Chapter 47 If I don’t rely on my brother-in-law, who else can I rely on? Yun Yang raised his...
Yun Yang raised her tearful eyes to look at him, shook her head, and said seriously, "I don't despise you. My brother-in-law's injury is inextricably linked to my responsibility, and I will definitely take full responsibility."
Xue Yu smiled faintly, she was kind and righteous.
"How will you be responsible?" Xue Yu stared into her moist eyes. "If I become disabled because of this, will Yangyang still take care of me for the rest of my life?"
Yun Yang's tears fell again. "No, no, brother-in-law, this won't happen. It's all my fault. I brought disaster upon you..."
"Don't say that," Xue Yu said. "There was nothing wrong with you entering the palace, and there was nothing wrong with you admiring the scenery in the Imperial Garden. It was the Eighth Prince who was wrong for being naughty, and it was the Princess who was wrong for not arriving in time. This matter has nothing to do with you, and no one can blame you in the slightest."
He endured the pain and stood up, holding her in his arms. "Don't cry, it's your brother-in-law's fault."
My mistake was abandoning the principles and bottom line I once adhered to. My mistake was letting myself lose control again and again. My desire for you grew stronger day by day.
In order to monopolize you, I had a despicable thought and approached you under the name of "brother-in-law" that I once disdained, just so that you could be with me for a moment longer.
"It's my brother-in-law's fault for not keeping you by my side all the time, which is why Concubine Shu made you suffer. You are not wrong, Yangyang." He hugged her tighter.
Yun Yang buried her face in his chest, and he pulled her soft hands around his waist.
The pain from the wound on his back was masked by the sweetness that suddenly surged in his heart. Fine beads of sweat oozed from the young man's forehead, but he still didn't dare to utter a cry of pain.
He was afraid of disturbing her and she would let go of him.
"Young Master..." Si Qing came in with the prepared medicine and encountered this scene.
The usually gentle and dignified young man had his clothes half-open as he hugged Miss Yun tightly. Miss Yun seemed so petite in his arms...
And Miss Yun's hand was placed on the young master's bleeding wound!
Si Qing stood there in shock, not knowing whether to speak out to stop him, but Second Miss Yun hugged him tighter and tighter, and the blood from the young master's wound began to flow again!
"Second Miss." Su Qing still called out, "The medicine is ready."
Yun Yang shuddered, and came back to her senses as if she had just woken up from a dream. She looked up at Xue Yu's lowered eyes, and was so frightened that she quickly let go of him, lowered her head, and her ears turned red.
Xue Yu's breathing was heavy and unstable. He let go of Yun Yang and looked at Si Qing with a dark and unspeakable look, full of impatience.
Si Qing felt a pang of anxiety, and putting down the medicine jar, he whispered, "Master, your back is bleeding again... I'll bring you some compresses and a new towel."
After saying that, he quickly retreated.
Looking at Yun Yang's flushed face, Xue Yu's joy was beyond words. If Yun Yang looked up at him at this moment, she would see a brother-in-law who was completely different from his usual calm appearance.
Xue Yu calmed himself down, coughed twice, reached out and twisted her chin, and said with a faint smile: "Why are you blushing, Yangyang?"
The young man's fingers were slender and clean, with a faint red tinge to the joints, sharp and smooth edges, and faintly protruding blue veins.
Yun Yang remembered that she had once praised Song Fanghe's hands, but in fact, her brother-in-law's hands were more beautiful, so beautiful that she couldn't take her eyes off them.
Yes, I must have blushed because I looked at his hands.
"I don't, no, it's hot." Yun Yang avoided the topic.
Xue Yu smiled gently, "Then ask them to bring the ice cups over later."
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April is the season when grass grows and birds sing.
The Xue Mansion's garden is full of colorful flowers, and there are schools of koi in the green lake.
The sun was shining brightly, and half of Yun Yang's body was immersed in the bright light. Her silhouette leaning forward was like a picture of a lady in an ancient painting. Her slender white wrists protruded from her sleeves, and they were white and smooth under the scorching sunlight, which contrasted beautifully with the enchanting flowers blooming on the branches.
Fang Yue really wanted to shout from under the tree: "Girl, let me help you pick it. It's too dangerous. Come down!"
But she didn't dare to make a sound to interrupt, fearing that she would startle Yun Yang and have the opposite effect. So she stood quietly to the side, watching Yun Yang smile and ask her softly amidst the colorful flowers and willows, "How do you like this one? My brother-in-law is picky, so I have to pick the best one on the branch for him."
"This one is very good." Fang Yue said, "Young Master will definitely like it. Come down quickly, young lady."
Yun Yang jumped down from the tree contentedly. In fact, she hadn't climbed a tree for a long time, especially since the clothes she was wearing were made of expensive material and could not withstand scratches and tears.
But thinking that her brother-in-law was now bedridden, and he would surely be delighted if he could see the most dazzling spring scenery in the garden, she was willing to take the risk and climb the tree to pick fruits for him.
The girl's fingertips were slightly red, and the delicate flower swayed in the wind, very beautiful.
Fushan Pavilion.
Outside the window paper, there are dense shadows of bamboo, and some lush greenery can be seen through the half-open window.
Xue Yu got off the bed and leaned over to push open another window.
After more than half a month, my fever has improved from being frequent at the beginning to now.
Hearing some noise coming from the yard, Xue Yu returned to the bed.
"Brother Lingjun." Xue Jin came over with a smile on his face, holding a light yellow diamond-shaped paper package in his hand. "Are you feeling better, brother? This is the amulet that my mother and I got from the temple yesterday. It can keep you safe, brother. You must wear it all the time."
Xue Yuqing's handsome face had a gentle smile, but he did not reach out to take the amulet. "Thank you for your kindness, sister. I can't wear it for the time being, so I'll just leave it there."
"But the abbot said it should be worn close to the body... If it's not convenient for me to wear it close to my body, I have to keep it closer to me." Xue Jin glanced at Xue Yu, "Big brother, these minor injuries are all caused by Yun Yang. She has been to many men before, why didn't anyone like her? Brother, please arrange a marriage for her and marry her off quickly, so that she won't bring trouble to you like a jinx..."
Yun Yang walked in from outside, holding a bouquet of gorgeous flowers in her arms, and her words were full of joy, "Brother-in-law, look what I brought you?"
The girl's eyes were curved, and she tilted her head slightly to smell the flowers in her arms, with an expression that was both charming and innocent.
Xue Yu stood up straight, smiling deeply, "Bring it closer so I can see it."
When Yun Yang saw Xue Jin, he was stunned at first, then nodded and smiled to greet him, then walked towards Xue Yu.
Xue Yu said to Xue Jin, "I accept Sister Jin's kindness. It looks like it's going to rain, so don't let me get wet."
Xue Jin looked resentful. Seeing that Xue Yu had placed the bunch of wild flowers next to the bed, closest to him, while his own amulet could not even get close to him, he said angrily, "Brother, it's not that you are not comfortable using the amulet I gave you. It's clearly that you think the amulet is not as fragrant as the wild flowers."
"Sister Jin, what nonsense are you talking about? Flowers don't need to be kept close to my body all the time, and I really don't have the honor to wear that amulet. Please don't misunderstand me, sister." Xue Yu said.
Xue Jin wanted to say something, but seeing that although her elder brother was still smiling, he had a kind of aloofness as if he was keeping people at a distance, she said in a low voice, "I know," and walked away with her skirt lifted.
The afternoon is quiet, with only the chirping of cicadas and the warm breeze that soothes the bones.
Yun Yang lowered his eyebrows and had no expression on his face.
Xue Yu placed the bright red flower between his nose and sniffed it carefully, a smile curling up at the corner of his lips. "Please hold the amulet away from me. The smell of fireworks is strong and unpleasant."
Yun Yang glanced at him and seemed to be talking to herself, "How can my flowers be as effective as other people's amulets? Brother-in-law's place is really lively. If I had known she was here, I wouldn't have come."
Xue Yu really enjoyed seeing her mischievous look, so he reached out and touched her head. "If you don't like it, I won't use the things she sent me."
"How can a wild girl like me from Youzhou be closer than Sister Jin and brother-in-law? My brother-in-law doesn't need amulets sent to him because of me. If I really can't keep him safe, people will say that it was me, a jinx, who brought him disaster. I can't take this responsibility." Yun Yang twisted her long hair and said nonchalantly.
Xue Yu smiled slightly, put down the flowers in his hand, and leaned closer to look at her. "Of course you can bear it. It's just like these days, you just need to serve me more."
Yun Yang held the flower branch in her hand. He suddenly moved closer. The faint medicinal fragrance from his body mixed with the cool fragrance came over her. His warm breath sprinkled on her ears. Yun Yang's heartbeat suddenly accelerated. The flower branch in her hand dug into her palm, causing pain.
The room was completely silent. The warm wind brought the moisture from the Qing Lake and the breath of spring. Xue Yuran admired her shy and helpless look.
He had seen her like this in front of Song Fanghe before.
Now it seems so vivid, no wonder Song Fanghe is still pestering me.
But from now on, he wanted her to only smile in front of him and be shy in front of him.
"The old lady has suggested a marriage for me. The family's surname is Zhang. I wonder if you have heard of them? The old lady said that the family is full of loyal and brave people. Mr. Zhang is the youngest son and is capable of both literature and martial arts." Yun Yang suddenly said.
Xue Yu lowered his eyes, took the flower branch from her hand, and said calmly, "I've heard that the Xue family is an old friend. They are indeed a family of loyal and brave men. During the Yongjia period, the princes rebelled and wars continued. The men of the Zhang family defended the capital, and most of them died. But now the Zhang family is just an empty shell. If you marry into it, you will save yourself the trouble of maintaining many troublesome relationships. Young Master Zhang is the same age as you, and it took your grandmother to intervene. She is really thoughtful."
"Does that mean that Young Master Zhang is reliable?" Yun Yang handed him a cup of tea and looked at him eagerly.
"Hmm." Xue Yu took it, lowered his eyes and drank the tea, blew the tea foam gently, and said casually, "Then let's invite Master Zhang to dinner at home."
"So... when should we meet? Can my brother-in-law come along?" Yun Yang asked, pursing her lips. "I still want my brother-in-law to check things out for me and help me out. I'm not very good at judging people, and I don't want to waste my time like before."
Xue Yu's expression was calm, only his knuckles turning slightly white as he held the teacup. "Yangyang, don't worry. Let's do it this month or so. Your marriage will naturally be of great concern to your brother-in-law. How could I not attend to it?"
Yun Yang nodded and smiled, "Really? I'll listen to you, brother-in-law. Thank you, brother-in-law."
"Really." Xue Yu smiled faintly, "Why are you thanking me again? You're so distant from me before you even get married?"
After the two reconciled, Xue Yu saw Yun Yang regaining her old closeness to him, but this closeness was towards an elder, without any suspicion, and had nothing to do with romance, which was not what he wanted.
But now, he can only maintain this closeness and dare not disturb it easily.
"My brother-in-law is so good to me..." Yun Yang said with a shy smile, a hint of bitterness. "Everyone in this mansion wants me to get married soon, no matter who the other person is, as long as I get married. I won't be an eyesore in the mansion, and I won't attract the attention of the Eighth Prince and the resentment of Concubine Shu. Only my brother-in-law and the old lady are truly concerned about me, afraid that I will marry the wrong person. I am most reluctant to leave the old lady and brother-in-law..."
She shed tears unconsciously and said slowly, "I've always wanted to tell my brother-in-law, thank you. He took the beating for me. Thinking about it over and over again, I feel that I owe him too much... And the things in Youzhou, every single one, I remember them all in my heart."
After being injured, Xue Yu had been recuperating in Fushan Pavilion and had not gone out, so he was unaware of the current delicate atmosphere in the mansion.
No matter how kind the Xue family was, they could not tolerate Xue Yu being reprimanded by the emperor because of Yun Yang.
You should know that Xue Yu is not a young man who is protected by a noble family, but the helmsman of this generation of Xue family. He openly refused the marriage proposal for his wife's younger sister in the Golden Palace without caring about the face of the royal family.
No matter how foolish the Eighth Prince was, he was still a man of noble birth. Yun Yang was marrying him, which was already a step above her station. She rejected the prince's hand in marriage for a little girl from Youzhou, and was even reprimanded and beaten. How absurd!
Xue Yu went to find a handkerchief to wipe her tears, but found nothing. He could only reach out and touch her cheek. It was wet and warm.
He sighed in his heart and said in a gentle tone: "Why are you crying? Whoever wronged you, just go ahead and fight back. As long as I am here, the Xue family will protect you."
Yun Yang stopped crying and muttered to herself, "Why do I cry so much? I wasn't like this before... It seems that I especially cry in front of my brother-in-law."
He stared intently at her slightly red eyes and said softly, "If you don't cry in front of your brother-in-law, then who will you cry in front of? You've lost your parents. If you don't rely on your brother-in-law, who else do you want to rely on?"
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The author has something to say: The second male lead Lu Jie has already made his appearance in the previous chapter and will be officially online soon.
I will take a day off tomorrow and will not update.
I changed the cover to a beautiful new one~
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