Chapter 127 Cloud Feather CP Gong Shangjiao 4
Thus, only Zheng Zhongyi, Gong Shangjiao, and Zheng Nanyi remained in the reception room.
"Nanyi, brew a pot of tea for Mr. Gong Er to taste." Zheng Zhongyi smiled at Gong Shangjiao and stroked his beard. "My youngest daughter's tea ceremony skills are truly inherited from your aunt."
Madam Zheng's maternal family were tea merchants, and Madam Zheng herself was also skilled at brewing tea, which she taught to Zheng Nanyi.
"Then I'm in for a treat." Gong Shangjiao smiled faintly. He had always been on good terms with the Hunyuan Zheng family and had a very close relationship with the head of the Zheng family.
However, this friendship actually originated from the former master of the Horn Palace, Gong Suijiao. Because of his friendship with Gong Suijiao, Zheng Zhongyi provided many conveniences after Gong Shangjiao took over the Horn Palace business.
Zheng Nanyi quietly brewed tea, her nimble hands dancing lightly among the tea utensils, roasting the tea, grinding the tea, waiting for the water to boil, whisking, pouring, and serving the tea.
When the tea was being served, Zheng Nanyi also poured herself a cup. She gently swirled the teacup, and the pale green tea flowed and steam rose, the fragrant aroma lingering around her nose.
Taking a sip of tea, Zheng Nanyi gave herself a score of 99 out of 100, deducting one point to prevent herself from becoming arrogant.
"It has a delicate fragrance and an unforgettable aftertaste."
After praising Zheng Nanyi, Gong Shangjiao looked up and met her gaze. Both of them subconsciously looked away.
"You're really good at praising. Every time your aunt asks me to taste tea, all I can say is 'good tea,' which makes her angry and she says I'm like a cow chewing on a peony."
Zheng Zhongyi looked at Zheng Nanyi with a questioning look in his eyes.
Due to the unspoken understanding between father and daughter, coupled with the tacit agreement from their many blind dates, Zheng Nanyi lowered her eyes, thought for a moment, and nodded to Zheng Zhongyi.
With the palace gates ablaze with countless flames, it's truly a perfect place to attract assassins, especially high-level ones.
Zheng Nanyi agreed, and Zheng Zhongyi was relieved. Gong Shangjiao was the most outstanding young talent he knew, and the most suitable for his daughter.
After finding an excuse to get Zheng Nanyi to leave, Zheng Zhongyi then discussed serious matters with Gong Shangjiao.
"Wu Feng has given the Zheng family and Phoenix Manor an ultimatum: our two families have already found a place to temporarily live in seclusion."
"Do you need my help, nephew?" Gong Shangjiao's eyes were sharp, and his tone was concerned.
"No need, the fewer people who know about this, the better." Zheng Zhongyi waved his hand. His family had prepared a secret passage a few years ago, so they could evacuate safely and discreetly.
"That's good." Gong Shangjiao nodded, without asking where they were living in seclusion. He would tell her when he was ready, once things were completely settled.
"Uncle Zheng, the date for the palace selection of brides has been moved up, and the Second Miss has reached the required age. I wonder if the Second Miss is already engaged?"
Although Gong Shangjiao had never been on a blind date, he was aware of the customs. He received a hint when Zheng Zhongyi sent Su Ningchuan and Zheng Jialin away.
Gong Shangjiao had a good impression of Zheng Nanyi. His ideal wife was a gentle and refined lady from a prominent family, just like his mother, and Zheng Nanyi fit the bill perfectly.
Since the woman's side couldn't be the one to bring up the marriage proposal, Gong Shangjiao spoke first.
“As for a marriage contract, there really is one.” Zheng Zhongyi looked at Gong Shangjiao with a half-smile.
Gong Shangjiao's thoughts were interrupted, and he was unusually stunned for a moment. Could it be that he had misunderstood?
"Fifteen years ago, some shameless guy got me drunk, tricked me into getting engaged, left me with a token, and then ran away. When I sobered up, my wife beat and scolded me."
"However, my Zheng family has two daughters, and his family has two sons. The marriage agreement was not mentioned to either of them. They only sent a letter later saying that it all depends on the wishes of each family's children."
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