Upon hearing this, Xie Yanyu furrowed his brow: "Could it be that we’re actually estranged?"

They were legitimate siblings!

No need to differentiate between us!

Furthermore, since he was here, it wasn’t as if he could stay anywhere else.

As soon as he furrowed his brow, Xie Wanqing shivered and shook her head repeatedly, affirming, "No estrangement, I’m closest to my brother."

She expressed her determination, but a hesitant look still appeared on her face. Xie Yanyu glanced over, "Is there anything else amiss?"

"...My place is a bit crude, brother, please don’t mind," Xie Wanqing reminded him, "It’s not that I’m estranged, it’s just that the place isn’t suitable for you to stay."

She really couldn’t imagine her graceful brother, like a gentle breeze and bright moon, living in a small, shabby courtyard.

This time, not only did Xie Yanyu furrow his brow, even Ji Chengfeng did so.

He seemed to contemplate something, his gaze showing a hint of sympathy, "Where is my cousin’s residence? Take us to have a look."

It looked as if she was living in a slum.

Xie Wanqing couldn’t refuse anymore; if she did, who knows how much they’d imagine. She could only stand up and say, "Then let’s go." 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Of course, Chen Xixi followed along.

In the carriage, Xie Wanqing asked about the situation of Mr. Li’s case.

Chen Xixi was no longer as anxious as before, and upon hearing the question, she replied, "Lord Ji looked over the files and seemed to discover something. He sent subordinates to investigate."

But she didn’t dare to ask what specific secrets there might be.

Earlier, they left the courtyard to give space to the siblings to talk and went to the study in the front yard.

Along the way, she attempted several times to cozy up, wanting to get closer to this cousin she’d just met. He was the official in Bianzhou; being on good terms with him would only be beneficial.

But this cousin, who appeared to be a noble gentleman, was very distant and aloof.

Except for...

Chen Xixi stopped talking, but Ji Chengfeng took the initiative to say, "This case isn’t complicated. By the latest tomorrow, I’ll give you a clear truth."

That calm and composed tone made one feel that no matter how big a matter was, he could handle it effortlessly.

Chen Xixi immediately teared up, thanking him repeatedly.

Xie Wanqing also smiled and said, "Then thank you very much, cousin."

Clearly, both were cousins; one called him Lord Ji, the other called him cousin.

Xie Yanyu looked very complicated but ultimately said nothing.

Amidst casual conversations, the carriage stopped.

The group got off the carriage, and what met their eyes was a narrow alley.

How narrow, you ask? So narrow that even slightly wider carriages couldn’t enter.

Both brothers’ expressions darkened.

Amidst the silence, Xie Wanqing looked inside and awkwardly said, "I forgot to ask you to prepare a smaller carriage. Actually inside..."

"Enough," Xie Yanyu said, "lead the way."

Xie Wanqing fell silent, obediently leading the way in front. After taking one step, she was stopped by Xie Yanyu.

He frowned as he looked at some mossy spots in the alley and supported his sister’s arm, saying, "Watch your step. Don’t slip."

He simply couldn’t believe that his treasured younger sister, who was pregnant, went in and out of such a place daily.

If she slipped, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Chen Xixi watched the affectionate siblings, her eyes filled with undisguised envy.

But Xie Wanqing didn’t want her brother to worry. As she walked, she pointed to her courtyard, saying, "That’s the one... it’s not too shabby, with servants and maidservants, all the necessary things."

After all, she wasn’t someone accustomed to a harsh lifestyle.