After hearing her gossip, all the civil and military officials went crazy.

Chapter 198 is also a way to save one's life.
Then Fang Lingchu looked at the musician.

"That musician! I didn't prepare anything for you, otherwise how about I give you that piece of music?"

Fang Lingchu stared at him intently.

The musician was momentarily taken aback, caught off guard by the gaze of such a formidable woman.

"Yes, yes, thank you, Princess."

The musician lowered his head, revealing his cute, red pointed ears.

[Guagua, what's going on? I feel like this musician is shy. What did I do?]

I don't know! Men tend to overthink things.

"That's true, alright, alright, let's go back. We still need to take the medicine to my father; Gu Wangyan will need it when he goes to war in a few days!"

Yes, yes, we need to go back and check out the new skills!

Fang Lingchu originally wanted to speak to the Empress, but was stopped by the people around her.

"Princess, Her Majesty said you can go back now that you're alright, right?"

"Oh!"

Fang Lingchu glanced inside suspiciously, then left.

[Guagua, what is Her Majesty the Empress doing in there? She won't even let me say goodbye.]

I didn't do anything! I'm just a little tired and didn't want to see you.

Why don't you want to see me? You haven't done anything wrong.

[Host, you... never mind, let's go back. We still need to give those things to your father!]

Fang Lingchu had someone take her out.

I had a great time chatting with the system along the way.

As soon as I arrived at the door, I saw two figures.

A man dressed in a red official robe appeared unrestrained.

One of them, dressed in full armor, looked dashing and heroic.

[Guagua, those two people standing not far from my carriage look so familiar!]

It's nothing, Gu Wangyan and Jiang Kaixiang are just waiting for you there.

What are they waiting for me to do? What do they want?

The system really needs to cut into Fang Lingchu's brain to see what's inside.

[Host, both of them are interested in you. What can you do while they wait? Besides, Gu Wangyan is leaving in three days. He'll definitely want to say goodbye properly!]

Why does Jiang Kaixiang want to see me? Isn't he in the capital? What does he need me for?

Fang Lingchu's main trait is that she is impervious to reason and no one can stop her from living a great life.

Ask him yourself!

The system no longer wanted to pay attention to its blockhead host.

She's incredibly interested in other people's love gossip, but she just can't seem to connect with her own. It's ridiculous.

The system even felt a little sorry for these men; how could they be in such a miserable state?

Fang Lingchu stopped at a place not too close to the two of them.

"General Gu, Lord Jiang, what a coincidence!"

[Host, what kind of greeting is that?!]

This is just a normal way to greet someone!

Jiang Kaixiang smiled slightly, looked at her, and said, "Unfortunately, I was waiting for you."

Fang Lingchu: ? ? ?

This sentence sounds so familiar!
Did she hear about it somewhere before?

Gu Wangyan's face darkened instantly, having been a step too slow.

He walked over and pulled Fang Lingchu away.

"Princess, I have something to discuss with you."

Jiang Kaixiang didn't reach out to stop him. He understood Gu Wangyan's feelings, but he didn't mind as long as the princess saw him.

System: Jiang Kaixiang has a pretty high level of awareness.
[Host, Gu Wangyan is gone. You can give Jiang Kaixiang a try later; he's got good ambition.]

[Where did you get that from? What are you talking about? What do you mean, "wait until Gu Wangyan leaves, then test Jiang Kaixiang"? Test what?! What have you been watching lately?!]

[It's nothing, you can talk to Gu Wangyan!]

The two of them got into Fang Lingchu's carriage.

"General Gu, what's wrong? Is there something you need?"

Gu Wangyan looked at the girl in front of him. She had red lips and white teeth, and her eyebrows and eyes were like a painting. Every smile and frown made his heart flutter.

But she didn't have herself in her heart. It's not that she didn't, but rather that she had no love in her eyes, only the fate of the Dragon Kingdom.

"I'm leaving right away."

"Yes, have a safe trip."

Fang Lingchu straightened her clothes, smiled at him, and responded.

"Don't you have anything to say to me?"

Gu Wangyan knew he might not hear what he wanted to hear.

But she still wanted to ask...

[Host, quickly tell him you like him.]

What's wrong with you?! Why did I say I liked him?!

[Host, listen to me.]

The system is getting really anxious.

【Guagua, I'm not an adult yet, so I can't and shouldn't say things like that.】

"Have a safe journey and return home safely."

Fang Lingchu looked at him with firm and gentle eyes, truly hoping that he could return safely.

Gu Wangyan thought she would talk.

Hearing what the system said, I didn't expect that she still hadn't fallen in love with me?
He touched the jade pendant on his chest and took it out.

"This is a jade pendant that I always carry with me. I'm giving it to you now."

Fang Lingchu looked at the jade pendant but did not accept it.

Even if she was slow to understand, she would understand what this meant in ancient times.

[Guagua, Gu Wangyan is acting strangely.]

【Host, do you want it? Will you accept his jade pendant?】

If I don't accept him, he won't be able to concentrate on fighting; if I do accept him, I'm afraid he'll misunderstand.

Fang Lingchu really didn't want to be that scumbag woman!
"I'll keep this for General Gu for now, and return it to you when you return safely."

Fang Lingchu still took the jade pendant, hoping that it would allow him to return alive.

For some reason, she had a bad feeling.

"Okay, I'll be back safely."

The two chatted for a while longer, then someone outside called Gu Wangyan.

"General, there are still matters to attend to at the military camp."

Gu Wangyan looked at the girl deeply, wanting to keep her face in his heart forever.

He glanced at it, then resolutely left.

Fang Lingchu said nothing, but quietly watched his back and paid attention to him silently.

I hope he can come back safely.

"let's go"

Gu Wangyan mounted his horse and watched the carriage leave.

"General, why don't you just talk to the princess directly?"

"We're facing internal and external troubles right now, she won't want to hear it, and I don't want to put her in a difficult position, let's go."

As dusk fell, the setting sun cast its last rays upon everyone, making their shadows very long.

The long street was bustling with activity; the shouts of vendors, the crying of children, and the sounds of women scolding and beating their children all contributed to the lively atmosphere.

But none of this had anything to do with Gu Wangyan.

He feels empty inside now, knowing he'll never see that figure again.

He was also leaving the place where he had lived for a year.

Sunlight streamed in through the half-slanted lattice window, revealing the bustling streets of Chang'an's outer city, teeming with people.

Fang Lingchu, inside, looked at the jade pendant in her hand, feeling very sad.

Does she dislike Gu Wangyan? Not really.

Does she like Gu Wangyan? No, she can't reciprocate his feelings right now.

The only thing we can do is hope that when he goes to war, we can provide him with some means of security and logistical support.

Put the jade pendant away and open the medical kit given by the system.

[Guagua, this thing is probably a way for them to save their lives too.]

(End of this chapter)