Senior brother is so awesome!

The following is the main text of the novel "{?$article_title?}" ({?$jieqi_title?}) provided by {?$jieqi_sitename?}. Please enjoy! Memories surged up like a tidal wave: their first meeting at the inn, their life-or-death leap off the cliff, their wedding night in the cave, their days spent together in the valley blooming with wildflowers, and finally, his despairing eyes after being poisoned by snake venom... They were arranged into still paintings, and now, they surged up from the depths of her heart, all presented before her eyes.

When the face in her memory that always wore a silver mask overlapped with Zhong Zhichen in front of her, she realized how naive and clumsy she had been. They had been inseparable for so long, yet she hadn't noticed any similarities between them. She only felt a strange familiarity, which she interpreted as love at first sight. Thinking of the child that had died in the womb, her heart clenched tightly...

Too many questions were stuck in her throat, she couldn't say them, couldn't swallow them, and couldn't even breathe. No, she would go crazy if she stayed here any longer!

Zhong Zhichen's gaze was fixed on her face, which had turned deathly pale in an instant. He felt a pang of heartache and wanted to step forward and hold her in his arms to explain things to her gently. However, every time he took a step forward, she would take a step back, her eyes looking as if she were facing a venomous snake or a ferocious beast.

Qin Yuechan clenched her small hands into fists at her sides, stared at the blue bricks on the ground, and said coldly, "You can eat the snacks later. I'm not feeling well, so I'm going to rest first." She turned to leave.

He didn't stop her, but only spoke heavily when she stepped out the door: "Is Chan'er very bothered by this?" He or Chen Zhi both truly loved her, so why was she so resistant?

The hand gripping the doorframe suddenly tightened, knuckles turning white! Did he not know that a little life had once existed? Otherwise, he wouldn't have asked such a question! Tears welled up in her eyes in an instant, and she walked away without saying a word.

The Regent's Palace was brightly lit even at night. Due to the Rouyu incident that day, security had been tightened, with guards posted almost every five steps. The guards, armed with iron spears, stood like statues, their eyes fixed straight ahead. Early summer was approaching, and the trees and flowerbeds everywhere were becoming increasingly lush and green. Although not a vibrant emerald, their delicate, pale green added a touch of life to the entire palace.

She walked blankly, her hand resting on her flat stomach, feeling the emptiness and loneliness within. She wasn't stupid. Since Chen Zhi was indeed Zhong Zhichen, then the letter of divorce that caused her to miscarry from excessive grief was fake! It was a fabrication by Liu Tingpei to make her give up! And the handwriting on the letter of divorce was even easier to explain. With enough effort, it wouldn't be difficult to imitate his handwriting.

Unfortunately, she foolishly believed him at the time, forgetting the vows they made in the valley. When she saw those incredibly familiar words and the mask he always wore, she was momentarily stunned and unable to think. The excruciating pain during the most dangerous first trimester of pregnancy, coupled with the previous half-month of bumpy travel, caused that fragile and innocent little life to disappear forever...

Suppressed tears slid down her cheeks to her neck. The early summer night was cool, and the tears that slid down her neck were also cold. She didn't resent Zhong Zhichen, but hated herself for not thinking more carefully at the time, for not believing Chen Zhi's determination.

A night breeze blew, chilling me to the bone. Looking up, I realized I had unknowingly wandered into an unfamiliar place. Before me lay a small lake, its banks lit by lamps. The shimmering water was surprisingly tranquil. There was an arched bridge by the lake with three characters written on it, but perhaps because it was dark and I was far away, I couldn't make out what they said.

She took a step as if possessed, and stood on the bridge, gazing at the shimmering firelight in the lake. A gentle breeze caressed her face, and although it was a little cold, her heart calmed down. However, the scenery before her was strangely familiar. She didn't remember ever being here before.

Looking into the distance, she could see the brightly lit Tingchan Garden. The Prince's mansion was very large, and she had never explored it all. Perhaps it was an artificial lake dug by Zhong Zhichen. She had unexpectedly discovered this beautiful little lake. Perhaps it would be a great place to visit during the day.

"Ruo'er... Ruo'er..."

Calls rang in her ears, growing louder as they approached. Qin Yuechan turned her head and saw a figure swaying as it walked under the bridge to her right. In the dim light, the figure was somewhat blurry, hidden among the shadows of the trees beside the bridge.

Who is this person? And who is Ruo'er he's looking for? Her name sounds familiar, like I've heard it somewhere before. Is she a maid from the manor? This person is unsteady on his feet; could he be drunk and have wandered into the wrong place? Just as I was about to ask, the figure staggered out of the shadows of the trees, and in an instant, dark clouds obscured the moon! A sudden gust of wind arose! The surrounding lanterns swayed violently in the wind!

She instinctively covered her face with her wide sleeve, but the calls grew closer and closer, as if they were right in front of her. Just as she was about to remove her sleeve, she heard a cry of "Cicada!" The wind stopped abruptly, and everything returned to silence, except for the sound of hurried footsteps.

The voice was familiar; it was her master's voice. She lowered her sleeves, but was horrified by the scene before her! The small lake was gone, and instead of an arched bridge, she was standing on a grassy field. Darkness surrounded her, but then the moon peeked out from behind the clouds, illuminating what appeared to be a forest! So, what had she just seen?

In an instant, my back went cold and the hairs on my body stood on end!

"Cicada, where are you?"

"Cicada!"

Shouts rose and fell outside the woods, and the light from the lanterns illuminated the darkness with a faint glow. She tried to call out, "I'm here!" but found she couldn't open her mouth at all. Her eyes widened in terror, and she couldn't move an inch!

The sensation of snakes crawling up her body grew stronger and stronger, a chilling feeling as if a hand were caressing her, a cold illusion that seemed to seep into her bones! She trembled, her hands clenched tightly at her sides, her long nails digging into her flesh!

Ye Xianqing, who was searching in the woods, suddenly stiffened and flew towards the depths where he had sensed something amiss!

From a distance, Qin Yuechan, dressed in a moon-white dress, stood stiffly, her face pale and her eyes wide with terror! Behind her! Eyes flashed with fierce light as she lashed out at the figure!

Seeing that her master had finally found her, she felt relieved, and her body went limp and she was able to move again!

The figure vanished before Ye Xianqing's eyes. He supported his disciple, who had suddenly gone limp, and placed a hand on her wrist, anxiously asking, "How is Chan'er?"

The powerful force suddenly disappeared. Perhaps she was too tense and scared just now, and her body was a little weak. Seeing her master so worried, she shook her head with her pale face and said, "Master, I'm fine."

The six people and guards behind her also rushed over. Seeing their junior sister leaning against their master's arms, they quickly surrounded her and asked her a series of questions.

After taking her pulse, they had someone carry her back so they could discuss the details further.

Standing at the front, Situ Ze, taking advantage of his proximity, scooped Qin Yuechan from his master's arms and, without bothering to show off to the others, followed his master towards Tingchan Garden. Although everyone had their doubts, they wisely kept quiet and followed. Zhong Zhichen, walking at the back, looked around the vicinity and left with his questions in mind.

Perhaps the eerie events that occurred at night were too terrifying, so she searched the book title on Baidu and ordered Qing'er to put more lamps in the room, making the already brightly lit dormitory even more like daytime. She lay on the bed, her junior brother sitting on the edge of the bed holding her cold little hand, his handsome face full of concern and anxiety, while the others sat around the octagonal table waiting for their master to speak.

Having just heard her recount the hallucinations she had witnessed, Ye Xianqing stood by the bed, gazing at the starry sky. After a long while, he sighed deeply, "What was bound to happen has finally happened..."

Nangong Xu stood up anxiously, "Master, what's wrong with Junior Sister?"

Ye Xianqing didn't answer, but turned to look at her, "Chan'er, did you forget to wear the bracelet I gave you?"

Hmm, looking at her empty wrist, she remembered that she had left it on her dressing table after showering this morning without wearing it. It was three years ago at the martial arts tournament when she was taken into a dense forest by some despicable people from Hundred Flowers Valley, who intended to harm her. She didn't know how she survived the ordeal, but after waking up, her master gave her a bracelet as a gift. She had never taken it off, but today she forgot about it, and then this strange thing happened. Why was that? Was her master hiding something from her?

He nodded blankly, explaining the situation.

Ye Xianqing was not surprised, and his expression became even more solemn. "Where is that bracelet now? Bring it here for your master to see."

After lying down for a while, I regained my strength. I got up and rummaged through the dressing table. Finally, I found the bracelet in a small drawer. But the moment I picked it up, the beads on the bracelet suddenly cracked and fell off the string, scattering everywhere.

She covered her mouth and took a few steps back, turning around in horror, "Master, look!"

The six people present all frowned, sensing that their master definitely knew a secret that involved their junior sister. They all swore in their hearts that no matter what kind of demon or monster it was, if it tried to harm their junior sister, they would make it suffer the most torment of the eighteen levels of hell!

Ye Xianqing waved his hand without even looking at it, signaling her to throw it away. The bamboo was useless now and could no longer suppress him. Now, only…

His long eyes swept over his disciples' faces, his heavy gaze seemingly carrying a last glimmer of hope. He said in a deep voice, "From today onwards, one of you six must stay by Chan'er's side. She is not allowed to be alone. Do you understand?"

The master had always treated them gently, and rarely had he been so stern. So it was clear that this matter was of great importance.

Junior Brother Lin Hongxuan couldn't wait any longer and jumped up to ask, "Master, please just explain, otherwise we disciples will be worried to death! What exactly happened to Junior Sister? And who wants to harm her?" After three years of longing, he finally saw her, but before he could even have a moment of tenderness, he encountered such trouble. Just thinking about someone hiding in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to hurt Junior Sister, made him feel so anxious that he could hardly breathe!

Ye Xianqing did not answer. After receiving nods from his disciples, he turned and left. Now was not the time for them to know.

In the large room, only seven people remained. The six senior brothers looked at each other with deep worry. Qin Yuechan was touched, but she didn't want them to worry, so she smiled and tried to ease the atmosphere, "Senior brothers, don't worry. With Master here, everything will be fine. Look at me, I'm perfectly fine, which means I'm a lucky girl!"

Her delicate face was still a little pale, but it couldn't hide her innate beauty that could topple kingdoms. The second senior brother stepped forward and hugged her. The pleasant scent of medicine made him feel inexplicably at ease. His gentle eyes were filled with worry and heartache. "Chan'er is naturally the most blessed person in the world."

She nodded obediently and leaned against him, smelling his clean scent, feeling warm and fulfilled inside.

"Second Senior Brother is right. To have the six of us, aren't we the luckiest people?" The sarcastic words came from the Third Senior Brother's mouth as he gracefully waved his fan, the strands of hair falling from his forehead swaying with it, and his fox-like eyes were half-closed as he looked at the two embracing each other.

Knowing he was jealous, Qin Yuechan hugged her second senior brother even tighter, raising her eyebrows defiantly, "Third senior brother is right. Being loved by the eldest, second, fourth, and fifth senior brothers, as well as the youngest senior brother, makes Chan'er overjoyed!"

He'd mentioned everyone, but not him? Nangong Xu smiled, snapped his fan shut, stood up, and walked over, clapping his hands repeatedly, looking every bit the spoiled brat. As he approached, his seemingly harmless smile concealed a cunning glint in his eyes, like a weasel offering New Year's greetings to a chicken.

"Cicada is being naughty again. Senior brother remembers how happy you were when we were together. Your sweet chirping even made the bright moon outside the window shy!"

She was dumbfounded. Could they really bring this up so openly? How treacherous and shameless! In her haste, she blurted out, "That was three years ago when you…!" Realizing she'd fallen into a trap and almost revealed what had happened between them, she pouted and shyly buried herself in her second senior brother's arms, protesting, "Second senior brother… look at him!"

Everyone laughed when they saw her shy expression, and the oppressive atmosphere instantly disappeared. Even if they were nervous, they kept it all inside.

After all that had happened, the moon was already high in the sky. Qin Yuechan gave a delicate yawn, and the six of them, knowing she was sleepy, began to argue about sleeping with her. Although time had passed and they had all matured to varying degrees over the past three years, their longing for their junior sister had only grown stronger.

Zhong Zhichen, sitting in a corner, remained silent. He had watched her leave heartbroken in the training room, but hadn't chased after her. He only wanted her to be alone for a while, to calm down before explaining. Who knew it would turn out like this… Heart-wrenching self-reproach almost consumed him. He clenched his fists and silently left, heading towards the guest quarters…

Watching his lonely figure disappear into the distance, her smile froze on her face, slowly withering away. A heavy feeling settled in her heart. He hadn't done anything wrong, but the ending was something no one could have predicted or guessed…

The second senior brother noticed her unusual behavior and turned to the remaining four, saying, "Junior sister was just frightened and probably won't sleep well tonight. I'll stay here with her tonight, you all go and rest."

His tone was always calm and even, yet it left no room for argument. Moreover, since the second senior brother was a divine physician, he was the most suitable person to take care of the junior sister. So, after giving a few instructions, the four of them left together.

He ordered a maid to bring warm water. Since she was unable to bathe alone due to her injured arm, Zhu Mingquan personally removed her clothes, gently placed her naked body into the water, and let her bandaged arm hang outside the wooden tub. He then carefully washed her with a cloth.

Qin Yuechan originally disagreed, after all, the two had not seen each other for three years and missed each other terribly. However, the more she missed him, the more nervous she became about returning home. In the end, she could not refuse her second senior brother's kindness and let him have his way.

As steam rose in swirling wisps, Zhu Mingquan rolled up his sleeves with just the right amount of force, as if the ordinary cotton towel had transformed into a skillful hand, gently caressing her delicate skin. Whether it was the rising steam or her intense shyness, her exquisite face resembled a ripe peach, its white skin tinged with an alluring blush, its tenderness tempting and arousing desire.

When he touched that intimate area, her face almost blushed crimson. She couldn't help but press his hand down and plead, "Not here..." But as she spoke, a hint of alluring passion lingered in her voice.

Zhu Mingquan smiled indulgently, almost enveloping her in his endless tenderness. "It will be over soon."

(Search "Six Nights Romance+" on Baidu to read the latest chapters. Helpless, she could only endure the pleasure of his unintentional teasing and hope it would end soon.)

However, the most tormented person was not her. For a normal, virile man, the sheer visual impact of seeing his beloved woman naked before him was enough to drive him mad. Three years can mature a man, and it can also allow an exceptionally beautiful woman to blossom into a charming and alluring flower. The initial naivety has faded, leaving behind a more exquisite figure and an irresistible charm in every movement and smile—the ultimate allure that belongs only to a woman.

And these are also the reasons why he asked to stay today. If the other four saw this blood-spitting scene, the little girl would surely suffer a lot tonight. But she is injured and has been so frightened. How could she bear their deep longing for her that they have endured for three years?

Despite repeatedly reminding himself that his junior sister was injured and he mustn't have any impure thoughts, the strange changes in her body seemed to mock his proud self-control...

Inside the gauze-draped wardrobe, the two embraced and whispered secrets. Qin Yuechan, like a child, almost lay entirely in his arms, greedily inhaling his clean scent. Her long hair was casually draped over her shoulders, carrying the fragrance of roses after her bath.

Zhu Mingquan cleverly refrained from asking where she went after the Xuanwu Emperor's death. He was already quite content to be able to hold her in his arms. As for what exactly happened and how she was welcomed back by his senior brother, none of that mattered.

Back at Sanqing Mountain, although the eldest brother also wanted to have the junior sister all to himself, he had to share her with them for some reason. But this time, with the seven of them gathered together, his eyes were filled with a strong sense of arrogance, and he wished he could hide the junior sister away so that no one would have a chance to take advantage of her. If it weren't for tonight's accident, they probably would never have been able to get close to the junior sister.

Recalling the several ambushes and attacks on the way to Xuanyuan Kingdom, a fierce glint flashed in his narrow phoenix eyes. He never expected that after three years of tempering, his ruthlessness would only increase, becoming more and more vicious! Today, the Emperor of Xuanyuan Kingdom's scheme was accidentally exposed by them, and he probably doesn't have many days left to live. He can't forget the murderous aura that Zhong Zhichen exuded when he entered the palace, the earth-shattering, chilling, and violent aura!

He held the little one squirming in his arms tighter, his phoenix eyes softening. There's still a long way to go...