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Chao Yunxuan looked at Gu Zhiyi coldly, with a subtle warning in her eyes. She knew better than anyone that all this must have been done by Gu Zhiyi. However, Gu Zhiyi pretended to be innocent, bit her lips lightly, and a doubtful light flashed in her eyes.

"Sister Yunxuan, what's wrong with you? Why are you looking at me like that?" Gu Zhiyi's tone was soft, as if she really didn't know the truth.

Chao Yunxuan frowned slightly. Gu Zhiyi was a smart person, so she should understand what she meant. She took a deep breath and tried to calm her tone: "Zhiyi, you should know what I'm talking about. You planned all this, right?"

Gu Zhiyi shook her head gently, with a trace of grievance on her face: "Sister Yunxuan, I really don't know what you are talking about. I am just an innocent woman, how could I possibly plan such a thing?"

Chao Yunxuan's eyes flashed with disappointment. She didn't expect Gu Zhiyi to deny it like this. She sneered and said, "Zhiyi, do you think your cleverness can fool me? I tell you, all this is in vain. You are just the eldest daughter of the Gu family, and I have the support of the entire Chao family behind me. You can't beat me."

Gu Zhiyi's face changed slightly. She didn't expect Chao Yunxuan to say such a thing so bluntly. A trace of anger flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure. She smiled softly and said, "Sister Yunxuan, I know you have the support of the Chao family behind you, but I'm not afraid. Because I have justice."

Chao Yunxuan laughed disdainfully: "Justice? Do you think your so-called justice can defeat me? Zhiyi, you are too naive."

Gu Zhiyi's expression became firm, and she looked straight at Chao Yunxuan: "I believe that as long as I insist on justice, I will be able to defeat you. Moreover, I am not alone, there are many people behind me who support me."

Chao Yunxuan's eyes flashed with surprise. She didn't expect Gu Zhiyi to be so determined. She sneered and said, "Well, since you are so confident, let's see who is the final winner."

Gu Zhiyi smiled gently and said, "I am ready at any time. However, Sister Yunxuan, I advise you to give up. Because justice will eventually triumph over evil."

Chao Yunxuan's expression became cold, she ignored Gu Zhiyi and turned to leave the room. Gu Zhiyi looked at her from behind, with a determined light in his eyes.

Chao Yunxuan looked at Gu Zhiyi coldly, her eyes were like a knife, as if she wanted to cut Gu Zhiyi. She knew better than anyone that all this must have been done by Gu Zhiyi. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and then slowly said: "Gu Zhiyi, what are you going to do?"

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, her smile was like a blooming flower, beautiful but with a hint of weirdness. She shook her head slightly, with a look of disdain in her eyes: "Chao Yunxuan, don't you understand? I just want the Gu Mansion to return to its former glory."

Chao Yunxuan's eyes narrowed. She knew Gu Zhiyi's obsession, but she couldn't accept Gu Zhiyi's behavior. She clenched her fists tightly, her voice trembling a little: "If you do this, it will only put the Gu family in a bigger predicament."

Gu Zhiyi smiled lightly, her eyes full of mockery: "Dilemma? Chao Yunxuan, what do you think you know? In this chaotic world, only the strong can survive. I do this for the future of the Gu family."

Chao Yunxuan felt a pang of pain in her heart. What Gu Zhiyi said was true, but she could not accept Gu Zhiyi's indifference. She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and then said, "Even so, you can't treat innocent people like this."

Gu Zhiyi's eyes turned cold, and she looked at Chao Yunxuan as if she was looking at a stupid person. She said coldly: "Innocent? In this chaotic world, there are not so many innocent people. Some people are destined to sacrifice for some greater goals."

Chao Yunxuan's heart trembled. She looked at Gu Zhiyi with disappointment in her eyes.

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly, her eyes full of determination: "Loneliness? I am never afraid of loneliness. As long as I can achieve my goal, I am willing to pay any price."

Chao Yunxuan looked at Gu Zhiyi, feeling helpless.

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Looking behind several ministers and their families, Gu Zhiping raised her lips in a happy mood. As if everything was under control. She gently moved the jade ruyi on her lapel and her eyes fell on the lively palace banquet.

"Zhiping, look, there seem to be new palace maids dancing over there." Gu Zhiping's sister Gu Zhiyao pointed at a group of palace maids dancing in the distance, with a hint of envy in her tone.

Gu Zhiping smiled slightly, turned around, and looked at her sister tenderly: "Zhiyao, there are so many beauties in this palace. If you enter the palace, you will definitely be more beautiful than them all."

Gu Zhiyao smiled shyly, but a trace of desire flashed in her eyes: "Sister, I...I also want to serve the royal family."

Gu Zhiping gently patted her sister's hand, her eyes firm: "Zhiyao, if you are really willing, your sister will arrange it for you."

At this time, a female official in gorgeous palace attire came over and bowed to Gu Zhiping: "Second Miss Gu, the Queen invites you to come over."

Gu Zhiping nodded slightly and said to her sister, "Zhiyao, please wait here for a while. I will be back soon."

Gu Zhiping followed the female official through the crowd and came to the seat of the Queen. The Queen was chatting with several concubines, and when she saw Gu Zhiping coming, her smile became more cordial.

"Zhiping, you've come at the right time. I was just about to discuss some palace matters with you." The Queen patted the seat beside her and motioned for Gu Zhiping to sit down.

After Gu Zhiping sat down, the Queen continued, "The situation in the palace is complicated now. I plan to ask you to help me manage the harem. What do you think?"

Gu Zhiping was shocked. She knew that this was the Queen's trust in her, but it also meant that she would shoulder more responsibilities. She pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Don't worry, Queen, Zhiping will do her best to live up to your high expectations."

The Queen nodded with satisfaction, and chatted with Gu Zhiping about trivial matters in the palace. At this time, Gu Zhiyao came over quietly and whispered to Gu Zhiping: "Sister, there is an official named Zhao Gongzi who seems to be watching us."

Gu Zhiping raised her head slightly, and indeed saw a young official in blue looking at her intently. She was moved, and said to her sister, "Zhiyao, you go back first, I'll come later."

After saying goodbye to the Queen, Gu Zhiping returned to her seat. She deliberately distanced herself from Gu Zhiyao so that she could talk to Master Zhao alone.

"Mr. Zhao, I have long heard of your name. It is a great honor to meet you today." Gu Zhiping greeted Mr. Zhao with a smile.

A hint of surprise flashed in Mr. Zhao's eyes, and he quickly returned the greeting, "Second Miss Gu, I'm Zhao Zixuan, may I ask your name?"

Gu Zhiping replied softly, "Mr. Zhao, I am Gu Zhiping."