Stealing the Pen: Kirin's Primordial Lotus

Gong Zishang and Gong Ziyu had been waiting for Gong Yuanzheng and Gong Shangjiao in the Jiao Palace for a long time. However, what they did not expect was that Gong Yuanzheng, who had just returned from a trip, looked brand new from head to toe! The clothes he wore, the hair accessories on his head, and the iconic headband had all undergone tremendous changes.

Gong Yuanzheng was wearing a dark blue dress. The fabric looked like the shimmering surface of a lake. It flashed different lights under the sunlight, just like the bright stars in the night sky.

The silver bells originally woven in the hair have now been replaced with more luxurious pure gold bells inlaid with pearls, which make crisp and pleasant sounds with every slight shake.

As for the headband, it was carefully woven with gold beads and small and exquisite pearls, emitting a dazzling light, making his handsome face look even more noble and elegant.

In addition, hanging on his chest was a heavy silver longevity locket, on which were intricately carved auspicious patterns; on his wrist was a silver bracelet made of unknown material, but at just a glance, one could feel the mysterious aura it exuded.

At this moment, Gong Zishang widened her eyes, looking at the figure in front of her which was obviously more gorgeous than before, and asked stutteringly: "Gong... Gong Shangjiao, are you taking brother Yuanzheng out to buy new clothes? But didn't you say you were just going to meet someone? Why is there so much fuss?" As she spoke, she couldn't help but walked forward to take a closer look at Gong Yuanzheng's outfit.

However, it must be admitted that this dress is indeed beautiful and eye-catching. Gong Zishang couldn't help but reach out and gently stroke the clothes on Gong Yuanzheng's body. The touch was refreshing and transparent, as smooth as silky running water.

"I really don't know which shop this dress came from. I'll send someone to inquire about it later so that they can tailor a set of the same style for me." Gong Zishang said happily.

At this moment, a memory suddenly flashed through her mind, as if she had caught some important clue: "Oh, right! I heard the servants of the Shang Palace talking about a large caravan that came to the valley in the old city recently. Maybe this dress was brought by them?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Gong Shangjiao at the side slowly explained: "Actually, this caravan is the family of Yuanzheng's brother's mother, Madam Xin."

As soon as these words were spoken, Gong Zishang's eyes widened, his face full of suspicion: "Madam Xin's family? That's not right... Wasn't it said before that Madam Xin lost both her parents when she was young and was left alone and helpless, an orphan? How come a family suddenly appeared out of nowhere now?" After all, as the oldest child in the palace, Gong Zishang naturally knew a lot more than his other brothers and sisters.

"I also learned from the people who came from my grandfather's family during this expedition that Madam Xin ran away from home! And her real name is Zhuo Yuanxin, and she is the eldest daughter of the Zhuo family in Tiandu." Gong Shangjiao solemnly told Gong Zishang and Gong Ziyu in detail the important identity information that Hua Yu and he had carefully compiled in the small courtyard.

Hearing this, Gong Zishang couldn't help but frown slightly, with a puzzled look on his face: "Tiandu Zhuo Family? What kind of family is this? Although I can't go out easily on weekdays, as the acting palace master, I still know a thing or two about some of the outside world. But I don't seem to have heard of this Tiandu Zhuo Family."

Gong Shangjiao nodded slightly and explained, "The leader of the Tiandu Demon Suppression Division is from the Zhuo family. You know, this is an ancient family that has been passed down for ten thousand years. I also learned about what the Tiandu Zhuo Mansion is like from my grandfather's family during the expedition."

Then, he paused for a moment and continued, "The Zhuo family is the descendant of the Bingyi tribe, and their heritage has been passed down for tens of thousands of years. It is rumored that the ancestors of the Zhuo family once left behind a rare treasure, but it was sealed in their clan land."

The Zhuo family, this ancient and mysterious family, can be called an aristocratic family without exaggeration. After countless years of vicissitudes, the Zhuo family is like a towering mountain that never falls, and has become a noble and awe-inspiring existence like an ancestor in the eyes of all aristocratic families.

However, what is surprising is that such a powerful Zhuo family has always maintained an aloof attitude towards the complex, fierce and cruel struggles within the royal family. No matter which prince finally succeeds in ascending the throne and sitting on the dragon throne that symbolizes supreme power and glory, the Zhuo family will not hesitate to offer their most sincere and loyal hearts to the new emperor. They will neither plan ahead and select a certain camp to support a certain prince in advance, nor will they put all their hopes on a specific prince.

Because of this unique way of dealing with the world, even though the emperor may have been dissatisfied and resentful of the Zhuo family, he still did not dare to easily provoke this huge family with unfathomable strength and extremely deep heritage. After all, the Zhuo family is the oldest of the old families, and can be called an ancestral family!

Looking back, over the past tens of thousands of years, the Zhuo family has helped countless people and monsters. If someone dares to force the Zhuo family into a desperate situation, perhaps the Zhuo family will consider the other party's status as an emperor and not care too much for the time being. But the many monsters that have benefited from the Zhuo family may not be so tolerant and generous. They are very likely to attack in groups to seek justice for the Zhuo family. By then, even the emperor may not be able to withstand this surging force.

Gong Zishang was shocked when he heard Gong Shangjiao introduce the situation of Gong Yuanzheng's maternal family. He carefully asked Gong Shangjiao, "What is the reason for their visit this time?"

Gong Zishang would secretly glance at Gong Yuanzheng from time to time. Gong Yuanzheng was really lucky. In the Wufeng massacre five years ago, both his parents died and he became an orphan. The next second, he was raised by Gong Shangjiao and was treated like a treasure, like a delicate young lady.

Now there is such a powerful maternal family, and they are also the maternal family that eats the rice of the government. They are really going to be praised to the sky. From now on, if you meet him, you should avoid him.

"They want to take brother Yuanzheng back to Tiandu." Gong Shangjiao showed his anger very well, and his well-trimmed nails dug into the palm of his hand.

"Brother!" When Gong Yuanzheng saw the blood oozing from Gong Shangjiao's clenched fist, he rushed over to pry open his fingers, and tremblingly took out the golden wound medicine and poured it on the wound.

"Take brother Yuanzheng to Tiandu? I'm afraid the Council of Elders won't agree!" Gong Zishang of course knew clearly how important Gong Yuanzheng was to the palace gate now. How could they possibly send away such a person who could solve the miasma of the palace gate.

"So what if you disagree? All of us combined can't withstand a single sword strike from the man next to that man." Gong Shangjiao was all too aware of the gap between himself and the black-clad swordsman next to that man.

After Gong Yuanzheng changed his clothes and came out, Gong Shangjiao was forced by Hua Yu to compete with Zhang Qiling. He could barely hold out for a moment before his sword was knocked away and he was kicked away.

"Look, you don't even have the qualifications to protect him, so how can you have the nerve to yell in front of me? It's really ridiculous." Hua Yu just stood in front of him, looking down at Gong Shangjiao who had blood at the corner of his mouth.

When Gong Zishang heard Gong Shangjiao say so unambitiously that all of them combined could not beat him, he immediately became furious, "Gong Shangjiao! We haven't even tried, and you just say we can't beat him? Can you please stop encouraging others and destroying your own prestige?"

Gong Shangjiao's originally clear eyes had now turned red, as if burning with rage, and shot straight at Gong Zishang. He clenched his teeth and said with a trembling voice: "Do you think I haven't tried? I had fought with that man before leaving that small courtyard. However, the result was so terrible that I didn't even see how he did it."

Hearing this, Gong Zishang couldn't help but feel shocked. It was only then that she really understood the heavy heart that Gong Shangjiao had returned here. You know, Gong Shangjiao is the undisputed number one fighter in their palace! But even such a powerful being couldn't defeat the opponent, and he didn't even know how the opponent attacked, so he was easily knocked to the ground.

For a moment, Gong Zishang was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, and she was a little incoherent: "Then, then, then...are we just going to watch them snatch brother Yuanzheng away?" Although she always liked to quarrel with Gong Yuanzheng on weekdays, after all, Gong Yuanzheng was also her biological brother! From childhood to adulthood, she had watched this little guy grow up little by little.

Gong Shangjiao took a deep breath and tried to calm his agitated emotions. Then he decisively waved his cloak and said in a deep voice: "There is no time to lose. I need to report this matter to Zhiren and the elders immediately to see if we can come up with a plan to deal with it." Then, he turned to look at Jin Fu on the side, his eyes sharp and firm: "Jin Fu, you quickly go to the Council of Elders and inform the elders and Zhiren that I have something extremely important to discuss with them in person. There must be no mistakes!" After that, he flashed and rushed towards Zhiren like a flash of lightning.

Gong Yuanzheng hasn't said a word since he came back. The only thing he said was calling Gong Shangjiao "brother" because of his injury.

Gong Zishang looked at the listless Gong Yuanzheng and couldn't help but feel sympathy for him. He took Gong Yuanzheng in his arms and helped him sit down. "Brother Yuanzheng, don't worry! Maybe things aren't as bad as you think, right?"

Gong Zishang looked at Gong Yuanzheng who was immersed in sorrow, then looked at Gong Ziyu who was dumbfounded beside him, and kicked him, "Gong Ziyu, what time is it, why are you still in a daze?"

"Yes, yes! If you really go to your grandparents' house, won't you be able to see the outside world better? Besides, Brother Shangjiao is in charge of the palace's peripheral affairs and money. When the time comes, you can follow him to deal with things, and the people in the Council of Elders won't be able to say anything to you, right?" The first thing Gong Ziyu thought of was that if he left the palace, he wouldn't have to abide by anything. Isn't there a palace rule that minors are not allowed to leave the palace without permission?

After hearing what Gong Zishang said, he seemed to be enlightened and clapped his hands, "That's right! Just because you leave the palace, it doesn't mean you can't continue to study those poisonous plants, flowers and insects. Besides, when you go to do business with Gong Shangjiao, no one will say you are breaking the rules."

Gong Yuanzheng couldn't help but roll his eyes after hearing what these two idiots said. If it was really because of this, he wouldn't have to worry too much. If he left, wouldn't his brother be alone in the palace gate and be bullied by the people from the other two palaces?