Shen Yunxi readily agreed, and after a long pause, the topic was changed again.
"By the way, Mother, I'd like to visit my sister in a couple of days. I haven't seen her in a long time, and I miss her dearly," Shen Yunxi said.
Lanpei nodded. "Alright, you've rarely seen your sister since she got married. When you go to see her this time, bring her some gifts."
Shen Yunxi nodded. Of course, she had to bring some things with her, otherwise her elder sister's mother-in-law wouldn't give her a good look. However, her trip wasn't just to see her sister.
Seeing that Shen Yunxi and Lan Pei were talking and ignoring him, Shen Anyu felt a little upset and looked at Shen Yunxi with a pitiful expression.
"Little sister, don't talk to me, don't cry." Shen Anyu said, her two index fingers touching each other, looking pitiful and cute.
Shen Yunxi chuckled softly. She was no longer crying, but her voice was a little hoarse and her eyes were still a little red.
"Brother, I haven't been ignoring you. Didn't I promise you I'd buy you candied hawthorns when I got back? How about this, I'll take you to the street to buy some tomorrow?"
Shen Anyu didn't quite understand Shen Yunxi's words, but he grasped the key point: his sister wanted to buy him candied hawthorns, and he immediately smiled and said, "Okay, okay, sister, buy me candied hawthorns."
Seeing the brother and sister getting along so well, Lanpei and Shen Zhong were completely relieved. It seemed that their daughter was no longer opposed to their son, which was a good thing.
Looking at her mentally challenged son, Lan Pei's heart still ached. It was because of Shen Anyu that she couldn't hold her head up in front of Old Madam Shen. Even Shen Yunxi used to dislike this older brother after hearing what the second and third wives said, but she shouldn't anymore.
The family enjoyed dinner together and chatted for a long time before Shen Yunxi and Shen Anyu returned to their respective courtyards.
As she was leaving, Shen Anyu reminded Shen Yunxi again about buying candied hawthorns, probably worried that her younger sister might forget.
"Don't worry, brother, I promise I'll come pick you up tomorrow to buy candied hawthorns. Brother, go to bed early so you can get up early tomorrow," Shen Yunxi chuckled.
"Okay, go to sleep." Shen Anyu nodded heavily. He was very happy that he could go out with his sister.
After watching Shen An leave, Shen Yunxi returned to the courtyard. Zhizhi and Cai'er were waiting for her in the house, probably worried about her.
The three of them, master and servant, talked for a while before Shen Yunxi washed up and rested.
During this period, Shen Yunxi did not sleep well in the palace. Even when she was sick and in a daze, she still could not sleep well and always felt uneasy in the palace.
Now back in her own courtyard, sleeping on her familiar embroidered bed, Shen Yunxi can finally get a good night's sleep.
The next day, Shen Yunxi had just woken up when she heard voices outside. Upon closer listening, she realized it was Shen Leyi.
Shen Yunxi was not surprised at all by Shen Leyi's arrival. She got up slowly and calmly, not worried at all about keeping Shen Leyi waiting for a long time. She did not go out until half an hour later.
Upon seeing Shen Yunxi, Shen Leyi became somewhat angry. She waited for almost an hour before Shen Yunxi slowly came out, completely disregarding her.
"Little Six, why are you so late? Did your two maids not tell you I was coming? If so, you should punish those two ungrateful maids severely for not respecting their master. It's obvious that I have the best relationship with you." Shen Leyi sneered.
Zhizhi wanted to say something, but Cai'er stopped her. Now was not the time for the two of them to speak; it was time to leave it to their master.
If they speak now, it will be easy for people to criticize them, saying that the two maids do not respect their mistress's sister, after all, they are just maids.
Shen Yunxi chuckled, "Fourth Sister, if I remember correctly, you are still under house arrest. But you came to my courtyard so openly and got angry with my maid. Isn't that a bit inappropriate? Fourth Sister should know that I just returned from the palace yesterday, so it's normal that I slept deeply and woke up late."
"But, but why did you get up so late? Shouldn't you have gotten up earlier to pay your respects to your grandmother?" Shen Leyi said somewhat awkwardly.
In fact, Shen Yunxi was right. She was indeed still under house arrest, and for her to come looking for Shen Yunxi at this time was indeed a bit presumptuous.
However, considering her plans, Shen Leyi felt she absolutely had to come, and no one would spread the word, so it didn't matter.
Shen Yunxi looked at Shen Leyi with a puzzled expression. "But Fourth Sister, Grandmother has never liked me, so she specially exempted me from paying my respects, saying that I didn't need to bother her. For Grandmother's health, I should naturally keep her words in mind. Is that wrong?"
Shen Leyi was completely speechless after hearing Shen Yunxi's words. After all, when Old Madam Shen disliked Shen Yunxi, it was Shen Leyi who suggested that Shen Yunxi stop coming to pay her respects. At that time, she thought it would make Shen Yunxi very sad, but now she found that it seemed to have made Shen Yunxi feel much more relaxed.
Forget about the greeting for now; Shen Leyi has other things to tell Shen Yunxi.
"Sixth Sister, Fourth Sister didn't come to talk about you today, but to ask you for help with something," Shen Leyi said dryly.
Shen Yunxi's expression was gentle, as if she held no grudge. "Oh? Is there anything Fourth Sister needs Sixth Sister's help with?"
“It’s like this, there’s an event for the Lotus Viewing Festival in a few days, and I’m still under house arrest. I’d like you to help me plead with the Emperor to have my house arrest lifted,” Shen Leyi said.
While she said she was helping, Shen Leyi's words actually carried a hint of imperiousness. It wasn't so much a request as she was making arrangements for Shen Yunxi.
Shen Yunxi wasn't completely oblivious, but she didn't care. Since Shen Leyi wanted to go out, wouldn't it be a waste of her scheme if she didn't give her a chance?
There was almost no doubt that Shen Leyi had some ulterior motives for wanting to attend the Lotus Viewing Festival, and Shen Yunxi didn't expose her.
She was unwilling to ask Jun-hyun for help.
In that case, it seems the only option is to ask the Empress Dowager. If the Empress Dowager arranges for Shen Leyi to participate in the Lotus Viewing Festival, Junxuan probably won't say anything more.
"I see. Fourth Sister wants to participate in the Lotus Viewing Festival. I can help you with that," Shen Yunxi replied.
Upon hearing this, Shen Leyi smiled. Since Shen Yunxi had agreed, she no longer needed to stay.
"Okay, then I'll head back now and won't disturb Xiao Liu." Shen Leyi said, turning around and leaving with a very happy expression.
Once Zhizhi was sure Shen Leyi had left, she cautiously approached Shen Yunxi and whispered, "Miss, are you going to agree to Fourth Miss's request? But if Fourth Miss goes to the Lotus Festival, she might cause you trouble. Besides, judging from Fourth Miss's appearance, she doesn't seem to be sincere towards you. Please think it over, Miss."
Shen Yunxi smiled, a beautiful curve forming at the corners of her lips.
"Don't worry, we need her to take the lead. After all, she set up the stage last month."
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