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

The Lantern Festival is approaching, and the entire valley is already preparing for the festival. All kinds of lanterns have long been hung at the bridgeheads and alleyways.

The palace gates were no exception. Gong Zishang even stopped running from the guard camp, determined to make this year's Lantern Festival the most lively Lantern Festival in the history of the palace gates.

Especially after receiving the latest letter from Miyazaki.

They originally thought they wouldn't be able to reach the palace gate until after the Lantern Festival. However, Daiyu and Qingyu were in very good condition along the way and insisted on arriving at the palace gate as soon as possible, as they couldn't wait to see their sister.

After confirming that they were unharmed, Gong Shangjiao agreed to their request and sped up their journey.

"Qingyue, how about hanging this lantern here?"

Gong Zishang was carrying a lantern with both civil and military functions, pointing to a corridor not far away.

Lin Qingyue was somewhat absent-minded. When she heard Gong Zishang's question, she looked up and saw that the corridor led directly to the palace gate and the city gate.

"Guan Dao lanterns, carrying lanterns, and rabbit lanterns all symbolize protection and peace, so why not hang them all up?"

Upon hearing this, Gong Zishang immediately summoned a guard and instructed him to hang the lantern up.

Gong Yuanzheng, carrying a handful of lanterns, rolled his eyes dramatically. "You've hung red lanterns all over the palace gates. Anyone who didn't know better would think you're getting married, since it's the Lantern Festival!"

Gong Zishang wasn't angry at all. Instead, she looked at Gong Yuanzheng with a smile and retorted, "Don't worry, Yuanzheng. When you and Qingyue get married, there will definitely be more lanterns at the palace gate than there are now."

Lin Qingyue's face instantly turned red.

Gong Yuanzheng was taken aback. His face didn't turn red, but his ears did. He glanced at Lin Qingyue, then looked at Gong Zishang, and said in a serious tone, "Then you have to keep your word."

Gong Zishang laughed out loud, "Don't worry, Yuanzheng brother."

Seeing Lin Qingyue's blushing face, Gong Zishang, understanding the situation, stopped teasing Gong Yuanzheng and led Lin Qingyue forward.

There are still many places ahead where lanterns haven't been hung yet.

They had only taken a few steps when Jin Huai, his forehead covered in sweat, came running over quickly.

His appearance startled everyone. Could it be that Wu Feng had attacked the palace gates?

Jin Mao had already gripped the long sword at his waist when Jin Huai said:

"Zhi Ren, Young Master Zheng, Miss Lin, Young Master Jiao is almost at the door."

"So fast!" Gong Zishang immediately threw the lantern in her hand to Jin Mao, grabbed Lin Qingyue with one hand and lifted her skirt with the other, and ran towards the palace gate.

Gong Yuanzheng handed all the lanterns in his hands to Jin Huai and followed closely behind the two.

A carriage slowly approached, and Lin Qingyue, unable to wait any longer, lifted her skirt and ran towards the carriage.

Gong Yuanzheng followed closely behind Lin Qingyue, not daring to stray too far from her.

As soon as the carriage came to a stop, Lin Qingyue called out impatiently, "Yu'er! Qingyu!"

The carriage curtain was lifted, and a tall man carrying a boy stepped out. He looked at Lin Qingyue and smiled.

"Long time no see, sister-in-law!"

Lin Qingyue's words were stuck in her throat.

The thirteenth prince?! Why is he here too? And is that Qingyu in his arms?

For the first time, Lin Qingyue didn't know how to react.

Lin Qingyu smiled and extended her hand to Lin Qingyue, "Big sister."

Lin Qingyue immediately snapped out of her daze and, without bothering to bow, pulled Lin Qingyu into her arms.

Although the baby in her arms was very light, his face was rosy, clearly indicating that he had been well taken care of throughout the journey.

Lin Qingyu nuzzled her sister's face; this was what the siblings loved to do most when they were at home.

"Big sister, I miss you so much, so very much."

Her soft, sweet voice was tinged with a vibrato.

Lin Qingyue felt extremely sorry for Lin Qingyu and couldn't help but kiss her cheek.

"Qingyu, once you reach the palace gate, your health will be restored, and your brother-in-law will heal you."

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingyu looked up at Gong Yuanzheng, her eyes filled with curiosity. So he was Shangjiao's younger brother.

Gong Yuanzheng quickly smiled, only to see Lin Qingyu immediately bury her head in Lin Qingyue's neck.

Gong Yuanzheng's smile froze on his face.

Qi Yan'an was overjoyed, but when he saw Gong Zishang's somewhat frightened expression, he suppressed his smile and was about to bow when he saw Gong Shangjiao jump off the carriage with Daiyu in his arms.

"Sister!" Lin Qingyue stepped forward in surprise, only to see Daiyu turn her head away.

"I don't know this older sister. You can't just randomly claim someone as your younger sister."

Lin Qingyue understood perfectly well that Daiyu was angry. She had left in such a hurry without even saying goodbye, so it was no wonder that Daiyu was angry. If it were her, she would be angry too.

Lin Qingyue suppressed her excitement and handed the jade in her arms to Gong Yuanzheng.

Gong Yuanzheng stiffly held up Qingyu, his mind blank. How was he supposed to hold such a small child?

Lin Qingyu hung in the air, looking at Gong Yuanzheng, feeling wronged. If he didn't want to hug him, why didn't he put him down? It was so uncomfortable to be held like this.

"You should put me down."

The little child's voice was full of grievance, which broke Gong Zishang's heart.

At this moment, Gong Yuanzheng had only one thought in his mind: Yue'er gave me her younger brother, and if I put this child on the ground, would Yue'er think I don't like this child...?

Gong Zishang couldn't bear to watch any longer, so he took Lin Qingyu and held her in his arms.

Feeling the weight of the child in her arms, Gong Zishang couldn't help but feel tenderness. "Qingyu, my name is Gong Zishang. I'm your sister's good friend. You can call me Sister Zishang."

Lin Qingyu wrapped her arms around Gong Zishang's neck and smiled sweetly, "Sister Zishang, I know you. Brother Shangjiao told me about the palace gate. You are his sister."

Gong Zishang felt her heart melting. How could a three-year-old child be so well-behaved and so clever?

"Does this mean my little sister doesn't want her older sister anymore? Then I'll just sleep with Qingyu tonight."

Daiyu immediately turned to look at Lin Qingyue, her eyes slightly red, "Now you only think about your younger brother and don't care about me anymore."

Lin Qingyue immediately stepped forward and took Daiyu from her, saying, "How could that be? You will always be my most beloved little sister."

Back in her sister's arms, Daiyu's eyes instantly filled with tears. "You loved me the most, yet you kept it from me. Do you know how much it hurt me?"

When Daiyu learned from Lin Ruhai that Lin Qingyue had come to the palace alone for the sake of the Lin family, she immediately fell ill.

If she had known the truth earlier, she wouldn't have let her sister come to the palace gate. If she had to come, she would have accompanied her sister, which would have been better than her sister staying here alone.

Lin Qingyue wiped away Daiyu's tears, but her own eyes welled up with tears. "Sister was wrong. I will tell you first wherever I go in the future."

“Little sister Yu’er, your sister misses you so much. I’ve heard her mention you more than once.”

Gong Zishang carried Qingyu forward and looked at the beautiful little girl in Lin Qingyue's arms.

Despite her young age, she possessed an innate spiritual energy, as if the spiritual energy of heaven and earth had gathered upon her.

She remembered what Lin Qingyue had said: "My sister is a fairy reincarnated from heaven."

That's right, only celestial fairies could be so lively and adorable.

But he doesn't look too well; he's too thin.

Gong Zishang felt a little sorry for them and insisted that Gong Yuanzheng give them a good boost. The younger siblings all needed to be nourished, and if they needed any medicine, Zhiren Palace would buy it for them!

Daiyu smiled and said, "This must be Sister Zishang. I've heard Brother Shangjiao mention you before."

Gong Zishang's lips stiffened slightly, and she looked at Gong Shangjiao without changing her expression.

What did you tell my sister about me?

Gong Shangjiao immediately looked away.

"Brother Shangjiao said that Sister Zishang is a heroine among women, and the weapons she has developed are unmatched."

Gong Zishang immediately smiled warmly, "If Yu'er likes it, I'll teach you!"

Daiyu smiled sweetly, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Sister Zishang."

"No trouble, no trouble!"

Daiyu's gaze shifted to the young man behind Lin Qingyue.

The boy looked somewhat awkward and stiff when he met her gaze.

"I am Gong Yuanzheng."

Daiyu raised an eyebrow, put her arm around Lin Qingyue's neck, and looked Gong Yuanzheng up and down.

However, the seemingly harmless gaze of a five-year-old girl sent a chill down Gong Yuanzheng's spine.

"You're going to be my future brother-in-law? You're not bad looking."

Gong Yuanzheng felt a little relieved. He smiled and said, "Yu'er, Yue'er and I have prepared your and Qingyu's room. Go and see if you like it."

Daiyu immediately looked at Lin Qingyue, "Sister, I slept with you at home, but now that we're at the palace gates, are you going to kick me out?"

Lin Qingyue quickly comforted Daiyu, "No, you will naturally sleep with me. The room is just prepared for now."

Daiyu looked at Gong Yuanzheng with bright eyes, "Brother Yuanzheng, do you think so too?"

Gong Yuanzheng: "..."

No! I just want you to sleep by yourself!

But Gong Yuanzheng only dared to think these words in his heart; he tried his best to smile kindly.

"Of course, your sister and I think the same way."

Gong Shangjiao couldn't help but smile slightly. He stepped forward to help his younger brother out of the predicament.

"It's windy at the entrance, let's go back to the Corner Palace first."

After speaking, he glanced at Gong Yuanzheng.

Gong Yuanzheng hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward and opened his arms. "Yu'er, the Horn Palace is not close to here. Let me carry you there."

He looked at Daiyu nervously, afraid that she would refuse, yet also afraid that she would agree.

Daiyu glanced at him only once before looking at Lin Qingyue.

Lin Qingyue simply smiled and looked at her.

Lin Qingyue hopes that Yu'er can get along well with Gong Yuanzheng, but she will not force Yu'er to do anything.

If Yu'er is willing to let Yuanzheng hold her, then let Yuanzheng hold her; if not, then she will hold Yu'er.

He stared at Lin Qingyue for a moment, then glanced at Gong Yuanzheng, whose face was full of tension.

Daiyu stretched out her hands to Gong Yuanzheng.