Genshin Impact: This fireplace house is your graveyard.

Chapter 108 I'm younger than you~

Upon hearing this, Le Yi glanced at the flower wreath on the woman's head and vaguely remembered something.

I do seem to recall seeing a small plum tree with blossoms in the backyard of the fireplace house before.

However, with so many beautiful flowers and saplings in the backyard, he didn't pay much attention to the bunch of red plum blossoms.

But then, Le Yi was shocked to find that the woman was staring blankly at herself in the mirror, her eyes revealing a variety of complex emotions.

At this moment, Qiu Shanshan slowly put away the mirror in her hand, gently held the lady's hands, and said, "Sister, I am sincerely grateful for your company."

Having lost our families, it was our mother who took us in and gave us this warm home. And it was our mother who took us in.

That's how we met you, Sister Lady. You are the best sister we've ever met.

As Qiu Shanshan finished speaking, she slowly moved closer to the woman's face and gently kissed her cheek.

She then continued, "Thank you so much, ma'am, for your motherly care. Qiu Shanshan really likes you, ma'am."

As the woman listened to Qiu Shanshan's words and looked at her smile, which was as delicate as a flower, she fell silent.

After a long silence, the woman finally spoke, saying, "Oh? Little Chunqing, do you really like your older sister that much?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Shanshan nodded firmly without hesitation. Seeing this, the woman slowly said, "Then, how about you take Xiaochunqing to live somewhere else, sister?"

Qiu Shanshan was puzzled by this, not understanding what the woman meant. The woman continued, "..."

"The House of Hearths, to put it simply, is an orphanage that takes in orphans. Kujavina is the mother of the House of Hearths."

But this still doesn't change the fact that you are orphans. I can take you away from here through adoption, to a better and more desirable place.

"That way, you can live with your sister forever. How about it, Xiaochunqing?" Qiu Shanshan fell into deep thought upon hearing these words.

Since being taken in by the Hearth House, she had never set foot in the outside world. Although the children were allowed to roam freely within Fontainebleau's territory,

Qiu Shanshan did consider going to farther places, but after all, it was Kujavina who took them in and gave them a warm home.

She didn't want to break the rules Kujavina had set, but now she suddenly heard someone say they could take her away from here to a more beautiful and better place.

Qiu Shanshan's heart began to waver, and seeing the wavering look in Qiu Shanshan's eyes, the woman continued:

"It's alright, Xiaochunqing can take her time to think it over. I have plenty of time to patiently wait for her answer."

Seeing this, Le Yi couldn't help but think, "Hurry up, Qiu Shanshan, agree already!"

Looking at the complex emotions in the woman's eyes and at his current actions, Le Yi was now completely certain.

The woman probably already knew that Kujavina was about to target the children of the Hearth House.

Therefore, she is probably trying to take Qiu Shanshan away with her as much as possible, so that she can be spared this tragedy.

Seeing that someone had left safely, Le Yi was naturally happy for him, and couldn't help but think of urging him to agree quickly.

But after hesitating for a long time, Qiu Shanshan made her decision. She slowly revealed a very warm smile and said:

"Thank you for taking me in, ma'am," the woman said with a gentle smile. Le Yi was equally happy that Qiu Shanshan had agreed.

But then Qiu Shanshan spoke up, saying, "But, I'm sorry, ma'am, I can't leave."

Upon hearing this, you looked completely bewildered, and Le Yi was also shocked. He had assumed Qiu Shanshan had already agreed.

But to my surprise, this guy spoke in a piecemeal fashion, leaving half of his sentence unfinished, saying, "If it were really possible, I would really like to go with you, ma'am."

I also want to see the outside world, to see a wider continent, and I even want to go back to my hometown, Liyue Port, to take another look.

Qiu Shanshan smiled with relief as she said this, "But my friends are still here. I don't want to leave them. I still want to be with my friends."

Growing up with friends, spending childhood together, and witnessing the beautiful world together.

After hearing Qiu Shanshan's words, the woman fell silent again, while Le Yi, looking at Qiu Shanshan, remained lost in thought for a long time.

At this moment, he seemed to see his own reflection in Qiu Shanshan. Yes, she wanted to be with her friends, and so did he.

If the woman were to say she wanted to take me away now, would I go? If I did go, what would have been the point of all my efforts over the past few months?

After a long silence, the woman gave a faint smile and gently stroked Qiu Shanshan's head. "So, Xiao Chunqing has already made a decision."

"Then I won't say anything more, but could Xiaochunqing possibly grant her sister a favor?" Qiu Shanshan nodded and said.

"Sister, please feel free to ask if you need anything. If it's within my power, I will do my best," the woman said slowly after hearing this.

"I hope that Xiaochunqing can grow up happily, and at least, I can see her grow into a beautiful young woman."

"Can Xiaochunqing do this request?" Qiu Shanshan smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes, I will definitely grow up quickly."

"To present my most beautiful self to you, sir," Qiu Shanshan said, then extended her little finger.

The woman smiled gently, understanding the gesture, and extended her little finger. Then, as they pinky-pinched each other, they shouted in unison.

"Pinky promise, never to change for 100 years!" But in this warm and joyful moment, the door to the room was suddenly opened.

The person who entered was Kujavina. "Oh dear, I didn't even know you were visiting the Hearth House, madam! Hmm..."

"I haven't even had time to prepare anything yet, I'm so sorry for the poor hospitality," the woman said after hearing Kujavina's voice.

The beautiful smile on his face gradually faded, and his eyes became extremely cold and sharp. Le Yi naturally noticed the change in his gaze.

He then looked at Kudjavina at the doorway, who still wore that kind smile as she looked at the woman and the children inside.

The children, seeing their mother arrive, ran joyfully to her side. At that moment, Le Yi noticed that Qiu Shanshan's expression was somewhat off.

Qiu Shanshan, who had been all smiles at first, now showed a hint of fear on her face. Le Yi understood.

It seemed that Qiu Shanshan had already sensed the murderous aura emanating from the woman, and the woman, upon noticing the terror on Qiu Shanshan's face...

After a moment of silence, he slowly smiled, then stood up and began to speak.

"Little ones, do you like the gifts your sister prepared for you?"

Upon hearing the woman's voice, the children inside all shouted in unison, "We like her!" The woman then asked, "Do you like me, sister?"

After hearing this, the children still shouted in unison, "We like it!" The woman then asked another question:

"Am I the most beautiful, the best-looking, and the prettiest sister you've ever seen?"

Upon hearing this, the children still shouted "Yes!" without hesitation. The woman then looked at Kujavina and gave her an extremely contemptuous smile.

She then said, "That's all for today, I have to go now. I have things to do, so I won't play with you any longer. I'll come see you again next time I have time."

After speaking, the woman walked gracefully and elegantly towards the door. As she passed Kujavina, she paused and whispered in her ear:

"Yes, I'm so young, so beautiful, so charming. The little ones all call me 'Lady Sister,' 'Pretty Sister.' And you..."

The woman paused here, looking at Kujavina with an extremely mocking expression, and then moved a little closer to her.

He spoke sarcastically in her ear, "And you, you're an old hag, old woman who could be a mother."

After speaking, the woman laughed sarcastically and walked out the door. The children inside looked on in confusion, completely oblivious to what she had just said.

While the woman was mocking Kujavina, Le Yi was watching Qiu Shanshan intently the whole time. She naturally noticed that...

After the woman finished speaking, Kujavina, who rarely showed anger, revealed an extremely angry expression.