Chapter 1467

Seeing her brother so worried, Gongye Ling stopped making a fuss.

Seeing Gongye Gui's heart was actually very nervous, after all he was the only one in the younger generation of the Gongye family who did not need to take the exam, but he could not lose to others; this time he must win.

The carriage stopped at a corner in the city streets; this was their Gongye family's private dock, where Seeing Gongye Gui had grown up since childhood.

"Young Master, we have arrived."

Following Seeing Gongye Gui to the dock, at this moment Seeing Gongye Gui also couldn't help but sigh with relief; finally arrived, today he must win the championship.

"Young Master, we have arrived."

Seeing Gongye Gui nodded, took Gongye Ling's hand, and got off the carriage.

"This Young Master, you have come, come in quickly!"

The boatman by the dock saw Seeing Gongye Gui had arrived and hurriedly rushed forward to welcome him.

"Hmm, I will first take Ling'er to the room, then go find father."

Having said this, he handed the reins to the boatman and took Ling'er inside.

"Brother, where is this? This boat looks very beautiful, yay."

As soon as Seeing Gongye Gui walked away, Gongye Ling was attracted by the huge pavilion before her eyes.

"This is called a painted boat; it is a place the Gongye family specially provides for Young Masters to entertain themselves. Inside there are zither players playing the guzheng, dancing girls dancing, and quite a few singing girls to add to the fun."

Seeing Gongye Gui introduced that the Gongye family could be considered wealthy in Juncheng, so the Gongye family could buy such a large mansion in this bustling and lively city, and as a direct-line descendant, Seeing Gongye Gui naturally enjoyed such treatment.

"Wow~~ it's so beautiful inside! Brother, let's go in and take a look!"

"Okay!"

The brother and sister walked side by side into the painted boat; this was a standalone three-story small building, surrounded by a circle of pavilions and terraces. In Seeing Gongye Gui's memory, he had not set foot here for a very long time.

"Eh, Ling'er, why are you here?"

Just as Seeing Gongye Gui was looking at the painted boat, a voice came from not far away.

"Sister."

Seeing the young girl walking out of the painted boat, a smile hung on Seeing Gongye Gui's face.

Gongye Ling's mother's surname was Zhao; by generation she should be Seeing Gongye Gui's sister, at the same time she was also Seeing Gongye Gui's aunt and Gongye Ling's own maternal aunt.

"So it turns out Ling'er has come too; I heard your studies have improved a lot recently."

Gongye Yulu walked towards Seeing Gongye Gui with a smile; she was Seeing Gongye Gui's older female cousin, and because she had loved Seeing Gongye Gui's father since childhood, this time she actively applied to live in Seeing Gongye Gui's manor, just to be closer to the person she liked.

"Sister, you flatter me; Ling'er still has many places I do not know, and in the future I must ask Sister for advice."

"No problem, no problem! Ling'er, you chat with Seeing Gongye Gui first; after I finish welcoming the guests, we will eat together. I believe with the two of your intelligence, you will definitely easily reach a consensus; at that time you can go out to play with Seeing Gongye Gui, and Jiejieye Society will also give you a holiday."

Gongye Yulu touched Gongye Ling's head and smiled.

"Mm, thank you, Sister."

Gongye Ling nodded happily; of course she hoped to stay with her brother for a longer time, rather than leaving in a rush as usual.

"Young Master, please!"

Seeing Gongye Gui led Gongye Ling, under the guidance of the Gongye family servants, towards their own ancestral hall.

The ancestral hall was on the south side of Seeing Gongye Gui's manor; Seeing Gongye Gui felt the environment here was quite good as he walked along, at least not as good as this in his memory.

"Ling'er, we have arrived; you wait here obediently, I will be back soon."

Walking to a wooden door, Seeing Gongye Gui pushed the door open and said.

"Brother, you be quick!"

Gongye Ling instructed.

"Okay!"

After replying with one sentence, Seeing Gongye Gui pushed the door and walked in; at this moment Seeing Gongye Gui only then noticed there were several elders in the room, as well as several strangers Seeing Gongye Gui had never seen before.

"Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Aunt."

After entering the room, Seeing Gongye Gui cupped his hands and greeted the elders present, then stood respectfully to one side.

"Gui'er, you have finally come; come, come! You two brothers are all here now; we now formally announce that Young Master Seeing Gongye Gui has passed the Gongye family's initial selection."

An old man with white beard and hair looked at his grandson with a chuckle.

Hearing the elders say this, Seeing Gongye Gui also showed a surprised expression, but immediately returned to normal; he had long been mentally prepared, after all he did not want to miss Cideji Society, and he still wanted to become stronger!

"Seeing Gongye Gui, from now on you will stay in the Gongye family; I have already decided your marriage matters, which will take place in half a month; are you willing?"

"Grandfather, I..."

Hearing his own grandfather say this, Seeing Gongye Gui immediately hesitated.

"Gui'er, you do not need to refuse in a hurry; you only need to tell me whether you are willing or not."

"I... I am willing!"

Seeing Gongye Gui thought for a long time, finally gritted his teeth and nodded.

He dared not disobey Grandfather's words, because he clearly felt the gazes projected by the elders around seemed full of anger.

"Good, since that is so, we will not delay your time; you quickly go back and prepare."

Seeing Gongye Gui's father, Seeing Gongye Gui Xiong, patted his own son's shoulder, Si Shiyi Seeing Gongye Gui to hurry and handle it.

"Seeing Gongye Gui!!!"

Suddenly a loud roar sounded outside the door; this voice made everyone present change their expressions, and Seeing Gongye Gui even sat down on the ground in one go.

"Who is it!"

Seeing Gongye Gui's father, Seeing Gongye Gui Xiong, frowned and asked.

"Seeing Gongye Gui, your courage is getting bigger and bigger; you actually ran away secretly behind our backs, and now you have brought Gongye Ling back; what do you want to do?"

Footsteps came from outside the door, then a man around twenty years old, wearing a brocade robe, appeared before everyone; his eyes stared straight at Seeing Gongye Gui, with cold, icy glints flashing in them.

Seeing Gongye Gui's father, Gongye Xiong, glanced at the man, then remained silent for a moment, sighed and said: "Gui'er, you go first!"

Hearing Master Gongye's father's instruction, Seeing Gongye Gui immediately rose, lowered his head, and withdrew.

"Gui'er!"

After Seeing Gongye Gui left, Gongye Xiong called out softly.

"Father, you need not persuade me; this rebellious son Gui must be punished."

"Sigh!"

Seeing Gongye Gui's father shook his head, ceased further dissuasion, and instead looked at Seeing Gongye Gui's departing back.

"You are Seeing Gongye Gui's cousin, Gongye Yulu."

"Yes, Father."

"You wretch, truly shaming our Gongye family to the utmost; how could you even say such words."

Seeing Gongye Gui's father, Gongye Xiong, pointed at his eldest son and raged with curses.

"Father, I was also too furious to remain calm, thus I lost my composure."

"Do you know? Our Gongye family's rule states that every five years, outstanding young members are selected within the family to enter the Gongye Academy to cultivate martial arts; this in itself is nothing, yet you have adopted an outsider woman into the family. Are you intending to corrupt our family traditions?"

Seeing Gongye Gui's father, Gongye Xiong, said angrily.

"Father, you cannot speak thus; although I have an adopted sister, she is indeed the sister I acknowledged. I only wish for my sister to live happily. Moreover, I did not know Sister Ling'er's background."

Having been reprimanded by Gongye Xiong, Gongye Yulu also lowered his head.

"Enough. Since you remain obstinate, then we shall sever ties! Seeing Gongye Gui is your elder brother; henceforth, you must not trouble him, or do not blame me for being ruthless."

Seeing Gongye Yulu yield, Gongye Xiong sighed and spoke with grave earnestness.

"Father, rest assured; I will not act recklessly."

Gongye Yulu nodded and promised.

"Hmph, that is good; you may withdraw."

Gongye Xiong waved his hand.

Gongye Yulu bowed and left the council hall.

"Uncle, do you think we should send Ling'er away?"

Seeing Gongye Yulu leave, the remaining elders all shifted their gazes toward Seeing Gongye Gui's grandfather, Gongye Ren.

"Gui'er, you are our Gongye family's most outstanding member. We trust you. No matter what happens in the future, you will forever be the future clan leader of the Gongye family. I hope you will conduct yourself wisely."

Seeing Gongye Gui's grandfather, Gongye Ren, solemnly instructed Seeing Gongye Gui.

"Grandfather, uncles, I will."

Seeing Gongye Gui said earnestly.

Seeing Gongye Gui withdrew from the council hall and took a deep breath.

"Sister Ling'er, come with me; let us go to my room; I have a gift for you!"