in2ebook Chapter 301 Gong Ziyu got married
Chapter 301 Gong Ziyu got married
On the way back to Zheng Palace, Gong Shangjiao insisted on walking between Gong Yuanzheng and Zhang Xueming. The three of them walked in a row, wearing black robes with gold-threaded scroll patterns in different styles, which made them look neat and distinctive.
Gong Shangjiao reminisced along the way:
Just now, Elder Hua praised the three siblings for being well-dressed. The new clothes made them look elegant and energetic...
Just now, Gong Zishang was very jealous that the three siblings could wear the same new clothes...
Just now, Gong Ziyu showed an envious look to the three siblings...
Elder Xue's eyesight is dim, and he didn't mention a single word that should have been mentioned. Humph!
The big peacock with its tail spread out had savored the moment, accepting the guards' or servants' surprised or envious gazes along the way, with the corners of its mouth slightly raised, never relaxing.
Gong Yuanzheng couldn't hold hands with Zhang Xueming, so he could only whisper to Zhang Xueming in his heart: [Zhao Zhao, do you feel that Gong Ziyu doesn't seem so annoying anymore? ]
Zhang Xueming said calmly: [He is 20 years old now. He will marry Miss Lin the day after tomorrow. Maybe he will become a father soon... He should be grown up too.]
Gong Yuanzheng puffed up his cheeks: [He told his brother that he wanted to learn how to handle palace affairs with his elder sister. I hope he wasn't just acting on a whim.]
[Yes, it would be great if he could get Yugong back on track as soon as possible. What's the point of asking my brother to help with Yugong's internal affairs every day? My brother is busy enough with the palace affairs.]
Gong Yuanzheng hesitated and said, "How about we show up on his wedding day?"
Zhang Xueming agreed without any pressure: [It would be good to accompany my brother on the trip. Gong Ziyu will most likely be one of the people who will stay in the ancestral land in the future.]
[That's true, let's give him this face.] Gong Yuanzheng was like a puppy who brought his favorite bone back to its nest, his eyes narrowed with joy.
Is he doing this to give face to Gong Ziyu?
He wanted this feeling: no matter what he wanted to do, his sweetheart would always stand by him, with a firm preference that would never change from beginning to end.
The young man with a delicate face walked briskly, and his joy was faithfully conveyed to Zhang Xueming through the soul imprint, causing her to curl the corners of her mouth.
The rhythmic jingling of the Golden and Jade Forbidden Steps, accompanied by the crisp sound of silver bells, spread all the way.
……
On this day, Yumiya lit up red lanterns at dusk, illuminating the falling snowflakes.
The red light reflected on the snow, and the servants of Yugong with red belts around their waists were busy, which looked quite festive.
It’s just that it really doesn’t feel like a normal marriage.
There was no bridal sedan chair, no long-mile red wedding dress, and naturally no loud gongs and drums and crowds of guests.
At the entrance of Yumiya Flower Hall, Gong Ziyu, who had taken off her headband, seemed to have grown up several years overnight. She became mature and steady, and the silly look in her clear eyes that once shone through was now a thing of the past.
He had a polite smile on his fair face. He looked at the three siblings who came together with complicated eyes, and saluted Gong Shangjiao respectfully: "Hold the blade."
Before this, he had always been reluctant to call Gong Shangjiao that, as if as long as he didn't admit it, the blade would never belong to Gong Shangjiao.
Now that I think about it, I can only console myself that Gong Shangjiao has never lacked recognition from anyone.
Gong Shangjiao felt somewhat relieved about his changes.
This Gong Ziyu is not the idiot in the plot who mindlessly defends the Edgeless Assassin and is aggressive towards his own people.
Although it is still stupid, stupidity is not a sin.
Gong Shangjiao didn't have high expectations of him, just asking him to make his position clear and not be confused, and to maintain the normal operation of Yugong.
Gong Yuanzheng secretly paid attention to Gong Ziyu's expression and found that he did not stare at Zhang Xueming in a daze during the two meetings, and even did not dare to meet his gaze. He felt relieved.
It was probably the baptism of brutal murderous intent from Zhang Xueming that night that completely shattered the fantasy of Gong Ziyu, who "didn't like fighting and killing."
Gong Ziyu can regard Zhang Xueming as an authority and seek answers from her to resolve her emotional problems, but she cannot accept her other side of being decisive and murderous.
Gong Yuanzheng was relieved, but couldn't help but sneer in his heart: [Ye Gong likes dragons, so superficial, a rookie is a rookie. ]
Zhang Xueming was curious: [Who is Ayuan talking about? What interesting things did Ayuan find? ]
Gong Yuanzheng didn't want to spoil her mood, so he said vaguely: [I'll tell you when we get back.]
【All right. 】
After Zhang Xueming greeted the two elders, he took Gong Zishang's arm to the bridal chamber to see the bride.
Su Rong led five maids to surround them, and followed Yu Gong's maid to the bridal chamber, leaving a distance between them to make it easier for the two of them to talk.
Zhang Xueming and Gong Zishang each held an ivory-carved folding fan to cover the lower half of their faces and whispered to each other.
"Sister, what's going on with this wedding? Aren't there too few guests?"
There were only four people who came to watch the ceremony, including the three palaces from the front mountain, Lian Zhang Xueming, and two elders from the back mountain. The Gong family's side branch who lived in the Jiuchen Valley came with two elders and five or six young men, and they barely got two tables together.
Looking at the whole place, there were only two women, Gong Zishang and Zhang Xueming.
Gong Zishang curled his lips slightly, "It is said that the process and specifications for the palace disciples to marry a bride are the same."
So the marriage selection is a grand event, and the marriage can be casual? The palace is really different from the rest of the world.
Zhang Xueming couldn't help but curl her lips: "Getting married is a big day in a girl's life. Is it really okay to be so perfunctory?"
Gong Zishang sneered: "It's the family rules and ancestral teachings."
The marriage was perfunctory, as if the husband looked down on the woman. There were many love-minded men among our ancestors.
She asked Zhang Xueming: "Did you see Gong Huanyu when you came?"
Zhang Xueming whispered, "Yes, he was standing far away. He looked towards Gong Ziyu for a while and then left."
"That's right. In a while, the old master will have to sit in the hall and let the newcomer kneel down to pay respect to him. It will be awkward if he comes." Gong Zishang waved his arms. "Have you heard? Gong Ziyu refused to let that person sit in the hall, so he asked the Council of Elders to move Madam Lan's spirit tablet out of the ancestral hall."
"He's thoughtful then." Zhang Xueming said, "If he dares to let that person attend on a day like this, Gong Huanyu will definitely ruin the wedding."
Gong Zishang said, "But I think if Madam Lan were still alive, she wouldn't be happy."
The two looked at each other and understood.
What are you happy about?
Gao Xing's only son was spoiled and he couldn't distance himself from that hateful man even after his death?
unlucky!
When they arrived at the bridal chamber, Zhang Xueming did not stay long. He congratulated Lin Zhenzhen and then said goodbye.
Lin Zhenzhen heard Gong Ziyu mention Zhang Xueming's injury and was very grateful that she was willing to go on this trip despite her injury. Not only did she not stop him, she also asked the servants to bring her two boxes of wedding fruits and cakes: "Let her share in the good luck."
Zhang Xueming let Su Rong take it, bowed slightly, and sincerely wished: "May you have a baby soon."
Lin Zhenzhen's eyes were hidden behind the rice-beaded veil hanging from the front of the phoenix crown, and they flickered slightly for a moment when she heard the words.
She slightly raised her lips painted with bright red lipstick, revealing a knowing smile: "Thank you for your good words."
Zhang Xueming and Gong Yuanzheng left before the ceremony started, as agreed in advance.
Gong Ziyu escorted them to the door. After they exchanged greetings, he suddenly called Zhang Xueming and bowed solemnly again: "Miss Zhao, thank you very much."
This time, Zhang Xueming did not return the greeting. Instead, he nodded politely and left with Gong Yuanzheng, followed by six maids.
Gong Ziyu watched their backs go away and whispered, "They do look like a good match, don't you think, Jin Fan?"
No one responded.
He turned around and the tall guard who would cross his arms and argue with him was no longer behind him.
He looked towards a corner in the distance, but he no longer saw Gong Huanyu, who was still wearing a plain blue robe.
Gong Ziyu lowered her eyes and remained silent. The figure standing in front of the flower hall seemed a little lonely against the backdrop of the red lights and white snow.
But the loneliness was soon broken.
The stern-faced Red Jade Maid Jin Yi ordered the guards to carry in Gong Hongyu, who had a crooked mouth and squinting eyes, and helped him to the main seat on the left. When he looked at the spirit tablet of Madam Lan on the main seat on the right, his expression softened a little.
It doesn't matter if the Edgeless Assassin is on par with the Old Blade Wielder.
Seeing this, the master of ceremonies shouted, "The auspicious time has come - the bride and groom bow to heaven and earth."
Gong Ziyu and Lin Zhenzhen bowed to heaven and earth, to their parents, and then bowed to each other.
With the MC's shout of "The ceremony is over", the atmosphere in the flower hall suddenly became relaxed and lively, as if some invisible restraint had been broken.
Deep in Gong Ziyu's heart, a feeling suddenly arose as if she had completely lost something important in her life, but it was quickly replaced by an unprecedented sense of relief.
……
The night was dark and snowflakes fell heavily, disappearing without a trace when they touched the lake.
On the lakeside promenade, maids wrapped tightly in pink winter clothes were leading the way with lights in front. Gong Yuanzheng was holding an exquisite jade-colored octagonal oil-paper umbrella in one hand and holding Zhang Xueming's hand with the other, walking slowly behind.
The two people were surprisingly quiet, and no one knew how lively their inner world was.
Gong Yuanzheng sighed: [It would be great if news from Uncle Qiu could arrive tomorrow. ]
Zhang Xueming smiled: [Want to spend the New Year outside the valley? My brother can't leave at this time.]
Gong Yuanzheng pursed his lips, then suddenly became happy: [Tomorrow we can send out the two picture albums for my hometown. Do you think they will receive them before the New Year? ]
Zhang Xueming calculated the time: [Yes, the album will come first. But the New Year gift will not be delivered until around the Lantern Festival.]
Gong Yuanzheng was satisfied, shook her hand and smiled sweetly.
Zhang Xueming asked him: [What did you find in Yu Palace before? The one about Ye Gong’s love of dragons.]
Gong Yuanzheng was slightly startled, and after thinking for a while, he decided to tell the truth: [Gong Ziyu is very afraid of you.]
[Oh, what's so strange about this?] Zhang Xueming laughed, [Appearances can only deceive people for a while. There are very few people in this world who know my abilities, methods, and past and are not afraid of me.]
[That's because they are stupid.] Gong Yuanzheng held her hand tightly, his eyes firm, [Zhao Zhao has never hurt innocent people, never taken the initiative to attack anyone, and never concealed anything... Zhao Zhao is Zhao Zhao, kind and true, sincere and trustworthy, and has never changed from beginning to end.]
Zhang Xueming blinked, blinking away the moisture in his eyes, and said brightly: [That's right, I think so too. I'm so nice, anyone who is afraid of me is an idiot. Ayuan is so nice, anyone who is afraid of Ayuan is also an idiot.]
Gong Yuanzheng agreed: [Idiots! Idiots! So many idiots!]
The two smiled at each other and became happy again.
[Let the maids go back by themselves, and we can walk across the lake using Qinggong? ] Zhang Xueming suggested.
Gong Yuanzheng disagreed: [It will take about half a quarter of an hour before you vomit blood again.]
[Half a quarter of an hour is enough for us to reach the shore.] Zhang Xueming urged, [Hurry up and make a decision, otherwise the time is running out and you can only play after I spit out this mouthful of blood.]
[Then let's play later.] Gong Yuanzheng insisted, [Half a quarter of an hour is too short. If you fall into the water because of vomiting blood and getting a stitch in the side, it will be strange if you don't freeze to death in such a cold day... Zhao Zhao, are you trying to trick me into giving you medicine?]
Zhang Xueming puffed up his cheeks: [Okay, okay, I'll do as you say, housekeeper.]
Half a minute later, Gong Yuanzheng threw the umbrella to Su Rong, and he and Zhang Xueming both jumped onto the railing and stood there.
Zhang Xueming put her arms around Gong Yuanzheng's waist, and Gong Yuanzheng put his arms around her shoulders. Under the helpless gazes of the accompanying maids and the astonished gazes of the secret sentries, they leaped over the surface of the lake and flew across it. The wind they created created a clearly visible water mark.
The laughter faded away with the figure, and the maids looked at each other. The next second they couldn't help but curl their eyebrows and smile.
"It's great, so happy." A maid sighed.
Su Rong continued: "It would be great if we could be happy like this every day. It's a joy to watch."
Otherwise, how could Zhi Ren live in Zheng Palace for a long time, and why would the Lord of Shang Palace come to Zheng Palace to stay overnight from time to time?
The Zheng Palace, which was once ignored, has now become the most popular place in the palace. Isn’t it because just watching the interaction between this young couple can warm people’s hearts and make them happy?
Like the rising sun, like the blooming flowers, like the free wind, it brings vitality and upward power.
……
In just a few days, the two big news that Gong Zishang officially took over the position of the Palace Master of Shang Palace and Gong Ziyu got married overwhelmed the rumors about Gong San and his son.
Gong Huanyu got a chance to catch his breath and was determined to perform well. Unlike the gentle and elegant demeanor he had shown when he was the young master, he took a resolute and vigorous approach and led a group of gardeners and guards to work hard. The work of thinning out the trees and ventilating the area began to show results.
Gong Shangjiao had to open up a new business for Gongmen: to transport the felled trees out of the valley for sale after rough processing.
Motivated by money and honor, the maids and servants of Jiaozheng Ergong and the female guest house worked overtime to complete the ten-year account check of the palace. The false accounts uncovered successfully led to the fall of a group of stewards from hereditary servant families, and the confiscated stolen money was enough to make two formal dresses for Zhang Xueming with some left over.
The palace leaders were shocked and quickly organized people to investigate the two hereditary servant families involved and secretly investigate the remaining families.
Soon, the number of the twelve generations of palace servants was reduced to eight families, and the atmosphere in the Old Dust Valley was cleared up.
Even though Zhang Xueming and Gong Yuanzheng took away a lot of the spoils from Wanhua Tower and the Liu family as agreed, the remaining part plus the spoils from the three additional families would be enough for the entire palace to have a super prosperous year this year.
The Zheng Palace became unusually lively.
Every day at the beginning of the Si hour (9:00 a.m.), Gong Zishang and Gong Ziyu would arrive at the Zheng Palace on time to follow Gong Shangjiao in learning how to handle palace affairs, and would not leave until the beginning of the Shen hour (4:00 p.m.).
For lunch, the four siblings of the Gong family had lunch together at Miaoxiaju, while Zhang Xueming went back to Huachaoju to eat alone.
Gong Ziyu left and Gong Huanyu came.
After reporting the day's progress and results to Gong Shangjiao, he transformed himself into a strict teacher and taught Gong Zishang his experience in managing the palace gate. Gong Shangjiao would also stay to listen and discuss some institutional issues with him.
For dinner, the four siblings of the Gong family had dinner together at Miaoxiaju, while Zhang Xueming went back to Huachaoju to eat alone.
Zhang Xueming: “???”
Although if they didn't come, Zhang Xueming wouldn't eat in the same room with others without vomiting blood every now and then, what was going on with this subtle feeling of discomfort?