inspire-indiana Chapter 227 Asking for help, brother
Chapter 227 Asking for help, brother
"Brother, you speak first." Chan Yi thought that her own affairs could not be explained clearly in just a few words, so it would be better to let her brother speak first.
Xiao Yuan took a sip of tea, put down the jade teacup, looked at his sister's eyes as bright as spring water and said, "Sister, it's been a while since you came home. I wonder what your plans are for your future life?"
Chan Yi's heart skipped a beat when she saw her eldest brother's inquiring gaze. Could it be that he discovered that Pei Jin had sneaked into her boudoir last night?
This damn Pei Jin, who looks like a decent human being, prefers to do this kind of thing. I don’t know what my eldest brother would think. He must have thought that I had given in, so he dared to sneak in and spend the night with her.
Pei Jin, you're dead! Her face slowly turned red, and she lowered her eyes shyly and said, "Brother, what else can I plan? An'er is getting older, and I can slowly let go. I can devote more attention to running the two shops in the future."
"Sister..." Xiao Yuan saw a bit of spring on his sister's face, and thought of what his second brother said yesterday, and felt a little uncomfortable, "Brother, don't hide it anymore. What do you think about you and Pei Jin?"
"Brother..." Chan Yi became more and more embarrassed. She stroked the scars on her palms and lowered her head without saying anything. To be honest, she really hadn't thought about these things for a while. If Pei Jin didn't appear, she would be able to remain calm, but as soon as he appeared, her heart would be affected by him, making her hate herself.
"Sister, I heard a lot of rumors outside today. They all said that Pei Jin saved Miss Lu, and their two families might...maybe...will...renew their relationship." Xiao Yuan said in a low voice, his voice gentle.
Chan Yi hung her head and said nothing.
"Sister, I don't mean anything else. You have to make your own decisions on some matters. Only you know whether Pei Jin is suitable to be your husband." Xiao Yuan picked up the green jade cup and said slowly, "But if you still have some feelings for him, maybe..."
He smiled gently and said, "I've thought about it. Compared to most of the children of the noble families in Beijing, Pei Jin's character and ability are indeed outstanding. It's just that there were rumors that he was injured in the northern border..."
Xiao Yuan suddenly realized that what he said was a bit rash, but after all, it was for the happiness of his sister, so there was nothing wrong in saying a few more words.
"Brother, I understand. However, now is not the right time for this matter. I... I haven't been able to completely accept him. After all, when I think about the past, I can't get over it. Maybe, he and Miss Lu are meant to be together. That's fine too." Chan Yi lowered her head and covered her burning cheeks with her hands.
"Sister, don't be anxious. Marriage is destined by God." Xiao Yuan understood his sister's mind. His sister was still struggling. Pei Jin, boy, it's up to you.
"Brother, I have an urgent favor to ask of you." Chan Yi sat up straight and looked at Xiao Yuan seriously.
She took a deep breath and said slowly, "You also know that I once received a favor from a sister. When we fled to Jiangyin, it was thanks to her great help. Otherwise, if we were discovered by Pei Yunshan and others, the consequences would be disastrous. Now that I heard that she is in trouble, I really can't sit idly by, but this matter is really tricky. If it is not handled properly, it may even implicate our Zhenguogong Mansion."
Xiao Yuan nodded slightly after hearing this, thinking that this matter must not be an easy one. Looking at his sister's embarrassed eyes, he smiled and comforted her: "Sister, tell me, no matter what difficulties you encounter, as long as you speak, I will do my best to help you."
Chanyi nodded gratefully and stood up. She looked outside the door and after making sure there were no other outsiders, she asked Qinghe to guard the door to prevent anyone from eavesdropping on their conversation.
After everything was ready, she told Xiao Yuan the true identity of her third sister and the difficulties she was facing.
"So that's how it is. The concubine of King Nanyang... Madam Li?" Xiao Yuan couldn't help but frown after hearing this.
This news really surprised him. He didn't expect that the person his sister wanted to save was someone from Prince Nanyang's Palace. Regardless of whether she was involved in the conspiracy, even if she was innocent, she was a favorite concubine of Prince Nanyang. It was an impossible task to take her away safely without alerting other people.
His Majesty had already ordered that all the people in Nanyang Palace be placed under house arrest, and sent the Imperial Guards to closely guard the palace. Except for the officials who were ordered to investigate the conspiracy case, no one was allowed to set foot in the palace. In this situation, not even a fly could fly out of Nanyang Palace.
"Brother, what do you say we should do?" Chan Yi was very worried. This matter was indeed difficult for her elder brother.
"Sister, don't panic. I'll go and ask around first. After all, this lady's life won't be in danger for the time being." Xiao Yuan said in a deep voice.
"Okay, brother. Then I'll trouble you." Chan Yi nodded.
"Why be polite to family members? I'm going back first. Qianqian, don't worry too much. Let big brother think of a solution. This matter requires long-term consideration. Even if the person is rescued, she must be given a new identity." Xiao Yuan stood up and said gently to his sister.
Chanyi sent her elder brother away and sat there thinking for a long time before she perked up and asked Qinghe to come over and apply ointment on her.
"Girl, this ointment is really good. After applying it twice, the wound has scabbed over." Qinghe said worriedly while applying it, "Girl, please don't leave scars on your hands. It would be a pity if such beautiful hands were left with scars."
"Shouldn't it be?" Chan Yi stretched out her hand to take a look and said calmly, "It's okay even if there is a scar. As long as I don't think it's ugly, that's fine."
"Miss, please don't say that. I don't agree. I heard that there is a kind of jade skin cream for removing scars in the palace. Why don't you ask Madam to ask the Queen for a bottle?" Chu Yue, who had just come in, said with a pout.
"Please don't mention it. My aunt is still sick. It would be my fault if I bothered her for such a trivial matter." Chan Yi sneered and let Qinghe put on cotton gloves for her.
Inside the Taiji Hall, the emperor had a kind face. He looked at the handsome Pei Jin and smiled, "It is true that heroes emerge young. Shen Zhi has made a great contribution this time. He easily captured the traitor in one fell swoop."
"Your Majesty, I don't deserve it." Pei Jin bowed and knelt, "These are all the merits of Your Majesty and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. I alone cannot take on this credit."
"Very good, Shenzhi is a humble person, I like him." The emperor nodded with a smile, "I asked you to come here today because I thought your health should be fine, right? It's time for you to start a career, get married and have children."