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

Gong Shangjiao's expression remained unchanged upon hearing this, only the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, and his gaze towards Xue Gongzi revealed a gentleness.

“From today onwards, those who have finished their official business in the back mountain may freely enter and exit the front mountain and the Old Dust Valley.”

"Just don't leave the palace for now, since you know nothing about the outside world."

"I will arrange for someone to teach you some common sense about the outside world."

Young Master Xue gripped Xue Chongzi's sleeve tightly, his joy barely concealed.

He wasn't very interested in the outside world; being able to freely enter and exit the front mountain and the Old Dust Valley was the biggest surprise for him.

Gong Shangjiao nodded. "There's one more thing. Jin Fan, who's by Gong Ziyu's side, is Hongyu's bodyguard."

"From now on, the clash between the Palace Gate and Wufeng will surely become even more intense."

"I propose that each Palace Master and Palace Master's wife be accompanied by a Crimson Jade Guard. What do you three elders think?"

Elder Hua naturally had no objections. His son was now the master of the Flower Palace, and he would be coming to the front mountain frequently. With Hongyu guarding him, he felt even more at ease.

Elder Xue readily agreed. Xue Chongzi's martial arts skills far surpassed those of the Red Jade Guard, so let's arrange for the Red Jade Guard beside him to protect Xiao Xue. Hmm, not bad!

Elder Yue's heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly asked, "Is the Red Jade Guard allowed to leave the palace?"

Gong Shangjiao didn't speak, but just looked at Young Master Yue.

Young Master Yue immediately looked at Elder Yue, "Father, you've forgotten, my martial arts have already surpassed those of Guard Hongyu."

Yes, if we also have Hongyu the guard following along, who is protecting whom?

Elder Yue sighed softly and stepped back behind Elder Xue.

As dawn broke in the east, a ray of warm sunlight pierced through the window of the side hall and fell onto the ground.

Gong Shangjiao walked to the palace entrance and gazed at the rising sun.

He felt a long-lost peace in his heart, having finally eliminated all the long-standing problems within the palace.

Gong Yuanzheng walked quickly behind him, his voice light and cheerful, "Brother, I'm going back to the Horn Palace first. Yue'er should be awake by now."

Gong Shangjiao smiled back, "Go ahead."

Gong Yuanzheng ran out of the side hall happily, his relaxed and joyful demeanor was so obvious.

Gong Shangjiao looked at Gong Zishang and respectfully cupped his hands, "Zhi Ren, you will need to take good care of the new defenses of the palace gates and the handling of the servants of the Feather Palace."

Gong Zishang nodded, "Shang Jiao, rest assured, I will handle all the internal affairs of the palace clearly and thoroughly, and I will never let you have any worries."

She frowned. "But this Gong Hongyu..."

Gong Yuanzheng did not provide him with an antidote, and the shock of Gong Huanyu's death had brought him to the brink of death.

Gong Shangjiao lowered his eyes. Did he hate? Of course he hated. If it weren't for Gong Hongyu, his family wouldn't have died so tragically.

Now, barely clinging to life in bed, he no longer has the desire to do anything.

"Deal with it with the blade."

Gong Zishang was also conflicted. In the end, she said, "Let's take him back to Yu Palace and let him fend for himself."

Elder Yue wanted to object, but seeing Elder Xue's expression, she silently swallowed her words.

Enough already. The Jiao Palace and the Zheng Palace hate Gong Hongyu to the bone, and the Shang Palace also has a big grudge against him. It's already good enough that we're leaving him a way out.

Gong Zishang looked at the three elders and asked, "Would the three elders like to stay in the Blade Hall for breakfast?"

Elder Xue shook her head. "No, I'm getting old. I haven't slept all night. I'll go back to the Elders' Council to rest."

Elder Hua followed closely behind him, saying, "I'm going to catch up on some sleep too."

Elder Yue glanced at Young Master Yue, then bowed to Gong Shangjiao and Qi Yan'an before leaving the Hall of Blade Master.

Gong Zishang looked at Qi Yan'an one last time, her smile as radiant as a flower.

"Thirteenth Master, please have breakfast before you leave."

Qi Yan'an waved his folding fan, his smile equally radiant.

"Since Miss Zi Shang has invited me, I will naturally accept with utmost respect."

Gong Zishang left the group from the back mountain at the Zhiren Hall without asking their opinions.

Xue Gongzi's eyes widened as he looked at the steamed buns, twisted rolls, and pancakes he had never seen before.

Gong Zishang happened to see this scene. She covered her mouth and chuckled, "Little Xue, if you like to eat here, you can come here to eat often in the future."

Young Master Xue looked delighted. "Really?"

Gong Zishang's eyes crinkled with laughter as she was about to tease the little brother in front of her.

Qi Yan'an suddenly interjected, "When I return to the capital, I will send an imperial chef to the Snow Palace to ensure that this Young Master Xue will have a different meal every day!"

Young Master Xue was even happier.

Gong Shangjiao calmly picked up a bowl of porridge. "Outsiders are not allowed to enter the palace gates for the time being."

Young Master Xue's lips immediately fell. Qi Yan'an quickly thought of a solution, "That's easy, I'll send in a few cookbooks later."

"By the way, Xiao Jiu, aren't you the best cook? Come on, write down a few recipes for Young Master Xue now!"

Xiao Jiu had no choice. He was an imperial guard, not a cook, but he had no choice but to obey his master's orders.

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Jin Fan had just helped Gong Ziyu lie down on the bed when he heard footsteps and immediately ran outside.

But then a group of guards and servants from the Shang Palace entered.

Jin Fan felt a chill in her heart. The young lady and Young Master Yu usually had such a good relationship. Was she going to kick Yu Palace when it was down?

But then the guards carried in a man, none other than Gong Hongyu, whose face was ashen and who was unconscious.

Jin Fan hurriedly stepped forward, "What's going on here?"

"With orders, take Gong Hongyu back to the Feather Palace to recuperate."

Wielding a Blade? Yes, Gong Zishang is now the new Wielder of Blades.

"Since it's for recuperation, why didn't a doctor come with you?"

The servant looked at him with a hint of contempt. "Gong Hongyu is a sinner of the entire palace."

Jin Fan was speechless. That's right, Gong Hongyu deserved to die for his crimes, and it was already an extraordinary act of mercy that he was sent back to Yu Palace.

"Please carry him back to his room."

Gong Ziyu's voice rang out behind Jin Fan.

Jin Fan hurriedly turned around and saw that he was pale and only wearing a cloak, walking down the stone steps with lifeless eyes.

Avoiding Jin Fan's help, Gong Ziyu stared straight at the guards, "You're here to take me to the dungeon, aren't you? Let's go."

"But Jin Fan doesn't know anything, so please let him go."

“Young Master Yu is too kind. Young Master Jiao said that Young Master Yu and Guard Jin Fan are definitely innocent. It’s just that there are no servants in Yu Palace right now, so Zhi Ren sent us to keep an eye on things.”

"Once the servants of the Feather Palace confirm their innocence, they will naturally return to the Feather Palace."

Gong Ziyu stared blankly. "Gong Shangjiao, do you believe that Jin Fan and I are innocent?"

"Yes," the guard replied, bowing his head.

The original words of the young master were: Gong Ziyu's mind is all on the Wan Hua Lou, how could he know any secrets of the palace?

After escorting Gong Hongyu back to his room, the guards took their leave.

The servants remained at the Feather Palace.

Gong Ziyu looked at the unconscious Gong Hongyu on the bed and asked softly, "Do you regret it?"

A question that is destined to remain unanswered.

Perhaps Gong Ziyu didn't expect to get any answers.

Now that things have come to this, whether one regrets it or not is meaningless.