After the meal, Gong Shangjiao was invited over by the yellow jade guard beside the elder. He remained extremely calm, as if everything was expected. His younger brother, Yuanzheng, had previously told him that if the elder asked him to choose a bride, he should be asked if he was willing to choose.
In the past, Gong Shangjiao would have obeyed the elders' requests with utmost respect. However, after witnessing such blatant favoritism, he couldn't help but feel some dissatisfaction. Regardless of his own feelings, the elders should also be aware of their own actions by now.
Not long after Gong Shangjiao left, Gong Yuanzheng set off with Gong Ruanruan. On the way, they encountered Gong Ziyu, Gong Zishang, and Jin Fan, who had been harassed by them.
"Oh, isn't this our adorable Ruanruan! Long time no see! Have you missed your stunningly beautiful sister?" Upon seeing the petite figure in Gong Yuanzheng's arms, Gong Zishang immediately stopped her hands, which were forcibly groping Jin Fan. A bright smile appeared on her face, and she waved her arms, striking a pose exactly like someone paddling a dragon boat during the Dragon Boat Festival.
She jogged towards them, perhaps too engrossed in her activity, so Gong Zishang didn't notice the disdain in Gong Yuanzheng's eyes. Just as she was about to reach them, Gong Yuanzheng deftly dodged to the side, causing Gong Zishang to miss her target.
"Gong Yuanzheng, just let me hug Ruan Ruan! I'm the older sister, what's wrong with hugging her?" Gong Zishang said with a slightly angry expression, but she knew in her heart that Gong Yuanzheng would not let her hug him.
So, she cursed inwardly: 'That little devil has such dead fish eyes, and he's so possessive. It's such a pity that such a cute little thing is stuck with such a master... Sigh~ Why don't I have such good luck?'
At this moment, when Gong Ziyu saw Gong Yuanzheng, his expression instantly became somewhat unnatural. After all, just now, he had learned a certain truth from Steward Jia, though he wasn't sure if it was the real truth.
When the group arrived at the Hall of Blade Wielders, they saw Gong Shangjiao standing upright below, his back to them. One hand was behind his back, and the other was held horizontally in front of him. He stood tall and proud, exuding an air of grandeur, as if he were a beautiful painting in himself.
"Elder, Young Master"
"Elder, Young Master"
The three bowed respectfully to them, though some of them were clearly unwilling.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Elder Xue stopped with the pleasantries and got straight to the point: "We have discussed this with the young master. Wu Feng is aware of the palace's selection of a bride. Although the Wu Feng assassin has been found, the young master believes that there may be other Wu Feng assassins."
However, the next selection of brides at the palace gates was uncertain, so the young master and Ziyu were instructed to choose one from the remaining brides. As she finished speaking, Elder Xue looked at Gong Ziyu and said meaningfully, "Ziyu, you must choose carefully. We cannot guarantee that there might still be assassins among them."
Gong Ziyu was suddenly called upon by the elder, and nodded seriously, "Yes."
Actually, he really wanted to ask why he chose a bride if he thought there were still seamless assassins inside? He admitted that he was indeed idle all day, but that didn't mean he was stupid. He could have just put all the other brides back.
If Gong Ruanruan knew what he was thinking right now, she would definitely be amazed. After all, this is Gong Niuniu, who is obsessed with love. It would be even more shocking than if Gong Hongyu came back to life.
The brides, who had been waiting quietly not far from the palace, entered this place once again, led by their matrons. Thinking back, the last time was when the former young master chose his bride; only a few days later, the young master was gone, and his chosen bride, Jiang Lili, was poisoned. Fortunately, the culprit had been caught.
Although the servants said that Miss Jiang's poison had been cured, they had seen her condition firsthand and it terrified them.
At this moment, the seven brides-to-be stood neatly in two rows. Gong Shangjiao didn't say a word, nor did he linger among the brides. He directly took Song Si's hand, thus finalizing his choice. He exchanged a glance with Song Si, then quickly looked away.
In fact, he had already decided to choose Song Si—Song Qingli—from the very beginning, without any other special emotional factors. Since Miss Song Si had suffered injustice at the palace gates, he, as the young master, naturally couldn't just stand by and watch.
Yesterday, Master Song sent a letter requesting that the palace gates cure his daughter's asthma. He has some connections with Master Song; Song Qingli's three older brothers are all talented and capable, skilled in both literature and martial arts.
If it weren't for the fact that Miss Song was suffering from asthma, and had seen all the famous doctors outside and taken a lot of medicine without any effect, and that she thought that Master Gongmen Zheng was skilled in both medicine and poison, she would have sent her daughter here hoping that Gong Yuanzheng could treat her.
This morning, he invited Miss Song Si out. After talking for a while, they reached a deal. He asked his brother Yuanzheng to see if he could cure her asthma, while Miss Song Si would take over the title of future Lady of the Corner Palace.
Although Miyazaki is handsome with striking features and an elegant demeanor, choosing such a man as a husband is not a wise choice for a woman.
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