Chapter 297: Prioritizing the Overall Situation

After Yuan Siyin left, Si Yuzhu called out to Granny Wu.

Granny Wu lifted the curtain and came in, her face still showing some lingering wariness and worry: "What's wrong, Miss?"

"How did I get here? And why did I fall into the water?" Si Yuzhu asked, rubbing her forehead in exasperation.

"It was Miss who told the old lady that she hadn't visited the Yuan family for so many years, and since the master was going to the capital soon, she planned to stay at the Yuan residence first to see if the Yuan family's daughter was any good. That's why we've come."

"What if you fall into the water?"

Granny Wu sat down and tenderly tucked the blanket around her: "It was... Miss sent this old servant away and danced by herself."

Si Yuzhu was shocked, her already pale face turning even more bloodless: "How could this be?"

Seeing that she was completely unaware, Granny Wu quickly patted her back and comforted her, saying, "Perhaps there are few men in the General's Mansion, and the yin energy is too heavy. She may have encountered some unclean things. We'll hold a ritual later and bring back some peach branches to put by the bedside, and everything will be fine."

Granny Wu was an old servant who had been taking care of her, and after being comforted like this, Si Yuzhu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Miss, shall we go back?"

Si Yuzhu thought for a while, then shook her head.

Although it's unclear when she said those words to her grandmother, they still made sense.

Moreover, if we go back now, not to mention what the General's Mansion will think, my father's colleagues will inevitably gossip behind his back, which will inevitably set his career in jeopardy, and this is not what the Si family wants.

"We should prioritize the overall situation; going back now would be counterproductive."

Si Yuzhu took Wu Mama's hand and asked her in detail about what had happened in the past few days, finally finding the truth in her heart.

Previously, I foolishly brought only Liying and Granny Wu to the capital, which was far too dangerous. Fortunately, we arrived safely, so there's not much to say about it.

"Granny Wu, please help me think of a way to spread the word that my cousin Yuan treated me very well. But please don't mention the drowning incident. Just pretend it never happened."

“Miss, this is…” Granny Wu hesitated.

"As long as you tell me what to do, outsiders will know that although the Yuan family and the Si family have not been in contact for many years, they are still of the same mind. Wouldn't it be much more convenient for Father to do things this way?"

Moreover, although the Si family has appeared prosperous in recent years, it has actually declined considerably and is no match for those newly wealthy families. Only by taking this action can the Si family temporarily maintain its position as a prominent clan and avoid being suppressed and manipulated by others.

As she listened, Granny Wu immediately became happy: "The old lady really did not spoil the young lady for nothing. It is a blessing that she has been raised under the old lady's care all these years. Her mind has become more and more meticulous!"

"You flatter me, Granny. I still need you to calm me down, otherwise Yuzhu won't be able to get through this."

Si Yuzhu had several bandages wrapped around her head, yet she smiled calmly, which made Wu Mama's eyes sting with tears: "Good child, don't say such things again. The old lady sent this old servant here to make plans for Miss."

"Don't worry, Miss, this old servant will go out right away. No matter the amount of money, it's fine."

Yuan Siyin's expression flickered, but she eventually got up slowly, dusted off her clothes, and left the courtyard.

Having overheard this much, even if I didn't want to believe it, I had to admit—she was really gone.

How much must one have wanted to go back to have the heart to stand by the pavilion and jump?

Yuan Siyin pouted, actually feeling a little jealous.

He was jealous that she had someone who would risk everything for her.