ushernet Chapter 254 Young Man on a White Horse Drunk in the Spring Breeze 28
Chapter 254 Young Man on a White Horse Drunk in the Spring Breeze 28
Hearing this, Xiao Ruofeng was even more moved, but still insisted, "But..."
Xiao Ruojin patted his hand again and said firmly, "You are my brother. I hope you can use this sword to protect yourself and us. No matter how precious the Heaven-Slaying Sword is, it is not as important as you."
Xiao Ruojin didn't deliberately emphasize how good he was to his younger brother or how Xiao Ruofeng should repay him in the future. He simply explained his reasons for doing so in a quiet and understated manner.
However, it was precisely this nonchalant manner that moved Xiao Ruofeng to tears, his throat felt as if it were blocked by a wad of cotton, and his eyes felt a little sore.
“But…” Xiao Ruofeng’s voice trembled slightly.
The Heaven-Slaying Sword is the foremost of the Ten Famous Swords, hailed as the sword of monarchs. Countless people have fought tooth and nail for it, even brothers. What difference does it make if they want to obtain this sword? Even fathers and sons might turn against each other.
But now, his elder brother has given it to him so easily...
"No buts, isn't it enough for an older brother to give his younger brother a sword?"
Xiao Ruojin waved her hand, indicating that Xiao Ruofeng didn't need to say anything more, then turned around and strode forward.
Xiao Ruofeng stood there, watching his brother's retreating figure, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He gripped the Heaven-Slaying Sword tightly, secretly vowing to serve his brother even more diligently in the future, so as not to let his brother down.
Xiao Ruojin turned around and glanced at Xiao Ruofeng, smiled slightly, and gestured for him to follow.
He gave the Heaven-Slaying Sword to Xiao Ruofeng. Although it seemed like he had suffered a loss on the surface, he actually made a huge profit.
The Heaven-Slaying Sword is indeed precious, but from the moment Xiao Ruojin obtained it, he proved himself to be the chosen one, the monarch selected by Heaven. Even if the sword is now given to Xiao Ruofeng, it will not change this fact.
Besides, with his current cultivation level, how many people in the world can be his match? And how many people can truly force him to use the Heaven-Slaying Sword?
The Heaven-Slaying Sword was merely idle in his hands; even holding it felt like a burden.
On the contrary, his giving the Heaven-Slaying Sword to Xiao Ruofeng proves that he is magnanimous, values brotherhood, and earns a good reputation in the eyes of the world.
After all, the depth of feelings sometimes needs material support to reflect their value.
This value is not only a bridge to maintain relationships, but also a banner to be displayed to outsiders, proof that they have not let the other person down.
Outsiders used to only see Xiao Ruofeng's dedication and hard work for Xiao Ruojin, but Xiao Ruojin did not give Xiao Ruofeng any substantial return, making him an ungrateful villain.
But things are different now. After he gave away the Heaven-Slaying Sword, the situation has changed dramatically.
Outsiders may not know exactly what Xiao Ruofeng did for Xiao Ruojin, but they will always remember that Xiao Ruojin gave her younger brother a famous sword that was ranked the best in the world.
Some might see this as a tactic to win people over, but so what?
The most sophisticated strategy in the world is the overt strategy.
Anyone can win people's hearts.
But how many people in the world can afford to do something this extravagantly?
Moreover, under Xiao Ruojin's brainwashing in the early stages, Xiao Ruofeng would not think that this was to win people's hearts, but would only feel that it was his brother's concern for him, and he would be even more moved.
Xiao Ruojin glanced down at the Heaven-Slaying Sword and sighed inwardly: The Heaven-Slaying Sword is indeed a good thing. After obtaining it, not only will it prove that I am the monarch recognized by the heavens and demonstrate my legitimate status, but giving it away will also enhance my brotherhood with Xiao Ruofeng and improve my reputation in front of outsiders.
Lei Mengsha, who witnessed all of this, was already utterly shocked.
No wonder the seventh brother was so devoted to his brother, even giving up the throne. It turns out his brother was so good to him in private, even giving him the Heaven-Slaying Sword, ranked number one in the world, without hesitation.
In the past, when Lei Mengsha heard Xiao Ruofeng talk about how good his elder brother was to him, he was always skeptical, and even his other fellow disciples scoffed at it.
In their eyes, Prince Jingyu was no different from the First Prince and Prince Qing, who were obsessed with power and fame. They believed that Xiao Ruofeng was blinded by childhood friendship and had not noticed that his brother was no longer the gentle and humble Third Prince, but had transformed into a monster obsessed with power.
However, after witnessing the interaction between Xiao Ruojin and Xiao Ruofeng today, Lei Mengsha's prejudice vanished in an instant.
The brotherly love, mutual support, and deep affection between Xiao Ruojin and Xiao Ruofeng are all real.
Recalling what Xiao Ruofeng had told him before—that Xiao Ruojin had knelt before the imperial physician in the snow to save her younger brother despite being a prince—Lei Mengsha's image of Xiao Ruojin underwent a complete transformation.
At this moment, Lei Mengsha was filled with countless emotions.
If he could, he would also like an older brother who could give him the Heaven-Slaying Sword, even if he doesn't use a sword.
……
The next day, at Prince Jingyu's residence.
Since they returned too late last night, Xiao Ruofeng and Lei Mengsha stayed at the Prince's Mansion to rest.
After breakfast, Xiao Ruofeng noticed that Xiao Ruojin was still wearing simple casual clothes and had not changed into his court robes. He asked in surprise, "We're about to attend the morning court session. Why haven't you changed your clothes yet, brother?"
Xiao Ruojin was sitting on the railing, leisurely feeding the fish, her gaze following the koi carp vying for food in the water. Upon hearing this, she said without turning her head, "Because we are not going to court today."
"Not going to court?" Xiao Ruofeng asked hesitantly, puzzled. "So many things happened last night, today's morning court will probably not be peaceful. If we don't go, will there be any trouble?"
"It is precisely because the morning court session will not be peaceful today that we are not going."
Xiao Ruofeng clapped his hands, scattered the remaining fish food into the pond, washed his hands, and then sat down at the table to skillfully start brewing tea.
“Brother, let me cook.” Xiao Ruofeng was about to step forward to help, but Xiao Ruojin asked him to sit down and said, “Let’s have something new today, so I’ll do it.”
Xiao Ruojin brewed a medicinal tea made according to the recipe from the palace. He had been drinking it at the palace for decades, trying all kinds of medicinal teas with different effects. Over time, he got used to the taste. So, not long after he arrived here, he instructed people to find the corresponding medicinal materials, and it was only today that he finally made this medicinal tea.
He skillfully brewed the tea and poured a cup for Xiao Ruofeng and Lei Mengsha respectively: "How is it?"
Lei Mengsha downed the medicinal tea in one gulp, and her expression immediately twisted: "What kind of tea is this? Why does it taste so medicinal?"
He wanted to say that the tea was really bad, but he held back and didn't dare to say it in front of Xiao Ruojin.
Xiao Ruofeng took a small sip, and although his reaction wasn't as strong as Lei Mengsha's, the unique medicinal aroma still made him frown slightly: "Brother, what did you put here?"
Before he finished speaking, he felt his previously drowsy mind suddenly become much clearer, and a warm current rose within him. Unsure if it was the tea's effect, Xiao Ruofeng took another sip, a move that made Lei Mengsha grin from ear to ear.
Xiao Ruofeng savored the tea carefully and said, "This tea tastes good; it seems to have a conditioning effect on the body."
"Yes, it's a medicinal tea to regulate your body. It's good for your cold-related ailments and can also help prevent and detoxify to some extent."
Xiao Ruojin picked up her teacup and took a small sip. Feeling the warmth flowing through her body, she couldn't help but squint her eyes comfortably, clearly very satisfied with the tea's effects.
Wow! That's the taste!
Comfortable!
Upon hearing that this tea could counteract poison, Lei Mengsha immediately perked up and asked, "Can this tea cure all poisons?"
"It's just medicinal tea, how could it possibly cure all poisons?" Xiao Ruojin shook her head, thinking that Lei Mengsha was being a bit unrealistic.
What kind of dream is this person having?
It's just a medicinal tea, not some herbal extract, how could it possibly cure all poisons?
Upon hearing this answer, Lei Mengsha's expression immediately darkened, and she deflated again.
Seeing his appearance, Xiao Ruojin couldn't help but ask curiously, "Are you poisoned?"
Lei Mengsha sighed: "Before Lao Qi and I brought Baili Dongjun back from Qiandong City, the Crown Princess was worried that something might happen to Baili Dongjun in Tianqi City, so she gave me the Warm Jade Potion, saying that if anything happened to Baili Dongjun, I would never get the antidote again. Before, Baili Dongjun helped Ye Dingzhi to steal the bride, but he was knocked unconscious by the Crown Prince and brought back to Qiandong City. Does that count as something happening? If so..."
As soon as he said this, Lei Mengsha immediately realized he had let something slip. He swallowed hard, glanced cautiously at Xiao Ruojin's expression, and only breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Xiao Ruojin wasn't angry. He then slumped onto the table and lamented, "I don't want to die at all!"
Baili Dongjun?
Upon hearing this name, Xiao Ruojin paused for a moment before realizing that, besides Ye Dingzhi, Baili Dongjun was also among those who came to snatch the bride that day.
He raised his eyes and looked at Xiao Ruofeng with a meaningful gaze.
Xiao Ruofeng's face showed embarrassment, and he put down his teacup with some unease: "There were four people who came that day, namely Ye Dingzhi, Baili Dongjun, Sikong Changfeng, and Luo Qingyang. I should have told my brother about these things earlier."
When Xiao Ruojin arrived late, she only heard Ye Dingzhi's roar and wondered why Ye Dingzhi was so bold as to come to Tianqi City alone to snatch a bride. She never expected that there were so many people snatching the bride, and that each of them was a person with a name.
If only we could have kept them all back then...
Xiao Ruojin glanced at Xiao Ruofeng with a slightly reproachful look, which made Xiao Ruofeng feel a pang of self-reproach.
My elder brother has always valued talent. He didn't even kill Ye Dingzhi, who tried to steal the bride back then. How could he be too harsh on the other people who came to help?
On the contrary, he concealed the matter himself, leading those who knew the truth to mistakenly believe that his elder brother was a narrow-minded person.
Feeling that he had deceived his brother and tarnished his reputation, Xiao Ruofeng was overwhelmed with guilt. He quickly stood up, bowed solemnly, and apologized: "Brother, this is all Ruofeng's fault. Ruofeng shouldn't have kept it from you."
Xiao Ruojin did not hold a grudge or impose excessive blame.
Everyone has a different temperament, so the way we deal with them should naturally be different as well.
A loud drum doesn't need a heavy hammer.
For Xiao Ruofeng, who made a mistake, there was no need to scold him loudly. A reproachful look from Xiao Ruojin was enough to make him feel ashamed.
Just like now.
Even though Xiao Ruojin didn't say anything, just a glance from her was enough to make Xiao Ruofeng feel uneasy and guilty, and he took the initiative to admit his mistake and apologize.
Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Lei Mengsha quickly stood up as well, secretly regretting that he had let something slip earlier.
Just as he was about to speak, wanting to take all the blame upon himself, Xiao Ruojin sighed and gestured for them to sit down again: "What's past is past, let's not bring it up again."
call!
Xiao Ruofeng and Lei Mengsha nodded repeatedly.
Seeing that she had scared him enough, Xiao Ruojin changed the subject and said to Lei Mengsha, "It is said that the Wen family's poisons are the best in the world. Let me see for myself today."
As she spoke, Xiao Ruojin pulled Lei Mengsha's wrist and gently pressed her fingers on his pulse point.
No martial artist would easily allow others to touch their vital points, but Lei Mengsha was still immersed in the tense atmosphere of saying the wrong thing earlier, so she did not resist.
Anyway, with the seventh prince here, Prince Jingyu won't really do anything to him, so he doesn't need to worry too much.
"Switch to the other hand," Xiao Ruojin said, and Lei Mengsha obediently offered her other wrist.
Xiao Ruojin had read countless medical and poison books in the palace and spent decades in the Old Dust Valley, a place teeming with poisonous insects and herbs. Although he dared not claim to be comparable to the Medicine King Xin Baicao in this new world, he believed he still possessed considerable expertise in identifying and detoxifying poisons.
However, he could not detect any signs of poisoning in Lei Mengsha's pulse, which aroused his curiosity.
So he simply mobilized his own true energy and circulated it through Lei Mengsha's body, only to find: "You haven't been poisoned."
Lei Mengsha exclaimed "Ah!" and hurriedly said, "How could that be? The Crown Princess herself said that she had poisoned me, and I did smell a strange fragrance at the time."
Looking at the simpleton in front of her, Xiao Ruojin thought to herself: So you've been fooled!
Thinking that Lei Mengsha was not only highly skilled but also different from ordinary martial arts practitioners, he also had a heart to protect his country and might become one of his generals in the future, he took out a wax-sealed porcelain bottle from his sleeve, poured out a pill and handed it to Lei Mengsha: "This medicine is called Hundred Herbs Extract. After taking it, it can cure all poisons and also make one immune to all poisons."
"So amazing? I've never heard of this in the martial arts world before." Lei Mengsha took the pill, examined it carefully, and then subconsciously turned to look at Xiao Ruofeng, hoping to get some confirmation from him.
Unfortunately, this medicine is a secret recipe of the palace, which does not exist in this world. It was specially made by Xiao Ruojin after she arrived here, so Xiao Ruofeng naturally could not have heard of it.