A Tuo Jiang explained, "My husband and I live in the same place, so it's not that difficult for us to see each other."
Wen Nongnong seemed to be deep in thought, then suddenly asked, "Master, will my sister eventually be able to be with the one she loves?"
The master glanced at Atuo Jianghua and said, “Judging from this fortune and the young lady’s appearance, your love life will likely be fraught with difficulties. If you want to reunite with your beloved, you may have to face death to survive.”
Atuo Jianghua was even more confused. "What does that mean? I don't understand."
The master smiled faintly and remained silent.
A-Tuo Jiang Hua was about to ask again, but the master said, "What matters between people is fate. If there is fate, even if there are many obstacles, you can still be together. Just let nature take its course, young lady."
A-Tuo Jiang Hua frowned, still not quite understanding what he meant. She turned to look at Wen Nongnong, "What do you mean? Did you understand?"
Wen Nongnong said, "Let's go out first." As she spoke, she thanked the master.
"Amitabha Buddha," the master chanted.
After the two left, Atuo Jianghua couldn't wait to say, "Nongnong, what did that monk mean? What Weaver Girl, what Cowherd? Aren't I already in the palace? Meeting the Emperor isn't that difficult. Could it be that the obstacle between me and the Emperor is Wen Ruyi?"
Wen Nongnong pondered for a moment, then couldn't help but whisper, "Jiang Hua, have you ever considered that perhaps your relationship with the Emperor was just a mistake, and that he wasn't the right person for you?"
A-Tuo Jiang Hua was bewildered. "But I took a liking to him at first sight at the banquet that day."
Wen Nongnong had to remind her, "Wasn't the person who amazed you at first glance my prince? It turns out that because my prince had me, you settled for the emperor instead?"
Actually, I've always been curious about your taste. There were so many outstanding men at the banquet that day, why did you only take a liking to the Emperor? My second brother, even my uncle, aren't they all better than the Emperor?"
"Your second brother?" Atuo Jianghua asked in confusion. "There were too many people at the time, I didn't notice him. And the Duke of Jingguo you mentioned, forget about him. I think he may be good-looking, but he's very unreliable. He's a complete idiot."
Wen Nongnong paused for a moment, then suddenly said with a laugh, "But why do I feel like he looks a lot like you?"
“How are we alike? I’m not like him at all,” A-Tuo Jianghua said disdainfully.
Wen Nongnong remained noncommittal.
A Tuo Jiang Hua said, "Forget it, let's not talk about him anymore. Let's go down the mountain to play."
“But there’s a meditation session this afternoon,” Wen Nongnong reminded her.
Atuo Jianghua wailed, "Can I not go?"
"I'm afraid not, unless you're willing to be punished by the Empress Dowager," Wen Nongnong said. She didn't want to go, but she had no choice.
A-Tuo Jiang Hua looked a bit listless. "Then I'll go back and take a nap. You can come and wake me up in the afternoon."
"Alright then." Wen Nongnong nodded.
The two returned to their respective monasteries.
Wen Nongnong went inside to retrieve the letter she had written the night before. Just as she was about to leave, she saw Si Yi walk back from outside.
"What are you doing?" Si asked, frowning as he saw the letter in her hand.
“You’re back just in time. I was just about to ask you how to send a letter back to the Prince.” Wen Nongnong asked.
"Why send a letter?" Si Yi looked at her in confusion. She was going back in a few days, so why send a letter?
Wen Nongnong said, "Someone like you who has no family wouldn't understand."
Upon hearing this, Si Yi turned and left.
"Hey, hey, don't go! You haven't told me how to mail this letter yet!" Wen Nongnong quickly chased after him and grabbed his arm.
Si Yi rudely shook off her hand, "Your Highness, please have some self-respect."
Wen Nongnong quickly raised her hands, "Don't you have to overreact?"
Si Yi took a deep breath and reached out, "Give it to me."
Wen Nongnong was stunned for a moment before she realized what was happening. She quickly handed over the letter and instructed, "You must mail it for me."
Si Yi glanced at her coldly and said, "Troublesome." Although he said that, he took the letter and left.
Wen Nongnong pouted. Had this kid spent too much time with Gu Linchao? He had actually learned Gu Linchao's aloofness perfectly. If he wasn't familiar with him, he would have been scared off, but now that he was familiar with him, he was just so-so and not difficult to deal with.
In the evening, after finishing her vegetarian meal, Wen Nongnong lay on the table and scribbled on paper and pen.
She hasn't been able to find an opportunity to go to Tunzhou recently. The songs and dances she taught the girls at Baihualou are probably not enough. After returning to the capital this time, she must find an opportunity to go to Tunzhou.
Since she has some time now, she can list out the songs and dances she will teach them next.
She doodled until late at night, only to find that the music from the previous two nights had not played again tonight.
She put away her paper and pen, pushed open the door and went out, but she didn't see Si Yi.
Just as she was about to step down the steps to see if he was on the roof, she saw a shadow suddenly jump down from the roof and land silently.
"Si Yi, were you really on the roof just now?" After recognizing Si Yi, she took two steps forward and asked doubtfully.
"Hmm," Si Yi replied indifferently.
“That song didn’t play again tonight. Did that person finally get bored and leave?” Wen Nongnong asked again.
“There are disciples from Huangming Temple guarding the back mountain tonight. That person probably noticed, so he didn’t come back,” Si Yi explained.
Wen Nongnong was surprised, "You arranged this?"
“It’s Master Xuanqing,” Si Yi said calmly. “It’s late, go to sleep.”
Wen Nongnong nodded, "I know, you should go to sleep early too."
Si Yi ignored her and leaped onto the roof.
Wen Nongnong looked on with great envy.
When will she be able to master such light-footed skills?
She sighed and went back to her room to sleep.
The following day, at the Regent's Palace.
As soon as Gu Linchao finished his court session, Steward Chen brought in a letter, cheerfully saying, "Your Highness, take a look, who sent you this letter?"
Gu Linchao took the letter, initially thinking it contained some official correspondence, but upon opening it, he discovered it was from Wen Nongnong.
He paused, his long fingers tracing the letter.
Today is the fourth day since Nong Nong went to Huangming Temple. In fact, he hasn't seen her for three days.
I thought she had only been gone for a few days and would be back soon, so it wouldn't have any impact.
But only he knew that he felt very uncomfortable not seeing her these past few days.
He even felt an urge to abandon his official duties and go to Huangming Temple to find her.
Unbeknownst to him, she had already influenced him to this extent.
He rubbed his temples and gave a slight, bitter smile.
Steward Chen, who had not yet left, saw that the prince's expression was noticeably different after opening the letter, and couldn't help but smile knowingly.
He knew that the letter from the princess would surely please the prince, and it did indeed come to pass.
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