The Empress Dowager laughed, seeming a bit helpless at her naivety.

“Huan’er, you are still young and don’t understand the treachery of the human heart. But it’s okay, Imperial Grandfather will teach you. The only one you can trust is yourself.”

“The Regent Prince must be guarded against, but you can’t fully rely on others. That Gu Tingsong must also be guarded against. In that case, if you don’t want Gu Suizhi to marry into the Regent Prince’s residence, what should you do?”

This question was originally what the little Emperor came to ask, but unexpectedly, it was thrown back to her in the end.

The little Emperor shook her head, “Huan’er doesn’t know.”

The Empress Dowager put down the feather in her hand, walked to the seat, and looked at the perplexed little Emperor. His aged voice slowly came out.

“The son of the general’s house could bear the position of consort.”

The little Emperor was so shocked that she almost slid off the chair. She looked at the Empress Dowager in disbelief, her voice trembling slightly.

“Imperial Grandfather, Huan’er is only ten years old this year!”

The Empress Dowager laughed.

“What does it matter? You are the emperor. You only need to give him enough glory and favor to appease Gu Tingsong. As for Huan’er’s future phoenix consort, Imperial Grandfather will naturally choose well for you.”

The little Emperor swallowed. She had never thought there would be such a solution.

Gu Suizhi represented the Gu family’s army of 200,000. To be honest, she wasn’t very reassured no matter who he married.

But if she had to marry him herself, the risk in terms of interests would be resolved, but psychologically, she couldn’t accept it!

“Imperial Grandfather, Gu Suizhi is only a few years younger than Father Emperor. Huan’er feels that this is a bit inappropriate.”

The Empress Dowager frowned, her voice lowering slightly, “How can Huan’er be so timid?”

The little Emperor was still a bit afraid of Imperial Grandfather when he became serious. Hearing this, she lowered her head and said in a small voice.

“But General Gu won’t agree to let Gu Suizhi enter the palace either!”

“Leave these matters for Imperial Grandfather to resolve. No matter how invulnerable Gu Tingsong is, she always has a weakness.”

The little Emperor tilted her head in confusion, “Huh?”

“As long as Gu Suizhi himself agrees, it doesn’t matter how much Gu Tingsong tries to stop it.”

The Empress Dowager said with confidence. The little Emperor’s lips moved a few times.

Under the sharp gaze of Imperial Grandfather, she could only say dryly in the end, “Huan’er will listen to Imperial Grandfather.”

*

The next day was the first of the month. Only then did Gu Sui learn that as a third-rank general, he had to attend today’s grand court assembly.

Gu Sui was called up before dawn and changed into a blue leopard-patterned court attire. He looked at himself in the mirror groggily, feeling quite impressive.

With official robes, he could attend the court. It seemed that this female-dominant world wasn’t much different except for having to get married.

At this moment, Gu Sui had not yet realized the seriousness of the situation.

After dressing, his hair was still a hassle.

Sui Yu gathered his long hair as usual, combing it smooth bit by bit. Just watching made Gu Sui feel troublesome.

“This hair is so inconvenient. Why not just cut it?”

Gu Sui said with a yawn. Yun Mu paused for a moment before speaking.

“Sir, this… your body and hair are given by your parents…”

Suddenly, Gu Tingsong’s voice came from the door, “It’s fine. If Zhizhi finds it inconvenient, cut it.”

Gu Sui originally wanted to forget it after hearing Yun Mu’s words, but unexpectedly, Gu Tingsong was even more straightforward than him. She personally took a pair of scissors and stood behind him, asking.

“How does Zhizhi want it cut?”

Since it was so, there was no point in not cutting it. After thinking for a while, he said.

“A wolf tail.”

Cutting it as short as before would be too conspicuous here. A wolf tail was convenient and not too strange.

Nothing was impossible for Gu Suizhi. Since her son had forgotten his past, he should naturally have a new beginning.

In no time, the sharp-eyed Gu Tingsong had cut his hair for him.

The medium-length wolf tail, the hair that originally reached his waist now loosely draped behind his shoulders.

The fluffy hair on top of his head and the 3:7 split bangs made him look even more youthful, adding a touch of boyishness.

Gu Sui didn’t expect his mother’s skill to be so good. Even he was a bit amazed at the result.

If he took a photo and posted it online, people would believe him if he said he was eighteen.

Because he was going to court, Sui Yu brought a blue hair tie to simply tie his hair behind his head, and they could leave. There was no need to bind his hair like before.

“My son is truly peerless. If not for that bloody disaster, your mother really wants to keep you forever.”

Gu Tingsong sighed. Gu Sui smiled politely a few times, and the two, fully dressed, went out together.

Because they delayed for some time doing his hair, there was no time to have breakfast at the residence. Gu Tingsong had someone buy it on the way and eat it in the carriage.

Gu Sui suddenly thought, he was going to court, so… the Regent Prince must be there, right?

“Mother, wait a moment. I’ll get something.”

Just before leaving, Gu Sui ran back to his room, grabbed a wrapped paper bag, and ran back. Gu Tingsong was a bit curious.

“What’s inside?”

Gu Sui opened the paper bag and poured out the roasted peanuts inside, giving some to Gu Tingsong.

“Food. Do you want some, Mother?”

The flavor wasn’t like those bought outside. Gu Tingsong asked, “Did Zhizhi make it himself?”

“Mm.”

Gu Tingsong was instantly moved. Her son was just so good, already learning to make food for his mother.

Although it was just simple roasted peanuts with only a sprinkle of salt on top, it couldn’t stop it from being her son’s thoughtfulness.

Gu Tingsong immediately felt that the flatbread she used to eat from that place wasn’t fragrant anymore. She even ate the few peanut shells clean.

“Mother, do I need to do anything in court?”

Gu Sui put away the remaining peanuts. Gu Tingsong silently withdrew her eager hand and made an “ah” sound when she heard this.

“No need. Bringing you to court is to let you gain experience and understand the situation more, so you won’t be deceived by certain people in the future. You don’t need to be too nervous.”

“Oh, that’s good then.”

Gu Sui breathed a sigh of relief. In that case, he only needed to maintain Gu Suizhi’s previous persona of not speaking in court.

There shouldn’t be anything that would seek him out.

They got off the carriage in front of the palace gate and walked all the way to Jinluan Hall. Many court officials had already gathered here.

It wasn’t time yet. Officials of the highest rank all had the right to rest in the side hall for a moment. Gu Tingsong naturally couldn’t let her son wait outside.

Gu Tingsong originally wanted to take him herself, but a general sought her out, seeming to have some military matters. Gu Tingsong had a palace maid beside her take him over.

The side hall was divided into many quiet areas by screens for a few lords to rest here.

Gu Sui’s attire today was out of the ordinary, attracting some attention as soon as he entered.

Gu Sui didn’t care. He looked around and didn’t find the person he wanted to find, so he asked the palace maid beside him.

“Do you know where the Regent Prince is?”

The palace maid was stunned at first, then replied, “Responding to Young General Gu, in the warm chamber at the innermost side.”

After getting the answer, Gu Sui lifted his foot and walked in that direction. The palace maid behind him showed a look of surprise upon seeing this.

This Young General Gu, he went to find the Regent Prince so blatantly?

Without any avoidance at all?