Lady raised an eyebrow, swallowed the rejection that was about to slip out, and after a brief pondering, said, "Go ahead, you haven't seen her for some days. She's also pitiful, keep her company and chat a bit." She then looked at Zijuan: "It's getting dark, accompany Sixth Miss there, and on the way, retrieve some Huangqi and ginseng from the storeroom for Sixth Miss to take over."
Xiqiu curtseyed gratefully: "Thank you, Mother!" then nodded toward Zijuan: "Thank you, Sister."
Zijuan returned the courtesy, then proceeded out the door to fetch the items from the storeroom, holding them in her hands while walking alongside Siliu and Sixing, carrying lanterns in front.
Xiqiu had lived in the East Cross Courtyard for three years; in the first two years, she scarcely left this small Hanging Flower Gate. It wasn't until the third year that she devised a way to leave, and after a year of managing, she finally acquired a courtyard like the other young ladies...
