Chapter 161 Cloud Feather 20
Chapter 161 Cloud Feather 20
Gong Ziyu remained calm and composed, saying, "Lady Wuji claims that the young master faked his death. To verify this, the simplest way is to examine the young master's body. If..."
Before he could finish speaking, his outstretched mental energy suddenly detected a figure silently landing in a corner outside the study.
Gong Ziyu closed his eyes slightly, focused his senses, and found that the figure was extremely familiar, very much like the Gong Huanyu who had faked his death.
Is it Gong Huanyu?
A surge of joy welled up in Gong Ziyu's heart. Although he already knew that Gong Huanyu had faked his death, he still felt uneasy without seeing the living person with his own eyes.
They were originally planning to send someone to find Gong Huanyu as soon as possible, but who knew that this person would actually deliver himself to their door.
When everyone heard him suddenly stop speaking, they were puzzled and cast questioning glances at him.
But then they noticed that Gong Ziyu's eyes were slightly narrowed, and a hint of a smile suddenly appeared between his brows and eyes.
Just as everyone was wondering, Gong Ziyu slowly raised his hand and gently pointed in a direction.
Gong Shangjiao reacted quickly, immediately realizing that someone was eavesdropping, and a murderous intent instantly rose in his heart.
Could it be that a ruthless assassin infiltrated the area, intending to steal secrets?
Gong Shangjiao despised those without swords. Realizing that someone without swords might be eavesdropping, he immediately drew his sword and leaped out of the window.
Everyone saw a flash of cold light inside the room, and Gong Shangjiao had already disappeared.
Seeing this, Gong Yuanzheng quickly followed, reaching for the hidden weapon pouch at his waist, preparing to go out and support Gong Shangjiao.
Jin Fan hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided to stay and protect Gong Ziyu.
What if this is a diversionary tactic by the enemy? If he goes out with them, who will protect Zhi Ren's safety?
Moreover, now that Young Master Jiao and Young Master Zheng have already given chase, capturing an assassin should be a piece of cake for the two of them, not to mention that there are still so many Feather Palace guards in the courtyard.
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Gong Huanyu kept a close eye on the movements inside the study. When he noticed a shadow moving at the window, he immediately realized that he had been exposed. He made a quick decision and turned to run away.
He reached the wall in a few steps and was about to climb over when suddenly his knee felt like it had been hit hard by something, and he lost control and fell off the wall.
Once he regained his footing, Gong Shangjiao and Gong Yuanzheng appeared before him, trapping him firmly on either side.
Gong Huanyu sensed something was wrong and tried to climb over the wall to leave again, but the Gong brothers were not going to give him that chance.
In an instant, the three were locked in combat, the clash of weapons ringing out incessantly, sounding particularly jarring in the quiet night.
Gong Shangjiao and Gong Yuanzheng showed no mercy, their moves were ruthless, and they were single-mindedly determined to capture the person in front of them, as if they wanted to leave the corpse behind even if they couldn't capture him alive.
Fearing exposure, Gong Huanyu dared not use the martial arts of the Gong Clan and could only rely on other skills to barely hold his own. He was restrained in the fight and quickly fell into a disadvantage.
The commotion quickly attracted the attention of the Feather Palace guards, and a large number of guards came running at the sound. They saw Gong Shangjiao and Gong Yuanzheng fighting with a masked man in black and rushed to help.
Gong Huanyu was anxious, so he took out a handful of powdery substance from his pocket and threw it at the person in front of him.
No one knew what he had scattered, nor whether it was poisonous. Instinctively, they stepped back, clearing a large open space. Gong Huanyu was overjoyed at this and was about to take the opportunity to break through the encirclement again.
Unexpectedly, Gong Shangjiao harbored a ruthless streak and didn't care about the powder at all. He stepped forward and blocked Gong Shangjiao's path once again.
The final result is obvious.
Gong Huanyu's martial arts skills are not bad, but Gong Shangjiao's are not bad either. Not to mention that there is also Gong Yuanzheng who throws hidden weapons out from time to time, as well as a large number of Yu Palace guards.
In a short while, Gong Huanyu fell to the ground in a very disheveled position. His black mask was knocked off by someone, and his face was instantly exposed to everyone.
Gong Shangjiao and Gong Yuanzheng exchanged a glance and saw the shock in each other's eyes.
"Ah! How could it be the young master!"
"Wasn't the young master dead? How come he's here? And dressed like this?"
"Yes! Why is the young master like this?"
The guards immediately began to discuss among themselves, with various exclamations and doubts filling the air.
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Hearing the gasps coming from the courtyard, Gong Ziyu knew it was his turn to go on stage.
He immediately got up and rushed into the courtyard. He saw Gong Huanyu lying on the ground. His eyes flashed with emotions, finally settling on a look of deep sorrow and indignation. He pointed at Gong Huanyu and said with grief and anger, "Gong Huanyu, you killed my father, faked your death to escape, and you actually have the audacity to come back?"
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The guard was taken aback. He turned to look at Gong Ziyu, then looked down at Gong Huanyu on the ground, and was utterly shocked!
OMG!
What did they hear?
Did the young master kill the old blade-wielder?
Gong Shangjiao and Gong Yuanzheng also looked at Gong Ziyu in astonishment.
No, isn't this matter currently more than just in the stage of suspicion?
Previously, everyone had only silently speculated that Gong Huanyu was related to the death of Lao Zhiren. How come it is now coming out of Gong Ziyu's mouth as if there is already conclusive evidence, and he is saying it with such confidence.
Gong Huanyu was still figuring out how to argue with everyone when she suddenly heard Gong Ziyu's accusation, and her eyes instantly showed a look of panic.
No one should know that he killed his father!
Zheng Nanyi, who was present at the time, was already dead. Wu Ji was also fooled by him and thought that Gong Shangjiao was the murderer. Why does Gong Ziyu now know that he killed his father?
That's right! No one will know about this!
Absolutely not!
Gong Ziyu is definitely bluffing him!
Thinking of this, Gong Huanyu quickly calmed down and retorted with a stiff neck, "Gong Ziyu, what nonsense are you talking about? Father was clearly killed by Wufeng's assassins. I faked my death in order to find out about the Wufeng spies lurking in the palace. How can you frame me for Father's death?"
Gong Ziyu's eyes flashed with fierce hatred: "You still dare to lie! Aunt has already told me the truth. You asked the pharmacy manager to switch the herbal extract that Father was taking, poisoning him. Afterwards, you lied to Aunt, pinned the blame on Gong Shangjiao, and made her help you fake your death!"
Upon hearing Gong Ziyu mention Lady Wuji, Gong Huanyu's pupils instantly contracted. He immediately recalled that Gong Ziyu had just visited Lady Wuji and wondered what they had discussed.
Is this what they're talking about?
But that shouldn't be happening!
Lady Wu Ji arrived at the study after he killed Gong Hongyu, and judging from her reaction at the time, she probably didn't know that he was the real culprit!
Even if she did know, she should have kept quiet for her brother's safety!
Why did she tell the truth?
And wasn't Gong Ziyu and he had a good relationship before? Why would he believe Wu Feng's words so easily?
What exactly is going on?
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