The Wenren Family on the other side.
Wenren Xue deliberately told Madam Wenren about Tian Ning obtaining so many treasures. They, along with the Grand Elder, gathered many powerful uncles from the clan, including Transformation God Stage cultivators, all to seize the items from Tian Ning.
But when the group arrived, the courtyard was empty.
A maid cautiously informed them, "Sixth Miss said she went to Wanjian Sect ahead of time."
Everyone: "..."
The little girl was quite clever; she ran quite fast.
Wenren Xue didn't believe it: "Didn't Sixth Sister not get selected by Wanjian Sect?"
"...It was Sixth Miss who personally told this servant," the maid truthfully stated.
"How is that possible! She clearly angered Father, and Father was so angry when he returned home that he didn't even enter the house..." Perhaps the shock of the day was too much; Wenren Xue didn't even want to maintain her outward disguise. She just wanted to quickly snatch the treasures Tian Ning obtained!
Compared to what the Dragon Clan gave Tian Ning, the gifts Long Ye and Long Han presented to win her favor weren't even a fraction of what she received... How could she not be jealous!
"I'll send a message to Master right now to inquire!" She didn't believe Tian Ning truly entered Wanjian Sect.
If Tian Ning had Wanjian Sect's protection, the Wenren Family wouldn't be able to easily seize the good things from Tian Ning!
Only after receiving Qin Mingcheng's reply did Wenren Xue finally breathe a sigh of relief. Master said Tian Ning indeed entered Wanjian Sect, but it was Sword Protecting Mountain.
That bunch of good-for-nothings at Sword Protecting Mountain were nothing to fear.
Master also told her to relax; he would definitely help her get revenge and make Tian Ning suffer!
Wenren Xue's mood immediately improved. Everyone knew that the nominal elder of Sword Protecting Mountain had been in a coma for five years, half-dead, and the remaining direct disciples were either insane or crippled, and there was even a Fallen Demon traitor.
As long as Master made a move, Tian Ning, a newly admitted disciple with little influence, would definitely suffer!
At that time, let's see how she dares to act arrogant in front of her...
As for Tian Ning's ability to enter Wanjian Sect, Wenren Xue didn't think much of it. The uselessness of Sword Protecting Mountain was evident; it must have been Father who pulled strings and lost face to get the elders of Wanjian Sect to accept her, which explained what happened afterward.
Is she really his biological daughter?
Wenren Xue thought to herself.
Relying on their bloodline connection, even though the Head of the Wenren Family looked down on Tian Ning, he still helped.
But once she entered Wanjian Sect, no one would help Tian Ning anymore!
If she died in a future Secret Realm and her treasures disappeared, it wouldn't have anything to do with her...
Thinking this way, the resentment suppressed in Wenren Xue's heart eased somewhat. However, recalling the grievances she had suffered since Tian Ning returned home—unprecedented in her fifteen years at Wenren Manor—she still felt extremely uncomfortable.
That day, a group of people returned empty-handed from Tian Ning's courtyard, their faces unsightly.
The fat sheep got away...
Today, Wenren Yan, the second son of the Wenren Family, returned from Dan Ding Sect. It was rare for the three siblings to be together.
Seeing Wenren Xue's poor complexion, Wenren Yang comforted her, "Sister, don't worry. I won't believe what that girl wrote in her apology letter. In my heart, you're definitely not that ruthless person!"
Wenren Xue: "..."
Wenren Xue really wanted to tell her fourth brother that if he couldn't comfort people, he could shut up.
With the persona she maintained outside, no one would ever think that way.
Wenren Xue: "Fourth Brother! I never want to talk to you again!"
Wenren Yang: "???"
"Let me see who made our little princess so upset?" The male protagonist, with half-tied dark hair and wearing white brocade robes, interrupted their conversation.
Seeing the newcomer, Wenren Xue pouted and acted spoiled, "Second Brother! Look at Fourth Brother!"
A pampering smile appeared on Wenren Yan's handsome face. He handed Wenren Xue the most vibrant peach blossom in his hand. His usually cold lips now curved into a smile: "Second Brother picked the most beautiful peach blossom in the courtyard for Xue'er. Our Xue'er, smile, okay? Don't be angry anymore."
"Second Brother is the best..."
Wenren Yan habitually let his sister snuggle close and whisper secrets.
"Second Brother, I really just wanted to get along peacefully with Sixth Sister, after all, Sixth Sister suffered so much outside... But I didn't expect Sixth Sister to resent me so much that she even made me and Fourth Brother kneel..."
"Xue'er, don't worry. Your Fourth Brother is just a brainless fool. Second Brother will help you teach that girl a lesson."
"Really, Second Brother! But Sixth Sister knows she's done wrong and has now hidden herself in Wanjian Sect. Second Brother is in Dan Ding Sect and probably can't help me..."
"Silly sister, have you heard of 'money makes the world go round'?" Affection filled Wenren Yan's eyes.
Among the Six Great Sects, Dan Ding Sect was arguably the wealthiest sect.
Even if he couldn't personally go to Wanjian Sect to vent his anger for his sister, what couldn't he accomplish by ordering those poor sword cultivators? As long as he provided sufficient benefits, many people would rush to help him teach that country bumpkin from the Mortal Realm a lesson.
"Xue'er, rest assured, Second Brother will definitely help you get revenge."
"I knew Second Brother is the best!"
Perhaps overcome with joy, Wenren Xue kissed Wenren Yan on the cheek. Wenren Yan, unfazed, hugged her tighter, recounting interesting events that happened in the sect.
Wenren Yang really wanted to remind Second Brother not to underestimate that girl.
Don't look at the young girl being from the Mortal Realm, with thin arms and legs, seemingly frail. But every time he confronted her, he ended up at a disadvantage!
Now, Wenren Yang felt apprehensive just thinking about that girl.
However, before he could organize his words to cautiously warn about Tian Ning, he noticed that the maidservants around them seemed to be looking at Second Brother and Fifth Sister with strange expressions?
He wasn't mistaken.
Two maidservants who had just served snacks and withdrawn were whispering quietly on the deserted path.
"Fifth Miss is so grown up, why doesn't she pay attention to the difference between men and women and hugs and cuddles with Second Young Master?"
"Yeah, I didn't pay attention before. But last night, I borrowed Cui Zhu sister's storybook and saw that the brother just wiped away Yu'er's tears, and he was scolded by the princess for being unchaste and seducing the brother! Fifth Miss's actions..."
"Exactly! Mo Ran sister borrowed my book about the fake princess and second prince confirming their love before secretly...Fifth Miss and Second Young Master, how..."
The two maidservants chattered on. Actually, not only they, but other servants in the manor had long said that Fifth Miss and Fourth Young Master were also inappropriate! Unexpectedly, Second Young Master was the same!
"What are you talking about?"
"Ah! Fourth Young Master!"
"We...we were just talking nonsense..."
Wenren Yang frowned at the two maidservants kneeling on the ground: "What storybooks? Hand them over!"
"This..." The two maidservants were uncertain. Could they really hand them over?
"Gossiping about your masters, do you want me to tell Mother what happened today?" Wenren Yang, the young master, exerted his oppressive pressure on the two servants.
Now, the two maidservants had to hand them over.
Soon, Wenren Yang had two storybooks in his hands: 《The Hou Mansion's Adopted Daughter Runs Away with a Child: Forced to Escape Their Coercive Confinement》, and 《The Fake Princess Became Everyone's Darling》.
Wenren Yang: ???
What kind of crap is this?
He took the storybooks back to his courtyard and randomly picked one to read...
Time passed without him noticing until a servant boy came to ask.
"Fourth Young Master, it's time for dinner."
"I'm not going." Wenren Yang, who was engrossed in reading, glanced at the darkening sky and said indifferently.
He had already reached the Golden Core stage; it didn't matter if he didn't eat.
The servant boy went to report to Madam Wenren, who was dining. Wenren Xue was surprised: "Fourth Brother is unwell? Why isn't he coming for dinner?"
"Why do you care about him, Xue'er? Perhaps he feels guilty for not protecting you well and is ashamed to come." Wenren Yan spoke.
Wenren Xue didn't think much of it.
Fourth Brother's stubborn personality would make him come back on his own after a few days.
She was very annoyed lately. Long Ye had returned to Dragon Palace, Long Han was hiding and refusing to see her, and now Fourth Brother was throwing a tantrum. She didn't have the energy to care.
Unbeknownst to her, Wenren Yang spent the entire night reading storybooks in his courtyard.
When he looked up again...was it dark?
The servant boy guarding the door was anxious: "Fourth Young Master, you haven't left the house all day!"
"..."
Wenren Yang now felt that what the two maidservants said made some sense. His hand unconsciously touched the other book beside him. He looked at the title, then at the description... his heart stirred.
It looked so interesting!
"Ahem...This Young Master has something to do, so I won't be having dinner."
He once again immersed himself in the ocean of knowledge!
When he looked up again...it was dawn.
This storybook was thinner and he finished it in one night.
Wenren Yang felt somewhat unsatisfied, but as he recalled the maidservants' words in relation to the storybook, he realized...their usual interactions with his sister were inappropriate!
His sister was a girl, how could they hug and cuddle like brothers, that's simply not proper!
Wenren Yang's mind was in a mess. He put away the storybooks, wanting to go out for a walk to clear his head...
But as soon as he entered the courtyard, he saw Wenren Xue and Wenren Yan hugging each other.
"What are you doing!"
Before, when he didn't understand, Wenren Yang never thought there was anything wrong with it?
But after reading the two storybooks, he clearly understood what kind of interaction should exist between siblings. One of the female villains in the storybook clearly stated that even the closest siblings would unconsciously maintain a distance when they grew up. This doesn't mean their relationship is estranged; it's the brother showing consideration for his sister's reputation. There are many ways to express love, but it's definitely not like a lover's relationship!
"What are you doing?"
Wenren Yan was angry at his younger brother for suddenly running over and almost pushing Wenren Xue out of his arms, and was about to discipline him.
"Sister is a grown woman! Second Brother, you're not Sister's Daoist Partner, you...you can't hug Sister like you hug other women!" Wenren Yang didn't want his second brother to ruin his sister's reputation, especially since Second Brother would have a Daoist Partner in the future.
"Fourth Brother, what are you talking about...we're just like usual, sibling interactions..." Wenren Xue vaguely sensed something was out of control, but why?
After Tian Ning left, nothing unusual happened in Wenren Manor!
"This...I don't know how to say this, let Mother handle it!"
He was just a half-grown boy, how could he know how to educate them.
In fact, if he had observed carefully before, he would have noticed...Wenren Xue never acted inappropriately in front of Madam Wenren, pretending to increase feelings between siblings.
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