Love Made People Crazy

Seeing this, Qin Hongchen's smile deepened, and he nodded in satisfaction. "Good, good!"

As he spoke, he casually took out an exquisite Jade Box from his sleeve and stuffed it into Li Qingluan's hand without saying a word.

"Perfect timing! I was just wondering where to give this extra Peach Blossom Reflection Pearl."

"I'll give this to Ninth Sister today as a congratulatory gift from Sixth Brother!"

He waved his hand dismissively, his tone hearty, but a mischievous glint lurked in his eyes:

"This stuff has amazing beauty effects. Just grind it into powder and apply it all over your body after showering."

She paused, then winked at Qin Wangchuan, "Men can also use it; the effect is even better after a medicinal bath!"

Qin Wangchuan listened to his Sixth Brother's unserious teasing and the corners of his lips slightly lifted. He shook his head inwardly—it seems that the Sixth Brother of the past has truly returned.

Although he had never seen it with his own eyes, from the occasional recollections of his Eldest Brother and Second Brother, he knew that his Sixth Brother was just as dashing, unrestrained, and carefree in his youth as he was now.

He was depressed for many years because of Fang Yun's matter, but returned to his original state when Fang Yun returned.

He truly loved her.

He loves her so much that his eyes light up again whenever she's around, and even his teasing and jokes become vibrant.

As he thought about it, a sudden chill ran through the depths of Qin Wangchuan's eyes.

That's why--

We absolutely cannot let this imposter live long.

After a brief chat...

Qin Hongchen couldn't wait to step aside and gently lead Fang Yun, who had been quietly following behind him, to the front, introducing her as follows:

"Ninth Brother probably hasn't met her yet, right? Let me formally introduce her. This is Fang Yun, my lover." He paused, his tone natural and without any hesitation, "Don't let her appearance fool you; she's actually from Alien Race."

Qin Wangchuan's gaze then fell on Fang Yun, and he nodded, calling out in a calm tone:

"Sixth Sister-in-law."

Fang Yun seemed unaccustomed to being formally introduced like this, especially since the person opposite her was the world-renowned Divine Son of the Qin Clan.

Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she nodded somewhat shyly in return, saying softly, "Ninth Brother."

The voice was soft.

Even though Qin Hongchen had already introduced her to some of her clansmen and addressed her in this way, Fang Yun still seemed not to have fully adapted to this new identity and intimacy.

After all, she had only recently regained her memories and emotions from her past life.

It was truly flawless.

But this is precisely its biggest flaw.

Qin Wangchuan waited a moment, and seeing that the atmosphere had shifted from initial pleasantries to a more casual tone, he looked up at Qin Hongchen and said:

"Sixth Brother, I have something to tell you."

Qin Hongchen was whispering to Fang Yun, and what they said made her lightly punch his arm. Both of them had relaxed smiles on their faces.

Upon hearing this, he laughed heartily, his gaze still fixed on Fang Yun, and casually replied:

"Ninth Brother, speak your mind. Between us brothers, even if it means going through Mountain Foot Fire, Sixth Brother will not hesitate!"

However, the expected easy response did not come.

Qin Hongchen sensed something was wrong and turned to look at Qin Wangchuan.

Qin Wangchuan remained calm, his gaze devoid of any hint of jest, instead revealing a rare solemnity as he clearly stated:

"I want to talk to you alone."

Qin Hongchen frowned almost imperceptibly.

Before he could react, Li Qingluan, who was standing to the side, understood and stepped forward, giving Fang Yun a gentle yet undeniably firm smile:

"Sixth Sister-in-law, I saw some rather novel and interesting little gadgets in the city yesterday. They're not far away, why don't we go take a look together?"

Fang Yun hesitated for a moment, then subconsciously looked at Qin Hongchen.

Although Qin Hongchen sensed the subtle atmosphere, she didn't think much of it.

Assuming that Ninth Brother might have something important that he couldn't have with outsiders present, he nodded reassuringly to Fang Yun.

Fang Yun then agreed and left with Li Qingluan.

Ye Jianwei followed, accompanied by the sound of bells.

In the blink of an eye, only the Qin Clan brothers remained on the street.

Qin Hongchen, still somewhat nonchalant, asked, "Ninth Brother, what's the matter that's so serious? Could it be...?" He raised an eyebrow mischievously, "... about matters of the bedroom, wanting to ask Sixth Brother for advice?"

However, when his gaze met Qin Wangchuan's eyes, which were devoid of any smile, the playfulness on his face vanished instantly, as if he had changed his expression.

"Or... do you also think there's something wrong with her?"

"Yes." Qin Wangchuan's answer was brief and affirmative.

Qin Hongchen seemed unsurprised by this; he didn't even refute it, but simply pointed to a few unused tables and chairs outside the Star-Embracing Pavilion not far away:

"Standing is too tiring, let's talk sitting down."

The two sat down.

Qin Hongchen did not speak immediately. He remained silent, his gaze fixed on the street corner where Li Qingluan and the other two had disappeared, as if he were organizing his thoughts or gathering some kind of emotion.

Qin Wangchuan didn't urge him, but simply waited quietly.

After a long silence, Qin Hongchen finally spoke, his voice somewhat hoarse. "Ninth Brother."

"My Second Brother has contacted me many times before, saying that she has a problem."

"Indeed... there are some things that don't make sense."

"For example, why did she lose her memory? And more importantly, how did she, an Alien Race, overcome so many obstacles to accurately return to the Three Thousand Provinces and come back to my side while suffering from amnesia?"

He paused, a hint of weariness creeping into his voice. "I also consulted the elders of the clan... without exception, they all told me that her soul is intact, and although there are gaps in her memories, there are no signs of external tampering or disguise, and there is absolutely no problem."

At this point, Qin Hongchen raised his eyes and looked at Qin Wangchuan.

That look in his eyes was complex, containing both inquiry and an almost stubborn protectiveness:

"Now, what does Ninth Brother mean by saying all this?"

"They didn't notice." Qin Wangchuan met his gaze and asked in return, "And what about you, Sixth Brother?"

"Don't you sense that something's wrong?"

Despite their deep love, Qin Wangchuan couldn't believe that his Sixth Brother, with his keen perception and understanding of Fang Yun, would be completely oblivious.

Qin Hongchen shook his head almost immediately and firmly. "No."

"She's the same as before. Still seemingly delicate, yet harboring an unyielding pride deep down, contradictory yet... adorable."

Qin Wangchuan nodded, seemingly having expected this answer.

He paused for a moment, then, in a calm to almost cold tone, uttered those words:

"What if I said she was a fake?"

Qin Hongchen smiled.

That smile held no warmth, only a helpless "I knew it" attitude and a faint mockery;

It's unclear whether he was mocking Qin Wangchuan or himself for constantly being reminded.

"Ninth Brother, you're joking again."

He shook his head, his tone becoming somewhat stiff, "Do you think I wouldn't know whether it's fake or not?"

"It's just that my Second Brother is too cautious and always suspicious."

"You mustn't follow his example."

After Qin Hongchen finished speaking, she made a move to get up, clearly not wanting to continue this unpleasant topic.

"Sixth Brother".

The sudden sound wasn't loud, but it froze him in place like a nail.

"Do you really think she's alright?" Qin Wangchuan stared at his Sixth Brother's retreating figure and asked slowly, "Or are you just... unwilling to admit it?"

Qin Hongchen's figure suddenly froze, as if struck by an invisible hammer.

That moment of stiffness was so fast it almost seemed like an illusion.

Then, he abruptly turned around, his carefree smile returning to his face, and opened his mouth as if to say something—

"I see."

Qin Wangchuan interrupted him, thus ending the test.

The answer is already very clear.

Just then, Li Qingluan and the other two returned.

Fang Yun held a delicately woven trinket in her hand, a faint smile on her face.

Li Qingluan shook her head almost imperceptibly at Qin Wangchuan —she didn't get any answers.

Qin Wangchuan was not surprised by this.

Since the other party came prepared and even deceived many elders of the Qin Clan, how could they easily reveal their true colors?

He walked towards Li Qingluan.

"You go first, I'll take care of this," he said.

Li Qingluan hesitated for a moment, then asked in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Do you need my help?"

"No need," Qin Wangchuan refused decisively.

Instead of leaving, Li Qingluan took a step forward, gently leaned close to him, tilted her face up, and said in a slightly aggrieved voice, "You're always like this, always treating me like an outsider."

Qin Wangchuan lowered his eyes and gave her a reassuring yet firm look:

"I've never considered you an outsider."

He paused, his voice low and clear, as if stating an unchangeable destiny. "However, this time is special."