C96 A Cool Breeze in the Courtyard

Sikou Nianxi's body swayed and she could not even stand properly. Taking a deep breath, Sikou Nianxi looked at the servant full of expectation and asked, "If you can't come back in a short time, how long will it take for you to come back?"

"This..." The servant frowned and said, "I can't say for sure. Speaking of which, it is really not a coincidence. The old madam just went out two days ago. Miss Sikou If you could come earlier, you might be able to meet the old mistress in time. A few days ago, the old mistress had been nagging that she was getting older and there was no one close to her...

As she spoke, the servant looked at Sikou Nianxi and continued," Miss Si, you... you haven't come to see her for a long time. She is very lonely here. So she went to another town. I heard that there are people from the Old Madam's family living in that town."

"Yes, I haven't come to visit my grandmother for a long time. Hearing the servant's words just now, Sikou Nianxi felt as if she saw her grandmother's dejected look under the moonlight, and her heart felt stifled for a moment.

After tidying up her emotions, Sikou Nianxi tried her best to maintain her calm and clear mind. "It is a few days' journey from here to the small town that my grandmother went to. Do you guys think that my grandmother will be able to return soon?"

"I don't know," the servant thought for a while and said to Sikou Nianxi, "It depends on the weather. For example, when the old madam went, it was raining and the road was muddy. The carriage naturally walked slowly but today it was shining brightly. With such a good weather, the carriage naturally moved quickly. If the old madam returned now, and the weather during the few days of the journey was good, At the earliest, we will have to wait until the fifteenth of next month. "

The fifteenth of next month? Sikou Nianxi frowned and thought that it was already the end of the month. Her grandmother would return in half a month. Now that the engagement between her and Leng Shaoyuan had not been spread, there should not be any activity from the Leng Family. According to the style of the Leng Family, the wedding would definitely be very grand. Half a month's time was a little rushed. It was likely that she would not marry Leng Shaoyuan before her grandmother returned.

Thinking of this, Sikou Nianxi slowly let out a sigh of relief. Sikou Nianxi looked at Xi Er and said. "Since grandmother is still not back, then my matters will temporarily be put aside. When grandmother comes back, I will speak to her in detail. It is already late today and I will stay here for the night. Tomorrow morning, I will set off to return to the capital. Xi Er, quickly go and help me tidy up a room."

Xi Er hurriedly nodded after hearing that and said, "Yes, Miss Sikou."

Sikou Nianxi lightly acknowledged and walked away. On the way back to her room, Sikou Nianxi smelled a lot of flower fragrance. Yes, grandmother was usually very bored in this courtyard. There was no one close to her who would talk to her. She must be very lonely. Although Cui Er's few Servant Girl and her grandmother were also very close. But they were still outsiders, not comparable to her own granddaughter.

But what about her own granddaughter? What did she do now? Sikou Nianxi shook her head and felt a little down.

After making a cup of chrysanthemum tea, Sikou Nianxi went to the yard to cool down. In the past, she often stayed here with her grandmother to cool down. The sky had gradually darkened and the outline of the moon was faintly visible. The stars on the horizon flashed. Sikou Nianxi looked at it and could not help but raise the corner of her lips.

The courtyard at night was a little chilly, and there was even a slight breeze. It caused the flowers and plants in the courtyard to make sounds. Sikou Nianxi casually picked up the chrysanthemum tea on the table and took a sip. The Chrysanthemum tea had been placed for a long time and was blown by the cool wind for a while. Now it was already cold and cold. However, the Chrysanthemum Tea was originally cool and defeated. Now that it was drunk like this, Not bad, either.

Thinking of this, Sikou Nianxi lowered her head and took another sip of the Chrysanthemum tea in her cup. There was a slight sound of footsteps behind her. Sikou Nianxi turned her head. Xi Er walked over with a smile, "Miss Sikou, it is windy in the yard tonight. Don't sit here all the time just for the cold. Be careful not to catch a cold when you turn back. You don't even have the spirit to return to the capital tomorrow. You will lie here and wait for the old madam to return."

Sikou Nianxi was stunned when she heard that. Then, she burst out laughing. She used her hand to nod Xi Er's head and laughed. "Girl, you are still so eloquent. You only know to joke with me."

Xi Er also smiled and rubbed her head. She looked at Sikou Nianxi and said, "Miss Sikou, what I said is true. You have not come for so long. Not only the old madam, but even we miss you. Why don't you stay here for half a month and wait for the old madam to come back? Don't you have something to see the old madam?"

Sikou Nianxi heard and shook her head. Her voice was somewhat helpless, "I also want to stay here for a period of time. This place is remote and does not seem to be bustling and noisy like the Imperial Capital. Moreover, the environment here is quiet and refreshing. It is very comfortable to stay here..."

Pausing for a moment, Sikou Nianxi shifted her gaze away. Her expression was a little desolate. "But the reality does not allow it. This time around, it was not easy for me to slip out of Prime Minister Mansion and I did not greet the Prime Minister in advance. If Madame Su finds out that I am not in Prime Minister Mansion, I do not know how to make a big fuss."

"Moreover, my marriage with Leng Shaoyuan is still hanging there. The situation in the Imperial Capital has suddenly changed. If I want her to stay here, she won't be at ease.

Sighing, Sikou Nianxi turned her head with a bitter smile. She looked at Xi Er and said, "Xi Er, there are some things that you do not understand."

Xi Er nodded. She smiled at Sikou Nianxi. "Miss Sikou is right. Then I will not keep you. As long as you do not forget about the old madam and us, you can come back and visit us when you remember."

Xi Er said and sighed. "Now the old madam's health is getting worse and worse. The most frequently repeated name is Miss."

Sikou Nianxi's eyes were slightly sore. Taking a breath, Sikou Nianxi looked up and said to Xi Er, "Yes, I will. I will come and visit you often in the future. In the future when I am not around, I will trouble you to take good care of grandmother."

Xi Er smiled and nodded. "Of course. The madame treats us very well. We will take good care of her."

Another cool breeze blew past. Sikou Nianxi was wearing thin clothes due to the hot weather on her way today. At this moment, she actually felt a little cold.

Xi Er saw this and quickly went forward to hold Sikou Nianxi's arm. She walked with her into the house as they walked. While walking, she smiled and said, "Miss Sikou, Don't let Xi Er get it right. When it gets cold, I've already cleaned up the house for you. It is the original room. Oh, the one on the right side of the old madam's room. Quickly go and rest."

Sikou Nianxi smiled and turned her head to look at Xi Er. She did not say anything and followed her to the room.