An Jin let out a pained cry, covering a sensitive area with both hands, his face turning slightly red. The sparrow girl peeked in, quickly withdrawing after a glance, faintly clicking her tongue.
“The master and madam are flirting inside; none of you are allowed to enter.”
I exchanged a glance with An Jin, and then a dog barked. The sparrow girl added, “Especially you, Yuan Xiao—you’re not allowed to disturb the master and madam as they work on making a little master…”
An Jin looked at me, and I looked back at him.
In the end, we entered the room and had a heart-to-heart talk.
I explained how my elder brother might be heading towards cut-sleeve love. He smiled faintly, “So it was because of this.”
“I feel guilty,” I sighed. “If not for my idea, my brother wouldn’t have lost such a friend, maybe even his first true love.”
“Have you met Xue Yin?”
I shook my head, looking at him suspiciously. “Have you met him? What kind of person is he?”
“Since he’s your brother’s friend, you should find an opportunity to meet him,” An Jin said with a mysterious smile. “Perhaps after meeting him, your questions will be resolved.”
Chapter Nineteen: Miao Yin’s Past
Because my father served in the Hanlin Academy for over ten years, I easily found Xue Yin through familiar uncles.
He looked young, with rosy lips, white teeth, and delicate features, but his demeanor was cold. Upon seeing me, he frowned, “What brings madam to seek Xue?” His voice was clear and soft—no wonder he would pursue male love.
I smiled at him. “Young Master Xue? I am Xiao Shishu’s second sister.”
“Oh, it’s Madam An.” His reaction was quick, his eyebrows relaxing slightly. “May I ask what brings you here?”
“It’s about my elder brother’s matter.”
He paused slightly, with a hint of something unusual in his expression.
With many ears around in the Hanlin Academy, we went to a tea house nearby. Xue Yin was somewhat guarded, subtly sizing me up and trying to guess my intentions. I mentioned my brother’s recent dejected state, and he lowered his head, saying, “What does this have to do with me?”
