Changsheng: Peak at the Beginning

As soon as they came out of the dungeon, Gong Shangjiao directly took Jiang Xinxin into his arms.

Gong Shangjiao knew about his own reaction and had wondered many times why he fell in love with the girl at first sight even though he had never met her properly. In less than a month, he seemed unable to extricate himself from her.

But at the same time, he deeply understood that Zheng Nanyiyi had almost no feelings for him, which made him frustrated and sad, but he had no intention of giving up. Instead, he planned many things in his mind, hoping to gain Zheng Nanyiyi's favor.

“Since Nanyi has recovered, why don’t you move into Jiaogong today?” Gong Shangjiao’s ears blushed as she thought about the report from Jiaogong that Zheng Nanyi had already chosen the expenses for the wedding.

Jiang Xinxin looked up at Gong Shangjiao and found that his handsome face had restrained its fierce aura and even showed a hint of shyness. She just felt that she was seeing something strange. The meaningful smile in his eyes made Gong Shangjiao even more shy, and a sense of joy and sweetness gradually became clear.

Gong Yuanzheng looked at the two people walking in front of him and wanted to say something, but when he thought about Zheng Nanyiyi's good performance in the dungeon just now, and Gong Shangjiao was obviously attracted to her, he could only suppress his emotions in a depressed mood, and comfort himself by saying that at least his brother did not make a mistake like Gong Ziyu and chose Shangguan Qian or Yun Weishan, who were secret agents without a sharp edge.

The architecture and furnishings of the Corner Palace are mainly black. The furnishings look simple and grand but are ultimately too solemn and deserted. There are not even any green plants inside or outside.

Jiang Xinxin sighed again, turned around and asked Gong Shangjiao who had been holding her tightly, "Can't Gong Jiao plant some flowers and plants to add some different colors?"

Gong Yuanzheng laughed before Gong Shangjiao could say anything: "Growing flowers and vegetables, Zheng Nanyi, do you want to listen to what you are saying?"

But Gong Shangjiao smiled and said, "If Nanyi wants to add some flowers and plants to Jiaogong, then of course it will be based on your opinion."

Gong Yuanzheng couldn't bear it any longer: "Brother!"

Gong Shangjiao looked at Gong Yuanzheng and said seriously, "Brother Yuanzheng, Nanyi is my future wife Jiaogong. If Zhiren hadn't passed away, our wedding might have been in two days. If you respect me, you should also respect Nanyi as much as I do."

Gong Yuanzheng was so aggrieved that he was crying. Although it was not the first time that Jiang Xinxin had to face a crying scene, it was the first time that Gong Yuanzheng had encountered such a situation. She just felt a little embarrassed, as if she had inserted herself between the brothers and disturbed them.

Before Gong Yuanzheng could say anything, Yingchun and Jin Fu came in together and reported that Jiang Xinxin's luggage and accommodation had been packed and were in the side hall on the left.

In the evening, Jiang Xinxin had dinner with Gong Shangjiao and Gong Yuanzheng at Jiao Palace. During the meal, Gong Shangjiao kept paying attention to serving food to Jiang Xinxin, which made Gong Yuanzheng dissatisfied and aggrieved. Jiang Xinxin was speechless. She first gave Gong Shangjiao a piece of yam with chopsticks, and then gave Gong Yuanzheng a piece of pork ribs with chopsticks. She thought she had made the bowls fair, but she didn't expect that Gong Shangjiao would feel aggrieved until bedtime.

Jiang Xinxin of course noticed that Gong Shangjiao was in a bad mood. She originally didn't want to care about it, but she wanted Gong Shangjiao to have a child for her, so she could only resign herself to her fate and wait until Gong Yuanzheng left before coaxing him.

During the meal, Jiang Xinxin already knew that Gong Shangjiao had been a vegetarian for many years. Even if he ate meat, he would only drink the soup and not eat the meat. If it weren't for Gong Yuanzheng taking care of his body, he would at least have a stomach problem. So Jiang Xinxin smuggled a bowl of Tremella soup out of the space and brought it to Gong Shangjiao herself.

Gong Shangjiao didn't think much about it in the afternoon, but after everyone left, he began to think about how to tell Jiang Xinxin about the incident in the Zheng family.

Gong Shangjiao was used to taking baths, and there was a very spacious bathing pool in the Jiao Palace. Jiang Xinxin didn't even need to ask specifically. She just pretended to want to talk to Gong Shangjiao. Even Gong Shangjiao's personal green jade maid Jin Fu directly told her a lot about Gong Shangjiao's habits.

Jiang Xinxin knocked on the door and said, "Mr. Jiao, are you free right now? I want to talk to you."

There was a sound of water in the room, and Gong Shangjiao's slightly panicked voice: "Nan Yi, please wait a moment..."

Jiang Xinxin didn't have to wait long. After a few breaths, she saw Gong Shangjiao opening the door in a dark blue pajamas with his hair loose.

Jiang Xinxin hurried into the room, and when she lowered her head slightly, she saw Gong Shangjiao coming over barefoot to open the door. Feeling amused, she quickly handed the Tremella soup in her hand to Gong Shangjiao, saying, "I brought a bowl of Tremella soup. Master Jiao can have some before going to bed, so you can sleep better at night."

Following Gong Shangjiao's lead, Jiang Xinxin sat down at the table beside the bathtub. She added, "I don't know what Mr. Jiao's taste is like, so I didn't put too much sugar in it according to my own preferences. It tastes delicious to me."

However, the more Jiang Xinxin comforted him, the more difficult it was for Gong Shangjiao to say what he was going to say next.

After finishing a bowl of Tremella soup, Gong Shangjiao finally prepared himself mentally. He raised his head and said with a heavy face, "Nan Yi, I have been away from home these days because I received news ten days ago that something happened to the Zheng family..."

Jiang Xinxin immediately felt a sharp pain in her heart, and she almost fell on the table while holding her chest. Gong Shangjiao was so scared that he walked over the table and hugged Jiang Xinxin.

"Nanyi, the Zheng family's trouble must have been caused by Wufeng. Don't worry, I will make Wufeng pay the price!"

Jiang Xinxin felt pain for the first time in a long time, but she knew very well in her heart that even if she could feel the pain, she would not actually be hurt. Sure enough, in less than a cup of tea, the resentment and obsession left by Zheng Nanyiyi disappeared, but Gong Shangjiao just thought that she was so sad because she heard the bad news about the Zheng family.

"Nan Yi, believe me. My parents and brothers all died at the hands of Wu Feng. Even if Gong Men continues to live in a remote corner, I will definitely avenge you and the bloodline of Gong Men who died back then!"

After a long while, Jiang Xinxin raised her hand to wipe the tears from her face, then looked up at Gong Shangjiao and said, "I want Jiaogong's token. Tomorrow morning I will go to see you interrogate Shangguan Qian."

Seeing that she was calm, Gong Shangjiao quickly agreed: "Okay, okay, I should have given you my Jiaogong token. But there is no rush to go to the dungeon. If you are still healthy tomorrow, let's go and interrogate Shangguan Qian, how about that?"

Jiang Xinxin nodded and acted as if she didn't want to talk anymore. Gong Shangjiao picked up the cloak beside her and put it on her, wanting to send her back to the room to rest, but Jiang Xinxin stood there motionless, just looking at her bare feet without shoes on, which made him blush and get flustered for a while. Then he tidied things up a little, helped make the bed and covered the quilt, and waited until Jiang Xinxin fell asleep before he reluctantly got up and left.

Gong Yuanzheng had already found out that the food that Madam Wu Ji brought to worship Old Zhiren every three days was no longer there. Now it seemed that Madam Wu Ji was using the excuse of worshiping Old Zhiren, and most likely she was sending food to Gong Huanyu.