Quick Transmigration: The Female Supporting Character's Counterattack, A Guide to Cunning Strat

A few days before the coronation ceremony, Lin Shuwan received a summons from the palace, inviting her to the palace for a chat.

At that time, Gu Yanli had taken over all the emperor's duties and was so busy every day that he almost didn't have time to eat. Now he was even more tanned.

But on the day Lin Shuwan entered the palace, he still waited outside the Qianqing Palace.

Upon seeing the person he had been longing for, Gu Yanli didn't think twice before stepping forward to greet him.

It had been almost three months since they last saw each other after that autumn hunt.

I've heard that the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion has been preparing for various matters related to leaving the capital recently, and several batches of servants have already been sent away.

It's unclear when they plan to set off or where they will eventually settle down.

After several thoughts raced through his mind, Gu Yanli and Lin Shuwan walked to the opposite side.

Before Lin Shuwan could perform the proper greeting, Gu Yanli stopped her, saying, "Between you and me, there's no need for such formalities."

Sensing Lin Shuwan's discomfort, he dismissed the others and said, "The weather is fine today, why don't we go for a walk in the Imperial Garden? I've been in the palace for so long, but I still don't know what the Imperial Garden is like. Would you like to come with me?"

Lin Shuwan hesitated for a moment, then said directly, "I can go, but you have to answer one question for me first. I just wanted to have a chat today, and I can still go back to my residence after we're done, right?"

(My grandmother said that Gu Yanli sought me out today, probably because he wants me to enter the palace.)

(This shouldn't be happening. Does he like me? But he's never mentioned it before.)

(Could it be that the rumors have been spread so much that even Grandma has come to believe them?)

Lin Shuwan's expression was somewhat conflicted:

(But, but, but... if he really likes me, although I do like him quite a bit too, I don't want to become a concubine in the palace.)

(No, with my family background, I should at least be an empress.)

Thinking of this, Lin Shuwan felt inexplicably smug again.

After hearing this, Gu Yanli seemed unable to hold back any longer and suddenly lowered his head and chuckled.

(What are you laughing at? Is my question so strange? But I don't want to be an empress either.)

(So ​​what exactly did you want to see me about today?!)

Gu Yanli then looked at her again, his gaze shifting, a faint smile on his face: "I'm just here to see you briefly today. Don't worry, I have no intention of inviting you into the palace."

He couldn't bear to leave her in the capital.

The winds of the capital city are only suitable for the delicate little sparrows to linger, but cannot trap the soaring eagles.

"That's good." Lin Shuwan breathed a sigh of relief and finally relaxed.

(Before I entered the palace, my grandmother repeatedly warned me not to agree to stay in the capital just because he was handsome.)

(Now it seems that Grandmother was indeed worrying too much. There are so many beautiful women in the capital; he might have liked someone else.)

Thinking this, Lin Shuwan's expression visibly turned somewhat forlorn.

"I……"

Gu Yanli wanted to say that there was no one else, he only liked her.

But for now, he shouldn't tell her that he can hear her thoughts.

He would consider it a selfish wish of his, and if they had a chance to be together again in the future, he would tell her in person.

If not, it would only add to her troubles.

Gu Yanli changed the subject: "I also wanted to ask you, after leaving the capital, do you have any plans to go anywhere?"

Speaking of this, Lin Shuwan instantly regained her spirits, her eyes shining brightly, her tone filled with barely suppressed excitement:

“Of course, we’re thinking of going to the border first. My father should be retired for a few more years, so we’ll go and meet him first, and while we’re at it, we’ll take a look at the desert and the grasslands…”

"...and then continue south, staying longer in towns and villages that you like..."

Gu Yanli smiled as he listened to her descriptions as they walked to the Imperial Garden.

In the Imperial Garden, he had already arranged for people to prepare pastries and tea in the pavilion.

Gu Yanli led Lin Shuwan to the pavilion and handed her a cup of flower tea.

Lin Shuwan naturally took it, drank it all in one gulp, and continued, "...After we've seen enough, we'll find a small village to stay in. There should be a forest next to the village so we can go hunting and horseback riding. There should be a stream so we can catch fish and shrimp. Of course, the most important thing is that our whole family is together."

After Lin Shuwan finished speaking, she felt a little regretful and sad, "We can't really be considered a family. My aunt is still alone in the capital."

"Don't be sad, there might be an unexpected surprise when you get back." Gu Yanli's gaze was fixed on her quietly, as if he were surrounded by the warm moonlight, tender and affectionate.

(Stop looking, or I really won't want to leave Beijing.)

(Grandma is right, even if he doesn't bring it up, I easily lose control of myself.)

Lin Shuwan looked away, and to cover up her actions, she lowered her head, picked up a pastry, and stuffed it directly into her mouth.

She only realized it was her favorite flavor after taking a bite.

Looking up at the table, Lin Shuwan was surprised to see that it was filled with her favorite pastries and snacks. She asked in delight, "How did you know I like these?"

"I asked Her Majesty the Empress, and she said that these are the foods you usually eat, so I asked the Imperial Kitchen to prepare some."

Gu Yanli poured her another cup of tea, then gestured to a small booklet on the table:

"The recipe is here. If you want to eat it again after leaving Beijing, just find someone to make it for you according to the instructions here."

(Damn it, I want to kidnap him even more!)

Gu Yanli chuckled: "By the way, you can give me those two white foxes. It's inconvenient for you to carry them on the road, and they'll keep you company."

Let's leave it as a keepsake for him.

"Row."

The two remained silent for a long time before Gu Yanli finally couldn't hold back any longer. He looked at Lin Shuwan and asked in a serious and sincere tone, "May I ask you for a promise?"

Lin Shuwan looked at him in confusion: "Hmm?"

"If we meet again and you still haven't found a husband, or if you're not satisfied with the one you have, and I'm not in the capital and haven't married yet, could you give me another chance to become your son-in-law?"

"Where else could you go if you're not in the capital?"

Gu Yanli lowered his eyes to look at the cup in his hand, swirled it, and the tea leaves floated on the surface: "Maybe I'll find being emperor boring and abdicate to travel and enjoy the scenery."

He asked again, "Putting all that aside for now, you just need to tell me whether you'll give it to me or not."

“Great! Who could be more prestigious than me to have an emperor as my son-in-law?”

"Then it's settled."

"But why did you use the word 'again'? Did I mention this to you before?" Lin Shuwan frowned in thought. "I don't remember saying that."

"I've said it before, many times."

But I only said it in my heart.

Gu Yanli quietly added the second half of the sentence.

"Your Majesty, the people from the Ministry of Rites have been waiting for you for a long time, and the Minister also has important matters to report." The little eunuch had been watching from a distance for a long time, but still had to bite the bullet and interrupt the two of them.

Gu Yanli wanted to spend more time with Lin Shuwan, but unfortunately, he had to squeeze in time for everything he needed to do today.

"Then I'll be going now, you go ahead and get busy." Lin Shuwan patted the pastry crumbs off her hands and stood up.

"Okay, then I'll see you off." Gu Yanli handed her a handkerchief.

"No need, I know the way out of the palace better than you do. You should go quickly, important business is more important." Lin Shuwan pushed him out of the pavilion.

“Okay.” Gu Yanli followed her lead and walked out, stopping at the fork in the road between the palace exit and the Qianqing Palace.

After another moment of silence, Lin Shuwan spoke up, saying, "Oh, remember to do your daily horse stance and laps. Don't let your body give out before you're ready to travel and enjoy the scenery."

"it is good."

"Remember to eat on time every day! You often forgot this when you were busy with the imperial examinations."

"it is good."

"Don't just say 'okay' all the time, remember this!" Lin Shuwan muttered softly, "Otherwise, I won't take in a son-in-law with poor health."

"remember."

"Alright, that's all. I'm leaving now. Hope we meet again someday!" Lin Shuwan patted Gu Yanli's arm casually, then turned and left without further delay.

"Alright." Gu Yanli responded softly, standing still, his gaze following her back until she could no longer be seen, before returning to Qianqing Palace with the little eunuch.

*

Lin Shuwan also left the palace with some reluctance, while the carriage of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion was still parked at the palace gate.

Unexpectedly, after boarding the carriage, they saw an unexpected person.

"Aunt!" Lin Shuwan exclaimed with delight, "What are you doing here, and dressed like that again?"

"Shh." The Empress said mysteriously in a low voice, "The Crown Prince has specially requested an imperial decree that there will be no Empress from now on. I am just here to seek refuge with your widow Lin."

"That's wonderful." Lin Shuwan threw herself into her aunt's arms.

[Ding! Task 2: Protect your family. Points earned. Completed.]

Task 3: Maintain Character (Optional): Malicious, 5000 points, completion rate only 70%.

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