After a late-night snack, Lu Zheng and Gu Xin held hands and escorted Zheng Qiu back home.
"Xiao Qiu, I'll invite you to have late-night snacks next time! It's not fun with just me and Yuan Yuan!" Gu Xin waved at Zheng Qiu's door.
"Forget it! I won't bother you anymore. Let me get some more sleep!" Zheng Qiu said with a helpless smile.
"Oh right, you've been very busy lately! Let's talk about it when you're done. By the way, in a couple of days you can have someone arrange for your brother to come out, and I'll keep an eye on him. Although it might not be successful, I'll do my best!" Gu Xin thought of Zheng Qiu's family matters and got down to business.
"Okay, thank you, Xinxin!" Zheng Qiu perked up immediately.
"You arrange the place, and let me know when it's arranged. We'll set a time, and I'll go directly there. My business at the Ministry of Rites won't be delayed. With Sisi and Xue'er there, it's okay if I leave for a while," Gu Xin said.
"Okay!" Zheng Qiu pursed her lips, her excitement evident on her face. Such a lively expression was rare for her, making her features even more gentle.
"We'll be going now. You should go back and get some rest! If you need anything, you can come find me directly. I'm either at home or at the Ministry of Rites lately, so I'm easy to find," Gu Xin said with a smile to Zheng Qiu.
"Okay, sure." Zheng Qiu nodded, then waved. "Take care! Get some rest."
Gu Xin and Lu Zheng nodded, then turned and left.
Zheng Qiu watched them walk away before going back inside, closing the door, and locking the yard.
She was tired in the afternoon and fell asleep on the recliner. Now she was full of energy. She went back to her room, took a shower, changed into clean clothes, and had no interest in reading. She just lay in bed thinking.
If her brother's leg can be healed, then the next step is for her and her brother to work together to find out the truth about her mother's death, find the servants who deliberately lost her, and also find her younger brother.
...
Lu Zheng escorted Gu Xin to the Gu family's door and didn't linger any longer. It was too late, and if his second uncle knew that Xin Xin was still with him, he would get scolded again tomorrow.
After saying goodbye, Gu Xin went inside.
Gu En was waiting for Gu Xin in the outer courtyard. Gu Xin walked up to her with her hands behind her back and a grin on her face: "What? Enzi, did you come all this way just to wait for me?"
Gu En gave Gu Xin a reproachful look: "Third sister, you didn't bring me any food back?"
Gu Xin looked surprised: "Didn't you say your stomach wasn't feeling well? What else do you want to eat?"
Gu En pursed her lips: "..."
Gu Xin sat down next to him: "Is this the first time you've been rejected so decisively? Are you hurt? Or is your pride hurt?"
Gu En was somewhat frustrated: "I think so! Third Sister, what's the situation at Xiao Qiu's family? I feel like you and Brother Yuan both know, but you just won't tell me. I feel like I'm being excluded by you all."
Gu Xin smiled and said, "This is her family matter. How could I tell others without her permission? Ask her yourself!"
Gu En sighed: "If I could find out, I wouldn't need to ask you!"
Gu Xin patted his shoulder: "Young man, you're about to take the imperial examination, don't let your mind wander all day. Be careful you don't do well on the exam, or my father and your second uncle will punish you."
Gu En sighed: "I feel like I can handle everything else! But this..."
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