Xie Wanyu felt an inexplicable feeling in her heart, which made her a little confused.
Although she has never been afraid of death, she has an indescribable emotional pull towards Tai Shuqi. This feeling of danger makes her resist, but she cannot get rid of it.
She was even afraid of this emotional involvement, afraid of losing something important because of it, afraid... these thoughts came like a tide, making her sigh and try not to think too much.
Since the last incident in Panyun Mountain, the number of customers has become scarce. Although the business is not as prosperous as before, it still makes a lot of money.
Early the next morning, Xie Wanyu opened the window and breathed in the fresh air.
The sun shone on her body, making her feel warm and comfortable. The temperature of the sun seemed to bring a hint of warmth, making her feel happy.
"Madam, you're awake!" Zhu Fang approached gently, holding a basin of water in her hand.
"Mammy is preparing breakfast. I'll help you freshen up first."
Zhu Fang moved very quickly and had Xie Wanyu dressed up in less than a stick of incense.
Today, Xie Wanyu did not wear her usual clothes, but chose a light blue dress with a pink ribbon tied around her waist.
Her hair was tied into a simple bun with a jade hairpin inserted into it.
She stood in front of the bronze mirror and looked at herself in the mirror. Zhufang couldn't help but admired: "Madam, you are becoming more and more beautiful."
Xie Wanyu sighed softly, "Beauties have had a bad life since ancient times."
"Bah, bah... Madam is talking nonsense again."
Aunt He came over with breakfast. She happened to hear Xie Wanyu's words and hurriedly sighed a few times.
Zhu Fang also nodded and said, "Yes, Madam knows how to talk nonsense. Madam will definitely live a long life."
Xie Wanyu smiled and said nothing more.
The breakfast was very sumptuous and included all Xie Wanyu's favorite foods.
"Madam, eat it while it's hot. It won't taste good if it cools down." Grandma He handed the chopsticks to Xie Wanyu and said with a smile.
Xie Wanyu nodded, picked up the chopsticks to pick up the vegetables, and ate slowly.
"Madam, I heard that the sweet-scented osmanthus has bloomed in the backyard recently. Let's go pick it and make wine later." Grandma He couldn't help but ask.
She looked at Xie Wanyu worriedly, hoping that her wife would go out for a walk to relieve her mood.
"You go ahead." Xie Wanyu replied with a smile, her eyes were calm, and her face was still fair, but a little more sickly than before.
"Madam!" Nanny He shouted eagerly, with tears in her eyes.
Xie Wanyu put down the bowl and chopsticks and said calmly: "Okay, let's go together later."
Only then did Grandma He and Zhu Fang laugh happily.
Xie Wanyu changed the subject and asked: "Did anything happen in Panyun Mountain during this period?"
Aunt He replied: "Replying to Madam, Dawu said that except for the lack of tourists, there is nothing wrong."
Xie Wanyu nodded lightly and asked, "How is Dawu recovering now?"
"He is strong and healthy and will be fine a long time ago."
Xie Wanyu lowered her eyes slightly and remained silent for a long time before saying, "That's good."
After breakfast, Xie Wanyu was dragged to the backyard by Zhu Fang and Nanny He to pick sweet-scented osmanthus, and Xiao Tuo also followed.
Xie Wanyu sat at the table, and Xiao Tuo picked up a wooden stick and picked up the osmanthus flowers under the leaves on both sides.
Aunt He kept watching Xie Wanyu's expression. She didn't want to believe that Madam's health was really in trouble.
"Don't worry, madam. Doctor Luo said there is nothing wrong with your body, so it must be fine."
Xie Wanyu shook her head with a smile, stood up and said, "I know my physical condition best."
"Madam, where are you going? I will go with you." Nanny He asked when she saw the person leaving.
"No need." Xie Wanyu insisted, "I'll just go out for a walk."
"But……"
"You watch Pei Zhi here, have a good time, and tell him to review his lessons." Xie Wanyu said without any doubt, and then left with small steps.
Looking at Xie Wanyu's retreating figure, Grandma He and Zhu Fang were filled with sadness, but there was nothing they could do.
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Xie Wanyu got on the carriage and arrived at the bustling place in the capital. The streets were bustling with people and the sounds of various hawkings came and went, making it very lively.
As soon as I got off the carriage, I suddenly saw a commotion not far ahead, and a luxury carriage was speeding toward the crowd.
She was frightened and instinctively dodged to the side, but unfortunately she couldn't dodge in time. She was so frightened that she fell to the ground, and the skin on her palms was scratched and blood trickled out.
"How are you, miss?" The woman in the carriage jumped out of the carriage with the help of the maid, and couldn't help laughing when she looked at Xie Wanyu's embarrassed appearance.
Xie Wanyu raised her head and saw a sixteen or seventeen-year-old woman looking down at her. She had a strong figure and luxurious clothes. It was obvious that she came from an extraordinary family.
"A little injury." Xie Wanyu reluctantly got up and simply wiped the blood on her palms.
The woman said coquettishly, "Since it's okay, let's forget about it."
After saying that, she was about to get on the carriage when she was stopped by Xie Wanyu.
"The girl bumped into someone and just let it go?"
"Otherwise? Do you know who I am? I am the niece of the Queen Mother, Guo Yingying." She said arrogantly.
Xie Wanyu was stunned. She had an impression of this Miss Guo. She heard that she was unruly and willful and caused a lot of troubles because of the Queen Mother's favor. She was later sent to Zhuangzi by her family to cultivate her character.
When Guo Yingying saw Xie Wanyu stunned, she thought that the other party was afraid of her power, so she smiled proudly.
Xie Wanyu ignored her and just asked: "Ms. Guo just said to forget about this matter?"
Guo Yingying frowned, not understanding why she was entangled in this issue.
"What do you want to do? Are you still trying to blackmail me?"
"I don't dare." Xie Wanyu chuckled, "It's just that I was slightly injured. It would be against the rules if I didn't ask Miss Guo to compensate me."
"Rules? Haha, if you want money, just ask." Guo Yingying said arrogantly, as if she was saying something ordinary.
Xie Wanyu frowned slightly. She knew that Yingying Guo relied on the power of the Queen Mother to act arrogantly, but she did not expect her to be so arrogant.
"Then please Miss Guo come with me to the government for review." Xie Wanyu said coldly, "If Miss Guo feels aggrieved, just report it to the officials and arrest me."
Guo Yingying was startled, and then said sarcastically: "Why should I listen to you!"
Xie Wanyu said calmly: "If you don't listen to me, then I will go to the government."
Guo Yingying was furious and stared at her angrily, wishing to tear her face to pieces. She had been spoiled and willful since she was a child. She had never encountered such a scene before, and she suddenly didn't know how to deal with it.
Xie Wanyu looked at the people around her and asked loudly: "Common people, help me judge. I was hit by Miss Guo. Not only was she irresponsible, but she also asked me to calm down the trouble?"
The crowd was in an uproar. Although the people would not sue the officials, they would go on a rampage in the street. Not only did they not apologize, but they also had an arrogant attitude. It was really outrageous.
"It's too much. Instead of apologizing for bumping into someone, you actually bully the weak like this."
"The world is declining! Is there any justice in this?"
"Even if you don't apologize, you can't be so insulting!"
The surrounding discussions made Guo Yingying angry. She pointed at Xie Wanyu and said angrily: "Catch her!"
