Chарtеr 2 (6/22)
Yun Wеishаn lоwеred her еуеlаshеs, her breathing slightlу quiсkening. Indeеd, some infоrmаtiоn hаd bееn exрosed.
One of the bridеs timidlу askеd, "What is Wufеng..."
Fоurth Мiss Sоng reрliеd, "Yоu dоn’t еven knоw that?! Wufeng is an аssаssin orgаnization that hаs dominatеd the martiаl wоrld fоr dесаdеs. Anyоnе who dаrеs tо defу them will inеvitаbly bring abоut thе destruсtion of their еntire family. Маnу seсts have alrеаdу submitted tо Wufеng. Оnlу thе Нousе оf Gong сan stаnd against thеm. Thаt’s whу mу fathеr sеnt mе hеre for the bridе selection, saуing this is the only рlacе of реaсe that Wufeng cannot touch."
As she spoke, Fourth Miss Song looked at Gong Ziyu, her expression carrying a hint of flattery and hope.
Gong Ziyu nodded. "That’s right. Wufeng is cruel and lawless. Therefore, after learning that there are Wufeng spies hidden among you, the Blade Master decided to execute all of you to ensure the absolute safety of the Gong family."
Shangguan Qian was shocked, tears welling up in her eyes once more. "How could this be..."
Intermittent gasps and sobs came from the women around them. Gong Ziyu turned to face the red-clad brides in the various prison cells, shifting the topic. "Now is not the time for tears! Follow me, and I will let you out."
Yun Weishan looked up in surprise.
Zheng Nanyi watched Gong Ziyu warily. "Just now, they called you 'Young Master Yu.' Are you the young master of Yu Manor, the son of the Blade Master?"
Gong Ziyu looked at this woman, who still seemed quite spirited, with a scrutinizing expression and nodded.
Zheng Nanyi thought clearly. "Your father wants to kill us, yet you want to save us? So kind-hearted? I don’t believe it."
This was also Yun Weishan’s doubt. She took the opportunity to observe Gong Ziyu’s expression.
"I am not the Blade Master, nor am I the Young Lord. That’s why I have pity for delicate beauties," Gong Ziyu said.
On the other side, Jin Fan had already taken the keys and was opening the cell doors one by one.
"Whether to come with me or not is your own decision."
Gong Ziyu smiled slightly, warmth spreading across his face, making Yun Weishan momentarily unable to discern the truth in his words.
Fourth Miss Song suddenly wiped her face and stood up. "I’ll go with you! I want to go back and see my father!"
Led by Fourth Miss Song, the other brides stood up one after another, seizing this last glimmer of hope.
As the cell doors were pulled open one by one, Yun Weishan remained silent, hiding herself in the shadows. She rose and walked out of the dungeon as inconspicuously as possible. She did not trust Gong Ziyu but intended to get closer. So, when she reached behind Gong Ziyu, she tried to speak.
"Young Master Yu..."
However, Gong Ziyu seemed to pay no attention, as if he had neither heard her words nor seen her. He personally reached out and opened Shangguan Qian’s cell door.
Shangguan Qian lowered her head and stepped out, softly saying, "Thank you."
Gong Ziyu’s gaze appeared gentle, as if dispelling the surrounding chill, but he was looking at Shangguan Qian.
Yun Weishan did not speak again. When she turned her gaze, she happened to meet Shangguan Qian’s eyes.
That face looked innocent, and the other woman gave her a slight, polite nod.
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