As Wang Yuyan returned home, she still hadn't fully processed what had just happened.
As for whether Qin Xuan had fabricated lies to trick her into leaving Jiangbei?
Wang Yuyan had never considered it.
Both of them understood clearly that Wang Yuyan was already Qin Xuan's woman.
Qin Xuan had no reason, nor would he, to invent his own past to go to the capital.
Wang Yuyan trusted Qin Xuan completely.
But the more she did, the more worried Wang Yuyan became.
Even the Qin family, the foremost of the five great families, was reduced to only Qin Xuan overnight.
How terrifying must the hand that annihilated the Qin family be?
When even the Qin family couldn't withstand its thunderous might, Qin Xuan was alone and outnumbered. How could Wang Yuyan not be anxious?
But she also knew that she couldn't stop Qin Xuan, nor could she dissuade him.
It was the deep-seated hatred Qin Xuan carried on his shoulders. Even if the outcome was like a moth to a flame, anyone would gamble their life to fight for it.
Wang Yuyan empathized deeply. She had experienced it, so she wouldn't try to persuade Qin Xuan.
Qin Xuan's words still echoed in her ears.
"Yuyan, do you remember what Xue Tian of Yin Ren said back then?"
"Yin Ren must be inextricably linked to this matter."
"Following Yin Ren, I want to thoroughly investigate what happened back then."
"This vengeance, I was powerless to act on before, but now I have the strength. I must avenge it."
"No matter who is behind it, or what power it is, I will expose them."
"Believe me, take care of yourself during this time, and I'll be back."
Even if it was difficult to process immediately, Wang Yuyan chose to accept it.
At the same time, Wang Yuyan felt a little foolish.
Back in Jiangbei, when Qin Xuan knew people from the Mo family, she should have realized it...
Qin Xuan stood alone by the window, gazing at the bright moon in the sky.
The moon is brightest in one's homeland.
Jiangbei was now Qin Xuan's home.
The capital, in just three short years, had become his hometown.
He just didn't know how many old acquaintances remained.
"Brother?" Qin Lin tiptoed over. She didn't know what Qin Xuan was doing standing there and was afraid of disturbing him.
"Linlin, come here."
Qin Xuan didn't turn around, just softly called Qin Lin over.
Qin Lin let out a soft "Oh" and walked to Qin Xuan's side.
Qin Lin could sense that Qin Xuan had changed greatly after returning from Luochuan this time.
She couldn't quite describe it as good or bad, but Qin Lin could clearly feel that Qin Xuan had gained something.
"Brother? Are you leaving?" Qin Lin lowered her head, her hands clasped together.
"You heard everything?" Qin Xuan reached out and gently stroked the back of Qin Lin's head.
"Yes, I'm leaving. It's been three years, and it's time to go back and see."
Qin Lin lowered her head, but her eyes revealed fear and struggle.
Although she wasn't Qin Xuan's biological sister, she had escaped from the Qin family with him back then.
The scenes from that time were like a nightmare, often replaying in her dreams, impossible to shake off.
"Can... can you not go back?"
"Linlin, you know I can't not go back."
"But... Brother, you'll be alone!"
"Then do you trust your brother?"
"Yes."
"Then wait for me back in Jiangbei, and I'll return."
Qin Lin raised her head, her neck stiffened.
"No, I want to go with you, together, home."
Qin Xuan was not surprised. He turned to Qin Lin, shook his head, and smiled, "Not this time, Linlin. You still have school, you can't neglect your studies. Once I've handled things, I'll come back and take you to the capital."
"Brother, you're lying." Qin Lin insisted.
"You promised you wouldn't let me be far from you again!"
"Then consider it..." Qin Xuan took a deep breath, his gaze firm as he looked out the window.
"Your brother is breaking his promise this time."
Qin Lin trembled, her eyes widening, her voice becoming hoarse.
"Brother, when are you going to the capital?"
"Tomorrow."
"Brother."
"Yes?"
"I'll wait for you to come back." Qin Lin finished, and tiptoed away.
As his sister, she understood Qin Xuan.
She knew that she and Qin Xuan were the only two left from the Qin family, and she was the one who should support him the most.