After her mind was read, the spoiled brat became the darling of the whole group.

"The general's biological sister is more pleasing to the eye than his adopted sister, and they even look alike."

"..."

A group of people were whispering among themselves in a corner.

Song Ci'an, who was sitting in the corner eating a steamed bun, perked up his ears when he heard the commotion.

He frowned.

These words sound like they refer to his beloved younger sister who was taken away by someone.

When Xie Xing was taken away by the Xie family, Song Ci'an had just gone to the yamen to register his name for joining the army. When he returned, he heard that his younger sister was going to be taken to a wealthy family.

Song Ci'an felt like the sky was about to fall.

When I came back from my trip, my younger sister had become someone else's.

I didn't even get to see him one last time.

Thinking this, Song Ci'an felt that even the steamed bun in his mouth had no taste.

Song Ci'an sighed, finished chewing his steamed bun, clapped his hands, and prepared to go to training.

The soldiers who had been discussing the matter suddenly burst into screams.

"That scoundrel Liu Ye went to harass some girl."

"Hurry up!"

Song Ci'an glanced over there out of curiosity.

His gaze froze instantly at that glance.

Isn't that his sister standing on the training field over there, the one who never uttered a word and went out to be someone's rich young lady?!

Over at the training ground.

Xie Xing ran three laps, panting heavily.

This level of running was tiring for her, but not unbearable.

Beads of sweat glistened on her fair cheeks, and the evening light shone on her face, making her so white that it was hard to look away.

"Where did this girl come from?"

Just as Xie Xing was about to go find Zhou Yan, a tall figure suddenly blocked his way.

Xie Xing looked up and saw a fat, tall man with a surprised smile on his face blocking her way.

"Who are you?" Xie Xing took a step back.

Liu Ye rubbed his hands together and chuckled, "How could a girl as beautiful as a fairy have wandered into a military camp like this?"

"Do you know that trespassing into a military camp is..."

Before he could finish speaking, Xie Xing said directly, "My brother, Xie Tongchen, is a general."

The fat man's smile froze, his lewd gaze paused, and after sweeping over Xie Xing a few times, he laughed again:

"You still want to lie to me."

"Everyone knows the general only has one sister, so where did you come from to be a sister?"

"Could it be my lover?"

"Don't be afraid, young lady. I just want to invite you to play in the tent."

As he spoke, Liu Ye reached for Xie Xing's groping hand.

Just as his hand was about to touch Xie Xing's face and the guards behind her were about to make a move, a long leg suddenly came out and kicked straight into Liu Ye's hand.

"Ow!"

Liu Ye let out a scream and backed away, clutching his hand.

Xie Xing blinked, and there stood a tall and handsome figure in front of him. He was wearing a black outfit, his dark hair was tied up high, and his skin was fair.

From Xie Xing's angle, all one can see is his handsome profile, with a high nose bridge and a youthful air of dashing charm.

"Hey, hey, hey, Liu Ye."

"This is a military camp, not a place for you to go into heat, you pig. If you don't want this hand, I can chop it off for you, how about that?"

His voice was light and cheerful, carrying the youthful vigor and spirit unique to young people.

Xie Xing blinked, and it took him a while to realize that the voice... seemed somewhat familiar?

"Song Ci'an!" Liu Ye roared angrily.

Song Ci'an curled her lips and looked at Liu Ye provocatively: "What? Want to have a match?"

Liu Ye's anger paused.

Everyone knows that Song Ci'an is the most insane guy in the army. He fights like a madman, his punches are brutal, and his kicks are so painful that people can't even speak.

"Second...Second Brother?" Xie Xing's voice came from behind, sounding somewhat uncertain.

Helpless, Song Ci'an turned around and looked at his sister whom he hadn't seen in a long time.

Upon seeing this, he put one hand on his waist, leaned down and pinched Xie Xing's face with the other: "You little ingrate, you left without a word, and your second brother didn't even get to see you."

"If we hadn't bumped into each other here, would we have ever seen each other again in this lifetime?"

"Mmm." Xie Xing's tender cheeks were pinched, and they turned red instantly.

She stammered, "Um...no, Second Brother, hurry up and do it, it hurts!"

"Hmph." Song Ci'an snorted softly and released Xie Xing.

Xie Xing rubbed his cheek in pain and looked at Song Ci'an in surprise.

How did we end up running into Brother Song here?

So, Brother Song was in Xie Tongchen's military camp?

Ok?

The sudden voice startled Song Ci'an. He looked around before finally focusing on Xie Xing and asked, "Was that you who just spoke?"

Xie Xing was stunned for a moment. She looked at Song Ci'an speechlessly, "Second Brother, you don't even recognize my voice anymore?"

[System, system, did my second brother Song rise to prominence in Xie Tongchen's military camp?]

The system replied: [This isn't mentioned in the plot.]

[He suddenly achieved a military merit, gained the emperor's favor, and was directly promoted to general. He also doesn't get along with Xie Tongchen, and often makes Xie Tongchen suffer setbacks in officialdom because of you.]

Xie Xing blinked.

So, Brother Song was originally in Xie Tongchen's military camp?

This time, Song Ci'an heard an even stranger sound.

A familiar voice and a strange voice were talking about him.

Song Ci'an's eyes widened in shock. He couldn't help but cup Xie Xing's head in his hands, looking at it from left to right, trying to figure out what strange thing was talking about.

Xie Xing was completely baffled by him.

"Second Brother Song!" She pulled down Song Ci'an's hand, her voice rising slightly.

Just as Song Ci'an was about to speak, Xie Tongchen's cold, hard voice came from the other end: "Xie Xing."

Xie Xing turned his head to look at Xie Tongchen.

Xie Tongchen rushed over after hearing his subordinate's report.

As soon as she arrived, she saw a man making unwanted advances towards Xie Xing.

With a cold face, he walked a few steps to Xie Xing, his icy gaze landing on Song Ci'an: "How dare you!"

"How dare you lay a hand on my sister!"

The young officers who went to report were momentarily stunned upon seeing this, then quickly ran forward and said, "General, it's not Song Ci'an, it's Liu Ye!"

Liu Ye?

Xie Tongchen looked at Liu Ye.

Liu Ye clutched his hand, crying out in pain. Under Xie Tongchen's sharp gaze, he was so frightened that he knelt down on the ground with a thud: "General, please forgive me! This humble servant did not know she was your sister!"

The general's sister?

Song Ci'an raised an eyebrow and glanced at Xie Xing, who was being protected behind him, and Xie Tongchen, whose face was cold and hard. He then understood and gave a self-deprecating laugh: "Compared to having a general brother, I am indeed not worthy of being your brother."

After saying that, Song Ci'an turned and left.

Xie Xing glared at him and was about to chase after him.

"Xie Xing." Xie Tongchen grabbed her hand from behind, his grip so tight that no one could break free.

"You're not allowed to go." Xie Tongchen's tone left no room for refusal.

When Xie Tongchen arrived, he heard Xie Xing's thoughts.

This soldier named Song Ci'an seems to be no ordinary person.