The young master tilted his head and looked at Chu Jinglin, who didn't know where to put his hands and feet. This seemed different from the brother he had imagined.
Why does it look like I'm not very smart?
The young master turned his head and asked with his eyes, is this really my brother?
Han Xiao lowered his head and coughed lightly. He didn't know why Chu Jinglin would be like this when he saw the young master. Was he a completely different person from the one he had seen before?
"Come in, it's quite hot outside." Han Xiao said a little unnaturally. It was already June and the sun was indeed a bit strong.
Lu Qingyun glanced at the sun above his head, then looked at the few people. Why was the atmosphere so awkward when the two of them recognized each other?
Han Xiao asked Chuyi and Shiwu to arrange the things in the box. These were for the young master, and the young master could do whatever he wanted with them.
The young master held Han Xiao's hand, and his nervous little hands were a little sweaty.
"Yes, you all come in." The young master mustered up the courage to look at Chu Jinglin. Although he couldn't call him brother at the moment, at least the young master was willing to talk to him.
Chu Jinglin thought optimistically that this was a good start: "Okay, the sun is shining brightly outside, let's go in quickly."
He said he wanted to walk with the young master, but the young master stiffly hid behind Han Xiao.
Chu Jinglin didn't care. He just thought that the young master was a little shy, and walked to Han Xiao's side with a little embarrassment.
This way I'll be closer to the young master.
The servant came up and poured tea, which was all the best tea that the young master had collected from Master Ruan. This was enough to prove how much the young master valued Chu Jinglin.
"Third Young Master, my cook's cooking skills are very good. You must try it later." Han Xiao saw that the young master didn't say anything, and he didn't know what the young master thought of Chu Jinglin.
Chu Jinglin stroked the jade pendant around his waist and looked around. The place was small but very exquisite. It was obvious that the owner had decorated it with great care, and a warm atmosphere was everywhere.
It seems that what Lu Ming said was right. Ruanruan married into a good family, which made Chu Jinglin feel better.
"Okay, then I'll have to try it later." Chu Jinglin's meals are all carefully cooked every day, and he has never eaten ordinary home-cooked meals. Lu Ming also said that Han Xiao's family's food is good, so he just came to try it today.
Thinking of this, Chu Jinglin looked at the young master again. Seeing that he was secretly looking at him, Chu Jinglin did not interrupt him but said softly: "Ruanruan, are you...are you okay now? I came here in a hurry today and didn't bring anything good. But if you like anything, you can tell me and I will ask Lu Cheng to get it for you."
When the young master heard Chu Jinglin calling him, he shook his head gently. He didn't have anything he liked, as long as he could be with Han Xiao, it would be good enough.
Chu Jinglin lowered his head somewhat disappointedly. The young master felt a little uncomfortable when he saw Chu Jinglin's expression: "I...I have everything I need. My parents treat me very well, and my husband treats me very well too. You...you don't have to worry."
The little master is so soft and cuddly. How can I not bear to see such a soft and cute brother?
Chu Jinglin's eyes were a little moist, and he turned his head away awkwardly so that no one could see the tears in his eyes.
He is the third prince, how could he cry in front of others?
"I'm fine too. If you have any difficulties in the future, just go to Lu Ming." Chu Jinglin took out a jade pendant from his arms and handed it to the young master.
What the young master took was actually a piece of very precious mutton-fat white jade, on which were carved flowing clouds and a hundred blessings. The cloud patterns were shaped like continuous ruyi, implying endless ruyi and happiness.
"This was the gift your father wanted to give you. I also have one." Chu Jinglin took out another jade pendant from his clothes.
It's a little bigger than the one in the young master's hand, but judging by the jade material, it seems like two jade pendants were taken from the same piece.
The young master clenched the jade pendant in his hand, placed it in his arms with great care, and lowered his eyes. Was it actually given by his father? So did his father like him very much?
Feeling that the young master's mood was a little off, Han Xiao put his arm around the young master's shoulders and whispered in his ear, "Ruanruan?"
The young master raised his head, trying to smile, and shook his head at Han Xiao to indicate that he was fine. Then he looked at Chu Jinglin and said firmly, "I want to know why you gave me to my father in the first place."
Chu Jinglin's heart ached and he stood up excitedly: "Ruanruan, it's not what you think. Daddy never thought of giving you away. He was looking forward to your arrival more than anyone else, but..."
Chu Jinglin didn't know how to tell the young master the rest of the story. He clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, "It's just that in the palace, Daddy was framed by a villain. In order to protect you, he asked Uncle Lin to secretly take you out of the palace."
"Is that really the case? What about my father? Did he ask you to come find me?" The young master looked at Chu Jinglin expectantly.
Chu Jinglin closed his eyes to stop himself from thinking about the fire that year, but he wanted to know the truth. Chu Jinglin didn't know whether he should tell him that in order to protect the young master, his father was willing to die in the fire.
But looking at the young master's expectant face, Chu Jinglin couldn't help but panic: "Daddy has passed away..."
As expected, the expression on his face that was full of anticipation just now suddenly became tears and the young master turned his head and buried himself in Han Xiao's arms.
Trying to find a bit of comfort from Han Xiao, Han Xiao sighed in his heart. He had already guessed this would be the result, but it was too cruel for the young master.
No one spoke for the rest of the time, only the young master's soft sobs could be heard.
After a long time, the young master raised his head from Han Xiao's arms. His whole face was a mess of crying and his eyes were red and swollen.
"I'm sorry, I... I just couldn't help it." The young master's voice became hoarse.
Chu Jinglin felt very distressed when he saw the young master like this. He walked to the young master and wanted to hug him, but when he saw the young master's eyes were red from crying, he retracted his hands.
After crying, the young master's emotions became much more stable. Seeing the worried and cautious expression on Chu Jinglin's face, the young master's heart suddenly felt a little bit of throbbing.
The feeling of being with Han Xiao was different. It was as if they were connected by blood. The person in front of him was his biological brother, and he loved him very much. Suddenly, the young master felt much more relieved.
Even though it was a pity that his father had passed away, he still had his brother, his father, and Han Xiao, so he was not alone.
Thinking of the young master smiling with tears in his eyes, he took the initiative to walk in front of Chu Jinglin, hugged him gently, and then whispered "brother"
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