On the seventh day after Jiang Shi came to the Xie family, Mrs. Xie called Yu Tanqi into her room and finally agreed to let Yu Tanqi follow Jiang Shi to the capital.
Old Madam Xie sat at the head of the bed, looking at Yu Tanqi reluctantly, and sighed: "Girls can't be kept at home when they grow up."
Yu Tanqi blushed slightly, and sat on the edge of the bed, holding Madam Xie's hand, with her little face pressed against her somewhat shriveled palm, and said affectionately and coquettishly: "Grandma, I will come back to see you often."
Madam Xie gently stroked the girl's fair cheek. "You are frail, and your grandmother will not bear to see you tired from the journey. After you go to the capital, just write to me often."
Yu Tanqi said obediently: "I will, and I will send a lot of delicious food from the capital to grandma, so that when you miss me, you can eat something delicious, and you will feel better."
Madam Xie pinched her nose in amusement and said, "Grandma is old and has bad teeth. You sent me so many delicious foods that I can't finish them all. You should feed yourself more and gain weight. That way you'll be healthier."
Old Madam Xie looked at her granddaughter's thin shoulders with a loving look in her eyes.
It’s a pity that she may not be able to see Tan Qi wearing her wedding dress and getting married.
Old Madam Xie asked the dowry nanny who had served her for many years to take out a heavy mahogany box. "This is the dowry I have been saving for you since you were born. Most of it is from the manors and shops in Chen County, some banknotes, and a few houses and shops in the capital. I will feel relieved if you can take it to the capital to support yourself."
A gift from an elder should not be refused.
"Thank you, Grandma."
Yu Tanqi took the box and suddenly felt sad about the impending separation.
During the time she stayed at the Xie family after falling into the water, although she was worried that the mastermind behind the incident would attack her again, she also felt the care and concern from the Xie family.
Old Madam Xie would have people around her check on her health every day and tell her to take her medicine. Madam Xie would also have people send her the best supplements every day to nourish her body.
Others also came to visit her frequently. Their concern and care were genuine, and she felt a warmth of family love that she had never felt before.
She sniffed, feeling a little bitter, and couldn't help but lower her head, trying to hide the tears in her eyes.
Madam Xie continued, "Jiang Shi is a good child. He promised me that he would only have you in his life and would protect you forever. If he ever breaks his promise, even if your grandmother is gone, you still have the Xie family, and your uncles will not ignore you. Just come back, understand?"
"I understand." Yu Tanqi choked a little.
She looked at the old woman on the bed. Mrs. Xie had an old and kind face and loving eyes.
She could feel that Mrs. Xie truly loved her and always cared about her.
At this moment, she truly regarded herself as "Yu Tanqi", the cousin of the Xie family, who had a deep sense of dependence and admiration for her grandmother.
Old Madam Xie leaned against the headboard and said tiredly, "After talking so much, I'm also tired and need to rest. You should go back and pack your things and say goodbye to the others. You are leaving Chen County this time, and I don't know when we will meet again."
Yu Tanqi looked at her and said, "Grandma, you must take good care of yourself. I will come back to see you."
Madam Xie smiled and said, "Take care of yourself first. Don't worry too much about me. My old bones can still hold on until you get married and have children. I'm waiting for you to bring your great-grandson back to see me."
Yu Tanqi didn't dare to answer easily. He could only smile and say a few more words before leaving with the box.
Linlang was waiting outside the door and wanted to take the box from her hand, but she shook her head and refused: "I want to hold it myself."
On the way back to the courtyard, Yu Tanqi met Xie Jing.
Xie Jing had already learned from Madam Xie that the mastermind behind the attempt to murder her was actually Jiang Xuan, who had always been on good terms with her.
He looked at the girl in blue holding the box. She was so kind and beautiful. Why did Jiang Xuan want to kill her?
He couldn't think of a reason, but he didn't want to make Yu Tanqi sad.
"Sister Tan Qi, did you just come out from grandma's place?" Xie Jing asked.
Yu Tanqi nodded: "Well, I have to go back now."
"Let me take you there. I have something to say to you."
"good."
Xie Jing lowered his eyes to look at Yu Tanqi. The spring sunshine was bright, and her green clothes made her skin look even whiter.
The girl is as beautiful and charming as a green cherry blossom blooming on a branch.
The Xie family grows rare green cherry blossoms. Whenever spring comes and the flowers bloom, Xie Jing will think of Yu Tanqi when he sees the green cherry blossoms.
She is like a touch of green, looking fragile when she first sprouts, but able to bloom into beautiful and delicate flowers, soft yet tough.
"I want to go to the capital with you and Prince Jiang." Xie Jing suddenly said.
Yu Tanqi looked at him in surprise.
Xie Jing said, "There's only one month left until the Spring Examination. It's time for me to leave for the capital."
Yu Tanqi then remembered, "Cousin Jing is going to the capital to take part in the Spring Examination. Why don't you stay at the Marquis of Wu'an's Mansion? I will take good care of you for my aunt, so you can concentrate on preparing for the exam."
Xie Jing did not refuse: "Then I'll leave it to Sister Tan Qi."
Yu Tanqi curved her lips and smiled: "We are all family, Cousin Jing, you don't have to be polite."
Xie Jing's gaze fell on her hands holding the box. The girl's fingers were as white as jade, and the protruding bones on her slender wrists were like round beads, which were particularly eye-catching.
"What are you holding? Is it a little thing your grandmother gave you?"
Yu Tanqi said truthfully, "This is the dowry my grandmother gave me."
Xie Jing's expression changed slightly, and his mood suddenly became gloomy.
He supposed he shouldn't have asked.
Thinking that his mother was also busy adding dowry to Yu Tanqi, Xie Jing became more and more upset.
Yu Tanqi didn't notice anything was wrong with Xie Jing. She stopped in front of her courtyard door and said, "I'm here. Cousin Jing, would you like to come in and have a cup of tea before leaving?"
She was just being polite, but she didn't expect Xie Jing to not refuse.
Xie Jing seldom came to Yu Tanqi's courtyard, but he was particularly concerned about whether she was living well.
He asked others to deliver many things in the courtyard to her.
From the small things like the stool she sat on to the big things like the layout of her courtyard, he carefully considered them all, hoping that she would live happily.
Yu Tanqi asked the servants to make some hot tea and brought some snacks to the table and greeted Xie Jing: "Cousin Jing, have some tea and some snacks."
Xie Jing looked at the exquisite snacks on the plate that exuded a sweet fragrance. He didn't like sweets, but Yu Tanqi did. Every time he saw the snacks she gave him, he would eat them all.
He looked at Yu Tanqi and said, "Although the snacks are delicious, you can't eat too much. Be careful not to get bloated and uncomfortable."
Yu Tanqi complained, "My bloating isn't because I ate too many snacks, it's because I drank too much medicine."
Tao Hua said at the side: "Miss, you haven't taken your medicine today yet. I will bring it to you right away."
Yu Tanqi instantly collapsed on the table, feeling hopeless about life and gnashing her teeth secretly.
Taohua, you are really so tactless. Your young lady always keeps you at home. Don’t you know why?
She really doesn't want to take medicine anymore.
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