I Serve as the Prince's Sister 3: Chapter 3
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But in the end, I still saved him. 0
 
Three years passed, I was sixteen, and Long Yu and Abao had both turned ten. They had grown rounder, and the two elders of the Yan Family, though in their seventies, were still in good health. Hearing that the current emperor had fallen ill and that court affairs were chaotic, I prepared to take Abao into the city to see the family head, matriarch, and the two young masters in prison. 0
 
I had arranged for some money to be given to the jailer and a smaller amount to the guards, claiming we were distant relatives from the countryside. 0
 
The family head looked very thin, while the matriarch suffered from a phlegm illness. Fortunately, there were no major concerns yet. Despite being imprisoned, the eldest son Yang Shien and the second son Yang Fengchun did not appear to be in despair. 0
 
Abao was thrown into the matriarch's arms, and the two of them embraced and cried. After they finished crying, the matriarch held Abao's small face and examined her: "You've grown taller and gained some weight!" 0
 
Abao pointed at me: "Sister gave me all the good food!" 0
 
The family head gestured for the two young masters: "Come here!" 0
 
The two young masters were at a loss when the family head unexpectedly bowed deeply to me, causing me to panic and prostrate myself. 0
 
"My child, if it weren't for you sending a message that day, your mother and I would have lost hope long ago and might not have made it to today. Think of my Mingzhu; she was only seven when you helped us survive. I have no reason to consider ending my life! 0
 
Let’s not discuss this today. If one day the Yang Family has a chance to rise again, you will be the young lady of the Yang Family. If these two brothers or your sister betray you, your mother and I will never forgive them!" 0
 
I presented all the food and clothing I had brought along and offered silver coins to those in prison, pleading for their care. 0
 
After seeing Father and Mother, Abao became much happier. Back at the Yan Family estate, she couldn't help but show off to Long Yu. Perhaps it touched on his sad memories, as he didn't eat dinner that night. 0
 
I scolded Abao, who then ran off to urge: "Brother Long Yu, if you want to see your mother, let Sister go with you!" 0
 
Long Yu looked at me with pleading eyes; though timid, he was full of desire. 0
 
Alright then, as your sister, I owe you this. 0
 
However, Long Yu wouldn't let me take him to Dali Temple's prison; he said his family wasn't there but had gone to a temple twenty miles west of the city. 0
 
We climbed up the steps and lit incense before Buddha but then rushed to the back hall. The novice who was striking a wooden fish saw Long Yu and jumped up in shock: "Young... Young Master, is it really you?" 0
 
I was astonished when a pair of large hands suddenly grabbed my neck and covered my mouth and nose. Unable to breathe, I saw stars before everything went black. 0
 
When I woke up again, it was pitch dark; my hands and feet were tightly bound, and something was stuffed in my mouth. 0
 
"Young Master, this matter is serious; this girl cannot be left alive!" A voice was extremely cold and ruthless. 0
 
"She is my sister; without her, I would have been gone long ago! Who dares lay a hand on her?" It was Long Yu's voice. 0
 
"But Young Master, what if this matter leaks out?" The cold voice continued. "Though this act is unjustifiable, I am entrusted by the Late Emperor; I would rather defy you than let you be put in danger!" 0
 
 
Long Yu insisted, "No! The classics say that one should repay even a drop of kindness with a fountain of gratitude. To turn kindness into enmity is not only against the teachings of the sages but also harms the principles of heaven and humanity. If you harm him, you harm me. Although your loyalty is evident, it is something I cannot bear. Therefore, let us part ways amicably and hold no grudges against each other. 0
 
To save me, Sister knelt at the Yellow River Ferry, pleading with passing merchants for over two hours before she managed to obtain half a tael of Suhexiang Wine for me. When I woke up, she had been in a coma for three days! She nearly lost her life! 0
 
In this life, I regard him as my dear Sister. If I must betray her, I would rather never enter the royal family!" 0
 
Isn't Long Yu's surname Long? Why is it referred to as the Huang family? 0
 
A voice, deep and steady, said, "Take her away; do not hurt my brother's heart!" 0
 
I was stuffed into a burlap sack, first jostled on someone's shoulder and then tossed onto a horse's back. I lost track of time until the sack was removed from my body and the ropes from my wrists. A chilling voice echoed in my ear: "Remember, you have never seen Long Yu and do not know who Long Yu is!" 0
 
A heavy object was dropped at my feet as the horse's hooves clattered away. 0
 
I removed the black cloth from my eyes and found myself near a porridge stall by the Yellow River. At my feet was a bag; upon opening it, I discovered several gleaming gold ingots. 0
 
I knocked on the stall door. Abao first asked in fright who it was, then joyfully came over to open the door. Seeing no one behind me, she immediately asked in surprise, "Sister, where is Brother Yu'er?" 0
 
"Sister made a mistake; there are too many people in the capital, and I lost him!" 0
 
Abao's eyes filled with tears instantly: "Sister is lying!" 0
 
I pulled her close: "Sister did not lie to you. Don't you remember? The year you brought him back, he was already lost." 0
 
After all, she was just a child; she stopped causing a fuss and cried softly until she finally fell asleep. 0
 
However, from then on, she became much more distant from me, her face losing its color. I knew why but could not say anything. 0
 
When Abao turned twelve, significant events occurred in the capital again. 0
 
It was said that a prince from the previous dynasty had returned and collaborated with several high-ranking officials to overthrow his uncle who had usurped the throne. The new emperor ascended to power, implementing reforms to rectify governance, clear wrongful convictions, restore people's livelihoods, and reinstate the imperial examination system. 0
 
The Yang Family finally sent news: the head of the family had been exonerated; the eldest son had excelled in the civil examination while the second son had achieved first place in martial arts. They would soon come to welcome Miss and Second Miss back home. 0
 
Abao cried tears of joy. 0
 
The Yang Family sent a carriage; her elder brothers came personally to fetch them. 0
 
But I could not leave? 0
 
Grandfather and Grandma were already advanced in age and could not be separated from anyone for even a moment. Moreover, as leaves fall back to their roots and one cannot easily leave their homeland, the two elders were unwilling to leave their home with me. 0
 
As Abao hugged me goodbye, she whispered in my ear: "Sister, I left you a letter by your pillow." 0
 
After bidding farewell to my brother and sister and settling Grandfather and Grandma down for rest, I finally found time to take out Abao's letter. The large characters on it made my hands and feet go cold; I nearly fainted: "Sister, I trusted you so much! How could you sell Long Yu for fifty taels of gold? We lived together for five years; I treated you like my real sister and regarded Yu'er as my real brother. He said that half a jar of mixed vegetables was the best food he ever had in his life. He will always consider you his closest Sister. But you sold him! How could you be so cruel?" 0
 
 
 
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