Chapter 318: Love Ran Away

While munching on a steamed bun, Yuan Siyin listened with great interest to Si Fangming complaining that these days were more tiring than being a dog, and she couldn't help but laugh.

But when she heard that some ungrateful toad had rejected Qi Xinxin, she couldn't laugh anymore.

Si Fangming tore off a piece of the steamed bun skin and put it in his mouth, only to be immediately scalded and gasp in pain.

"I originally wanted to catch up with her and say a few more words of comfort, we've been brothers for so many years, but she told me not to follow her, so I had no choice but to come back."

Yuan Siyin's gaze towards him had completely shifted from shock to indifference.

This is more than just stepping on a landmine; it's practically dancing on a minefield of insensitivity.

It's no exaggeration to say you're single by choice. Not only are you sharp-tongued, but you're also incredibly stubborn. What kind of brothers are you? At most, Ah Qing is your brother.

I told you not to follow, so you just didn't. Did Xinxin run away?

Love has clearly run away!

Yuan Siyin was so angry that she didn't want to talk. She took a big bite of the steamed bun and then screamed in pain from the heat.

Yuan Fuqing was so excited after learning that he could go to the Northern Border that he stayed up all night. He only managed to doze off for a while on the swaying carriage back to the Yuan residence early in the morning. He was drinking porridge with his eyes closed when he suddenly heard Yuan Siyin's cry of pain. He immediately dropped his bowl and rushed to her side, his face full of anxiety: "Sister, are you alright?"

"It's nothing, I just got burned."

Yuan Siyin stuck out her tongue and had Ziyuan bring her a bronze mirror to look at herself. Then she sniffed pitifully, "I got burned and some skin peeled off, but it's okay, it's not a big deal."

"Otherwise, Ah Qing shouldn't go to the Northern Border. How can you take care of yourself all by yourself, Sister?"

Yuan Siyin put down the bronze mirror and mercilessly flicked him on the forehead: "Old Cheng, it's good enough that you can take care of yourself."

Now that the imperial decree has been obtained, it's not something that can be canceled at the last minute. Just wait patiently for the journey to begin.

When do we depart?

Si Fangming had just put down the steamed buns and gone out to pour her a bowl of cold water. He brought it to her and asked her about it.

Yuan Siyin took a mouthful of water and thought for a while, then mumbled, "Let's wait a few days. You've rushed back, so you should rest before continuing your journey."

Besides, although the palace has given instructions, departing immediately would inevitably give others cause for gossip. Even if nothing is said now, there's no guarantee they won't bring up old grievances later and use anything to criticize us behind our backs.

These words were clearly meant to criticize the emperor. Although Si Fangming was of one mind with her, he couldn't help but say a few words of advice: "It's best to say such things less often in the future, at least not in front of outsiders."

"I understand, but everyone here is family, there's no one else here."

After the buns cooled down a bit, Yuan Siyin picked them up again to eat: "How is Father? Didn't he bring me any grass rabbit?"

"I brought it. I had forgotten about it if you hadn't mentioned it."

He took an envelope from his pocket and handed it to her: "No letters have been written, but the grass rabbit is as steadfast as ever."

"The thought is what counts."

Yuan Siyin nodded to Ziyuan, who understood. She quickly went back to the courtyard and retrieved a simple little box. When she opened it, she found it filled with strangely shaped grass rabbits.

Si Fangming peeked out and picked up a bunch of leaves. After examining them for a moment, he couldn't help but laugh and said, "General, your skills haven't improved at all. You really are father and daughter."

Yuan Siyin snatched the grass rabbit back from his hand with an annoyance: "I like it this way, so what? You have a problem with that?"

"No, no, I wouldn't dare."