Zhu San Niang slowed her pace, glancing at her younger brother out of the corner of her eye.
Qin Yu's face was no longer the youthful one it once was, but instead bore the marks of time and fortitude, yet his eyes still shone with an indomitable light. He kept his head down, seemingly unwilling to meet anyone's gaze, but Zhu San Niang recognized him at a glance. At that moment, her emotions were complex and indescribable.
She wanted to acknowledge him, but she also knew that meeting without recognizing him was the best outcome at this moment.
After walking for a while, Zhu Sanniang suddenly forgot why she had come to the street. She wandered aimlessly until dusk fell and the stars filled the sky.
The guards behind her followed silently, not daring to urge her on. They knew that this Imperial Guard was a favorite of the Empress, assisting her in handling state affairs, and was comparable in status to the Prime Minister.
Suddenly, hurried footsteps sounded behind them, along with a guard's reprimanding voice, "Unauthorized personnel, do not approach!"
"Sister...you are the older sister, right?" Qin Yu's voice was low and hoarse, but full of determination.
He looked up at Zhu Sanniang, his eyes glistening with tears. Although it was only her back, he was absolutely certain that the woman standing with her back to him was his sister.
“Qin Yu, you…” Zhu San Niang slowly turned around, hesitating to speak, and finally only let out a soft sigh.
She stepped forward, gently took Qin Yu's hand, and felt the roughness and coldness of his palm, a feeling of indescribable sorrow welling up in her heart.
"Sister, it's good to know it's you. It's good that you're alive. I won't tell anyone else about this. Take care, sister!" After saying that, Qin Yu turned and ran away.
Zhu Sanniang stared blankly in the direction Qin Yu had left, then slowly squatted down, covered her face, and began to sob.
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