After I transmigrated, the cold king clung to me every day.

Chapter 140 Brother and Sister Reunited After a Long Separation

Lin Qianqian walked gracefully into the restaurant with Zhao Xiong and the others. Shen Wanqing saw her, her beautiful eyes sparkling, and said in a clear voice, "Hey~ Your Highness, Your Highness, what brings you here? Are you here for drinks or..." She then winked playfully, with a hint of teasing.

Lin Qianqian smiled and replied, "Wanqing, this time you brought my good brother with you!" After saying that, she gently tugged at Zhao Xiong's sleeve and smiled, "This is my sworn brother, Zhao Xiong. Brother Zhao, this is Miss Shen."

Zhao Xiong stood tall and straight, with a resolute face. He slightly clasped his hands in a fist salute to Shen Wanqing and said in a loud voice, "Miss Shen, I have long admired you." His voice was deep and powerful, like a resounding bell.

Upon hearing the name "Zhao Xiong," Shen Wanqing's brows furrowed instantly, as if swept by a gust of wind. Her eyes widened in shock, like shooting stars streaking across the night sky, their light blazing. Her lips trembled slightly, and in a flash, glistening tears welled up in her eyes. Her beautiful eyes, brimming with tears, were like stars falling into autumn water as she gazed directly at Zhao Xiong, choking out, "Brother...brother~" This cry of "brother" was filled with endless longing and joy, as if this call had traversed the long years and carried the anticipation of countless days and nights.

These words were like a thunderclap from a clear sky, startling everyone so much that their faces paled and all eyes turned to them, filled with curiosity and astonishment.

Zhao Xiong was also completely bewildered, his brows furrowed and his eyes filled with confusion. He stared intently at Shen Wanqing, his lips parted slightly, and his voice carried a hint of hesitation and incomprehension: "You...you are?" His expression seemed to be searching deep into his memory, trying to find a familiar trace in the tearful woman in front of him.

The brothers next to him looked even more bewildered. They looked at each other, muttering to themselves.

Lin Qianqian looked utterly astonished, her eyes wide, and asked urgently, "Miss Shen, what did you just say? Brother Zhao is your brother?"

Zhao Xiong was even more puzzled. His thick eyebrows twisted together again like a pretzel, and his mind was a jumble of thoughts, yet he desperately searched for clues in the vortex of his memories.

Du Hai rushed over, tightly gripping Shen Wanqing's arms with both hands, his eyes filled with worry and confusion. He gently comforted her, "Wanqing, are you possessed? Why are you talking nonsense?"

Shen Wanqing's face flushed red, her nostrils flared slightly with excitement, and her eyes shone like burning flames. Excitement and disbelief were intertwined in her expression. She bit her lip, shook her head, and said, "I'm not talking nonsense, Brother Du, I'm telling the truth!" After saying that, her hand trembled slightly like a leaf falling in the wind as she reached for her waist, took out a jade pendant, and handed it to Zhao Xiong.

Zhao Xiong took the jade pendant, and the moment his fingers touched the warm, smooth jade, he was jolted as if struck by lightning. His eyes widened instantly, staring intently at the jade pendant in his hand, his eyes reddening, and tears streaming uncontrollably down his face. Those tears contained shock, joy, guilt, and endless longing.

His lips trembled, as if he wanted to say something, but the surging emotions choked him, leaving him standing there blankly, as if time itself had stopped for him.

Shen Wanqing tilted her head slightly, a deep sense of reminiscence in her eyes, her voice trembling slightly with emotion: "I was young then, and with my parents gone, I was all alone in this world. Fate played a cruel trick on me, and I was kidnapped by human traffickers. Darkness and fear followed me like a shadow, and I thought I would fall into an endless abyss for the rest of my life."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xiong froze instantly. His eyes widened in shock and disbelief as he stared blankly at Shen Wanqing, a flood of memories rushing through his mind.

Shen Wanqing's gaze softened, as if she could see a scene from the past through her eyes, and a happy glow appeared on her face: "Just when I was in despair, my brother descended like a god. He was agile and fearless as he rushed towards those bad guys and rescued me from their clutches in no time. At that moment, he was like a ray of light shining into my dark world."

Zhao Xiong's eyes quickly reddened, and tears welled up uncontrollably, almost bursting forth.

Shen Wanqing took a soft breath and continued, "Later, my brother took me on a journey, and he named me Zhao Yao. During those days, he took meticulous care of me, making sure I was fed even when he was hungry himself. At night, he held me tightly as we slept, driving away the cold and nightmares. I thought that kind of life would continue forever, but then..." At this point, her voice choked, tears welling up in her eyes. She looked down at the jade pendant and said softly, "This jade pendant was given to me by my brother, and it's also the token I used to mark our meeting..." Her eyes were filled with relief and longing for the past.

Zhao Xiong's body jolted, his eyes widened, and he stared intently at Shen Wanqing. Tears welled up in his eyes, his lips trembled, and his voice carried a hint of disbelief: "You...you are really Yao'er? My sister?" As he spoke, he took a step forward, his steps slightly unsteady.

Shen Wanqing was already sobbing uncontrollably, and could only nod repeatedly: "Brother, it's me, it's me! I've been looking for you all these years."

Zhao Xiong's face was a mixture of sorrow and joy. His brows furrowed at times, as if recalling the painful years of separation, and at other times relaxed, as if overjoyed at the reunion. His lips twitched slightly, wanting to smile, but tears blurred his vision. "I thought... I thought I would never see you again," he murmured, finally reaching out to embrace Shen Wanqing tightly.

Shen Wanqing hugged Zhao Xiong tightly, her arms like vines clinging to a tree. She buried her face in Zhao Xiong's shoulder and cried like a child: "Brother, I've finally found you! Do you know how scared I've been all these years? I missed you so much! Waaaaahh ...

Zhao Xiong gently patted Shen Wanqing's back, his voice choked with emotion: "Yao'er, you've suffered. It's all my fault. I didn't protect you well." His hands kept stroking Shen Wanqing's back, as if to confirm that this was not a dream. The pressure was filled with the tenderness and pain of having regained what was lost.

Xiaodie stood to the side, her mouth slightly open, filled with surprise and emotion. Her eyes gradually reddened, and she mumbled a few words, occasionally wiping away tears from the corners of her eyes with her sleeve.

Wuming's originally cold and stern face softened at this moment. He raised his eyebrows slightly, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up a little. He crossed his arms and silently witnessed this touching moment.

Du Hai looked completely taken aback. He blinked a few times, seemingly still processing this sudden turn of events. Then, his expression gradually softened, and he sighed softly, his eyes revealing a hint of tenderness and blessing.

Lin Qianqian pursed her lips slightly, her brows furrowing gently, a hint of contemplation appearing between her delicate eyebrows. But soon, the corners of her lips turned up, revealing a relieved smile, a smile as gentle and warm as the spring sun.

Murong Yi's expression was deep and unfathomable, like a still pool, making it difficult to fathom his inner thoughts. His gaze remained fixed on Lin Qianqian, overflowing with unyielding doting affection. Unable to contain his emotions, he subconsciously reached out and gently embraced Lin Qianqian's slender waist.

Lin Qianqian sensed something and turned to look at him. She saw Murong Yi smile slightly at her. The two looked at each other, and a thoughtful look flashed in her beautiful eyes, as if she was trying to find the deeper meaning behind Murong Yi's actions. Then she shook her head helplessly and returned a slightly playful smile. The smile contained indulgence towards Murong Yi, as well as a happy acceptance of the current situation.