The wicked sister-in-law is in charge; meals include fish and shrimp.

Chapter 112 We thought of the same thing

"Brother, are we leaving?"

Before going to sleep, Helian Zhiyan ran to Helian Yue, grabbed his clothes with her little hand, and tilted her head up to ask.

She wanted to see her parents, but she couldn't bear to leave this place; she had no choice but to stay.

Helian Yue squatted down and pinched her little face, saying, "In a few days, your brother will take you to the Southern Wilderness, and then we will return to the capital."

They can't stay here forever. Their families are still suffering and waiting for him. He needs to collect all the evidence as soon as possible to clear the name of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.

Helian Zhiyan sighed softly, and seeing his slightly furrowed brows, she couldn't help but ask, "Where's Sister Luo Zhi? Did Brother tell Sister Luo Zhi how you feel?"

Helian Yue shook his head gently, and Helian Zhiyan lowered his head.

If they were all ordinary people, the brother could freely pursue the woman he loves, instead of having to wave goodbye even though he's clearly reluctant to part ways.

"Xiao Yan, come here quickly."

Wen Luozhi had been leaning against the doorway at some point. She waved to Helian Zhiyan, and Helian looked over and she smiled slightly at him.

Helian Yue smiled back, but his expression was somewhat unnatural.

Did she hear everything they were saying? But judging from her expression, she probably didn't?

"Sister, did you come to ask me to sleep with you?"

Helian Zhiyan ran over and placed her small hand in her palm, holding it tightly as if afraid of letting go.

Wen Luozhi gently tapped her little head. "Aren't you going to hear a story today? But there's a new one!"

She had already finished telling the story of Journey to the West. She originally wanted to tell the story of Water Margin, but that was too long. They were supposed to leave in a few days, so she decided to just tell some short stories from the textbook, such as "The Peacock Flies Southeast" and "The Peasant".

"Okay!" Helian Zhiyan clapped her hands happily. Originally, she was about to pull Wen Luozhi back to her room, but when she caught sight of Helian Yue's dejected expression, she turned and gently swayed Wen Luozhi's hem. "Sister, how about we tell the story here today? I want my brother to listen with me."

They were all leaving, and she was determined to seize this opportunity to let her brother and Sister Luo Zhi spend more time together, even if Sister Luo Zhi had a slight crush on her brother.

Wen Luozhi looked at the two figures, one big and one small, and nodded helplessly. Since she was leaving anyway, she would just make do with them for now.

Helian Zhiyan moved a stool for her and placed it by the bed. She sat down facing Helian Yue, while she herself sat on the bed and happily swung her legs.

Wen Luozhi didn't think too much about it and plopped down on the stool. Her soft and pleasant voice reached the ears of the two siblings.

Once upon a time, there was a woman named Liu Lanzhi who fell in love with a minor official named Jiao Zhongqing.

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In the end, Liu Lanzhi committed suicide by jumping into the water, and Jiao Zhongqing also hanged himself from a tree, dying for love.

The story was over, and Helian Zhiyan's eyes were filled with tears. "They were so pitiful. They clearly liked each other so much, but they didn't end up together."

Helian Yue disagreed, saying, "If they love each other, why not fight for it? The woman was straightforward when she threw herself into the lake, but the man hesitated for a long time before hanging himself from a tree. I don't think he was any more resolute than the woman."

Wen Luozhi's eyes lit up when she saw him. She had thought the same way before, believing that Jiao Zhongqing was not as passionately in love as described in the narration, and that he was not as devoted as Liu Lanzhi, a woman.

It is biased to approach ancient stories with modern thinking from any angle, and it is even more unfair to judge ancient people with modern values.

But that was just her personal opinion; she never expected that Helian Yue would think the same way.

"Congratulations on your high promotion! Like a steadfast and enduring rock, you will live a thousand years. But the reeds and rushes, though strong for a time, will wither in an instant. While you enjoy your former glory, I alone face the Yellow Springs."

Helian Yue recited these lines softly, then chuckled and shook his head. "The woman is innocent; it's hardly the act of a man to clear his name with a few words."

Wen Luozhi seemed to have found a kindred spirit. She leaned closer with delight, her eyes shining, and said, "I think so too. This man is so mean."

Helian Yue blushed and his heart raced as he looked at her suddenly close face. "It's getting late, Luo Luo, you should go back to your room and rest."

He moved back a little, turning his head away from her, and said to Helian Zhiyan, who was covering her mouth and chuckling, "When you get back to your room, don't disturb your sister Luo Zhi's rest."

He knew this little devil all too well; as long as she begged for a story, Wen Luozhi simply couldn't refuse.

Although the words were spoken lightly, Helian Zhiyan sensed a strong sense of threat and warning in them.

"Hmph, I always listen to my sister." She jumped off the bed, pulled Wen Luozhi out, and made a face at Helian Yue as she closed the door.

Once inside, Helian Zhiyan took out a sachet from her bosom, held it out with both hands, and presented it to Wen Luozhi. "Sister, I'm leaving now. This sachet is for you."

"I hope that when you see the sachet, you will think of me." She grinned, showing her two front teeth, looking extremely cute. When she saw Wen Luozhi looking at her, she brought her hands closer.

This sachet isn't hers, hehe; she secretly stole it from her brother.

This was given to my brother by my aunt on the way, so it's not unreasonable to give it to my sister Luo Zhi, right?

Wen Luozhi took the sachet. The embroidery on it was exquisite, and the fragrance was her favorite. It was light and pleasant to smell.

"Hmph, although it's a bit ugly, I'll reluctantly accept it."

While she said this, her hands betrayed her, hanging the sachet around her waist and patting it with satisfaction.

Helian Zhiyan's eyes darted around, and she said coquettishly, "Sister, can you wear this when you go out tomorrow? It looks so pretty!"

Wen Luozhi patted her head. "Since you're leaving soon, I'll grant you this little wish."

She doesn't usually like wearing these kinds of random things, but this sachet has a faint orchid fragrance that is very pleasant.

Helian Zhiyan nodded her little head vigorously, then pulled the blanket over her head and covered her mouth to giggle under the covers.

If my sister wears a sachet, other men will definitely think she has a love interest, and my brother will have far fewer rivals. How clever she is!

The next morning, Wen Luozhi got up and went out, only to see Helian Yue sweeping the yard.

He was wearing the black brocade robe that I had bought for him. When I was buying clothes for my family, I inexplicably felt that this one would suit him very well.

His clothes perfectly outlined his figure; just looking at his physique was enough.

Sure enough, Wolf Overlord circled around him, his wolf eyes gleaming with envy and jealousy.

Seeing Wen Luozhi come out, it let out two pitiful howls, "Why don't I have this?! When I can transform into human form, I want to wear this too! You buy it for me! I want something even better looking than this!"

Wen Luozhi raised an eyebrow, her sarcasm obvious: wait until you can transform into human form! And that's assuming you don't end up looking like a deformed monster!

"Good morning!" she greeted warmly.

Helian Yue turned around upon hearing the sound and saw ripples appear in Wen Luozhi's eyes, which had been as calm as a lake.