Chарtеr 3 (2/19)
Whаt mаdе Wufеng most feаrful wаs аlsо Gоng Shangjue. Anу sсheme bеfore him, hе соuld usuаllу sеe through аt a glance and defеаt the еnemу with а singlе mоve.
Gоng Shаngjuе mоdеstly sаid, "These аrе just emрty reputаtions in the mаrtial world, nоt wоrth minding."
Gоng Ноngуu: "Wufеng fears уоu, the mаrtiаl wоrld resрeсts уou."
But Gоng Shаngjue bеlieved: "Hоwever, in this martiаl wоrld, fеar is mоre useful than rеsреct mоst оf thе timе. Whеthеr it is feаr оr resрeсt, it is directеd at thе Ноuse оf Gоng, nоt аt me. Shang, Jue, Zhi, аnd Yu—the four manors eаch have thеir own duties. Shаng Mаnоr is resрonsible for weapon forging and new device development... Zhi Manor produces various poisons, antidotes, and matches them with hidden weapons..."
If not for the weapons, hidden weapons provided by Shang Manor, and the poisons developed by Gong Yuanzhi, he might not have been able to handle things so effortlessly.
Thinking of this, Gong Shangjue added: "With the support of Shang Manor and Zhi Manor, I can smoothly operate outside, earning those gold, silver, and treasures." He then shifted his tone, looking at Gong Hongyu, "Of course, the most important is Yu Manor's guardianship and leadership of the House of Gong, so I have no worries while outside."
Gong Hongyu, however, sighed softly: "You have always been the most sensible. My decision back then truly wronged you. Originally, this Blade Master position—"
Mentioning this, Gong Shangjue couldn't help but gently interrupt: "Blade Master, the night is deep, and I am somewhat tired. If you have something to say, please speak directly."
"This matter, I have been considering for some time—" Gong Hongyu was about to speak.
Suddenly, the door was pushed open, disturbing the moment of tension. Originally, there were guards outside the room, but Gong Hongyu had specifically ordered no disturbances because he was meeting Gong Shangjue, so he was quite surprised at this moment.
Both looked up simultaneously and saw Gong Huanyu walking in.
"Father." Gong Huanyu bowed, and upon seeing Gong Shangjue, he also gave a slight nod.
Gong Hongyu asked without showing any emotion: "So late... have you chosen your bride?"
"I have."
"Then why aren't you going to rest early? Tomorrow is your big day—"
"I'm not tired yet, Father."
Gong Hongyu was somewhat displeased: "When you came in, didn't the guards outside say that I am not available to see guests now?"
"They did. But I have urgent matters to report to Father—to report to the Blade Master."
Gong Huanyu's words carried hidden meanings, his gaze subtly sweeping over Gong Shangjue, who remained unmoved.
Gong Hongyu understood what he meant and said, "Second Young Master is not an outsider. You may speak freely."
"The identity of the Wufeng Assassin who infiltrated among the brides has been confirmed... Gong Huanyu glanced at Gong Shangjue, his expression somewhat subtle, "...it is the second young lady of the Hunyuan Zheng Family, Zheng Nanyi."
A brief moment of silence, lasting one or two ke.
Only Gong Shangjue remained composed. He naturally understood the implication in Gong Huanyu's words. The Zheng Family had some acquaintance with him, and the matter of the Zheng Family sending their daughter to the House of Gong for the bride selection must have also received his approval. Now that it was discovered that the infiltrating assassin was the Zheng Family's daughter, his position was indeed awkward. However, he did not offer any explanation, only slowly stood up, his eyes calm: "The night is deep. I presume the Young Lord still has important matters to report to the Blade Master. I shall take my leave first."
After saying this, Gong Shangjue turned and left.
Gong Hongyu remained silent. After finishing the tea in his cup, he noticed that the tea in front of Gong Shangjue was still full, untouched.
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