I never expected that this little brat would not only become well-behaved, but also so charming. His sweet talk is like it's coated in honey, and he can spout flowery words without batting an eye.
It's true what they say, "A scholar should be looked at with new eyes after three days of separation." Good lad, you have good taste. How could no one be interested in me, the most beautiful woman in Minchuan? Ji Ruchen is just blind.
"So tell me, is your mother prettier or your older sister prettier?" I'm the kind of person who doesn't have any other fun than stirring up trouble for others.
"Big sister is beautiful, Ling'er likes big sister." His joyful expression seemed genuine, and for a moment I was so happy that I forgot his cunning nature. I happily carried him onto the kang (heated brick bed) to eat together.
As I ate my rice, I watched the little guy staring at me with his big, bright eyes. I thought the scene was beautiful. Indeed, good things happen and people are in high spirits. My leg is healed, and the world seems a lot better now.
After the meal, my father brought out a bowl of steaming hot herbs from somewhere. You could smell the strong, bitter medicine from afar. Indeed, beautiful things are fleeting.
I pinched my nose and forced myself to drink the medicine while feeling nauseous. The little guy thoughtfully gave me his last candied hawthorn. Once the candied fruit entered my mouth, I felt like I could breathe again. This medicine was really killing me.
After I calmed down, my dad slowly took out a bag of candied fruit.
"Here, this is what your second aunt prepared for you. After all these years away, how come you still can't endure any hardship? Your pampered attitude as a young lady hasn't changed at all." Over the years, Dad hasn't changed at all. He always starts scolding people. So what if I'm afraid of hardship, fatigue, and pain? What does that have to do with being a young lady? His thoughts are jumping a bit too far.
I took the candied fruit and started eating it without answering him. The old man's words were just unpleasant, while Xiao Qingling's words were much more pleasing.
"Come on, call me 'sister' again."
"Big sister"
The little guy didn't understand why, but he still called out happily.
I wasn't quite satisfied with his performance, even though "older sister" and "big sister" are only one character different, they give off completely different vibes.
The term "elder sister" always gives the impression that there are many sisters below, while "older sister" always gives the impression of being the only one. Even though I am his only older sister, he insists on using the word "elder sister" when addressing me. I don't particularly like this feeling. I prefer to be pampered and to feel like the only one.
The little guy called out "Sister" in confusion. I was satisfied and ready to let him go. After all, I'm a grown woman now, and I can't keep picking on a kid. I have a lot of things to do, and I can't let down my legs that I've regained.
But why is my leg healed? Wasn't it cut off by that bastard Ji Ruchen? I seem to have forgotten something, as if I was taken away by someone. Why am I here?
Suddenly, I felt dizzy, and my dad quickly caught me. After a while, I felt much clearer, and the scenery in front of me gradually became clearer. The little guy was looking at me blankly. My dad cleared the table and tried to help me lie down.
I felt it wasn't necessary, as I had recovered. I was very happy, but I didn't know why. I only remembered that I hadn't seen Ji Ruchen at Liangren Residence for three months. I sent my maid to ask, but she said she didn't know. I was restless and took my sword to go out and look for him, but I was knocked unconscious.
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