Chapter 43 Cloud Feather CP Palace Expedition 13
"Sister Shangguan seems more interested in your relationship with Young Master Jiao, especially Young Master Jiao. Could she possibly like him?"
Song Xinning stared wide-eyed, somewhat incredulous.
"Why can't I like my brother?!" Gong Yuanzheng was a little angry when he saw Song Xinning's surprised expression.
What does that expression mean? My brother is so amazing, isn't it normal for girls to like him? Why the incredulous look?
"Young Master Jiao looks cold and aloof. Living with a man like that must be exhausting."
"My brother said that if you're going to find a man, you should find a gentle and caring one, like them and Father!" Song Xinning said matter-of-factly.
These are the criteria for choosing a spouse that her father, mother, and brother instilled in her, although she will most likely never need to use them.
"..." Gong Yuanzheng remained silent, his mood sinking.
He's so caring... No way! My brother can only be caring for him! I don't want a sister-in-law stealing my brother away!
"By the way, Sister Shangguan and Zheng Nanyi, who are also brides, seem to be old acquaintances. They often get together and seem to know each other much better than they do with me."
Song Xinning casually brought it up, then steered the conversation back to the main topic.
“Stay away from them normally…” Gong Yuanzheng paused, then changed his mind, “Never mind, just treat them as you normally would.”
Shangguan Qian, Zheng Nanyi...
He hadn't paid attention to the bride's information since he wasn't yet of marriageable age, but he'd looked back to check.
Just as they were waiting for the medicine to be brewed, Shangguan Qian finished taking the pulse and returned with the medicine.
"Jin Yu, escort Miss Shangguan back to the women's quarters."
Jin Yu is the Green Jade Attendant of the Palace Expedition. The Green Jade Attendant is responsible for protecting the young masters of the palace.
However, Gong Yuanzheng usually prepares poisons and antidotes in the medicine-making room, making it inconvenient for Lü Yu to accompany him.
In addition, he often secretly tested the drugs on himself, fearing that Jin Yu would tell his brother.
Therefore, Jin Yu usually manages the guards of the Zheng Palace.
However, since he was now wielding a blade, he reluctantly allowed Jin Yu to follow him closely, only after being nagged by the three elders.
"Yes." Shangguan Qian curtsied, paused, and asked timidly, "Lord Zhiren, are we brides to be sent back to our hometowns?"
"What? You really want to stay at the palace gates?" Gong Yuanzheng asked Shangguan Qian with a gloomy expression.
“My father sent me into the palace gates for two reasons: first, the palace is safer than the valley outside; second, he wanted me to seek the protection of the palace. If I were to go back, I would be letting my father down.”
Shangguan Qian's eyes were filled with tears, as if she was frightened, but she still suppressed her fear and wanted to ask for an answer.
"Whether to keep them or send them back is up to the Elders' Council to decide; it's none of my business."
Gong Yuanzheng ignored Shangguan Qian's pitiful appearance and did not change his attitude at all, coldly saying.
He was only temporarily taking over the sword; he wouldn't interfere in those matters. He was waiting for his brother to return and take over.
"It was my fault." Tears streamed down her face as Shangguan Qian curtsied again and followed Jin Yu back to the women's quarters.
"You're so fierce." Song Xinning glanced at Shangguan Qian's back. "You even made Sister Shangguan cry."
"She's clearly the one who's timid and talkative. Haven't I treated you the same way? Why haven't I seen you cry?"
Gong Yuanzheng slammed down the medicine bottle in his hand, drank his medicine, and then complained to others that he was fierce? What an ingrate!
“It’s still different.” Song Xinning shook her head and denied it.
The harshest I ever was with her was the first time I took her pulse, but how should I put it? It felt like I was taking my anger out on her, which was a bit childish!
When dealing with Shangguan Qian, it was as if all the thorns on his body had been raised, and every word and action was scrutinized.
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