Сhарtеr 19 (6/15)
Gong Ziyu undеrstооd thе wеight of these wоrds аnd fell silent.
Еlder Huа оrdеrеd, "Sеnd siх Yellow Jаde Guards to Xue Mаnоr in the Вaсk Моuntаin to bring Yun Wеishаn bасk."
Gоng Shangjuе added a suggеstiоn, "Eldеrs, if Yun Weishan truly is а Chi of Wufеng, I fear thе guаrds mау nоt bе а match fоr hеr. Why nоt lеt mу yоunger brоthеr Yuanzhi aссomрany them? I will rеmain here tо соntinue аnswering the Eldеrs' inquiriеs. Is thаt aссерtаblе?"
"Yuanzhi hаs nоt yеt cоme of аge. Ассording tо thе rulеs, hе should not entеr the Back Mоuntain," Elder Хue hesitаted.
Gоng Shаngjue аsked coldly, "How many family rules has the House of Gong broken this year already?"
Elder Hua formally decreed, "By order of the Elders, being accompanied by Yellow Jade Guards can barely be considered within reason. This is a one-time exception. Yuanzhi, go quickly and return swiftly."
Gong Ziyu gritted his teeth, "I will go as well."
While Elder Hua was still hesitating, Elder Xue spoke up, "Let the Blade Master go too. Having a witness will prevent it from being solely Yuanzhi's word."
The chirping of insects filled the air, though it was unclear what hour it was. Gong Zishang jolted awake at her desk, rubbed her eyes, took a sip of strong tea, and continued tinkering with the new weapon before her.
She lifted her head, wiping her eyes, and found she had shed a few tears.
On the way to the Back Mountain, Gong Yuanzhi and the guards walked ahead. Gong Zishang ran over from the side and squeezed in next to Jin Fan. She whispered to him, "I've heard everything. What do we do now? I'm so worried!"
Jin Fan replied in a low voice, "I was just about to look for you. The Blade Master wants you to infiltrate the Elders Council Hall."
Gong Zishang: "You heartless little thing, so eager to drag me into this mess..."
Jin Fan's voice was filled with concern, "The Blade Master said that Miss Yun was indeed hit by a hidden weapon when she escaped. Even if she can hold on until reaching Xue Manor, Xue Zhongzi's Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus might barely sustain her life. But to detoxify the poison, we must find Gong Yuanzhi's antidote formula."
Gong Zishang looked puzzled, "Then why do I need to go to the Elders Council Hall?"
Jin Fan explained, "Elder Xue said that Gong Yuanzhi's poison formulas are all completely preserved in the Elders Council, but they are not disclosed to everyone..."
Gong Zishang: "Elder Xue, he really is a good person."
Jin Fan: "So, Miss Yun... Madam Blade Master... your sister-in-law's life depends on you..."
"Even if I get the antidote, I can't enter the Back Mountain," Gong Zishang said, her face full of anxiety.
"The Blade Master has arranged everything. Someone will come to retrieve it. Just wait obediently in Shang Manor."
Gong Zishang nodded. Suddenly, both of them noticed Gong Yuanzhi's gaze. Gong Zishang's desire to perform abruptly surged, "What! This matter has nothing to do with me at all! Brother Yuanzhi, remember to tell your brother that I'm not taking sides in this! I'm cutting ties with Gong Ziyu from now on!" Having said this, Gong Zishang turned away angrily and stormed off, flicking her sleeves.
Jin Fan wore an expression of helplessness, "What kind of person is she? A traitor."
Gong Yuanzhi and Gong Ziyu simultaneously entered the courtyard of Xue Manor, followed by Yellow Jade Guards and ordinary guards.
Xue Zhongzi stood quietly in the courtyard holding an umbrella. He first looked at Gong Ziyu, who couldn't speak and could only give him a meaningful glance.
Gong Yuanzhi asked, "Is Yun Weishan here?"
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