Chapter 139 I can’t help but want to scratch
Old Madam Ye waved her sleeves lightly, and seeing this, Yun Lei and Yun Dian quietly retreated to the outside.
"Yueyue, please stay in my courtyard tonight." The old lady spoke gently, her eyes filled with love and consideration. "Send your maid back first and pack your clothes carefully."
Upon hearing this, Lan Xiyue nodded her head lightly, opened her cherry lips slightly, and uttered a soft "hmm".
The old lady smiled softly, as if she was very satisfied with the boy's well-behaved appearance, and then she called out, "Come here."
As soon as he finished speaking, two maids walked in.
"Go and clean up the west wing. My cousin will stay there tonight," the old lady ordered.
Upon hearing this, the two maids bowed together, replied "yes" crisply, and then turned and walked out.
After the maids left, the old lady gave them a few more worried instructions.
Lan Xiyue agreed to all of them.
As night fell, the lights in the Duke of Huguo's mansion were brightly lit, and only the Marquis of Wuguo's people were having dinner there.
Men and women sat at two separate tables. The old lady suddenly spoke: "Last night, I had a nightmare. I saw Shanshan in my dream. She looked haggard, and her eyes were full of worry. She was reluctant to reincarnate. I mentioned this to Yueyue today, and she is willing to show her filial piety. Tomorrow she will go to the Huguo Temple to chant sutras for Shanshan for three months. I hope she can leave in peace." After that, the old lady wiped her eyes lightly, tears glistening in her eyes.
Upon hearing this, the old Duke frowned slightly and said softly, "Hey, it's been so many years, old woman, you should let it go. Dreams are always the opposite of reality."
The old lady shook her head gently, her voice choking with sobs. "Yes, time flies by in a flash. But my Shanshan is still wandering in that ethereal world, worried about Yueyue, the child she risked her life to give birth to. When Yueyue passes away tomorrow, I will recite sutras for your mother to help her find liberation."
Yun Yiyi felt a chill down her spine as she listened, her shoulders shaking unconsciously as she said coquettishly, "Grandma, it's so scary to hear you mentioning this at this hour. It's like it's real."
The old Duke sighed, turned his gaze to Lan Xiyue, and said, "Well, Shanshan risked her life to give birth to Yueyue, so it's only natural for Yueyue to be filial to her."
"Grandfather, Grandma, Yueyue will definitely live up to your expectations. During these three months, I will recite the sutras devoutly to pray for my mother's salvation so that she can be reincarnated peacefully."
Seeing this, Lan Shenye said, "I'll go with Yueyue."
The old lady coughed and said, "You don't have to go that night. You should study hard and prepare for next year's imperial examination. I have sent someone to follow Yueyue to protect her safety. You don't have to worry."
Upon hearing this, the old Duke nodded slightly to show his agreement.
The atmosphere at the following dinner became unusually silent.
Lan Zhenrong remained silent. He didn't object to Lan Xiyue going to Xiangguo Temple. Xiangguo Temple was quiet and could help her train her character, which was better than her making trouble.
Lan Lingrou seemed quite strange. Lan Xiyue's personality was so different from her. She really wanted to stay in Xiangguo Temple for three months.
After dinner, Lan Xiyue slowly walked into the old lady's yard under the moonlight.
In the west wing, the flickering candlelight illuminated her beautiful face.
Lan Xiyue lay leisurely on the soft couch by the window. The two maids Chuchun and Chuxia opened the several bags packed from Xilingyuan and checked them again.
Chu Xia muttered, "Miss, you're going to go to Huguo Temple for three months and eat vegetarian food every day. Don't be too tired by then."
Lan Xiyue raised her eyebrows and was about to speak when Lan Shenye walked into the room.
He looked at the person on the couch with gentle eyes, "You guys step back." He ordered softly.
Chuchun and Chuxia stopped what they were doing, bowed slightly, and left the room.
Lan Xiyue sat up and asked, "Brother, didn't you go back with father and the others?"
Lan Shenye walked to the table and slowly sat down. "You really don't want me to go to Xiangguo Temple with you?" He looked at his sister, his eyes glittering with complexities. As his mother's son, he naturally felt filial piety and wanted to chant sutras for her.
"Actually, being in Xiangguo Temple doesn't affect my study," he added.
Lan Xiyue shook her head. "Brother, don't go. Studying with your classmates is different from studying in Xiangguo Temple. Brother, try to get the top scorer next year. Then I'll be the top scorer's sister. Next year, we'll go together and tell mother the good news."
Upon hearing this, Lan Shenye clenched his fists and nodded, "Okay!" He replied in a low voice, secretly vowing in his heart that he must pass the imperial examination and become the top scorer for his sister. Once he passed the exam and became the top scorer, he would be able to protect his sister better in the future. He silently promised in his heart.
Lan Xiyue stood up, took out a stack of banknotes from her arms, and gently handed it to Lan Shenye.
"Brother, these are for you."
Lan Shenye was stunned, his eyes fell on the stack of banknotes, and he was very confused: "Sister, where did you get so many banknotes?"
"Uh... Grandmother gave it to me. I'm going to Xiangguo Temple tomorrow, so I won't need the banknotes. But my brother needs them. Whether it's for brushes, inkstones, paper, books, or social events, they all require money. Besides, our family is so poor right now that we can't afford to pay. Brother, just accept it."
Lan Shenye waved his hand and said, "Sister, you keep it. Since it was given to you by your grandmother, how can I take it? Keep it for yourself."
Lan Xiyue stuffed the banknote directly into his arms and blinked, "I told you I'd give it to you, so just accept it. Brother, have you become stupid from studying? Why are we siblings being so polite? Anyway, I'm still waiting for you to become the top scholar and support me in the future."
Lan Shenye looked at his sister's bright eyes and held the banknotes tightly in his hand. For his sister, he must pass the imperial examination and become the top scorer.
"Then sister, go to bed early."
As soon as Lan Shenye left, Chuchun and Chuxia walked in. Chuchun looked at the packed bag and said, "Miss, is there anything else you need?"
Lan Xiyue looked at the two girls in front of her with deep eyes and fell into deep thought.
If we take them with us, our journey will be slowed down, but if we leave them behind, my grandmother will definitely not agree.
Lan Xiyue's gaze wandered back and forth between the two of them. Chuchun and Chuxia noticed something strange about the young lady. They looked at each other, their eyes full of confusion.
Lan Xiyue thought that it would be better to wait until she left the city tomorrow and then find a place to settle the two girls.
She yawned lazily, "You guys go down, I'm going to rest."
Chuchun and Chuxia heard this and turned to go out. At this moment, Chuxia fell down without any warning, looking painful and scratching her face with her hands.
Chuchun was startled and squatted down, "Chuxia, what are you doing? Stop scratching, you're ruining your face."
Chu Xia cried, "I don't know why, but my face suddenly feels itchy. I...I can't help but want to scratch it!"
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