Is that how it is?
Qin Yanzheng listened to Song Lan's thoughts without saying a word for a long time. Suddenly, he turned his wheelchair to Song Lan's side and put his arm around her.
Perhaps his actions were too sudden, because Song Lan did not react for a long time.
Yes, she was clearly stunned at this moment, letting the man hold her shoulders tightly, her mind completely blank.
Qin Yanzheng's dark eyes were filled with heartache, and at the same time, he felt a deep respect for Song Lan. Now he finally understood what Qin Boyan had said.
—My sister-in-law has changed; she's become completely different from before!
Not only does he understand traditional Chinese medicine, but more importantly, he is also highly skilled in medicine and possesses superb martial arts skills, wielding a wooden stick like a spear with impressive agility...
Recalling what his foolish younger brother Qin Boyan had said to him, Qin Yanzheng felt that the doubts in his heart were instantly explained.
He unconsciously tightened his arms around his chest.
"Qin Yanzheng, what are you doing?"
Song Lan was puzzled.
"Don't move, and don't speak!"
Qin Yanzheng's voice was soft and gentle, which made Song Lan even more confused, wondering why he had become so abnormal.
With her lips slightly pursed and her peach blossom eyes filled with doubt, Song Lan remained silent and made no further move.
After a long while, Qin Yanzheng released his wife, whose shoulders he was holding, and turned his wheelchair to face Song Lan, taking her hands in his again.
"I just wanted to give you a hug, but because I can't move around easily, I could only put my arm around your shoulder. I'm sorry I startled you!"
"you……"
Song Lan was at a loss for words for a moment.
Is it really necessary to apologize for this? What was he thinking? Has he forgotten that I'm his wife?
Feeling both helpless and amused, Song Lan smiled and said, "No need. You don't need to apologize to me. We're husband and wife. Your actions just now didn't offend me."
After a pause, Song Lan asked curiously, "But why did you suddenly want to give me a hug?"
"There's no reason why, it's just what I think."
He felt sorry for her and thought of holding her... A delicate woman, born into a noble family in a feudal imperial society, cared for the people of the world. First, she used her medical skills to help people, and then she took on the responsibilities of her father and brothers to go to the frontier to protect the country. Although she spent several years pacifying the grasslands, she ended her life at the age of 23.
Qin Yanzheng felt that in that world, the world where Song Lan originally lived, people must feel regret and grief for the passing of their hero.
But they must also be incredibly proud of their heroes.
Life ended at the age of 23, but it was short yet brilliant, shining brightly!
"I don't think that's right."
Song Lan shook her head.
Seeing her deep in thought, Qin Yanzheng couldn't help but laugh out loud: "What's wrong?"
"Your mood was off; the moment you put your arm around my shoulder, it was obvious you were not in a good mood!"
Song Lan spoke with certainty.
Upon hearing this, Qin Yanzheng raised an eyebrow almost imperceptibly: "Really? I don't think my emotions are abnormal." His senses are sharp; no wonder he's a great general who leads armies across the battlefield!
"You're not telling the truth."
Song Lan pulled her hand away from the man's palm and stood up. "You can sit down for a while. I brought back some herbs that need to be sorted and dried." Before Qin Yanzheng could respond, Song Lan had already turned and left.
Staring at the empty doorway, Qin Yanzheng came to his senses after a long while. Then, he picked up the book that was lying face down on his lap.
But after a while, not only did I not turn the page, my thoughts also drifted away without me realizing it.
"Second brother, why aren't you going in?"
"Shh! Big Brother seems to be thinking about something, keep your voice down!"
Outside the door, Qin Boyan put his index finger to his lips, lowered his eyes and winked at his younger brother, Xiao Wu. Seeing the younger brother nod his head, he raised his hand to indicate that they should go to the living room to talk.
"Why won't you let me in to see my older brother? I want to play with him, is that not allowed?"
The two brothers came to the living room, and the adorable little boy, Xiao Wu, expressed his dissatisfaction.
"Didn't you see that Big Brother was thinking about something?"
Qin Boyan pinched the baby's chubby cheeks, then sat down on a nearby bamboo chair and said, "If I let you in, wouldn't that interrupt my brother's thoughts? That wouldn't be good."
"What could my brother be thinking about when he's not at work?"
The adorable little boy, Xiao Wu, frowned.
"Adults have many things to think about on a daily basis, which is beyond the understanding of a little kid like you."
Qin Boyan gave a casual reply.
Upon hearing this, the adorable little boy "humphed" and raised his childish voice: "I'm not a little one, I'm almost six years old!"
To prove he wasn't lying, the little guy straightened his back, raised his hand to show his height, and said, "Second brother, look at me! I've grown so tall! I'm no longer a shorty who can't even walk!"
Qin Boyan chuckled. He looked the child up and down for a moment and said, "Aren't you a little too confident? In my eyes, you're just as short and stout as I am!"
"Second brother, you're bad!"
The adorable little Wu stares wide-eyed.
"What's wrong with me? I'm just telling the truth. If you can't accept it, it just means you're not very tolerant."
With his legs crossed, Qin Boyan smiled and shook his head.
"Hmph! You mean second brother, I'm going to give you the silent treatment!"
After saying that, the adorable little Wu ran out of the living room with his short legs.
Watching his retreating figure, Qin Boyan couldn't help but laugh out loud again.
"Second brother!"
Qin Yanzheng's voice came from the room.
"Hey! I'm here!"
Qin Boyan responded and got up to walk towards Qin Yanzheng's room. "Big brother, did you need something?"
"Close the door."
Qin Yanzheng said it casually.
Qin Boyan said "Oh" and casually closed the door.
"sit."
Pointing to the chair beside him, Qin Yanzheng gestured for his silly younger brother to sit down.
"Big brother, you're not planning to set up a trap for me, are you?"
Qin Boyan approached slowly, then sat down in the chair with a feeling of unease, looking at his older brother Qin Yanzheng with a probing gaze.
"You mentioned this to me before... Now I have something I'd like to ask you again."
As soon as Qin Yanzheng spoke, Qin Boyan felt even more uncertain, unsure of what his elder brother wanted to ask him.
And should we ask again?
Did he say anything to his older brother?
Why doesn't he remember?
Although he had some doubts in his heart, Qin Boyan's expression did not show any obvious abnormality. He said, "Big brother, ask away. As long as I know it, I will definitely tell you."
"You once said that your sister-in-law has become very different from before. Could you tell me exactly when she changed and what caused the change?"
"Oh, so that's what it was about!"
Qin Boyan's tense nerves relaxed slightly, and he raised an eyebrow: "Didn't I mention this to you, brother?"
"Don't keep me in suspense, just tell me if I ask."
Qin Yanzheng's expression darkened slightly.
Startled, Qin Boyan immediately became much more composed. He cleared his throat and said, "My sister-in-law's change occurred not long after Mom's burial. I remember that day I went with my sister-in-law to her adoptive parents' house, but I didn't go into the courtyard..."
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