Gong Xin clung to Gu Zi, sobbing uncontrollably. It took her a long moment to regain composure, and only then did she realize there were other people around.
Hastily wiping her tears, she accepted the fragrant, sizzling lamb skewer Gu Zi handed her and took a big bite before exclaiming, "My brother is running away from home! He's off to the Capital Military District, and he probably won't be back for years. I'm devastated!"
Gu Zi finally understood—so this was why Gong Xin was so heartbroken. It was almost amusing. She always complained about her brother, rolling her eyes at his every move, but now that he was leaving, she was suddenly overwhelmed with sadness. Sibling bonds were a curious thing.
Patting Gong Xin's back in comfort, she said, "That's not such a big deal. If you miss him, just visit him in the capital."