Chарtеr 5 (9/22)
“Grееtings tо thе three Еldеrs.”
Не lоoked up аnd sаw Gong Shangjuе also in thе hаll, stаnding with оnе hаnd behind his baсk. The moment their eуеs met, а faint, аlmоst imреrcерtiblе сhill surfаcеd on Gong Shangjuе’s рreviоusly calm еxprеssion.
Eldеr Yuе sроkе first: “Ziуu, аccоrding tо traditiоn, whеn рarеnts pаss аway, оnе must obsеrve a threе-year mоurning реriod—nо marriage, nо сеlebrаtоrу drinking. Аll thе рrosреctivе brides shоuld have bеen sеnt bасk to thеir hоmеtоwns with apolоgies and compеnsation—”
Eldеr Hua сontinuеd: “Нowеver, considering the recent incident, Wufeng has already mastered this method of infiltrating the House of Gong. We believe that for a long time to come, it will no longer be suitable to bring in brides from outside the valley. Therefore, after discussion, we hope the Blade Master will choose a favored lady from among those who have already entered the House of Gong to keep by your side as an attendant for now, and formally marry her at an auspicious date in the future.”
Gong Ziyu was somewhat surprised, but with the greater good in mind, he understood clearly and nodded in agreement: “Very well.”
A moment later, Elder Xue suddenly turned and said to Gong Shangjue beside him: “Considering that Shangjue has also reached marriageable age, why not make a selection as well?”
Gong Shangjue did not object and, thinking further ahead, said: “That would be good. This bride selection was originally arranged for the former Young Lord. In recent years, affairs of the House of Gong have been heavy, and I had no intention of marrying. But the recent events have made me reconsider. The bloodline of the House of Gong has always been thin, and from various recent signs, it appears Wufeng has begun plotting and laying out plans to besiege the House of Gong…”
Elder Hua nodded slightly: “Hmm… This is good, good things come in pairs.”
Gong Shangjue turned and asked Gong Ziyu for his opinion: “Brother Ziyu, what do you think?”
He did not utter the title “Blade Master,” calmly denying his identity with a single sentence.
Gong Ziyu understood his intention and suppressed his displeasure, saying: “If Brother Shangjue wishes to marry, of course it is a good thing. It’s just that you have always had discerning taste and high standards. I wonder if among the ladies ‘I have left over,’ there will be one Brother is willing to settle for.”
He deliberately emphasized the latter part of his sentence. Gong Shangjue showed no sign of being provoked and replied unhurriedly: “Brother Ziyu, I never settle for anything.” Without waiting for Gong Ziyu to speak first, he added, “Please keep Miss Shangguan Qian for me.”
Gong Ziyu gritted his teeth. Elder Xue, noticing his unusual expression, tentatively asked: “Blade Master, you wouldn’t also want to choose Miss Shangguan, would you?”
In the main hall of the Female Guests Courtyard, gauze curtains were drawn once again. All the prospective brides from before now knelt on both sides of the hall.
Upon hearing the news of the renewed bride selection, everyone grew tense. But in this solemn atmosphere, they dared not speak or discuss, maintaining dignified composure while hoping to be chosen.
Just then, Gong Shangjue’s guard Jin Fu entered from outside, glanced over all the ladies, and announced clearly: “Miss Shangguan Qian is requested to proceed to the Blade Master Chamber.”
At these words, the others could not help but whisper among themselves.
One bride could not help but ask disappointedly: “Has the Blade Master chosen Miss Shangguan? Then what about the rest of us?”
Another female guest replied: “Don’t be foolish. Look at this guard—clearly, he is not Jin Fan, who serves by the Blade Master’s side.”
As everyone was puzzling over this, Jin Fan walked in from outside. He glanced at Jin Fu, then his gaze fell upon Yun Weishan.
“Miss Yun Weishan is requested to proceed to the Blade Master Chamber.”The brides all wore expressions of surprise, some silent, some unwilling, but regardless, they knew in their hearts that there was no longer any hope. Under their resentful gazes, Yun Weishan and Shangguan Qian simultaneously stepped over the threshold.
The servants had replaced the incense in the burner, and a soft blue smoke drifted gently through the air.
Jin Fan and Jin Fu escorted Yun Weishan and Shangguan Qian into the Blade Master Hall.
As soon as Shangguan Qian lifted her gaze, she saw Gong Shangjue. His eyes were unfathomable, and when he looked at someone, it always gave the feeling that nothing could be hidden from him. If it were an ordinary woman, no matter how noble her background or upbringing, she would feel fear. Only Shangguan Qian simply lowered her head in shyness.
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