I made my fortune by livestreaming in ancient times.

The next day, I still got up early to pay my respects.

The old lady was still unwell, and Madam Qi was serving her in the inner room. Those who came to pay their respects only needed to ask for instructions in front of the screen in the outer room. Madam Qi would say a few words and then let them go without lingering.

When Zhu Luo arrived, only the fourth sister, Shen Nianshu, was in the room.

After the two left together, she looked Zhu Luo up and down several times, and even touched the wound on his back.

"Ouch, be gentle, it still hurts." Zhu Luo held her waist, keeping her distance from her impetuous fourth sister.

Shen Nianshu looked incredulous: "I heard you were beaten up, and that you were dragged and dumped in the ancestral hall, that's all?"

Zhu Luo glared at her unhappily: "Watch your words. I'm still your older sister."

"I'm not concerned about you; I won't mention a word about anyone else."

Shen Nianshu pouted, her face full of arrogance.

Aunt Liu was a beauty, and Shen Nianshu perfectly inherited her good looks. She was gentle and kind, with a graceful figure, a straightforward personality, and a sharp tongue.

Banxia had mentioned that Shen Nianshu was very good at pleasing the old lady and the madam, so she had a relatively smooth life in the inner quarters and had never encountered any harsh treatment.

"Why are you staring at me?" Shen Nianshu said, feeling a little uncomfortable. "It wasn't me who hit you. I don't have any medicine to heal you, but this might be something to amuse you."

She handed me a sachet containing some plum flesh.

Zhu Luo chuckled.

"What are you laughing at? This is Cailinji's new product, it cost me several copper coins."

Zhu Luo suppressed her light laugh: "I'm happy to receive this gift, thank you."

"Hmph, don't thank me so soon. That matter... you didn't tell anyone, did you?"

Zhu Luo popped a plum into her mouth; it was sweet and sour, making her mouth water. "I'm not that bored. I've accepted the gift, but this is for you."

"What is this?" Shen Nianshu held the plate-like object and smelled it. "It smells so good, a very strange fragrance."

"This is called chocolate, and girls love it. Well, it's getting late, I have to rush back to supervise the work."

Shen Nianshu wrapped the chocolate up and hid it: "You really live in Qingfeng Garden. It's a desolate place, and there are ghosts around there too."

"It's not my problem. Even Dad has no objections, so what else can I say?"

Shen Nianshu shrugged and remained silent.

"By the way, the results are going to be released today, aren't you going to go and find out?"

Shen Nianshu's face immediately lit up with a smile: "No need, I'll just wait for the good news."

Zhu Luo couldn't comment, and after saying goodbye, she headed towards Qingfeng Garden.

Before I even reached the door, I saw a handsome young man waiting there.

Banxia was taken aback: "Young Master? Miss, what's he doing here?"

Zhu Luo snorted coldly: "They're probably checking to see if I'm dead or not."

Her complaints were quite loud, and Shen Lanqing frowned, turned around with her hands behind her back, and said, "Zhu Luo."

The morning light fell on his cold face, reflecting the icy coldness in his eyes. After seeing her in full, he could not hide his growing surprise and confusion.

"Brother, what a distinguished guest! Is there anything I can help you with?" Zhu Luo walked past him with his head held high, then turned and stood in front of the courtyard gate.

Little Grey was scratching at the door from behind it, making whimpering noises.

Shen Lanqing frowned slightly, not hard to sense his sister's estrangement. He explained, "I came to see how your injury is."

Zhu Luo scoffed, "Stop crying over nothing. Don't you know how badly you were hurt?"

That's because of family rules.

“Family rules are enforced by people too,” Zhu Luo interrupted him. “I can tolerate how others beat me, but you are my own brother, a child born of the same mother. Aren’t you afraid that our mother, who lives far away in the border town, will find out?”

Shen Lanqing was taken aback.

"That's strange, isn't it? You've already started calling someone else's mother. You've probably already forgotten about the one from the border town."

“I haven’t forgotten, it’s just that I…” Shen Lanqing clenched her fists.

"Your career path, isn't it?" Zhu Luo sneered, looking up at the tall bamboo grove beside the door. "Everyone has their own ambitions, and I won't try to influence your thoughts. I just feel sorry for my mother. Anyway, those few lashes you gave me have completely sobered me up. There's nothing more to say. You can leave now, and don't come here again unless it's absolutely necessary."

Shen Lanqing stepped forward: "Zhu Luo, sister, don't be like this. Your brother is not as bad as you think. I brought some wound medicine. Apply the medicine and rest well. Don't move around too much, so as not to leave a scar later."

“No need,” Zhu Luo took out a jade porcelain bottle from her pocket. “I have this. My injury is almost healed, but my bones still hurt a lot. It keeps me in mind the lesson my brother taught me.”

Shen Lanqing's cheeks felt a little hot, but she was still curious: "This isn't the medicine from the palace? They said you were rescued by His Highness Prince Li..."

"You're quite well-informed. What's your relationship with the prince? Have you forgotten your roots? This is medicine made by my maternal grandfather. Can't I keep it with me?"

"Your maternal grandfather gave it to you?" Shen Lanqing frowned.

My maternal grandmother has traveled all over the world; has she returned to the border town?

"Of course, so put away your pity and hurry up and leave, don't delay my house repairs."

If we keep dawdling, it'll be time for the live stream.

Shen Lanqing wanted to say that he would be going to the palace to work in a few days, and that his courtyard could provide her with a place to stay temporarily for a while, but he couldn't find a way to get into the conversation.

A gust of wind blew, and a fledgling bird fell from the tree, landing right in front of Zhu Luo's feet.

She quickly picked it up: "Ouch, that hurts! I wonder if you're hurt?"

Banxia pointed to the sky: "Miss, there's a nest over there!"

A large bird poked its head out, while another circled above her head, emitting a mournful cry.

"Tsk tsk, your parents must be so worried. Don't worry, I'll find someone to take your child up."

Zhu Luo asked Banxia to call Old Wang. The moment the door opened, Little Grey flew out, leaning against Zhu Luo, baring its fangs at Shen Lanqing, and making a gurgling sound in its throat.

Shen Lanqing subconsciously took a few steps back.

"No need, Little Grey," Zhu Luo called out to the little wolf cub.

Old Wang arrived, bringing with him a worker who was good at climbing trees, and they quickly returned the baby birds to their owners.

Zhu Luo looked up at the bird's nest and sighed, "Grow up well, just don't grow up crooked."

Shen Lanqing glanced at the little beast, knowing that she was no longer needed there, and then bowed to say goodbye.

Before leaving, he reminded me again: "The talent show is just around the corner, so please be careful in everything you do. If you need anything, just come to me. I am your brother, and that will never change."

Zhu Luo watched him leave without being moved.

She is not Shen Zhuluo, so naturally she wouldn't have a deep familial bond with him.

But this move of his was really ruthless. He hit her with a stick and then fed her a sweet treat. If his real sister were here, would she be moved by him?

Before the gate was even closed, guests arrived at Qingfeng Garden again.

This person was very cautious, and someone even came to inform him.

"The second young lady said she wants to speak with the eldest young lady alone."