"You don't understand me. Although I also grew up in the capital, I have a wild nature. While other girls like pretty jewelry and clothes, and like singing and dancing, I've always liked playing with swords and spears and running up the mountain."
Over the years, I have no other skills, but this mountain is the place I know best.
Your brother Huai said you're one of us, so I won't lie to you. Whenever we have the chance to go up the mountain and hunt, we'll have plenty of meat. If you ever crave meat, just come back with your brother Huai to eat it.
Qin Yi was completely stunned. What did they say? Go up the mountain?
"Sister-in-law, you're not joking, are you?"
I simply served the child a bowl of soup and added a few pieces of meat.
"Don't believe me? What did your brother Huai say about me?"
Qin Yi was honest and straightforward.
"He said you're very powerful, that he can't beat you, and that none of us are a match for you."
They were well aware of Qin Qinghuai's situation. His strength lay in his intellect, not in his physical skills. However, since he had managed to join the army, his basic martial arts skills were quite good. He couldn't compare to the masters, but he was better than average.
He paused, his lips twitching involuntarily. Was he sure these were Qin Qinghuai's exact words?
You can't admit to this, isn't that just blatantly inviting hatred?
"That's too much, that's an exaggeration."
"You're the regulars, I'm just a self-taught fighter. I only learned those skills because my family didn't trust me; it's all for self-defense. I can only spar with animals, I can't compare to your formally trained skills."
Qin Yi nodded blankly, then realized that something seemed off about what he was saying.
"So, did you really hunt all those wild boars?"
He was momentarily stunned.
"You said that, Brother Huai? I didn't do it myself this time, but it's still related to me, isn't it?"
She can't exactly say that these were all the wolves' prey, and she was just picking up the scraps, can she?
That would be even more terrifying, wouldn't it?
"Alright, stop thinking about it and hurry up and eat. With so much meat, how can you possibly skip it?"
"Alright, sister-in-law, then I won't be polite!"
Qin Yi is a lively person. Although he is not very familiar with Jian Dan, he is good at talking and finding topics to talk about. He is not a stranger to her, and the atmosphere is always very harmonious.
Xiao An was indeed very well-behaved. He quietly ate his steamed bun and vegetables with relish, after a simple serving of food. He was probably craving meat, as he ate the pieces of meat in his bowl in a few bites, and then stared blankly at the meat in the basin.
They were so hungry, but they didn't say a word, just stared at it longingly.
If Qin Yi hadn't been quick-witted and observant, he really wouldn't have noticed.
He put a few more pieces of meat on his plate and whispered to Jian Dan,
“I’ve seen a lot of children in the capital. No matter how sensible they are, even the Qin family’s children get excited when they see meat. This child’s behavior is really unsettling.”
"Judging from this, the illness is not too serious. At least he is still aware of the outside world, which is good news."
I guess the situation at the time was unbearable for him as a child, so he shut himself off.
She's a professional psychological counselor, but she only knows the basics and doesn't have a deeper understanding of children's psychology. She also doesn't dare to say too much and risk arousing suspicion.
Qin Yi didn't understand either, and even his appetite for meat waned.
"Sister-in-law, tell me, isn't this just like how a rope always breaks at its thinnest point, and misfortune always finds those with a hard life?"
After a moment of silence, Jian Dan Guess softly uttered a few words.
"Yes, but they are still alive after all."
Qin Yi, ......
He really couldn't refute that, after all, it was true, or perhaps there was only hope.
Qin Qinghuai didn't get a chance to come back for a while. Commander Lin was completely lost, guarding his father's body, and nothing anyone said mattered.
The others had no other choice, so they consulted Qin Qinghuai and decided to start making arrangements for the funeral. Commander Lin had been here for many years, and his comrades were willing to come and lend a hand whenever they had time.
It wasn't until noon on the third day, after all the funeral arrangements had been completed, that Qin Qinghuai returned, his face showing obvious signs of exhaustion.
"Finished with work? Why are you so tired?"
Haven't you rested at all these past few days?
When the funeral procession started in the morning, I simply took Xiao An to pay our respects and say goodbye. After all, they were blood relatives. The child is too young to understand now, but when he grows up, it will be a regret.
"Yeah, it's all done. I'm fine."
With Xiao An around, the regimental commander will eventually understand.
"Okay,"
I'm not particularly interested in other people's business.
"I've made some meat porridge in the pot. I'll serve you some. Eat it in a bit, then wash up and rest well. We can talk about it after you've rested."
It was already prepared, and Qin Qinghuai didn't try to take it. He ate a ready-made meal and then obediently went to sleep.
The days grew colder. When Qin Yi brought Xiao An over that day, Qin Qinghuai hadn't returned yet. Jian Dan was sweeping the snow in the yard when she saw the child and was completely stunned.
"What's going on? Why did you bring the regimental commander's child out?"
She felt very sorry for the child's plight, but she wasn't a person who was overflowing with compassion. She could only help out by giving things, but not more.
If you think about it, if no one else were in charge, she might pay more attention, since she still has relatives there, and she doesn't want to meddle in other people's business.
Qin Yi sighed.
"Sister-in-law, I didn't bring this out myself; I found it on the road."
Do you know what he went to do?
The little guy was walking up the mountain by himself when I was watching him!
Tell me, how bold do you have to be?
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