Hmm, this guy is indeed quite handsome. When he smiles, his eyes always narrow slightly, making him look very friendly and sunny no matter how you see it. But to be honest, compared to me, the elder brother of Changsun Wugou, he’s still just a little bit lacking. For example, my skin is a bit fairer, my eyes are a bit bigger, my gaze is a bit more profound and world-weary. Hmm... in terms of overall strength, I should be the winner.

“Dear brother, you went to great lengths to visit me a few days ago, and I am truly grateful. I was just about to pay you a visit to express my thanks, but I didn’t expect today...” Just thinking about having to bow and call my future brother-in-law lord makes me feel quite annoyed. Well, at least I can take advantage of him verbally for now. When his old man raises the flag in rebellion, will I still be able to call him dear brother?

Hmm, it seems I really am a transmigrator, because I have a heart that yearns for freedom, a soul that opposes tyranny, and a longing to live in a fair, just, and open world of great harmony.

And standing before me, Second Lincoln, will in the future become a super-serious bigamist criminal, the powerful head of a feudal imperialist society, an evil dictator who conquers almost all of East Asia by force, the founder of breaking written contract law, a sinister grassland ethnic cleanser and assimilationist nationalist, and one of the most notorious war mongers of the seventh century AD.

Thinking about it this way, my back straightens quite a bit. Yes, compared to Abraham Lincoln, my character is as pure as a little white flower on the Himalayas—no, a snow lotus, that’s more like it. Little white flowers are for mourning the dead, and I won’t be needing that for another thirty or fifty years.

Second Lincoln—hmm, calling him that seems a bit uncouth. Abraham Lincoln seems a little uncomfortable with my serious and focused gaze as I scrutinize this historical figure, so he takes a half step back but still keeps his charming smile. “Hehe, our two families have been friends for generations. Since you, elder brother, are ill, how could Abraham not come to visit? Besides, my father also greatly admires your talent...”

“Second Lincoln Brother, how come you have time to visit today? Didn’t you say you were busy practicing riding and archery lately?” At this moment, Little Girl beside me couldn’t help but interject to show her presence.

Abraham Lincoln’s gaze immediately landed on my little sister, his eyes lighting up, and his voice softened a bit. “Little Emily, today, our whole family is planning to go for a spring outing by the Luo River. Abraham thought that since Brother William has been recuperating at home these days, and you’ve probably had to stay home to take care of your brother, you might not be able to leave the house, so...”

“Really? But if that’s the case... your whole family is going, and I go by myself, that would be so embarrassing.” My little sister’s fair cheeks started to blush. Although she’s still quite young, the way her eyes sparkled and her cheeks flushed was still quite charming. Hmm, of course, not to me, since she’s my sister, but for some people, it’s a different story—at least Abraham Lincoln’s eyes were glued to her. Beast!

Ah, I get it now. Abraham Lincoln’s family is going on a spring outing, and this guy sneaked over to my house because he wants to take his girlfriend out and show off. What kind of person is this? If it were modern times, I’d definitely teach this guy a lesson and throw him in detention for trying to act like a hooligan with a minor.

“Ahem, ahem, ahem...” With a righteous look and a solemn expression, I quickly coughed a few times to make my presence known. Abraham Lincoln is very good at reading the room. The moment I coughed, he realized his mistake, looked at me sincerely, and put on the expression of a gentleman who would come to his brother’s house just to help him out. “Of course, I’d also like to invite Brother William to come along. Brother William has been recuperating at home for days, it’s time to get out and relax a bit.”

“This... isn’t that a bit inappropriate?” I glanced at my little sister beside me. Younger Sister’s big watery eyes looked at me with a hint of hope. “If you don’t go, I won’t go either. Mom told me to keep an eye on you.” That’s what she said, but her expression betrayed her true feelings.

Looks like she really wants to go out too. Makes sense—she’s worked hard taking care of me while I’ve been sick these days. For a young girl, wanting to go out and have some fun is perfectly normal. Even a homebody like me wants to get out and get some fresh air after being cooped up for so long.

“It’s fine. Besides my family, there will be some friends coming along too. What’s the harm in you siblings joining us?” Abraham Lincoln saw that I wasn’t firmly refusing and was overjoyed. “The sun is shining and the weather is great today—perfect for a spring outing.”

My sister nodded her head so fast it was a blur. Fine, fine, for her sake, as her big brother, I should make some sacrifices. This works out anyway—go for a stroll outside the city, and by evening, Steward Miller should be back at the mansion, so I can ask him for details then.

Before long, the servants had prepared a carriage, and my sister and I both climbed in. My personal bodyguard Benjamin Lincoln strode alongside the carriage, while Abraham Lincoln still rode his fine horse at the front.

As for why I didn’t ride a horse myself, it’s mainly because I haven’t learned how yet—no riding experience. If I made a fool of myself, it would really hurt my image. So, of course, I used the excuse of just recovering from a serious illness and not being fit to ride, and stayed in the carriage with my sister.