"Marshal, I caused you trouble."
On the way back, Gu Tieqi wore an expression of guilt and apology.
After muddling through for so many years, Gu Tieqi was no longer the green, hot-blooded youth he had once been. In many matters, he could see not only the surface, but what lay behind it.
Just as before, when Ye Zhen had urged him to accept the goodwill of his father, Gu Yan, and return to the Gu Family.
Ye Zhen had harbored no ulterior motive in this matter. He had merely tried to persuade him from the standpoint of family ties.
No matter what, he had been born into the Gu Family. His bloodline came from the Gu Family, and that could never be changed.
Moreover, Gu Tieqi had never abandoned the desire buried deep in his bones—to earn his father's recognition.
Gu Tieqi's return to the Gu Family could, in fact, link the Zhenhai Army to the Gu Family, allowing the Zhenhai Army to gain a firmer foothold at court.
Although neither Ye Zhen nor Gu Tieqi had considered this before, and his return had been purely for the sake of family affection.
But now, like today, with the two sides completely falling out, Ye Zhen had torn all pretenses apart with Gu Mansion for Gu Tieqi's sake. The consequences would be severe.
The Zhenhai Army's current situation was rather complicated. Just as the clamorous discussions and rumors said, whether its deeds were merit or fault had yet to be decided.
To completely tear their faces apart at this moment with Duke of Xinning Prefecture Gu Yan, who held a certain degree of influence at court, would in truth bring great trouble to the Zhenhai Army.
Put more seriously, it was trouble enough to affect the fate of the Zhenhai