Stealing the Pen: Kirin's Primordial Lotus

After Gong Yuanzheng's meticulous treatment, Zhuo Yixuan finally managed to escape danger. Although he was still in a coma, his vital signs had stabilized and he would be able to wake up after a few more days of rest and recuperation.

While Zhuo Yichen was waiting for his brother to wake up, Gong Hongyu and others had an in-depth discussion on Gong Yuanzheng's affairs and finally made an important decision. After weighing the pros and cons, they decided to adopt the second plan: let Gong Yuanzheng stay in Gongmen and Tiandu for half a year respectively.

During this period, the drugs developed by him will follow a principle - whichever party successfully develops them will own them. Of course, if the other party needs these drugs, they can purchase them by paying the corresponding amount.

When Hua Yu heard the news, she immediately realized that this matter was of great importance. So, without hesitation, she brought Gong Yuanzheng and Gong Shangjiao to a quiet and remote open place. After standing still, Hua Yu solemnly conveyed to the two the decision made by Gong Hongyu and the other three elders.

Upon hearing this arrangement, Gong Yuanzheng did not show much surprise or dissatisfaction.

After all, he had been living in the palace, which was as silent as stagnant water, for a long time, and he had become accustomed to this monotonous and boring life.

However, the situation is very different now, because here he not only has his brother Zhuo Yichen by his side, but also his adoptive father who treats him like his own son and gives him love and care, and there are countless unknown areas that he is fascinated by and eager to explore. Therefore, deep down in his heart, Gong Yuanzheng really doesn't want to continue to be trapped here and waste his good time.

Gong Shangjiao had actually expected such an outcome a long time ago, so he did not show too much surprise or dissatisfaction with the situation before him. He just looked at Gong Yuanzheng silently, with a trace of unspeakable worry in his eyes.

Then, he spoke slowly, his tone solemn and concerned: "Yuanzheng, after leaving this palace, I won't be able to protect you all the time. You must follow Zhuo Yichen closely and never take it lightly. Remember to be patient and never be reckless and impulsive like before."

At this moment, Hua Yu suddenly interrupted, his clear and pleasant voice breaking the slightly heavy atmosphere: "Don't worry, Brother Shang Jiao. In my opinion, there is no need to worry too much about this. After all, Yuan Zheng can live freely and as he pleases no matter where he is. If not, why would I have gone to so much trouble to bring him out of the palace?"

Hearing Hua Yu's words, Gong Shangjiao was stunned for a moment, then nodded thoughtfully, thinking to himself: Yes, that's true. With the old ancestor of the Zhuo family taking care of him, Yuanzheng will surely not suffer any grievances. Maybe I'm really too worried... Thinking of this, Gong Shangjiao couldn't help but sigh softly.

Gong Yuanzheng was standing aside at this time, his face full of confusion and helplessness. He first turned his head to look at Hua Yu, and when he saw that the other party nodded slightly to him, he mustered up the courage to walk forward, opened his arms and hugged Gong Shangjiao tightly, and said softly: "Brother, you don't have to worry too much about me. If you go out to do business in the future, I can go with you. By then, the two of us brothers can still be as close as we were in the palace."

When Zhuo Yixuan woke up slowly, he looked at the unfamiliar environment in front of him. He wanted to raise his hand but felt something pressing on him. He turned his head and saw his spoiled brother sleeping soundly on the edge of the bed.

Zhuo Yixuan slowly raised his hand and gently placed it on his chest, feeling the strong beating sound coming from there. Every heartbeat seemed like the drumbeat of life, hitting his heart hard, making him realize that he was back in this world again.

He looked up with gratitude, silently expressing his most sincere gratitude to the heavens from the bottom of his heart. If it weren't for the favor of heaven, which gave him this second chance to live, his younger brother Zhuo Yichen, who was not yet an adult and had not yet turned 20 to have his coming-of-age ceremony, would have lost his father and brother, the two most important relatives, at the same time in an instant. When he thought about his younger brother having to face those fierce and sinister people in the outside world alone, Zhuo Yixuan's heart felt like it was being gnawed by millions of ants, and it was unbearable.

"Achen, my good brother, I promise you that from now on, no matter what happens, I will never leave you again." Zhuo Yixuan carefully stretched out his fingers, gently touched the top of Zhuo Yichen's head, and then gently stroked down his hair.

At this moment, Zhuo Yichen, who was in his sleep, seemed to feel the movement above his head, and he uttered an indistinct "hmm" sound, then slowly raised his head. He rubbed his sleepy eyes with his little hands, and looked at the person on the bed with his eyes originally closed but now open in disbelief. When he saw clearly that the person in front of him was his brother whom he had been thinking about day and night, his eyes instantly became moist and red, and then he suddenly jumped into Zhuo Yixuan's arms like a bird returning to its nest.

"Brother, you finally woke up! These days, I have been worried every day, really afraid that you would leave Yuanbao alone. Yuanbao has already lost his father, and if even his brother is gone, what should I do..." Zhuo Yichen hugged Zhuo Yixuan's neck tightly, sobbing, tears rolling down his eyes uncontrollably.

"Good boy, don't cry, don't cry. It's all your fault. Our little Yuanbao has suffered." Zhuo Yixuan hugged Zhuo Yichen tighter in his arms with heartache, and secretly made a vow in his heart: from now on, even if the road ahead is full of thorns and difficulties, he will do his best to protect his only brother and never let Zhuo Yichen endure the ups and downs of life alone.

After a few days of recuperation, Zhuo Yixuan has recovered. Even Gong Shangjiao was surprised that the man who was dying when they first met and could be killed by a gust of wind, in just a few days, had a rosy and shiny complexion and could fight back and forth with Zhang Qiling. It was completely different from the man who was on the verge of death and could die at any time.

"Mr. Jiao, thank you for taking care of my brother Yuanzheng for the past thirteen years. If it weren't for your protection, I'm afraid my brother Yuanzheng would..." Gong Shangjiao understood what Zhuo Yixuan hadn't finished saying.

"It is also my luck that I met Brother Yuanzheng after Brother Lang left. Otherwise, I don't know what kind of person I would be now." Gong Shangjiao looked at Gong Yuanzheng beside him with satisfaction.

"Brother Yuanzheng, take care of yourself at the palace gate. When the time comes, no matter where I am or what I am doing, I will bring Achen here to take you home personally." Zhuo Yixuan looked gently at Gong Yuanzheng who was leaning on Gong Shangjiao.

After waking up, Zhuo Yixuan met with Hua Yu alone. No one knew the specific content of their conversation, not even Zhang Qiling, who had been following Hua Yu.

All they knew was that after Zhuo Yixuan was able to get out of bed, he handed the jade pendant he had been wearing to Gong Yuanzheng, "Brother Yuanzheng, I have heard about your life story from our ancestors. This is the jade pendant that every member of my Zhuo family has been given since birth. I never knew you before, but now I am handing you the jade pendant that represents my identity. When I return to Tiandu, I will ask the craftsmen in the mansion to make a new jade pendant just for you."

Gong Yuanzheng looked at the jade pendant handed over by Zhuo Yixuan, and also glanced at Zhuo Yichen beside him. Unexpectedly, Zhuo Yichen grabbed the jade pendant and tied it on his waist belt.

"Brother Yuanzheng, please don't stare at me so hard. I actually have a jade pendant like this myself. This jade pendant was prepared long before I was born.

It’s just that we didn’t know anything about my aunt’s whereabouts before, let alone that she had a child, so we didn’t prepare for the relevant matters thoroughly enough.”

After Zhuo Yichen carefully fastened the jade pendant, he examined it carefully from top to bottom and couldn't help but exclaimed: "Wow, it's really beautiful! However, if you can replace this dark outfit with light-colored clothes, it will surely be more pleasing to the eye."

At this moment, Gong Yuanzheng's eyes happened to fall on Zhuo Yixuan. He patted Zhuo Yichen's little head gently. Although he was muttering words of blame, his tone was full of pride and doting. "Oh my, you little brat! You've really been spoiled by all of us! When we return home, I will definitely check your progress in swordsmanship carefully. If I find that you haven't practiced hard on weekdays, you will be in trouble. I will definitely punish you severely!"

As Zhuo Yixuan said this, his hands did not stop moving at all, and he continued to gently poke Zhuo Yichen's forehead.

Zhuo Yichen's face revealed a cute and adorable expression. He curled his lips, snorted softly, and muttered in a coquettish manner: "Hmph, how can brother bear to really punish me?" Gong Yuanzheng watched the brothers Zhuo Yichen and Zhuo Yixuan fighting and playing, and glanced cautiously at Gong Shangjiao beside him.