When he returned, he didn't explain what he had been doing, and Jiang Segu simply assumed he had gone to the toilet.

The two sat side by side on the couch, and for a moment, neither of them spoke, making the room somewhat quiet.

Jiang Segu felt awkward, so he started a conversation and asked about Song Yuhui and Wu Feitao.

"How could Song Yuhui become Wu Feitao's concubine?"

"That night they met secretly by the stream behind Jingyue Nunnery. Seeing that they were mutually attracted, I helped them out!"

Jiang Segu was taken aback at first, then teased, "To have the eldest daughter of Grand Tutor Song's family become someone else's concubine, Young Master Gu's group must be quite extraordinary!"

Gu Songhan noticed the teasing in her tone and replied, "I never expected the Wu family to embarrass the Song family like this!"

Jiang Segu was very curious about what methods Gu Songhan had used, but she was even more worried that Gu Songhan would be punished by the Song family.

"If Grand Tutor Song investigates you, I'm afraid not only will your career be affected, but you'll also face a lot of trouble in the future!"

"Grand Tutor Song doesn't have that much power to touch the Deputy Commander of the Northern City, appointed by the Emperor himself!"

Gu Songhan spoke with pride, exuding an aura of authority that only those who have fought countless battles on the battlefield possess.

Jiang Segu's heart trembled slightly.

It wasn't fear, but rather a feeling that something was clamoring inside my body.

She hurriedly lowered her head and said in a steady voice, "Even so, you can't be careless!"

Seeing the little girl's concern for him, Gu Songhan's smile spread across his face, and he leaned forward slightly. "You're worried about me?"

Jiang Segu subconsciously leaned back, denying it somewhat flusteredly, "I just... I just feel that you offended the Song family because of me, and if something happens to you because of it, I won't be able to rest easy!"

She was already fair-skinned, but now her cheeks were flushed red, like blooming lotus flowers, making her even more beautiful.

Gu Songhan felt as if he had drunk honey, but he knew he couldn't be too rash, so he sat up straight and said, "You don't need to worry about me. The Song family has lost the Emperor's favor and can't cause any trouble for the time being."

How do you know that the Song family is no longer favored by the Emperor?

In fact, Jiang Segu has never been able to understand why the Emperor suddenly developed feelings for Song Taifu, whom he had always relied on, from his previous life until now.

When the topic turned to matters of the imperial court, Gu Songhan's expression became solemn.

"The Emperor's mind is the most unfathomable, yet even the most unfathomable can be discerned. I heard from General Weiyuan that during the coup at the Temple of Heaven, the struggle for the throne, Grand Tutor Song did not always support the Emperor..."

Jiang Segu's expression changed immediately upon hearing this. The affairs of the imperial family, especially those secret histories, were something she really didn't want to know.

Gu Songhan knew that Jiang Segu, being a young woman, would inevitably feel apprehensive upon hearing such things, so he vaguely said, "In short, all you need to know is that the Emperor was initially dissatisfied with the Song family, but he had no choice but to give them important positions to maintain stability in the court. Now that the world is at peace, the Emperor is eager to settle old scores from back then!"

A sense of sorrow, like that of a rabbit mourning the death of a fox, arose in Jiangse Valley.

The imperial family is indeed the most ruthless!

Knowing that she sympathized with the Song family, Gu Songhan advised, "You don't need to be sad for the Song family. Over the years, the Song family has done a lot of dirty work. Not to mention anything else, just take the Zhou family bookstore. The Song family used tricks to destroy it, and it was because of this that Qi Niangzi's family was ruined."

Jiang Segu rallied her spirits, "How could a young woman like me have the right to sympathize with the Song family..."

I just feel that the imperial family is too cold-hearted!

Jiang Segu didn't finish his sentence, instead changing the subject, "Does Young Master Gu know about Prince Jing'an?"

Gu Songhan pursed his lips, and instead of answering, asked, "Why did Miss Jiang ask about Prince Jing'an?"

"I just overheard someone say a few words about it, and I got curious!"

Seeing her casual and indifferent expression, Gu Songhan suppressed the inexplicable sourness that welled up inside him, and inwardly felt ashamed of his tendency to be so sentimental at the drop of a hat.

“Prince Jing’an was originally a bandit. When the imperial court offered him amnesty, he abandoned his evil ways and joined the court in attacking other bandits. Later, he went to sea to fight against pirates and made many contributions. Therefore, His Majesty bestowed upon him the title of prince.”

"In that case, he is a legendary hero, and he is very worthy of respect."

Gu Songhan smacked his cheek, somewhat regretting not inheriting the mantle of General Weiyuan to guard the Northwest.

"Hmm, Guo Yong is quite a figure. However, he is too stubborn and self-willed. Over the years, he has been stationed in Ninghai, but because he refused to listen to advice, he suffered several defeats. It seems that His Majesty intends to strip him of his real power, which is why he was recalled!"

After speaking, Gu Songhan looked at Jiang Segu with an ambiguous expression.

Jiang Segu didn't pay attention and only asked, "How old is Guo Yong?"

Gu Songhan answered fluently, "Forty-three!"

"Then he must have children, right?"

Gu Songhan took a deep breath and pinched his brow bone. This little girl's habit of asking about other people's offspring all the time is not good!

Fortunately, Guo Yong doesn't have a son, otherwise, wouldn't the little girl also want to meet him?

"Guo Yong has only one daughter who has been dressed as a girl since childhood. I heard that she has found a husband in Ninghai to marry into the family! The reason Guo Yong is willing to return to the capital this time is because the Emperor promised Guo Yong that his daughter would temporarily serve as the Governor of Ninghai."

Jiang Segu had only asked this casually, but he never expected to receive such shocking news.

"Women can become officials? And even the Emperor approves?"

Gu Songhan didn't think anything of it. "Our Northwest Army also has several female generals who are no less capable than men in fighting on the battlefield! It's just that it must be more difficult for women to be above men."

I heard that Guo Ting suffered a lot to gain the approval of her subordinates, and only received their recognition on the eve of Guo Yong and his wife's departure from Ninghai. She can be considered a heroine!

His tone clearly showed approval.

"If that's the case, then Guo Ting could become the governor-general without the Emperor's permission!"

Gu Songhan was surprised by the resentment in Jiang Segu's words, but then he thought that people who grew up in the capital and had not experienced the life and death of war naturally had a different respect for the ruler of Northern Wei than people on the border. Therefore, he could only appease him by saying, "This land of Northern Wei is all royal land, so it is natural to need His Majesty's permission!"

Jiang Segu pursed his lips, about to say something, when he heard a few knocks on the door, and then the servant outside reported, "Deputy Commander Gu, I've brought people in!"

Jiang Segu was dumbfounded. What kind of talk was this servant boy giving!

It's as if she and Young Master Gu are doing something shady here!

Gu Songhan's eyes twitched slightly as he looked up at General Rong and his family, who had followed the waiter in.

General Rong and the other two never expected that there was someone else in the room besides Gu Songhan, and that it was a woman!

For a moment, both sides were dumbfounded.

Fortunately, the waiter was perceptive and quickly smoothed things over, "Deputy Commander Gu, would you like some tea to moisten your mouths first so you can chat, or would you like some cold dishes to serve so you can eat and chat at the same time?"

"Serve the food!"

If it were just him and the girl, they would naturally chat first, but now there are so many people, and the girl is a young lady from a respectable family, so it's not good for her to be stared at for too long!

Especially Rong Dian's eyes!

Since he came in, he's been glancing at the young girl quite a bit!

He's already engaged, how can he be so unfaithful to his wife!