Si Luo remained silent for a long time, then frowned and said, "His Majesty has treated our Si family well. I cannot leave him when he is in trouble. Besides, how can I leave you behind?"
Si Lan shook her head, gave a bitter smile, her eyes full of clarity, "The Emperor has been kind to our Si family because we have value to him. Over the years, you have done more than enough for him. If you are worried about me, you don't need to. I am not a child anymore and know how to take care of myself."
Moreover, I have more opportunities to shine when you're not around.
Although the Emperor is the most exalted person in the land, once he leaves the palace, he is nothing and knows nothing. When he's out there, he can only rely on me and cannot live without me.
Upon hearing this, Si Luo frowned. "You... how come you haven't given up on the Emperor?"
Si Lan gave a self-deprecating smile, "We are husband and wife, we have bowed to heaven and earth, and I will belong to him for life. Besides, he has always been my dream. Even if he suffers such a great calamity, I will not abandon him."
Si Luo didn't know what to say.
"Even if it's just for my sake, brother should take Wen Nongnong away, far away, so she won't get in my way." Si Lan's tone was pleading as she said this.
“But…” Si Luo was already wavering, because capturing Wen Nong Nong was not his original intention, but he was worried about leaving his sister behind.
“No buts. I will be better off without you by the Emperor’s side,” Si Lan said. “The situation is already settled. Gu Heng still wants to use Wen Nongnong to force Gu Linchao to leave the capital. That’s impossible. As long as you take Wen Nongnong away from here, I will take Gu Heng out to sea and leave Daye. There will always be a place for us in this world.”
Si Luo had always known that her younger sister was a person with strong opinions, and her words were clearly not impulsive but the result of careful consideration.
"Let me think about it some more," he said in a low voice after a moment.
Seeing this, Si Lan withdrew her hand.
She understood her brother; since he hadn't refused again, it meant there was still room for maneuver, so she didn't press him any further.
"good."
The brother and sister were talking on the deck when suddenly the sound of chains and a loud bang came from inside the cabin.
The two were startled and rushed into the cabin, where they saw Gu Heng, who had been sitting properly on the edge of the bed, now lying on his back on the ground, his handsome face slightly contorted, clearly having suffered a serious fall.
Wen Nongnong clapped her hands and walked out of the cabin as if nothing had happened.
The brother and sister came to their senses and quickly helped Gu Heng up.
Si Lan carefully brushed the dust off his robes and asked, "Did you hurt yourself anywhere?"
Gu Hengjun's face turned ashen. Feeling he had lost face in front of the two men, he said gloomily, "It's nothing, you two can go out first."
Si Lan looked somewhat gloomy, but said nothing and turned to walk out.
After the two left, Gu Heng reached out and rubbed his waist, which was probably covered in bruises. He was sweating from the pain even with the slightest touch.
He had only wanted to hold Wen Nong Nong's hand, but the woman acted as if she had suffered some great humiliation and actually threw him to the ground.
He had never seen a woman with such strength.
Thinking of this, he pursed his lips, his eyes filled with melancholy. Her roughness only made him want to tame her even more.
As soon as the Si siblings stepped out of the cabin, they saw Wen Nongnong standing on the deck, gazing into the distance.
Seeing this, Si Lan suddenly felt a surge of anger. She had just thrown Gu Heng to the ground. If it were anyone else, Gu Heng would have already taken her head. But even though Gu Heng lost face, he didn't scold her at all. And she acted as if nothing had happened, and even had the leisure to enjoy the scenery here.
She hates Wen Nongnong; she has always hated her.
They hated that she had a voluptuous and alluring face, and that she attracted Gu Heng and her brother effortlessly.
Her face turned cold, and she suddenly strode forward, forcefully grabbing Wen Nongnong's arm. "Wen Nongnong, don't think you can act recklessly just because Gu Heng treats you differently..."
Wen Nongnong brushed her hand away and said calmly, "If you have any complaints, go find Gu Heng and Si Luo directly. Don't take it out on me."
Si Lan was infuriated by her nonchalant demeanor. "Wen Nongnong, you are really annoying."
"Likewise." Wen Nongnong curled her lips and sneered when she saw her extremely angry appearance.
Si Lan angrily said, "You are truly a source of trouble."
Wen Nongnong chuckled, "Are you complimenting me on my looks?" She reached out and smoothed her long hair, which had been ruffled by the wind.
Si Lan choked, and after a long while, she finally managed to utter a sentence: "You really are a shameless person."
Wen Nong Nong nodded, "Indeed, my lord often says I'm shameless."
Si Lan: "..."
She had intended to yell at her, but in the end, she was the only one who got angry; the other person didn't care at all.
Just as she was feeling annoyed, Wen Nongnong suddenly nudged her arm, and she said irritably, "What?"
Wen Nongnong pointed to her chest.
Si Lan was stunned for a moment, then looked in the direction she was looking at, and realized what she meant. She stared at her in astonishment, "You...you had a child?"
Wen Nongnong nodded, looking sad and worried, and said, "The baby is only a little over a month old. I've suddenly disappeared. They'll all go hungry. I don't even know if they've cried."
Si Lan was a little confused when she saw that Si Lan had been so arrogant just now, but now she looked worried.
It took her a while to realize, "Them?"
"Yes, I gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl." Wen Nongnong let out a soft sigh, genuinely worried.
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