Сhарtеr 2 (4/22)
“Theу sау thеу’ll use poisоn оn all the bridеs tomorrоw…” Gоng Ziуu раusеd, “…Gong Yuanzhi’s рoison…”
Jin Fan’s brow furrowed аnd thеn relаxеd, аnd hе аctuаllу nоddеd in аgreеment. “If it’s Gong Yuanzhi’s роison, thеn we’ll definitelу be ablе to forсе оut whо thе аssаssin is…”
“No. Thаt’s tоo сruеl.” Аt the mеntion оf this рerson, Gоng Ziуu lightly grоund his molars.
“Thеn what should we dо? It’s still bеttеr than killing thеm all, right?”
Gong Ziyu suddеnlу lоwerеd his vоiсе. “Jin Fаn, dо yоu rеmembеr last уear whеn Fathеr рunishеd me with а mоnth оf сonfinement, аnd we discovered thаt abandonеd secrеt pаssаge tо sneak out?”
Jin Fan’s expression changed drastically. “Are you insane?!”
Could he actually be thinking of secretly releasing the brides? Having guessed his thoughts, a sly but confident smile appeared on Gong Ziyu’s face.
Jin Fan immediately said sternly, “I absolutely won’t allow you to do this!”
The House of Gong was under strict lockdown, and night patrol guards passed by with uniform, synchronized steps.
Just after the changing of the guard, in the guards’ barracks, a group of spirited young men were carrying wooden basins and clean clothes, walking under the corridor eaves. Despite the winter chill, many robust young guards were still practicing martial arts shirtless in the central courtyard, their muscles clearly defined, their punches and kicks powerful.
Suddenly, a graceful and elegant female figure walked into the guards’ collective quarters. As she passed, exclamations erupted continuously. The young men’s faces flushed red, especially those without shirts, who frantically grabbed clothes to cover themselves while bowing, stammering.
One guard stumbled over his words, “Elder… Elder Miss.”
The other guards bowed one after another. “Elder Miss.”
“Elder Miss, what brings you here?”
“Ah… Elder Miss.”
The newcomer was none other than the only daughter of the Gong family’s Shang Manor, the eldest young lady, Gong Zishang. Her face was round, her brows and eyes carrying a gentle, auspicious cheerfulness, lively and vivid. Her eyes darted around, surveying the young men’s bare torsos, seemingly quite satisfied with the bustling scene in the guards’ barracks. The corners of her eyes curved as she giggled foolishly.
Seeing everyone bowing solemnly to her, Gong Zishang waved her hands shyly.
“No need, no need… no need to dress.”
A young guard who was pulling on his shirt awkwardly stopped, unsure whether to put it on or not.
After addressing the guards, Gong Zishang asked shyly yet with a hint of coquettishness, “Where’s Jin Fan?”
A young guard replied, “Brother Jin Fan hasn’t returned yet.”
Gong Zishang was slightly angry. “What kind of behavior is this! It’s so late, staying out all night, it’s so dangerous outside. You boys need to learn to protect yourselves, understand?”
The guards bowed their heads. “We will definitely protect the Elder Miss with our lives.”
Gong Zishang covered her mouth, her eyes narrowing with delight. “I’ll protect you all too, don’t worry, don’t worry.”
The guards didn’t know how to respond, their faces red as they lowered their heads.
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