There was a hint of suspicion in Liu Mingzhi's eyes as he stared at Liu Xuan intently.
"Really? Brother, I remember that since you stopped using rouge and gouache when you were eight years old, you have always chosen rouge and gouache with the flavor of gardenia, and it has never changed.
But........."
As Liu Mingzhi spoke, he grabbed Liu Xuan's wrist and put it down to the tip of his nose and sniffed gently.
"This is the scent of orchids. I seem to have smelled this scent somewhere."
Liu Xuan broke free from Young Master Liu's hand and gently rubbed her bright wrist where her elder brother had left fingerprints.
"Of course you have smelled it. Sister-in-law Qingshi, Sister Ying'er, and Sister-in-law Ya all use orchid-scented powder. You sleep in the same bed all day long and get along day and night. Would you be surprised if you haven't smelled it?
Suddenly, there is nothing to be surprised about. "
Liu Mingzhi looked at the aggrieved expression of his younger sister Liu Xuan with suspicion, and pondered thoughtfully for a while.
"You're right. Among all kinds of powders, Qingshi, Sister Ya, Ying'er and others like the powders that smell like orchid the most, but the fragrance of the powder on your body is a bit unique and definitely not the ordinary orchid smell.
The orchid that smells like this seems to be an orchid grown in the south. Where on earth have I smelled this smell? "
Liu Xuan looked at her elder brother with his head lowered in thought, a hint of panic flashing through his peach blossom eyes.
"Brother, please stop being suspicious.
You have been away from home for many years, and your days at home are only a handful. Let’s not talk about the past few years. This year alone, it has been a long time since we, brother and sister, have seen each other. When we met, you started asking questions about makeup and makeup.
Well what does that mean? Do you regard Xuan'er as a wanted criminal who has been issued with arrest documents? "
Liu Mingzhi looked at Liu Xuan's charming expression and smiled helplessly.
"You are right. Brother knows that he is wrong. Xuan'er, don't be angry. It may be because brother has been confused by some things in the past two days."
Liu Xuan snorted and rolled her eyes at her elder brother: "That's not bad. If you dare to do this next time, I don't think Xuan'er will pay attention to you again."
Liu Mingzhi grabbed the feather duster on the side and pointed towards the study: "Brother will sort out the matter of the stinky girl Yue'er later. First, accompany him to the study to deal with the rest of the matter. We will go there together later. The old man and mother go to say hello."
"Okay, Xuaner, listen to big brother! Second brother is back too. When big brother is done, we will go find him. We brother and sister haven't caught up with each other for more than a year."
"It's good to be back. Big brother is waiting for you to come back. I have turned down several invitations these days! It's time to be content now!"
Liu Xuan nodded with a smile, grabbed Liu Mingzhi's arm and held it in her arms, slowly walking towards Young Master Liu's study.
"Xuan'er, you've been like a dragon these past few years. I can't see you even when my elder brother comes back. Tell me, where have you been these years? What have you been doing?
If you are a good lady, don’t tell me the reason why you should learn to take care of your husband and raise your children. It’s not okay to run around outside all year round. "
Liu Xuan stuck out her lilac tongue at Young Master Liu, and the girl's aura was clearly revealed.
"Brother, can you stop lecturing Xuan'er all the time like our dad? You are only thirty-two, so why do you talk as boringly as dad?
It's really boring to chatter like an old man over fifty years old. "
"You stinky girl, brother is really concerned about whether you understand or not.
You also said that my eldest brother is already thirty-two years old, and half of his people have been buried in the earth. He has so much more experience than you, so what’s the point of saying a few words to you?
Don't be ignorant, let alone a stinky girl. The civil and military officials of the entire dynasty also want to say what they want, and they are eager for the elder brother to give them a few words of advice.
If you don't listen to your elders, you will suffer a lot. "
Liu Xuan nodded reluctantly, obviously helpless to her elder brother's nagging: "Hey, okay, okay, Xuan'er knows."
"What kind of attitude do you have? It's neither big nor small."
"What's wrong with Xuan'er's attitude? The eldest brother pointed at Xuan'er as soon as he came up. Can't Xuan'er refute a few words?
The eldest brother said that Xuan'er Shenlong has seen its head but not its tail, and how many times it has failed to see Xuan'er. You can tell it with your own conscience. Is it because Xuan'er Shenlong has seen its head but not its tail, so that Big Brother can't see it? It's obvious that you're an adult and you're not at home, okay?
Calculate for yourself how many days you have stayed at home since you entered the court?
In the twenty-seventh year of Xuande's reign, you were sent as envoy to Jin and Tu two countries. Sister-in-law Qinglian gave birth to her son, but you were not around.
At the end of the year, you provided relief to Qingzhou, one prefecture and eight states, and you were not around when Sister-in-law Yun gave birth to her son.
In the 28th year of Xuande's reign, you suppressed bandits in Jiangnan.
In the second year of Ruian's reign, you went to the Western Regions, and it took you two and a half years.
In the sixth year of Ruian's reign, you went to the north to serve as the governor of the two provinces. You left for a year and a half, almost two years.
In the last years of Rui'an, you went to the border to fight.
In the first year of Tai'an, and in the second year of Tai'an, you were still away on an expedition.
In the first year of Yongping, you went on an expedition again.
Count on your fingers. From the 26th year of Xuande's reign to the 12th year of Yongping's first year, how many days have you spent at home?
Xuan'er was only six years old at that time, but now Xuan'er is ten and eighty years old. How long have you really been with Xuan'er?
Do you have any impression of how tall Xuaner grows in one year? Remember again?
It's obvious that you didn't try your best as a big brother, but you made me just as unhappy as Xuan'er.
It’s not Xuan’er who is really confused, but you, the eldest brother. "
Liu Xuan muttered and complained about her elder brother's irresponsible behavior over the years, one by one.
Liu Mingzhi's light steps stopped suddenly, and he looked down slightly at Liu Xuan, who was already as tall as his shoulders, with a look of deep guilt in his eyes.
"Xuan'er, I'm sorry, it was my eldest brother who was wrong.
You are right, for twelve years, the eldest brother has hardly fulfilled any of his eldest brother responsibilities to you.
Sorry, don't resent brother. "
Liu Mingzhi's eyes became more and more melancholy, and he raised his hand to smooth Liu Xuan's three thousand hair.
"It's so fast. When I arrived at my eldest brother's waist, the pink and jade-like little girl turned into an outstanding and charming girl in the blink of an eye.
You have grown up, Feifei, Yiyi and the other brothers and sisters have also grown from newborn babies to half-grown young men and little girls.
Twelve years.
It's been like this for twelve years. "
Liu Xuan looked at Liu Mingzhi's somewhat downcast expression, and looked a little flustered.
"Brother, Xuan'er didn't mean it. Don't be angry. Xuan'er didn't blame you. Really, Xuan'er didn't blame you at all.
Everything you have done over the years has been for the betterment of our family. Xuan'er didn't mean to say those words. Please don't be angry, okay? Xuan'er is wrong. Xuan'er will never say that to you, big brother, again. "
"Stinky girl, I don't blame you. After the Chinese New Year, I will go back to Northern Xinjiang with you. I will try my best to spend as much time with you and your sisters-in-law until the day you come out of the palace looking pretty and happy."
"Xuan'er won't go, Wu... okay, Xuan'er will go with you."
"What is Wu?"
"It's nothing. Xuan'er still wants to make a career in the martial arts world, but I think it's better to accompany her eldest brother and sisters-in-law, so I won't go into the martial arts world."
There was a glint in Liu Mingzhi's eyes, and he suddenly lowered his head to look at Liu Xuan: "This is what every lady should do. By the way, Xuan'er, how many martial arts masters are there in your martial arts alliance now?"
"Probably... Wu... Wu Meng... What Wu Meng? Brother, what are you talking about? What is Wu Meng?" "
Liu Mingzhi glanced at Liu Xuan, with an inexplicable smile on his lips.
"It's nothing. Big brother thought of some other things and told me to talk about it. It has nothing to do with you!
Xuan'er! "
"Big...brother, tell me!"
"Brother, I have no objection to wanting to make a career in the world in the future. It is good to see the world while ensuring your own safety.
But you are still a woman, and you are so beautiful. There are so many different things in the world, black and white, so you must be more discerning.
People's hearts are separated from each other, and no one knows that there is a ferocious evil intention hidden under the appearance of a seemingly loyal person.
When you meet someone, say a few words, but don't give up everything.
Do you understand? "
"Yeah, yeah, little sister must remember big brother's teachings. Instead of talking about little sister, let's talk about big brother's expedition this year.
Brother, do you still plan to continue fighting?
Can't we be flexible about your relationship with Yue'er and how we deal with the Kingdom of Jin? "
Liu Mingzhi looked at Liu Xuan's complicated eyes and sighed silently.
"well........."
"Xuan'er, you don't understand. Fighting is the only way to change. Without fighting, you will never change.
If we fight, another generation will suffer. If we don’t fight, another generation will suffer!
The foundation of Dalong is so solid! "
"What's the meaning?"
"Haha...silly girl, these things are not your responsibility!"
