Exile at the start? The princess is no ordinary woman.

The two women, separated by a sea of ​​people, seemed to be engaged in an invisible battle as they gazed at each other.

Gu Nanzhi's gaze appeared calm and unwavering, but beneath that calm surface, she sensed something unusual.

She even found it hard to withstand Gu Nanzhi's gaze.

I thought that person was just a pretty face, but now it seems that the woman who caught Jun Yanchen's eye is not as useless as she appears.

For a moment, I was taken aback.

But so what? Jun Yanchen ultimately lost all power in the Great Zhou court; he had already been defeated.

Thinking this way, I even felt a pang of sympathy for the woman beside Jun Yanchen, and she was quite a beauty at that...

At the same time, she seemed unaware that beneath this sympathy lay an imperceptible admiration.

After all, through her intentional or unintentional observation, she had witnessed the subtle interaction between Jun Yanchen and Gu Nanzhi, who seemed oblivious to the presence of others.

She had inquired about Jun Yanchen's character and had also heard some news about the two of them.

The fact that the two of them have such a close relationship now is truly enviable.

And that beauty, with such looks, was still willing to stay by Jun Yanchen's side, even though Jun Yanchen was no longer the regent.

Not everyone can possess such genuine feelings...

The silent exchange of glances ended, and in the end, it was the beauty who looked away first.

The exchange of glances between the two women, separated by the crowd, went unnoticed by others.

However, Jun Yanchen watched the whole thing, and he was very happy about it. Although he didn't know the other person, Nan Nan's reaction must mean she was jealous of him.

Nan Nan cares about him the most and won't allow anyone else to touch him in the slightest...

He was very happy and really enjoyed the feeling.

Thinking this, Jun Yanchen grasped Gu Nanzhi's hand.

"Is Nan Nan jealous?"

Gu Nanzhi withdrew her gaze, glared at him, and readily admitted it.

"Of course, you are mine. I will not allow anyone else to covet you."

That's how domineering he is, and Jun Yanchen loves his darling's domineering attitude towards him.

Jun Yanchen held Gu Nanzhi's hand, playing with it. If the occasion weren't inappropriate, he really wanted to pull her into his arms and kiss her fiercely...

"Then Nan Nan, you must protect me well, lest some other shady characters covet me. I am yours..."

That scoundrel's words made Gu Nanzhi want to kiss him and possess him.

Unfortunately, the occasion doesn't allow it; when will this ridiculous banquet ever end...?

Gu Nanzhi glared at him again.

"Behave yourself and mind your image,"

Although no one else actively disturbed them, she knew that some people at the banquet might be paying attention to them.

That's not good. They're supposed to be aloof and reserved; they shouldn't let that image slip in front of outsiders.

"Okay, I'll do as Nan Nan says."

Jun Yanchen composed himself, saving his earlier excitement for when they returned home to ask for it back later...

He was also wondering when this ridiculous banquet would end; it was so boring. He'd rather spend this time at home alone with Nan Nan...

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The banquet that had put them on guard eventually came to an orderly end, resembling an ordinary banquet, only a bit more lively.

But nothing bad happened, there were no accidents, and it ended perfectly.

After it was over, they all bid each other farewell and left the palace to go home.

However, why does this calm give people the illusion of the calm before the storm?

Jun Yanchen and Gu Nanzhi exited the palace gates, where Zhou Cai's carriage was still waiting. Upon seeing them, it immediately came forward to greet them.

"Master, Madam"

"Yes, let's go back to the manor."

Once inside the carriage, Gu Nanzhi collapsed into Jun Yanchen's arms, utterly exhausted. Maintaining proper etiquette and wearing rather heavy ornaments in front of strangers...

Sigh, she always said that she was suited to that carefree life.

"Huaiqing, I really put you in a difficult position before. Did you often have to attend such boring banquets?"

Gu Nanzhi thought to herself.

However, Jun Yanchen was not in a difficult position, because in the past, as the dignified Regent, he would never show up at unnecessary banquets without giving any face.

Even if they do show up, they won't stay from beginning to end. If they can't avoid it, they'll just make a brief appearance and then leave...

This displeased Gu Nanzhi, and she immediately sat up from his lap.

"I see. So, it really does take power and influence. If you're strong enough, no one will dare to act recklessly in front of you. No, why don't we just compete for it?"

In this capital city, one needs power to live comfortably...

Jun Yanchen sometimes thought this way: if Nannan had appeared by his side when he still had power, he wouldn't have had to suffer all this grievance...

But Gu Nanzhi, being so unpredictable, changed her attitude the moment Jun Yanchen started to guess what was going on.

"Forget it, forget it. We're not going to live in the capital forever. There are still many beautiful landscapes waiting for us to see. Besides, Junlan is more like our base of operations. We can really live a carefree life there, like local tyrants."

Huaiqing, what do you say? Are you willing to give up the capital? Are you willing to give up this immense power?

Although he had already asked, he still wanted to ask again, since Jun Yanchen was a native-born and raised under the imperial system.

Moreover, he has reached such heights before, and he is fully capable of sitting in that position. Can he really let go of it?

He might be able to let go now, but what about ten or twenty years from now? Will he feel regret and pity?

Human hearts are the most complex thing, and they can't withstand the test...

Sigh, I'm getting a bit sentimental. What should I do?

Jun Yanchen pulled the person into his arms and finally did what he had wanted to do at the banquet: he gave him a big kiss.

"Nan Nan, perhaps I would have been reluctant four years ago, but now I'm tired of it all. Once Grandfather and the others return to the capital, once everything settles down, and once you've had your fill of the capital, we'll travel the world together and see the magnificent landscapes you've described."

Whenever we get tired, we can stop anywhere, or go back to Junlan, our base camp…”

The former Jun Yanchen would have been reluctant to leave, but he found peace on the battlefield and in the military camp.

But now his peace is with Gu Nanzhi...

"Nan Nan, you brought me emotions and desires, you gave me a home, and you gave me a new life. Wherever you are, I will be."