Senior brother is so awesome!

The following is the main text of the novel "{?$article_title?}" ({?$jieqi_title?}) provided by {?$jieqi_sitename?}. Please enjoy! Liu Tingpei, along with his five companions, reached the mountainside and saw a beautiful woman standing gracefully. Her bright eyes suddenly darkened when she saw him, and her face was full of disappointment. He subconsciously touched his chin. He was no longer young, but he was not unattractive either. Perhaps the woman's radiance was too dazzling. It took him a while to notice the young man beside her. Both of them looked to be around fifteen years old, one with a beautiful face and the other with a handsome appearance. He sighed inwardly, thinking that the Sanqing Mountain was a place of spiritual beauty and nurtured disciples who were not ordinary people. In comparison, even the most beautiful men and women in Xuanwu Kingdom paled in comparison.

He stepped forward and bowed calmly. The years had bestowed upon him a composed demeanor, unlike the arrogance and liveliness of youth. His thick eyebrows, large eyes, and square face, while not conventionally handsome, possessed a mature charm. This was different from her master's otherworldly air. Yang Shanshan suddenly realized this man wasn't unpleasant to look at; it was just that her expectations had been too high. She had been hoping for a young, handsome boy, but instead, she had a handsome older man. But that was fine; older men were generally more reserved and wouldn't do anything too outrageous. She was already terrified of the six hungry wolves…

She smiled faintly, "You must be Junior Brother Liu... Hehe, come with me up the mountain, Master is waiting for you." Calling a man twice her age "Junior Brother" felt a little strange. The little boy, not forgetting to act like a senior brother, put on a stern, unsmiling face that was quite irritating. Junior Brother Liu, with his composed and steady demeanor, bowed respectfully to the little boy, which made him incredibly happy. He kept winking at her, as if to say, "See? See? Someone respects me now!" She rolled her eyes, speechless.

On the way up the mountain, Yang Shanshan and the little boy joked around occasionally, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious. Liu Tingpei was envious but helplessly couldn't join in the conversation. Approaching thirty, many women approached him because of his status, but none of them could make him lose control of his eyes and heart like this. Every now and then, he would catch a glimpse of a woman's charming smile, and his heart, which had been immersed in the world for many years, seemed to start beating again.

In the council hall of Xianyun Pavilion, the five disciples and their master sat in their respective seats chatting. The fourth disciple talked the most, while the others mostly listened. Zhong Zhichen felt somewhat helpless about the situation over the past few months. Although he and his fellow disciples were nominally brothers, they were actually at odds and served different masters behind the scenes. However, after they all had their junior sister, everything seemed to change. She and the second senior brother had worked together very well, and recently he had been smiling more often. Alas, everything had changed too suddenly, and the biggest variable in the middle was that beautiful woman.

A disciple reported that Junior Sister and Sixth Brother had welcomed the new disciple up the mountain. A moment later, a woman's silvery laughter rang out, softening the expressions on their faces. However, upon the arrival of the new junior brother, their usual coldness returned. Liu Tingpei, born into the Xuanwu Kingdom's royal family and the eldest prince, was naturally worldly-wise and remained calm and composed under any circumstances. He respectfully knelt and bowed deeply. Ye Xianqing nodded amiably and introduced each disciple to him, showing respect to everyone regardless of their status without appearing subservient. Yang Shanshan exclaimed in admiration, "Truly a member of the royal family! This is the air of authority!"

Originally, she wanted to show her brotherly affection by tidying up the courtyard for the new junior brother herself, but the senior brothers looked so unwell that she had no choice but to give up and leave it to Aunt Yun. The next day, she went to her master's place to practice martial arts as usual, but unexpectedly ran into him at the entrance of Xianyun Pavilion. She greeted him with a generous smile: "Did you sleep well last night?"

Liu Tingpei nodded with a smile: "Everything on the mountain is wonderful, especially the tranquility. It's truly a perfect place to cultivate one's mind and character."

After exchanging pleasantries, Yang Shanshan bid him farewell and went to the backyard. Perhaps her master had something to say to Liu Tingpei, so she chose a clean stone and sat cross-legged. The sound of leaves rustling in the bamboo forest in the backyard could be heard from time to time. The breath of nature made her feel at peace. After circulating her true energy in her body for one cycle, she exhaled a deep breath and opened her eyes. She saw a man standing at the entrance of the backyard looking at her. Looking at him with her beautiful eyes, she realized that he was none other than her new "little" junior brother.

"Has Junior Brother Liu not found his master yet?" she asked as she walked over.

He calmly lowered his eyes. "I thought Master was either in the backyard or in the inner hall. I didn't want to disturb you while you were practicing your internal energy, so I didn't say anything. Please understand."

The six senior brothers on the mountain were used to being casual, and even when they were familiar with each other, no one except the second senior brother would be so polite. He felt even more favorably disposed towards him. “Master sometimes comes down the mountain on business. Since we can’t find him, let’s go back.” After saying that, he took the lead and walked out, with Liu Tingpei following behind.

They walked in silence. Since her residence was relatively close, Yang Shanshan politely invited, "Junior Brother, would you like to come in for a cup of tea?"

"Then I would be impolite to refuse."

Unexpectedly, her polite invitation was accepted. Of course, she was new here and didn't know anyone. Upon entering, she had Sui Xin brew tea with mountain dew. The autumn air was crisp and refreshing, and the two sat at the stone table in the courtyard, drinking together. The tea leaves were no ordinary ones; she had picked them while strolling through the surrounding mountains. By chance, she had brewed them into tea, and the aroma was surprisingly pleasant. She showed it to her second senior brother, who also said it was perfectly suitable for a woman. The rising fragrance made the woman's stunning beauty seem to float in the mist, an unreal beauty that was captivating. Fortunately, he had a strong will, otherwise he would have done something beastly. Looking down at the pale red tea, a barely perceptible smile played on his lips. Was this little girl doing it intentionally or was she unaware? These fragrant leaves were a rare aphrodisiac plant for men and a treasure for women's youthful appearance in the Xuanwu Kingdom. Even in the royal family, it was a closely guarded secret. How dare she openly display it?

"This tea..." he began hesitantly, wanting to test her.

"Hmm?" She took a small sip and put down the teacup, the lingering fragrance on her lips and teeth was delightful.

She seemed genuinely unaware, but considering her kind nature, she kindly reminded her, "This tea is also called Qinluoxiang, and it is very good for a woman's complexion if she drinks it regularly."

Nodding, she said, "My second senior brother mentioned it, which is why I often brew it to drink. It can help women maintain their youth, and men should be able to too, so I invited you to try it." Her innocent and guileless face held a captivating beauty as she spoke. He smiled wryly; perhaps it wasn't just the tea itself. He simply advised, "Don't drink this tea with men in the future." He then rose to take his leave. Yang Shanshan stared at his untouched teacup, her brows furrowing slightly. Just yesterday she had praised his elegant demeanor, and today he was being so rude. Why couldn't she drink this tea with men? Every time her senior brother came here, they always made up, huh!

That night, Yang Shanshan played with the so-called Qinluo incense in her hand, took a deep breath of the fragrance, and comfortably leaned against the windowsill to wait. After a while, the vermilion door of Luoxue Pavilion creaked open, and her second senior brother walked in dressed in white, his path strewn with starlight. He entered the room and saw her half-asleep, her eyes half-closed, holding a leaf in her hand. A gentle smile appeared on his lips as he picked her up and gently placed her on the bed. After a quick wash, he lifted the covers and lay down in her arms, holding her close.

Yang Shanshan seemed to recall Liu Tingpei's words earlier that day, and muttered to herself, "Who said that Qinluo Fragrance cannot be drunk with men?"

He raised an eyebrow and asked softly, "What did I tell you?"

"Besides that strange Junior Brother Liu, who else could it be? I kindly invited him to taste it today, but he told me that this leaf is called Qinluo Fragrance and cannot be drunk with men." As she spoke, she snuggled closer to him.

"Oh?" A hint of worry flashed in his narrow eyes. He gently pinched her nose and said affectionately, "Then from now on, apart from your senior brothers, you can't share this with anyone else, okay?"

Although she didn't know why, she always believed what her second senior brother said without any reason. She nodded obediently, and the man's big hand was placed on her waist. "It tickles..." Her cheeks flushed and she buried herself in his not-so-strong but very reassuring embrace.

The second senior brother gently turned and covered her soft body, lightly pecking her red lips. The woman's alluring eyes bloomed like a flower...

Inside the Willow Garden, Liu Tingpei, having finished some trivial matters, leaned back in his armchair and closed his eyes to rest. But as soon as he closed his eyes, the image of a woman's unparalleled beauty appeared before him. What was most frustrating was that beauty could only be fleeting, but her entire aura, the allure of her smile, made him, in his twenty-eight years, feel uncontrollably powerful for the first time. No, he had come to Sanqing Mountain for important matters; personal feelings were no longer something he could afford at his age. His father, the King of Xuanwu, was advanced in years, and the domestic economy was in a slump. He had come not only to learn the art of governance from Ye Xianqing, but also for the Mountain and River Map. Although the map had been stolen, perhaps it was just a pretext, a pretext to prevent people from trespassing on Sanqing Mountain! Perhaps the Mountain and River Map was somewhere here…

The following evening was a welcome banquet prepared by Sister Yun at Ye Xianqing's behest, which was also considered as acknowledging Liu Tingpei as his disciple. During the banquet, Yang Shanshan ate delicately, but unexpectedly, her eldest brother kept serving her food and her third brother kept bringing her soup, making her very embarrassed. Please, brothers, can't you behave yourselves a little when there are outsiders here today? The others did not seem to understand the deeper meaning in her eyes and continued to serve her food one bite at a time, making her little face twist in frustration.

Seeing that his master was already used to it, and that his six senior brothers doted on the little girl, Liu Tingpei realized that this was not just a simple relationship between senior and junior brothers and sisters. Because of the welcoming banquet, everyone drank a little more. Yang Shanshan wanted to drink too, but was glared at by the six people and stopped. So when the banquet ended, everyone else was slightly drunk, but she was sober.

At this moment, the fourth senior brother suddenly leaned in and hugged her slender waist, his breath reeking of alcohol as he whispered in her ear, "Junior sister, tonight your senior brother will make you have some fun." He chuckled as he looked at her embarrassed and indignant face. The third senior brother was displeased and stepped forward to slap the fourth senior brother's arm away, then possessively put his arm around her shoulder and declared, "Tonight, junior sister is mine. Fourth brother, have you forgotten? Tomorrow is your turn!"

Yang Shanshan was completely dumbfounded. What were these two old men trying to do? She tugged hard at her third senior brother, frowned, and whispered in his ear, "Stop talking, Junior Brother Liu is here! Hmm..." He lowered his head and silenced her chattering mouth, holding her tightly in his arms, refusing to let go no matter how much she hit him.

Although they all shared the junior sister, Nangong Xu's actions displeased them. The eldest brother glanced coldly at the outsiders beside him, coughed lightly to remind them, and then released her, staring at her red lips with lingering interest. "It's alright, we have a whole night, let's take it slow."

Meanwhile, Liu Tingpei looked as if he had been struck by lightning. His already large, round eyes widened even more, like those of a bull. Fortunately, he had seen enough, so although shocked, he wasn't terrified. He quickly bowed and took his leave, realizing his presence was superfluous. The seven watched his rapidly departing figure, their expressions varying. The eldest brother, his handsome face icy, glared at the third and fourth brothers, "You've gone too far! How is Chan'er supposed to face people in the future?"

The two exchanged a glance, both with arrogant expressions. The fourth brother toyed with her small hand, his eyes filled with murderous intent: "Anyone who dares to upset Junior Sister, I'll kill him!"

Yang Shanshan still shuddered when she remembered seeing that look in his eyes in the woods that night. Her third senior brother hugged her tightly and protected her, saying, "Fourth brother, don't scare her."

The eldest brother walked at the front with his hands behind his back, his long shadow reflected on the bluestone bricks, and said in a cold voice, "Take care of yourself."

Apart from her third senior brother, who was overjoyed and carried her all the way back to Luoxue Pavilion, everyone else left on bad terms. She was uneasy, wondering how she would face Liu Tingpei in the future. Such shocking things might exist among some ethnic minorities, but that didn't mean everyone in the world could accept them. Especially since her senior brothers were either princes or dukes, and her fifth senior brother was the son of a duke. It seemed that apart from her third senior brother, the others would eventually return to their own countries. When the seven of them were scattered, what would become of her?

After the third senior brother finished washing up, he saw her sitting in front of the dressing table with a slightly sullen face, deep in thought. He walked behind her, looked at the peerless beauty in the mirror, and gently removed the only white jade hairpin from her hair. Her black hair cascaded down, and she leaned against him listlessly, her red lips murmuring, "Senior brother."