Brothers and Sisters, Cousins ​​(First Update)

The maid pulled the curtain, "Old lady, the second son is here. Read"

When Nian Jincheng entered the room, he saw his grandmother, Qiu, smiling and teasing a colorful parrot, with his brother, Nian Jinxing, the eldest son of the Nian family, leaning beside him.

The grandmother was kind and the grandson was filial, and the family was happy.

Nian Jincheng bowed properly and called his grandmother and eldest brother, but no one seemed to hear him.

The sun shone through the carved window lattice. The room was lit with the best silver charcoal, bright and warm, but Nian Jincheng stood half of his body in the shadow, like a superfluous person.

The nanny whispered a few words in Qiu's ear, and Qiu then divided her attention from her precious grandson and parrot to Nian Jincheng.

Only three points, looking at Nian Jincheng with slanted eyes, as if she didn't care at all. When she spoke, her tone was lazy, "You are always busy, how do you have time to come to see me, an old woman?"

The nanny pursed her lips. Among the grandchildren, only Nian Jincheng is the busiest. No matter how busy he is, he will come to pay respects every day as long as he is in the capital. However, eight out of ten times, Qiu Shi refused to let him in.

In the eyes of outsiders, the second son of the emperor, the pride of the Nian family, and the one with a bright future, has never been liked by the elders since he was a child, no matter how hard he works and how outstanding he is. Even the servants in the family can see this.

"Grandma, my grandson has received the emperor's order and will set off to Bei'an County to guard the mines today." Nian Jincheng repeated what he had just said seriously.

Qiu Shi smiled when she heard it, "Okay, good thing, go ahead, don't worry about home."

"Grandma, take care of yourself, I'm going." Nian Jincheng turned around and walked outside. Before the curtain fell, he looked back and saw that the eldest brother who had never liked him was talking to Qiu Shi affectionately.

Nian Jincheng was stopped as soon as he arrived at the gate of his father Nian Jitang's yard.

"Second Master, the master is busy. He has told us not to see anyone." The guard said with a straight face.

But Nian Jincheng had already seen Nian Jitang.

The window was open. Nian Jitang, who was in his forties, had his clothes half-opened. He was holding his concubine with charming eyes in his arms. He was happy and carefree.

Nian Jitang looked up and seemed to have seen Nian Jincheng, but he also seemed not to have seen him. He lowered his head and said something. The concubine laughed so hard that her body shook.

Nian Jincheng retracted his gaze and said expressionlessly, "When father is done, please tell him that I have been ordered by the emperor to leave the capital to guard the mines in Bei'an County. I may not come back for a long time."

The guard was stunned for a moment, "Such a big thing, do you want me to go in and report it? Maybe the master..."

Nian Jincheng turned around, "No need. It's nothing important."

His affairs were never important to his father.

Last year, he won the first place in the military examination, and outsiders praised him. However, he heard Nian Jitang say to his colleagues that it was a pity that it was not his eldest son Nian Jinxing who won the first place in the military examination, otherwise he would definitely go to the ancestral temple to burn incense.

Qiu and Nian Jitang both suggested that Nian Jincheng resign from his military position and Nian Jinxing take over.

They said that this was called respect for seniority.

Just because he was born out of wedlock, there was thunder and rain on the day he was born, and the fortune teller said it was an ominous sign. There may be other reasons, but no one has ever told Nian Jincheng.

He returned to his residence, opened and tied up his packed luggage, saw the wine jar that had been on the table for a long time, poured himself a glass of wine, stood by the window, looked at the rockery in the courtyard, and drank it one mouthful at a time.

The follower Nian Li ran in, "Sir, the prince of Beijing and Miss Qin are here!"

Nian Jincheng was very surprised to see Qin Yujin pushing Xing Yusheng's wheelchair into the door.

...

A shocking news spread in the capital early in the morning.

Three years ago, the old general Wu Yun, who volunteered to guard the iron mine in Bei'an County, and his young son Wu Huaian, who was injured and disabled on the battlefield, secretly kidnapped and killed several girls in Bei'an County!

The fourth prince Duanmu Chen, who was ordered by the emperor to investigate the case in Bei'an County, solved the biggest unsolved case in Bei'an County with irrefutable evidence and caught the beastly father and son!

And three years ago, as the Wu family father and son left Beijing, the remains of the fifth lady of the Mei family, who had an engagement with Wu Huaian and disappeared after breaking off the engagement, were also found in the garden of Wu Yun and Wu Huaian's residence in Bei'an County!

Mei Shilang entered the palace early in the morning and came out with red eyes.

And the entire Wu family in the capital was imprisoned.

Upon learning of the heinous beastly behavior of Wu Yun and Wu Huaian, the people were shocked and spit on them.

The general who once returned victorious and full of glory was so insidious and shameless behind the scenes, harming countless people, which made people's backs cold.

At the same time, the news that the emperor sent Nian Jincheng to replace Wu Yun did not attract much attention.

But some people still noticed it, such as Xing Yusheng.

…

This was the first time Xing Yusheng visited another family after arriving in the capital, but it was not the first time he met Nian Jincheng.

Last month, at the Qin Mansion Poetry Meeting, Nian Jincheng had gone to find Xing Yusheng. The two played a game of chess and said some things that outsiders did not know, which was not pleasant.

Qin Yujin had dressed up carefully. When she saw Nian Jincheng coming out, she smiled and explained, "Excuse me for disturbing you. My cousin learned that General Nian was going to Bei'an County, and I want to ask General Nian for help with something."

"What can I do for you, Xing Shizi?" Nian Jincheng looked indifferent.

Xing Yusheng's face was pale, with a cloth bag on her knees and her hands on it. "There is a Qiu Ming Villa in Bei'an County, which is my family's villa. Before coming to the capital, my grandmother and I lived there for a while. I met a friend in Bei'an County, and when I learned that General Nian was going there, I wanted to ask General Nian to help me take a few books to her."

Qin Yujin chuckled, "My cousin never mentioned such a friend before. I'm curious about what kind of person he is. My cousin cares about him so much that he even asked for his grandfather's treasured book to give to him."

"Okay." Nian Jincheng took the book from Xing Yusheng, "Where does Xing Shizi's friend live? What's her name?"

"She lives in Sujia Village, Feiyan Town, Bei'an County." Xing Yusheng said.

Nian Jincheng's fingers holding the book suddenly tightened.

But the next moment, the name Xing Yusheng said was different from what Nian Jincheng thought in his heart...

"Su Liang?" Qin Yujin was curious, "My cousin's friend's name is very special."

"It's a girl, General Nian, don't make a mistake." Xing Yusheng said.

Qin Yujin was surprised, "Woman? Could she be my cousin's confidante?"

Xing Yusheng tilted her head slightly and frowned, "Just a friend, cousin, don't talk nonsense."

"Oh." Qin Yujin was very kind to Xing Yusheng, and smiled when she heard it, "I misunderstood."

"General Nian?" Xing Yusheng noticed that Nian Jincheng was distracted, "I heard that you have been to Sujia Village?"

Nian Jincheng nodded, "I passed by there when I was on a business trip last time."

Xing Yusheng knew that Nian Jincheng passed by Sujia Village that time because he was ordered to track down Gu Ling's whereabouts.

But it has nothing to do with the current situation.

Qi Yan, who went to deliver medical books to Su Liang, has not returned to Beijing yet. Xing Yusheng heard that Nian Jincheng was going there, and he happened to ask for a few medical and poison books from Mr. Qin, intending to give them to Su Liang, so he asked Nian Jincheng to take them over.

"I wonder if Master Xing has anything to say to Miss Su Liang?" When Nian Jincheng mentioned this name, a girl wearing a wedding dress, thin and timid, with heavy makeup on her face appeared in his mind.

He had indeed been to Sujia Village, met Su Liang, and talked to her.

At this moment, Nian Jincheng really couldn't understand how that girl could be Xing Yusheng's friend? Although he knew that Su Liang grew up in the capital, he didn't have a good impression of her that one encounter.

However, Nian Jincheng and Xing Yusheng were not friends. Although he was puzzled, he didn't ask too much.

Xing Yusheng shook his head, "General Nian just helped to bring the book, nothing else."

Qin Yujin took off an exquisite embroidered sachet from his waist, "Cousin, I really want to meet Miss Su, can I give this to her? I made it myself."

Xing Yusheng took a look, "It's up to you."

Qin Yujin wrapped the sachet with a handkerchief and handed it to Nian Jincheng.

Nian Jincheng took it and put it in the cloth bag given by Xing Yusheng, "Nian will definitely take it there."

"Thank you, General Nian." Qin Yujin's face flushed slightly.

"Goodbye." Xing Yusheng finished speaking, and Qin Yujin pushed him away.

Nian Jincheng returned to his room, opened the cloth bag and flipped through it. There were three ancient books, two medical books, and a poison book.

Nian Jincheng looked puzzled, put the cloth bag into his luggage, and set off with his entourage.

He went to Bei'an County to guard the mines. The soldiers were all there, and only the master and servant were on the road with light luggage.

It was unknown when he would be able to return. Nian Jincheng rode out and looked back. No one from the Nian family came out to see him off.

"Young Master, let's go. We still have to hurry. If we go late, the Fourth Prince will be dissatisfied." Nian Li sighed.

Nian Jincheng just raised his whip when he heard Nian Ruxue's voice, "Second brother, wait!"

Nian Jincheng turned his horse's head and saw Nian Ruxue running out with her skirt lifted.

"Take care on the way, second brother."

"Yes."

"When you get there, be careful that the fourth prince will frame you."

"No."

"Return to Beijing as soon as possible."

"I will obey the emperor's orders."

"This is the snack I made. Take it with you on the way."

"Okay. Fourth sister, practice martial arts well and I will test you when I come back."

"I will!"

Nian Jincheng took the snacks given by Nian Ruxue, got on the horse again, and waved to her, "Go back! Don't worry about me!"

Nian Ruxue smiled sweetly, "Take care, second brother!"

After walking a long way, Nian Jincheng looked back and still saw Nian Ruxue standing at the door. He felt a little warm in his heart and rode towards the city gate.

Nian Ruxue went to Qiu's place, and Nian Jinxing was still there.

"Did the second brother leave?" Nian Jinxing asked lazily.

"Gone." Nian Ruxue sat next to Qiu and massaged her legs naturally.

"Finally, I don't have to see that annoying face every day!" Nian Jinxing snorted coldly.

Nian Ruxue frowned, "Brother, you have to do something to save face. If you treat the second brother well, he will definitely repay you with ten times the kindness."

Nian Jinxing sneered, "Is this why you rush to get close to him every day?"

Nian Ruxue did not refute, "If the second brother makes achievements in the future, it will be good for us."

"That will be good for you. I, the eldest son of the Nian family, have been compared to a bastard and lost face!" Nian Jinxing's face suddenly darkened.

"Brother, we all prosper together and we all suffer together..." Nian Ruxue sighed.

Nian Jinxing played with the agate beads in his hand and sneered, "He is just a martial arts champion who has never fought a war. When will the glory of the Nian family depend on him? It is still unclear whether he is a descendant of the Nian family!"

Qiu's face sank, "Xing'er, don't talk nonsense!"

Nian Jinxing realized that his words just now were mocking his father, and he slapped himself in the face, "I was wrong, grandma, don't be angry, it's my fault if you get sick. Xue'er, get out of the way, I'll give you a leg massage."

Qiu smiled and nodded Nian Jinxing's forehead, "How old are you to be so poor? Your aunt came back from the palace with a message, asking you to pay attention to your words and deeds outside, so that she can praise you to the emperor and give you some advice when you are here. Find an important position in the army."

Nian Jinxing suddenly stood up and said solemnly, "Yes!"

This made Qiu laugh and bend down, falling on Nian Ruxue.

…

But they said that after Xing Yusheng and Qin Yujin left Nian's house, they took a car back to Qin's house.

Qin Yujin smiled and said, "I wonder if Miss Su will like the sachet I gave you."

Xing Yusheng said calmly, "My cousin is not interested in drinking. She doesn't want to make my friends. She clearly wants someone Nian to take your things with her."

Qin Yujin blushed, "Cousin, don't talk nonsense!"

"Could it be that my cousin insists on accompanying me at last year's house today because she thinks Ajun is unreliable?"

"My cousin and that girl Su Liang have an unusual relationship, right?"

"You are overthinking, she is already married."

"Cousin, you actually gave a book to a married woman thousands of miles away? What's your intention?"

"Books are just for reading. It's best to give them to friends. They're not like sachets. They should be carried with you."

"I told you it was for Miss Su!"

"Oh, I also gave it to Miss Su."

"coincidence."

"It's a coincidence."

Hearing Qin Yujin's laughter from the car, Qi Jun, who was driving the car, looked at the sky speechlessly.

Although the cousins ​​Xing Yusheng and Qin Yujin rarely met each other before, they had a good relationship. Today, they had their first "quarrel", which was also strange.

"How did my cousin and Miss Su meet?" Qin Yujin was curious.

Xing Yusheng thought for a while and said, "She has a pear tree at home, and the pears are delicious."

Qin Yujin was stunned for a moment, "What then?"

Xing Yusheng changed the subject without warning, "Do you think Nian Jincheng will stay in Bei'an County?"

Qin Yujin thought for a while and said, "No way."

"That's not necessarily the case." Xing Yusheng said.

Qin Yujin reacted, "Cousin, you haven't told me how you met Miss Su?"

Xing Yusheng sighed slightly, "She is a doctor. I was seriously ill at that time, and she came to save me. So she is not only my friend, but also my savior."

Qin Yujin's expression turned serious, "I see, no wonder my cousin gave her a medical book. My cousin should have told me earlier so that I could prepare more serious gifts for Miss Su."

Qi Jun said outside, "Miss Su's cooking is delicious. I have eaten the buns she made by herself."

Xing Yusheng hummed, "Ajun, your monthly payment is gone this month."

Qi Jun held his forehead and said, "Master, that bun was given to me by Miss Su."

"Next month's monthly payment is gone," Xing Yusheng said.

Qin Yujin couldn't help laughing, "Ajun is so miserable. But even he has eaten the steamed buns made by Miss Su, but my cousin and I have not. It's really a pity. The steamed buns are so delicious, why is monthly money so important? Ajun, you Say what?"

Qi Jun said weakly, "Miss Qin, please stop teasing me. Monthly money is very important. I haven't married a wife yet!"

"My cousin can't even get a wife, why are you anxious?" Qin Yujin teased Xing Yusheng again with a smile.

Xing Yusheng hummed, "That's right, no one wants to marry a sick guy like me. But if General Jincheng is a talented person next year and has many admirers, it will not be difficult to find a wife."

Qi Jun thought, to sum up today's quarrel between brother and sister Xing Yusheng and Qin Yujin in one sentence, that is: "Come on, let's hurt each other"...

However, Qi Jun thinks Qin Yujin is very good, and Xing Yusheng is much more cheerful now that she has this sister.

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Update 4:00 p.m.