Do You Know?: I, the Little Cabinet Elder, Regent of the World

However, for Gu Tingye, the Ningyuan Marquis's residence was merely a place to stay.

just in case

What if Gu Tingye wants to fight for the right to inherit the marquisate?

Gu Tingyu had been targeting Gu Tingye since childhood, but Gu Tingye suddenly became a capable man, which made Gu Tingyu uneasy.

Gu Tingye glanced at his older brother indifferently, then raised his head and said slowly, "Big brother, I'm back!"

Are you panicking?

The last time the emperor bestowed honors, the time between his arrival in and departure from the capital was only a little over ten days.

Therefore, he didn't even have a chance to put pressure on his older brother.

This time, it's different.

Jiang Zhao, a close friend, had already received a secret letter from the Emperor, ordering him to go to the capital to serve as the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.

This indicates that the group will stay in the capital for a considerable period of time.

Therefore, he naturally had to make some high-profile announcements.

He, Gu Tingye, is back!

Moreover, he not only wanted to spread the word to the Marquis's mansion, but also to the nobles!

In the Ningyuan Marquis's mansion, who will be the next generation to succeed and take charge?

He also wants to fight for the title of Marquis of Ningyuan!

Gu Tingye raised his head and looked at his older brother with a calm expression.

In previous years, he was known as a playboy. He had great skills but no opportunity to use them and could not see the day when he would rise to prominence.

But Heaven took pity on him, and while on his way to Huaizuo to attend a funeral, he unexpectedly met Jiang Zhao.

From then on, his life trajectory changed dramatically, and he rose to prominence, expanding his territory.

Previously, he had no chance to fight for it.

This time, he's going to fight for it!

Not for any other reason than to make my older brother feel bad.

He wants to get back at the discrimination he suffered since childhood.

Gu Tingyu's expression changed slightly.

With his intelligence, he could naturally guess some of the possible events from the second brother's tone and his proud demeanor.

How can this be allowed?

He's the eldest son!

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Chapter 123 The Dispute Within the Marquis's Mansion!

"what happened?"

A deep, resonant voice rang out, and the old Marquis Gu Yan strode out.

"Cough cough!"

Gu Tingyu coughed twice, his face flushed, and turned to look at his father, pointing at Gu Tingye with one finger: "The second son went back to his parents' home, but he actually went through the middle gate. Only Father is allowed to go through the middle gate. This is really outrageous!"

Even if the second son is granted an official position, he is still his father's son in the end.

Gu Tingyu, feigning concern for his father, said, "The most honorable person should go first. Only the most distinguished members of the Marquis's household are allowed to pass through this central gate. What kind of decorum is this, Second Brother?"

As the central gate, symbolizing a strict hierarchy, it must take into account the principle of "the husband is the head of the wife, and the father is the head of the son."

Therefore, even after Gu Tingye obtained an official position, he still had to use the side gate to show respect for his elderly father.

"Heh!" Gu Tingye glanced at his elder brother.

This is his older brother, but he doesn't act like one at all.

My older brother has always been like this, sarcastic and unpredictable, since we were little.

Generally speaking, if a father hears words that sow discord, he will give his son a severe beating.

The more he fought, the more upset he became, and the more estranged the father and son grew.

Ironically, even though he knew it was an attempt to sow discord, his father remained unmoved and oblivious.

Gu Yankai put his hands behind his back and frowned slightly: "If Erlang wants to leave, let him leave."

Since the father and sons had worked together to stabilize Hezhou, Gu Yankai had become more patient with his two sons.

no way.

A large marquis's mansion must have someone who can shoulder the responsibility.

In fact, from the very beginning, he valued his second son, Gu Tingye, the most.

The eldest son is in poor health, and the third son is too young. If we want to prevent the Marquis's mansion from declining too much, only the second son can serve as an official to support it.

However, the more you value it, the greater the disappointment will be.

Gu Tingye's repeated dissolute behavior undoubtedly annoyed his father more and more, leading to increasingly harsh reprimands.

Now that his two sons have become accomplished, Gu Yankai's opinion has changed, and his attitude has drastically shifted.

Since Erlang is capable of managing the Marquis's mansion, it doesn't matter if he's a bit of a playboy.

"Father?"

Gu Tingyu's expression darkened slightly, and he was greatly alarmed.

Given his father's attitude, can he still retain his right to inherit the title?

On the contrary, Gu Tingye gave his older brother a hearty smile.

He survived the early years when his older brother targeted him.

Now, things have taken a turn for the better, and he has become a valuable asset.

I wonder if my older brother can get through this ordeal.

"Standing at the door, what kind of behavior is this?"

Gu Yan strode into the main hall, his deep voice booming, "Come in, all of you."

Upon hearing this, Gu Tingye straightened his official robes and solemnly bowed to Madam Qin: "Mother."

He always held Xiao Qinshi in high esteem.

"Second Brother." Madam Qin accepted the greeting with a look of satisfaction on her face.

Every move she makes exudes the demeanor of a loving mother.

Gu Tingye bowed, then strode inside with his hands behind his back, exuding an air of high spirits.

As he left, Gu Tingyu's face darkened, and he coughed repeatedly as he watched Gu Tingye's retreating figure.

The gentle expression on Xiao Qin's face stiffened considerably.

The two had different thoughts.

For Gu Tingyu, Gu Tingye's desire to compete for the title of marquis was completely unexpected and extremely distressing.

For Madam Qin, it was a conflict within her heart.

The title of "loving mother" gave her the opportunity to pretend to be a loving mother for a lifetime.

However, this approach went against her conscience, causing constant inner turmoil for him.

If she becomes a loving mother, her son Gu Tingwei will inevitably be dependent on others.

How is this possible?

Xiao Qin lowered her eyelids slightly.

Absolutely not!

Main hall.

Gu Yankai and Madam Qin sat in the main seats, while Gu Tingyu and Gu Tingye sat on the left and right, respectively, facing off against each other. Madam Shao sat in the second seat on the left.

"Guarding the frontier is a matter of great importance, so why did you suddenly come to the capital?" Gu Yan asked.

With his two sons accomplished and having made significant contributions to expanding the territory, Gu Yankai did not wish for any unexpected events to occur.

“Previously, the Emperor had Zichuan test five members of the imperial clan. Three years have passed since then.” Gu Tingye explained, “The Emperor issued a secret order for Zichuan to come to the capital to serve as the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and the members of the imperial clan followed him to the capital.”

“Historically, nobles have been in charge of the imperial guards in the capital. I have the merit of expanding the territory and am not lacking in experience in guarding the frontier. Therefore, I am going to the capital to seek an official position there.”

Gu Tingyu and Madam Qin could not get a word in edgewise, so they could only listen silently.

However, his constant use of "Zichuan" inevitably made people wary.

That's a young Grand Secretary!

How could Gu Tingye, a spoiled brat, possibly know the young Grand Secretary?

"Ah."

Gu Yankai nodded.

Indeed, the sons of noble families primarily held positions of command in the Imperial Guard.

"I will find some time to go to the palace and explain this matter to the Emperor," Gu Yankai said in a deep voice.

Now that Erlang has become a useful person, he will naturally pave the way for him.

"By the way," Gu Yankai instructed, "the Seven Sons of Jiayou are rare scholars who have no prejudice against military generals and are willing to befriend the sons of noble families. Remember to maintain certain relationships."

It is extremely difficult for military generals to be on good terms with civil officials.

Conversely, once you truly become friends, it's a first-class opportunity.

Even Gu Tingye's transformation from a spoiled playboy to a representative figure of the younger generation of noble sons was largely due to his friendships with civil officials.

"Father, don't worry." Gu Tingye nodded.

The Seven Sons of Jiayou have been a small group for nine years.

Apart from him and Sheng Changbai, who were qualified to remain on the fringes of the inner circle, the rest of the people didn't even have the chance to get to know them.

Even people like Zhong E and Wang Shao were only acquainted with Jiang Zhao, not with all seven sons of Jiayou.

Among these, interpersonal skills and timing are both indispensable.

There's a reason why he's so successful.

"Now that you're coming to the capital, you're not getting any younger," Gu Yankai said thoughtfully. "It's time to get married, start a family, and build a career."

He had three wives in his lifetime.

Among them, he was most loving towards his first wife, Lady Da Qin, and the two were inseparable.

Unfortunately, Madam Qin was frail and sickly, and had difficulty conceiving.

The couple were married for ten years before having a child.

This resulted in him having his son relatively late.

Zhang Ding, the eldest son of the Duke of England, is nearly forty years old, while his eldest son, Gu Tingyu, is not even thirty.

When there is a large age gap between father and son, unexpected events are more likely to occur.

Now that Erlang is twenty-four years old, Gu Yankai does not want Erlang to repeat the same mistake.

Of course, this is in light of the Ningyuan Marquis's family background and Gu Tingye's achievements.

Getting married at twenty-four is actually not so bad.

If the news were to spread, all the noblewomen in Bianjing would be captivated by it.

"Alright."

Gu Tingye did not refuse.

Almost all of his friends are already married.