another orphan
Chapter X
The junzhu fu suddenly became lively. Azurepeak had returned. Although I wasn't very satisfied with the news he brought back, it still allowed me to thoroughly understand the whole story. I was even more certain about the framing.
That person was indeed not killed by Mi Yuan, but the problem was that Mi Yuan was present at the time. Mi Yuan also admitted that she had infiltrated the Yin Manor as a servant girl to wait for an opportunity to assassinate Tian Wenhu. As for the motive, it was actually a very old-fashioned story. Mi Yuan's family originally relied on tailors to make a living at the foot of the capital. Although the family was poor, they were still considered safe and happy. Didn't ordinary people also want this? "Mi Yuan doesn't have any brothers. She only has an elder sister. Based on Mi Yuan's appearance, I reckon that her elder sister must also be delicate and beautiful, like a flower and jade. For some reason, Mi Yuan was brought to the mountain to cultivate by a nun when he was young. His sister followed her parents and did some sewing work, but she also suffered such a loss and saved Mi Yuan's life. What else could it be? That Tian Wenhu was not a good person to begin with. He had taken a fancy to someone else's daughter and wanted to snatch her back to be his concubine. How could his parents be willing to do that? They only had two daughters. One was taken away by a nun from somewhere when she was just a little girl. The other was raised up with great difficulty and was raised so well. They were looking forward to a good marriage and a good son-in-law to share their family ties. How could they bear to push their daughters into the fire pit? Alright, a conflict had arisen. A struggle! The result was, of course, the bully won. It was a pitiful family, but none of them survived. In the blink of an eye, the family was destroyed.
When Mi Yuan returned home and learned of the bad news, the first thing he thought of was naturally revenge. Fortunately, she had learned some martial arts on the mountain. As the daughter of a tailor, she was born with a little wisdom and was very skillful. He let her get in so easily. There was no need to say anything else about what happened next. He could only say that Tian Wenhu was destined to die, and Mi Yuan was the scapegoat. However, she did have the intention to kill Tian Wenhu, so when the soldiers came to capture her, she did not hesitate at all. However, this seemed to have implicated her. Why did she have to do this? It was just that the residence lacked people. Recruiting one person had caused such a huge problem. Fortunately, I've finally confirmed that Mi Yuan's background is still clean. He's not a spy sent by someone. I'm relieved. I was even more determined to save her. Not to mention that I was already involved in this matter, even with this matter itself, based on my personality, I had to interfere. What happened to Mi Yuan was enough to make me feel sympathetic, wasn't it?
He almost forgot that he was going to Murong with Murong Cang today. "Where did I go to eat the royal family reunion dinner? I was wondering why I was so unlucky. Why was it Murong's turn when I just arrived?" It was Murong Che who organized it last year, but I had already promised him that day, so I couldn't reject him. My father's subordinate's child, Murong Cang, has already sent someone to bring him to my residence. That day happened to be the day Azurepeak returned. It was quite a coincidence.
The child was about eleven or twelve years old and had just lost his father. He was a little autistic and didn't talk much to others, but he was very close to me. Going to Murong today? I originally planned to bring Xiao Jing with me, but in order to take care of the child, I had to ask her to stay. I didn't ignore her sad eyes, but I had no choice.
"Shulei, I have to go out to do something today. Sister Xiaojing will take care of you at home. Don't worry, I'll be back soon.”Sigh, Murong Cang's carriage had already stopped at the manor's gate, but this little fellow wouldn't let me go. I raised my head to look at Murong Cang. His face was indeed pale, and his eyes were sizing up Shu Lei with unfriendly eyes.
"Sister Xi, they are all outsiders. You are my only family, and I only trust you. I left Xirong because I heard that I was looking for you.”
Hehe, I really don't remember about this. Of course, I couldn't really attack her young heart like this, so I could only comfort her,"This child, how can Sister Jing and the others be outsiders? Your words hurt their hearts. Besides, I'll be back soon.”
"Okay, sister will bring Shulei along.”
I was stunned. Who was the one who suggested that we go together? (Editor's note: It seems to be you)
He could only look at Murong Cang for help. Hurry up and get an idea!
Murong Cang glared at Shu Lei and nodded helplessly." I'll take you there if you promise to be good."”
Shu Lei glanced at him with an unfriendly expression and snorted."I don't need you to say that. I listen to Sister Xi the most.”
To be honest, I think he looks quite cute and handsome when he hums, but it's not the case in Murong Cang's eyes. This child's expression changed so quickly!
On that day, our team suddenly became bigger. The original two people with Murong Cang became a team with many people. Zhou Quan was needless to say. Since Shu Lei followed, there was no need for Xiao Jing to stay at home. Qing Feng actually took the initiative to follow. I was wondering why he became interested in joining in the fun. Who knew that he would spit me to death with one sentence…
" Originally, I wanted to protect the princess alone. Prince Li alone was enough, but with the two beside you..."
Shaking his head, he actually dared to shake his head in a serious tone?
Murong Cang looked at him with admiration, while Xiao Jing and Shu Lei looked as if they wanted to skin him alive. But he was a hero, an expert. Did he have any objections? Even if he had an opinion, he couldn't do anything about it!
Murong? H personally welcomed us at the door of the mansion. He was really shocked when he saw us, especially when he saw Shu Lei, such a new face. He actually teased me and Murong Cang,"Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law have such a big child so quickly?”
You bastard Murong? H, can I give birth to such a big child? What's wrong with not beating you up for three days?
I was about to retort, but who knew that someone was faster than me and had a more venomous tongue.
"Uncle, your eyesight is too poor. Could it be that people's eyes turn bad as they get older? How many days have you not washed your face?"
Good fellow, do you know who he is? Your words are even more impolite than mine, but I like it. Good child, I'll reward you when we get back!
Murong? H was stunned. He had finally met his match today. Your mouth is powerful, right? Someone even more powerful came. Moreover, he was a child. Could it be that you really could do anything? I laughed secretly and smiled at Shu Lei. I saw Murong Cang also smile slightly, but the next moment, Shu Lei's words made his face turn darker than Murong Cang. H was ugly.
" Moreover, just based on him-" He pointed at Murong Cang," Can he give birth to such a peerless, invincible handsome man like me?”
Puff! I'm laughing so hard that I'm injured. I can't take it anymore! Murong Cang's face was so ugly, but he couldn't flare up. He actually glared at me fiercely. I'm very innocent!
"Alright, Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law, quickly follow me in. The few brothers are almost here!”
I'm sure, Murong? H's injuries were worse than mine. His face was contorted from trying to hold back his laughter, and he was trembling.
As expected, Murong Che, Murong Zhan and the rest were all here, and Murong Xun was like half a master. H went out to welcome us, and it was actually the servants in his manor. Tsk ~ What was this Hongmen Banquet? The moment he entered, he felt two icicles shooting at him. He looked up-
That's right, other than Murong Zhan, who else could it be? 'I'm scared of you. I'll glare at you fiercely. My eyes are much bigger than his. They're much more lively and beautiful…'
Suddenly, he chuckled. I almost fainted from fright. He laughed! What a joke! It was fleeting, but it was extremely real. I was stunned. If Fearless could smile at me like this back then, I might die without regrets. But now…
"Sister Xi…"
"Ah-"
Shu Lei looked at me doubtfully." I feel that Sister Xi is a little different from before…"
It's over. This person here knows Yun Xi the best. What kind of dangerous item did I bring with me? Do I have to be wary of him in the future?
"Oh? How was it different? Wasn't Sister Xi like this too?”
Shu Lei tilted his head." I don't know either. Although I'm still as good to Shu Lei as before, like to tell jokes, and never shy like other young ladies, I just feel that something is wrong.”
It turns out that Yun Xi's personality is quite similar to mine. Actually, I should know that there is fate between us since we are obsessed with red at the same time, so it's not surprising that our personalities are similar.
"Shulei, you think I've changed, but I've also realized that Shulei has grown up overnight!”
I was just testing him, but he actually nodded and his eyes turned red.
"Father is gone, and I will be alone from now on.”
Poor child! For a moment, I felt sad and thought about my own matters." Actually, Sister Xi is the same!”
He pulled my hand. The two of us are really in the same boat. It seems that we really have to rely on each other in the future.
"Shu Lei will grow up quickly and protect Sister Xi when he grows up!”
I'm so touched. I'll definitely double your lucky money tomorrow!
"Brat, she has me to protect her. You're still too inexperienced…
I don't need to look to know that it's definitely Murong Cang, that vinegar jar. He's jealous of a child.
Shu Lei glared at him unwillingly. He wanted to retort, but I stopped him with a look.
If the two of you were to argue like this, would there be any end to it?
It seemed that almost everyone had arrived, except for the Crown Prince and the Fifth Prince Murong Ze.
Speaking of which, I don't think I've seen him until now. He didn't attend the Crown Prince's birthday banquet last time, and the seat opposite us has always been empty...
"Fourth brother, will all the princes come today?”
"Everyone will come. This is the rule."
"What about Prince Jin?"
He looked at me and asked doubtfully,""Why did you suddenly mention him? Did you hear any news?”
I shook my head." No, it's just that I haven't seen him. I'm just very curious. He didn't even attend the Crown Prince's birthday banquet last time! Aren't you close?"
Murong Cang's eyes dimmed." Fifth Brother isn't very close to all of us. You also know that the princes have already divided into several factions for the sake of the throne. Third Brother and I, Second Brother and Sixth Brother and Seventh Brother. As for Eldest Brother, we have never known what he is thinking. As for Fifth Younger Brother…"
"How is he?" I asked, what made Murong Cang want to say something but stopped?
"He didn't show any support for either side. He wandered outside for many years, indulging in the mountains and rivers.”
Whoa, this Murong Ze is really to my liking. Looks like he's the one who's really unrestrained. Murong Cang and the others are all living too tiredly. I'm also very tired now that I'm hanging out with them all day.
"Sister Xi, what are you talking about?"
Murong Cang threw out a sentence in a bad mood,""The adults are talking, don't interrupt!”
When did you become so tasteless? Can you have some manners?
"You-"
" Alright," I interrupted Shu Lei hurriedly." You two."”
The two of them stopped talking. I turned my head and whispered into Murong Cang's ear,"Why do you like to argue with Shu Lei so much?”
Murong Cang snorted in annoyance," You don't know how much this kid deserves a beating!”
Oh, you still hold a grudge!
" Xi-er, I'll go and greet them. Do you want to..."
"No, you can go. Anyway, we've already offended everyone.”
As we chatted, we surrounded each other and greeted Murong Che and the others. As for the others, I didn't want to deal with them, so I left them to Murong Cang. I was just about to talk to Shu Lei alone.
"Shu Lei, everyone here today is a prince. They are all people above others. Later on, don't be as rude as before. Not everyone is as easy to get along with as those two just now, understand?”At the very least, Murong Zhan and Murong Xun are definitely not kind men. I should still inform this kid in advance. It was fun to be stunned, but it was better to be cautious.
Shu Lei looked at me and then looked around. He actually said to me in a mature manner,"Sister Xi, don't worry. I know what I'm doing. I won't cause you any trouble.”
Azurepeak and Little Jing snorted at the same time. Sigh, it seemed like this Shu Lei had offended quite a few people.
"Sister Xi, is this the kind of life you live in Tiandu? Are you so tired every day?”
Sigh, you're right, but what can I do?
" Let's leave this place and go back to the desert. When I grow up, I can take care of my sister. I will never let you suffer. We can be like before…" He said as he fell into a reverie of the past. I didn't have any memories of that, but seeing his indulgent eyes, I was sure that it must have been a happy time. I only hoped that I could still live that kind of life in the future.
"Shulei, we can definitely go back. I promise you, but I have some important things to do now. We have to stay here for the time being.”
He nodded." Sister, don't worry!"
Was this considered a promise from a little man?
The arrival of the Crown Prince is always a little different, because all of us have to get up to welcome him.
"Brothers, sisters-in-law, there's no need to be so polite today. There's only big brother here today, not the crown prince.”
He was always so kind, so gentle, and a very competent elder brother. However, with such a personality, he would never be able to become a successful emperor. Did he not know that?
The Crown Prince's warm smile was seen by everyone present, and their reactions were different. I really admired him, but I couldn't help but feel sorry for him.
"The princess is here today. It seems like we're going to be a family soon!”He saw me and Murong Cang standing together and wasn't surprised. It seemed that the matter of me participating in this reunion dinner was quite logical!
Perhaps he was too happy. Everyone had just sat down when the Crown Prince looked at us and suddenly said,"Second Brother, why didn't you invite Miss Liu along? She's about to be the daughter-in-law of our Murong family!”As she spoke, she became happy." Double happiness has arrived. There are so many happy things. It would be even better if Imperial Father's health could also improve!”
As soon as he said this, the surroundings fell silent. There was not a single sound. Everyone's gaze was directed at Murong Zhan but he remained calm and unmoved. He said coldly,"Eldest Brother's words are reasonable. After all, Young Lady Liu has yet to formally bow to me, so it might be inconvenient for her to come with me today. Naturally, she cannot be compared to Princess Wuyou. Even if Princess did not come with Fourth Brother, Imperial Father has always doted on her like his own daughter.”
Murong Zhan didn't address them as imperial brothers or courtiers. It seemed that they treated each other like ordinary brothers every year on this day. If there was no fight for the throne, how could such a family not be happy?
" Haha, it seems like my elder brother didn't consider things properly." The Crown Prince didn't care about Murong Zhan's coldness at all and said,""Speaking of daughters, our sisters are actually already married. It's rare to see them now. Last year, when Fourth Sister married, she was Yunxi's age.”
Murong Feixuan had seven sons and four daughters, and all of his daughters had found a good home. The second princess, An Qing, was from the same mother as Murong Cang, and was one year older than Murong Cang. She was already the mother of three little turnips, and her husband was a famous scholar in the court. In short, there was only one word-happiness.
I'm so envious!
Speaking of these princes, why wasn't the Fifth Prince Murong Ze here? Could it be that he wasn't coming this year? The Crown Prince was already here. This guy was really arrogant.
"Fourth brother, Prince Jin hasn't arrived yet!”
I took the opportunity to pull Murong Cang. He frowned and looked at me.
"Why are you so concerned about him today?”
He was being jealous again. Murong Cang was good in everything, but he was a little narrow-minded. She glared at him." I've never seen her before. I'm just curious. What do you think?"”
He blushed." Hey, don't mention it. I'm just worried about you.”
Is there anyone as nervous as you? It made her breathless.
"Fifth Brother is always the last to arrive every year. Everyone is used to it. Anyway, it hasn't officially started yet. Although that kid arrives late, he hasn't been late even once, so he will be here soon…"
Just as we were talking, someone reported that Prince Jin had arrived…
I saw a white figure float in, and I couldn't help but look at the person-
I can be sure that he is the Fifth Prince Murong Ze. His facial features are very similar to the Murong brothers. Most importantly, he looks the most like their father, Murong Feixuan. If you want to find one of Murong Feixuan's sons who looks the most like him, then it must be Murong Ze.
Just like me and Murong? H was naturally suitable for red, while white was very suitable for Murong Ze. White on his body naturally had a kind of light, a feeling that was outside the secular world. He was not as strong as Murong Zhan, not as gentle as Murong Che, not as forthright as Murong Cang, and was also different from Murong Xun's arrogance. That kind of love-struck look was not as friendly as their big brother Murong Su, but Murong Ze was Murong Ze, he was casual.
He smiled casually, sat casually, and greeted everyone casually. He was like a breeze, but I felt like I had seen him before…
End of Chapter
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Actually, Murong Ze had already appeared once before. Did the sisters know? Sigh, I revealed the plot again!
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