Chapter 268 So love can disappear, right?
Yu Zhiyi did not intend to reveal her identity as an official of the imperial court. After all, there were many conflicts between the martial arts world and the imperial court, and Jiang Yuchuan was the second-in-command of the martial arts alliance. If people knew that his daughter was actually a person of the imperial court, it might bring him trouble.
Jiang Yuchuan asked for her opinion, but when he sent a letter home, he did not reveal her identity. He only said that after she was taken away by villains, she was taken to a family in the capital to be adopted.
The rest was not discussed in detail.
After all, the affair between the real and fake heiresses had caused quite a stir in Shengjing, and many key details had been pointed out. Once leaked, it was inevitable that people would notice something amiss.
As for Yu Chunyue's self-destruction on the street, although he spoke the truth under the influence of the Truth Talisman, many details were omitted, such as the Martial Alliance and Tianan County.
Therefore, most people at that time only knew that Yu Zhiyi's biological parents were martial arts practitioners, and only a few well-informed people knew what the concept of "martial arts practitioners" meant.
Therefore, the Jiang family members did not know Yu Zhiyi's true identity, nor did they know that she was not only once a daughter of an official, but was now a high-ranking official of the third rank in the imperial court.
Upon seeing her step down using the foot pedals, someone immediately started mocking her.
The speaker was a boy about the same age as Jiang Liuyun, but a little shorter. He was holding a long sword with his arms crossed, and his narrow eyes were full of disdain.
Before Yu Zhiyi could say anything, Jiang Liuyun snapped, "Jiang Liubin, how dare you speak to my sister like that?"
This person was the third son born to his aunt, and the fourth young master of the martial arts alliance, born only a few days after Jiang Liuyun.
Jiang Liubin chuckled: "I've always talked like this. Is this the first time you've known?"
He looked at her with disdain: "Am I wrong? As a member of the martial arts world, she has to pedal to get off a carriage. She's disgracing our martial arts alliance!"
He looked at the girl squeezed at the back of the crowd with a pained expression: "Look at Sister Xinyue. She grew up in the Martial Alliance. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call her the second young lady of our Martial Alliance. Moreover, she has been in poor health since childhood, but she is not as pretentious as some people."
Jiang Liuyun laughed: "What do you mean it's not an exaggeration to say that she's the second young lady of the Martial Alliance? There's only one second young lady of the Martial Alliance, and that's my sister! As for Sister Xinyue, it's true that she grew up in the Martial Alliance, but she's neither your father's daughter nor my father's daughter, so what kind of young lady of the Martial Alliance is she?"
Yu Zhiyi, who was at the center of the argument, was indifferent to the scene before her. She had long given up hope for family ties, and her return was only to see that poor woman.
The others were just incidental.
If they accept her, she won't let them be unwelcome; but if they don't welcome her, she won't go out of her way to make a fool of herself.
Just as he was about to tell Jiang Liuyun to stop arguing, a soft, weak female voice spoke up: "Liubin, Liuyun, please stop arguing because of me."
As she spoke, the girl was already on the verge of tears.
Seeing her like this, Jiang Liubin became even angrier: "Jiang Liuyun, this is all your doing! You made Sister Xinyue cry!"
Jiang Liuyun's anger dissipated considerably when he saw Chen Xinyue's slightly red eyes. He was indeed angry with Jiang Liubin, but Chen Xinyue was innocently dragged into this mess.
Moreover, although what he said was true, it seemed a bit excessive to say it in public.
He glanced at Chen Xinyue somewhat embarrassedly: "I'm sorry, Sister Xinyue, I didn't mean anything by it."
He was, after all, a man, and Chen Xinyue had taken great care of his mother over the years, so he still had some feelings for her.
Chen Xinyue wiped her slightly moist eyes and forced a smile: "It's okay. You're right. I'm not a member of the Martial Alliance. I'm just an outsider who was lucky enough to be brought back to the Martial Alliance and raised by them. Don't fight over me."
She glanced at Jiang Yuchuan out of the corner of her eye, her eyes filled with expectation.
She hoped that Jiang Yuchuan would stand up for her.
Unfortunately, no.
She lowered her eyes, and the disappointment in them turned into resentment.
When the eldest cousin and the others saw Chen Xinyue's aggrieved expression, although their expressions differed, the same dissatisfaction arose in their eyes.
After all, she was a girl they had grown up with since childhood, and they had seen how well Chen Xinyue had taken care of their second aunt over the years. Therefore, they were very dissatisfied with Jiang Liuyun's behavior of making Chen Xinyue sad and upset for someone he had only known for a few days.
Suddenly, a gentle male voice rang out: "Yi'er, let's go home."
A man with a clear and bright appearance slowly walked out. His eyes were gentle and warm, clearly a martial arts practitioner, yet he possessed the refined elegance of a scholar. His unique temperament was quite special, a perfect blend of chivalrous spirit and scholarly air.
He extended his hand to Yu Zhiyi, a slight smile playing on his lips.
Those eyes seemed to speak volumes, filled with love and pity for the little girl before them.
Yu Zhiyi looked at the outstretched hand, hesitated for a moment before placing her hand on it: "Brother."
The smile in Jiang Liuyi's eyes grew even stronger.
"younger sister."
His gentle voice softened, as if he were afraid of frightening the little girl in front of him.
Yu Zhiyi was burned by the emotion in his eyes and looked away.
So this is what it feels like to be missed and loved by your family.
She lowered her eyes and let Jiang Liuyi lead her back to the carriage.
This sudden turn of events silenced Jiang Liubin and the others.
Although Jiang Liuyi is the second young master of the Martial Alliance, with an elder son born to the alliance leader above him, he is very proper and considerate in his dealings with others, and his martial arts skills are among the best of the new generation in the Martial Alliance.
Don't be fooled by his gentle and harmless demeanor; if someone tries to bully him, their hand will soon swell up.
Several members of the new generation of the Martial Arts Alliance held him in high esteem.
Chen Xinyue's hands inside her sleeves were practically chewing the handkerchief to pieces.
Over the years, she has been taking care of the mentally challenged second wife every day, trying to please Jiang Liuyi and receiving his gentle smile in return.
She used to think that she would be willing to die immediately just to get a smile from him.
But now I suddenly realize that his smile wasn't a smile at all, it was just a habitual expression!
The smile he gave that wild girl just now was genuine.
She was so jealous she was going crazy.
However, no one paid attention to her jealousy.
Seeing the brother and sister board the carriage, Jiang Yuchuan instructed his younger son to go to the back and lead the Marquis of Wu'an's heir and the others up the mountain. Then he jumped onto the carriage and took the driver's seat from his younger son.
Jiang Liuyun, who was left behind: "..."
So love can disappear, right?
He also wanted to go home with his sister and visit their mother together.
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