The delicate and slender petals carried the water droplets, crystal clear, as if telling such a cold weather, there would be a unique beauty left in the world. The water in the bucket was almost as good as it was. Xiaolou gently put down the water scoop, and turned around and stood alone behind her. She smiled slightly. This person stood motionless behind her for a long time, waiting for herself to finish all the water. I don’t know if he was upright or should he say he was stern, but Xiaolou could understand that he should have both qualities from the army. Chen Zhilin really showed the unique temperament of the soldiers to the fullest. She turned around and bowed slightly: "Brother is here? Second sister doesn’t know that she has lost her far."

Chen Zhilin looked down at the new sister with a strange face. Today she was in bright red. It was obviously quite bright in color, but it did not cover up her seemingly ordinary face at all. Instead, the two complemented each other. You were me and I was you, like a beautiful woman in red. Naturally, the picture came: "I came back suddenly. I didn't know what happened in the mansion. I didn't know that my father had a new daughter. As your elder brother, I came from afar but did not prepare gifts for you. It was my negligence and carelessness. Don't mind, my brother will provide you with you today." After saying that, Chen Zhilin took out a red box from his chest, peeled it lightly with two fingers, and the things inside were exposed.

Xiaolou turned his head and lowered his eyes. In the square box was a pair of red amber gem earrings, shining brightly in the sun, shining with bloody red light, and the slender silver thread connected to the delicate ear hooks and pulling the gems. Although Xiaolou did not study much about jewelry, such earrings were of top quality at first glance. It seemed that he had really selected gifts for her. However, Xiaolou had been in the whirlpool of open and secret struggle for a long time, and subconsciously had a little scrutiny in his eyes. However, she ignored that the person she gave was not the one who used the knife behind her back, but only had real love. She raised her eyes, and the light flowed, and there was a touch of charm inadvertently: "The gift given by the eldest brother is very beautiful. I like it very much, Chunli, put it away. Brother, please come and sit..."

The small building invited Chen Zhilin to the pavilion in the north corner of the courtyard. In the entire Chen Mansion, there is only an independent and exquisite pavilion in the courtyard of Dongfeng Pavilion. It seems that Chen Qiuhe really likes the second wife and gave her the best courtyard in the mansion. Now he has turned into the residence of Xiaolou, and it seems that he has a fate with Xiaolou. As soon as Chen Zhilin entered the pavilion, he could clearly see the three big words "Dongfeng Pavilion" hanging on the lintel of the attic. Unconsciously, he thought of the elegance of the small building again overnight. It seems that although this second girl is from a servant, her taste and demeanor are indeed different from other small families.

Chunli carefully closed the box. She was standing next to her master just now. She naturally saw the good and beautiful earrings, so she couldn't help but take them with them, so she was very gentle and careful. Xiaolou guessed that Chen Zhilin was just to repay the love. After all, she had a lot of strength to become a good person that day. She also taught him a good lesson to Xie Lan, who was fanning the flames. It was obvious that he was very hostile to Xie Lan. It seemed that the death of his wife, his biological mother, should be inseparable from Xie Lan now: "Big brother is to repay the love for the second sister. In fact, you don't have to, because I didn't do it for you that day. After all, Xie Lan did too many vicious things..."

Chen Zhilin looked at her in deep eyes and looked at her with a little surprise. Unexpectedly, she said it without any hesitation, but she couldn't find a little annoyance on her face as she looked at her more and more beautifully. After all, her gift was just a favor, and she didn't really want to buy it for her. "You... you are outspoken, yes, I want to thank you, but I have been choosing this gift for a long time, not as perfunctory." Chen Zhilin has always liked to speak out, so she also hates the words in the words of people coming and going in Beijing, which are hidden secrets, which make people spend all their time guessing and thinking. It's really tiring, and it's so tiring. Now I'm good to talk to her.

"Brother, don't worry, I'm not angry. Look at your hands and choose gifts for me. I really feel sorry for me..." Xiaolou glanced at Chen Zhilin on the table. The calluses and invisible scars on his hands were fought on the battlefield all year round, and there would be no scars left to show the cruelty of the war. "Brother, the war is endless, and the Huns will not be wiped out in a short time. You have been guarding the Great Wei for so many years. Haven't thought of returning to Beijing to take a good rest? People don't say secret words. I know that some people may have hurt you and try every means to prevent you from coming back. You are willing to swallow your anger in your stomach? I don't think you are a person who just live a mediocre life and will not be so willing to swallow your anger. Of course, you also have your ideals. After all, men are determined to be in all directions, but ideals will be realized wherever they go..."

Chen Zhilin looked at his hand. Every blue vein on the back of his hand was beating so clearly and vigorously, and a scar that had healed so hard that it was almost impossible to see was attached. He felt it was incredible. She could tell at a glance that it was an arrow wound. Facing Xiaolou's question, he could not answer, because he was thinking, he always used his ideals as a reason to escape them, but how long can this escape last? Is it a lifetime? Xiaolou said right. He is not a person who just live a mediocre life. How could the revenge of killing his mother be easily put behind his head? But when will the revenge be truly implemented?

Xiaolou saw him lowered his head and frowned and thoughtful, looking into the distance, he said earnestly: "I know that my elder brother has great ambitions, not a little girl like me. But although I am concerned about it everywhere, I am a breeze. You have to bear too much because you have not completed too much. You can see that you have a lot of hatred towards Xie Lan. You don't have to deny this. Of course, you are a real man and don't want to use any shameful evil ways. If possible, I can wish you a handful of help and you can look down on me, but this is the current situation of this world. If you can't change, you can only follow it and treat others' ways and treat others' bodies. The best retribution in the world is..."

Chen Zhilin didn't say anything for a long time, and no one had ever said such meaningful words to him, especially a young girl who was not married. He really felt that she was different from ordinary people. Although she didn't have three heads and six arms, he silently remembered all her appearance in his heart: "As the saying goes, "It's foolish to be a shallow and to be a simple friend. You and me are just a few times of relationships. Why do you say such words to me? Aren't you afraid that I will turn against you and watch the tiger fight, watch you fight to the death, and then go to deal with Xie Lan?" It sounds like this, it's indeed a good idea. After all, he can think of the most labor-saving way, which is to find new enemies for his enemies.

When Xiaolou heard him say this, he actually giggled. She brushed her hair in a good mood and said, "Brother, if you can turn against me, I'm afraid the sows will climb a tree. But you are a fence-bearing fisherman. Even if Xie Lan and I don't have you, we will still be a pair of natural enemies that will never be able to reconcile. With or without you, we will fight and never stop. So I tell you bluntly that not only is it to save energy, but of course I am not afraid. But Brother, if you don't keep such a good opportunity, you will really miss a great opportunity. You must know that Xie Lan has been trying hard to get rid of you these days. I don't know if you have found anything wrong in your recent diet..."

Xiaolou clicked until she saw Chen Zhilin silently, and she was sure that her guess was right. Xie Lan's poisoning method was not for a day or two. The best way to make a person die quietly was to poison. However, Xie Lan knew that she had touched her eyebrows that day. Although she was not capable enough, after all, if Chen Zhilin died suddenly, all the suspicion would point to her. Even if she opened her mouth many times, she could not escape the suspicion of killing and seizing power. So she did not dare to make any big moves for the time being, but not her personality if she didn't quickly get rid of it and was not her personality. Therefore, chronic poison is her best show. Toxins sprout in her body day by day. If it occurs again a few years later, no one will doubt her.

As for why Xiaolou was sure whether there was any problem with Chen Zhilin's diet, it was thanks to Jiang Yifan. This guy was so hungry in the middle of the night that he couldn't do it. He went to the kitchen to steal food, but he didn't steal it. Instead, he saw Chen Zhilin looking at the rice bowl with a shocked expression. After returning, he reported it to Xiaolou truthfully. After all, Chen Zhilin was a person from the army. There was not only a frontal battle between Jiaofeng, but also an invisible threat of darkness. Testing poison before meals was the one they should not be neglected. Chen Zhilin suddenly laughed, not knowing whether it was the helplessness after being exposed or the omniscient praise of Xiaolou: "It seems that every person who can survive in the Shen Mansion is not simple..."

Xiaolou also smiled, "What's not simple, it's just that you hurt me and I hurt you. I try every means to save your life, and you are just a situation. "Brother, I said something that people don't say secret words. I know a general understanding of your character. If possible, you can really stay. After all, you should face some things and face them. Escape is not the only solution. I am also willing to cooperate with you. Of course, when the cooperation will stop, you have the final say. I am a plain person and I will never refuse things that are beneficial to me. You can also consider it again. After all, returning to Beijing is also a big thing, and I can't wait to worry about it. Now that I have the words, I hope my brother will consider it carefully. My grandmother is getting older and I can't stand it anymore..."

Chen Zhilin lowered his head slightly, and the last sentence was like a needle deep into his heart. He suddenly realized that it was like being woken up in a dream. He had to continue walking the road ahead. He had to take on the responsibility he deserved. However, while Xiaolou stood up, he couldn't help but hold her wrist and said with his eyes: "Why did you choose me, why did you help me?" He felt that his question was a bit stupid. After all, except Chen Zhinan in the Chen Mansion, he was the only adult man, and she needed the help of his eldest son. But he was extremely persistent and wanted to hear her answer with his own ears.

Xiaolou's wrist was pinched by him, but his eyebrows were naturally stretched, and he was wearing a faint autumn wind: "Sometimes I'm also surprised, because I am a cold-hearted person and don't like to form cliques. I like to be alone and never need other people's extra help, even when facing danger. Maybe it's because I have no father or mother since I was a child, and I don't know what family affection is. Later, when I have a mother, I feel the taste of family affection and feel that it's very good and strong. The copybook on your waist is the only thing that touches me, because I know that no matter when, you will misunderstand every relative, although you have misunderstandings, resentments, and discomforts, you are very kind, I don't like kind people being bullied for no reason, it's that simple..."

It's that simple. This is the most real idea in Xiaolou's heart. Chen Zhilin was a little stunned and stood in the pavilion for a long time and could not come back to his senses. Today's words were something he had never heard in his life. He sighed deeply, as if he had found his own direction. Xiaolou said it well, some things could not be avoided and solved, and some hatreds needed to be resolved as soon as possible. He had never thought about whether he was kind or not, but was just doing what he should do. Since Xie Lan and his second brother did not want to stay, he would have to stay. After all, the Shen family is also his home. If he wanted to give it to him, he could give it all. If he didn't want to give it to him, he would not get it even if he racked his brains!

Chen Zhilin clenched his fist and said thank you to Xiaolou. Maybe it is not that difficult to stay and face it. He also has his grandmother and Little Sister Sheng. He can no longer let them down: "I understand. I will consider what you said. Thank you!" His eyes were shining with great sincerity. Xiaolou nodded, and he really lamented that this piece of wood had finally opened up. The road was chosen by him, and it was his business. She would do her best to help him. This is her promise. Once she made it, it would never change: "That, can you let me go first, it hurts..."

"Ah, I'm sorry, I..." Chen Zhilin realized it and immediately bounced his hand away on her wrist and shrank back like lightning. Xiaolou and him didn't say much. Everything he should say had been said. Next, it depends on how Chen Zhilin kept what he deserved.

He couldn't help but turn around and look at the red shadow. It slowly disappeared from his sight as if it was as graceful as a geek. From then on, her shadow was never lost from his mind... Some people and some things didn't take long to communicate with each other, and they could only be settled for a lifetime at a glance, and they could no longer let go...

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It’s good to have a helper... I suddenly thought of my previous novels, and there are always a few men behind a successful lady!

This book was first published by Xiaoxiang Academy, please do not reprint it!
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