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As night fell, the Imperial Advisorʼs Hall gradually lit up with lamps, casting a warm glow over its surroundings.

Little Jing Kong went to play leaf cards with Shangguan Yan. He was bored, and Shangguan Yan was also idle, so he taught Shangguan Yan and two disciples of the Imperial Advisorʼs Hall the card-playing skills he had learned from his grandaunt.

The four of them gathered around a table, which was just right.

Meanwhile, in Xiao Heng’s room, four people and one bird were also gathered.

The bird, of course, was Little Nine, whose role was to keep watch. Although there was no one in the Imperial Advisorʼs Hall monitoring them, it never hurt to stay cautious.

Gu Jiao, Xiao Heng, Gu Changqing, and Gu Chengfeng sat around the table in a serious discussion.

Gu Changqing asked, “Have you all heard about the matter with the Mu Family and the Han Family?”

The other three nodded in unison.

The situation was so widely discussed that it was hard not to hear about it. Besides, with Xiao Heng now holding the title of Eldest Imperial Grandson, obtaining such information was hardly a challenge.

“The Mu Family handed over the military token to protect Old Master Mu.” Xiao Heng said.

”The consequences of abducting a County Princess are this severe?” Gu Chengfeng couldnʼt help but gasp in disbelief. ”Even when our State of Zhao’s Emperor was pursued by assassins, it didn’t cause such a huge commotion.”

Gu Changqing calmly responded, ”It’s not the same.”

The Emperor of the State of Zhao was a benevolent ruler, while the State of Yan’s Emperor was a tyrant. Their approaches to governance and handling crises were entirely different.

Furthermore, the actions of the State of Yanʼs Emperor also serve as a warning to others—a classic move to kill the chicken to warn the monkeys.

For years, the ten great noble families have maintained an illusion of peace, but a single Little County Princess had managed to draw out all manner of hidden factions and schemers.

If the Emperor didnʼt act decisively to subdue them, this group of opportunists would only grow bolder. They would think, since the cost of causing trouble wasn’t particularly high, they might as well take turns creating chaos.

Xiao Heng spoke slowly, his tone measured, ”Now that the Mu Family’s military token has fallen into the hands of the Yan Emperor, it’s unlikely he’ll entrust it to any of the major noble families in the short term. Instead, he might appoint a competent commander from outside the ten great noble families and the Nangong Family.”

Gu Changqing nodded in agreement and added, ”Setting aside the Mu Family’s military power for now, the only thing worth competing for is the Han Familyʼs Black Wind Cavalry.”

The moment he finished speaking, he noticed the other three staring at him in unison.

He was slightly puzzled, ”What is it? Did I say something wrong?”

Gu Chengfeng asked, ”Elder brother, did we ever agree to compete for the Han Familyʼs Black Wind Cavalry?”

Gu Changqing countered, ”Shouldn’t we... try to compete?”

”Yes.” Gu Jiao said firmly, her eyes resolute.

”Why?” Gu Chengfeng asked, puzzled as he looked at her.

Gu Jiao’s eyes sharpened as she replied, ”There’s no particular reason—just a feeling that we should go for it. Otherwise, we might regret it later.”

It was an inexplicable intuition.

Ever since she began suspecting a connection between Jing Kong and the Xuanyuan Family, this feeling had only grown stronger.

To compete might be risky, but not competing would be even riskier!

Xiao Heng spoke calmly, analyzing the situation. ”Apart from Han Ye, the Han Family still has many talented members. Their clan is full of capable individuals, which gives them a significant advantage. Additionally, the rules this time are clearly in the Han Family’s favor.”

To acquire the Black Wind Cavalry, one must win three competitions, two of which were directly related to equestrian skills. Riding and handling warhorses happen to be the Han Family’s areas of expertise.

Even with such a clear advantage in favor of the Han Family, the Emperor still demanded that the Han Family be defeated by a significant margin. And by ”significant margin,” it didn’t mean a narrow victory—it meant a complete triumph!

A win that would leave people convinced and without objections!

Xiao Heng paused and looked at Gu Changqing, ”What are the Han Family’s plans?”

Gu Changqing responded, ”The Han Family has selected ten of their disciples, including both direct descendants and collateral branches.”

Gu Chengfeng’s eyes widened, ”Ten? I thought each family could only have two representatives?”

Xiao Heng explained, ”The Black Wind Cavalry rightfully belongs to the Han Family. Changing the rule to open competition is already unreasonable, so they must make some concessions to the Han Family.”

Gu Chengfeng scoffed, ”He’s a tyrant. What does he care about what others say? This is just him wielding oppressive power on one hand while trying to present himself as a benevolent ruler on the other.”

Everyone was perplexed by the Emperor’s actions.

Gu Changqing spoke up again, saying, ”The Crown Prince has given me one of the spots, allowing me to compete as a member of the Han Family’s collateral branch. My task is to wear down the other competitors and ensure that the direct descendants of the Han Family can advance.”

Gu Chengfeng snorted, ”Wishful thinking!”

Gu Jiao thought for a moment, then nodded. ”Hmm, that’s a good idea.”

Gu Chengfeng looked at Gu Jiao, ”Youʼre planning to participate?”

Gu Jiao: ”Yes.”

Gu Chengfeng straightened up and said, ”Then Iʼm going too!”

Gu Jiao glanced at him and said lightly, ”You’d better not. With your half-baked skills, you’d be thrown off the stage in no time.”

Gu Chengfeng’s temper flared. ”Who are you looking down on?!”

”Iʼll go alone.” Gu Jiao said.

Gu Changqing glanced at his sister, his lips opening as if to say something, but he hesitated.

Gu Jiao noticed his expression and asked curiously, ”What’s wrong?”

Gu Changqing said, ”Have you been in the State of Yan for too long, you’ve forgotten you’re actually from the State of Zhao?”

Only citizens of the State of Yan were allowed to participate in the selection for the cavalry commander.

Gu Jiao: Uh, I actually forgot about that.

......

In the purple bamboo grove.

A disciple was sweeping fallen leaves in the courtyard of a small bamboo house.

Gu Jiao walked over.

She stood outside the yard for a while, trying to figure something out. Not seeing anything unusual, she called out to the disciple, ”Excuse me.”

The disciple paused his work, turned toward her, and upon recognizing Gu Jiao, greeted her politely, ”Young Master Xiao.”

”You still remember me.” Gu Jiao said with a smile, her lips curving slightly. ”Is Lord Imperial Advisor in?”

The disciple smiled shyly, ”He just went out.”

Strange. Why would he act shy when it was a man who smiled at him?

Gu Jiao raised an eyebrow, ”Oh, when will he be back?”

The disciple replied, ”It shouldnʼt be too long. Lord Imperial Advisor didn’t ask us to remove his chessboard, so he’ll probably be back soon to play.”

Gu Jiao: ”Thank you.”

She fell silent and decided to wait quietly in place.

The disciple swept up a few more fallen leaves before speaking again, ”Young Master Xiao, are you going to wait for Lord Imperial Advisor here?”

Gu Jiao: ”Yes, I need to speak with him about something.”

The disciple smiled and said, ”Then please come inside and wait.”

Gu Jiao: Oh, so I can wait inside?

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