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

The wedding preparations were proceeding smoothly, and the things Lin Qingyue wanted were gradually transported to the palace gates.

The Zheng Palace has now been decorated according to Lin Qingyue's wishes.

The entire scene is elegant and exquisite, adorned with calligraphy and paintings.

The wedding dress was also completed thanks to the tireless work of dozens of embroiderers day and night. According to tradition, the last few stitches were done by Lin Qingyue.

Daiyu clung to Lin Qingyue even more, almost inseparable from her.

He's even too lazy to practice his light-body skills anymore.

Young Master Xue then took Qingyu and ran wild around the palace gates. Apart from Snow Palace, the two of them explored the front and back mountains and the Old Dust Valley.

That day, Lin Qingyue and Gong Zishang were discussing the dishes for the wedding banquet when Jin Mao suddenly came to report.

Gong Shangjiao and Gong Yuanzheng have arrived at the palace gate.

Gong Zishang wore a smile, seemingly complaining, but her words were full of joy.

"These two brothers have finally arrived."

Her eyes darted around, and she looked at Lin Qingyue with obvious teasing in them, "Qingyue, shall we go pick up those two brothers together?"

“Okay!” Lin Qingyue readily agreed. She stood up and looked at Daiyu, whose cheeks were noticeably puffed out.

"Yu'er, do you want to come with me to pick up Brother Yuanzheng and Brother Shangjiao?"

Daiyu stood up angrily, "Big sister, master, I'm going with you!"

Although she was still somewhat angry with the palace expedition, she didn't want to be separated from her sister, so she had no choice but to go with her.

The three of them were not in a hurry, and strolled leisurely towards the palace gate.

The group had only gone halfway when they saw a familiar figure.

Daiyu recognized the person first, immediately let go of Lin Qingyue's hand, and ran towards the lady in front.

"mother!"

Lin Qingyue was also startled, standing there blankly, staring at the lady who was slowly approaching.

Jia Min was startled when she saw Daiyu rushing towards her.

She had never seen her second daughter run so fast before; she was afraid she might fall!

Gong Shangjiao and Gong Yuanzheng immediately recognized that Daiyu's gait clearly showed traces of light-footed skill.

Gong Shangjiao caught Daiyu before she arrived.

Jia Min's body has only just recovered; if she were to be hit, she would probably be in serious trouble.

After receiving Daiyu from Gong Shangjiao, Jia Min realized how much her second daughter had changed.

However, after several months apart, Daiyu's figure and weight had increased considerably.

Her complexion was rosy, and her previous sickly appearance was completely gone.

Her body has been fully recovered, and she is now probably healthier than children her age.

Jia Min's eyes began to well up with tears, "My good Yu'er, my good Yu'er..."

Daiyu buried her head directly in Jia Min's neck, and soon Jia Min felt a dampness on her neck.

"Mom, I miss you so much..."

"Mother misses you, Mother misses you..."

She missed her three children every single day.

Holding Daiyu, Jia Min walked up to Lin Qingyue and smiled through her tears.

"Yue'er, don't you recognize your mother?"

Lin Qingyue could no longer hold back her tears, which streamed down her face. "Mother..."

Gong Yuanzheng saw this from behind, and his heart clenched instantly.

He knew that Yue'er was crying tears of joy, but he still couldn't bear to see her shed tears.

He took a step forward and reached out to wipe away the tears on Lin Qingyue's cheeks.

Jia Min, who was carefully examining her eldest daughter whom she hadn't seen in a long time, was speechless.

Judging from Lin Qingyue's clothes and her complexion, Jia Min knew that her eldest daughter had not had a bad time during her time at the palace.

I had heard from Yue Gongzi before that Gong Yuanzheng doted on his eldest daughter, and I also learned about her life in the palace through letters.

But how can a mother be completely at ease?

Now that she has seen it with her own eyes, Jia Min is finally at ease.

Just as he was about to express his gratitude to the people at the palace gate, he saw Gong Yuanzheng's actions.

Looking at the eldest daughter's expression, it's clear she's already used to Gong Yuanzheng's behavior.

Jia Min's lips twitched, and for a moment, she didn't know how to react.

As the wife of a prominent family, this was the first time in decades that she had lost her composure like this.

Gong Zishang keenly sensed the strange atmosphere and immediately pushed Gong Yuanzheng aside.

She quickly recalled in her mind how Lin Qingyue had bowed, and then gave Jia Min a full curtsy.

“Madam Lin, I am Gong Zishang. You can call me Zishang directly.”

Jia Min smiled again, looking at Gong Zishang with loving eyes.

“Zishang, now that we’re in-laws and you’re Yu’er’s teacher, let’s not stand on ceremony anymore.”

"Yue'er and Yu'er mentioned you in their letters. I'm so grateful to you for taking care of my two daughters these days."

Gong Zishang replied with a smile, "Madam is too kind. My sister Qingyue has helped me a lot."

"Yu'er is clever and quick-witted. It is my blessing to have such a disciple."

After saying that, seeing Jia Min's expression, Gong Zishang stepped forward again, "Let me hold Yu'er."

Jia Min did not refuse and handed Yu'er into Gong Zishang's arms.

Her body had only just recovered, and carrying her for so long was really taking a toll on her.

Daiyu buried her head in Gong Zishang's neck; she hadn't yet recovered from her emotional turmoil.

Lin Qingyue took Jia Min's arm, and the mother and daughter chatted intimately as they walked towards Zheng Palace.

Gong Yuanzheng was completely unaware that there was anything wrong with his behavior just now, and followed Lin Qingyue to leave together.

Gong Shangjiao grabbed him, and Gong Yuanzheng looked at Gong Shangjiao, puzzled.

Gong Shangjiao said with some helplessness, "On the expedition, Madam Lin, her younger brother and sister-in-law, and Yu'er have not seen each other for a long time, so they must have a lot to talk about."

Gong Yuanzheng: Yue'er and I haven't seen each other for a long time, and I also want to catch up with Yue'er.

Gong Shangjiao, unsure whether his younger brother was feigning ignorance or genuinely unaware, simply stated:

"Qingyu isn't here. He's probably out having fun with Young Master Xue. Go and find him."

He couldn't ignore his brother's words, so Gong Yuanzheng didn't waste any time and used his lightness skill to search for Qingyu and Xue Gongzi's figures in the palace gate.

Knowing that Gong Yuanzheng had gone to find his youngest son, Jia Min was relieved.

Upon arriving at the Zheng Palace and seeing its furnishings, Jia Min raised an eyebrow slightly.

Lin Qingyue lowered her head somewhat shyly, "Mother, this is the wedding banquet I arranged..."

Jia Min patted Lin Qingyue's hand and gently comforted her, "It's your wedding banquet, as long as you like it."

As long as the utensils used are not excessive, there is no problem.

But when she saw that cluster of epiphyllum flowers, Jia Min fell silent.

Gong Zishang, standing nearby, tried to improve Gong Yuanzheng's image, saying, "Madam, these flowers were all cultivated by my younger brother Yuanzheng for my younger sister Qingyue. They are ever-blooming epiphyllum flowers."

Jia Min smiled faintly. Even though Gong Yuanzheng had cultivated the flowers for Lin Qingyue, she still didn't understand why white flowers were displayed at the wedding banquet.

However, as long as her daughter is happy with her wedding, that's all that matters.

Gong Yuanzheng quickly brought Qingyu back. As soon as Qingyu saw Jia Min, she rushed into Jia Min's arms without hesitation.

The moment Jia Min hugged Qingyu, her eyes began to well up with tears again.

There's a little bundle of joy in my arms now, unlike before when it was uncomfortable to hold.

Although the toxins in his body had not been completely removed, he was noticeably healthier than when he was at the Lin family's house.

Jia Min looked at Gong Yuanzheng with gratitude, only to see that he had somehow already stood next to her eldest daughter.

The boy held his daughter's hand tightly, his eyes sparkling with starlight, focused solely on the person before him.

Jia Min stared intently, then suddenly smiled, "So what if I was rude?"

Judging from Gong Yuanzheng's appearance, Jia Min was certain that Yue'er would not suffer any more grievances today.

Jia Min's arrival successfully took Daiyu and Qingyu away, which was the happiest thing for Gong Yuanzheng.

He could finally be alone with Yue'er. After his trip outside, he had so many things to share with her.

Inside a side hall of the Corner Palace, Lin Qingyue leaned on Gong Yuanzheng's shoulder, listening to him recount what he had seen and heard along the way.

The richness and diversity of the outside world far exceeded Gong Yuanzheng's expectations.

The scenery at the palace gate is quite beautiful, and the scenery outside also has its own unique characteristics.

He had witnessed the bustling prosperity of the capital, the imposing and oppressive atmosphere of the imperial palace, and also the gentle and graceful beauty of small bridges and flowing water.

What he saw here was merely the tip of the iceberg of the world.

Yue'er has seen more scenery than he has.

Previously, he didn't quite understand why Lin Qingyue wanted to travel and see those mountains and rivers, but now he completely understands.

He held Lin Qingyue's hand with one hand and put his arm around her shoulder with the other.

"Yue'er, once I've helped my brother stabilize the martial arts world, I'll take you to travel the world."

Lin Qingyue was starting to look forward to it. With Gong Yuanzheng around, safety was guaranteed, no matter what.

"Great! Then we'll travel the world together and see all the beautiful scenery."