Zhao Shuning's voice was rather loud, which startled Yan Ruyu.
Just then, a servant's voice came from outside the yard.
"Master, the Saintess is here. Uh—"
Before the servant could finish the announcement, Feng Lingtong's voice was heard.
"Don't be so flustered. Are the two of them having breakfast?"
Yan Ruyu opened the door. Feng Lingtong was standing at the courtyard gate at this moment. Zhao Shuning also walked out.
When they saw what the numerous maids behind Feng Lingtong were holding in their hands, they were instantly stunned. The line of maids was very long, about a hundred or so. In their hands, more or less, there were many precious things. At a glance, it could be roughly seen that these things should be all of Feng Lingtong's possessions over the years.
Behind Feng Lingtong, Feng Zhan was also following. When Feng Zhan saw Yan Ruyu, his eyes dodged slightly, and he shrank back, praying that Yan Ruyu wouldn't notice him.
"Sister, what are you doing?"
Feng Lingtong pulled Feng Zhan out. Feng Zhan grinned and said, "Bu Ran, good morning. Sister - in - law, good morning."
Zhao Shuning looked utterly confused. What on earth was going on this early in the morning? But as soon as Yan Ruyu saw Feng Zhan, he understood. Really, at this moment, Yan Ruyu felt that he had really overestimated his elder brother's shamelessness. Just by using his toes to think, Yan Ruyu knew what had happened for his sister to appear with so many things.
Last night, Feng Zhan clearly said that this matter should not be publicized and should not be told to anyone, and even asked him not to tell Shuning. But look, in just one night, his sister already knew. No, it shouldn't be said like this. Since his sister had prepared so many things, she should have known last night.
So, his elder brother repeatedly told him to keep it a secret, but then turned around and told his sister about it?
Feng Lingtong walked up to Zhao Shuning and held her hands. Zhao Shuning was still in a daze at this moment. Could someone please tell her what was going on?
"Elder brother, you?"
"Bu Ran, you can't blame me. I didn't mean to let it slip last night."
"Bu Ran, why didn't you tell sister about this? If A Zhan hadn't rushed into my palace last night and told me about this, how long were you going to keep it from us?"
Feng Zhan's eyelids twitched. Sister was really good at undermining him.
Yan Ruyu glanced at his elder brother and then sighed. He said, "Sister, I'm sorry."
"Bu Ran, it's not that sister is scolding you. I always thought before that you were different from A Zhan. A Zhan is a reckless person. Sister thought that although you are younger than him, you are much more steady. But now it seems that for such a major matter, you both dared to make such a hasty decision. You should spend less time with A Zhan in the future, lest he lead you astray."
Feng Zhan was a bit angry and retorted, "Sister, I don't like what you're saying. Bu Ran and I are real brothers, not some bad - influence friends. Asking him not to hang out with me, isn't that a bit too hurtful?"
Feng Lingtong raised her eyes.
"You still feel hurt?"
Feng Zhan whispered back, "Of course I do—"
"Say it again."
Feng Zhan shut up and consciously stepped back.
Zhao Shuning watched this scene, feeling even more confused. What were they talking about? Why could she understand every word they said, but when it came to the whole thing, she had no clue at all?
Feng Lingtong turned around. Yan Ruyu was now lowering his head. Zhao Shuning looked confused.
"It's windy. Let's go inside and talk."
"Okay."
Feng Lingtong lovingly pulled Zhao Shuning into the house. After they all sat down, Feng Lingtong still didn't let go of Zhao Shuning's hand.
"Xiao Ning'er, I've heard about your and Bu Ran's matter. I spent the whole night preparing all the things I could. Don't worry, with the three betrothal letters and six betrothal gifts, our Feng family will never treat you badly."
Zhao Shuning said, "I know. Thank you, sister. But isn't it a bit too early now?" Weren't they going to pay homage to their parents next month?
"It's not early. If it takes too long, it's not good for your reputation."
Zhao Shuning said, "Sister, I don't care."
Feng Lingtong said, "Don't talk nonsense."
Then she turned to look at Yan Ruyu and said, "Did A Zhan teach you this? Bu Ran, why do you listen to your elder brother in everything? You should have your own opinions when doing things. Look at Xiao Ning'er. Affected by you, she endures such grievances without saying a word."
Feng Zhan protested, "Sister, don't put all the blame on me. You know Bu Ran's temper. When has he ever listened to me? Except for what happened last night—I didn't expect him to be so honest—"
"Elder brother!" Yan Ruyu said.
"Alright, alright. It was my fault this time. You listen to sister."
Feng Lingtong glared at Feng Zhan in frustration. Then, turning around, she put on a gentle look again.
"Xiao Ning'er, sister is telling you. Although our Feng family members don't have our parents now, here, an elder sister is like a mother. As Bu Ran's sister, I will take up the responsibility of an elder sister. Don't worry. Even if there are no father and mother at the wedding ceremony, our Feng family will never let you lose face on the Nine - Continent Continent. We will prepare everything you should have. If there are things we haven't prepared, just speak up. Bu Ran is my younger brother, and I'm responsible for doing all this for him."
An elder sister is like a mother. Four simple words, but in Feng Lingtong's case, she practiced it extremely thoroughly.
Speaking of which, she hadn't gotten married yet, and there were still many etiquettes for her to learn. But after Feng Lingtong heard about Yan Ruyu and Zhao Shuning's matter, she didn't even have time to think about other things.
They didn't have their father and mother. Bu Ran was the first one among them to get married. In every aspect, they wouldn't treat the girl from another family badly, nor would they let Bu Ran feel that he had no support behind him.
Feng Lingtong wanted Yan Ruyu to know that as long as she was here, as long as sister was by his side, he could rest assured.
"Sister—" Yan Ruyu was slightly touched.
Feng Zhan also put away his joking expression. They never said anything mushy to each other, and most of the time they were at odds with each other. But they knew that since they were young, their father and mother had said that they were a family. A family shared the same blood, and the bond between them couldn't be broken by anyone.
They never said they loved each other, but every one of their actions was for the sake of the other.
Zhao Shuning was on the verge of tears listening to Feng Lingtong's words. But the next sentence from Feng Lingtong forced her tears back.