No one could understand his anxiety and worry. If Cheng Ying had really gotten angry in the flower hall just now, Yu Jiao's life would be in danger. This was also the reason why Liu Ziqi, who was always gentle, was so nervous that he couldn't control his emotions and spoke harshly to Yu Jiao.
"Big brother is just worried about me. Don't take his words to heart." Yu Jiao took Yu Qizhe's hand and wanted to take him back to the yard.
Yu Qizhe avoided her hand. His expression had calmed down. He took out a wooden hairpin from his sleeve and handed it to Yu Jiao. "This is the birthday gift I prepared for you. Master Liu is right. This is the backyard of the inner house, so I won't stay any longer."
After saying that, without looking at Yu Jiao's expression, he stuffed the wooden hairpin into Yu Jiao's hand, then turned around and walked outside.
Yu Jiao was somewhat hurt by his cold attitude, but she still subconsciously reached out to hold Yu Qizhe's hand, but she only grabbed half of his sleeve. The dark blue sleeve brushed past her fingertips without stopping for a moment.
Yu Jiao's dark pupils were filled with disappointment, and she looked at Yu Qizhe's back with loss as he walked further and further away.
Liu Ziqi saw her standing there with her hands hanging down, a stubborn and lost look on her little face, her round eyes still looking in the direction where Yu Qizhe left, and he felt very distressed.
He reached out and touched Yu Jiao's hair, and said apologetically, "Big brother didn't mean to make you sad."
Yu Jiao withdrew her gaze and shook her head silently.
Although she knew that her elder brother was only doing this for her own good, Yu Jiao couldn't help feeling a little angry. Understanding is not the same as acceptance.
"I'm just too worried. When did you offend Cheng Ying? Why didn't you tell your elder brother?" Liu Ziqi was very smart. Although Cheng Ying didn't reveal anything in the flower hall, he still heard something from Yu Jiao's words before leaving, which reassured Cheng Ying.
Catching Cheng Ying having a private conversation with that woman was already very unfortunate. Yu Jiao had decided to forget what she had heard when she was at Lianxi Temple, and she would never tell Liu Ziqi.
Seeing Yu Jiao still silent, Liu Ziqi was somewhat helpless. He held Yu Jiao's shoulders and said to her solemnly and seriously, "Yu Jiao, no matter what danger you encounter, you should tell me everything. With your big brother here, I will help you solve it no matter what. You shouldn't hide it and put yourself in danger like you did today. I will never allow it to happen again. You still don't believe that your big brother will protect you for the rest of your life, can be your support, and shelter you from the wind and rain, right?"
After hearing these words, Yu Jiao's anger disappeared.
Maybe it was because of Yu Qizhe, or maybe she was really scared in the flower hall, Yu Jiao showed her vulnerability for the first time. She said with red eyes, "Big brother, I didn't tell you, not because I don't think I can rely on you, but I think the more people know, the worse it will be."
This was the first time Liu Ziqi truly saw Yu Jiao show the fragility that a girl of her age should have.
He took out a handkerchief and gently wiped the tears from the corners of Yu Jiao's eyes. He took her hand and walked towards the Fufeng Pavilion next to the Yingyue Pavilion.
After returning to the courtyard and sitting down in the main hall, Liu Ziqi took out an exquisite jade whistle in the shape of a phoenix. He placed it in Yu Jiao's palm and said to her in a gentle voice, "This is a birthday gift from my big brother. Try to blow it."
Yu Jiao saw that the jade whistle was made of blood jade. There was a trace of red veins in the white jade, as if blood had seeped into it. The scarlet blood color just ran through the two eyes of the phoenix, which was very unique.
She brought it to her lips and blew it gently, and the jade whistle made a very unique sound.
Just as she was about to thank them, figures suddenly flew into the house at such a fast speed that Yu Jiao couldn't even catch where they came from. She saw a row of men in dark tights standing in the house.
They were all thin and strong. They all knelt on one knee and said respectfully to Yu Jiao, "Greetings, Master."
Yu Jiao was a little surprised. She turned around to look at Liu Ziqi and asked in confusion, "Big brother, who are these people..."
Liu Ziqi smiled gently and patted the back of Yu Jiao's hand. "Don't be afraid. These people are your birthday gifts from big brother. Although their martial arts are not as good as Gu Yun's, they can stand on their own when faced with danger. From now on, they are yours. Just blow this phoenix whistle to summon them out."
Upon hearing this, Yu Jiao was about to return the Phoenix Whistle to Liu Ziqi. These people were all well-trained and it was obvious at first glance that they were not ordinary warriors, as they must have been painstakingly trained for many years. How could she use these people?
"Big brother, you should keep these people for yourself." Yu Jiao handed the jade whistle to Liu Ziqi and said, "I am just a girl in the boudoir. It would be a waste if these people followed me."
Liu Ziqi took the jade whistle and hung it around Yu Jiao's neck. "For big brother Yu, nothing is more important than your safety."
Although he planned carefully because of family feuds and national hatred, compared with Yu Jiao's safety, these were nothing to mention.
He could give up revenge, but he couldn't let anything happen to Yu Jiao.
Seeing that Yu Jiao was about to take off the jade whistle, Liu Ziqi stopped her and said, "These people are no different from the dead soldiers. They have already recognized you as their master. If you don't accept them, they will no longer be of use to anyone."
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