The Cloud Feather of the Red Chamber: A Marriage Arranged with Gong Yuanzheng at the Start

Young Master Xue felt that Gong Yuanzheng was acting strangely today, completely different from his state a few days ago. Before today, he always looked bitter and resentful whenever he came to Xue Palace.

He was actually laughing today, he kept laughing!

He was smiling when he entered the Snow Palace, and even when he went down into the Cold Pool, he still had a smile on his face.

It was not a mocking laugh, nor an arrogant laugh, nor a threatening laugh.

It's a sweet, warm smile.

Are you really that happy just celebrating the Lantern Festival?

Young Master Xue was puzzled and couldn't figure it out himself, so he went to ask Xue Chongzi.

Xue Chongzi silently sheathed his sword. "Xiao Xue, if you're bored, go down the mountain and go play with Qingyu and the others. I'll watch over Young Master Zheng and Young Master Yu's trials."

Strangely enough, everyone thought that Gong Ziyu had given up on the trial, but unexpectedly, he also came the day after Gong Yuanzheng arrived.

Moreover, she insisted on coming every day, and even when she was freezing, she never cried again.

Young Master Xue immediately shook his head, "No, Da Xue, you still need to cultivate the secret manuals of the Wind Palace, that's the most important thing."

Although he was in the back mountain and didn't know the situation outside, Young Master Xue was still very clear that the biggest hidden danger to the palace gate was Wu Feng.

There's no need for Da Xue to handle such a trivial matter as supervising Gong Ziyu's trial.

As for why Gong Yuanzheng wasn't supervised, how could someone so proud and arrogant possibly cheat?

As for Gong Ziyu, he probably wouldn't think of cheating, but he's afraid Jin Fan wouldn't bear to see him suffer in the cold and would help him pass the trial.

"Heavy snow, I have to stop chatting with you now. Gong Ziyu should be here soon, and I need to go outside and keep watch."

The snowstorm at the Snow Palace was as fierce as ever. When Gong Ziyu arrived, he saw Gong Yuanzheng standing by the cold pond, head bowed and smiling.

Gong Ziyu was horrified and stumbled, almost falling, but fortunately Jin Fan caught him.

"Watch out, Young Master Yu!"

Gong Yuanzheng was still reminiscing about the moments he spent with Yue'er last night, and recalling the promises Yue'er had made to him.

From now on, I will paint a picture of myself every year.

I also weave a lantern for Yue'er every year.

This is the promise they made to each other.

That's wonderful. Year after year, that's how a lifetime goes by.

Just imagining it made Gong Yuanzheng feel incredibly sweet, as if his life had been fulfilled.

The sudden exclamation interrupted Gong Yuanzheng's thoughts, and he coldly looked up.

Gong Ziyu stared at him with horrified eyes and a look of horror on her face.

Meeting his cold gaze, Gong Ziyu silently breathed a sigh of relief.

This is how Gong Yuanzheng should act normally!

What a cursed thing!

Gong Yuanzheng curled his lip in disdain, glanced at Gong Ziyu, took off his cloak, tossed it to Jin Huai, and then turned and jumped into the cold pool.

The splashing icy water startled Gong Ziyu, and he grabbed Jin Fan's hand that was supporting him.

"Jin Fan, did I see that right? Gong Yuanzheng was smiling so gently? Is he possessed by a ghost?"

Before Jin Fan could speak, Jin Huai coldly said, "Young Master Yu, please be careful with your words."

Gong Ziyu was a little embarrassed. He had been caught talking about someone behind their back. Just then, Young Master Xue came out of the house, and he hurriedly greeted him.

Good morning, Young Master Xue. Have you eaten yet?

Young Master Xue smiled, "I have already had breakfast. Young Master Yu, please wait a moment. Once Young Master Zheng comes up, you can go into the water."

Hearing this, Gong Ziyu felt even more embarrassed. Ever since he came to participate in the trial, he and Gong Yuanzheng had taken turns diving in the cold pool.

Gong Yuanzheng could swim back on his own after each dive, while he needed Jin Fan's help to get ashore.

Gong Yuanzheng can continue diving after resting for a while, while he needs to rest for a long time. Each time he rests, it's enough for Gong Yuanzheng to dive twice.

This time the wait was longer than usual, and Jin Huai frowned.

He immediately put down the cloak he was holding and prepared to dive.

Prince Zheng absolutely cannot get into trouble.

Young Master Xue stopped him, "Wait a little longer, he should have dived to the bottom of the water."

Upon hearing this, Jin Huai was overjoyed, but quickly turned to worry, his eyes fixed on the calm lake surface.

Gong Ziyu's expression was complicated. Gong Yuanzheng had only been in the Snow Palace for eight days. He probably wouldn't pass the trial so quickly, would he?

It took Gong Shangjia more than ten days, so Gong Yuanzheng definitely won't be able to finish so quickly, definitely!

Reality slapped him hard in the face. The moment Gong Yuanzheng surfaced, he was tightly clutching a box in his arms.

"Young Master Zheng!" Jin Huai immediately stepped forward and wrapped the cloak around Gong Yuanzheng.

"Congratulations! You have passed the Snow Palace trial." Young Master Xue sincerely congratulated Gong Yuanzheng.

"Go inside and change your clothes, get some rest, and I'll teach you the Three Styles of Snowfall in a bit."

Gong Yuanzheng nodded, holding the box in his arms, and walked directly back into the house.

He didn't look at Gong Ziyu even once throughout the entire process.

After seeing Gong Yuanzheng off, Xue Gongzi looked at Gong Ziyu, whose face was pale and whose eyes were lifeless.

Young Master Xue hesitated for a moment, "Young Master Yu, are you still going to take the trial today?"

Gong Ziyu's lips trembled. After Yun Weishan's identity was revealed, he put aside his promise.

Ayun is without a sword, and has no relatives outside. Oh, she has a younger sister, but she will soon be brought into the palace.

Then he had no reason to leave the palace, and it didn't matter whether he passed the trial or not.

But after hearing that Gong Yuanzheng had also come to participate in the trial, he did not hesitate and immediately came to the Snow Palace.

If Gong Yuanzheng passes the trial again, then the Feather Palace will have even less status among the four palaces in the front mountain.

He is so much older than Gong Yuanzheng, not only is he not as good at using poison as Gong Yuanzheng, but his martial arts are also inferior to his. Now he is even lagging behind Gong Yuanzheng in the trials.

Even with Gong Ziyu's thick skin, he felt a little embarrassed.

For the sake of her own reputation and for the future of Yu Palace, Gong Ziyu mustered her courage and came to Xue Palace once again.

However, Gong Yuanzheng completed the trial on the eighth day, while he hadn't even dived halfway down the cold pool.

For the first time, Gong Ziyu deeply regretted not practicing martial arts properly before.

"Young Master Yu?"

Receiving no response for a long time, Young Master Xue couldn't help but call out again.

Gong Ziyu snapped out of his daze and met Xue Gongzi's gaze. He gritted his teeth.

"Yes! I must undergo the trial no matter what!"

Gong Yuanzheng had changed his clothes and was sitting cross-legged on the couch, meditating silently to recover his inner strength.

Then, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside, growing louder as they approached.

Jin Fan, his face pale, hurriedly carried Gong Ziyu into the house.

Despite it being the dead of winter, he was covered in sweat, some from rushing over, and some from the cold sweat caused by his anxiety about Gong Ziyu's health.

Xue Gongzi, who was following behind, looked speechless. Did Gong Ziyu have no idea about his own strength?

With such limited internal strength, he still insisted on diving deeper. If he doesn't get into trouble, who will?

Upon seeing that Gong Yuanzheng had opened his eyes, Jin Fan immediately knelt down in front of him.

"Young Master Zheng! Please save Young Master Yu!"

Seeing that Gong Yuanzheng did not react, Jin Fan did not think too much and kowtowed to Gong Yuanzheng directly.

“Young Master Zheng, I know I have offended you in the past. I was too arrogant and ignorant.”

"Please, please save Young Master Yu! Kill me or do whatever you want with me!"

Jin Fan's actions were something Gong Yuanzheng had never imagined.

Gong Ziyu is actually a very happy person. Although his father is a scumbag, he has Mingwu Ji who is devoted to him.

There is also Jin Fan, a loyal servant with superb martial arts skills and great courage, who vows to follow him to the death.

Seeing that Jin Fan's forehead was about to bleed, Gong Yuanzheng got off the bed.

They checked on Gong Ziyu's condition.

"It's nothing serious, just frostbite and all his internal energy is depleted. He just needs to replenish his nutrition once he wakes up."