With that in mind, Jiang, the leader of the alliance, felt relieved.
Only then did Eunuch Cheng smile and say, "Alliance Leader Jiang, don't feel pressured. I'm just inviting that person back to the capital to meet His Highness."
Jiang, the leader of the alliance, nodded. He had his own ways of contacting Zhang Banxian and immediately informed him of Zhang Banxian's whereabouts.
With the clues from Zhang Banxian, Eunuch Cheng successfully "invited" Zhang Banxian and took him back to the capital.
During this period, Gu Mu received a series of messages about Zhang Banxian.
And the news about Eunuch Cheng reached Gu Mu before his men did.
Eunuch Cheng wrote down the story told by Alliance Leader Jiang on paper, along with his own speculations.
This further confirms Gu Mu's idea that the Zhang Banxian on the surface is not the real Zhang Banxian.
Gu Mu rubbed his temples and threw the note into the brazier.
He's been dealing with too much official business these days and his head is starting to ache.
After all, he was going to take over this world sooner or later, so it wasn't unreasonable to start building it now.
The day he takes down the young emperor is not far off.
Gu Mu was rubbing his temples when he suddenly felt a warmth on his fingers.
A pair of soft, warm hands covered his fingers.
Then gently press on his temples.
Without turning around, Gu Mu knew who it was just by smelling that familiar fragrance.
During this period, Shen Ling often brought him snacks to his study. In fact, Gu Mu knew as soon as Shen Ling entered the study today.
But to his surprise, when Shen Ling saw him rubbing his temples, she took the initiative to massage them for him.
"Your Highness, the world has just experienced war, thank you for your concern," Shen Ling said softly.
She knew what Gu Mu meant to the entire world; without Gu Mu, the Southern Kingdom would face annihilation.
At that time, the people will suffer, be displaced, and families will be torn apart.
But now, people live in peace and contentment, with enough to eat and wear, and their lives are getting better and better.
This is all because of the man in front of me.
Therefore, Shen Ling would bring Gu Mu snacks when he stayed up late reading memorials, and would also massage his temples when he had a headache.
“However, Your Highness…” Shen Ling leaned down slightly, whispering in Gu Mu’s ear, “If you have a headache, simply pressing your temples won’t help…”
"Your Majesty, I have a way to help you." Behind Gu Mu, where he couldn't see, Shen Ling revealed a... meaningful smile.
Your Highness... I cannot bear to let go of all hatred upon seeing your face.
What can I do? You've made me fall in love with you...
so……
I only want to see Your Highness love me, yet I am also in unbearable pain...
"After reading the memorial, shall we give it a try?" Shen Ling gently slid her hand down Gu Mu's face: "Your Highness, I will not disturb you any longer."
Gu Mu sensed Shen Ling leaving his side, but she did not leave the study.
Instead, she obediently stayed by his side, grinding ink for him.
In the candlelight, Shen Ling's face was serene and beautiful.
During this period, Shen Ling was noticeably less melancholic than before, and would occasionally show a smile.
Even her two mischievous little tiger teeth looked exceptionally cute.
Gu Mu felt that he was incredibly lucky to marry such a beautiful princess.
After finally finishing reading the memorials, Chen Ling was already slumped over the table, her eyes half-closed, as if she had fallen asleep.
From this angle, you can only see her perfect profile.
Gu Mu was about to carry her back to bed when he touched Shen Ling's shoulder and saw her eyelashes flutter and her eyes open immediately.
Although it was night, it appeared exceptionally bright under the candlelight.
"Your Highness..." Shen Ling obediently placed her hands on Gu Mu's neck, letting Gu Mu pick her up: "Let's go to my room tonight..."
Shen Ling's voice was soft, as if she had just woken up, but hadn't slept very soundly and was still groggy after being woken up.
"Okay." Gu Mu frowned, not expecting Shen Ling to be so proactive.
Is it because she's more familiar with the environment in her room, and she feels safer the first time there?
It doesn't matter whose room I go to, as long as there's a bed and the door is closed so no one can come in and bother me.
"I will obey your will." Gu Mu carried Chen Ling and walked towards Xue Luo Courtyard.
Upon entering Shen Ling's room, Gu Mu had just closed the door and was about to throw Shen Ling onto the bed.
But Shen Ling clung to his neck and refused to get down: "Your Highness, aren't you having a headache? I have a way."
"It doesn't hurt anymore."
A moment of spring night is worth a thousand pieces of gold. With so many imperial physicians, why would he need Shen Ling to cure his headache?
Besides, the headache is just from worrying and being tired these past few days, it's not an illness, and it's not worth making a big deal out of it and wasting this beautiful night.
But Shen Ling wouldn't let it go and insisted on giving Gu Muzhi a headache.
She straightened her expression and said seriously, "Your Highness is the pillar of the people. If Your Highness were to fall, how could the people of this world have such a happy life now?"
"Therefore, in my opinion, Your Highness's good health is of paramount importance."
Shen Ling looked intently into Gu Mu's eyes and met his gaze.
Gu Mu could see the sincerity in Shen Ling's eyes.
Shen Ling genuinely hopes he is in good health.
Whether he feels pain or not is unknown.
For a moment, Gu Mu felt a surge of emotion.
Besides, at a time like this, if he doesn't go along with Chen Ling, should he force him?
What if Chen Ling releases those poisonous insects again? Wouldn't it take him another half an hour to cure the poison?
Finally, after a fierce internal struggle, Gu Mu nodded: "As the Princess wishes."
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