Chapter 540 - 207 Clothing Styles (Top)
The period of mourning at Lian Mansion hadn’t been completed, yet the New Year’s celebration still went on as last year, with everyone gathered for a reunion meal before dispersing.
Yueyao didn’t stay up for the traditional New Year vigil; she first escorted Tingzheng back to his courtyard. Yueyao was worried that Lian Dongfang might use Tingzheng to threaten her, but she felt that Lian Dongfang wouldn’t harm Tingzheng.
Tingzheng, holding Yueyao’s hand, said, "Sister..." During the meal, he felt uncomfortable all over, as if he was an outsider.
Yueyao was taken aback by Tingzheng’s words, not expecting that even Lian Tingzheng had sensed it. Yueyao, caressing Tingzheng’s face, spoke softly, "It’s okay, just bear with it a little longer."
Tingzheng shook his head and said, "Sister, it’s not that I’m worried about myself. I’m fine, I’m only at the Lian family for a few days a year. But you are at the Lian family every single day. Sister, I’m worried about you being mistreated by the Lian family." It wasn’t so much worry as that he already knew Yueyao was not having a good time in Lian Mansion. He knew he was too young and his words carried little weight, and not only could he not help his sister, but now she even had to take care of him.
Yueyao’s nose burned, and she hugged Tingzheng, her tears streaming down. All she could do now was feel thankful, thankful to have a kin, grateful that she wasn’t all alone.
Tingzheng clumsily wiped Yueyao’s tears, saying, "Sister, don’t cry. I will grow up quickly and will protect you in the future."
Yueyao nodded, "Mm, I believe Tingzheng can do it."
Xiang Wei looked down at the sight of the siblings.
That night, Yueyao suffered from insomnia again, as she did every year at this time. Getting up from her bed, Yueyao drew back the curtain to peer outside, where it was pitch-black and nothing could be seen.