"Thank you, Villa Master, for saving us siblings. However, I'm afraid today's incident might bring trouble to Mingyue Villa," Su Qingjue said, holding his injured arm as he approached Su Zimo. He felt grateful for her help, but also guilty, knowing that the Grand Tutor's Residence and General Wang's Residence wouldn't let this matter go easily.
"Mingyue Villa will sooner or later face them. There's no need to worry about bringing trouble upon them. You're injured, so let's bandage your wounds first," Su Zimo replied, her tone much softer. She could feel the bond between her and Su Qingjue, having merged their souls together and sensing the affection between them.
Su Qingjue looked at her with confusion, not understanding the meaning behind her words.
"Thank you, Villa Master." Su Qingjue turned to Su Zininan and saw her wiping away tears.
"Sister..."
"Brother, we should have fought to the death today and avenged Momo when we saw Jun Lintian. My heart ached as if it were being pricked by needles. They didn't even spare Momo's body," Su Zinian almost sobbed, unable to control her pain over losing her sister.
Su Zimo's nose felt sore, and under the golden mask, two clear tears slowly streamed down her face. In her memories, her brother and sister were always very fond of her, protecting her in every way.
Su Qingjue turned his face away, blaming himself for not being skilled enough to protect his sister.
"Aunt, please don't cry, okay? Let's live with Aunt Xin from now on, alright?" Su Xin raised her small hand and gently wiped away Su Zinian's tears. Her soft and sweet voice instantly silenced Su Zinian's crying.
Looking at those bright and clear eyes filled with a smiling expression, Su Zinian felt a moment of trance, as if she saw Momo from her childhood.
"Momo, Momo..." Su Zinian blurted out.
Su Zimo's figure froze for a moment, her emotions slightly eased as she said, "Alright, Xin'er, Li'er, Qi'er, take Aunt and them to bandage their wounds."
"No, we need to leave here quickly. General Wang and the Grand Tutor's Residence won't let this go easily. We can't bring trouble upon you," Su Zinian said, looking at Su Xin, feeling comforted. This little girl, who resembled Momo in her childhood, was so beautiful and adorable. Just like Momo, she would gently wipe away her tears when she cried. How could she bear to let this little girl, who resembled Momo, suffer harm?
"Please rest assured and stay here! Mingyue Villa is not to be underestimated. With just one General's Residence and the Grand Tutor's Residence, we don't fear them," He Yunting spoke up. Today's incident would happen again tomorrow, and it was only a matter of time before Mingyue Villa confronted them.
"Zinian is right. Since we have no blood ties, we shouldn't bring trouble upon you," Su Qingjue still hesitated, not understanding why the Villa Master of Mingyue Villa would help them.
"Uncle, please rest assured. If they dare to come, I will make them bleed right here," Su Qi eagerly said, afraid that Su Qingjue and the others would insist on leaving.
"Uncle... Uncle..." Su Qingjue's pupils widened suddenly, asking in disbelief, "Did you just call me uncle?"
"You really can't control yourself," Su Li glanced at Su Qi disapprovingly.
Su Qi smiled awkwardly, "I accidentally slipped up when my nose got poked. But Mother, eventually, Uncle and Aunt will have to know our identities, right?"
Su Qi shrugged and tried to appease Su Zimo, her mouth accidentally poked by her nose. Perhaps only Su Qi could come up with such an excuse.