Blossom in Adversity

C136. Gu Yanxi's Farewell.

Chapter 136: Gu Yanxi's Farewell

Shaking her head, the Empress Dowager stood up, holding Yu Xiang's hand, pacing slowly in the hall. "Those few already fear him. If he gets entangled with the Hua family, they might be less forgiving."

Yu Xiang couldn't comment on such matters directly and said, "The Shizi has always been thoughtful in his actions. He must be aware of your concerns and surely has a comprehensive plan in place."

"No plan is foolproof in this world. He just wants to pass this test from me first. Once he passes this test, he can act freely," the Empress Dowager said.

"But doesn't that show how close the Shizi is to you? Others respect you as the Empress Dowager, but he treats you like any normal grandparent," Yu Xiang remarked.

Indeed, the Empress Dowager's gaze softened at these words. They say that royal families lack affection, and she believed it too, based on her own experience. However, she knew how much genuine affection was in the way her grandchild called her grandmother.

Oh, that child!

No wonder he treats that girl from the Hua family differently. She may be strong and fierce towards others, but when it comes to her own people, she protects them like her own eyes. Xi'er has had such experiences, and for so many years he has been wandering alone. Perhaps Hua Zhi makes him feel at ease.

She also believes that if that girl really holds Xi'er in her heart, she will do everything in her power to protect him.

Sighing, the empress dowager sat on the soft couch and said, "I just can't help but be a little more fond of Xi'er. Please keep an eye on him."

"Yes."

*

The festive atmosphere became more intense and peaked on the thirtieth day. Every household put up auspicious couplets, children wore red clothes and red strings, laughing and playing from one end of the street to the other, making people can't help but smile along.

As the year drew to a close, minor illnesses were avoided, which was fortunate.

The door of the Hua family was adorned with green couplets, and both master and servants wore mourning clothes, busy but orderly moving around the courtyards.

Hua Zhi straightened her brother's collar and pushed him to go out. "Go, it's almost time."

Hua Bailin was not very happy. Why couldn't women offer sacrifices to their ancestors? It should be the eldest sister who offers sacrifices!

But even though he wasn't happy, he knew that he couldn't delay the ancestral worship. He obediently walked towards the ancestral hall.

Hua Zhi stretched and yawned, looking at the stack of documents on the table. She had been idling for a few days, and these were the days she wanted to spend the most!

Breaking the rules to worship ancestors and such, there was no need.

Shao Yao entered from outside and whispered, "Yan-ge is at the East Corner Gate, saying he has something to discuss with you."

Hua Zhi's eyes showed a slight surprise, but she didn't delay and immediately got up to head towards the East Corner Gate.

In the snow, Gu Yanxi wore a white cloak that almost blended into the surroundings, his expression as cold as ice, exuding a cold aura all over his body.

At the moment the door opened, he saw Hua Zhi walking out from inside, and he couldn't help but thaw unconsciously.

"Mr. Lu." Hua Zhi slightly bowed, pretending not to notice that he was unlike his usual self.