At this time, the room was so quiet that she could hear the sound of falling snow. Song Jin'er lay on the couch dully, looking at the light snow falling from the gray sky outside the window, and her memories drifted back to a few years ago.
At that time, Xiao Junlan was seriously injured and rested in the wooden house built by her father, chatting with her father and daughter about the vast world outside the mountains.
He is very knowledgeable, full of awe-inspiring righteousness, gentle and friendly.
He helped his father chop wood, helped her bandage injured animals, and worked with her to return children lost in the mountains to their relatives.
He is so warm, open-minded, and upright.
"Jin'er, if you don't have food, your illness won't be cured." It wasn't until a worried voice sounded in her ears that Song Jin'er came back to her senses.
Xia Yunxian did not expect that in just a few days, the girl in front of him would seem to be a completely different person.
The originally cold face was bloodless, leaving only a look of haggardness, and the eyes were so dim that they seemed to have lost all light.
At this time, Song Jin'er was stunned for a few seconds, and then avoided her gaze guiltily.
"Master Liang is a good man." Xia Yunxian mentioned Liang Yuanyi meaningfully, while Song Jin'er's hands on the quilt unconsciously clenched tightly.
"Jin'er knows."
Although the two of them didn't say anything, they seemed to understand.
Xia Yunxian knew Song Jin'er's difficulties, and Song Jin'er also knew Xia Yunxian's transparency.
"Precisely because he is a good person, Jin'er cannot delay him." Song Jin'er is not a child. Of course she knows that Liang Yuanyi is pursuing her feverishly.
Although Liang Qianqian said she disliked this cousin in every possible way, Song Jin'er saw his sincerity and innocence.
Especially those eyes, just like a spotted deer she used to raise, so clear and free of impurities that all her thoughts would be written on her face.
He seems to have no worries and smiles every day, which makes people feel brighter after seeing him.
But now, she didn't dare to see his smile again.
That would leave her feeling deeply guilty.
Song Jin'er's chest seemed to be pressed by a huge boulder. She didn't know who to talk to about it, but Xia Yunxian's appearance at this moment made her want to catch her breath.
"Jin'er, Princess Xian is dead, and a friend of mine was poisoned, and he won't live long."
Xia Yunxian lowered his eyes slightly, and his sad mood made Song Jin'er's eyes flash on the couch. She knew who this friend was.
Naturally, she also knew about Cen Yurong's death.
The person she once hated so much would never be seen again, but her mood was extremely complicated. She knew that Cen Yurong was also a pitiful person.
Song Jin'er almost buried her face in the quilt when Xia Yunxian asked softly, "Jin'er, I want to ask you for a favor. If possible, can you help me find the antidote for that friend?"
Song Jin'er pursed her lips tightly. Suddenly, she grabbed Xia Yunxian's hand, shook her head gently, and then glanced out the window as a warning.
There's someone outside!
"Heart ailments still need heart medicine. Jin'er, if you are unhappy in any way, please tell me. Don't harm yourself."
Xia Yunxian paused for a moment, then pretended to be fine and gave instructions. At the same time, Xiao Junlan knocked on the door and stepped in.
The wise king, who is usually well-dressed, is now dressed in plain clothes. He has taken off his jade crown and only has a suet hairpin in his hair. His elegant face has a bit of stubble, and his red eyes make people wonder if he is too sad. .
Anyone who saw her couldn't help but admire his love for his wife, and couldn't help but feel sorry for him.
Xia Yunxian stepped forward and saluted, "My lord, my condolences."
"Doctor Xia doesn't have to be polite. How is Jin'er's illness? The king has been busy with official duties these days and has really neglected her." He glanced at Song Jin'er, his eyes still so warm, but the girl on the bed felt a little nervous. stiff.
Xia Yunxian briefly talked about Song Jin'er's condition, and then began to care about Xiao Junlan, "Your Majesty's face is not good either. Although you are busy with affairs, Princess Jiuquan doesn't want to see you so tired, so you should take good care of yourself."
The two of them exited the room while talking, and Song Jin'er, who was under the quilt, felt her heart tightening when she saw the look in Xiao Junlan's and Xia Yunxian's eyes.
"Unzen-sister!"
She almost used up all her strength to sit up. The two people at the door immediately stopped. If there are many, I won’t bother my sister running around.”
"Okay, I understand." What she meant was that she didn't want Xia Yunxian to go through this muddy water.
Seeing that they finally disappeared from sight, Song Jin'er immediately lay back helplessly.
I don't know how long it took, but she fell into a dream due to exhaustion, but a cold gaze made her wake up quickly, and she found that Xiao Junlan was standing beside the couch, looking at her without saying a word.
"Yi, sworn brother..."
She was like a child who had done something wrong and was caught. Xiao Junlan said calmly, "Are you afraid of your adopted brother?"
In this slightly hurt look, Song Jin'er felt that her hesitation was inappropriate.
When she didn't speak, Xiao Junlan reached out to help her tidy up the bedding. The girl on the couch subconsciously tilted her head, as if she didn't want him to touch her.
Such a subtle movement made Xiao Junlan frown, "I didn't expect that you still separated from your sworn brother."
Song Jin'er didn't answer, but those warm palms she was extremely familiar with had already landed on her hot forehead.
"Brother, I won't embarrass you. Since you are not happy staying in Beijing, you can choose to go back to the mountains."
As soon as he finished speaking, Song Jin'er immediately looked at him intently.
Is he really willing to let her go?
"I heard that Master Liang came to visit you today and was turned away by you. Jin'er, you are too ignorant. That child is so sincere and should not be treated so coldly. The sworn brother will prepare a thank you gift someday, so you can take it Go give it to him."
Song Jin'er's heart skipped a beat. Her sworn brother wanted her to give something to Liang Yuanyi?
The uneasiness in her heart gradually amplified, making Song Jin'er feel extremely sad.
Now, she could no longer face her adopted brother with a normal heart. Every word he said and everything he did made her feel as if he had ulterior motives.
"What? Are you unwilling? Are you unwilling to go back to the mountains, or are you unwilling to give gifts?"
"Jin'er, my sworn brother has always been tolerant to you. Are you not willing to do even the last thing for your sworn brother?"
These words made Song Jin'er almost collapse. She mustered up the courage to meet Xiao Junlan's scrutinizing gaze, "Brother, why is it Liang Yuanyi?"
"Of course because he is from the Duke's Mansion, Jin'er, is he more important than a sworn brother?"
Xiao Junlan's expression seemed a little hurt, and Song Jin'er's heart seemed to be torn.
It seemed like he gave her a chance to choose, but it seemed like he didn't.
She only knew that she was now standing on the edge of a cliff, with the bottom line of human nature on one side and the brother-sister relationship on the other, forcing her to almost be out of breath.
"...Sworn brother, Jin'er understands."
