But she really wanted to care. Just the thought of her eldest brother, that innate sense of kinship thicker than water, would come rushing out uncontrollably. She couldn't control it herself. This must be what familial affection is all about.
Xia Ruqing shook her head, pushing the thoughts away. She looked up haughtily and said, "That's right, he's the only brother I have!"
Lady Yao and her father were utterly unreliable. And with Maternal Aunt Wen not around, if she didn't worry, who would? It was precisely because of these relatives that she never felt lonely, even in this other world! Let it be a way of repaying Maternal Aunt Wen's kindness in raising her! Without Maternal Aunt Wen scrimping and saving to help, the original owner of this body would have long since perished, let alone her current self.
Zhao Junyao lightly patted her. "I didn't say anything!"
Xia Ruqing suddenly felt a bit embarrassed and laughed as well.
