Chapter 324 Guess if I believed you because you accidentally clicked the wrong button, or if I believe you're a pig?
A heroic and unrestrained image gradually took shape in Sheng Sheng's mind.
Young general, my elder brother is amazing! I really want to meet him in person.
"My eldest brother is amazing! He's so young and he can already lead troops into battle!"
"Yes, my brother is a righteous and honest person, a very good person."
Xie Yunwen lifted the blue satin, revealing a set of fine writing implements on the tray.
When Xie Yunchuan saw him open it, he said, "My elder brother also wrote a letter to Father, mainly about the southwestern fortress. However, he also said something in the letter—that he has been at the border for many years and has not been in contact with you for too long, so he does not know you as well as we do. But he remembers that you love to read, so he chose a set of writing materials to give to you."
"Thank you, Eldest Brother!"
Xie Yunwen felt a mix of emotions. He hadn't expected that his elder brother, who was far away on the southwestern border, would still be thinking about his thirteenth birthday.
"Alright, take everything to the storeroom in the Wenyuan Hall."
Seeing that Xie Yunwen's eyes were about to redden, Xie Yunchuan said, "Today is your birthday, you can't spend it crying."
"Yes, yes, Fourth Brother, why don't you show us around the Wenyuan Hall!"
"good."
The siblings visited the Wenyuan Hall together. Xie Yuxiao stopped by briefly to give Xie Yunwen a birthday gift.
Large boxes of gold and silver jewelry were carried into the Wenyuan Hall's storeroom, Xie Yuxiao's intention being to add some weight to the Wenyuan Hall.
Xie Yuxiao only stayed for a short while before leaving. This place was full of juniors like them, and he didn't want to spoil the fun.
"That's great, Fourth Brother, you're rich now too." Sheng Sheng rested her chin on her hand and leaned against Xie Yunjia, laughing.
"Yeah, Fourth Brother, why don't you give me a box? I'm so broke lately!"
Xie Yunwen looked puzzled and asked Xie Yunqi, "How could that be? Consort Li has always been indulgent towards you in this regard. Don't you always carry around a big bag of gold ingots?"
"Alas, fortunes change every eighty years, never underestimate a young man's potential, Fourth Brother!" Xie Yunqi sighed deeply, one hand supporting his forehead and the other under his elbow, his heart aching.
Xie Yunwen: "..."
People usually say "Don't underestimate a young man's potential," but in his case, it's become "Don't underestimate a young man's wealth."
Seeing that he still looked puzzled, Xie Yunqi sighed in disappointment, "Fourth brother, you don't care about your brother at all. Have you forgotten that when we were in Haicheng, Shengsheng and I covered all the medical expenses for the people of Haicheng? I didn't have enough money then, so I borrowed from Shengsheng. Now, as soon as I have money, it flows back into Shengsheng's pocket. I don't keep a single penny for myself!"
Xie Yunqi seemed genuinely disappointed; he stopped calling him Fourth Brother and started calling him Fourth Imperial Brother.
"Oh, I remember now."
"Oh?" Xie Yunqi repeated, "Oh? Fourth brother, what do you mean? Your brother is going to become a pauper! I am the fifth prince, a famous little tyrant in the capital. If people know that I am a pauper, won't I be laughed at?"
Xie Yunwen: "...Oh, so that's why."
"So what?" Xie Yunqi's eyes widened. "Fourth Brother, you're not my fourth brother anymore! You don't care about your only younger brother at all!"
Xie Yunqi clutched her chest in anguish and began to recount her heartbreak and sorrow, which nearly made Sheng Sheng and Xie Yunjia laugh themselves to death.
Xie Yunjia couldn't stand it anymore and slapped Xie Yunqi on the head: "Give me a break, stop causing trouble for Fourth Brother here."
After saying that, Xie Yunjia said to Xie Yunwen, "It's alright, don't be afraid, Fourth Brother. You must keep your word and not give him a single penny."
Xie Yunwen smiled and said, "There's really no way he can succeed, because I plan to give all this money to Shengsheng."
"Huh?" Sheng pointed at himself, "Give it to me?"
"Well, the journey to Jin is long, and no one knows what we will encounter along the way." Xie Yunwen frowned slightly. "I want to help, but I can't. I can only give all this money to you and the Crown Prince. If anything happens along the way, having more money will make things easier. Also, don't skimp on food, clothing, and lodging. It's definitely not as good as being in the palace outside, but with money on you, you can try to get the best."
To everyone's surprise, Xie Yunwen thought this way.
He was both amused and exasperated. Xie Yunwen's words were actually thought out by Xie Yuxiao in a more comprehensive way than Xie Yunwen's.
Xie Yuxiao was afraid that his precious daughter would be wronged, so his plan not only included giving her a lot of money, but also intending to give them a jade pendant representing Xie Yuxiao's identity.
The meaning of this jade pendant is self-evident; it symbolizes Xie Yuxiao's identity, so seeing the jade pendant is like seeing Xie Yuxiao in person.
This is tantamount to giving them a privilege to run rampant within the Yu Kingdom.
In the event of any unavoidable situation, this jade pendant would be their most precious life-saving charm.
"Fourth brother, you don't need to do this. Sheng Sheng has plenty of money of her own, and Father and Mother have prepared enough. If you bring yours along too, Sheng Sheng is afraid of being robbed as soon as she goes out."
Xie Yunwen pursed her lips, somewhat saddened: "But, besides giving money, I don't know what else I can do to help..."
Xie Yunyang and Shengsheng went on this trip because of him. He couldn't contribute his time or effort, so he could only contribute money.
He knew that others wouldn't think anything of it, but how could he be at ease doing nothing and just watch the two of them travel all the way to the State of Jin for him, just to get a single herb?
"Of course we have!" Sheng Sheng tugged at Xie Yun's sleeve with a serious expression. "Sheng Sheng and the Crown Prince are currently troubled by something. Fourth Brother, you can definitely help us!"
Xie Yun glanced at Sheng Sheng, a hint of confusion in her eyes.
How could he not know what he was troubled by?
“Uh, yes, that’s true.” Xie Yun met the resolute gaze that sounded like someone going to war, and nodded firmly in return.
Never mind, I'll just go along with it.
As for what it is, since Sheng Sheng can say it like that, she must have already thought of a reason.
So Xie Yun-yang stopped talking after saying the first half of his sentence, lowered his head and looked at Sheng-sheng, waiting for Sheng-sheng to give a reason.
To everyone's surprise, Sheng Sheng calmly tugged at his sleeve again, urging him, "Tell me quickly, Crown Prince, what did you say to Sheng Sheng on the way to Wenyuan Palace? Now repeat it to Fourth Prince."
Xie Yunzhang: "...?"
On the way to Wenyuan Hall, he told her...?
Didn't they meet at the entrance of Wenyuan Hall?
Xie Yunqi, as always, was confused by Sheng Sheng's words. He was the one who came to Wenyuan Hall with the Crown Prince. Didn't Sheng Sheng and the Crown Prince meet at the entrance?
"Little sister, do you remember... ah!"
Just as Xie Yunqi was about to ask a question, a slap landed heavily on the back of his head, making his head buzz with pain.
Xie Yunqi was three parts bewilderment and four parts annoyance. He covered the back of his head and looked back to see Xie Yunjia's hand still raised in mid-air, smiling at him.
Seeing him looking over, she smiled slightly and said, "Oops, my hand slipped."
Xie Yunqi glared at her incredulously: "Accidentally slipped your hand? Xie Yunjia, are you alright? Do you think I should believe you slipped your hand or that I'm an idiot?!"
Xie Yunjia tilted her head: "But you are a pig, so there's no need to believe such a thing. Your statement is self-contradictory."
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