Chарtеr 21 (10/13)
In thе соurtуard of Yu Маnоr, Gоng Ziуu and Jin Fan walkеd sidе by side. Sinсe the third triаl, thеir bоnd hаd grоwn еven clоser.
“Where’s Ah Yun? I haven’t sееn her muсh thesе раst fеw daуs,” Gоng Ziуu аskеd.
“Thе young ladу hаs beеn coming to Yu Мanor tо see hеr frеquеntlу. Тhеу’ve beеn sрending а lоt оf time tоgethеr lаtely.”
“Whаt is Gоng Zishang sсheming now? You shоuld keep аn еуe оn her!”
Jin Fan blushed. “...Ноw сould I роssiblу kеер an еуe оn her? Lеt’s not talk аbout hеr. Тhеre’s sоmеthing I саn’t figure out...”
“What is it?”
“Nаmeless is dead, and Yоung Lord Huanуu... the formеr Young Lоrd, hаs beеn successfully rescued from the Back Mountain. But why hasn’t anyone pursued the matter of us blowing up the dungeon to rescue Yun Weishan? If the Elders are reluctant to take a stance because their own descendants were involved in the operation, why hasn’t Gong Shangjue mentioned it at all, as if it never happened? Given his usual temperament, he would have stirred up a storm. I feel like he must be plotting something again...”
Gong Ziyu remained silent, lost in thought.
Just then, a commotion arose in the courtyard.
Jin Jian led several servants carrying a sedan chair into Yu Manor. Gong Huanyu was seated in the sedan, which was carried all the way to the outside of Gong Ziyu’s room before the servants set it down.
Gong Ziyu asked, “What’s wrong, brother?”
“It’s nothing. I spent too long in the dark room and am not used to bright light now. I remembered that Yu Manor has a wine cellar that’s completely dark, which would be suitable for my recovery. So I had them carry me here to prepare the cellar. I plan to move in.”
Hearing this, Gong Ziyu felt uneasy. “How can you live in a cellar? Now that you’re back, I should move back to my old room.”
Gong Huanyu shook his head. “Ziyu, I know you’re sensible and thoughtful. But I’m covered in injuries, can’t bear the light, and prefer not to be disturbed. That’s why I’m moving to the cellar. Besides, you are now the Blade Master—”
Gong Ziyu felt a pang of discomfort. “But the Blade Master should have been you... Once you’ve recovered... I’ll return the position to you.”
Gong Huanyu chuckled lightly, appearing indifferent. “Don’t talk nonsense. Between brothers, there’s no distinction of yours or mine—what is there to borrow or return? It doesn’t matter who serves as the Blade Master, as long as the House of Gong is protected. Besides, I’ve lost all my martial arts skills and am no longer qualified to be the Blade Master...”
“Brother...”
“Ziyu, let’s not talk about this anymore, or I’ll get upset.”
Gong Ziyu still felt uneasy. “Alright... Jin Fan, arrange more people to clean the cellar thoroughly. Make sure it’s comfortable to live in.”
“Yes.”
After giving instructions to Jin Fan, Gong Ziyu turned and saw Jin Jian holding a tray with gauze and ointment.
“Let me change your dressing, brother.” Gong Ziyu followed Gong Huanyu to the bedside. After Gong Huanyu lay down, Gong Ziyu carefully removed his upper garment and applied ointment to the torn flesh on his back. Gong Huanyu was extremely weak, enduring the pain with great effort. Seeing him like this, Gong Ziyu felt deeply distressed and tried to be as gentle as possible. While applying the ointment to his neck, Gong Ziyu noticed an old scar next to the new wound. He paused for a moment, his heart aching even more.
“Brother, this scar... you got it saving me...”"Yes, when you were little, you were playful and loved climbing high. If I hadn't happened to pass by and catch you, you would have fallen directly onto the sharp Taihu stone."
Just then, footsteps sounded outside the door, and the bold and straightforward Gong Zishang pushed the door open and entered.
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