books44 Chapter 148 Cloud Feather 7
Chapter 148 Cloud Feather 7
Just as Gong Ziyu was feeling gratified, Elder Hua suddenly took over the conversation, stroking his beard, and launched into a long, eloquent speech, which, in short, boiled down to one point:
Let him choose a bride from among the candidates and find an auspicious day to get married.
"..."
Gong Ziyu fell silent immediately!
So this is what it means to be so unconventional among people from the martial arts world?
Although he didn't really want to observe mourning, it was probably not a good idea that Gong Hongyu and Gong Huanyu had been dead for less than three days and he was already being asked to choose a bride.
Gong Ziyu fell silent, then heard Elder Xue turn around and say to Gong Shangjiao, "Shangjiao is also of marriageable age, why don't you choose one as well?"
Gong Shangjiao glanced at Gong Ziyu, his eyes filled with inscrutable emotions, and readily agreed, "Very well! I originally had no intention of getting married, but recent events have forced me to reconsider. The Gong Clan's bloodline is weak, and judging from recent signs, Wufeng has already begun plotting to encircle and annihilate the Gong Clan..."
Gong Ziyu, who had just recovered from Elder Hua's words, frowned again upon hearing Gong Shangjiao's voice.
Why does Miyazaki speak like that?
Elder Hua nodded slightly and agreed, "This can be considered a double blessing!"
Seeing that the three elders had agreed, Gong Shangjiao raised the corners of his mouth slightly, looked at Gong Ziyu with a meaningful look, and then asked, "Brother Ziyu, what do you think?"
Gong Shangjiao said, "Younger brother Ziyu, what do you think?" instead of "Lord Zhiren, what do you think?"
In a single sentence, Gong Ziyu's identity as a blade wielder was inadvertently denied.
The provocative intent is blatantly obvious!
Gong Ziyu naturally sensed and saw his provocation, but her attention involuntarily drifted away.
Aaaaaah!!!!!!
You can not call him Zhiren, you can call him by his name, or you can simply say "you" without any title.
But why do they have to call him 'Little Brother Ziyu'?!
why! ! !
Why!!!!!!
Then look at Miyazaki Shojiro, who has an inscrutable expression, as if he has everything under control...
In an instant, Gong Ziyu suddenly felt the power of the palace gate!
The people of the palace gate can attack the opponent's mental defenses from multiple angles and through hearing, sight, and mental means, making it impossible for them to defend against!
He's clearly skilled in martial arts and has great abilities; he could rely on his strength to defeat his enemies. Why does he have to do this?!
"Little brother Ziyu, why aren't you saying anything? Is something bothering you?"
Seeing that he remained silent for a long time, Gong Shangjiao asked again!
That's enough!
Stop calling him that!
The roar in Gong Ziyu's heart echoed like thunder.
The three elders exchanged glances, then their eyes swept lightly over the mourning clothes on Gong Ziyu's body, and a feeling of sympathy and pity rose in their hearts at the same time.
Gong Ziyu's mother died young, and now his father and brother have both died tragically. He himself has become a Blade Master due to ancestral rules and can never leave the Old Dust Valley. Such a fate is truly lamentable.
Finally, Elder Yue broke the silence and said earnestly, "Ziyu, we know you are very sad right now, but you must also think about the bigger picture. Because of this incident, Wufeng has mastered the method of entering the palace gate, which means that for a long time to come, the palace gate will no longer be suitable for welcoming brides from outside the valley."
"Furthermore," Elder Yue continued, "we are not asking you to get married immediately, but simply to choose a woman you like. This is also for the sake of the palace's future."
The Old Man of the Moon spoke earnestly, believing he had made his point perfectly, but Gong Ziyu found it laughable, a sense of indescribable irony rising in his heart.
The people who died this time were not only his father and brothers, but also the wielder of the palace and the future successor of the palace.
After such an incident, instead of quickly investigating whether there are still assassins inside the palace gates, reorganizing the palace gate guards, and planning how to avenge Wu Feng, you actually have the mind to choose a bride.
The emperor and the crown prince have been murdered, and you're still choosing brides here? Do you think you can't live without women?
What a huge family business to inherit!
Gong Ziyu closed his eyes. After all, he was a man who had seen the world. He took a deep breath and quickly composed himself. However, if you looked closely, you could see the barely perceptible contempt deep in his eyes.
"This is absolutely unacceptable!" Gong Ziyu declared resolutely and firmly.
"Among the brides who entered the palace this time, there was already a 'Hidden Blade' assassin who caused the deaths of both Zhi Ren and the young master. Who can guarantee that there aren't any assassins hiding among the remaining brides?"
Upon hearing this, the three elders frowned in unison: "When Wu Feng raided the secret stronghold at the palace gate, the pharmacy owner, with his last breath, conveyed the message that one of the brides was a spy from Wu Feng. This should be true."
"That's precisely where the doubt lies!" Gong Ziyu stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes blazing, his tone revealing an undeniable firmness: "Wu Feng has killed countless people, his methods are ruthless, and every move he makes is a killing blow. He came prepared, so how could he have left any survivors? Moreover, after they killed people, they didn't immediately flee. Instead, they stood next to the corpses and talked about their plan to infiltrate the palace gates. How absurd is that?"
"So I suspect they did this to cover up their activities, deliberately choosing this method to hide other assassins lurking in the shadows."
"Does Lord Zhiren have made some discovery?" Elder Xue's eyes were filled with anticipation.
Faced with Elder Xue's question, Gong Ziyu did not try to be mysterious and directly explained the abnormalities of Yun Weishan and Shangguan Qian.
Finally, he spoke calmly: "Their words and actions are different from those of ordinary brides. I suspect they may very well be the Wufeng Assassins, so I have ordered them to be sent to the dungeon for strict interrogation! At the same time, I have ordered people to keep a close watch on the women's quarters. If anyone inside does anything unusual, arrest them immediately, and if they resist, kill them on the spot!"
Everyone was astonished by these words.
They were not surprised by the fate of the brides, but rather by how decisive Gong Ziyu was in handling the matter.
Back then, even though Gong Ziyu knew that there was a Wufeng assassin among the brides, he still decided to let all the brides go. He even took action and sent all the brides to the entrance of the secret passage. If it weren't for Lao Zhiren's prior arrangements, he probably would have actually succeeded in sending the brides away.
But now, based solely on suspicion, people are thrown into the dungeon and tortured; if a bride in the women's quarters makes any unusual move, she is to be killed on the spot.
Is this still the Gong Ziyu they know?
A hint of admiration flashed across Gong Shangjiao's eyes, but it quickly disappeared. He clearly agreed with Gong Ziyu's approach, but what he said was: "These brides are all daughters of the Gong Clan Alliance. It seems inappropriate for you to throw them into the dungeon and torture them based solely on suspicion!"
"It is precisely because they are daughters of our allies that I am only sending them to the dungeon instead of executing them outright!"
Gong Ziyu gave a cold laugh. Though her voice was soft, it was like a cold wind piercing through the thin mist, striking the deepest part of people's hearts.
His words revealed an indifference to life, leaving no room for doubt about their truthfulness.