyun mentioned my nephew's wife, I realized that the reason they were wary of you was simply because they were worried you would treat their daughter and sister badly. Haha…”
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