Xiao Xu improved at a speed that was visible to the naked eye.

On the second day, Xiao Xu sat up from the bed, and on the fourth day, he was helped by Xiao Guizi to walk around, and on the sixth day, he was able to walk around the bedroom by himself for a while.

Gu Guanning has never shown up.

Xiao Xu did not move out and continued to lie in Gu Wanning's bedroom.

Gu Wanning simply gave up his bedroom and lived alone in another bedroom. The two bedrooms are quite close to each other, just a few steps away. Gu Wanning didn't go to see him again.

Every day, Linglong will regularly report Xiao Xu's situation.

"Qi Yu Niangniang, the emperor stayed today to walk around a stick of incense, and his appetite was also quite good, and he ate two bowls of hot porridge. Linglong said in a low voice: "Imperial Doctor Xu said that the emperor's dragon body is no longer in trouble, and in a few days, he will be able to go to court." ”

Gu Wanning nodded slightly.

It was early afternoon, and she sat leisurely by the window, holding a book in her hand, occasionally turning a page or two. Or casually look out the window. The eyebrows are calm and the expression is peaceful.

Linglong looked at the bottom of her eyes, feeling both relieved and a little uneasy.

Niangniang has been like this for the past few days, she doesn't ask about everything in the palace, and she doesn't care about the affairs of the court, even if the Gillian sister and brother come to ask for peace, they also look light.

Linglong was apprehensive in her heart, and discussed it with Linlang a few times in private.

Linlang was quite calm: "Niangniang's nerves have been tense, but now she is relaxed, physically and mentally exhausted, and she has to rest for a while." Don't be nervous. ”

Linglong muttered: "You can't avoid the emperor all the time!"

Linlang asked rhetorically: "Can the emperor ask someone to invite the mother?"

Not really.

Gu Wanning didn't go, and Xiao Xu never urged. Just silently stayed alone in the dormitory to recuperate...... It's a bit pitiful to say.

Linglong's mind was a little dazed, Gu Wanning's eyes swept slightly, and he didn't say much, only said, "You retreat first." Something to do back and forth. ”

Linglong reined in her mind and answered yes.

……

As soon as Linglong retreated, Gillian came.

Gu Wanning glanced at Gillian and said half-jokingly: "It seems that I don't want to be quiet today." ”

In the past six days, Gillian has come every day. One mouth is how the father is, and the meaning of flattering and interceding is very obvious.

was told by Gu Guanning's intentions, Gillian didn't feel ashamed, she stepped forward with a smile, grabbed Gu Guanning's arm and shook it: "Queen Mother, my father can stay and move around today." Doesn't the Queen Mother want to see it for herself?"

Gu Wanning responded briefly: "I don't want to." ”

Gillian: "......"

Poor father!

"Gillian," Gu Wanning opened her mouth before Gillian wanted to speak, her expression was calm, and a trace of tiredness flashed on her face: "This is a matter between me and your father." ”

"I know you're worried about us. It's just that no one can interfere in the affairs between me and him. You are our eldest daughter, your father has always loved you the most, and you also feel sorry for your father. I can relate to this feeling. ”

"I'm not mad at him. I'm just too tired. ”

Too tired to see him anymore.

Too tired to love him anymore.

All the passion for love seems to have been exhausted. The heart is empty, like a dry well, and there are no waves.

Although Gillian is smart and precocious, she is too young, how can she experience such a desolate and tired state of mind? She just longed for her parents to be reconciled, and longed for everything to return to the way it was before Xiao Xu was sick.

Seeing Gu Wanning's undisguised tiredness, Gillian felt an inexplicable pain in her heart, and said in a low voice: "Queen Mother, in the future, I will be in front of you, and I will not mention my father." ”

Gu Wanning smiled slightly, and reached out to caress Gillian's hair: "He is your father, it is natural for you to love him and respect him." Don't be estranged from him because of me. ”

Gillian endured and endured, but in the end she still couldn't help it: "Will the queen mother always be so alienated from her father?"

Gu Wanning smiled silently.

Gillian reluctantly stopped talking.

Father, I really tried my best!

……

In the afternoon, Empress Dowager Min came to the Jiaofang Palace.

Since Xiao Xu woke up, Empress Dowager Min has come at least three times a day. Xiao Xu's condition improved so obviously, and the smile on Empress Dowager Min's face became more and more.

After seeing Xiao Xu, Empress Dowager Min came to Gu Wanning's bedroom again.

"Guanning," Empress Dowager Min affectionately took Gu Guanning's hand and asked for a long and short question: "You worked too hard a few days ago." It's time to rest. How's your appetite today, and what did you eat at noon?"

Gu Wanning smiled and answered one by one.

Empress Dowager Min seems to be dull, but in fact she is wise and stupid. knew that there was something wrong between Gu Wanning and Xiao Xu, but he never mentioned it.

After a few words of greeting, Empress Dowager Min said softly: "Ah Xu's health is getting better every day, and there is no major incident in the palace." Why don't you go back to Dingbeihou Mansion to live for a while. Gillian and them, they are taken care of by the mourning family for a few points. ”

This proposal made Gu Guanning's "dry well" react.

"It's fine. Gu Wanning's eyes flashed with a long-lost look: "In this way, you will have to work hard for the queen mother." ”

Empress Dowager Min smiled again and again: "What kind of hard work is this. You just have to return to Ning with peace of mind, the mourning family is of no great use, and it is no problem to hold on for a month or two. ”

A familiar warmth floated in Gu Wanning's heart.

Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law for several years, Empress Dowager Min treats her as a daughter-in-law, and she is really impeccable.

……

The news that Gu Wanning was going to return to Ning quickly spread in the Jiaofang Palace.

Linlang and the others were very happy, and they had already packed up their clothes without waiting for orders.

"Linlang," Yingluo asked in a low voice, "How long will Niangniang stay in Ningning this time?"

At this time, it was just September, and if you brought winter clothes with you, it would mean that you would have to live in the Hou Mansion for two or three months.

Linlang thought for a moment and said, "Bring it first." ”

Yingluo nodded.

Chen Yueniang went back to the Hou Mansion to deliver the letter first, and Linlang and the others packed up. In the early morning of the second day, Gu Guanning left the palace in a carriage and returned to the Dingbei Hou Mansion.

Gu Guanning has not returned to Ning for three years. Sitting in the carriage, there was a slight feeling of nostalgia.

Linlang keenly sensed a trace of Gu Wanning's tightness, and smiled softly: "Niangniang hasn't seen Mrs. Tai for a long time." This time, I just happened to accompany Mrs. Tai more. ”

Gu Wanning smiled and hummed.

The Dingbei Hou Mansion opened the main gate, and more than ten people from four generations, headed by Mrs. Tai, greeted each other in the mansion.

Gu Wanning got out of the carriage with the help of Linlang Linglong.

"Welcome to the Queen!" the lady bowed. The Wu family, the Fang family, and others saluted together.

Gu Wanning's eyes swept over the familiar faces, and his heart was overflowed with warmth that surged up instantly, and the whole person suddenly relaxed a lot: "No courtesy." ”

Then, he stepped forward, personally helped Mrs. Tai, and said softly: "Grandmother, I'm back." ”

Mrs. Tai stood up straight, her eyes fell on Gu Wanning's face, and there was clearly a flash of water in her eyes. But a happy smile appeared on his face: "Okay, it's good to come back." ”