His words were firm and resolute, carrying an unquestionable determination, and his strong momentum remained undiminished.
Lin Xihe was truly surprised that Gu Qinghuai would respond so forcefully after hearing that the two had feelings for each other, but she knew in her heart that what Gu Qinghuai said was true.
The book records that Gu Qinghuai had made great military achievements and held nearly half of the military power of the dynasty. He was invincible on the battlefield and held a very important position in the court. Even the emperor was wary of him and had to give him some face in many matters.
"Gu Qinghuai, are you determined to compete with me?" Ji Zhuo's face darkened, and he asked angrily. Before he finished speaking, he slammed his palm on the table. With a "crack", a deep crack appeared on the originally sturdy pear wood table.
"Ji Zhuo, it was clearly you who harmed my people." Gu Qinghuai was equally adamant, and then slammed his palm down hard. With a dull thud, the table shattered into pieces under the powerful movements of the two, scattering across the ground.
Upon seeing this, Lin Xihe subconsciously took a step back, staring wide-eyed at the table that had become "wreckage," her heart filled with astonishment.
Something's not right here!
She thought to herself, "That's not how it goes in the book."
According to the book, the two should be vying for the female lead, or at the very least, competing for a supporting female character. Why are they fighting over her now?
Lin Xihe sighed inwardly, it seemed there was no way to resolve this matter smoothly today.
But we can't just stand by and watch these two high-ranking officials, one a civil official and the other a military one, fight each other right here.
If this gets out, who knows what kind of trouble it will cause.
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