Chapter 18: Brother and Sister Hide Together in the Dog Kennel

At this moment, the window was wide open; anyone could tell someone had jumped out and fled.

Sui Sui always listened to the system; she pointed to her head and whispered to Feng Xuanrui, "Brother, the window isn't closed yet."

Feng Xuanrui was so nervous it was deadly; hearing Sui Sui's words, his mind even stiffened in reaction.

After reacting, he uttered two "ohs," his legs trembling, he held the wall to stand and closed the window.

The spring night was cool; both wore thin clothes and no shoes, and even huddled together they felt cold.

Feng Xuanrui felt he was the brother and should protect his sister, so he quietly asked Sui Sui, "Sister, are you cold?"

Sui Sui obediently shook her head, but her trembling voice betrayed her: "Not cold, brother."

The spot under the window was not safe.

Those inside could see them by pushing the door open a crack.

Sui Sui is young and didn't think of that.

Feng Xuanrui was too cold and too scared, and didn't notice these.

At this time, only the system could remind them.

【Sui Sui, you need to find a place to hide first; this place is not safe.】

Sui Sui was very obedient; the system reminded her, and she honestly told Feng Xuanrui, "Brother, this place isn't safe."

After she said that, Feng Xuanrui also reacted.

After looking around, the young man solemnly nodded: "Indeed!"

The view here is too open.

Even a little farther, one could still see them.

Feng Xuanrui, having understood, took Sui Sui's hand and stood up, whispering, "Where should we hide?"

Usually playing hide-and-seek in the Wangfu, the residence has many empty rooms, also there are artificial hills and pavilions, so hiding a person is still easy.

But the posthouse is simple, really lacking those facilities.

Feng Xuanrui was so anxious he spun in place.

Seeing her brother anxious, Sui Sui also became anxious.

Suddenly, a idea struck her; Sui Sui pointed to a spot near the back door and said, "Brother, I remember Di Jiao saying there's an unused dog kennel back there."

Usually, when Sui Sui hid from bullying kids in the village, she would hide in thatch huts, chicken coops, and woodpiles.

Because those kids think those places are dirty and don't want to come look.

Even if they came over, they'd just glance briefly and leave.

Thus Sui Sui avoided many instances of bullying.

At this moment, the safest place she could think of was the dog kennel.

Feng Xuanrui didn't really want to go.

But when it came to saving his life, he couldn't afford to be pretentious.

So the young man gritted his teeth, took Sui Sui's hand, and started running.

The firelight ahead had already illuminated most of the posthouse, and they could use that light to see many places.

Precisely for that reason, Feng Xuanrui dared not hesitate further.

The firelight being close indicates what?

It means those people are also close!

He also wasn't sure whether the posthouse guards could hold off those people.

Because they were running barefoot, they inevitably got gravel in their feet; Feng Xuanrui's foot already hurt, and each knock made him grit his teeth in pain.

But he dared not stop!

If they were caught…

Those are bandits!

They're all desperate outlaws who don't care about human life!

Thinking back to the previous night, when those bandits looked at them with that icy, emotionless gaze, Feng Xuanrui couldn't help but shudder.

No, we have to run fast!

Sui Sui has gone barefoot for years, so her soles have developed a thick callus.

Although last night, Doctor Liu soaked her feet in medicine.

But those calluses can't be soaked off in a short while.

Moreover, Sui Sui's tolerance is higher, so even when she bumps and scrapes, she doesn't feel much discomfort.

Hearing Feng Xuanrui's gasps, Sui Sui worried: "Brother… maybe I should carry you?"

Afraid Feng Xuanrui wouldn't believe she had strength, Sui Sui quickly added: "Brother, I'm strong; I can carry you, and you have a wound on your foot…"

How could Feng Xuanrui let his sister carry him?

Moreover, he felt sorry for his sister.

How old is his sister?

How old is he?

Let his sister carry him?

Does he care about face?

Feng Xuanrui endured the pain, wiped away an uncontrollable tear, lowered his voice, and said, "Let's run first; we'll talk later."

Hearing Feng Xuanrui say that, Sui Sui obediently closed her mouth.

After running a while, they finally reached the back door.

There really was an abandoned dog kennel there, overgrown with weeds and stones piled haphazardly.

But the wooden doghouse is big enough to fit two kids.

When he saw the doghouse, Feng Xuanrui still hesitated a little.

Wooo!

The little young master of the Wangfu, to his surprise, one day wants to climb into the doghouse!

Those mountain bandits, he wants them dead!!!

Sui Sui had just stopped, panting heavily, and seeing Feng Xuanrui standing still, she asked puzzled, "Brother, what's wrong?"

Feng Xuanrui's aggrieved tears fell again.

But no, can't cry!

Sister is still watching!

But…

Wow!

I just can't hold it!

Feng Xuanrui, wiping his tears, pulled Sui Sui into the doghouse.

The doghouse, though spacious, is a bit low, so the two have to hunch their waists to hide inside.

Feng Xuanrui had been running for a while, his foot hurting and his heart still aggrieved; after getting in, he sat there, using the darkness where no one could see, frantically wiping his tears.

Sui Sui, still very sensitive to emotions, moved closer to Feng Xuanrui by feeling, her voice small and uneasy, asked, "Brother… are you crying?"

After asking, she thought a moment and, still uneasy, asked again, "Is your foot hurting? Let Sui Sui help you breathe."

While speaking, Sui Sui prepared to locate his foot.

When Feng Xuanrui heard that, "No way!"

After running all this way, his foot didn't even know how dirty it had become.

Before on the mountain he was unprepared, this time can't be!

Sister is a little baby; how could she soothe his foot?

Feng Xuanrui, frightened, pulled his foot back, then grabbed Sui Sui to his side, pretending to be fierce, said, "Don't speak, be honest, don't get discovered."

Hearing that, Sui Sui was so scared she didn't dare move.

Feeling his sister pressed beside him, his body a bit stiff, Feng Xuanrui felt guilty; he opened his mouth to say something, but Sui Sui suddenly covered his mouth.

Sister's little hand wasn't dirty, but carried a hint of medicinal scent.

Feng Xuanrui didn't understand, why did she cover his mouth?

He shook his head, trying to shake off his sister's hand, then asked what was going on.

Then, he felt the hand covering his mouth press even harder!

It was at this moment that Feng Xuanrui keenly heard someone speaking outside!

Feng Xuanrui pricked his ears and vaguely heard someone calling: "Young master, where are you?"

Did Liu Dafu and Qing Shan and the others drive the villains away?

Thinking of that possibility, Feng Xuanrui felt a bit happy.

He moved a bit, trying to break free of Sui Sui's hand, but Sui Sui's other hand also came up, tightening around Feng Xuanrui's neck, covering his mouth even tighter.

Sui Sui doesn't understand anything else, but she trusts the system.

Because before those voices appeared, the system had reminded her.

【Sui Sui, stay silent, keep your mouth covered!】