Young Master Gao? Call me Little Grand Secretary!

After several rounds of lovemaking, Gao Zhao lay on the bed panting heavily, too exhausted to move.

The young girl was also flushed and covered in sweat, but she still turned around, nestled her head on Gao Zhao's chest, and said reluctantly, "My...husband, you should go..."

Gao Zhao looked down at her and said softly, "Is it alright if we don't leave?"

The girl hesitated for a moment, then shook her head and said, "No, if someone finds out, it will be a disaster!"

"You're so heartless!" Gao Zhao felt uncomfortable from the pressure on her chest, so she pushed her head down, then shook her head and sighed, "You've finished eating, and you're already sending the cook away!"

The girl looked up and scolded, "Stop using such vulgar language, it's so embarrassing!"

"But I can tell you seem to enjoy listening to it!" Gao Zhao sat up straight, leaned against the headboard, and commanded her, "Lift your head and look at me!"

The intense humiliation brought tears to the girl's eyes, but she still did as she was told. After a long while, she finally calmed down and mumbled, "It's getting late, you should leave..."

"How heartless you are! Today is our wedding night!" Gao Zhao was genuinely reluctant to leave. From the layout of the mansion and the regulations on the woman's wedding dress, it was clear that she must be a noblewoman from a high-ranking family.

Such a noble-born girl, yet trained to be so obedient and docile, ignites an overwhelming desire to conquer her; who could bear to leave her!

Especially since he had taken her virginity!

Upon hearing Gao Zhao's words, the girl blushed and hesitated, clearly struggling with her thoughts.

Seeing this, Gao Zhao pressed her advantage, saying, "Your room is so big, with upstairs and downstairs. I'm not going out; I'll just stay in the room with you. What are you worried about? Don't you want to spend all your time with me?"

"You...you really...aren't you going out?" The girl was somewhat tempted, but still worried, "If we're discovered, neither of us will survive!"

"I definitely won't run around! You're so beautiful, I wish I could spend every day with you!"

Gao Zhao sensed the relaxation in her tone and was overjoyed, so he sat up excitedly.

"Hmm..." The girl raised her head resentfully, her eyes reproachful.

"My bad, my bad!" Gao Zhao chuckled apologetically, reaching out to ruffle her hair and soothingly saying, "Please continue, please continue!"

The girl glared at him, but still obeyed.

"Wait a minute!" Gao Zhao suddenly called out, and under the girl's puzzled gaze, he picked up her wedding dress and draped it over her shoulders, saying softly, "It's getting chilly, put some on!"

The girl knew exactly what he was thinking. She glanced at him sideways, her eyes slightly narrowed, a mixture of reproach and shyness in her expression. As she dressed, she said coquettishly, "It's all ruined!"

Gao Zhao chuckled and said, "You only get to wear this outfit once in your life. I'm giving you the chance to wear it a few more times, and you're still not happy... ouch..."

Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly gasped, staring at the elegantly dressed young woman, his excitement overwhelming him, making it difficult for him to contain himself...

The girl's pupils contracted sharply, her expression filled with terror. She abruptly raised her head, her eyes wide with astonishment.

Gao Zhao looked embarrassed and quickly explained, "Well... I don't usually do this... you know..."

"Ugh..." the girl urged urgently through her nose.

Gao Zhao quickly looked around, then reached for a cup of tea and handed it to the girl amidst her bewildered gaze.

"Hmm..." The girl looked surprised and doubtful, but then, with Gao Zhao's mischievous smile and encouraging eyes, she took it, put it to her lips, and gulped it down.

"You're so mean!" the girl complained, both embarrassed and annoyed. "How dare you treat me like this!"

Gao Zhao chuckled, pulled her into his arms, and gently comforted her.

The girl lay there for a while, then suddenly looked up at him and asked, "Husband, you still don't know your own name?"

Gao Zhao knew she was no ordinary person, so how could he possibly tell her his own identity? Wouldn't that just be asking Gao Qiu for trouble?

He immediately sighed and said, "A lone figure on a cold river, an old friend from the martial world. Why should we need to know each other before we meet? Our meeting today is already a deep fate, so why should we need to know my name!"

"No, I want to know!" The girl clung to him, pouting, "Let me tell you first, my name is Tong Jiaoxiu!"

Gao Zhao looked into her eyes and his heart stirred. He was thinking about which prominent family in the capital had the surname Tong and had such a daughter!

I thought about it for a long time, but I still couldn't think of anyone who fit the bill!

Among the high-ranking officials and nobles surnamed Tong, Tong Guan was the most prominent. However, he was a eunuch and could not possibly have a daughter, so he was naturally ruled out. He began to suspect that this woman was deceiving him.

I couldn't help but feel contempt. They didn't even dare to use their real names, which shows their bad character!

But then I thought, she's already sleeping in the same bed with me, so what kind of character does she have?

He chuckled and said, "So it's Lady Tong! What a fine surname! She's from the same family as our Grand Commandant Tong!"

"Huh? How did you know? He's my uncle!" Tong Jiaoxiu blinked and explained, "I was taken in and raised by my uncle when I was little..."

Gao Zhao couldn't hear what she was saying after that; he was completely numb!

In the Song Dynasty, there were many military officers who could be called Grand Commandant. Basically, all military officers above the rank of Hengban were qualified to be called Grand Commandant. Even those officials below the rank of Hengban could be called Grand Commandant if they were shameless enough.

But to be precise, there is only one Grand Commandant at present, and that is Tong Guan!

In the second year of the Zhenghe era, the imperial court reformed the system, making the Grand Commandant the highest-ranking military officer. Among that batch of military officers who received this honor, only Tong Guan was the only one!

At the same time, he also pacified the five circuits of Hebei, Hedong, and Shaanxi, and held almost all the military power of the Song Dynasty, making him a person of great power and influence!

Compared to Tong Guan's status, Gao Qiu is even worse!

The Commander of the Palace Guard, as the highest-ranking official of the Three Military Commands, wields great power over the Imperial Guards. This sounds impressive, but in reality, the Three Military Commands have no authority to mobilize or lead troops.

Without the Privy Council's order to mobilize troops, the Three Military Commands have no right to mobilize troops!

The authority to command troops belongs to someone else!

Therefore, whether in terms of official rank or real power, Tong Guan was far superior to Gao Qiu!

Even in terms of the Emperor's trust, Tong Guan was in no way inferior to Gao Qiu!

This is someone I can't afford to mess with!

Oh no, this is a huge disaster!

Tong Jiaoxiu continued, "They betrothed me to Cai You's son, but I heard he's a simpleton, and I don't want to marry a fool..."

Gao Zhao felt even more uneasy. Cai You was now a scholar of the Longtu Pavilion and a tutor to the emperor, a proper attendant to the emperor. He also had another identity: the eldest son of Cai Jing!

Damn it, I've slept with Cai Jing's future granddaughter-in-law!

Gao Zhao panicked and quickly got out of bed to get dressed.

Seeing his expression, Tong Jiaoxiu couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, but she smiled calmly and said, "What, are you scared?"

Gao Zhao saw through the woman's thoughts at a glance. Don't be fooled by her current obedience to him; it's because she admires strength. Once she discovers that you're not strong enough, she'll treat you like dirt!

"What are you saying? I'm genuinely surprised to learn you're Grand Commandant Tong's niece, but to say I'm afraid... heh, you're underestimating me, Lin Chong!"

"Ah! Your name is Lin Chong?"

"Indeed, a true man does not change his name or surname. I am Lin Chong, the instructor of the 800,000 Imperial Guards!"

Tong Jiaoxiu's eyes lit up. "You're the Imperial Guard instructor?"

"Invincible with spear and staff!" Gao Zhao smiled smugly, slapped her shapely buttocks, and said arrogantly, "I never imagined that the noble lady of the Tong family would be devoured by a mere instructor like me!"

Tong Jiaoxiu blushed and asked curiously, "Then what are you going to do now? Didn't you say you were staying?"

"Silly girl!" Gao Zhao smiled gently, looking sincerely into her eyes, and said, "If I stay, wouldn't I be putting you in danger? Even if the risk is small, how could I disregard your safety for my own selfish desires! Be good, I'll come see you again in a couple of days!"

"Mmm!" Tong Jiaoxiu nodded obediently, her eyes filled with emotion. "You're so kind!"

[Gratitude points from Tong Jiaoxiu +1]