130 Chapter 130 Favor (1/2)
Inside the receiving hall of the Zhixiang country's eldest prince manor, Xing Tanxing is stiffly sipping her tea while watching the anxious Rui in the hall's entrance. When her brother asked Lin Xulian to talk privately, Rui immediately objected. But Lin Xulian plead and insisted that she needs the eldest prince's help. Rui had no choice but to concede but it doesn't mean he can stop himself from worrying. These people are still strangers for the both of them.
”Umm…young master Rui, you can be at ease. Eldest brother won't harm your sister. Why don't you take a seat and have some tea and snack for now while waiting?” Xing Tanxing offered. She really felt nervous around Rui, especially right now that they are practically alone together if they neglect the presence of the servants.
”I can't be at ease when it comes to Lian'er.” Rui replied without facing her.
”You are really an admirable elder brother. You care about your sister so much.” Xing Tanxing said so that she can continue their conversation.
”She is not my sister.” Rui said emotionlessly. Xing Tanxing's confusion on the other hand is obvious. ”I am just an adopted son. We aren't blood related at all.”
Xing Tanxing felt a pang in her heart. There is no explanation needed. She can clearly tell Rui's feelings. ”I see. Does she know about what you feel? But she's married.”
Rui's eyes dimmed. ”She doesn't need to know. As long as I can stay by her side, then it's enough.”
Xing Tanxing cannot help but envy Lin Xulian for having someone like Rui loving her. But she also felt pity towards Rui because Lin Xulian obviously only sees him like a brother. 'Love is complicated. What did I do? I should've stayed far away from this mess.' She thought. ”Still, you need to sit down and wait for a while young master Rui. I can assure you nothing bad will happen to Lian.”
Resigning to her persistence, Rui decided to finally sit down. ”Why do they have to talk privately? It's not like we are strangers to them.” Rui said disapprovingly.
”I have no idea as well. All I know is eldest brother's mother's identity is special and cannot be disclosed to anyone. If he wanted to keep others from listening, then it must have something to do with her.” Xing Tanxing replied solemnly. Hearing this, Rui has no choice but to wait and trust them temporarily.
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Back in the garden, Lin Xulian and Xing Guang remained in the pavilion. Lin Xulian sat cross legged in front of Xing Guang with her back facing him. Xing Guang then placed his palm on her lower back. He concentrated his internal energy and slowly infused it in her body. But If Lin Xulian is facing him, she would notice that the mole under his right eye is glowing with a purple hue.