Chapter 403 Han Shiyi comes back and gives gifts to his sisters
Han Shiyi lied.
When Chen Mu Nian asked him if he liked the painting, he said it was okay...
In fact, he liked her very much, but he couldn't tell Chen Mu'nan about his love.
He was afraid that his little thoughts would be seen by others.
At night, after everyone had gone to bed, he carefully took out the portrait of Nana. Because the portrait was too large, it was inconvenient for him to carry it with him, so he cut off his sister's half and only kept the half of Nian Nian, which he carried with him.
As for his sister's portrait, he naturally kept it and placed it in a storage box.
Late at night, he was sleepless. He leaned against the moonlight outside the tent and looked at the portrait in his hand, as if she was right next to him.
But Han Shiyi felt indescribably ashamed for having such shameless thoughts.
Thoughts.
He called out softly.
***
The Chen family of the Marquisate of Kyoto.
Nian Nian, who had fallen asleep in the middle of the night, suddenly woke up.
Chunyu, the maid who was sleeping outside, hurried forward.
"Girl, why did you wake up in the middle of the night? Are you feeling unwell?"
Because Nian Nian is in poor health, the servants around her are very cautious. In addition to their main jobs, it is mainly because Nian Nian is kind to the people in her yard, and everyone is willing to make sacrifices for the girl.
Nian Nian shook her head slightly, "I'm not feeling unwell, I just had a dream and woke up suddenly."
Chunyu brought some water to Nian Nian.
Nian Nian took a sip and asked what time it was.
Chunyu said, it’s still early, you have only slept for two hours.
Nian Nian couldn't make sense of the situation in her dream, and she didn't understand why she dreamed of Han Shiyi.
Han Shiyi stood in front of her covered in blood, saying that she was in his heart and he wanted to see her before he died.
To be precise, Nian Nian was awakened by Han Shiyi who was covered in blood in her dream.
After drinking some water, Nian Nian asked Chunyu to go outside and she lay down, but she didn't sleep much that night.
Nian Nian soon forgot about this dream. She was worried for a few days, but Kyoto was too far away from Mobei. Her worry was unnecessary and could not help at all.
I was just busy with the things in front of me.
After a while, she received a letter from her brother saying that Han Shiyi was going back to Kyoto and he couldn't come back, so he asked Han Shiyi to help bring some things with him.
Some are for her, and some are for Ruoruo.
Mu Nian is Nian Nian's older brother.
Han Shiyi is Ruoruo's brother.
Ruoruo calls Mu Nian brother, then in other words, Nian Nian also calls Han Shiyi brother.
They are all my brothers, so there is no need to be polite.
This is what the old man said in the letter.
Looking at his tongue-twister-like letter, Nian Nian couldn't help laughing.
Ruoruo was happy for a while, saying that her brother had returned. What she was worried about was her brother's marriage. Year after year passed, and her brother grew from a boy of twelve or thirteen to twenty years old now.
Marriage always needs to be mentioned.
As for Sister Nian Nian...
Who doesn't like it.
Just because she likes him, should Sister Nian Nian marry him?
In Ruoruo's eyes, even her own brother cannot compare to Sister Nian Nian.
She also didn't think that Sister Nian Nian would marry her brother.
Because the identities don't match at all.
It was winter when Han Shiyi returned, but the winter in Kyoto was much warmer than in Mobei.
But after arriving in Kyoto, the frostbitten areas on Han Shiyi's face and hands began to itch and feel uncomfortable.
His skin became much darker and rougher, so much so that he didn't dare to see Nian Nian at all.
But when he returned to Kyoto, he had to go to the Marquis' Mansion to talk to the Marquis about the situation in Mobei, and he also had to see his sister, so there would always be a chance to meet Nian Nian.
He wanted to meet Nian Nian, but he didn't want to see her.
With his identity as a peasant, even if he was valued by the Marquis, it would not change his current identity and status. What's more, he is not good at speaking and can't say anything to please others.
Han Shiyi specially changed into new clothes and went to the Marquis' Mansion to pay a visit to the Marquis.
As soon as he arrived at the gate of the Marquis' Mansion, he ran into the carriage of the Marquis' daughter coming in. He dodged to the side and was seen by Nian Nian who got off the carriage.
She called out softly, "Brother Han, why don't you go in when you get to the door?"
Ruoruo also got off the carriage.
"Brother, you're back. I heard from the servants that you were back, so I rushed back with Sister Nian Nian. I was worried that you couldn't find me and I felt bad."
Han Shiyi: "I have plenty of time this time, so we can meet earlier or later."
Han Shiyi's eyes swept across the two girls, not daring to linger for long, for fear that his eyes would fall on Nian Nian and he would be unable to extricate himself.
Ruoruo pouted and looked at Nian Nian, "Sister, look, I've already told you that my brother has very little affection for me."
Nian Nian chuckled, "He is your brother after all, how could he be so indifferent?"
"Brother Han, let's go in together. I also want to ask you about my second brother's situation. Is he doing well in Mobei?"
Han Shiyi has some scars and frostbite on his face, but these are minor problems. They will heal soon with some ointment.
But this skin color problem will probably take a long time to change.
Han Shiyi nodded and let them in first. He followed them into the gate of the marquis' mansion.
Usually he would only answer honestly if Nian Nian asked first.
Ruoruo looked at her brother who was so dull and was really worried about him. Seeing that women like her and Sister Nian Nian, who were so familiar to her, were so taciturn and embarrassed to speak, she wondered if he was really asked to meet other women, wouldn't he be unable to say a word?
"Brother, you're already so old, but why can't you speak? It's always Sister Nian Nian who asks questions, but you don't even ask a single question, nor do you care about us..."
After being scolded by his sister, Han Shiyi asked quietly:
"Sister Nian Nian, is everything okay?"
Nian Nian chuckled and said, "I'm fine. Brother Han has been in the military camp for too long and he doesn't know how to talk or show concern."
Han Shiyi looked straight at Nian Nian.
She understands me.
"Sister Nian Nian, I'm not good at talking. If I say anything bad, please don't take it to heart."
Nian Nian: "I won't."
"But you have to be gentler with your sister and talk more, otherwise she will think you don't love her."
"I, I came back this time and brought you gifts."
Han Shiyi was a little anxious, and his tone was urgent. He wanted to say, "I love you, and I brought gifts."
Ruoruo had seen all kinds of gifts in the Marquis' Mansion, and she had no interest in the gifts from her brother, a straight man.
"Brother, you don't need to send any gifts. I have everything I need in the Marquis' Mansion."
"I know. What I gave you isn't precious. It's a set of jewelry made by a craftsman from Mobei. I didn't bring it today. I'll bring it tomorrow."
Listening to Han Shiyi's words, Nian Nian asked him, "Where does Brother Han live? Don't you plan to live in the Marquis' Mansion anymore?"
"I want to buy a small courtyard outside."
It's not for his future marriage, but he plans to keep it for his sister's marriage. After all, Ruoruo is his biological sister. When she gets married in the future, he, as her biological brother, cannot fail to prepare any dowry.
But Han Shiyi didn't make this clear.
After chatting for a while, we went to the front yard.
It just so happened that Chen Jingyan and Yun Qiao were both there today, and Nian Nian and Ruoruo also accompanied Han Shiyi to the front yard.
Let Han Shiyi go directly to the study to find Chen Jingyan.
Yun Qiao, Nian Nian and Ruoruo were talking in the side room.
"Let Han Xiaolang stay at home for dinner tonight. No matter what, he is still Ruoruo's brother."
Ruoruo is a member of the Marquis' Mansion, but Han Shiyi is not. He is allowed to eat at home because of Ruoruo's face.
"Thank you, mother."
"Why are you being so polite to me?"
Ruoruo nodded.
About half an hour later, Han Shiyi came out of the study and stood in the yard outside the door for a long time.
Nian Nian discovered it with her meticulous mind.
I just said this to Ruoruo.
Ruoruo stood up and walked outside.
Only Nian Nian and Yun Qiao, mother and daughter, were left in the room.
Yun Qiao looked at Nian Nian and asked, "What do you think of Han Shiyi?"
Nian Nian looked at her mother, "Mom, why do you ask this? Do you still want me to marry him?"
"There are quite a few men in Kyoto, but I think Han Shiyi is the most reliable and the easiest one to control." Yun Qiao said in a calm voice.
"Why do you say that?"
"intuition."
Perhaps because she can read minds, she can see what Han Shiyi is thinking. He really loves Nian Nian deeply in his heart. However, Yun Qiao doesn't know whether this feeling will change in the future.
"If you want to get married, you can consider him. Of course, if you want to marry another man, your father and I might agree after considering it."
Nian Nian suddenly laughed.
"You and my father, are you just going to indulge me like this?"
"Of course. You are our only daughter, our biological daughter."
Now they have Ruoruo, but they know in their hearts that there is still a difference between an adopted daughter and a biological child. If there is really no difference, it would be unfair to their biological daughter.
They like Ruoruo, and a big reason for this is actually because Nian Nian likes Ruoruo, and loves her very much. They will treat Ruoruo well for the sake of Nian Nian.
This is what is meant by loving someone and loving everything about him.
Nian Nian thought about it and she was also quite interested in Han Shiyi.
Then he said to his mother, "Mom, can I try to get in touch with him first?"
What does it feel like to have free love, as her mother had said before? She wanted to try it.
"Of course you can. But you can't meet alone in private."
"Don't worry, mother. I may not be interested in him."
Nian Nian laughed, and Yun Qiao also laughed happily. This little girl was deliberately trying to tease Han Shiyi.
"But don't go too far. That boy's feelings for you are not that simple."
"I know."
Yun Qiao really couldn't guess or understand what her daughter was thinking.
However, she was not willing to guess what her daughter was thinking. Nian Nian had always been a well-behaved child that made people feel sorry for her.
***
In the yard, Han Shiyi was talking to his sister in a low voice.
"I'm telling you this because I'll be busy in the next few days. I'll bring the gifts I've prepared back to you later. You can take them and divide them among yourselves."
"Brother, have you prepared a lot?"
Han Shiyi said, "It's not much, it's just for you little girls."
"Four sets of jewelry."
There are Nian Nian and Ruoruo, and the other two are Qiqi from Gu Heng’s family and Sui Sui from Maidong’s family.
However, since Gu Heng was separated from the Marquis' Mansion, the children naturally interacted with each other less often than when they lived together. If this gift was given, it would probably not be delivered in a timely manner.
As for Sister Su Su from Aunt Maidong's family.
It seems that she went out to do business with Aunt Maidong and others some time ago. Sister Sui Sui is very smart and has now started to help her parents manage the family business.
As soon as I learned a few words, I started to keep an account book.
While others were still struggling to understand their account books, Sister Su Su was already managing two or three shops.
Ruoruo was silent for a moment, then said to her brother, "I've saved some money over the years. I'm still young, so I don't buy much and won't need it. If you buy a house, I'll use the money. Let's buy a bigger one so we don't have to change houses when we get married."
"Brother, please don't reject me. I know you've suffered a lot over the years. Sister Nian Nian often tells me that you and I are biological siblings, born from the same mother. I know that if I said I still prefer Sister Nian Nian, you would definitely think I'm heartless."
"Brother, I want you to get married, find a wife, and have a few children. As for the hatred in our villa, your life cannot be filled with only hatred."
This is also the reason why Han Shiyi didn't dare to say that he liked Nian Nian and didn't dare to get close to her.
He still has a family feud to avenge.
How to like such a beautiful girl.
"Don't worry about my affairs. Just live a good life and find a good husband in the future."
"Brother, what are you talking about? Aren't those your family members my family? You are my family too."
In fact, Ruoruo wanted to persuade her brother not to put all his heart on Sister Nian Nian.
There is no way she will marry you.
My sister is such a wonderful person, so naturally she is the best man to marry.
Her brother is also very good, but just not good enough.
***
After Han Shiyi finished talking to his sister, he left the Marquis' Mansion directly. He had no time to look at the house because he was busy with the task assigned by the Marquis' Mansion.
But the gifts he prepared were indeed delivered to the marquis's mansion.
Four sets of jewelry in total.
The ones given to Ruoruo, Qiqi and Susu are all rubies.
What was given to Nian Nian was a set of top-quality warm white jade.
A complete set.
From earrings, bracelets, necklaces, jade pendants, to two hairpins, all are made from a single piece of jade.
The young girl liked the brightly colored ones, while Yun Qiao looked at the set of white jade and felt that Han Shiyi was really thoughtful.
The gift is valuable, but it cannot be refused.
Han Shiyi told Ruoruo that she must deliver the gift.
"My sister's is a little more plain, but it really suits her. My sister, Qiqi, and I all like this color."
"My brother is really thoughtful this time."
Yun Qiao looked at it and said, "Your brother is so thoughtful. This set of jewelry is very expensive. If I'm not mistaken, he must have hired the most famous craftsman in Mobei to make it."
"Mom, is it true?" Nian Nian also asked.
"When has mother ever lied to you?"
Especially Nian Nian's set of white jade, which has no impurities in it and is translucent throughout, just like the snow on the snow-capped mountains, crystal clear.
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