“Crack—”
"What's that sound?"
When Wang Xinlan heard the conversation between Xiao Yunqi and Mrs. Xiao in the room, she widened her eyes with disbelief, opened her mouth slightly, looked shocked, and was a little skeptical about what she had heard.
My body swayed in surprise, and I took a step back due to inertia, accidentally stepping on a dead branch that fell from the tree. The sound was particularly harsh in the silent night.
The two people in the room naturally heard the voice. Mrs. Xiao frowned slightly and asked subconsciously.
"Madam, please stay in your room and don't come out. I'll go out and take a look." Xiao Yunqi patted the back of Madam Xiao's hand to comfort her, then opened his mouth and spoke.
Wang Xinlan heard the conversation between the two and received the information in her mind that her uncle was going out to check. She had not yet digested what she had just heard. She also didn't know how to face her uncle or how to explain to him that she had eavesdropped on his conversation with her aunt outside the door.
She simply took advantage of the darkness and left before Xiao Yunqi came out.
It's dark now, and my uncle is not seen outside. He won't make a big fuss and call other people to ask questions.
Although he won't know he's here for a while, he can hide it for a while, but not forever.
Wang Xinlan didn't think she could keep it a secret from her uncle and others forever.
She bit her lip and walked towards her grandmother's room with a frown on her face.
No wonder my grandmother kept finding excuses to get me away, it turned out that she had dreamed that something happened to her cousin and she was afraid that I would know about it.
Even my uncle and aunt couldn't understand why my grandmother sent them away.
After hearing the conversation between Xiao Yunqi and Mrs. Xiao, Wang Xinlan suddenly understood.
It turned out that her grandmother had always understood her feelings.
Wang Xinlan always thought that she had hidden herself well, but she didn't expect that she could not escape the sharp eyes of her grandmother.
She didn't even know when her grandmother knew that she was in love with her cousin.
Now is not the time to worry about this.
My grandmother actually hid this from me. I guess she knew about this. If I knew about this, no matter whether the dream was true or false, I would definitely want to find out the truth.
She must be worried about me, so she doesn't want me to know.
Wang Xinlan's mind was a mess.
She walked all the way to Madam Xiao's room.
When Xiao Lingling saw Wang Xinlan walking into the room with a distraught look on her face, she blinked, stood up and walked up to her.
"Miss, you're back." She raised her eyes and asked with concern: "Miss, is there something wrong? Or are you feeling unwell? I can see that you don't look very well."
Little Bell said with her mouth open.
Wang Xinlan came back to her senses when she heard the sound of Little Bell. She fluttered her eyelashes, pursed her lips and said, "I'm fine, Little Bell. It's getting late. You should go to the side room and rest. I'll stay here with Grandma for a while."
She reached out and took the fan from Xiao Lingling's hand, licked her lips, and spoke to her.
"Cousin, Xiao Lingdang will stay here with you." Xiao Lingdang said with a blink.
The master didn't go to rest, so it wouldn't be good for a little maid like her to go to rest.
Wang Xinlan waved her hand and said, "No need, Xiao Lingdang, you should go and have a rest. You have to get up early tomorrow to take care of your grandmother, so you should go to bed early tonight." She glanced at Xiao Lingdang and said to her.
She needs to be alone and think carefully.
She couldn't calm down with someone else here.
When Xiao Lingdang heard what Wang Xinlan said, she blinked and nodded, "Okay, Miss, I will leave now. If you have any instructions, just call me."
She licked her lips, looked up at Wang Xinlan, looked into her eyes, and spoke to her.
Although she felt that it was not good for her cousin to stay here to take care of the old lady while she went to rest.
But since her cousin has spoken, as a servant, she can only obey.
After Xiao Lingling replied, she turned and left the room.
"Grandma, please forgive me for being unfilial. I don't want you to worry, but if I don't confirm with my own eyes that my cousin is safe and sound, I won't be able to rest assured."
After Xiao Lingdang left, Wang Xinlan bit her lip. She raised her eyes and looked at Old Madam Xiao who was sleeping peacefully on the bed.
My grandmother drank some calming soup before going to bed today and slept very soundly.
Wang Xinlan just thought about it carefully.
Let her do nothing in the mansion and wait for news.
She just couldn't do it.
After some thought, Wang Xinlan decided to go out and look for Xiao Yihe.
Tonight is the best time. Otherwise, when daybreak comes, my uncle will surely learn from the servants that I went to his and my aunt's bedroom last night.
If this word gets to my grandmother's ears, it will not be easy for me to sneak out of the house again.
My grandmother would definitely instruct my uncle and aunt to strengthen the defense of the house to prevent me from sneaking out.
Only tonight is the best chance.
Wang Xinlan watched Old Madam Xiao sleeping soundly. She stood up and tidied the quilt for her. Then she bent down and said softly, "Grandma, you don't have to worry about Lan'er. I will ensure my safety. When I find my cousin, I will bring him back home."
After she finished speaking, she turned and walked out of the room.
She had to go back to her room to pack two sets of clothes. When going out, travel money was essential for convenience.
After preparing all the necessary things, wait until the third watch when the waiters in the mansion change shifts, and then sneak out of the mansion through the back door without anyone noticing.
After Wang Xinlan returned to her room and got everything ready, she looked down at her clothes.
"No, I heard from my grandmother that there are wars everywhere now. It would be too conspicuous if I go out wearing women's clothes." She bit her lower lip, looked at the dress on her body, and murmured with a frown.
"Oh, my cousin left a set of clothes here. I put on his clothes first, and then went outside and bought a suitable set from a ready-made clothing store."
Wang Xinlan blinked and took out a set of navy blue men's clothing from the camphorwood box where clothes were stored. After changing her clothes, she looked at herself in the bronze mirror.
She frowned, "No, even if I'm wearing men's clothes, it's still too obvious."
She was traveling alone, and it was not safe just in disguise.
The situation outside is very chaotic now. Even if you are a man, if you are good-looking, you are in danger.
Wang Xinlan sat in front of the dressing table and put on a rough makeup.
Until I was a little satisfied, the time was almost up.
She put on her bag and took advantage of the night to lead a fast horse out of the stable. She looked back at the back door of the Xiao Mansion and her figure disappeared into the thick night.
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