"You did well. From now on, report to me at once if anything happens around Ling'er."
What Li Xuancang cared about most was his family. When he thought of how Li Ling'er had kept yielding for his sake, it left a bitter taste in his heart.
He rose and headed for his sister's courtyard. When he pushed open the door, Li Ling'er was sitting by the window, her fingertips gently stroking the ordinary rouge box in her hands.
Her face was full of dejection, and the usual smile had vanished from her little face, making her look especially wronged.
"Brother."
When Li Ling'er saw him enter, she hurriedly stood up and forced herself to perk up.
Li Xuancang walked over and rubbed the top of her head, his eyes filled with heartache.
"Ling'er, did you have fun today?"
Li Ling'er's fingers tightened slightly. She forced a reluctant smile onto her face and spoke softly.
"Brother, I bought so much rouge. I'm very happy."
She didn't want Li Xuancang to worry, so she chose to hide what had happened at the rouge shop.
Li Xuancang crouched down and looked gently at his sister.
"Silly girl, I've never feared anyone. Our Li Family has never needed to keep yielding at every turn."
"Remember this: you are the real little sister of me, Li Xuancang."
"I am a Thousand-Man Commander appointed by the imperial court. I command a thousand elite soldiers, guard one region, built my standing through military merit, and established myself through strength. In Peace Prefecture City, there aren't many people who can make my sister suffer."
"If there's something you like, just go after it. You don't need to yield to anyone."
"If anyone dares bully you again like they did today, acting overbearing and unreasonable, you don't have to