312, Persuasion (1 more)
Aunt Chen asked in a soft voice, “Asleep yet?”
“Asleep!” Xie Zhinuan replied softly.
Her eyes were filled with tenderness.
Under the oil lamp, the starlight in her eyes twinkled, exceptionally brilliant.
Xie Zhinuan tiptoed out of the room. Uncle Mute had already gone back to his room to sleep, and Xie Rong was still by the pond, playing with a bamboo pole.
Xie Zhinuan walked over slowly and stood beside him, “Aren’t you going to sleep?”
“Can’t sleep!” Xie Rong said softly.
He turned his head to glance at Xie Zhinuan and chuckled, “I’m just too happy!”
Receiving his sister back, his heart was overjoyed.
But this joy couldn’t be shared with Xie Zhinuan; he could only silently revel in it.
“Even when happy, you need to rest. Sleep early, and tomorrow we’ll rise early to go enjoy the wedding banquet. You were born into a wealthy family; I’m afraid you might not be used to staying in this humble farmhouse!”
“Not at all!” Xie Rong quickly denied.
It really wasn’t about being uncomfortable or anything else, he just couldn’t sleep because he was too excited, that��s all.
Xie Zhinuan laid a hand on Xie Rong’s shoulder, “Go to sleep early!”
She didn’t press him further.
Such a beautiful night, yet Xie Zhinuan had neither the spirit nor the strength to appreciate it, having ridden in a carriage all day and cooked dinner, she was also tired.
She went back to her room to sleep.
Xie Rong watched the light in Xie Zhinuan’s room go out and hesitated for a moment before he went to fetch water to wash his face and feet.
Having left home without bringing a servant, at first, he didn’t even know how to fetch water to wash himself. He also learned that he must keep a close eye on Silver because the first time he displayed it openly, he was targeted and robbed on the road. It was fortunate that he was skilled in Martial Arts; otherwise, he would’ve lost his money, and his life might have been in danger.
He had faced some hardships during these days, but finding his sister made everything worthwhile.
After washing, he emptied the water and went inside.
Uncle Mute had prepared the pillow and blanket for him and was already lying down.
“Go to sleep!” Uncle Mute said softly.
He was always a gentle and considerate person, truly kind-hearted toward Xie Zhinuan. Now that their days were going smoothly and he was with Xie Yi, he was always grinning, becoming even more gentle and affectionate.
Add to that his impressive Martial Arts skills and a certain contentment with life, he was really comforting to be around.
Xie Rong nodded and lay down beside Uncle Mute.
He turned his head, about to say something, but Uncle Mute was already emitting faint snoring sounds.
“…”
Xie Rong turned over and hummed.
What a mood-breaker; he was just feeling happy and wanted to share it with someone, to talk a little, yet the old man was already asleep.
“Hmph!” Xie Rong hummed and closed his eyes, quickly falling asleep himself.
Uncle Mute gently opened his eyes, turned over, pulled the blanket over Xie Rong, and then closed his eyes to sleep.
Very early in the morning, Xie Zhinuan got up, dressed, and stepped out of the house, feeling the coolness of the air.
“Miss is up, it’s quite a bit colder today than yesterday. Miss, put on a jacket!” Aunt Chen said.
Xie Zhinuan nodded and went inside to put on a jacket.
She had come prepared, and now it was just right.
“Luckily, I bathed Ayi last night; with the weather turning cold today, he can’t bathe anymore!” Xie Zhinuan whispered.
Thinking of Xie Yi, who had slept soundly the night before, she was in a very good mood.
She went to the kitchen with Aunt Chen to prepare breakfast.
“Miss, let’s make some wontons this morning; the neighbors sent over some meat, we can roll out the wonton wrappers ourselves and also cook a couple pancakes!”
“Sure!”
Xie Zhinuan agreed.
She started to help chop the meat.
Then she said to Aunt Chen, “Let’s all go to Xiaoyuan’s place later!”
“Alright!”
As her teacher, she should bring gifts to add to Xiaoyuan’s dowry.
“Oh, Aunt Chen, I’m thinking of giving this estate to Xiaoyuan, what do you think?”
After pondering for a moment, Aunt Chen said, “Miss, you are surely going to go further and stand higher in the future. Giving this estate to Xiaoyuan is indeed a good idea!”
Chapter 313