The protagonist of this crossover film and television series is disrupting the plot again.

Chapter 155 Cloud Feather 14

"Wasn't this something you and Lady Kirihime planned in advance?"

Gong Shangjiao looked surprised and blurted out.

Then he suddenly realized something, and his face turned very ugly.

He was deceived by Lady Kirihime!

Rumors about Gong Ziyu's background had long circulated within the palace, but everyone knew they were false. After all, the palace was extremely strict in selecting brides, making it impossible for a pregnant woman to marry into the palace.

Even if Gong Shangjiao was dissatisfied with Gong Ziyu's position as Blade Master and wanted to remove him from that position, he wouldn't be foolish enough to use this excuse.

However, after he returned to the palace gates weary from his journey, Lady Wu Ji came to him and told him that Gong Ziyu was not of the palace bloodline, and that she was the witness.

Lady Wu Ji is the old master's concubine, a maid and friend of Gong Ziyu's mother, and Gong Ziyu's closest elder. The two belong to the Yu Palace and their interests are intertwined. Now that even she has stood up and said that Gong Ziyu is not of the Gong family bloodline, Gong Shangjiao has no choice but to believe it.

Gong Shangjiao was already dissatisfied with the appointment of Gong Ziyu, a person who was neither talented nor virtuous, as the Blade Master. Now that he learned that Gong Ziyu was not of the Gong family bloodline, how could he possibly tolerate it?

He was already showing kindness by not chopping Gong Ziyu up with a knife on the spot.

That's why he brought Gong Yuanzheng to the Hall of Blade Master today, intending to expose Gong Ziyu in front of the three elders.

But when he actually stood on the main hall, he realized that something was wrong, and Gong Ziyu's behavior at the time made him even more suspicious.

Could this be a trap set by Gong Ziyu and Lady Wuji?

Fearing that he might cause trouble due to his dissatisfaction with Gong Ziyu's role as the Blade Master, the two conspired to first make him believe that the matter was true. Then, when he identified Gong Ziyu, Lady Wuji would testify in court, exposing the truth. In the end, he would be accused of slandering the Blade Master.

At the same time, he told everyone in the palace that Gong Shangjiao was an unrighteous and heartless person who would do anything to fabricate facts and harm his own brothers in order to gain power.

In this way, even if he were dissatisfied with Gong Ziyu being the Blade Master in the future, he would have no face to pull Gong Ziyu down from the position.

Even if Gong Ziyu makes any mistake, people will turn their suspicions to him, since it's not surprising that such a 'shameless scoundrel' would do anything.

Thinking of this, Gong Shangjiao felt as if he had been doused with a bucket of cold water. His brain, which had been exhausted from the sudden deaths of the old master and the young master, the absence of Gong Ziyu from the succession, and the days of running around, suddenly started working at high speed.

Although Lady Wuji spoke with great conviction, it was ultimately only one side of the story. As long as she denied it outright, the matter would be invalid. It could even clear up the rumors about Gong Ziyu in the past and suppress him at the same time. It was a win-win situation!

Furthermore, he and Lady Wuji had never had any contact. If Gong Ziyu's background was truly problematic, why didn't she tell the three elders, but instead went to him?

Moreover, even if Gong Ziyu is not of the Gong family bloodline, given his relationship with Lady Wuji, would Lady Wuji really come forward to report him?

Gong Shangjiao felt more and more that something was wrong, but he and Gong Yuanzheng had already arrived at the main hall and did not have time to investigate the suspicious points in detail.

Then he saw Gong Ziyu change his usual foolish and weak appearance and speak clearly and eloquently in front of the three elders, dissecting the matter and, based on Yun Weishan and Shangguan Qian's words and actions, he determined that they had problems and decisively threw them into the dungeon.

Judging from his words and actions, Gong Ziyu in front of us is no longer the useless good-for-nothing she used to be.

Now he was completely certain that Lady Wuji's accusation was a trap set by her and Gong Ziyu. Unfortunately, he didn't have time to inform Gong Yuanzheng at that time, and could only curse Gong Ziyu in his heart for being too scheming.

Sure enough, before Lady Wuji could even enter the palace, Gong Ziyu single-handedly silenced the two of them, and they even received two slaps from him. Yuanzheng's younger brother was so provoked that he almost ended up in the dungeon.

In this game, they suffered a crushing defeat!

But Miyazaki is Miyazaki after all!

His dissatisfaction with Gong Ziyu being chosen as the Blade Master stemmed from Gong Ziyu's lack of ability to fulfill the role, not from a desire to seize power.

So at the time, he was certainly angry at being fooled, but then he thought that the palace, which was in turmoil, really needed a decisive, wise, resourceful, and shrewd leader to hold the fort.

Although he felt a little regretful that the person in question was not himself, he was willing to sacrifice something if Gong Ziyu could lead the palace well.

But now Gong Ziyu asked him if someone had said something to him.

After a moment's thought, Gong Shangjiao recounted how Lady Wuji had come to him.

"Why would Lady Mist Princess do this?" asked Miyazaki, puzzled.

If Gong Ziyu and Lady Wuji hadn't planned this in advance, why would she do it?

What good would that do for her?

Isn't she afraid of messing things up and Gong Ziyu really being pulled down from his position as the Blade Master?

Gong Ziyu held the teacup, looked down at the tea soup bubbling and churning inside the teapot, and said softly:

"On the day Zhi Ren and the young master died, their jade attendants and the guards outside were not there. Only Lady Wu Ji was an eyewitness. According to her, the three of them had a fierce fight in the study, and by the time she entered, all three of them were dead."

But Zheng Nanyi has been confirmed as the Wufeng Assassin, so how could the two not be on guard?

Moreover, Zheng Nanyi was already subdued and in a semi-crippled state after being tortured in the dungeon. How could she possibly fight two strong, healthy men who were wary of her and had considerable martial arts skills?

Even if she used poison, the chances are very small.

But all three people present at the time are dead. Our speculations are based on Lady Mist's testimony. If her testimony is false..."

Gong Shangjiao and Gong Yuanzheng's hearts skipped a beat as they followed his analysis.

"You actually suspect Lady Wu Ji?" Gong Yuanzheng blurted out. He wasn't shocked that Lady Wu Ji had a problem, but rather he couldn't believe that Gong Ziyu would cast a suspicious glance at Lady Wu Ji.

After all, Gong Ziyu lost his mother at a young age and had a bad relationship with his biological father. For many years, he relied entirely on Lady Wuji for care, and the bond between the two was almost as strong as that between a biological mother and son.

Now Gong Ziyu actually suspects Lady Wu Ji?

"Yuanzheng!" Gong Shangjiao glanced at Gong Yuanzheng disapprovingly. He was much more rational than Gong Yuanzheng. Years of experience in the martial arts world had enabled him to balance his emotions and reason well, keeping his mind clear and calm.

Unlike Gong Yuanzheng, he greatly admired Gong Ziyu's current composure. Everyone has emotions and desires, but as a qualified leader, one must abandon unnecessary emotions and always remain rational, because every decision he makes is not only related to his personal honor and disgrace, but also to the life, death and future of countless followers.

Moreover, the people who died were not only Gong Ziyu's father and brothers, but also the Blade Master and heir of the Gong Clan. If Lady Wuji was really related to the deaths of the Blade Master and his son, then she would not only be Gong Ziyu's enemy, but the enemy of the entire Gong Clan.

It is only right to be ruthless and cold-blooded towards one's enemies.

"Lady Wuji has been in the palace for over twenty years, and she has always been a gentle and compliant woman. She is respectful to her superiors and kind to her subordinates, and everyone in the palace praises her."

"But if she is truly involved in the deaths of Zhi Ren and the young master, or if she deliberately concealed the true cause of their deaths for some ulterior motive, then her methods and cunning are truly terrifying," Gong Shangjiao said in a deep voice.

As the sun sets in the west, the moon rises.

Candles had been lit inside the room. Gong Ziyu stared intently at the flickering flames, his thoughts seemingly leaping about, a hint of contemplation in his voice: "Assuming she has no problem, why would she lie to you? What benefit would she gain from doing so?"

Gong Shangjiao tilted his head slightly, looking at the flickering candlelight, and answered decisively: "If she really has a problem, then everything makes sense. She has some ulterior motive, trying to use this to provoke a conflict between us, weaken the Gong Clan's strength, create favorable conditions for the mastermind behind the scenes, and reap the benefits."

Gong Ziyu withdrew his gaze from the candlelight, suddenly chuckled, drank the last sip of tea in his cup, and slowly stood up: "Instead of sitting here guessing, why not go directly to her and ask her face to face?"

He looked at the two kneeling figures, exuding an undeniable air of authority: "You two come with me!"

After saying that, he raised his hand and knocked on the bell next to him. Immediately, a servant came in, straightened his clothes, and helped him change into a mink cloak. After making sure he wouldn't be cold from the wind outside, Gong Ziyu walked out with a leisurely gait.

Gong Shangjiao and Gong Yuanzheng exchanged a glance. Just moments ago, the three of them were sitting around a table, with Gong Ziyu personally pouring tea for them. The atmosphere in the room was harmonious and pleasant. However, the moment Gong Ziyu stood up, it was as if the atmosphere of the entire space had changed. The relaxed atmosphere vanished, and the unyielding tone in his words made him seem like a completely different person.

However, this kind of demeanor really does resemble that of a palace gatekeeper who commands people's hearts.

No! He is Gongmen Zhiren!

As their thoughts raced, the two quickly got up and hurried after him.