"Let's go, Ziyu, go back to Yu Palace first." Gong Huanyu said to Gong Ziyu, and was about to leave.
Gong Yuanzheng thought about it and realized that he was the master, while Jin Fan was just a guard. He and Gong Ziyu only fought with their fists, but Jin Fan had gone and used a sword.
"Wait, young master, Jin Fan, as a guard, has committed insubordination against me, the master of the Conquest Palace. How should we deal with him? We can't just let it go like this." Gong Yuanzheng smiled, but in Gong Ziyu's eyes, this was Gong Yuanzheng's usual tactic: smiling while doing the most ruthless things.
Upon hearing Gong Yuanzheng say that Jin Fan should be punished, Gong Ziyu was the first to disagree, saying, "Jin Fan was only protecting me, why should you punish him!"
"Just because I am the master and he is just a guard, how dare a guard draw his sword against his master? Does the master not even have the right to punish those who have made mistakes? Or... is it all orchestrated by you, Brother Ziyu? You know that infighting is forbidden in the palace. How come you've forgotten this because you're so lazy?" "Just because I am the master and he is just a lowly guard, how dare a lowly guard draw his sword against his master!"
Gong Yuanzheng smiled, but his gaze was as cold as a knife as he stared at Gong Ziyu, whose face had changed drastically due to anxiety. His smile became even brighter and more radiant, but to onlookers it was chilling and terrifying.
"I, I, I certainly haven't forgotten." Gong Ziyu was so frightened that all his arrogance vanished instantly. After all, everyone had seen Jin Fan draw his sword in public. If there had only been the three of them present at the time, perhaps he could have gritted his teeth and denied it to the death.
But he couldn't silence the brides' gossip; they all knew the truth as soon as they asked.
“Young Master, what do you think we should do about today’s events? I’ve heard that if such a situation occurs outside the palace, the person in charge will be executed. But considering that Jin Fan has been with Brother Ziyu for so many years, it might be difficult to get used to a sudden change in personnel.”
As he spoke, Gong Yuanzheng bowed to Gong Huanyu and posed the question to him.
Hearing those words, it was as if they were saying that someone as kind as me would never do such a thing to Jin Fan over such a trivial matter.
[Well done, brother! That's the spirit you need! If they don't punish Jin Fan for his insubordination today, you'll take it to the Elders' Council!]
[But it's strange, the TV series didn't seem to say anything about it.]
"Maybe your arrival changed the plot. Didn't Gong Huanyu pinch you a few months ago? You screamed so hard your fur stood on end. Jin Fu was right there, how could he not have seen it?"
Given Gong Yuanzheng's personality, he's probably already plotting revenge. And that Cloud Lotus from last time—if it hadn't formed seeds early, Gong Huanyu would have taken it. If it had, he'd probably be furious.
Gong Ruanruan thought about it and agreed. With an extra person added to the plot... she was an animal, so the plot should have to change.
In this way, Xiao Kou and Gong Ruanruan automatically made the different plots seem reasonable.
"Then let's punish Jin Fan with ten strokes of the cane. What does Brother Yuanzheng think?" Gong Huanyu knew very well that if Jin Fan wasn't punished today, once Gong Yuanzheng spread the word, everyone in the Gong family would know that he had actually seized his position as the young master from Gong Shangjiao.
If he were to protect another person who had defied his authority, he would likely face criticism. However, regarding Ziyu... Gong Huanyu couldn't help but feel a little worried.
"No, how could someone who dares to defy his superiors only deserve ten lashes in the young master's heart? If others heard this, the entire palace would be in chaos." Gong Huanyu didn't expect him to say it so bluntly.
"Gong Yuanzheng, don't push your luck! Ten lashes aren't enough!" Jin Fan had grown up with him since childhood and had taken good care of him. Now that someone wanted to punish him, he would definitely be the first to stand up and protect him.
'That's exactly what I've been waiting to hear.'
"Brother Ziyu, what you're saying is ridiculous. Ten blows are nothing. If Jin Fan, as a Green Jade Attendant, can't even withstand ten blows, then Brother Ziyu should consider whether to find someone more capable to protect you."
I think the punishment is too lenient, but Brother Ziyu thinks it's too harsh. Otherwise, how about we tell Zhiren and the elders about this and see how they handle it? But by then, Brother Ziyu won't have a say. Hehe~"
Gong Yuanzheng emphasized the word "you" in "protect you," and while saying it, he deliberately glanced at Jin Fan and gave Gong Ziyu a provocative smile, which made Gong Ziyu's teeth itch.
"Alright, that's enough. We're all family, don't ruin the harmony. Thirty strokes of the cane, and half a year's salary deducted." Upon hearing that the Blade Master and the elders were going to be told, Jin Fan knew this was serious. If the elders found out, they'd be in deep trouble.
Last time, Gong Zishang came out of the Elders' Council with a deathly pale face. It was her brother who told her afterwards that if it weren't for the fact that Gong Zishang was a girl, they would have had to carry her out at the very least.
If Jin Fan goes in, he'll really be in deep trouble.
“Young Master Zheng, Jin Fan knows he was wrong today and is willing to accept punishment.” Jin Fan immediately knelt down and bowed to Gong Yuanzheng.
Gong Yuanzheng nodded, looking down at Jin Fan and saying coldly, "This is the first time, and hopefully it will be the last. You'd better remember who you are."
"yes"
"Young Master, I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave first." Gong Yuanzheng bowed to Gong Huanyu and then turned to leave. Gong Ziyu was furious but could only watch Gong Yuanzheng's departing figure to vent his anger.
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