âHeehee.â
Princess Huimin was amused, instantly forgetting her previous embarrassment. She lowered her eyelids, rubbing her handkerchief and acting shy.
âHuimin, our afternoon classes are starting soon. Letâs head back first.â
Li Mulin couldnât bear to look and pulled her sleeve backward.
âRight, right, Young Master Liuyun will be here soon. If we donât go back, weâll miss class and get punished again.â
He Biqiu chimed in and grabbed her other arm.
The two girls worked together, one on each side, and pulled her away at top speed.
âHehe, your three study companions are quite interesting.â
Lin Jinyun was amused and couldnât help but laugh.@@novelbin@@
âThey are all innocent and straightforward, without any malicious intent, so itâs relatively easy to get along with them.â
Lin Qingluo affectionately wrapped her arm around Fourth Brotherâs, and the siblings made their way back to the Elegant Pavilion.
âGrandfather did one thing right by choosing these three young ladies to accompany you in your studies.â
Lin Jinyun teased with a smile, âItâs better than having completely clueless boys around you all the time, and it brings the unique joy of interacting with young girls.â
âHehe, Fourth Brother, youâre so wise.â
Lin Qingluo was amused by her rare humorous words and laughed, her eyes wrinkling with joy.
âHowâs your studying been? Are you confident in getting the top spot in the County Examination?â
Lin Jinyun doted on his sister, listening to her cheerful laughter like the sound of silver bells. His expression relaxed, as well.
âFourth Brother, when you ask like that, I feel so pressured.â
Lin Qingluo teasingly raised her eyebrows, pretending to be troubled.
âAlright, I wonât ask anymore.â
Lin Jinyun changed his tone right away: âEven if you donât get the top spot in the County Examination, youâre still a hundred times better than those pretentious, superficial girls.â
Lin Qingluo smiled.
These words sounded familiar.
They seemed to be exactly what her grandmother had once said, word for word.
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They arrived at the Elegant Pavilion.
Lin Jinyun bent down to release Hunao, allowing it to run into the flower bushes and play on its own.
âFourth Brother, donât forget, weâre having dinner at Blessing Feast Restaurant tonight. Itâs my treat, but youâre responsible for notifying Jinhao, Jinfeng, and Jinming to join us.â
Lin Qingluo didnât forget about the welcoming dinner before entering the Elegant Pavilion.
âAlright, Iâll let them know.â
Lin Jinyun looked at his sister affectionately as she ran into the pavilion, staying for a moment before turning to leave.
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âWow, Qingluo, your Fourth Brother is so handsome and gentle.â
Princess Huimin peeked out of the pavilion, her beautiful eyes not blinking as they followed Lin Jinyunâs receding figure that glittered with little stars.
âFourth Brother is gentle and elegant, like a refined warrior.â
Lin Qingluo enjoyed hearing her praising her brother. She couldnât help but blurt out, âI wonder which lucky girl will become my Fourth Sister-in-law in the future.â
Before her words fell, the three girlsâ ears turned red, and they rubbed their handkerchiefs without saying a word.
âHey, whatâs the matter with you three? Why are your ears red?â
Lin Qingluo became aware and felt uneasy.
âAh, itâs nothing.â
He Biqiuâs eyes flickered, momentarily flustered.
âItâs a bit hot at noon, and our ears must have turned red.â
Li Mulin rubbed the sweat with her handkerchief, making up a serious excuse.
âQingluo, does your Fourth Brother have any childhood sweethearts who grew up together?â
Huimin asked bluntly, not beating around the bush.
He Biqiu and Li Mulinâs hearts trembled, unconsciously holding their breath.
âWell, there are some who grew up together.â
Lin Qingluo thought of Xue Baozhu for a moment, then disdainfully said, âBut theyâre not really childhood sweethearts. Itâs more like a cursed fate.â
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