The Wrath of Father, Changes on the Road

  "Bang——"

  A loud slap echoed in the quiet chamber, Gu Zhongzheng stared at Gu Yingxue's dark face and cold eyes, his own eyes almost spewing fire, "Good! In vain I was a father who thought of your future and paved the way for you, now that you've grown wings and become arrogant, you actually dare to ask Empress Xiang to take your side!"

  Gu Zhongzheng's breathing was slightly rapid, and his whole body trembled slightly. Gu Yingxue covered her face with one hand, quietly enduring Gu Zhongzheng's anger, but the corners of her mouth were slightly raised.

  Gu Zhongzheng did not expect Gu Yingxue's boldness, nor did he expect Xiang Jun to push Gu Yunxi onto the imperial court. If it weren't for Xiang Jun's consent, Wen Yuan, even as a high-ranking official in front of Gong Sunmo, would never have dared to cause such a scene without his approval. At that time, he was sitting at the forefront of the officials, and he saw clearly that Gong Sunmo's anger was no less than his own!

  "Are you satisfied now? Your sister is going to enter the imperial court, and you no longer have to worry about King De's heart being with her. You've ruined your father's great plan!"

  Gu Zhong Zheng furrowed his brow, pacing back and forth on the spot, his tone growing increasingly stern with each word. "Do you think that by pushing Yun Xi far away from you, you can rest easy?"

  "Foolish!"

  "When the Emperor succeeds, there will be three thousand concubines in the future. Are you going to eliminate whoever he likes? As your father, I have taught you since childhood that a person with the virtue of being a queen should have a broad mind. You have done very well all these years, but now at this critical moment, you are so ignorant! The reason why I want you and your sister to serve the Emperor together is not for anything else, but for the position of Empress, which can be held for a lifetime. Now it's good, let me see how you grasp the Emperor's heart!"

  Gu Zhong's eyes gleamed like a torch, his sharp gaze fell on Gu Yingxue, "If you grasp it, you will have no worries for life. If you can't grasp it, the hidden arrows in the harem are enough to make your bones disappear. At that time, what standing will the Gu family have in this great Yan?"

  Gu Zhongzheng's tone was fierce, one sentence after another hitting Gu Yingxue, who stood upright in front of him with a slap on the face. Her expression remained calm and composed as always, but her hands clenched into fists inside her sleeves, her fingernails digging deep into her palms. She slightly narrowed her eyes, not saying a word.

  The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and the people outside the door, including Jin Xin, had already turned pale. They looked at each other, but no one dared to say another word. Gu Zhongzheng, who was inside the house, seemed to feel that his emotions were too intense. He softened his gaze and looked at Gu Yingxue, letting out a deep sigh. "Forget it, forget it, there's nothing more to be said now that things have come to this point. Since Xiang Jun can bring about this situation, it shows that she has a deep understanding of the precautions our Gu family needs to take. As your father, I have my own plans. Your sister being able to enter the imperial court isn't too bad either. From now on, if you dare to disobey me again and act impulsively, I won't forgive you lightly!"

  Gu Yingxue was still standing there in silence, her eyes narrowed and her emotions unclear. Gu Zhongzheng looked at her with a hint of annoyance, "Alright, alright, go take a rest. The day of the grand wedding is approaching, just wait patiently for your marriage."

  Gu Yingxue finally lifted her head, her deep eyes calm and peaceful, she bowed to Gu Zhongzheng and turned around to leave the door.

  With a "hiss", they saw Gu Yingxue come out, and Jin Xin, Jin Wen and others were all delighted on their faces. However, under the dim palace lamp, when they clearly saw the red swelling on Gu Yingxue's face, they couldn't help but lose their smiles.

  "Miss, Master calls you 'little sister' one after another, but doesn't he know..."

  Jin Xin gritted her teeth, she and the others had followed Gu Yingxue for several years, and now seeing their master like this made them feel heartbroken. Gu Yingxue took a deep breath, raised his head to look at the lonely moon hanging in the sky with a cold gaze, "How could he not know? But what does it matter when faced with power? Let's return to Xue Pavilion."

  As soon as the voice fell, the gate of Jingxin Temple opened, and Gu Yingxue saw a slender blue-clothed man walking in. The man walked step by step towards Gu Yingxue, and at the moment he brushed past her shoulder, she caught a whiff of faint blood scent. She glanced sideways at him, and he quickly walked out.

  In the 472nd year of the Imperial Calendar, on December 3rd, Emperor Lie of Yan issued an edict to reward those who had excelled in the recent grand hunt. He appointed Ye Qi as Vice Commander of the Imperial Guard, overseeing 5,000 guardsmen; Gu Yunxue, the second daughter of Chancellor Gu Zhongzheng, as Commander of the Feathered Forest Army, overseeing 1,000 elite soldiers; Song Jie, a junior general of the Qianqi Army's Chuanxi Camp, as Left Commander of the Patrol Division, responsible for defending the Chaoyang Gate, Chaosheng Gate, and Cha'an Gate of the capital city of Yanjing; and Wei Jing, Deputy General of the Zuo Yu Camp of the Qianqi Army, as Right Commander of the Patrol Division, responsible for defending the Chaotian Gate, Chaoyu Gate, and Chalü Gate of Yanjing.

  Suddenly, the imperial court was filled with changes, and a folk politician analyzed the mystery of Emperor Lie's edict. An imperial decree rewarded four people, two of whom were beside Duke De's grandson Mo, and one was under the command of Guo Zhang. From this, it can be seen that in Emperor Lie's heart, the position of the crown prince is no longer as important as before, and the momentum of Duke De has a sense of keeping pace with the crown prince. Rumors spread, and the officials who were already indecisive became even more confused.

  It's almost the end of the year, and the whole city of Yanjing is filled with a joyful atmosphere. Gu Yunxi sat in her carriage on her way to Duke De's mansion, and when she saw the bustling scene on the streets, she couldn't help but feel a little dazed.

  The little wolf cub in the carriage was restless, and Zilan, who was sitting on the side, covered her mouth with a smile. "Only my family's commander of the Imperial Guard would dare to bring a wolf with her when she goes out. This little wolf is very temperamental, others can't even touch it. Miss, you haven't given it a name yet, have you?"

  Gu Yunxi came back to herself and looked at the small, all-white creature. Her eyes warmed up a bit, "Yes, it hasn't woken up yet."

  "Miss, what name are you planning to take? For a wolf, it should be something heroic and intimidating, the kind that sounds fierce just by hearing it..."

  Zilan was thinking of all sorts of strange and unusual names on one side, while Gu Yunxue's gaze fell on the large crowds walking through the streets, a long line of cars that were fully loaded, with most people wearing light and bright clothing, which was not common in Yan.

  "Miss, that's the team from Chu State bringing tribute. The carts are probably filled with good things. By the end of the year, people from various countries will come to Yan State to offer gifts and pay homage. Who knows how many ordinary people these good things can feed and clothe?"

  "This is the state of Chu, year after year, always sending the most, so the status of the Lord of Chu is much higher than that of Nanyue State. Unfortunately, I heard that he is a sickly person and his life won't last long..."

  The long dragon's team slowly passed by Gu Yunxi's carriage, looking at the horse-drawn carriages that came one after another, and Gu Yunxi's mouth corner faintly overflowed with two words, "Chu Yi."

  "What?"

  Zi Lan didn't hear clearly, so Gu Yun Xie repeated it again solemnly, "Let's just call her Chu Yi."

  She smiled beautifully, her mouth curving upwards as she gently stroked Chu Yi's back with her hand. "Do you like the name Chu Yi?" The little wolf cub let out a low whine and leaned lazily against her leg, it was unclear whether he liked the name or was just enjoying her gentle touch.

  Zi Lan heard this name and felt strange, "Chu Yi Chu Yi, why is it called Chu Yi?"

  As she murmured to herself, Zilan suddenly stopped and turned her head to look out the window. She seemed to have realized something and pointed at the people escorting the car team, "Miss, do you think their clothes are beautiful so..."

  The sentence was cut off before it was finished, and Gu Yunxi's eyebrows furrowed, only to hear Zilan suddenly change the subject and exclaim in shock, "Miss, look quickly——"

  Digression

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