"Ziyu, do you know the effects of Angelica dahurica and Angelica sinensis tea?" Gong Yuanzheng did not answer Gong Ziyu's question, but Gong Hongyu hesitated for a moment before asking him.
"Resisting the poisonous barriers within the valley"
"Have you noticed that the poisonous haze in the valley is getting worse? That's why I sent Yuanzheng to develop a new formula. You've been idle and lazy all day long. Do you think all the children of the palace are like you?!"
As Gong Hongyu spoke, his emotions grew more and more agitated. Looking at his son in front of him, he couldn't understand why he had grown up to be like this. He never cared about palace affairs and spent all his time running to the Wan Hua Lou. What respectable family would go there!
A servant in green jade entered, bowed, and said, "Reporting to Master Ren, Young Master Jiao has entered the valley and will be at the palace gate shortly."
Upon hearing that his brother had finally returned, Gong Yuanzheng's eyes lit up, and Gong Ruanruan, nestled in his arms, twitched her ears a few times. 'Brother's back!' [Gong Shangjiao is back!]
Because he was holding Gong Ruanruan in his arms, Gong Yuanzheng lowered his head slightly as a greeting, "Zhi Ren, Ruanruan and I would like to go pick up our brother first, please allow us to go ahead."
"Um"
Having received Zhi Ren's consent, Gong Yuanzheng turned and left. As he turned, a smile played on his lips, as if mocking Gong Ziyu. Fortunately, Gong Ziyu was still thinking about his father's words and didn't look up.
Otherwise, seeing Gong Yuanzheng do this, he would inevitably feel resentful.
After Gong Yuanzheng left the Zhiren Hall, Gong Ziyu and Gong Huanyu also left shortly afterward.
The reason why the palace gatekeepers agreed to let Gong Yuanzheng take Gong Ruanruan wherever he went was because they knew how much the two brothers doted on this cat.
In the past, they would bring back all sorts of gifts for Gong Yuanzheng every time they went out. Now they have added another one, which is a raccoon dog. But they can't say anything. After all, Gong Shangjiao has been working hard for the palace over the years and has made a lot of money for the palace. Moreover, Gong Yuanzheng has been researching and selling poisons and antidotes for the palace every day, accumulating wealth for the palace.
In their eyes, Yuanzheng was still a child, a child at the age when he was still innocent. Ten years ago, they couldn't help him when he was going through the most difficult time. Now that the child has finally found a playmate, they don't want to break them up.
Actually, there was another reason. When Gong Ruanruan was pinched by Gong Huanyu, her fur stood on end, and the news spread throughout the entire Gong clan the next day.
Of course they knew who had spread the rumor, but the young master was the young master after all; even if he killed them, they would still give him a lecture. However, not long after, Gong Huanyu had a month of bad luck. He was the kind of person who would have something happen as soon as he went out, ranging from broken bones to slipping and falling on flat ground.
Even if he stays still, trouble will still find him later.
The people of the palace were also very gossipy. As soon as one person heard the news, it spread like wildfire through the crowd. Everyone in the palace said that Gong Huanyu's bad luck was all because he didn't care for animals.
They were even more convinced that the incident was not unfounded. In Gong Ruanruan's words, they never expected that someone who looked so respectable would do such a terrible thing, even bullying a cute and charming little animal like her.
If Gong Ziyu didn't know he was raised by Gong Yuanzheng, he would have been completely infatuated with her and become mentally impaired by now.
Gong Niu Niu: ? Who's clicking on me again?
Palace Gate
Gong Yuanzheng stood there blankly, waiting for his brother to return. He had so many questions he wanted to ask his brother.
He didn't wait for Gong Shangjiao to return first, but instead saw Gong Ziyu who had slipped over at some point, holding a wine bottle and drinking. Seeing Gong Ziyu here made Gong Yuanzheng feel a bit unlucky.
It's strange, today is the day Gong Ziyu's brother is choosing a bride, but he's not at Yu Palace. Instead, he's sneaked here. Gong Yuanzheng knows without a doubt that he's going to the Wan Hua Lou (Ten Thousand Flowers Pavilion) down in the valley again.
I don't know what's so great about those places of entertainment. Thinking about Ruan Ruan saying they'd be choosing a bride this time, and then about Gong Ziyu's bride, a cunning and wicked thought suddenly surged into my mind...
Just then, the heavy and solemn gate slowly opened, and Gong Shangjiao, as always, rode his steed and strode in with a dashing air.
The horse's hooves pounded the steps, the sound echoing with an unstoppable force as it ascended. Gong Shangjiao sat steadily on the horse's back, his posture upright and his expression composed. However, when his gaze inadvertently swept across the surroundings, he keenly noticed the gazes directed at him.
He lowered his eyes slightly, his gaze shifting casually to the side. His eyes met those of the tipsy Gong Ziyu.
Gong Shangjiao couldn't help but feel a little surprised. Logically speaking, Gong Ziyu should be somewhere down the mountain at this time. Why was he sitting on the ground looking so dejected? After all, as a member of the Gong family, Gong Shangjiao always adhered to the principle of strict self-discipline, and he found it hard to tolerate such self-indulgent and idle behavior. Seeing him like this, Gong Shangjiao really wanted to go up and beat him up.
But reason told him that doing so would damage his self-cultivation. It wasn't worth it.
"Brother~!" [Shang Jiao~~! Yue~] Gong Ruanruan imitated Gong Yuanzheng's mannerisms, shouting in her heart. Although she knew that no one would be disgusted by this, she still wanted to think about it.
Gong Yuanzheng: "..."
Hearing her inner thoughts, which sounded similar to Gong Zishang's affected and pretentious voice, her previously bouncing steps slowed down.
'It seems we really can't let her run off to the Shang Palace and the Imperial Guard Camp.' Gong Yuanzheng muttered to himself. Gong Ruanruan was always followed by someone when she went out, and he knew exactly where she went and what she did.
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