"Consider the token and provide the King with your answer by the morning session. If you''re unsure of how to decide, discuss it with your wife. I came here specifically to discuss this matter with you. If you have nothing else to say, I, as the Queen, will take my leave. Save your efforts," Gu Chaoyan spoke softly.


    Zheng Chenyi smiled once again.


    The Queen?


    She emphasized her role as the Queen. She made that point quite clear.


    Zheng Chenyi''s displeasure grew, his emotions boiling. He took a few steps forward, intending to reach out to her, but his shoulders were restrained by the guards standing beside him. Finally, he managed to rein himself in and stabilize his posture.


    Well…


    He truly desired to keep her, for he disliked how she emphasized her title. However, upon reflection, he realized that it was not yet the opportune moment.


    It wasn''t the right time after all.


    Even if he were to force her to stay, he would only long for her presence and invite unnecessary trouble upon himself, thus thwarting all his ns.


    If he wanted to seed, he needed to maintain a low profile.


    Only through this approach could he achieve his goals.


    Zheng Chenyi gritted his teeth and exhaled deeply.


    Gu Chaoyan and her guards were already far gone.


    Gu Ruxue emerged from a nearby room, gazing in the direction of Gu Chaoyan''s departure, and then at Zheng Chenyi. She shook her head, remarking, "I don''t understand what''s so exceptional about her. So many men are willing to sacrifice so much to win her over!"


    She did note from a prestigious family.


    Gu Ruxue believed that she herself was more beautiful because, despite Gu Chaoyan''s improved appearance, she still had the frightening red birthmark on her face.


    Zheng Chenyi red at Gu Ruxue fiercely, his expression indicating that he was on the verge of retaliating if she uttered another derogatoryment about Gu Chaoyan.<novelsnext>I think you should take a look at </novelsnext>


    Gu Ruxue shrank back in fear.


    Although Zheng Chenyi had approached her willingly, she understood his capabilities and knew that she needed his assistance. Therefore, she couldn''t afford to offend him with reckless behavior.


    She was not allowed to speak ill of Gu Chaoyan.


    That was something she was capable of restraining herself from doing.


    Since her arrival at Duke North Mansion, she had been forbidden from criticizing Gu Chaoyan.


    Gu Ruxue pursed her lips and left the scene.


    Zheng Chenyi''s anger subsided, and his gaze shifted.


    Gu Chaoyan was currently en route back to the court in her carriage.


    That was the extent of what she could do to aid him.


    "Elder Miss, do you think Duke North would want to keep the military authority?" Sword One asked, feeling unsure.


    Elder Miss did not seem to have witnessed what Duke North really wanted, though she paid a visit to him personally.


    Gu Chaoyan also shook her head.


    Zheng Chenyi had always been an open and transparent person, incapable of concealing his thoughts. However, he now seemed much more enigmatic, and she couldn''t fully understand him.


    At this point, Zhou Huaijin should prioritize his concerns about Duke North and his well-being over the matter of military authority.


    Gu Chaoyan was lost in thought when she suddenly heardmotion outside the carriage.