Chapter 904: The Young Empress (41)

After collecting the gifts, Tang Guo changed her clothes and left the palace accompanied by the Chief Eunuch and several guards.

She didn't alert anyone. If an Empress wanted to secretly visit Nan Yunchuan without anyone knowing, it was an easy matter.

The people left behind by the late Emperor alone were more than capable of arranging such things flawlessly.

The Chief Eunuch followed behind her nervously, feeling that something was bound to happen today.

She secretly glanced at the spirited and excited Empress. Honestly, she didn't look much like someone pining for Nan Yunchuan.

But once they left the palace and boarded the carriage, the Empress's expression transformed into one of anxiety and longing.

The Chief Eunuch quietly wiped the cold sweat from her forehead. Having served the Empress since childhood, she had never known that the Empress possessed such a side.

This ability to change expressions was faster than turning the pages of a book.

The system remarked inwardly, That's because you don't know what a drama queen is. If you want to understand how one is born, just ask my host.

Before long, Tang Guo arrived at the courtyard where Nan Yunchuan was supposedly recuperating.

Because she had already ordered that no one was to enter and warn him, although there were Nan Yunchuan's people stationed there, they could only stand by helplessly, drenched in cold sweat under the watchful eyes of the Empress's guards. There wasn't even a chance to slip inside and send word.

Thus, when Tang Guo stepped in, expecting to see the “beloved” she had supposedly missed for so long, what greeted her instead was the sight of her beloved laughing and playing with her own elder sister.

More specifically, Tang Nuoyue had accidentally stumbled, and Nan Yunchuan instinctively caught her. Their eyes met, and both felt that it was the perfect opportunity to deepen their relationship.

So when Tang Guo walked through the door—

Their lips were already pressed together.

The system practically exploded with excitement.

Wow, this is explosive! Coming here wasn't a waste after all.

The Chief Eunuch inwardly wailed.

I knew something would happen. I knew I shouldn't have been so curious and followed along.

Tang Guo raised an eyebrow. Things had progressed even faster than she had imagined. Tang Nuoyue had worked hard indeed. Without her cooperation, Nan Yunchuan would never have succeeded so smoothly.

The two people also sensed something was wrong and hurriedly turned around, only to find Tang Guo standing there.

The amused interest on Tang Guo's face instantly faded into cold indifference.

Her eyes fixed directly on Nan Yunchuan. Behind her stood many attendants, all carrying the precious gifts she had brought specifically for him.

Tang Nuoyue was dumbfounded.

She truly hadn't expected the Empress to come at this moment.

In her previous life, the Empress rarely left the palace.

That was why she had wholeheartedly cooperated with Nan Yunchuan's act, without the slightest psychological burden.

My dear Empress sister, my dear Empress sister, what you're seeing is all a misunderstanding! I really have no intention of stealing your man!

Besides, this man is no good at all!

That Imperial Consort in your harem is much better. He's loyal and would never betray you. This man is nothing but scum! Don't lose your temper over him and end up killing your own elder sister!

Tang Nuoyue felt like crying.

But the one who wanted to cry even more was Nan Yunchuan.

Especially when he saw the Empress, who would usually greet him with a gentle smile, wearing once again that indifferent and distant expression.

His heart suddenly ached.

At that instant, it felt as though something had slipped away from him.

He wanted to grasp it, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't.

Opening his mouth, he wanted to explain.

But there was no explaining what had just happened.

Only then did he realize that he and Tang Nuoyue were still embracing each other.

His expression changed, and he hurriedly released Tang Nuoyue.

Tang Nuoyue also jumped away as if burned.

Like him, she wanted to explain something, but neither of them had the slightest idea where to begin.
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