A sweet feeling welled up in Lord Gu's heart, and a silly and simple look appeared on his handsome and arrogant face.

"I've kept it all in my heart. Don't worry, I'll definitely show you my sincerity."

Qin Yuan gave a coquettish laugh and glanced sideways at Lord Gu.

"Then I'll remember that."

This immediately sent a shiver down Lord Gu's spine.

If it weren't for the fact that I was still thinking about going to the main camp, I really wouldn't have been able to leave.

People say that absence makes the heart grow fonder, and he wholeheartedly agrees.

With great difficulty, Lord Gu finally emerged from Wutong Garden, sighed several times, and led Gu Shiba straight to the main camp with a dejected expression.

Gu Shiba rode behind his master on horseback, occasionally hearing a long sigh. He had a lot to say but didn't know how to say it, so he also wanted to sigh.

Upon entering the camp, as soon as Lord Gu dismounted, General Jin and others, having received the news, immediately swarmed around him.

The Snow-Treading Black Steed is a spirited steed that can understand human speech and remember people. With Lord Gu's signal, it was led by Gu Shiba to walk on one side.

General Jin asked, "Why did you come today, Lord Marquis? Why didn't you stay at home for a few more days?"

Gu Jinghui shook his head: "I can't stay here."

The group exchanged glances and nudged each other, urging one another to ask questions.

After a long pause, General Jin stroked his long beard and asked again, "Why can't you stay here? Can Sixth Master manage all by himself at home?"

Gu Jinghui said, "He's such a grown man. If he can't even handle things now, how can we expect him to do well in the future?"

Upon hearing this, General Jin's face turned pale, and his gaze toward Gu Jinghui was filled with sorrow. However, Gu Jinghui was busy inquiring about the situation in the military camp beside him and did not notice at all.

General Jin and the others exchanged glances, each looking as if they had lost their parents.

Gu Shiba saw this and sighed inwardly, thinking, "The people in the camp have probably all heard about the Marquis's situation. They are so upset just from hearing the news. How strong must the Marquis be to suppress his grief and act like nothing happened?"

Lord Gu was completely unaware of the many legal issues the person beside him was involved in. He immediately recounted how he had received the Emperor's decree to have important officials from various departments assist in the capital inspection.

Jin, the military officer, was the first to speak: "My lord, you bear such a heavy responsibility. If there is anything we can do to help you, please feel free to ask."

Lord Gu said, "There is indeed something that I cannot do without you."

General Jin was taken aback and asked, "Does this mean I should be the one to assess those civil officials? If so, I would like to assess the Ministry of Personnel. They are the most troublesome. We have suffered a lot of mistreatment when reporting our military achievements."

The crowd cheered, "That's right! Let's take this opportunity to teach those guys a lesson, so that those junior officials in the Ministry of Personnel can stop looking down on everyone with their noses in the air, as if just being able to recite classical Chinese makes them superior."

"No, no, I need to transfer a few military officers in charge of clerical work. You can find other people to do the clerical work later. We'll talk about it after this period is over."

Lord Gu quickly waved his hand, knowing that the Minister of Personnel was probably just looking for trouble, and he couldn't let a moment of carelessness cause him big problems.

As they spoke, the group arrived at the entrance of Lord Gu's tent and stopped. General Jin followed Lord Gu inside.

The group didn't leave; instead, they gathered in small groups of two or three, keeping a respectful distance, and spoke quietly together.

After leading the Snow-Treading Black Steed and his own mount to the stable, Gu Shiba sat on a dead tree stump lying to the side, lost in thought.

A short while later, Jin Can came looking for him, his rough face showing a solemn expression.

"Eighteen, I have something to tell you, but you must not tell anyone else."

"What is it?" Gu Shiba was startled and quickly stood up.

General Jin hesitated for a moment, rubbing his large, calloused hands, before asking, "Is the Marquis... is he really like what's being said outside?"

"What?"

Gu Shiba's eyes flashed with a fierce light.

General Jin was somewhat anxious, "Just like that? Has it really damaged his manhood?"

Gu Shiba angrily uttered two words: "I don't know."

General Jin was not angry. "You really don't know. Let me ask you, how have you been getting along with the Marquis lately?"

Why are you asking this?

Gu Shiba was very unhappy.

The Marquis's subordinates really don't treat themselves like outsiders.

Seeing his expression, Jin Canjiang realized what was going on and immediately said, "My lord asked me about the way husband and wife get along. I was afraid of saying the wrong thing or making the wrong decision, so I made a special trip to find you so that I could give you some advice."

"Just for this?"

"certainly."

General Jin nodded.

Gu Shiba looked suspicious. "You know, it's always Sixteen who follows the Marquis. A few days ago, the Marquis and his wife seemed to be having some trouble... The Marquis looked very unwell and took his clothes to the outer courtyard, saying he was keeping Sixth Master company. But yesterday the Marquis moved back, and he and his wife were chatting and laughing. I think what's being said outside is all nonsense. The Marquis is in high spirits and incredibly brave, how could he be incapable?"

General Jin sighed and said, "You silly boy, you're not even married yet, what do you know! Has the Marquis recently seen a doctor?"

"Yes, I have seen it," Gu Shiba nodded.

General Jin sighed even more deeply, then waved his hand listlessly and said, "Alright, I understand."

After saying that, he walked away, his imposing figure looking strangely desolate. Gu Shiba, anxious, shouted, "What do you mean?"

General Jin didn't even turn his head. "I was just asking. What could I possibly mean?"

Gu Shiba muttered, "...This person, is he real or fake? He still hasn't told me."

General Jin calmed himself down, put on a smile, and went back into the tent. He approached Gu Jinghui and said, "My lord, regarding the matter you asked about earlier... I think there is only one way to resolve it."

"What method?"

Gu Jinghui immediately perked up, sat up straight, and stared at General Jin.

General Jin said, "However, as I said, Your Excellency must not scold me. If I offend your wife too much, I often use this trick. Usually, she will throw a little tantrum at first, but then she will gradually calm down and we will make up again."

These words piqued Lord Gu's interest, and he quickly replied, "Just say it, I will never scold you. Besides, it's up to me whether you need to use what you say."

General Jin cleared his throat before saying, "Every time that tigress at home gets angry, I hide far away first. This hiding isn't out of fear, nor because I feel guilty..."

Looking at the eager-to-know Marquis Gu, General Jin continued, "What is it for? It's to find out why she's angry. Only by finding out can we take targeted action. It's just like military strategy; you need to know yourself and your enemy to win every battle, right?"

“Yes,” Lord Gu immediately chimed in.

General Jin continued, "Then I'll try to make her happy. If I accidentally offend her, then... then..."

Seeing Lord Gu staring intently at him, General Jin closed his eyes and recklessly declared, "This humble official will kneel before the tigress and slap himself..."

Gu Jinghui stared in shock.