Xing'er hurried, turning around to leave.
On the veranda not far from the master and servant, a slight noise suddenly occurred, and then a woman's lowered voice weakly sounded.
"No need to go, I... am here."
Cui Yunchu turned to look, and under the reflection of the glass lamp, a fair and slender arm was half raised, obviously lacking confidence.
"."
She walked over and saw Cui Yunfeng's body half-squatting on the ground.
"Big sister." Cui Yunfeng looked up guiltily.
Cui Yunchu said with a cold face, "When did you come back?"
"After you and cousin entered the mansion." She never expected that Cui Yunchu would wait for her here.
She originally thought that Cui Yunchu would go back after waiting for a while and not seeing anyone, let alone that she would chase after her to her courtyard if she couldn't wait.
Cui Yunfeng knew that she couldn't escape today anyway.
Yun'er supported Cui Yunfeng to stand up, but Cui Yunfeng staggered a bit, obviously squatting for a long time and her legs were numb.
Cui Yunfeng lowered her head, holding the veranda and standing, Yun'er squatted down to beat her legs.
Looking at her aggrieved look, Cui Yunchu's anger slowly dissipated immediately, "Does grandmother know you left the mansion today?"
Cui Yunfeng shook her head.
How could she dare to let her grandmother know?
"Big sister, can you keep it a secret for me?" Cui Yunfeng's eyes were full of pleading.
Cui Yunchu was silent, and Cui Yunfeng's head lowered again.
For some reason, when facing Cui Yunchu now, she would always uncontrollably feel a little awe, and even Cui Yunfeng herself couldn't tell why.
Obviously in the past, she looked down on Cui Yunchu the most.
"It's getting late, let's go back to the courtyard first, we'll talk about it tomorrow."
Cui Yunchu left directly with Xing'er.
"Big sister must be angry." Cui Yunfeng looked at Cui Yunchu's back, her eyes slightly wet.
"Second Miss went to see Prince An clearly for First Miss, why didn't you say it just now."
"I didn't." Cui Yunfeng murmured.
For big sister was just one of the reasons, she wanted to see Xiao Yi, that was the real reason, she couldn't lie.
Chu Garden.
Nanny Zhang felt that Miss hadn't been happy since she came back these days, making her think that Miss might not be pleased to see her.
Hot water was already prepared behind the screen, and Xing'er served Cui Yunchu to bathe and change clothes.
Nanny Zhang stood at the door and peeked, Xing'er said, "Why don't you serve Miss?"
Nanny Zhang shook her head immediately.
Miss didn't like her these days, she had self-knowledge.
"How is Miss and that Young Master Chen getting along?" She pulled Xing'er and asked in a low voice.
Cui Yunchu's voice suddenly came from behind the screen, "If you want to know, why don't you just ask me directly."
Nanny Zhang, "..."
When did Miss's ears become so sharp?
She immediately let go of Xing'er and obediently retreated outside the door.
Behind the screen, the mist was dense, highlighting the exposed skin of the hibiscus face that was whiter than snow. In the bathtub, the warm water swayed slightly with the woman's movements, hiding the spring scenery covered by the warm water.
Cui Yunchu was thinking about what happened today.
From the Chen siblings, to the Shen uncle and nephew, and then the Crown Prince and Tang Qingwan, Prince An and Cui Yunfeng.
She thought about them all, but didn't seem to have figured out anything. She couldn't help sighing, her brain was limited and really not enough.
Forget it, deal with whatever comes, we'll talk about the future later, if the sky falls, there are still father and grandmother.
She comforted herself like this, just like in her previous life.
But after all, something was different. She could no longer be as heartless and reckless as in her previous life.
The biggest dilemma for a person is not wanting to be confined to the current mediocrity, but really lacking the ability and power.
Moving forward or backward is not smooth, even settling for the status quo makes one feel guilty.
Xing'er brought a blanket, wiped Cui Yunchu's body dry, and put on the inner clothes.
"Extinguish the candle, I'm a little tired."
Cui Yunchu fell on the bed and hugged the soft quilt in her arms.
The room darkened instantly, Xing'er said, "Miss, I'll wait at the door, call me if you need anything."
Cui Yunchu gave a muffled response.
The door was closed, and Cui Yunchu felt an unprecedented emptiness in her heart.
Although her previous life was absurd, she had goals, and life was not boring.
But now, the helplessness of lacking ability is really annoying, making one toss and turn and unable to sleep.
The next day.
When Cui Yunchu woke up, it was already lunchtime. She slept late yesterday, although she woke up late, she still felt a little physically and mentally exhausted.
"Miss." Xing'er brought water into the room, "You finally woke up, Old Madam Cui sent Nanny Li early to invite you to Songhe Garden for lunch."
Cui Yunchu rubbed her eyes, "Why didn't you wake me up earlier."
"Nanny Li said it was still early, it wouldn't be too late to go after you wake up yourself."
Nanny Li's words must be Old Madam Cui's intention. Cui Yunchu sighed softly. Her grandmother was indeed the most loving and open-minded old person among all the officials in the capital.
When she packed up and came to Songhe Garden, Cui Yunfeng and Tang Qingwan had already arrived and were talking with Old Madam Cui.
"Yunfeng, are you fully recovered?"
Cui Yunfeng first peeked at Cui Yunchu, then answered, "Grandmother rest assured, granddaughter is fine."
"Yes." Old Madam Cui exhorted a few more words, then turned her eyes to Tang Qingwan.
"You saw the Crown Prince yesterday?"
"Yes, His Royal Highness said that the Emperor and Empress intend to let the Eastern Palace get married in June."
Old Madam Cui frowned, "Why so urgent?"
The Crown Prince's marriage is not a trivial matter. It was previously scheduled for the end of the year, how could it suddenly be advanced by half a year?
Tang Qingwan was silent for a moment, and continued, "It is said that the fortuneteller said that Miss Liu's horoscopes are not suitable for a winter wedding, it's unlucky."
Hearing this, Old Madam Cui's face immediately darkened, "The Crown Prince's wedding, what does it have to do with a side concubine of hers? What does the royal family mean by this?"
Cui Yunchu silently chose a seat and sat down.
Tang Qingwan, "The Emperor and Empress's meaning is, Liu Wanting and I will enter the mansion on the same day."
"Absurd." Old Madam Cui was furious, "The Xiao family is bullying people too much."
The hall was unusually quiet for a moment. Nanny Li hurriedly served a cup of tea to remind, "Old Madam Cui."
Old Madam Cui didn't take the teacup, glanced at Nanny Li, and slightly softened her face, "Our Cui and Tang families have worked hard and fought to the death to secure the throne for the Xiao family, not to let them trample on us like this."
Old Madam Cui could tolerate the royal family's suspicion and suppression, but absolutely refused to let her descendants suffer such grievances.
"Qingwan don't be afraid, with your father and uncle here, you will certainly not suffer this grievance."
"Maternal grandmother." Tang Qingwan shook her head slightly, "Miss Liu marrying into the Eastern Palace is already inevitable. When and how she enters is not important."
"Qingwan knows that father and uncle can fight for Qingwan, but after marriage, there are still many things to fight and game for. Energy and chips are not worth putting on such a small matter."
Moreover, she already had her own considerations.
Prime Minister Cui and Grand Tutor Tang have limited chips to play with the Emperor, and they shouldn't be used here.
Old Madam Cui naturally knew that Tang Qingwan was right, but the realization only made her heart ache even more. "Qingwan, our family has burdened you and forced you to suffer such grievances."
