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

He reached out and took Lin Qingyue's hand, looking aggrieved, his voice still hoarse: "Let's drink the medicinal porridge first, and I'll take these documents to my brother to see."

Lin Qingyue nodded immediately, "Okay."

She picked up the bowl of medicinal porridge, paused, and looked at Gong Yuanzheng with slight surprise, "Have you changed the medicinal ingredients?"

A look of surprise flashed in Gong Yuanzheng's eyes, "Yue'er also understands pharmacology?"

Lin Qingyue nodded: "I only know a little bit. Someone in my family has been sick for a long time, and my health is not very good either. I've learned about the effects of some medicinal herbs through exposure to them."

Gong Yuanzheng laughed heartily, "Then Yue'er can accompany me to the pharmacy to prepare medicine in the future, and I will teach you to identify the medicinal herbs."

Lin Qingyue simply smiled faintly.

Gong Yuanzheng's gaze returned to the medicinal porridge. "I reconstituted the prescription based on the properties of the poison."

"The pharmacy is still missing a few medicinal herbs. Once my brother has purchased them, I will be able to concoct the antidote."

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingyue's face lit up with joy, and she couldn't help but grab Gong Yuanzheng's hand.

"Really? You're amazing!"

Gong Yuanzheng looked at the hand that was tightly holding his and couldn't suppress his joy.

The reason he was able to prepare the antidote so quickly was because he personally tasted the poison, which allowed him to better target the symptoms.

But he doesn't plan to tell Lin Qingyue about this now.

Although I was a little reluctant to let go of her soft hand, I had important things to do.

Gong Yuanzheng squeezed Lin Qingyue's hand tightly. "You drink your porridge first. I'm going to find my brother."

Lin Qingyue released her hand very naturally, watched Gong Yuanzheng walk away, picked up the medicinal porridge on the table, scooped up a spoonful, and slowly drank it.

Although it's a medicinal porridge, the medicinal taste is very faint, showing that the person who cooked it put a lot of thought into it.

Lin Qingyue couldn't help but smile, her eyes crinkling, unsure whether it was because of the medicinal porridge or the antidote.

The sunlight, carrying warmth, shines upon every corner of the world.

Gong Shangjiao sat at his desk, the golden sunlight shining on him, adding a touch of warmth to his cold and stern face.

Gong Shangjiao silently flipped through the latest letters that had been delivered, but his mind was not on them at all.

Is Yuanzheng really alright with the poison in his body?

"Brother!" Gong Yuanzheng's cheerful voice broke the silence in the room.

His overwhelming joy also infected Miyazaki.

Gong Shangjiao felt a mix of emotions, but still managed a light smile on his face. "So happy so early in the morning."

Gong Yuanzheng smiled and handed the paper in his hand to Gong Shangjiao, "Brother, this is what Yue'er dreamed about the latest time."

Gong Shangjiao's heart skipped a beat. He immediately took the paper and examined it closely, his brows furrowing as he looked at one of the portraits.

Gong Yuanzheng stepped forward. Situ Hong?

"Brother, do you know her?"

Gong Shangjiao put down the portrait in his hand. "If I remember correctly, Situ Hong should be Zi Yi from Wan Hua Lou."

The brothel of ten thousand flowers? Purple-clad?

Gong Yuanzheng's eyes lit up. "Brother, the purple-clad girl you mentioned, could she be the one Gong Ziyu has been asking about?"

Gong Shangjiao looked at him silently.

Gong Yuanzheng's expression was indescribable; he truly didn't know what to say.

What kind of fate does Gong Ziyu have? Her aunt is Wufeng, the person she likes is Wufeng, and the person she meets at the Wan Hua Lou is also Wufeng!

Could it be that he was born to attract Wu Feng?

Then why bother with any other plans? Just use Gong Ziyu as bait and let him out. Anyone who gets close to him is a suspect!

Come and kill one, come and kill a pair!

Well, the men need to be thoroughly investigated to avoid accidental harm, but the women don't need to be investigated; they're all probably harmless!

The more he thought about it, the more feasible his plan seemed. Gong Yuanzheng looked at Gong Shangjiao with a hint of excitement, "Brother! We can..."

Miyazaki interrupted him, "Take back your idea."

"Alright." Gong Yuanzheng shrugged listlessly.

His plan is so good; he doesn't need to use his brain much to wipe out Wu Feng in one fell swoop!

Ignoring his unreliable younger brother, Miyazaki continued reading the contents of the paper.

Is Gong Ziyu out of his mind? How can he believe Yun Weishan's words so easily?

What kind of lousy plan is this, causing so many deaths and injuries at the palace gates?

Is Gong Shangjiao out of his mind? He actually agreed to it like that?

Upon seeing the middle section, Gong Shangjiao's eyebrows twitched.

Gong Yuanzheng had been watching his brother's expression closely, and he could tell where his brother was looking just by looking at him.

"Brother, Shangguan Qian has left the palace while pregnant with your child..."

Gong Shangjiao's expression didn't change much. "I saw it. I just don't understand. It's even more dangerous outside. She's carrying the Gong family's child. How could I let her leave?"

Lin Qingyue's words echoed in his mind, and Gong Yuanzheng blurted out, "Is it possible that the child isn't yours?"

As soon as he uttered the words, he immediately shut his mouth. This was the Horn Palace, not the Feather Palace. Under his brother's command, how could there be anyone so audacious as to dare to lay a finger on Lady Horn Palace?

For the first time, Gong Shangjiao looked at Gong Yuanzheng with the eyes of someone looking at an idiot. "Brother Yuanzheng, you are a doctor yourself. You can prescribe some medicine to treat your brain disease."

Gong Yuanzheng gave an awkward smile and hurriedly picked up his teacup to cover up his embarrassment.

"Brother, I'm still missing a few medicinal herbs. If you can find them for me, Yue'er's poison will be cured."

Gong Shangjiao paused slightly as he flipped through the documents. "Really?"

Gong Yuanzheng smiled confidently and ostentatiously, "Of course."

He personally took the poison, so how could he have prepared the wrong antidote?

Gong Shangjiao felt relieved; the heavy weight on his heart was finally lifted.

He should trust his younger brother; how could a renowned herbalist not be able to handle the poison he concocted himself?

“You have written down the list of medicinal herbs for me, and I will immediately send people to search for them.”

"Okay, by the way, brother, I need a few more top-grade snow lotuses. The Snow Palace should have some."

"Don't worry, I'll have someone pick it up in a bit."

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After lunch, the guards in the women's quarters finally left, but Jiang Lili still hadn't returned.

Shangguan Qian and Yun Weishan exchanged a glance, their wariness remaining unchanged.

Yun Weishan's heart stirred slightly. She took a few steps forward and came to Fu Mama's side, asking softly, "Mama, where did Miss Jiang go? When will she be back?"

Granny Fu glanced at Yun Weishan and said respectfully, "Miss Yun, Miss Jiang is still at the clinic. I don't know when she will be able to return to the women's quarters."

After saying this, he curtsied and walked away.

Yun Weishan's heart was filled with alarm bells, not because Jiang Lili had been sent to the clinic, but because of Granny Fu.

The look in Granny Fu's eyes was truly bizarre.

She always felt that Granny Fu seemed to have seen through her identity.

Her nails, stained with henna, twitched slightly. A thought arose in her mind, but she immediately suppressed it. A bride had been poisoned, but thankfully it was concealed.

If even a nanny guarding the bride were poisoned, the palace would likely conduct a thorough investigation.

At that point, it might not be so easy for her to hide her identity.

Shangguan Qian, leaning against the railing, saw the two men's every move clearly. Her thoughts shifted slightly, and she slowly walked downstairs.

As he passed by Yun Weishan, he said, "Miss Yun, I see that the magnolias are blooming beautifully. Would you like to come with me to admire them?"

While verbally seeking opinions, their eyes conveyed an unyielding intent.

Yun Weishan and she exchanged a glance, but neither spoke. Yun Weishan simply followed silently beside her.

Shangguan Qian's smile deepened, and the two walked hand in hand towards a corner of the courtyard.

The magnolia blossoms were in full bloom, their delicate fragrance refreshing and invigorating. The pure white petals seemed to glow in the sunlight.

Unfortunately, the two people who came had no interest in appreciating its beauty.

"These magnolia flowers are beautiful, but they are too delicate and cannot withstand any wind or rain."

Shangguan Qian sighed and looked at Yun Weishan, "Miss Yun, do you like these magnolia flowers?"

Yun Weishan said expressionlessly, "I don't like flowers."

Shangguan Qian didn't mind. "I don't like magnolias. I like azaleas. It's a pity that there aren't any in this women's courtyard."

Yun Weishan was a little impatient, but since Shangguan Qian was of a higher rank than her, she could only listen from the side.

"Miss Yun, tell me, has the palace gate investigated Miss Jiang's poisoning?"

Yun Weishan remained expressionless. "I don't know."

Shangguan Qian smiled and looked at Yun Weishan's nail polish.

"Some things need to be dealt with sooner rather than later, in case the palace gates suddenly conduct an inspection, it will be bad."

Yun Weishan didn't reply; she had already made up her mind.

She had to sneak into the palace tonight. Next time, when choosing a bride, she absolutely had to make Gong Huanyu choose her!

"I'll be going out tonight, you cover for me."

Shangguan Qian nodded, her smile unchanged. "Okay, no problem."

Unfortunately, before evening, the women's quarters received a new notification.

That evening, the palace gates will hold another bride selection. This time, the brides will be chosen by Gong Ziyu and Gong Shangjiao.