After being reborn, I became the apple of my enemy's eye.

Chapter 115 Deep Affection is Useless

Seeing their dawdling, Nan Yunjing directly reprimanded Yan Yun's attendants, "So this is how unruly Zheng Yuan's servants are; they can disobey their master's orders."

He belittled the person, his expression changed, and he drove Yan Yun away as well.

"go out!"

Yan Yun ignored her and stepped forward to grab his arm that was holding the lantern.

Look at the two hands clasped together.

"Miss!" Qing'er exclaimed in alarm.

Yan Yun's heart was pounding. She had never taken the initiative like this before. Even though Nan Yun Jing was still young to her, she still believed that there was a difference between men and women.

Yan Yun's sudden outstretched hand startled Nan Yunjing.

He looked at Yan Yun.

Yan Yun pointed in the direction ahead, indicating that he should lead the way.

Nan Yunjing frowned.

Yan Yun had already taken a step forward, leading Nan Yunjing along.

She waved to Qing'er, who immediately followed.

She looked at Yan Yun's entourage.

"Miss said that Young Master Nan will protect her. You should wait here."

They had already witnessed Nan Yunjing's skills.

After Qing'er finished speaking, Nan Yunjing did not refute her, but followed Yan Yun and started walking.

The entourage behind him then stopped following.

Nan Yunjing led Yan Yun to the artificial hill. Yan Yun was wondering why there was no path here when he saw Nan Yunjing reach out and push the artificial hill aside. Before he could even be surprised, a new courtyard appeared behind the artificial hill.

Unlike the dark front yard, there are quite a few lanterns lit up here.

Nan Yunjing lowered his voice, his tone impatient: "How long are you going to keep dragging me along?"

Yan Yun looked down at his hand and immediately let go.

In the courtyard behind the rockery, the little dumpling was sitting on a stone bench. When she saw Yan Yun appear, she immediately pounced on him.

"elder sister!"

She spoke affectionately.

Before she could even get close to Yan Yun, Nan Yun Jing grabbed her clothes.

He spoke coldly, his voice dripping with intimidation: "What did I say to you?"

The little dumpling's expression froze instantly, and as she looked at Nan Yunjing's face, her smile turned into tears.

"Brother Nan, if you leave me too, I will definitely come looking for you."

As she spoke, she grabbed Nan Yunjing's arm and pressed her face against his.

Tears streamed down her face, smearing onto Nan Yunjing's face.

Nan Yunjing wiped his face, then let go and threw her to the ground.

Yan Yun followed behind and thankfully caught the little dumpling.

The little dumpling cried and said that Nan Yunjing was a bad older brother.

Yan Yun looked up at him and also felt that he was being too strict with the little dumpling.

She was about to express her dissatisfaction with her eyes, but when she saw Nan Yunjing's slightly reddened ears, she felt strange.

Nan Yunjing said sternly to the little dumpling, "Silly girl."

The little dumpling nestled in Yan Yun's arms for comfort, "Sister."

Yan Yun patted her on the back.

After bringing Yan Yun in, Nan Yunjing turned and left the courtyard.

The little girl immediately looked up, her eyes fixed firmly on Yan Yun. "Sister, I don't think what I did was wrong."

Yan Yun nodded in agreement.

She reached out and wiped away the tears on her face.

The little dumpling told Yan Yun with a smile that the older sister she brought had been crying ever since she went in, so she had to wait outside, and she still hadn't come out yet.

As she spoke, she leaned against Yan Yun's chest and yawned.

"Sister, do you think they're crying because they're sad or happy?"

Yan Yun felt that both were true, but didn't know how to answer.

The little bundle of joy held in my arms was already snoring.

Qing'er followed and prepared to take it.

Yan Yun refused. Looking at the little dumpling's adorable face and thinking about all the things she did every day, she couldn't help but laugh.

When Qing'er saw Yan Yun's smile, she couldn't help but say, "Miss, you look so beautiful when you smile."

This praise surprised Yan Yun.

But looking at the little dumpling's face, I really couldn't help myself.

Yan Yun sat on a stone bench to the side, watching the figure inside the room as he continued to wait.

Nan Yunjing left and then returned. He brought his men and demanded that Yan Yun hand over the little dumpling, saying, "Take her back."

The woman took the little dumpling from Yan Yun's hands.

Ru Qing also pushed open the door.

She was somewhat surprised to see Yan Yun arrive.

"Miss."

Yan Yun saw her red and swollen eyes and understood her feelings. Now that he saw she was alright, he felt relieved.

Ru Qing walked to Yan Yun's side, wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes. "Miss, thank you."

As she spoke, she was about to kneel down.

Yan Yunyi grasped her hand, knowing what she was about to do, and she immediately realized what was going on.

Stop kneeling. Seeing your lost sister is more important than anything else.

Yan Yun took her hand and wrote "Peace of Mind" on it.

She just came to check on things out of concern.

Ru Qing said that her sister wanted to stay.

Yan Yun was taken aback. Why was that?

Now that the long-lost sister has been found, shouldn't the family be reunited?

Yan Yun looked at Nan Yunjing.

Could it be because of the money he received to redeem himself from the Drunken Spring Pavilion? If it is, I'll give it to him myself.

Nan Yunjing looked at Yan Yun's gaze and understood what she was thinking. He looked at the room where the lamps were still lit.

He can't keep this person around.

He told Ru Qing, "Since she is your sister, then give me the three thousand taels of silver to redeem her and take her away. Even if she comes with me, she will only die young."

Ru Qing and Yan Yun were both stunned after hearing this.

Ru Qing's face darkened when she learned that her newly found sister was about to die young.

Yan Yun didn't understand why Nan Yunjing would go to Zuichunlou to look for her if he didn't bring her back because he liked her.

Yan Yun's doubts increased.

Upon hearing Nan Yunjing's words, the people inside immediately pushed open the door and ran out.

She knelt before Nan Yunjing, pleading, "Young Master, please let me stay here. I won't be greedy, and I won't cause you any trouble."

Nan Yunjing ignored her pleas.

He looked at Ru Qing and said, "Three thousand taels, take her away."

Ru Qing immediately released Yan Yun and went to her sister's side. She supported her sister's body and called out to her urgently, "Liu'er."

My body hasn't fully recovered yet; I shouldn't be out.

Ru Liu pushed Ru Qing away. Hearing Nan Yun Jing's words, she could no longer remain calm. "Don't bother me anymore. I'm fed up with hiding from you. I want to stay by your side, young master."

She crawled towards Nan Yunjing's feet, reaching out to grab his trouser leg. Her face was filled with sorrow as she pleaded with him, saying she didn't want to suffer the same fate again.

She wanted to follow Nan Yunjing, whether as a maid or anything else, as long as she could be with him.

Ru Qing felt heartbroken looking at her humble younger sister.

She felt saddened that her once well-behaved and sensible younger sister had become like this.

But she doesn't have three thousand taels right now.

Yan Yun, who was standing to the side, was willing to offer the money, but Ru Liu was unwilling to follow her older sister.

This is actually why Ru Qing has never left Nan Yun Jing's courtyard.

After she arrived at the courtyard, with the little dumpling leading the way, she easily found this secluded inner courtyard.

She pushed open the door and was naturally thrilled to see her familiar younger sister standing before her.

But her own sister didn't recognize her at all.

The scars on his face have left indelible marks; even after they have healed, the scars remain.

It was only after Ruqing spoke up and told her that she was her older sister that they were able to acknowledge each other.

The brief reunion of the sisters was followed by Ru Liu's accusations.

She hated her parents for giving birth to them but being unable to protect them. She also resented Ru Qing, who had promised to protect her but had done nothing. She was bullied by bandits and spent her time in brothels, suffering all kinds of pain. Only then did this so-called sister appear, which she could not accept. She wanted to stay in the brothel and stay by the side of the young master who had saved her.

Because compared to her older sister, she trusted Nan Yunjing more to protect her and give her a good life.

Ru Liu knew that there was nothing her sister could do right now. Although she had promised to come and save her, she had broken her promise.

Ru Liu said that from now on, they just need to live their own lives well and not say anything about taking care of each other anymore.

"You go."

Ru Liu thought she would leave quietly like this.

But she had just heard Nan Yunjing say not to leave her behind.

If she left with that so-called older sister, she would be wandering aimlessly again. Or she would become someone's maid, she overheard Ru Qing saying to the young lady outside!

No.

Ru Liu had only one thought in her mind: she didn't want to leave this place; this was the only place she could stay.

She pleaded desperately with Nan Yunjing.

"Son."

"release."

Nan Yunjing coldly uttered two words, his tone sending chills down one's spine.

Yan Yun, who was standing to the side, could clearly sense his displeasure.

Nan Yunjing looked at her and said, "Because of you, some assassins have already broken in, and bad things have started to happen."

"Young master, I will die in your place."

Ru Liu knelt on the ground and begged Nan Yun Jing, "Please, don't send me away."

Seeing her humble appearance, Yan Yun felt a little sorry for her, but he could only touch on the matter and would not interfere in the rest.

Regardless of Ru Qing's choice, I can only lend her a hand.

As for how Nan Yunjing chooses to proceed, that's his business.

Ru Qing looked at her sister on the ground. She walked over and tried to help her up, but before her hand could even touch Ru Liu, she was pushed away.

"Don't come any closer to me. You can't protect anything. What are you talking about protecting? Don't wait until I'm dead to regret it."

These words deeply stung Ru Qing and Yan Yun.