At night, in the side room at the guest house for those from Lián County. Li Hong finally slept comfortably after he received treatment from Su Qiu.
Hmm... It's so comfortable, I don't want to get up. It's been a long time since I've sleep comfortably on a soft mattress. After... Gasp!
Li Hong opened his eyes. Realized that he was in a different room, even his clothes were changed into more clean and softer fabric. Still in daze, he then realized he didn't feel the stabbing pain from his legs.
" Awake? Thanks God that you finally open your eyes. " searching for the speaker, Li Hong saw a teenager with darker skin tone, Su Jie.
Didn't felt any animosity from Su Jie, he asked, " Where is this? Did you save me? Where is my brother? "
" Just relax. Your body is still weak, kid. This is the guest palace for the Lians. Your brother is with the Duchess. Here drink this first, then I'll take you to see him. " Then Su Jie passed the warm medicine to Li Hong.
But then, Su Jie suddenly cried. " Sniff...sniff... I'm sorry but hu hu hu ". Then he starts crying in his handkerchief.
Li Hong, " .... "
Graaack.... The door opened. Then, Li Hong saw two more teenager dressed the same hanfu like Su Jie.
The one with smiley eye, Su Ning saw that Su Jie was the one who is crying. " Gosh, Su Jie! I thought the one who's crying is him, but who knows it's you?!" Then, Su Jie start to bicker with Su Ning. Hence, the room was soo chaotic.
Act like he doesn't care about those two, the scholar-looking like, Su Qiu walked near Li Hong. " Just ignore them. How are your feelings? Do your legs still feel burning? "
Slightly bowed his head, Li Hong thanking Su Qiu gratefully, " Thanking physician for taken care of me. I'm fine, my legs also not very painful anymore. "
With a small smile, Su Qiu patted Li Hong 's shoulder and said, " You don't have to thank me, I'm just doing my job. Since you're awake, how about we take you to Her Grace? Your brother really worried about you. "
Remembering his little brother, Li Hong smiled brightly. " Yes, please. "
Then, Su Qiu faced the still bickering couple. " Jie, bring the wheelchair."
" .... Oh! wait a minute! "
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Arrived at the main room, Li Hong saw a beautiful lady with raven black hair smiled gracefully, sat on the arhat couch. With the small lotus between her eyebrows, he knew she's the Duchess of Lian.
Then, on her lap, there's two child slept while she patted their hair. The left side was with golden hair, Li Ming while the right side was a cute baby with pale pink hair.
After Su Jie pushed the wheelchair until nearing the Duchess, Li Hong gave his greeting. " This humble prince, Li Hong greets Her Grace, the Duchess of Lian and the Grand Sorcerer "
Grand Sorcerer? Hmm, this child is sharp! He knew that I'll never helped the royal family as Duchess of Lian. Fine, let's hear his wish." Oh? It's been a long time since people called me the Grand Sorcerer. So, what's your wish? "
Li Hong 's heart beats wildly. This is the first time he met the Duchess. Unlike the rumor, he felt the Duchess is a very kind person. Especially after knowing that she was the one who helped both brothers. So, Li Hong tried to make a bet. A bet that change their life. A bet for a future!
" This humble prince... This prince wants Your Grace to take my brother, Ming er under your wing! ". With red face, Li Hong said loudly. He never thought that she'll be soo direct.
He's cute! Xuě Lian was amused with how Li Hong replied to her question. So, she teased him. " Why should I? What would you give me in return? "
Flustered. Li Hong replied, " This prince.... this prince ca....can... I will give you my body!!! "
Xuě Lian; " .... " Who taught him that?! Tell me, I swear I will not kill you!!!
Crashhhhh!!! The tea porcelain dropped by Su Jie, who was really terrified. With loud voice and crying face, he yelled " Master! How could you?! He's just a seven years old child!!! " щ(゜ロ゜щ)
Xuě Lian: " .... " This blockhead!!! I haven't said anything yet!!!
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With the loud voice of Su Jie, Bai Li and Li Ming woke up. While rubbing her eyes, Bai Li spoke with Xuě Lian " Aunty... Li er is hungwy "
While the other child on her lap, pitter patter to his brother. Smile brightly and tugged Li Hong 's sleeve.
Xuě Lian really want to kick that Su Jie. "Sigh Li Hong, I'll take you both with me.... Su Ning, take this blockhead out and prepare the food! " Forget it! Make sure these children eating is more important!
" Aunty, what is a blockhead? ", Bai Li was curious about the new word.
Xuě Lian really don't want to answer! Thankfully, Su Ning arrived with food at the right time. Purposely avoid that question, " Come, come children sit at the table there! Let's eat! "
After put all the food, Su Ning drag the still crying Su Jie. Then, they start to bicker outside.
It's warm. Li Hong really like the atmosphere right at that time. " Ming er, here eat more. " Even when eating this big brother remembered about his sibling. Li Hong put more side dish in Li Ming 's bowl.
Li Ming smiled, and also do the same to his brother and Xuě Lian. Bai Li also wants do the same, so Xuě Lian helped her as she can't hold chopstick properly.
" Hong er, actually it was not me who saved you. It was Jie Ge, Ning Ge and Li er who saw and helped you both. So, the one who should you repay is not me. I'm just follow the flow. Besides, our Lian County can still raise more kid "
" So, it's like that... I'll remember that in my heart. " Who knows that crybaby brother is the one that saved me....
" Aunty.... Li er really, really, really miss Gwampa Cheng and Nanny ". Bai Li said while pouted. This place is not fun at all!
" Okay, tonight you guys must sleep early. Tomorrow, we must go to the Empress Dowager's birthday and watch the show. Then, we go back home, alright? "
" Show? " The kids trio didn't know what a show is but just felt excited to get out of here.