"Amu, the second young master has taken the bamboo joint and should go back to keep his appointment." Su Jinyao brought good news, "It seems that your brother is fine."
Only the two brothers knew about that secret compartment, which also proved that Xiao Yujian had not been replaced by anyone else.
Amu felt relieved.
Su Jinyao then explained the matter of Lady Dingguo not meeting Xiao Yujian. "If she doesn't want to meet him, then that's all. But she even brought up your case on purpose. Isn't that just making the Second Young Master sad and worsening his condition? This woman is truly vicious. The Duke Dingguo didn't even notice anything. She's hiding it well."
Ah Mu clenched his fists. This was simply a murderous act. "How's Ah Jian? Did he get sick?"
"His face looked grim for a moment, but he quickly recovered. I guess the Second Young Master is used to it, so his mental endurance has improved." Su Jinyao comforted Amu, "Don't worry, it's nothing. Otherwise, I wouldn't have gone to your yard and found the bamboo joints left behind."
"Get ready now. When the time comes, I'll come and pick you up personally. Of course, I'll also send someone to keep an eye on the Duke's Mansion to ensure the Second Young Master's safety."
Ah Mu said gratefully, "Thank you for your hard work, Fourth Brother. You have done so much for me."
"We're family, why should we be so polite? You're my brother-in-law, and I admired you back then." Su Jinyao put a hand on Amu's shoulder. "Besides, it's my duty to deal with everything concerning Jingchao."
Su Jinyao stayed at the Rong family for dinner before leaving. "Get ready, I'll come pick you up later."
Linlang prescribed medicine to treat bronchial asthma based on what Ah Mu had said about Xiao Yujian's condition. "Give him the emergency medicine first, and then find an opportunity to see him face to face and then proceed with the treatment."
"I thank you on behalf of Jian." Amu accepted the medicine. "Thanks to you all for helping me and encouraging me, I have been able to walk strong to this day."
"You're talking nonsense again, aren't you? We're a family, and this is how it should be." Linlang handed Amu a set of dark clothes for him to change into, "I'm waiting for you to graduate and become an official's wife, so you can enjoy the good life."
"I will definitely live up to Madam's expectations."
The moon was rising above the branches, and Su Jinyao took Amu out of the Rong family and disappeared into the night.
At the Duke Dingguo's mansion, Xiao Yujian rested for half a day, but his wife still claimed to be ill and refused to see him. Duke Dingguo consoled his son, had dinner with him, told him to rest early, and then went back to attend to official business.
Xiao Yujian was tired and went to bed early. It was almost time when a dark figure landed in front of his bed. "I'm Su Jinrui. I'm taking you out now."
Xiao Yujian knew Su Jinrui's name. He was the eldest son of the Anchang Marquis's Mansion. It made sense for him to come to pick her up. Could it be that someone from the Anchang Marquis's Mansion saved her brother?
He saluted calmly, "Thank you, Master Su."
"Sorry." Su Jinrui picked up Xiao Yujian and was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that he was thinner than he imagined, so it would be easier to take him out.
After a few jumps, the two arrived at the agreed location. As soon as Xiao Yujian landed, he saw the person in front of him. Even though that face had changed a little since childhood, he still recognized it at a glance, "Brother!"
"Ah Jian." Ah Mu trotted over, reached out to support Xiao Yujian, and said with a choked voice, "You've grown up and become a big boy."
"Brother." Xiao Yujian threw himself into Amu's arms and cried loudly, "Brother, I knew you must still be alive. You are really still alive. It's great, it's great."
"Brother, I miss you so much! Ever since you left the capital, I've been thinking about you every day, longing for your return." Xiao Yujian was very emotional. "I've been waiting for you to come back, but I didn't expect it would take seven years."
Ah Mu fought back his tears, "Ah Jian, don't be sad. I'm back, right? From now on, we two brothers will support each other. I will stay with you and never leave you again."
"You're not in good health, so don't let your emotions fluctuate too much." Feeling that his breathing was a little difficult, Amu quickly took out the medicine prepared by Linlang, and Su Jinyao handed him some water. "Take the medicine quickly, and let's sit down and talk."
Xiao Yujian knew that she was ill, but she didn't expect that her brother actually brought medicine. After drinking it obediently, Su Jinrui picked her up and put her on the side.
Being held like a child, Xiao Yuzhang blushed, "Thank you, thank you, Master Su."
"You're welcome." Su Jinrui waved his hand. "You are Amu's brother, so you are my brother. You're welcome."
"Amu?" Xiao Yujian looked at his brother beside him. Why was there another name?
Knowing that his brother was curious about their relationship, Amu briefly explained his experience and the relationship between Linlang and the Anchang Marquisate. "This medicine was prepared for you by your sister-in-law."
Xiao Yujian was shocked. She had never expected that her brother was not only alive but also had a family. His sister-in-law was the lost daughter of the Anchang Marquisate. This kind of fate was truly wonderful.
"My father said to go to Lu'er Town, Guliang County to find a female doctor named Rong. Could she be my sister-in-law?" After taking the medicine, his breathing gradually became smoother, and Xiao Yuzhang expressed the question in his mind.
Ah Mu hadn't expected his father to be asking about Linlang treating his brother. "What a coincidence! I guess my father will come to see Linlang soon. We were looking for a chance to treat you, and now it seems we won't have any trouble finding one."
Xiao Yujian asked about Amu's situation in Northern Qi. Amu didn't want to make him worry and sad, so he just said that the situation was strict over there and he was not allowed to contact Jing Dynasty. Later, he didn't want him to return to Jing Dynasty alive and wanted to harm him. It was two servants who risked their lives to help him escape.
"They were very loyal and sacrificed their lives to protect me." Amu looked towards the direction of Northern Qi. "This revenge will definitely be avenged."
"Northern Qi is going too far." Xiao Yujian was filled with righteous indignation. "Brother, it's a good thing you're back."
Ah Mu held his brother's hand and said, "The capital is not safe either, including the Duke Dingguo's Mansion. You must be more careful."
"Our house isn't safe either?" Xiao Yujian was shocked. "Could it be that Brother has also noticed something is wrong in Mother's yard?"
Xiao Yujian said, "Seven years ago, I suspected my mother was being held hostage. Unfortunately, my health deteriorated, and my mother insisted that I be sent to Lingshan for treatment. I was only six years old at the time, and no one would believe me. I was also seriously ill, so I didn't have the chance to tell my father. When I arrived at Lingshan, I felt like someone was watching me. I didn't dare to act rashly, fearing they would harm my father and mother, so I kept it to myself."
"How did you know there was something wrong with Mother?" Ah Mu was shocked. His younger brother had noticed it long ago. Yes, his younger brother was always observant and knew his family so well that even at his young age, he could detect the slightest change.
Unfortunately, he was too young and seriously ill, so he was no match for those people. If he exposed them rashly, he might be killed by them.
Amu was glad that his brother did not expose the truth, so they still had a chance to meet each other.
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