Chapter 180 Returning to the Capital 2
Father…
She opened her mouth, but no sound came out.
Her knees buckled, and she was about to perform a long, long-overdue salute to her returning father.
A pair of large, strong hands steadily supported her arm.
"Ningning, Daddy's back."
A thousand words can be contained in these few words.
Tears burst forth, surging and rolling down.
Xie Sangning suddenly raised her head, like a drowning person finally grabbing onto a piece of driftwood, and tightly gripped the large hand that was supporting her!
"father…"
Over the course of ten years, Xie Zhenting has sketched his daughter's image countless times under the cold moonlight on the frontier, from a delicate and beautiful young child to a graceful and stunning young woman.
Time may blur the details, but it has made the longing clearer.
He was about to speak again when he was interrupted.
"Ten years have passed since we last met. My little sister has grown into such a graceful young woman. Have you missed your brother?"
Xie Sangyu had moved even closer with a grin at some point.
He still wore that carefree, handsome face, his peach blossom eyes glistening with tears. As he spoke, he reached out and casually ruffled Xie Sangning's hair, slightly messing up her meticulously combed hair.
This action drew good-natured chuckles and sighs from the surrounding crowd.
After ten years of separation, the siblings are so close, who would find it inappropriate?
I just felt a pang of sadness in my heart.
Xie Sangning was taken aback by her brother's sudden intimacy, and then a warm feeling welled up in her heart. Thinking of the hair she had done early in the morning, she punched Xie Sangyu in the chest with a light but firm punch.
The fist did not land.
Xie Sangyu's well-defined hand firmly intercepted her sister's punch.
However, he did not let go, but instead pulled hard!
Caught off guard, Xie Sangning felt the cool, gleaming silver armor instantly press against her cheek, followed by her brother's broad chest.
Xie Sangning gasped briefly. In front of everyone, under the watchful eyes of thousands, she instinctively tried to struggle and push him away. This was improper, and even worse for her brother's reputation!
"Don't move!"
Above his head, Xie Sangyu's deep voice rang out, thick with a nasal tone, completely devoid of his usual frivolity.
Those arms that seemed to casually embrace her were now like iron hoops, pressing her tightly into their embrace without leaving any gap.
Xie Sangning's struggle froze instantly.
She could clearly feel her brother's tall body trembling. A drop of scalding liquid fell onto her neck without warning, making her heart tremble!
"My father always said that older brothers should avoid having younger sisters..."
The hoarse voice, choked with sobs, broke through the air above her head, "I know it's against the rules... but I couldn't help it, little sister... ten years... I almost didn't make it back... finally... finally I'm back alive to see you..."
Every word struck Xie Sangning's heart like a heavy blow.
The hand that had been pushing him away slowly fell to his sides.
Her slender arms slowly rose and tightly wrapped around her brother's waist and back.
A silent embrace speaks louder than a thousand words.
At the city gate, the crowd who witnessed this scene erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers mixed with sobs!
"Great! Great!"
"This is true family love! It's so touching!"
"Ten years! It's been a long time! What's wrong with a hug!"
Countless people were deeply moved by this sincere family affection, and many wiped away tears from their eyes.
Yes, after ten years of separation and the worry of being separated by life and death, what is a transgression in a hug at this reunion?
However, not everyone was moved by this sincerity.
Beside the carriage of the Marquis of Yongning's residence, Wei Yan stared intently at the two figures embracing tightly.
"Shameless! Immoral and corrupt!"
She practically spat out those words through clenched teeth, her voice sharp and piercing, drawing sidelong glances from several noble ladies nearby, who revealed disdainful expressions.
"How can you hug and cuddle with your brother in public! Is this how the Xie family is raised?! Wait for me... wait for me..." She was so angry that she trembled all over and couldn't think of any more vicious words. She just wanted to rush up and tear the two of them apart!
Madam Wei grabbed her daughter and scolded in a low voice, "Yan'er! Shut up! Consider the occasion!"
At the back of the crowd, Xie Wuyou stared blankly at the brother and sister embracing.
The burning pain on her face and the humiliation of being publicly shamed had not yet subsided when she was suddenly struck by the glaring scene before her eyes!
On what grounds?!
Why is Xie Sangning able to receive all of her uncle's attention and her brother's favor?
And she doesn't even have the right to get close?
Why should she have to suffer all kinds of contempt in the Yongning Marquis's mansion?
Why is Xie Sangning allowed to be so high and mighty, enjoying all the pampering?!
Overwhelming hatred and resentment gnawed at her heart, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.
She bit her lower lip hard and tasted blood.
After an unknown amount of time, Xie Sangyu's tense body finally relaxed slightly.
He took a deep breath, as if to expel all the pent-up frustration of the past ten years.
He slowly released his arms, but still held his sister's shoulders, and lowered his head slightly.
Those peach blossom eyes, which always held a casual smile, were unusually bright at this moment.
"Too thin, too thin," he whispered, gently wiping away the tear stains on Xie Sangning's face with his fingertips, his movements careful and cautious.
"My little sister has grown up too."
There was a hint of heartache in her voice.
Xie Sangning met her brother's gaze, trying to force a smile, but it was more heartbreaking than crying.
She nodded vigorously, her voice choked with emotion, "Brother...it's good that you're back...it's good that you're back..."
"alright."
Xie Zhenting finally spoke, taking a step forward: "This is not the place to talk. Take your sister to the car."
"Yes, Father!"
He carefully protected his sister, avoiding the crowd, and walked towards the carriage that had been prepared in advance.
Xie Sangning obediently followed her brother's lead, turning back to look at her father every few steps.
Xie Zhenting nodded slightly to her, and she felt relieved. With Xie Sangyu's help, she stepped onto the carriage using a footstool.
The heavy carriage curtains fell, blocking out the countless probing gazes from outside.
Just then.
"Big brother—! My dear big brother—!"
A heart-wrenching wail rang out!
Xie Zhenting was just about to get ready to enter the palace when he heard this wailing, and his sword-like eyebrows suddenly furrowed into a knot!
He slowly turned around, his expression extremely impatient.
really.
The crowd parted to reveal two figures stumbling and falling like actors in a theatrical performance.
It was his second younger brother, Xie Chengzong, and Lady Wang!
This couple is practically a carbon copy of Xie Wuyou's dramatic fall at the city gate!
The only difference is that the acting is more exaggerated and the expression is more sorrowful.
They really are a family; it made everyone want to laugh.
Xie Chengzong crawled forward almost on his hands and feet, tears streaming down his face, while Wang Shi, with disheveled hair, wailed and cried, beating her chest and stamping her feet, as if she had encountered a catastrophe.
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