Senior brother is so awesome!

The following is the main text of the novel "{?$article_title?}" ({?$jieqi_title?}) provided by {?$jieqi_sitename?}. Please enjoy! Ling Xiang was the youngest in her family besides her two older brothers. Her parents had spoiled her since she was a child, and her brothers had always doted on her. She had never suffered such grievances. Seeing Yang Shanshan walking happily ahead, she was furious. She rushed forward, grabbed Yang Shanshan's arm, and raised her hand to slap Yang Shanshan's fair face.

Everything happened so fast that before anyone could react, a painful groan was heard, "Ah, it hurts so much..." Everyone's hearts clenched, and when they turned around, they saw that the person who cried out in pain was none other than Ling Xiang!

For some reason, when Ling Xiang walked behind her, Yang Shanshan instinctively grabbed her raised hand. In a fit of anger, she tightened her grip, and Ling Xiang felt dizzy as she was violently thrown to the ground, curling up in pain.

The scene suddenly became strange. Everyone looked at her with disbelief. Since recovering from her illness, the junior sister had always given the impression of being obedient but lacking in backbone. Today, she suddenly unleashed her power, leaving everyone stunned. Her beautiful profile was filled with anger and disdain as she looked at Ling Xiang and said coldly, "The people of the Ling family are nothing but petty thieves and backstabbers. Truly, their character is extraordinary." After saying that, she left alone.

Ling Yunyi was the first to react, stepping forward to help his tearful sister up. No one had ever dared to lay a finger on Ling Xiang since she was a child, yet today she had lost her composure in front of the person she loved. Qin Yuechan! I will never forgive you! Thinking this, she caught sight of Zhong Zhichen standing just two steps away through her tearful eyes, so she broke free from her brother's embrace, staggering and pretending to be weak and powerless as she fell into his arms.

Zhong Zhichen's cold eyes revealed deep disgust as he was thrown into Ling Xiang's arms, while Ling Xiang, who was completely satisfied, was oblivious. She nestled against his broad chest like a little bird, sobbing, "Brother Zhong, look how rude and ill-mannered she is! She threw Xiang'er down and hurt her so badly." As she spoke, she cried even harder, her tears falling like rain, looking utterly pitiful.

Ling Tianyi, having navigated the business world for years, possessed an unparalleled ability to read people's expressions. Seeing Zhong Zhichen's furrowed brows and tightly pursed lips, clearly angered, he quickly pulled his sister back and scolded, "You've come from afar as a guest, yet you dare to offend Miss Qin! You're incredibly impolite! When we get home, I'll have my father give you a good talking-to!"

Ling Xiang felt even more aggrieved after being scolded by her brother. When she looked up and saw that Zhong Zhichen was cold and didn't look at her, her hatred for Qin Yuechan burned even more fiercely. Qin Yuechan, you just wait!

Zhong Zhichen understood Ling Tianyi's unspoken message: they were guests at Sanqing Mountain, and even brought up Ling Tianyi to try and get him to let Ling Xiang go. Hmph, what an overconfident fool. However, his plan still needed the Ling family, so he'd let the woman go for now. "Young Master Ling, please watch your sister's mouth; be careful what you say." The cold voice sent shivers down their spines. The Regent of Xuanyuan Kingdom was known throughout the land, his domineering and ruthless nature unmatched. Ling Tianyi, holding his sister, nodded in agreement. Only then did the oppressive aura dissipate, and the imposing figure in dark purple disappeared into the night…

The remaining five also took their leave. Although the younger sister's mistake had nothing to do with her brother, as the host, he could not be magnanimous. However, among the five disciples, only the third brother, Nangong Xu, had a strange expression. Ling Tianyi sensitively noticed his difference but did not say anything on the spot. He helped the crying Ling Xiang back to the room.

Yang Shanshan was also very excited. She felt amazing! The enhanced sense of touch must be related to her martial arts training over the past few days. She could feel her body slowly changing. She used to be such a sleepyhead, preferring to sit rather than stand, and lying down rather than sit. But since unsealing her internal energy and starting martial arts training, she wouldn't feel tired even after a whole night without sleep. Haha, so great!

Remembering what had just happened, her little mouth pouted again. Zhong Zhichen, that big lecher, couldn't forget to seduce a woman even after coming down the mountain. He saw her being bullied and no one did anything about it. Luckily, she was skilled in martial arts, otherwise she would have been pitiful. Hmph!

After taking a bath, Yang Shanshan, wearing her self-made pajamas, leaned against the small window to admire the moon. She designed the outfit based on modern camisole pajamas, with a light and slightly see-through long-sleeved robe over it. She still remembered the surprised expression on Sui Xin's face when she saw the design, because the camisole dress underneath was low-cut, which would have been considered somewhat frivolous in ancient times with its strict social customs. However, she really couldn't stand having to wear proper long-sleeved clothes in the summer...

Her long, soaked hair draped over her shoulders, and her bare face was still breathtakingly beautiful. A section of her snow-white arm rested under her pointed chin, glistening white in the moonlight. When Zhong Zhichen entered the room, he was greeted by this stunningly beautiful scene. He didn't even dare to breathe, afraid that the little girl would panic upon seeing him. She was so unfamiliar to him...

Suddenly, Yang Shanshan sensed danger, as if she were being watched by a leopard. Moreover, the person's breathing became heavier and heavier. She casually picked up the hairpin next to her with her small hand, and with a flick of her fingertips, the hairpin shot out of her hand like an arrow!

Zhong Zhichen casually caught the hairpin, surprised by her improved martial arts skills. An ordinary person would have been injured by her long ago. He strolled out of the shadows as if taking a leisurely walk, playing with the rough and simple hairpin in his hand, and said with a wicked smile: "Is this how Chan'er welcomes her senior brother? Hehe, indeed unique."

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