Chapter 1775: I Don

"Tang Ji, do you know the difficulty of a woman's survival in these chaotic times?"

Tang Ji lowered her head slightly, a flash of sadness in her eyes, "I naturally know. Since my father passed away, I have been like duckweed, helpless and drifting."

Gu Yi sighed lightly, his tone full of concern, "You were originally a person of the royal family, but because of the turbulent situation, you have fallen to this point. But you must believe that fate will always have a turning point."

Tang Ji looked up, her eyes carrying a hint of doubt, "Turning point? What does Prime Minister mean?"

Gu Yi smiled slightly, his eyes revealing a kind of depth and confidence, "The turning point is that you met me. From now on, you are no longer that helpless orphan, but my, Gu Yi's, woman. I will give you a stable life, a harbor that can shelter you from the wind and rain."

Upon hearing this, Tang Ji's cheeks flushed, and complex emotions surged in her heart. She was once an empress, although it was a marriage in name only, she had seen the world. However, the Gu Yi in front of her made her feel an unprecedented sense of security.

"But... I was the wife of the deposed emperor. Will this identity bring trouble to Prime Minister?" Tang Ji asked hesitantly.

Gu Yi laughed and waved his hand, showing heroism, "Trouble? In these chaotic times, what does Gu Yi fear? Furthermore, you and the deposed emperor had no substantial marriage, so why be constrained by that empty name? I want you as a person, not your past."

Listening to Gu Yi's words, a warm current gradually rose in Tang Ji's heart. She knew that she had finally found a shoulder she could rely on.

"Prime Minister, I... am willing to follow you, regardless of life or death, and will never betray you." Tang Ji's voice was soft but full of firmness.

Gu Yi nodded with satisfaction and reached out to hold Tang Ji's hand, "Good, from now on, you are my, Gu Yi's, woman. I will give you a brand new beginning, a future that belongs to us."

The two smiled at each other, as if at this moment, all suffering had become the past.

At the same time, in another tent, Zhuge Jin was talking with a newly acquainted colleague.

"Brother Ziyu, it is truly gratifying that you have been favored by Prime Minister!" A scholar cupped his hands and congratulated.

Zhuge Jin smiled modestly, "You flatter me, you flatter me. It is the blessing of the family; I just happened to be there."

The scholar shook his head, "Brother Ziyu, why be so humble? Prime Minister has a discerning eye for talent; being able to value Brother Ziyu must mean Brother Ziyu has extraordinary qualities."

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Jin pondered secretly. He knew that although he had some talent, it was not easy to be on par with the many strategists under Gu Yi's command. Behind this, I fear it was more because of the brocade bag from his younger brother Zhuge Liang.

"By the way, Brother Ziyu, have you heard of the woman brought by Wang Lang?" The scholar suddenly changed the subject and asked.

Zhuge Jin was stunned and then shook his head, "I am a newcomer, I don't know about this."

The scholar smiled mysteriously, "That woman is the empress of the deposed emperor Liu Bian, named Tang Ji. Wang Lang offered her to Prime Minister, and his intention is self-evident. However, looking at Prime Minister's attitude, he seems quite interested in that Tang Ji."

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Jin's heart moved slightly. Although he did not care about the deposed empress, since it involved Gu Yi, he had to pay more attention.

"Oh? What is special about that Tang Ji?" Zhuge Jin asked, pretending to be curious.

The scholar lowered his voice, "It is said that Tang Ji is beautiful and has an outstanding temperament. More importantly, she was once a person of the royal family and has a noble status. Prime Minister taking her as a concubine is undoubtedly a manifestation of his own power."

Zhuge Jin nodded, but secretly pondered in his heart. This Gu Yi is ambitious and has high-level means. His taking Tang Ji as a concubine is probably not just to manifest power. Among them, there must be deeper considerations.

However, these are not things he can pry into. His task now is to stand firm under Gu Yi's command as soon as possible and seek more benefits for the family.

Night fell, and Gu Yi's tent was brightly lit. Tang Ji sat quietly on the side, grinding ink for Gu Yi. Her movements were gentle and skilled, as if she were performing a sacred ceremony.

Gu Yi focused on the documents before him, sometimes frowning, sometimes raising the corners of his mouth. He knew that in these chaotic times, every step needed to be taken cautiously. And he was stepping toward that supreme position step by step.

"Tang Ji, do you know why I want to keep you by my side?" Gu Yi suddenly put down his pen and turned to look at Tang Ji.

Tang Ji was stunned for a moment and then shook her head, "I don't know, please enlighten me, Prime Minister."

Gu Yi smiled, his eyes revealing a kind of depth, "Although you are a deposed empress, you have the blood of the royal family flowing in your body. In these chaotic times, the blood of the royal family is a kind of power. And I need this power to consolidate my status."

Upon hearing this, Tang Ji felt a shock in her heart. She never thought that her identity would become a tool for Gu Yi to consolidate his status. However, when she saw Gu Yi's firm eyes, she knew that she could no longer escape this fate.

"Prime Minister, rest assured, I will do my best to help you achieve hegemony." Tang Ji's voice was soft but full of determination.

Gu Yi nodded with satisfaction and reached out to touch Tang Ji's cheek, "Good, with your words, I can rest assured. Remember, no matter what the future holds, you are my most important woman."

Tang Ji looked at Gu Yi's affectionate gaze, and an inexplicable emotion surged in her heart. She knew that she had completely fallen into this man's gentle trap. And all of this, perhaps, was the arrangement of fate. ===== CHAPTER 1776 =====