In the courtyard, the atmosphere was tense with swords drawn and crossbows ready, a sight that would naturally instill fear in ordinary people.
But after Chen Zigeng saw Xie Liangchen, he cast aside any sense of danger from his surroundings; his eyes were solely on his sister.
Watching Chen Zigeng's figure, Song Xian recalled the scene when Xie Liangchen attempted to assassinate Ji Yuan.
She was covered in blood, yet she persevered through clenched teeth, her eyes glued to Ji Yuan until he died before her.
Even at the brink of death, she waved her hand, calling out to her brother.
Song Xian suddenly understood why she was so determined to seek revenge against Ji Yuan; her brother cared for her just as much.
Song Xian never thought Xie Liangchen was wrong; on the contrary, he admired her courage and temperament.
However, later on, this matter strangely implicated him.
