Chapter 306 Jumping First as a Sign of Respect

Xiao Qi sighed helplessly, realizing that his younger sister had probably gotten stuck on something again.

In court, Sun You accused Green Bean Eyes of taking him to a brothel. He recalled what the young lady had said at the time: even if Green Bean Eyes was a bad person, Sun You should have avoided being seduced. Instead, he insisted on seeking out courtesans, became addicted to them, and then blamed Green Bean Eyes.

In his view, Sun Zhang's cousin was also lured by the green-eyed man; if she hadn't been so trusting, she wouldn't have suffered such a bitter end.

However, observing his younger sister's expression, Xiao Qi had to carefully consider his words.

Lin Yuesha is always hypocritical. If she upsets her younger sister, the two siblings will fall into a cold war again.

"Little sister, what did Sun Zhang's cousin do wrong? It's all that green-eyed girl's fault!"

Xiao Qi feigned righteous indignation and said in an excited tone, "If it weren't for Green Eyes' deception, Cousin Sun Zhang wouldn't have lost her innocence and committed suicide, nor would she have provoked Sun Zhang to retaliate and kill her."

Trouble often arises from within; beady eyes are indeed a source of trouble.

"Big brother, you were just as I thought. We truly are brother and sister!"

Lin Yuesha's eyes lit up. Yes, that was exactly what she was thinking. Unexpectedly, Xiao Qi thought the same thing as her.

Everyone says that scholars are pedantic and stubborn, but Lin Yuesha changed that stereotype. Although her stepbrother is a kind-hearted man, he is very upright.

Xiao Qi: ...

The words "brother" and "sister" now sound grating to him.

"Is Sun Zhang going to be beheaded?"

Lin Yuesha did not attend the hearing; Ruyi only gave a general account, and the specific details were still unknown.

"Um."

"A life for a life," said Doctor Qin, jumping around happily in the hall. He said that if Sun Zhang wasn't beheaded, he would take revenge on Sun Zhang in the same way. Anyway, his son was gone, so he didn't want to live anymore.

"Is he threatening Prefect Bai?"

Lin Yuesha felt a surge of anger whenever Qin Langzhong was mentioned.

The law of Daqi stipulates that murderers must pay with their lives, which seems fair but is actually unjust. However, as an ordinary citizen, she cannot change the law and can only complain secretly at home.

Sun Zhang will definitely be beheaded, and even if his classmates from the academy plead for him, it will be to no avail. Although he successfully took his revenge, he has implicated Bai Dingfeng, and Prefect Bai will certainly not give him a lenient sentence.

Xiao Qi didn't want to continue the topic, but he realized that he could indirectly educate his younger sister through this incident.

Lin Yuesha is obedient by nature, but in reality, she is extremely rebellious and has her own ideas. If she were to be carried away by wolves in a place where he is not looking out for her, Xiao Qi would have nowhere to cry.

After much thought, Xiao Qi decided to give a hint.

“Little sister, you can’t trust a man’s words. They are the most unfaithful and fickle. Look at Sun Zhang’s cousin, she’s a perfect example.”

Those who believe those with thin eyes and enjoy sweet talk will ultimately meet a tragic end.

When a man wants to achieve his goal, all he says is fancy words, but they're just empty talk.

The more glib-tongued someone is, the more treacherous and ambitious they are. Green Bean Eyes is an example, as is He Xing.

"A man's so-called affection can be expressed to any woman."

Xiao Qi's meaning was simple: Green Bean Eyes had not only deceived Cousin Sun Zhang, but the other women who lost their chastity and did not become pregnant might have just accepted their bad luck and dared not make a fuss.

"A man's words are deceitful," Lin Yuesha nodded in agreement.

"Brother, you say that you shouldn't trust men who are unfaithful and fickle. Should I still listen to you?"

While one cannot generalize about people, it's always good to be a little more careful. Blue Eyes even said he would make her the city lord's wife, but after getting the tattoo on her chest, he disappeared without a trace.

“I’m different, I’m your older brother.”

Xiao Qi forced a smile and said, "You can listen to what I say, and I certainly won't lie to you."

Qingxing was holding a teapot at the door when she almost dropped it.

I never imagined the master could be so shameless; so this is how he secretly manipulates the young lady. No kidding, that's how he got that pockmarked face!

As a subordinate, one really shouldn't talk too much. Qingxing picked up the teapot and quickly turned to leave.

"Yes, then I will listen to my older brother from now on. We are siblings who are closer than blood siblings."

Lin Yuesha smiled slightly. She had always wanted an older brother to support her. Although Xiao Qi was not her biological brother, she could not have a biological brother. If her mother could still give birth, it would be a younger brother or sister.

Xiao Qi frowned. He didn't want to hear any more of this. He realized that he had dug a deeper pit, and he didn't know when he would fall in.

"Little sister, I'm not being long-winded, but a woman's reputation is more important than her life. You absolutely must not..."

Some things are better left unsaid, so Xiao Qi could only hint at them.

"I understand."

Lin Yuesha sighed sadly, "Does that mean I won't be able to meet with Brother Yun alone anymore?"

Her stepbrother was right. Lin Yuesha reflected that her time alone with the pockmarked man had long since transcended the traditional gender segregation of the era.

She also needs to find a chance to return that jade pendant.

Xiao Qi: ...

Okay, he'll jump into the hole himself first.

“Brother Yun is different.”

Xiao Qi initially wanted to agree with his younger sister, but then he thought that the disguise would be perfect when he couldn't show himself. Without the disguise, there would be a lot less delicious food.

You might be able to change your online persona, but gaining a younger woman's trust is very difficult.

"Why is Brother Yun different?"

Lin Yuesha stared wide-eyed at her stepson, wondering if Xiao Qi knew some secret.

Yes, that pockmarked man is quite old, unmarried, and has no women around him. He also strictly adheres to etiquette towards her. So, he might be either a eunuch or a homosexual.

Xiao Qi: ...

Haha, little sister has such a rich imagination.

“Little sister, Brother Yun is different from other men. He is someone we can get close to.”

Xiao Qi straightened his expression again and said, word by word, "Brother Yun is our savior."

You can never do anything too much for someone who saved your life.

They, as siblings, cannot take advantage of someone's kindness and then ignore it; that would be ungrateful.

"In short, apart from Brother Yun, we should be more careful with everyone else."

As if convincing himself, Xiao Qi made a summary, but still didn't receive a reply from his younger sister.

He looked up at Lin Yuesha and caught a glimpse of her profile.

The warm light shone on her face, highlighting Lin Yuesha's long, curled eyelashes. She was looking down at a jade pendant in her hand, her lower eyelids shadowed.

Xiao Qi's heart suddenly trembled. Without realizing it, his little sister seemed to have grown up a bit.

"Brother, this is a jade pendant that Brother Yun gave me."

Lin Yuesha reluctantly placed the jade pendant on the table. After listening to her elder brother's words today, she belatedly realized that even if the pockmarked man was her savior, the two of them shouldn't get too close.

If her parents found out about this jade pendant, she wouldn't know what to say, so it was better to keep it with her older brother.

"If you like it, accept it. If your parents find out, just say it's a gift from me."

Xiao Qi coughed lightly, looking a little awkward. He had been looking at the jade pendant for a long time and thought it was suitable for his little sister, so he bought it without hesitation.

Not being an expert, they had no idea of ​​the jade pendant's value; they just needed to find an excuse from the Chen family.