Chapter Twenty-Four: So-Called Brothers

  "Ah, so Fourth Brother and Thirteenth Brother are here too?" A gentle voice rang out, Daiyu furrowed her brow, another one started again, the daily report.

  "Eight brother has arrived." Yinzan saw that Yintian was not too surprised, they had not met at Daiyu's place for several days, coincidentally avoiding each other, but it did not mean they would not meet at Daiyu's place.

  Yinxiang followed Yinxi, Yinxi and Yinting. Daiyu couldn't help but frown, had the Eight Masters' Party completely formed at this time? Why did Yinting's gaze towards Yinxiang always contain hatred? As if he hated Yinxiang for snatching away his brotherly affection? But they...

  Daiyu's change attracted everyone's attention, "Is the county lady uncomfortable?" Yinxiang asked with a warm and elegant smile on his face.

  "There's nothing, it's just that you all come every day, I don't like it. And I'm a bit tired." Daiyu also didn't want to beat around the bush and directly expressed her own thoughts, she didn't even give Kangxi face, let alone consider giving Yinzhen and others face.

  The smile on Yīn's face froze, he could see that Lin Jiadai didn't have a good impression of their visit, but he hadn't expected to be spoken to so directly as the prince.

  "Is there something on your mind, Eighth Brother? If it's about the Peach Blossom Festival, Mother and I have already discussed it, and Fourth Brother has also mentioned it to me once. I think my memory is still good, and the maids by my side are also doing their job properly. Even if I forgot, they would remind me, so you don't need to mention it a third time." Daiyu's calm and cold tone, as well as her icy words, made Yunxiang's smile completely disappear from his face. However, he couldn't say anything back to Daiyu after all. After all, Daiyu was now a princess, with a rank far higher than his own as an imperial prince.

  "How can you be so ungrateful, Eighth Brother came to see you because he cares about you." Yunfeng jumped out with a huff, Daiyu gave him a white eye, is the future great general Wang really this naive and silly? It seems that only his thirteen-year-old self has been overly spoiled by his mother, resulting in him becoming like this.

  He naturally noticed Daiyu's white eyes and was even more furious. "You quickly apologize to me and Ba Ge."

  "What right?" Innocence was one thing, but excessive innocence was unacceptable. And to shift the responsibility onto herself? That was truly unforgivable. Daiyu's face turned even colder.

  Yinxiang noticed Daiyu's change in expression and hastily pulled Yinbi back. He wanted to make friends with Daiyu, not create enmity. "Don't be angry, young master," Yinxiang said, helping Yinbi speak, while Yinshan, who was about to step forward, retreated instead.

  Daiyu saw this scene and didn't say anything, but Yunfeng poked his head out from behind Yunxiang and let out a cold hum towards Daiyu.

  "Yes, fourteen gege is already thirteen years old and still so immature. How can I, a seven-year-old girl, say anything?" Daiyu shook her head helplessly, her words making the people around her feel very awkward. They had almost forgotten that Daiyu was only seven years old, as after spending these few days with her, they felt she was already an adult with mature thoughts."

  Yin Zhen took a step forward, "The young lady is naturally different. If not, she wouldn't be the young lady. My fourteenth brother is still young and doesn't think things through." Yin Zhen had a point, if Daiyu was just an ordinary little girl without anything special about her, how could she become the young lady? And they, who didn't have any titles, naturally couldn't compare to Daiyu.

  Daiyu looked at Yongzheng, their eyes met, and a chill ran down her spine. This person still wanted to maintain his own brother, but never explicitly said so. Daiyu's gaze swept across, seeing the disappointment and desolation in Yongzheng's eyes. Look, look, good intentions were not rewarded, her own younger brother did not understand her kindness, and instead thought she was humiliating him.

  Yingxuan's voice rang out just as Daiyu was about to retort, "I couldn't find you two anywhere, so you're here." Yingxuan and Yinxie walked in one after the other. Earlier, Kangxi had called them over for a discussion that lasted a long time, mostly about the Heaven and Earth Society.

  "The prince has also arrived, now you brothers are all here, Daiyu will yield her place and let you brothers have a good talk. On the side, Zi Juan supported Daiyu to wipe off the corner of her clothes and left the room, leaving space for these brothers with complicated relationships. Alas, having many siblings is great, why is the royal family's affection so thin? Don't they know how lucky they are to have so many relatives? Thinking of her past experiences, Daiyu's eyes were filled with darkness, startling Zi Juan beside her."

  "Miss, didn't Master and Mistress treat you well?" Xiangyun shook Daiyu's hand, waking her up.

  "Nature is good, unfortunately I don't have a brother or sister, and there's no one to really rely on." Daiyu shook her head, she was just reminiscing earlier, but now sometimes opportunities are everywhere without needing to be designed.

  "Miss, I, Xueyan and many others who care about you can be relied on." Zijuan looked at Daiyu's despondency, an idea surged in her heart, wanting to tell Miss about her own identity, so that Miss would feel safer. What Zijuan didn't know was that she had already exposed herself, and now it was just Daiyu's impromptu test of her.

  "Is that so?" Daiyu's mouth curled up with a cold smile, which made Zijuan's heart skip a beat. Although the smile was beautiful, it was also terrifying. What's wrong with Miss? "Actually, I still prefer to rely on myself, rely on mountains and rivers, rely on people running away, but oneself is the most reliable." Daiyu gave a desolate smile and quickly walked towards her own room. Zijuan thought about Daiyu's last words, closely following behind her, what Miss said seemed to make sense, but somehow felt a bit strange.

  After Daiyu left the house, the atmosphere was a bit awkward. Yongzheng had to bring up some court matters, which were torturous for Yongxiang and Yongbin, who hadn't yet participated in politics. The two of them looked at the ceiling with frustration, rolling their eyes. How boring! Why are brothers so interested in such things?

  Yin Zhen lowered his head, recalling what Yin Rong had said to him two days ago. What did he mean by that? Yin Xi lowered his head and hid the longing in his eyes for that position, while Yin Si, who was sitting in the first place under Yin Rong's order of succession, looked at him with disdain. How long can you still stay in the position of Crown Prince? Being a Crown Prince is far from being an Emperor, it's easy to make you not become one.

  "Miss, someone has come to Yangzhou." Lin Fang hastily came to Daiyu's room.

  "From the capital? The Soong or Jia family?" Daiyu was not surprised by this, as Kangxi wanted to bring his imperial son to the Peach Blossom Festival, which was a great opportunity for her own daughter's well-being. "Don't mention it yet, are both present?"

  Lin Fang nodded slightly before opening his mouth.

  "Under close surveillance."

  "Don't worry, miss." Lin Fang left through the back door, Daiyu seemed lost in thought.