After New Year's Eve, Qiao Si and the others were busy worshipping their ancestors with their relatives in Dingzhou. After that, they were busy communicating with the dignitaries of Dingzhou. Zhang You and Qiao Si had been busy for several days, and when they finally had some free time, they heard from Teacher Xiaoyu that they were leaving.
Teacher Xiaoyu came to say goodbye to them in the evening.
At that time, they had just returned from outside with Qiao Si, and sat together tiredly in Qiao Si's house to keep warm. Qiao Si placed a brazier and burned coal. They sat around it, roasting the fire to dispel the coldness on their bodies.
Teacher Xiaoyu was wearing a pale yellow short jacket with wide sleeves and a matching long skirt. She came alone, and Yu Sheng did not accompany her.
She sat next to Qiao Si, and when she mentioned that she was leaving, Qiao Si was very surprised.
"Didn't you say you'd stay in Dingzhou for two years before deciding where to go? Why is it so sudden?"
"It's time to go." Yu Shengsheng didn't want to leave so suddenly, but a few days ago she found out that Qiao Zhaoshu was pursuing her son A Sheng, so she felt uneasy and decided to leave early.
Qiao Zhaoshu is an extremely romantic man and is not a good match for her. She would never agree to him and Asheng being together.
Ah Sheng also told her that he didn't have that kind of intention towards him and only regarded him as an ordinary friend. However, his constant appearance really annoyed Yu Shengsheng.
It’s better to leave now to avoid being cheated in the end.
"It's been snowing for several days straight, and the roads are difficult to travel on. How are you going to leave now? Why not wait until spring?" Dingzhou had been snowing non-stop for the past few days, and the snow was already four inches deep. How could the two women of Dingzhou make a quick journey? Qiao Si really didn't agree with their haste and wanted to persuade them to wait a little longer.
"Yes, Teacher Xiaoyu, it's snowing now, I'm afraid it won't be easy to walk." Hongmei was originally sitting by the fire with Zhang You and the others, eavesdropping, but when she heard that Teacher Xiaoyu was leaving, she quickly stood up and went over, following Qiao Si's words, trying to keep them.
However, Yu Shengsheng had made up her mind and would not change it. She turned to look at them, then at Qiao Si, and comforted him, "Don't worry, I've already found an escort agency and rented a carriage. With them escorting us, we'll be fine."
Seeing that she was determined to leave, Qiao Si knew that persuasion was futile, so he asked, "Where are you going?"
"The South, I don't know the details. I plan to take Ah Sheng for a walk and have a look. If by chance, maybe we can see the legendary Jiangnan with green all over the city and lush grass and flying birds. Then, we can stay longer, who knows. In short, we will go to one place and see one place, with no end." Yu Shengsheng thought of the future journey with longing. That was the thing she had longed for the most. Now that she can take Ah Sheng with her, she does not feel it is difficult, but happy.
"Then won't you be displaced every day?" Hongmei asked curiously, and was hit on the head by Cuiliu. "Ah! Why are you hitting me?" She looked at Cuiliu with grievance and dissatisfaction.
"That's not called wandering." Cui Liu looked helpless.
Yu Shengsheng was also amused by them. "Not being displaced, but being able to travel around is what I've always dreamed of."
"But, don't you feel tired having to face everything new and unknown every day?" Zhang You and the others came closer, and Zhang You asked curiously.
"Maybe I will be tired, but settling down in a courtyard brings a moment of peace. Wandering around the world also brings moments of joy. Isn't the unknown also a surprise?" Yu Shengsheng said patiently, just like when she taught them before.
Zhang You and the others were also convinced by her point of view, but Hongmei was still a little confused: "But why is Teacher Xiaoyu leaving in such a hurry? It's only been a short time since New Year's Eve. Besides, my princess will be coming of age in March, so Teacher Xiaoyu will definitely miss it."
"The princess will come of age in March?" Yu Shengsheng hadn't expected that in two months, Qiao Si would be coming of age. Girls like them all had coming-of-age ceremonies, but she had no chance to see it.
Qiao Si nodded. "Yes, Mother has already started preparing for me. I originally thought you would stay to watch the ceremony, but I didn't expect you to leave so suddenly."
Yu Shengsheng struggled for a moment. Although she also wanted to witness Qiao's fourth coming of age ceremony, she was afraid that if she stayed any longer, Ah Sheng would become deeply involved. After a mental struggle, she decided to leave. They had to leave eventually, so it was better to end it sooner rather than later.
"What a coincidence. However, I will send you a gift for your coming of age. It's my thoughtful gesture."
"Okay." Qiao Si smiled and agreed to her request. This was Yu Shengsheng's intention. Since they had known each other for a while, she would naturally accept it. "After this farewell, I'm afraid we won't be able to meet again."
"Well. I'm afraid... we won't see each other again." Yu Shengsheng said with some melancholy. Parting always makes people sad. "After this farewell, I hope the princess takes care."
Qiao Si nodded. "You too, when you're away from home, hire some reliable people to take care of yourselves." She thought for a moment and then asked, "When are you leaving?"
"Tomorrow at noon." Yu Shengsheng said softly.
"So early..." Leaving so early, and even planning to prepare a farewell banquet, "Why don't you stay at my place tonight and have dinner, as a farewell."
Yu Shengsheng thought for a moment and agreed, "That's fine."
"Then let's go get Yu Sheng." Hongmei volunteered. Zhang You also wanted to go, so she quickly said, "I'll go too."
Qiuyue and the others also left the house, leaving the space to Qiao Si and Teacher Xiaoyu.
After the group left the house, someone started gossiping, "Hey? Tell me, why is Teacher Xiao Yu in such a hurry to leave?"
"I might know." Zhang You had been holding back on the secrets of Yu Sheng and Qiao Da for too long. Seeing Teacher Xiao Yu so eager to leave today, he had already guessed something.
It was just because Teacher Xiaoyu was in the room, she couldn't say it to his face, so she followed Hongmei out.
"Tell me? But how did you know that?" Hongmei came over with a gossipy look on her face, and Qiuyue and the others also came over to listen.
"I guess it's because of Yu Sheng. Teacher Xiao Yu doesn't want Yu Sheng to be delayed, so she wants to take her away as soon as possible."
"Why was Yu Sheng delayed?"
"Do you still remember the incident with the eldest son?"
Everyone's eyes widened in shock, unable to believe it.
"Impossible? The eldest son...he has fallen in love with Yu Sheng?"
"Believe me, it's true."
"How do you know?"
"It was New Year's Eve... Didn't I get lost from you guys? And then... just like that - just by chance, I saw Yu Sheng. I was just about to push through the crowd to look for her, but guess what happened?"
"Stop keeping me in suspense! I think you've listened to too many storytellers. Why are you dragging your feet now?" Dongmei pulled her and asked her to speak faster.
"Did you see them together?" Hongmei had already made a bold guess.
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