In the Qin Mansion,

When Shen Zhuo was invited by the servants to go to the study of the Duke of Zhenguo, he had not yet noticed anything wrong.

It was only when he saw the surprise on the faces of Duke Zhenguo and his father that Shen Zhuo reacted.

It turned out that the two of them did not ask the servants to call him to the study.

In just a moment, Shen Zhuo understood what had happened.

Thinking of the man's state before he left, Shen Zhuo understood without thinking who did this.

He had always known about Gu Jue's possessiveness towards him. Just now at Old Madam Qin's place, Gu Jue felt annoyed because of just two short sentences from Madam Qin.

He knew that it was probably because of Lin Shuyu's thoughts about him that annoyed Gu Yuye.

However, he never expected that Gu Jue would be so bold. This is the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, but he dares to be so audacious. Doesn't she worry about being exposed?

Being exposed is a small matter, but what she cannot do most is to affect her image in the hearts of His Majesty and the Duke of Zhenguo.

What’s more, it comes at this important juncture.

He believed that Gu Jue had already seen through the temptations from the Duke of Zhenguo and his father.

That's why he would walk the Duke of Zhenguo around like that when playing chess.

But is she sure she won't be discovered?

Or has she just stopped caring?

Just want him to stay away from Lin Shuyu?

Although he really wanted to leave there.

That look,

very disgusting.

It was completely different from Gu Jue’s eyes. Gu Jue’s eyes made him feel hot and burned.

But Lin Shuyu's eyes made him feel sticky and disgusting.

So, after hearing what the servant said, he didn't ask any more questions and immediately followed the servant away.

Faced with the two surprised elders, Shen Zhuo could only help hide what happened and just said that he was bored and wanted to borrow a book to read.

Then he was naturally kept.

However, after a while, the two of them finished talking about the matter.

Thinking of the conversation he heard in the Duke of Zhenguo's study, Shen Zhuo frowned slightly.

"Father, is today's test what His Majesty intended?"

King Xiang did not think there was anything wrong with Shen Zhuo's question. Instead, he started to explain it to Shen Zhuo.

"Yes, my brother summoned me to the palace yesterday to discuss this matter."

"The Spring Hunt is coming soon. This year, the date of the Spring Hunt was postponed because of the Spring Examination. Now that the Spring Examination is over, the Spring Hunt will naturally begin."

At this point, King Xiang's voice became a little softer.

"Originally, His Majesty did not intend to use the Gu family army. He originally planned to take the imperial army to the spring hunt."

"But we are also worried that if some of the imperial guards are taken to the Spring Hunt, problems will arise in the Imperial City and the Gu Family Army, so we have not yet decided on the army responsible for the safety of the Spring Hunt."

"You also know that in previous years, the Gu family's cavalry and the Qin family's army were responsible for the spring and autumn hunts. Most of the imperial guards stayed in the imperial city."

"Now that the Gu family army has undergone a drastic change, Marquis Gu Yuan has been ill for a long time and has been unable to leave the house. The Gu family has been handed over to Gu Jue, and even Marquis Gu Yuan's official duties are handled by Gu Jue."

"Originally, the royal family felt guilty towards the Gu family because of the Gu family's affairs. Your Majesty was kind and allowed the old Marquis Gu to teach Gu Jue how to handle official business."

"But His Majesty originally wanted to let Old Marquis Gu handle it. His Majesty does not think highly of Gu Jue. Moreover, Gu Jue is a woman, so it is not appropriate for her to lead the army."

"It was only later that the memorial from the Gu family army was delivered to His Majesty, and His Majesty changed his mind."

"After asking the Shadow Guard to investigate the recent events of the Gu Family Army, we learned about what Gu Jue had done."

"It was also during that time that His Majesty learned that the memorial was written by Gu Jue."

"I also watched it later, and he is indeed capable." At this point, King Xiang couldn't help but nodded, his face full of admiration.

"So, Your Majesty thinks Gu Jue is capable of leading the Gu family army?" Princess Xiang, who was standing by, was also learning about this for the first time and was filled with surprise.

"Madam is right. For this birthday banquet for the Duke of Zhenguo, His Majesty ordered me and the Duke of Zhenguo to test Gu Jue's ability and find out his ability level."

"If possible, the Spring Hunt will be the test that Your Majesty gives to Gu Jue."

"Once the Spring Hunt is concluded perfectly without any accidents, then the Gu Family Army will most likely be officially handed over to Gu Jue."

The words of Prince Xiang not only shocked Princess Xiang, but also surprised Shen Zhuo.

No one knows Gu Jue's abilities better than him.

After all, no one had discovered that incident until now, and even his father didn't know where he had been for more than three months.

As long as Gu Jue wanted, he had no doubt that the Gu family army would be hers.

just,

"The courtiers will not agree so easily."

King Xiang gave Shen Zhuo an affirmative look. "Of course."

“The court officials will never agree. No matter how outstanding Gu Jue’s abilities are, they will definitely not agree to Gu Jue entering the court.”

"Not only the court officials, but even the people of the world will not agree to it."

"So, Your Majesty has never thought of letting Gu Jue enter the court?" Although it was a question, Shen Zhuo's tone was full of affirmation.

However, King Xiang did not notice that there was a hint of incomprehensible emotion in Shen Zhuo's eyes.

"Yes, women are destined not to enter the imperial court, nor to be granted the title of Lord of the Wolf."

"If Gu Jue was born ten or twenty years earlier, when there was still war, he could have made an exception and entered the imperial court through military merit."

"But now, the world is peaceful, and there is no such great military achievement that can allow Gu Jue to enter the court smoothly."

Speaking of this, King Xiang's tone was full of regret.

There was a look of regret on his face.

"But then again, you also know how to run an army."

"Only the Tiger Tally can command the army. Now the Tiger Tally of the Gu Family Army is in the hands of Your Majesty, and the nominal ruler of the Gu Family Army is Marquis Gu Yuan."

"This spring hunt is a test given to Gu Jue by His Majesty."

“If Gu Jue passes the test without the tiger talisman, His Majesty will issue an order to hand over the tiger talismans of the Gu family’s cavalry and the Gu family’s army to Gu Jue.”

Speaking of this, King Xiang's expression became very serious.

"Now only a small number of Gu's army are in Yanjing, and most of them are in the border areas."

"The soldiers in Yanjing recognize Gu Jue, but the soldiers in the border areas do not."

"If you want to truly take charge of the Gu family army, the tiger talisman is indispensable."

"With the imperial edict and the tiger talisman, Gu Jue can legitimately go to the border and subdue the Gu family army."

After listening to Prince Xiang's explanation, Shen Zhuo had already understood His Majesty's thoughts.

But Princess Xiang still doesn’t quite understand.

"Your Majesty, are you really going to give the tiger talisman to Gu Jue? Your Majesty, are you planning to give up on Gu Qi?"

Seeing that the princess didn't quite understand this matter, King Xiang smiled, stroked the princess's hand, and explained.

"It's not giving up, it's Gu Qi who lost."

"The Gu family army only needs a leader with the surname Gu, anyone from the Gu family can be one."

"Even if he is not a direct descendant, as long as his surname is Gu and he has the ability, he can control the Marquisate in his own hands."

"At the same time, if they are loyal to His Majesty, then anyone in the Gu family can sit in this position, not just Marquis Gu Yuan."

"The Gu family was granted the title of marquis through military merit, and the Gu family army only obeys the orders of Your Majesty and the previous Marquis Gu Yuan."

"Now that the Marquisate has no heir, and there is a man like Gu Jue who is recognized by the old Marquis Gu, Your Majesty certainly doesn't mind letting Gu Jue take over temporarily."

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