Gu Jiao heard from Elder Qin that the relationship between His Majesty and her aunt had once been quite close, but for some reason, it gradually drifted apart.
Elder Qin couldn't point out when exactly this happened, only that the growing estrangement was undeniable, and Princess Ning An found herself caught in the middle. After His Majesty ascended to the throne and the Empress Dowager started ruling behind the curtain, they banished the quiet and calm Imperial Concubine Jing to the nunnery and their ties were completely severed.
Seeing Gu Jiao deep in thought, Nanxiang knew she must be pondering something significant.
Yet, Nanxiang didn't pry.
She was fond of Gu Xiaoshun and hoped to become family with him, hence, she naturally treated Gu Jiao differently but she wouldn't overstep her role as an elder and meddle with Gu Jiao's private affairs.
She simply listened to what Gu Jiao was willing to share; if it was inconvenient for Gu Jiao to divulge, she would not ask.