Chapter 58: Reunion (2)

  Yan Dai suddenly heard this, her heart was greatly shocked. She wouldn't think that Empress Xiao would suddenly ask about herself just because of those two pots of flowers. After all, as someone of Empress Xiao's status, there were countless people inside and outside the palace who were always paying attention to her likes and dislikes, and the things sent into the palace through various channels, not to mention the large quantities, but the number would never be small.

  And those two pots of jasmine, were also sent into the palace by Baili Yu's hands, even if he said he didn't dare to take credit for it, but Empress Xiao shouldn't have remembered herself so clearly because of this. It seems that Empress Xiao intervening in her own marriage has already become a done deal.

  Yuandai thought in her heart, but on her face, she only showed a few hints of being flattered and surprised.

  Baili Yifu was never a talkative person, after saying those few words, he closed his mouth and didn't speak again. Yan Dai's gaze inadvertently swept over Baili Yifu's slightly childish and handsome face, and suddenly a thought arose in her heart - did Baili Yifu say that intentionally or unintentionally? Was he actually reminding her of something by bringing it up?

  Once this thought emerged in her mind, she couldn't shake it off. She couldn't help but take another glance at Baili Yu.

  At this glance, she suddenly discovered that a suspicious pink color had appeared at the root of Baili Yu's ear.

  He... is he blushing? Far Dai thought, and couldn't help but feel even more incredulous. For a moment, she couldn't resist taking another glance at Baili Yu. And then she discovered with some amusement that the pink color on his earlobe seemed to have deepened noticeably.

  Just as Yuandai was trying to hold back her laughter, Baili Yi suddenly coughed lightly and said: "It's freezing cold, standing in the wind all the time, is it warm? Let's go!" After saying this, he actually took a step forward and walked away without even looking at anyone.

  He left, and Xiao Chengye and Ling Yuqing also followed quickly. Only three girls were left at the gate of the courtyard, looking at each other in dismay. It wasn't until a moment later that Xiao Chengyan said uncertainly, "Just now... he seemed to be... seemed to be..."

  Yuandai actually couldn't help but laugh a little in her heart, and now that Xiaocheng had already discovered it, she also smiled slightly and said: "Face red..." As she spoke these three words, the other side, Xiaocheng, almost simultaneously spat out these three words.

  The three words "her face turned red" were spoken in unison by the two of them, and the next moment, they both looked at each other and smiled. Ling Yuansen on the side couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh: "Actually, I saw it just now, but at that time, I really thought I was mistaken!"

  Three maids who were following closely behind also tittered, and for a moment they forgot to enter the courtyard. It wasn't until someone came out from inside and said with a hint of reproach, "Today, our courtyard is quite a sight, yet you three young ladies are willing to stand in the cold wind and not go inside. Poor Madame has been waiting so long her neck has grown long!" Xiao Xian recognized this person as Du Juan, the senior maid of Madame Du.

  After a smile, Xiao Chengying then pulled Yuandai and her sister hastily into the courtyard. In the side hall, Guo Shi had already brought two children with her earlier. Seeing them enter, she couldn't help but glance at Yuandai and her sister with a hint of displeasure, yet remained silent.

  The three of you were busy with your respective greetings, and Mrs. Du smiled and said: "Du Juan just mentioned that the three of you met Anqin Wang and others at the gate when you arrived! What did you say to each other? How could it have taken so long?"

  Xiao Chengyan smiled and said, "Actually, nothing was said, it's just that in the past, Ninth Sister gave two pots of flowers to An Qin Wang, and An Qin Wang thought they were precious, so he sent them into the palace for the Empress Dowager. Just now, I met Ninth Sister outside and thanked her a few words!"

  Madam Du nodded and smiled at Yuan Dai: "That flower must be the two pots of jasmine in the bedroom of Fengyi Palace, which I saw when I entered the palace last time. It's indeed a very good flower! The Empress also likes it very much! When mentioning that flower, she couldn't help but smile with joy, and only had words of praise!"

  Yan Dai smiled and said, "That flower was actually asked by Sixth Brother to give to An Qinqin, but Sixth Brother didn't take credit for it. In the end, it became me giving it to An Qinqin! I ended up getting a huge credit for nothing!"

  Mrs. Du smiled and said, "That flower was originally yours, your sixth brother just happened to pass on a message. If you really want to force this credit onto his head, don't even mention what others think, I'm afraid he himself wouldn't feel too good about it either!"

  Everyone who heard this laughed. Madame Du looked at the time and it was already late, so she ordered the maid to serve dinner. After finishing dinner, everyone gathered around the stove again to chat and laugh for a while. Only then did Madame Du say that the night was dark and cold, and it was not good to return late, so she sent the three of them back.

  All the way, because Ling Yuexian was there, Xiao Chengyan had a lot to say, but she was afraid of offending Ling Yuexian, so she hesitated and didn't dare speak. Since she wasn't speaking, Yan Dai also couldn't say anything, and the three walked in silence. After a while, they returned to the courtyard, and Xiao Chengyan hesitated for a moment before saying: "It's still early now, why don't we go to my room and sit for a bit?"

  She invited them with a smile, and Farong and Dai nodded in agreement. The three of them rushed to the house where Xiao Xian lived.

  Xiao Chengxian's house was burning with a warm dragon, and the corner of the house was still holding a fire basin, which was warm and tight. Yan Dai had just entered the house and couldn't help but sigh, saying: "I didn't feel it when I wasn't in the house, but now that I'm inside, I realize how comfortable it is!"

  Xiao Chengxian saw her like this, couldn't help but laugh and said: "The more it gets to winter days, the lazier you become!"

  A distant smile, and yet there were no words.

  On the other side, Ling Yuexuan had already smiled and said: "Ninth sister has always been afraid of the cold. Last time at home, I heard her say that this winter is only suitable for staying in the house. Outside, no matter what kind of beautiful scenery it is, it's not as good as being inside!" Her words seemed to be intentionally casual, although Yuexuan had indeed said this before, but now when she said it again, it seemed a bit strange.

  Xiao Cheng's eyes revealed a strange color as she glanced at Ling Yu Xian, but then smiled and said: "If Ninth Sister had said this, it would be somewhat deserving of a beating! If I had listened to these words earlier, I wouldn't have invited you, leaving you alone in Pingjing!"

  Yan Dai smiled and said, "If sister hadn't invited me, I would have gone to ask Old Lady myself. After coming to this separate courtyard, I'll make you feel ashamed again, so that you won't be arrogant and think that if you don't invite me, I won't come. Let's see where you'll stand when you see me!"

  Xiao Chengxian couldn't help but laugh too. After shooing away the maids in the house, she finally spoke up: "Alright alright, I wouldn't have invited anyone else, if not for you, who would accompany me to sneak into Pingjing?"

  This remark was actually somewhat ambiguous, and when Far Dai heard it, she couldn't help but glance at Ling Yuanxuan. Seeing that Ling Yuanxuan's expression indeed looked a bit unpleasant, she couldn't help but secretly sigh in her heart.

  Xiao Chengxian had just spoken when Ling Yuansen suddenly spoke up, "Sister Xiao mentioned last time that I was betrothed since childhood and brought me along to avoid trouble. But now that Old Lady has also found a good match for Ninth Sister, does Sister Xiao know about this?"