Ich denke an dich, wenn der Wind weht

Kapitel 46

"you………………!"

A hand covered the boy's mouth, stopping the torrent of words that was about to spill out.

"Qinglan, from now on you are not allowed to make a sound. I will tell you what you want to know later. If you don't agree, go back to your room first." After a moment of silence, Xie Yunshu let go of his hand, pretending not to see his younger brother's aggrieved look, until the boy nodded sullenly.

Xie Quheng coughed but didn't say anything.

"Please sit down."

Jia Ye took her seat indifferently.

After a long while, Xie Qinglan sat down heavily, staring at her hatefully.

I hate you.

Jia Ye was flipping through a book, leaning against a pillar, half-reading and half-dozing, as if she hadn't heard anything.

"Did you hear that!" the boy's voice rose.

"That's so noisy." Jia Ye sighed, rolled up her book, and prepared to go somewhere else.

The boy stubbornly blocked his way. "I'm talking to you."

"say what."

The boy was speechless, and after thinking for a long time, he said, "I hate you."

"…………"

"You'd better stay away from Third Brother."

"…………"

“You are not good enough for him at all. Only ladies from prestigious families like Yingluo and Fengge are worthy of being with him.”

"…………"

"A heretic like you would be better off leaving as soon as possible, and don't even think about climbing into the Xie family's door."

"…………"

Seeing him racking his brains and struggling to come up with a sentence, she raised her eyebrows.

It's finally over, that's good.

He turned and walked in another direction. Anyway, the Bai family compound was full of courtyards, and he would always find a way to get back to his room.

"Did you hear me or not?" The boy was stunned for a long time before leaping up and chasing after him.

"I heard you, what else do you want?" Her eyes darted down slightly, and a chubby little figure peeked out from the doorway. She instantly felt a sense of foreboding.

Seeing that she seemed guilty, Xie Qinglan felt a little smug.

"Now you know who you are, right? It'd be best if you left tomorrow—no, today. That way I'll let you go and not reveal your background. Otherwise, you won't even be able to leave the Bai family compound. The Demonic Sect is the enemy of the martial world, no matter how young you are…"

"I initially thought you two were somewhat similar, but now I take back what I said."

The girl coldly interrupted him, her patience almost gone. "You're much dumber than I thought. You should use your brain sometimes, otherwise I'll wonder how long you can survive without the Xie family."

She finished speaking crisply and decisively, then scooped up the little devil who had fallen against her skirt and tucked him into her arms.

"Since you like the Bai family so much, you can send this brat back. If you want to make a scene, do as you please. I won't play along."

Before the words were even finished, the person had vanished from sight.

He hadn't even seen where they were going. He was stunned for a long time, then looked at the boy who had suddenly appeared in his arms, staring at each other with wide eyes.

After a while, the chubby little man opened his mouth.

"Sister, I hate you, waah..."

"I may have to leave for a few days."

The girl, lying on the couch, didn't even lift her head, her mind buried in a bamboo counting rod.

"Some things have come up at home." He touched his dark hair. "It shouldn't take too long."

"Is it tricky?"

How do you know?

"For your father to mobilize three sons, it must be a small matter?" A slight sneer appeared on her beautiful lips. "Your return is quite timely."

He smiled silently and sat down beside her.

"We are five brothers."

"The eldest brother is upright and straightforward, and is most like our father; the second brother was weak since childhood and was taken to the mountains by a kind elder to learn medicine, and I heard that he has already made some progress; the fourth brother stayed in Quanzhou with our third uncle who had no children; the youngest is Qinglan."

"After I disappeared, my mother only had Qinglan, who was still young, to make her smile. My father couldn't bear it, so he relaxed his discipline. Although he passed the test and was allowed to go out, he is still a child at heart. Please don't take offense if I have said anything offensive."

Jia Ye curled her lips into a smile.

"Father probably let him out to give him some experience, but this time there's been a lot of trouble. My elder brother and I discussed it and decided to let Qinglan stay in the Bai family. If he's disrespectful to you, we can punish him lightly. He's not a child anymore, and he should know his place sometimes." People are more tolerant of him because of his Xie family title, but he's young and arrogant, and he's spoiled without realizing it, which is definitely not a good thing.

"If he can make me angry, that's a skill in itself." Boredly fiddling with the counting rods, the ignorant child remained unconcerned. "Besides, I have no obligation to teach him a lesson for you."

"I knew you'd say that." He smiled slightly, his fingertips gently stroking her fair face.

Jia Ye glanced at his expression and suddenly said, "Be careful. It would be a joke if you didn't die in Tianshan but instead fell in Jiangnan."

"It's not that bad."

Pushing her loose hair aside, Jia Ye changed the subject.

"I'm thirsty, peel a few cherries for me."

"I thought you didn't like it." She picked up the plain bowl, and with a gentle flick of her finger, the tiny cherry pit fell out, leaving only the tender, juicy flesh.

Jia Ye leaned lazily against the tatami, savoring the cherry in her mouth like a cat waiting to be fed.

How many days will you be gone?

"About ten days."

"If you don't return by the fifteenth, I won't wait any longer." Having enjoyed the surrounding scenery to the fullest, he was gradually becoming a little bored.

"Okay." He thought for a moment. "Keep an eye on Qinglan for me, make sure he doesn't cause any trouble."

She gave a soft snort. "I hate being a nanny."

"This is the last time," he said with a smile.

A bright red cherry hangs on your lips, is bitten into by your fine white teeth, and falls onto the tip of your tongue, delicate and tempting.

"How do the cherries taste?"

"Try it yourself." She didn't seem to care much, and picked up another one with her delicate hand.

She was suddenly licked on the corner of her lips, and she stared at the handsome face that was so close to hers.

“Indeed quite good.” He smiled knowingly and lowered his head again.

Death Mission

As soon as Xie Qinglan stepped out, she saw a figure walk into the next courtyard.

He frowned inwardly. That shameless woman was still there; she went out for a while and then reappeared in front of him. If his third and eldest brothers hadn't repeatedly warned him, he would have thrown her out or simply told the Bai family about her background. She would probably be crying and begging for mercy by now.

My older brother said she was older than him.

He was disgusted to see her taking advantage of her youth to deceive and cheat. Her expression was always one of aloofness and arrogance, and he found her utterly displeasing. He couldn't understand why his third brother always indulged her and was even so gentle with her. Feng Ge was secretly heartbroken, and he felt guilty for it, almost revealing everything he knew.

If it weren't for that accident that year, Third Brother should have already married Bai Yingluo. Even though they couldn't miss each other, fortunately there was still Bai Fengge. He really hoped to have another sister-in-law like her, someone from a good family, beautiful and elegant, well-educated and polite. He believed that his father and Old Master Bai thought the same way.

If only that witch weren't here, everything would be the same as before.

Every time I see my outstanding brother showing leniency and protection to a demonic woman from a cult, even submitting to her whims, I feel unbearably frustrated that such an excellent person could be so bewitched.

Hearing the whispers of the martial arts figures, servants, and maids temporarily residing at the Bai family's residence, openly and veiledly insulting her, filled him with indescribable pleasure. Unfortunately, all the jeers were like a gentle breeze to that shameless vixen; she didn't even spare him a glance, preoccupied with her own amusement, even disappearing for several days to escape the loneliness. He was certain that when his third brother returned, he would give him a thorough dressing-down, hoping for a humiliating beating and expulsion. If it weren't for his eldest brother's orders against any rash actions, he would gladly do it himself.

In comparison, the girls from Jiangnan are definitely more endearing.

Thinking of Shuang'er, whom he had rescued at the teahouse a few days ago, a smile unconsciously crept onto his face. That delicate and gentle girl, her pitiful state when she was bullied by the bully, her shy gratitude after he helped her, and her clever and considerate nature after being taken in by the Bai family—she was all so adorable that she evoked deep tenderness in one's heart.

It's a pity my father was very strict with the family, otherwise...

His face flushed red, and he strode towards the kitchen.

After removing the bundle from his shoulders, a maid brought him a plate of fresh fruit and a pot of warm tea.

Presumably out of respect for Xie Yunshu, the Bai family, despite their disdainful gaze, still maintained proper etiquette.

He had been gone for a while, and she figured things should be almost done. In a couple of days, it would be the fifteenth day, and if he didn't come back soon, she wouldn't have the patience to wait any longer.

With his experience over the past few years, even a difficult situation wouldn't be life-threatening. Since we'd have to part ways sooner or later, this timing is good; it doesn't mean he's breaking his promise.

After thinking for a while, she poured herself a cup of tea and took the first sip.

On the straight official road, several strong horses galloped with all four hooves off the ground, sweat pouring down their glossy black coats and their panting heavily.

"No, we have to rest. The horse can't take it." The third rider shouted and reined in his horse. With a long whistle, the swift horse slowed down, its legs trembling slightly.

The days of rushing around had left everyone exhausted, and those who stopped couldn't hide their anxiety.

"Perhaps the other side hasn't made a move yet, and maybe we can get there first," Song Yushang thought optimistically.

"I'm afraid it's too late if the information we found in Nanjun is true." Xie Quheng frowned deeply.

"Before I leave, I asked Jia Ye to look after Qing Lan. He'll be fine," Xie Yunshu said reassuringly, though he himself was also quite worried.

"My biggest worry wasn't him. I never expected that this conspiracy wasn't targeting the Xie family, but rather the Bai family in Hangzhou. Given the methods of the Prince of Nanjun's heir, I really don't dare to imagine what the situation is like over there."

“With Xue Shi here, young master, you can rest assured.” The man who first reined in his horse added a word of advice, then turned to his companion and muttered privately, “If she really would meddle in this kind of thing.”

"I think it's unlikely. You know her personality." He shrugged pessimistically. "It's already a lot of face for her to protect the eldest brother. Why would she care about those unrelated people?"

"I didn't expect the boss to actually have such a background."