Chapter 199
His efforts successfully made Yunxi sleep until late morning the next day.
When Yunxi woke up, she saw that it was already bright outside, and she instinctively sat up in bed.
Only after sitting up did I belatedly realize that I didn't need to pay my respects to Yunwan today, nor did I need to go to Rongxi Hall to copy scriptures.
After realizing what had happened, waves of soreness and pain began to emanate from all parts of my body.
Yunxi lowered her head, looking at the few plum-red spots faintly visible through her inner garment, and recalled Shen Rang's indulgence last night, her cheeks involuntarily turning slightly red.
Every night before, Shen Rang's actions had been extremely gentle, almost making her believe that the Shen Rang of this life was different from the one of his previous life. But last night...
Yunxi shook her head and called Jixiang in to help her with her makeup.
After being busy for so many days, Yunxi was a little unaccustomed to the sudden leisure.
Yunxi had originally wanted to find something to do, but her body and hands were sore and aching, so she had to give up and asked Jixiang to find her a storybook, which she then started reading.
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A few days passed, and it was the middle of the month.
According to custom, Yunxi was to go with Yunwan to pay their respects to Madam Zheng on this day.
So the night before, Shen Rang had to restrain himself again so that Yun Xi wouldn't struggle too much when she got up the next day.
Early in the morning, Yunxi went to Liuyun Garden to pay her respects to Yunwan.
"My sister is here."
When Yun Xi met Yun Wan's gaze, her heart stirred slightly.
For some reason, she always felt that Yun Wan's eyes were a little strange, like... pity?
Of course, there was more schadenfreude than anything else.
Yunxi felt strange, but she didn't show it on her face. She simply curtsied and said, "This concubine greets the young mistress."
"Okay, let's go."
As the two walked along, they saw that Rongxi Hall was still bustling with activity. However, the concubines still regarded Concubine Chen as the head, while Madam Zheng, although sitting in the first seat, seemed to be just an empty shell.
Yun Wan and Yun Xi seemed unaware of what was happening. They stepped forward, bowed according to custom, and then returned to their seats. Yun Xi remained standing behind Yun Wan.
As soon as Yun Wan sat down, Aunt Chen yawned lazily and said, "I got up way too early today, Madam. If there's nothing else, I'll be going now. The Marquis is waiting for me to come back."
Hearing Aunt Chen's words, Madam Zheng's face remained expressionless, but the hands hidden in her sleeves tightened slightly: "If you want to leave, then leave."
Aunt Chen smiled and said "Yes" in a charming and coquettish manner, then left with the other concubines.
Rongxi Hall is now empty.
Madam Zheng turned to look at Yun Wan: "The winter solstice is approaching, and this is the first banquet you will be organizing, so you must take it very seriously."
"Don't worry, Mother-in-law, I understand."
Madam Zheng then looked at Yunxi and, seeing her well-behaved demeanor, said, "If there's nothing else, you two can go back too."
"yes."
Yun Wan was busy preparing for the Winter Solstice banquet, so she walked with particularly hurried steps. Yun Xi deliberately slowed down her pace, so in no time, Yun Wan's figure disappeared.
Yunxi then returned to her normal speed.
The winter solstice is just around the corner.
Time really flies.
The Winter Solstice banquet is a formal occasion where families gather together, so she doesn't need to attend.
Yunxi thought of Duan Huaichuan, who lived in the front yard.
For Yunxi, he was an old friend she had finally met after a lifetime apart. Now that they were in the same household, it would be good to have a meal together.
"Jixiang, go and tell Doukou to buy me some presentable gifts for men."
Jixiang's eyes lit up as if she had just thought of something: "Yes!"
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