HLnovel Chapter 192 Cloud Feather (Viewing Mode) 3
Chapter 192 Cloud Feather (Viewing Mode) 3
Gong Hongyu was overwhelmed with emotions at this moment, and could hardly put them into words.
His son had made something of himself, and as a father, he was naturally happy. But in the current situation, others would definitely think that he was showing favoritism, saying one thing to your face and another behind your back. On the surface, he chose Gong Huanyu as the young master, but in reality, he was secretly grooming his own son.
Unfortunately, he couldn't clear up this misunderstanding, because any explanation would only make things worse.
Back when he first took over the position of Blade Master, it took him almost a month to completely sort out all the affairs inside and outside the palace.
But this brat can quickly get started after just a few glances at the files he left behind, and he's even more adept at them than he and Gong Huanyu have been.
Anyone who saw this would think he was giving his son special treatment!
Gong Hongyu felt helpless and couldn't help but glare at Gong Ziyu again, which startled Gong Ziyu so much that he dared not move.
Gong Ziyu didn't know why he was so capable after becoming the Blade Master!
In his opinion, there was nothing suspicious about Yun Weishan.
It's perfectly normal for a young girl to suddenly leave home and come to the palace, only to witness the deaths of both the palace guard and the young master. She's frightened and wants to go home. What's suspicious about that?
And then there's Shangguan Qian. She just had a cup of tea with Yun Weishan and Miss Jiang. Why label her as the Unsworded Assassin?
and also……
Why is it that what he considers trivial matters can be analyzed and so many clues found by himself in the scene?
But with his father watching him closely, no matter how much doubt he had, he didn't dare to ask!
So, Gong Ziyu could only sit quietly to the side, trying her best to appear calm and composed.
Little did people know that his nonchalant demeanor only confirmed everyone's suspicions that he was hiding his true abilities.
The deep sound of the bell echoed in the valley. Gong Ziyu, dressed in plain white mourning clothes, arrived at the Zhiren Hall. The guards on duty by the roadside all bowed to him.
Gong Ziyu waved his hand, indicating that everyone should dispense with formalities, and calmly entered the Hall of Blade Master. Facing the three elders, he showed no fear and directly rejected their suggestion to continue the marriage selection process.
"...Who can guarantee that there aren't assassins among the remaining brides?...Let's postpone the selection for now!"
Gong Hongyu frowned. When he saw the three elders in the picture telling Gong Ziyu to continue choosing a spouse, he almost choked.
He had only been dead for three days in the video, and the three elders were already letting their son choose a wife. Is this how a human being does things?
Although it is important to continue the bloodline of the palace, he was, after all, a swordsman. Now that he is dead, not to mention that the entire palace should observe mourning for him, at least his son, Gong Ziyu, should observe mourning.
How can you disregard the principles of filial piety and brotherly love and allow Gong Ziyu to choose a marriage partner during his period of mourning?
If this gets out, people will be talking behind my back and cursing me!
Fortunately, Gong Ziyu was both filial and intelligent, and with just a few words, she managed to get the marriage proposal off the hook.
Thinking of this, Gong Hongyu instantly forgot his dissatisfaction with his son and looked at Gong Ziyu with tenderness and admiration.
Feeling his father's gentle gaze, Gong Ziyu felt his scalp tingle, as if countless tiny needles were pricking his buttocks, making him restless.
Since the marriage selection was abandoned, the three elders got up to leave somewhat listlessly, but were stopped by Gong Yuanzheng.
"The rules of the Gong family are set for the sake of the Gong family bloodline... If Gong Ziyu is not a descendant of the Gong family, then this position of wielding the blade is absurd."
"...Rumor has it that before Lady Lan married into the palace, she had a lover she couldn't let go of..."
Gong Yuanzheng actually questioned Gong Ziyu's lineage in front of everyone, and even brought up Madam Lan in his words.
Gong Hongyu's thick eyebrows furrowed into a knot. He was naturally very displeased that his beloved woman had been so slandered.
He had anticipated that Gong Shangjiao would be dissatisfied with Gong Ziyu being chosen as the wielder.
But if you want to seize the position of wielder, why use such a despicable method when there are many other ways to do it?
Gong Hongyu's expression immediately darkened, and he was about to lash out when Gong Ziyu stood up first, pointing at Gong Yuanzheng angrily and saying, "Gong Yuanzheng, how dare you slander my mother?"
Gong Ziyu was about to rush up and hit someone when, just as he raised his fist to teach Gong Yuanzheng a lesson, the image on the wall suddenly froze. Then, the whole room began to flash red light, and a cold voice rang out: "A viewer has been detected to have a tendency to use violence. Electric shock punishment will be used to stop the violence."
A tremendous electric current surged from beneath everyone's feet, and in an instant, intense pain coursed through their entire bodies.
The sensation was like countless fine needles piercing through the skin and flesh simultaneously. This stinging pain quickly transformed into a burning agony, causing the muscles in the body to twitch uncontrollably, trying to break free from the predicament, but as if firmly nailed to the spot by an invisible force.
Ten seconds later, the punishment ended, the electric current stopped abruptly, and everyone slumped into their chairs, their hearts pounding in their chests, their breathing rapid and labored. It took them a while to gradually come to their senses. Sweat had soaked their clothes, and everyone looked pale and weak.
Despite his physical discomfort, Gong Shangjiao and Gong Yuanzheng knelt down before Gong Hongyu to plead guilty: "Shangjiao and Yuanzheng have offended Madam Lan. Please punish us, Lord Zhiren."
Gong Hongyu looked at Gong Shangjiao and Gong Yuanzheng kneeling in front of him and finally sighed: "It was Gong Shangjiao and Gong Yuanzheng from the parallel world who offended Madam Lan. What does this have to do with you? Get up!" He said this, but his tone was full of helplessness.
Then his expression turned serious, and he said, "I know there were some rumors circulating in the palace that Gong Ziyu was not my biological son. The reason I didn't stop them before was not because I condoned these rumors, but because I hoped that the rumors would stop with the wise. I just didn't expect that these rumors would only get worse."
"Since everyone is here today, I'll just make it clear: Gong Ziyu is indeed my biological son! I hope that there will be no more similar rumors within the palace in the future."
Upon hearing this, Gong Shangjiao and Gong Yuanzheng blushed and returned to their original seats.
At the same time, I was completely baffled.
Why would they come up with such a foolish move?
There are many ways to remove Gong Ziyu from the position of wielder, so why did they choose this obviously fake method?
Leaving aside the embarrassment of Gong Shangjiao and Gong Yuanzhi, Gong Ziyu's eyes were gradually welling up with tears, and an indescribable bitterness welled up in her heart.