Splendid Twins

Lu Yuan lifted his shirt hem and sat down, looking sideways at Si Yao:

"It may not be safe next time, so... we have to take another route."

Si Yao: "Sure, I'm fine with anything."

"If you feel uncomfortable, please tell me."

Lu Yuan reminded her once again that it was a great blessing that she was willing to go with him, and it would be unreasonable to make her feel uncomfortable on the road.

"Okay, let's take a short rest and then leave. I'm afraid something might happen if we delay for too long..."

Si Yao took a sip of ginger soup and looked outside. The heavy rain had just stopped and a drizzle began to fall, adding a touch of softness to the air.

Lu Yuan nodded, his eyes gradually deepened, thinking of the provocative challenge, the corners of his mouth curled up, are his people so easy to bully?

As far as he knew, North Vietnam was currently weak in numbers and could not face the challenge of Southern Liang head-on. It was already at war with Western Rong, and there were only a handful of generals available in the court. If Southern Liang took action at this time and joined forces with Western Rong through the East Yi, then North Vietnam would be in danger of being attacked from both sides...

Although this is not the best strategy, it works. If the Emperor of North Vietnam wants to keep Yaoyao with his royal power, then he is making a wrong calculation! !

Thinking of something, he turned his head and looked at the little emperor not far away. He suddenly smiled knowingly. That little guy loves sweets, so he needs to be coaxed...

Si Yao looked at him puzzledly:

"why are you laughing?"

"nothing."

Si Yao expressed her disbelief. This man was obviously planning something, and he had that sinister smile on his face that showed he was confident...

"I'm afraid I'll never come back..."

Si Yao sighed a little. She had always wanted to go out and see the world when she had the chance. In this strange dynasty, she wanted to see the wisdom of the ancients and see other people's lives. She also looked forward to taking her family out for a walk...

It was all wishful thinking. Today, she was finally leaving, but this was the scene...

No matter whether it is the Duke Zhenguo Mansion or the Sijia Village, the fate between them has come to an end. Now that the fate is over, no one owes anyone anything.

From now on, we will go our separate ways and wish our lives to be well!

But is it really safe?

Not necessarily!

First of all, Liu Niang was uneasy. When she learned from Si Qing that Si Yao had left Beiyue, and thought that she might never see her again in this life, she broke down and burst into tears!

"Why didn't you stop it?!"

"Yaoyao...how can you be so cruel..."

"I...I'm sorry for you!!"

"Wow, wow, wow...my Yaoyao..."

Next to him, Si Qing sat blankly with lifeless eyes. He looked so lost and depressed that he no longer looked like a newly crowned top scholar. Ever since the night Si Yao left, he had been in deep self-blame and guilt...

He is a really useless brother. Even though he has achieved success, he cannot protect his sister.

Hearing Liu Niang's continuous wailing, Si Qing's heart felt as if it was cut by a sharp blade, painful and heavy.

His brows were furrowed, and a hint of deep fatigue and helplessness flashed in his eyes.

The hoarse cry was like an invisible net that bound him tightly, making him feel unable to breathe and unable to break free.

He stood up and looked around. This once familiar and warm home now seemed like a heavy cage, suppressing him so much that he could hardly breathe!

The dull pain inflicted by his parents really put him in a dilemma; he could neither break free nor escape.

The love given was not enough to support him to act recklessly and be himself, and the hatred given was not enough to support him to abandon everything and run away. Yaoyao could leave with a clear conscience, because she did not owe them anything, but he did!

He had enjoyed the love and care of his parents when he was young, and had also been cared for by his family. At this moment, a strong sense of guilt surged in his heart. This feeling was like a wet cotton-padded jacket, which was cold when he put it on and also cold when he took it off.

Liu Niang's crying attracted Si Lao Er, who was wearing a long gown that was almost new, with his hands behind his back and a sullen face. As soon as he came up, he frowned and scolded:

"What a shame to cry like that!"

Liu Niang wiped her tears and said with sarcasm in her eyes:

"Are you willing to give it up?"

She thought he was out busy, but he was pretending to sleep in the house. What a heartless ungrateful person...

After being exposed, Si Lao Er was furious and angry:

"I'm talking about you now. You're howling like a ghost in broad daylight, making others laugh at you, right?"

Liu Niang was just about to get angry when unexpectedly, Si Qing came out!

He looked at Si Lao Er expressionlessly, then whispered to Liu Niang:

"I have to go back to work. From now on, you... take care of yourself."

Liu Niang seemed to be laughing and crying, and said in a trembling voice:

"Okay, since you're worried about that, I'll pack some things for you..."

"No, I don't need anything."

Si Qing walked out after he finished speaking. He really didn't take anything. His wrinkled clothes made him look disheveled and lonely.

After leaving the courtyard, he did not even turn his head. Even though Liu Niang was crying behind him, he walked staggeringly but firmly...

On the way, he ran into the young eunuch who was supposed to be on duty in the palace. He spoke coldly:

"Your Majesty has ordered that Lord Si be summoned to the palace immediately."

Si Qing calmed down his mind and spoke after calming down his inner turmoil:

"Please excuse me, sir."

The young eunuch rode a horse when he came, and he didn't expect to meet him halfway. It was not cost-effective for Si Qing to go back now, so they had to share a horse...

After Si Qing left, Si Lao Er became a little panicked. His greatest reliance was that his son would become successful!

He heard in the room that Si Yao had left. To be honest, he felt a little secretly happy deep in his heart. It was not that he disliked this girl, it was just that she was too strong!

A girl is more capable than a man, and she always suppresses the boy in the family. This... is not good to say to others.

Anyway, she wouldn't starve to death if she left home. Oh, and there was also Lu Yuan who had made a fortune. The two of them might have been hooking up with each other for a long time...

He hadn't had the time to explain in detail the matter of the betrothal gift. No matter how capable she was, he, as her father, couldn't get past her!

Everything else is trivial, he is just afraid that his son will become alienated from him. It is said that scholars are rigid, so why can't his eldest son be flexible?

The family now has surplus food and property, and he himself is a respected top scholar. Wouldn't it be good for him to seize the opportunity to earn some wealth and glory?

I have to put my mind elsewhere, really...

These days he went to the town to listen to opera, what was it called... pedantic, yes, it means that scholars study hard, believe in one thing, and like to dwell on trivial matters, if this isn't pedantic, what is?

No, we have to find an opportunity for them to have a good talk. This family business is already established, and we can’t lose the big picture because of small ones…