Qing Zhu dragged Yun Chu's hand into the inner hall. Yun Chu took off her cloak and asked,"Where is Father? I want to see him."”
Qing Zhu looked worried." Ever since Madam left, General has locked himself in his room all day. He doesn't see anyone." Now that Yunchu is back, I hope the general can get better soon. The general is in the study now. I'll bring you there now.”
"Thank you, sister." Yun Chu thanked him.
Zhi Song looked at Yun Chu's departing figure and felt his heart ache. Such a weak girl had to bear such great sorrow, but he could not help her. He touched the bell on his waist, feeling an indescribable bitterness in his heart.
After sending Yun Chu to the study, Qing Zhu patted her shoulder and left in a hurry. She thought to herself,'Yun Chu's eyes are very similar to Madam's. I wonder if it's good or bad for the general to see Yun Chu now.'
Yun Chu took a breath and gently knocked on the door."Daddy, I'm Yunchu."
A clear male voice came from inside." Come in."”
Yun Chu entered the house and saw her father painting in front of the table. He was dressed in a white shirt and was much thinner than before. The food on the table had already turned cold, but he did not move at all.
Seeing Yun Chu enter, Chen Yuanchen raised his head and smiled faintly. He said gently,""Yunchu, come here and take a look at the painting that father just finished.”
Yun Chu quickly walked to the drawing table and saw a beautiful woman flying in the clouds. She was stepping on hibiscus flowers, looking indescribably beautiful and refined.
"Is it Mother? Father's drawing looks good." Yun Chu raised her head and said seriously.
"Really? But I don't think it looks like it." As Faraway Dust spoke, he added a few more strokes to the painting.
"Imperial Noble Consort told me that mother is the Lotus Fairy in the sky and must return to the sky now. However, her mother was always looking at her father and Yun Chu. In order not to make her mother sad, Yun Chu could not cry, and neither could her father. Because if Mother sees us sad, she will be even sadder, so she can't be a fairy anymore.”Yun Chu said as she reached out her small hand to hold Yuan Chen's hand.
Faraway Dust was instantly stunned there. Only after a long while did Faraway Dust come back to his senses. She held Yun Chu's little hand and said," Yun Chu is right. Father and Yun Chu, don't cry. We will live happily so that your mother can be at ease." Our family will be reunited sooner or later, but for now, Father will definitely take good care of Yunchu on Mother's behalf.”As she spoke, she gently held Yun Chu's head with her hand.
Faraway Dust blamed himself and thought, What have I done these days? Qianwan had left, but Yun Chu was still there. Did she want Yun Chu to lose her mother and have a crazy father? No matter what, she had to protect Yunchu so that Qianwan could leave in peace. He would only be able to face Qianwan with a clear conscience after a hundred years. Thinking of this, Yuanchen's gaze fell through the window on the hibiscus flower that had just bloomed in the small pond in the distance after the rain. He thought to himself," Qianwan, is that you…"
After leaving the study, Yun Chu walked alone in the long corridor. At this moment, a woman in green appeared out of nowhere and blocked Yun Chu's path. Yun Chu sized her up with a puzzled look. Her calm eyes revealed a spirit that was rarely seen by others.
"Young Lady doesn't recognize this servant? This servant is Feng Ling, the granddaughter of the housekeeper Feng Nian.”Feng Ling deliberately emphasized.
" Feng Ling." Yun Chu smiled." I remember you."”
Feng Ling jumped up in joy." I knew you wouldn't forget me. Feng Ling will bring you to the bedroom now. Do you know that in the past few years when you entered the palace, Madam has been…" Feng Ling knew that he had said something wrong and covered his mouth in frustration.
Yun Chu smiled." You don't have to avoid it. I'm fine. Take me to the bedroom quickly. I'm really tired after sitting in the sedan chair for half a day."”
Seeing that Yun Chu didn't blame her, Feng Ling smiled again. The two of them walked towards the west wing, one after the other.
Yun Chu was indeed tired. She entered the bedroom and fell asleep on the bed without waiting for Feng Ling to bring her some water to wash her face. After a while, Feng Ling brought some water to wash her face. Seeing that Yun Chu was asleep, she did not have the heart to disturb her. She only took off Yun Chu's shoes and covered her with the blanket before leaving.
The night was as cold as water. Zhi Song sat under the swing. His expression was no longer as melancholic as before. There was a faint smile on his face. Yun Chu's call for Brother Zhisong entered his soul, and the painful wait of the past few years seemed to no longer be painful. He had to bring Yun Chu here tomorrow and tell her personally that he had grown up and that he had made the sturdiest swing for her. He would never let her fall off the swing again. He could protect her now…
"Young Master, Miss Yunchu is finally back. Feng Ling hasn't seen you so happy in a long time.”Feng Ling had unknowingly sat beside Zhi Song.
"When did you arrive?" Zhi Song asked without looking at her.
"Young Master is so lost in thought, how could he notice this servant?”Feng Ling's tone carried a trace of loneliness.
Zhi Song did not say anything. The two of them just sat there quietly.
After a while, Feng Ling called out," Oh right, Young Master, I forgot about the important matter. Deputy General Shen is looking for you."”Feng Ling said with a vexed expression.
Zhi Song immediately stood up and said to Feng Ling," What a rash girl."”With that, he turned around and walked towards the front yard. Only Feng Ling was left standing rooted to the ground, his face red, but his heart was filled with sweetness.
He went to Shen Yi's study and knocked on the door.
"A father is a child." Zhi Song said respectfully.
"Come in." Shen Yi sounded a little tired.
Zhi Song pushed the door open and entered. Shen Yi was sitting in front of his desk, staring blankly at a document.
When he saw Zhi Song enter, he put down the document with a solemn expression." Song 'er, Father has something to tell you. This matter is extremely important. You're already fourteen years old. Father believes that you can handle it well.”
"May I know what Father is talking about?" Zhi Song was puzzled.
"I heard bad news a few days ago. Your grandfather passed away half a month ago.”Shen Yi looked worried." Your mother passed away early and I was busy with military affairs. I didn't take good care of my family. I feel really guilty." Your grandfather only had one wish, and that was to return to the Holy Capital after his death and be buried with your grandmother. Now that he has left, as his son-in-law, I must fulfill his last wish and bring him back.”Shen Yi sighed softly." These few days, I couldn't leave because of Madam's matter. I wanted to go to Qingyuan County today to pick up your grandfather's coffin, but the imperial court issued an order to train the soldiers. The general is so depressed now, and only I can take his place. This is really difficult for me. Therefore, I hope that you can help me go to Qingyuan and secretly retrieve your grandfather's coffin. Don't alarm the general. I don't want the general to be sad again."
"Father, please hand this matter over to your son. I will definitely not let you down and bring Grandfather back to the Holy Capital." Zhi Song said solemnly. Zhi Song went back to pack his luggage and set off at dawn.”
Shen Yi patted Zhi Song's shoulder worriedly."The journey is long.”
"I know that you work hard day and night and should take care of your health. Now that I've grown up, I'm willing to share your worries.”Zhi Song looked sensible and obedient.
Shen Yi nodded his head in relief." Song 'er has grown up. It's getting late. You should quickly go back to your room and rest. We'll set off at dawn."”
Zhi Song nodded." Yes, that son went out."”With that, he walked out of the room.
Looking at Zhi Song's thin back, Shen Yi smiled and thought, This child had grown up.
Early the next morning, Zhi Song did not bid farewell. He simply packed his luggage and brought four or five people with him before setting off on his horse. Before he left, he handed the bell to Feng Ling and asked her to pass the bell to Yun Chu. He would explain everything when he returned. Looking at Zhi Song's figure riding away, Feng Ling couldn't help but cry bitterly, as if this farewell would last forever.
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