Su Muxi stepped forward to support Yan'er and gently advised, "Miss Yan'er, the deceased is gone. Live well in the present to honor your brother's spirit in heaven."
As he spoke, he helped Yan'er to lie down on the bedside.
Then he winked at Ye Ziyu, signaling him to leave.
Su Muxi didn't try to persuade her anymore, but instead gave Yan'er a few acupuncture needles to prevent her from fainting due to emotional distress.
However, he didn't leave. Instead, he sat by the bed, holding Yan'er's hand and offering silent comfort.
Yan'er lay on the soft, comfortable bed, her empty eyes staring at the ceiling, her thoughts wandering, recalling many things.
Her parents died early, and she and her brother lived with their uncle's house since childhood, where they were always mistreated by their aunt.
Eight years ago, when my brother was conscripted, he was only fourteen years old. He lied about his age and joined the army so that he could save a portion of his rations and ask his aunt not to mistreat him. He also promised to send his annual military pay home to his aunt in the hope that she would treat him better.
She still remembered what her brother said to her before he left.
"Yan'er, when your brother comes back, I promise to make military achievements and become a great general. Then I will take you away, let you live in a big mansion, and find three or four maids and servants to serve you!"
At that time, she was both worried about her brother's safety and overjoyed, looking forward to the day when he would return with great achievements.
But this expectation was ruthlessly shattered three years ago.
Her brother stopped sending money back. The neighbors said he was either dead or had deserted. But she remained convinced that her brother was still alive and was waiting for him to take her away from her uncle's house.
But when her brother-in-law stopped sending her money, her aunt lost patience with her and sold her to a brothel before even a month had passed.
His eyes flickered slightly as he looked around the room.
Her brother kept his promise and let her live in a large mansion with maids and servants to wait on her, but from then on she had no hope and was truly all alone...
Feeling the warmth from her hand, Yan'er turned her head to look at Su Muxi.
Perhaps she still has hope.
Hoping to repay Miss Su's kindness and help her marry the person she loves.
Half an hour later, Su Muxi opened the door with a tired look in her eyes. Unexpectedly, as soon as she stepped out of the door, she was scared half to death by the tall figure standing by the door and almost screamed.
"What are you doing standing guard here?! Don't you know that scaring someone can kill them?!"
Su Muxi complained in a low voice, then slowly walked out and closed the door.
Ye Zeyu looked at Su Muxi's actions and asked softly, "Asleep?"
Su Muxi had just nodded and hadn't even had a chance to speak when her stomach let out a series of growls.
"Gurgle...gurgle..."
"Oh!"
Ye Zeyu chuckled softly and walked away.
After taking a few steps, he turned back to look at Su Muxi, who was still standing there in a daze, and said with some impatience, "The cold wind in my manor is not enough to fill you up. Go to the side hall for your meal."
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