69novels Chapter 446: Is expedition really your weak point, Gong Shangjiao?
Chapter 446: Is expedition really your weak point, Gong Shangjiao?
As night fell and the lights came on, Zhuo Yichen carefully accompanied Gong Yuanzheng as they strolled along the bustling streets. Above their heads, colorful lanterns of various shapes were hung high up, like stars falling down to earth, decorating the entire night sky like a dream.
The area was crowded with people coming and going, people were shoulder to shoulder, laughter and joy were heard one after another. The children were like wild horses running around in the crowd, their laughter as clear as silver bells lingering in my ears for a long time.
"Yuanzheng, this is for you." Zhuo Yichen said gently, and at the same time gently picked up a small and exquisite lantern and handed it to Gong Yuanzheng. The lantern emitted a faint but warm light, like a pearl in the darkness.
Gong Yuanzheng took the lantern with great joy, a happy smile on his face: "Thank you, second brother!" His bright eyes were sparkling with joy because of this small gift, like the brightest stars in the night sky.
Not far in front of them, Gong Shangjiao and Zhao Yuanzhou walked slowly. Gong Shangjiao silently watched his brother, and seeing Gong Yuanzheng so happy because of getting a lantern, he couldn't help but feel a ripple in his heart.
Zhao Yuanzhou seemed to have seen through Gong Shangjiao's inner thoughts and said softly, "I have accompanied Xiao Zhuo to your palace gate several times, and every time I heard people in the palace gate say that Yuanzheng is your soft spot, your only weakness." As he spoke, he shook the exquisite little jade pot in his hand, then raised his head and took a sip of the fine wine in it.
Gong Shangjiao frowned slightly and did not respond to Zhao Yuanzhou's words. However, Zhao Yuanzhou did not give up and continued, "But, in my opinion, the place Yuanzheng occupies in your heart is too small. It is so small that any incident is enough to make you abandon him without hesitation and leave alone."
Gong Shangjiao's expression changed instantly after hearing what Zhao Yuanzhou said. He stopped and turned to look at Zhao Yuanzhou, his eyes revealing a complex emotion. After a moment of silence, he finally spoke slowly, "There are some responsibilities that I have to bear; there are some things that I cannot control... How could I abandon Yuanzheng and leave alone? Yuanzheng is my only brother, how could I..."
Gong Shangjiao was interrupted by Zhao Yuanzhou before he finished speaking, "What if the palace gate is in trouble and you need to go back immediately, but Yuanzheng is injured at this time? What will you choose?"
"If your brother suddenly came back and had a conflict with Yuanzheng, who would you choose to believe?"
Zhao Yuanzhou suddenly stood there, staring at Gong Shangjiao.
"I, I don't know. But if the palace is in trouble, Yuan Zheng will definitely forgive me. He has always been very sensible. How could Brother Lang have a conflict with Yuan Zheng? Yuan Zheng is the softest person."
Zhao Yuanzhou showed a mocking smile and looked at Gong Shangjiao. "Look, how can you ask me to believe something that you yourself are not sure of? In your heart, Gongmen is more important than Brother Lang, and Brother Lang is more important than Yuanzheng."
Gong Shangjiao stood there in a daze, with people hurrying by his side. He had never thought about such a thing, nor did he ever feel that the expedition would occupy only a small corner in his heart.
"In fact, Mr. Gong Er doesn't need to be so shocked, because when Yuan Zheng was in Tiandu, he received far more love than what was revealed from Mr. Gong Er's fingertips."
Zhao Yuanzhou took a few steps closer to Gong Shangjiao, his eyes full of malice, "Yuanzheng has no shortage of love or money. In the eyes of those people in the palace and those who don't know the truth, perhaps this is indeed a manifestation of your love for Yuanzheng.
Perhaps it was true that when Yuanzheng first came to you, he was still a little kid who couldn't laugh or cry. It was normal for him to close his mind after suddenly experiencing such pain.
However, it is not entirely your credit that Yuanzheng has become the free-spirited child he is today. When we were in Tiandu, we told him every day that we loved him, and it was a love that we did not ask for anything in return.
We will stand up for him and stand firmly behind him when he is wronged.
Our expedition does not need to retreat for anyone or anything, because no matter how much trouble they cause, we will always be there to support them. "
Gong Shangjiao couldn't hear any sound now. He only knew that the big monster in front of him was full of disgust for him.
"When I came to the palace this time, I received an order from His Highness Dahuang. If your palace continues to wrong Yuanzheng, then no matter what agreement we had before, I can take Yuanzheng away directly." Zhao Yuanzhou stretched out his hand, and his sharp black fingertips rested nakedly on Gong Shangjiao's shoulder.
"Zhao Yuanzhou! Take your claws back!"
When Zhao Yuanzhou heard Zhuo Yichen's voice behind him, he shrank his head and put away his fingertips swiftly. When he turned around, he looked like a handsome young man again.
"Xiao Zhuo, you guys are back from shopping so soon?"
Gong Yuanzheng walked up to Gong Shangjiao holding a candied haws and looked at the stunned Gong Shangjiao with concern, "Brother, what's wrong with you?"
Zhao Yuanzhou received the angry glare from Zhuo Yichen, "Master Jiao just saw Yuan Zheng's vivid appearance and was unable to react for a while."
Zhao Yuanzhou's words were moving, "Don't let Yuanzheng worry about you again and again. We all agree that you raised Yuanzheng very well, and that did require a lot of love and money. But in front of your palace responsibilities and your brother, Yuanzheng was the one who lost miserably."
Gong Shangjiao's eyes widened, his face filled with confusion.
His lips trembled slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but the words were stuck in his throat and in the end he couldn't utter a single word.
Helplessly, he reached out his hand and gently stroked the head of the person in front of him, slowly saying: "It's nothing, brother just... just suddenly realized that my Yuanzheng has grown up so much. But brother, you still regard Yuanzheng as the ignorant child who knew nothing about the world."
On the way back, Zhuo Yichen quietly stretched out his right hand and fiercely pinched the tender flesh on Zhao Yuanzhou's waist. Zhao Yuanzhou screamed "Ah" and almost jumped up.
"What on earth did you say to Gong Shangjiao, you guy? Look at his expression just now, he must have suffered a heavy blow!" Zhuo Yichen said as he exerted no less strength in his hands.
Zhao Yuanzhou was grimacing from being pinched, but he dared not speak. He could only lower his voice and beg for mercy: "Ouch, Xiao Zhuo, please let go, be gentle! I am a living flesh and blood body, not the dead pork sold in the market!"
However, Zhuo Yichen was completely unmoved by Zhao Yuanzhou's pleas. He snorted coldly and retorted: "Stop talking nonsense here! You are a great demon, how can you be afraid of my little strength? You are a tough guy!" As he spoke, he not only did not let go, but twisted the poor piece of waist meat again.
This time, Zhao Yuanzhou was in so much pain that he almost cried. He cried out with a sad face: "Oh my, even if I have thick skin and flesh, it doesn't mean I won't feel pain! Those who can't feel pain must have an indestructible body, okay!"
How could Zhao Yuanzhou be afraid of pain? He was clearly taking advantage of Zhuo Yichen without making a sound! Look carefully, his hand was tightly holding Zhuo Yichen's hand, with no intention of letting go.
At this moment, Zhuo Yichen seemed to react suddenly and suddenly realized that Zhao Yuanzhou's hand was still in hers. She was embarrassed and annoyed, and hurriedly pushed him away with force. In an instant, she was so embarrassed that even her neck flushed.
"Hey, stop interrupting! Tell the truth, what did you say to Gong Shangjiao just now?" Zhuo Yichen asked with his eyes wide open, staring at Zhao Yuanzhou angrily.
Seeing this, Zhao Yuanzhou quickly smiled and said, "We didn't talk about anything important. We just chatted about the expedition."
Upon hearing the name "Yuan Zheng", Zhuo Yichen immediately became nervous and couldn't wait to ask: "What's wrong with Yuan Zheng? Did something happen?" After all, Zhuo Yichen was particularly concerned about his own brother.
Seeing Zhuo Yichen so anxious, Zhao Yuanzhou didn't dare to keep her in suspense any longer, and hurriedly leaned close to her ear and whispered in a low voice: "It's not a big deal. It's just that before coming here, His Highness gave me a special order that if Yuanzheng is treated unfairly or wronged in this palace, then we don't have to worry about the treaty we signed before, and we can take Yuanzheng back to Tiandu without hesitation."
After hearing this, Zhuo Yichen finally understood. No wonder when he saw Gong Shangjiao just now, he felt that he looked so sad and unhappy. It turned out to be because of this matter!