Rejected Beauty Practices the Villain Play-Chapter 864 - 840: Brothers

Ruyi was very excited to know that Daddy had returned to the capital. Xie Xun sneaked him out of the palace back to the Prince Manor. Mingzhu didn’t return to the manor because she had homework. After Ying Yi saw them, he went to report. However, who would have thought that even Xie Jue wouldn’t see Ruyi.

Ruyi’s clear black-and-white eyes accused Xie Xun, "Uncle, you lied to me, Daddy hasn’t come back."

"Your Daddy is back, but he doesn’t want to see you." Xie Xun refused to take the blame, telling Ruyi heartlessly, in your Daddy’s heart, you’re not as important as that vixen!

"Uncle is lying. I don’t believe it!" Ruyi was a child who grew up loved, very confident, "Daddy likes me the most; he will definitely hug Ruyi when he gets home."

Xie Xun hadn’t seen Second Brother and felt he must have lost weight after the long journey following Fang Chuning’s death. He looked at Ruyi’s chubby face, "Ruyi, you need to lose weight."

Ruyi, who had caught someone’s vanity, loved being pretty the most. After being disliked, he pursed his lips and began to cry, his wailing like his beloved candied hawthorn had been snatched away, tears streaming down.

Xie Xun, "..."

He hurriedly covered Ruyi’s mouth and dragged him away from Xie Jue’s courtyard, "Good Ruyi, dear Ruyi, Uncle was wrong. You are the cutest child in Beining. No one is as adorable as you. You’re not fat at all; you can still eat three bowls of rice. Don’t cry, don’t cry!"

Second Brother was in a bad mood, and he agitated Ruyi outside the door. Wasn’t that asking for trouble? Once Second Brother calmed down, he’d surely find fault with him.

Ruyi sobbed intermittently, glaring at Xie Xun. This child had been spoiled since he was little and didn’t kneel when he saw Xie Xun, nor did he consider that Xie Xun was an emperor. The concept of superiority and inferiority hadn’t formed in his mind. He delighted in being praised as good-looking and cute, happier with more praise. But if anyone said anything bad, his lips could pout for half a day. Xie Xun usually coaxed this little ancestor and didn’t dare make him cry.

Ruyi loved to cry but was easily appeased. He whined and forgave his uncle, his heart broad, "Daddy really came back?"

Xie Xun urged him, "Go knock on the door!"

Little Ruyi took it seriously. The steps before Xie Jue’s door were high. Little Ruyi climbed up with his hands and feet, knocking with his tiny hands, "Daddy, Daddy, it’s Ruyi. Are you in there?"

There were no electric lights in Xie Jue’s room, and the Shadow Guard acted as invisible people. Ruyi looked at the empty courtyard. Even after knocking, there was no response, suspecting once again that his uncle had deceived him. He turned around and saw Xie Xun signaling at the Moon Gate for him to knock again. Little Ruyi got angry, put his hands on his hips, and refused to knock. It was pitch black; it must be a lie. Daddy hadn’t returned yet.

Xie Xun had no choice but to have Dongxue take Ruyi away first. He sighed softly, saying at the door, "Second Brother, I will accompany you at the door. Tonight Ruyi will also stay in the manor. If you want to see us, you can at any time, but it doesn’t matter if you don’t."

There wasn’t a single sound inside. He almost doubted whether Second Brother was truly not in the room, but the Shadow Guards were around, so it couldn’t be wrong. After all, wherever the Shadow Guards were, Second Brother must be nearby.

Xie Jue returned to the capital, and the Grand Marshal also came back. The issue of Fang Chuning hadn’t been settled yet. Xie Xun was really worried about Xie Jue. Did the Grand Marshal say something during the journey, perhaps blame Second Brother?

If he hadn’t insisted on having Fang Chuning protect Second Brother during his mission, would none of this have happened?

The rumors about Second Brother and Fang Chuning were unpleasant to hear, filled with all sorts of gossip. The Grand Marshal has always been strict. Did he say something harsh to Second Brother? After losing Fang Chuning, did Second Brother feel wronged by the Fang Family’s hurtful words? Second Brother has no elder backing him. Even though he is the emperor, in the Grand Marshal’s presence, he is still a junior. It’s a matter of affection, not state affairs. He’s helpless too and now especially hopes Father is alive.

Oh, if Father were alive, today would indeed be lively.

The Marquis Mansion would definitely be in chaos. The Grand Marshal might even go find Father to fight!

Xie Xun felt sad thinking about what Second Brother would do in the future? How would he face the Fang Family? How long would this matter weigh on his heart, and could time heal his wounds?

The family incident all those years ago has always been a thorn in Second Brother’s heart; it hasn’t healed over the years, with old wounds not yet healed and now new ones added. He, with Ayu’s companionship and comfort—how about Second Brother?

Second Brother wouldn’t even see Ruyi, let alone him.

How could Fang Chuning be dead?

Could it be a lie?

It shouldn’t be. Lin Xiao had already recounted the events, and the Royal Palace was only so big. The Jiangnan spies were there unless Han Ziqi had hidden him!

But why would Han Ziqi hide him? If he had saved Fang Chuning, it would be a good opportunity to negotiate terms. How could he possibly hide it?

Is he truly dead? 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Now he hopes Fang Chuning is alive. As long as he is alive, Second Brother can be well, and he won’t stop him and Fang Chuning. If they want to wander around the world, they can, and he can help settle the Fang Family.