Chapter 254
As the year drew to a close, various departments of the court were busy with reports, and important officials entered the palace one after another. Shen Rang was busy recording their every word and deed, so he naturally couldn't get away from it.
After several busy days, Shen Rang finally managed to catch his breath and returned home before 7 PM.
Upon arriving at the front hall, they were surprised to find Yun Wan sitting there.
As soon as she saw Shen Rang return, Yun Wan got up and went to greet him: "Your Highness is finally back. You must have had a hard time these past few days."
Shen Rang nodded slightly: "Why are you sitting here?"
"I heard that the young master has been working very hard these past few days, leaving early and returning late, so I had someone stew chicken soup, just in time to invite the young master back to drink it."
After saying that, fearing that Chen Rang might not go, Yun Wan added, "I personally oversaw the stewing, Your Highness, why don't you go and take a look?"
Shen Rang thought for a moment, then turned his head and said, "Tell my aunt that I'll be going home a little later today."
Jing Yuan accepted the order and went to the backyard first.
Yun Wan smiled and said, "Young Master, let's go."
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Ji Baiju.
Upon hearing Jingyuan's message, Yunxi nodded: "Thank you for making this trip, Brother Jingyuan."
"Please don't stand on ceremony," Jing Yuan said with a smile. "I've delivered the message, so I'll be leaving now."
"Take care, Brother Jingyuan."
After seeing Jing Yuan off, Yun Xi went to the dining room.
She can't let others go to a place of comfort and pleasure while she herself goes hungry.
As Jixiang served the dishes, she said, "Auntie, don't overthink it. After all, the young master and the young mistress are husband and wife, so they have to maintain appearances."
Yunxi chuckled: "You always say that when the young master goes to Liuyun Garden, I know."
Jixiang smiled sheepishly.
She was also afraid that Yunxi might do something rash.
Just then, an unfamiliar young maid walked into the courtyard and looked around.
Le'an saw her first and walked towards her: "Which courtyard do you serve in?"
The young maidservant quickly curtsied: "I serve in the front courtyard. Duan Jieyuan, who is staying here, sent me to tell you that something has happened at home. Please come to the front courtyard as soon as possible. Duan Jieyuan is waiting for you under the rockery in the front garden."
"So eager?"
Le'an quickly said, "Auntie, this won't do. It's already dark, and you two, a man and a woman, have met in such a secluded place. If someone finds out, things will get really bad."
Jixiang nodded repeatedly: "Yes, Auntie, what is so important that it can't be discussed tomorrow, why does it have to be now?"
Yunxi frowned and looked at the maid: "Did Duan Jieyuan say what the specific matter was?"
"I don't know the specifics, but Duan Jieyuan went out to fetch a letter just now, and he has been restless ever since he came back."
Yunxi's gaze darkened.
It seems something really has happened.
Otherwise, Duan Huaichuan wouldn't be so nervous, and he certainly wouldn't have asked her out regardless of the time.
She has to go.
Yunxi didn't even eat her meal; she got up and headed towards the warm pavilion.
"Auntie, are you really going?" Jixiang's eyes widened. "Why don't you think about it again, or perhaps you could send me out to inquire?"
Le'an quickly replied, "Yes, Auntie, you'd better not go."
Seeing the two people blocking her way, Yunxi stopped in her tracks, sighed and said, "I won't lie to you. Although the Yun family says I'm their biological daughter, in my heart, Qingshui Village is my home. If something happens at home, I have to go there in person."
Hearing her say that, the two of them could only sigh.
Indeed, Yunxi was forced to leave her hometown, so naturally, home was the most important thing to her.
Jixiang nodded: "Auntie, I have a few clean clothes left. Shall I give them to you to change into?"
“No need,” Yunxi said. “If we wear normal clothes, there’s nothing to be afraid of once we pass through the hanging flower gate. But if we wear maid’s clothes, we won’t be able to breathe a sigh of relief until we get back to the courtyard.”
"Indeed, it was my oversight."
Yunxi returned to the warm pavilion and soon came out wearing a light blue dress.
Le'an came forward and said, "It's mealtime in each courtyard now, so let me take you there quickly."
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