But he didn't actually do anything to her. Just because of his confused state last night, he's going to marry her. That's too high a price to pay.
Thinking of this, he quickly said, "Forget it, I don't want to know anymore. I need to go home and sleep." After saying that, he ran away in a flash.
Gu Linchao was not surprised by his choice.
The two were about the same age and had practically grown up together. He knew Xiao Yan's personality very well. He loved freedom, disliked being restrained, and was most afraid of getting married. Even his mother couldn't do anything about it.
He naturally couldn't take any responsibility for last night's accident.
...
After leaving court, Gu Heng did not go to the Imperial Study, but went directly to the palace where Wen Ruyi lived.
Two days ago, Empress Dowager Guo took Wen Ruyi away from the Jiuchen Palace and arranged for her to stay in another palace.
When Gu Heng entered, Wen Ruyi had already gotten up and was sitting at the table, quietly eating her meal. When she saw him coming, she quickly got up to greet him.
"What brings Your Majesty here today?"
Gu Heng said unhappily, "You don't want me to come?"
Wen Ruyi was taken aback for a moment, then said shyly, "Of course I would like to, but Your Majesty is always concerned about state affairs, so I dare not disturb you."
Upon hearing this, Gu Heng's expression softened, and he sat down to the side. However, thinking of Gu Linchao, he felt extremely troubled.
Wen Ruyi glanced at his face and said gently, "Your Majesty seems to have something on your mind. May I tell you? Although I can't help you with anything, I still hope to share some of your burden."
Looking at her gentle and frail face, Gu Heng felt much better and suddenly said, "I'm fine, I just suddenly felt like going to the Regent's Palace. Would you like to come with me?"
"The Regent's Palace?" Wen Ruyi was taken aback.
Gu Heng nodded, "I am very grateful to my royal uncle for his great cause and would like to get closer to him."
Upon hearing this, Wen Ruyi sneered inwardly. Was the Emperor being sarcastic? What did he mean by wanting to get close to Gu Linchao? He clearly already harbored suspicion towards him, yet couldn't do anything to him for the time being.
No wonder you looked so pale just now, it was because of Gu Linchao.
However, the fact that the Emperor was suspicious of Gu Linchao was something she was happy to see.
As long as Gu Linchao falls, Wen Nongnong will lose her support, and all the suffering she has endured will be returned to her.
Thinking it over, she suddenly lowered her head and murmured, "Your Majesty, it's better if I don't go..."
"Why?" Gu Heng looked at her, puzzled.
Wen Ruyi said, "Last time, the Empress Dowager misunderstood me, thinking that I had something going on with the Regent... I don't want to go, lest I give people something to talk about again."
Gu Heng breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. "I already said it was a misunderstanding, why bother? It's all in the past. You're cooped up in the palace all day, it's a rare opportunity to leave, so let's go together."
"Then...this concubine obeys the decree." Wen Ruyi appeared hesitant, but inwardly she was quite delighted.
If they could go to the Regent's Palace openly and honestly, and even go with the Emperor, Wen Nongnong would be very surprised when she saw it.
Now that she is pregnant with the emperor's child and enjoys the emperor's favor, it's time for everyone to see her.
The corners of her lips curled up almost imperceptibly.
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The Regent's Palace.
Gu Linchao had just entered the study and sat down when Wen Nongnong came in carrying a tea tray.
Thinking about what happened this morning, Gu Linchao's handsome face flushed, and his fingers curled up.
Wen Nong Nong did not notice his strange behavior. She stepped forward and offered him a cup of ginseng tea. "Your Highness, I've brewed you a cup of ginseng tea. Please try it."
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