The tone was gentle, yet Xing Yuan inexplicably felt a sense of threat. Her sister had changed; she had never been like this before. It was all Tian Ling's fault. (・`w´・)
Xing Yuan poked her head out from under the covers, glanced at Wen Yiyue, and quickly retreated. Fine, a sheep it was! If her sister liked it, then so be it.
Watching Xing Yuan's futile attempt to hide, Wen Yiyue smiled, her voice drawing out, her lazy tone echoing in Xing Yuan's ears, "Your Highness hasn't answered my question yet. What should we do about that sheep? Hmm~"
Seeing that escape was impossible, Xing Yuan peeked out from under the covers, her eyes innocent and pitiful, and shyly replied, "How about… we let that sheep bully its way back?"
The corners of Wen Yiyue's mouth widened. With one hand, she easily lifted the covers, revealing Xing Yuan's entire face. She leaned forward slowly and kissed the red lips that had tempted her for so long.
"Mmm~" Xing Yuan let out a low groan, her eyes filled with disbelief. This was not what she had imagined.
After a long while, Wen Yiyue released Xing Yuan. Xing Yuan's eyes were misty, and she gasped for breath.
"Sister~ Were you… were you bullying me just now?" Xing Yuan blinked blankly, still not quite recovered from the sudden turn of events.
"It seems my performance wasn't clear enough! Does Your Highness want to try again?" Wen Yiyue chuckled softly, her fingertip gently tracing her forehead, outlining her eyes from top to bottom.
"No, no need!" Xing Yuan's face turned bright red, and she quickly covered herself with the blanket again. What to do? Her sister had suddenly become so proactive; she was a bit overwhelmed.
Wen Yiyue smiled, gently touching her lips as if savoring the lingering sensation. If Xing Yuan had looked at her then, she would have seen that Wen Yiyue's cheeks were also flushed, though she was trying her best to maintain composure.
Seeing how shy Xing Yuan was, Wen Yiyue calmly lay down as well and slowly turned off the bedside lamp.
After a while, Xing Yuan cautiously reached out and gently touched Wen Yiyue, whispering, "Sister, are you asleep yet?"
"Not yet!" Wen Yiyue turned to face Xing Yuan.
In the darkness, neither could see the other's expression, which somehow gave them both a bit more courage.
"Sister, are we… are we together now?" Xing Yuan asked hesitantly, her eyes filled with trepidation.
"Of course! Since I kissed you, I naturally have to take responsibility for you," Wen Yiyue stated calmly.
She had always been assertive, only following her heart. Since she had fallen for the person in front of her, no matter what, she would ensure this person stayed by her side.
The little person in Xing Yuan's heart jumped with joy. Her hand restlessly found Wen Yiyue's and intertwined with hers, fingers locked.
Wen Yiyue's lips curved upwards, her heart filled with doting affection as she felt Xing Yuan's slightly childish gesture.
"Then it's settled, Sister, you're not allowed to go back on your word! Otherwise, I won't let you off," Xing Yuan threatened playfully, trying to gain a sense of security.
"Alright! If I go back on my word, you can tie me up," Wen Yiyue indulged her this little bit of wilfulness.
"Mhm! Sister is the best! Don't lie to me!" Xing Yuan's voice gradually lowered, and soon she drifted off to sleep in a daze.
Wen Yiyue smiled and tightened her grip, gazing at the sleeping profile of the young girl beside her, murmuring to herself, "You mustn't lie to me either, or I don't know what I might do."
Xing Yuan lacked a sense of security, but did she have any less? Even if it meant facing an abyss, she was willing to gamble on herself.
No one knew if a person who was a psychologist but also had psychological problems was a genius or a madman.
The night passed without incident. When Xing Yuan woke up again, she found herself almost entirely sprawled on top of Wen Yiyue.
Her leg had recovered considerably. Although walking was still a bit difficult, moving around was much easier.
As Xing Yuan guiltily tried to shift back to her original position, Wen Yiyue also woke up.
Their noses touched, and they both froze.
"Good morning, Sister!" Xing Yuan's face beamed with a smile, breaking the silence first.
"Good morning! And, you should wear your clothes properly from now on." Wen Yiyue's deep eyes looked at Xing Yuan, whose clothes were slightly askew. As she pulled her clothes up, she reminded her.
Xing Yuan didn't think much of it. They were family, after all. Why be so formal? It was better to be comfortable.
But then she thought, perhaps she was quite charming. Look, just a little bit of exposed skin, and Sister was already smitten. As expected of her.
Xing Yuan's mind raced, but on the surface, she nodded obediently and went to the bathroom to change.
After breakfast, Wen Yiyue pushed Xing Yuan out to bask in the sun. Usually, this task was assigned to A Zhi, but the two had just confirmed their relationship last night and were inseparable. Wen Yiyue was unwilling to delegate anything.
In the afternoon, after the therapy session, Wen Yiyue proactively announced her departure.
"Sister, you're not staying here tonight?" Xing Yuan asked, her eyes filled with confusion and a hint of grievance.
"No! I have some matters to attend to tonight. Let Da Bai accompany you!" Wen Yiyue gently soothed her emotions.
"No!" Although Da Bai was very nice, compared to Sister, Xing Yuan still felt Sister was better.
"Be good~ We can see each other again tomorrow," Wen Yiyue was also reluctant to leave Xing Yuan, but there were indeed things she needed to do.
"Alright!" Xing Yuan tried her best to hold back tears. She was the best girl; she couldn't just throw a tantrum, or Sister would dislike her.
Wen Yiyue looked at Xing Yuan's adorable expression, couldn't help but place a gentle kiss on her forehead, and then turned to leave without hesitation.
She feared that if she stayed any longer, she might not be able to resist staying.
Wen Yiyue compiled a list, a list of all the people Xing Yuan had killed in her previous life. To prevent the possibility of Xing Yuan killing someone unconsciously during a relapse, she had specifically had someone investigate. The people on her list were definitely not innocent.
The night was dark, yet the nights in Yue Ling Country were bright. For many, night was when they truly came alive.
The people who were radiant in the day seemed to transform into beasts at night, searching for their prey in the vast city.
Yue Ling Country was not as pure and flawless as its name suggested. On the contrary, it was precisely because of the common people's yearning that it bore such a name.
The royal family and various influential families of Yue Ling Country had always had many vested interests. Therefore, even when their actions were excessive, the royal family always turned a blind eye.
Even if things escalated to a certain point, they would merely present a few scapegoats for the common people, while the real culprits continued to roam free.
Come to think of it, Xing Yuan's reign as a tyrant was actually when Yue Ling Country had the best public order. Because they never knew when a madman might turn their blade on them, that period was unexpectedly stable.
Wen Yiyue thought, her eyes filled with excitement. She had long been fed up with those people. Now, it was their turn to taste what it was like to be prey.