Years pass by, time flies by.

In a blink of an eye, half a year had passed.

In the past six months, Cheng Jiuyuan has made all the necessary preparations and is just waiting for someone from the capital to come.

When she wanted to return to Beijing, the people she couldn't bear to leave behind were not only her maternal grandparents' home, but also Yan Yu.

Whenever she has free time, she will go to the academy.

It had been raining for several days, and when the weather cleared up, Cheng Jiuyuan went to the academy again.

I first gave them the things that my family had prepared for my cousin, and then took my friends to go boating on the lake.

After the rain, the sky clears and I sail a small boat with fish on one side and wine on the other.

Yan Yu looked at her carefree appearance and frowned: "A Yuan, it would be great if you could not go back."

Cheng Jiuyuan sat at the bow of the boat, took out his zither, placed it on his lap, and plucked the strings with his fingertips.

The sound of the zither is like the wind, its voice is like rhythm, it is as clear as a flowing spring, and as leisurely as rolling clouds.

The lake surface in autumn is dotted with red and green fallen leaves, making the water appear even deeper.

Accompanied by the sound of piano, it is like a fairyland.

When the song ended, Cheng Jiuyuan looked into the distance.

"Beijing, I have to go back."

Yan Yu comforted him, "The capital is very prosperous. If I have the chance, I will definitely go and take a look."

"Then Sister Yu will definitely come to see me."

"I will."

The two girls were chatting on the lake and forgot what time it was.

The lake was not far from the academy, and at this moment there were many students coming to the shore after school.

Many people looked towards the lake.

As the sun sets, the surface of the lake is dyed orange-red, like molten gold, with the distant mountains and trees by the lake reflected in it.

A breeze blew by, causing tiny ripples.

There was a black-sailed boat on the lake, with two girls sitting and lying on the bow. Although their faces could not be seen clearly, the scene was unforgettable.

"Brother, they are there!" Pei Jin looked towards the lake.

Pei Xuan looked over and smiled slightly.

The fishing boat is covered with maple leaves and reed flowers, and I sleep on my piano in a place where the water and wind are clear.

These two young ladies really know how to enjoy themselves.

"It's getting so late, it seems my cousin is planning to stay overnight at the academy."

"It's okay, let her be. Let's go back to the capital soon. The leisurely days will be less and less every day." Pei Xuan said softly.

Cheng Jiuyuan stayed in the academy for several days.

She is inseparable from Yan Yu. They are not real sisters, but they are better than real sisters.

That day, the two of them were in the house, one practicing calligraphy while the other was embroidering.

Mu Jin came in hurriedly: "Miss, the Cheng family is here."

Yan Yu put down the embroidery frame, her eyes full of reluctance.

"A Yuan."

Yan Yu was not a person who liked to be in a crowd. She lived in the back of the academy. The academy was full of men, so she rarely went to the front and even less often went down the mountain to avoid suspicion.

Occasionally when she was invited to a party, she would sit alone.

In fact, during these seven years, Cheng Jiuyuan came to the academy very few times, and mostly relied on Pei Xuan to deliver messages.

But she just likes this sister very much.

Now that she was going to the capital, she felt sad and her eyes instantly turned red.

"Sister Yu, I will write to you often."

Yan Yu went forward and hugged her: "A Yuan, take care of yourself."

After saying goodbye to Yan Yu, Cheng Jiuyuan took Mu Jin and Song Lan to Madam Ling'an first.

When Jiang Miaoduan saw her come in, he put down the book and looked at her.

"Are you going back to Beijing?" She still looked indifferent.

After so many years of being together, Cheng Jiuyuan has never seen his master have such big emotional fluctuations.

Except for the time I heard the news of my mother's death.

Cheng Jiuyuan knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times in a proper manner: "Yuan'er thanks Master for your years of teaching. I don't know when I can return to Gusu. Master, take care."

After a while, Jiang Miaoduan's slightly hoarse voice came from above: "Get up."

Cheng Jiuyuan stood up and sat on the mat opposite her.

Jiang Miaoduan also knew what she was going to do when she returned to the capital, and slowly said, "I have taught you everything I should teach you. When you go to the capital, you should not talk too much when you are happy, and you should not do things too hastily when you are in a hurry."

"One must be cautious in what one does. If one is not cautious, it will be like going into a deep valley, where one will regret it too late."

Cheng Jiuyuan's eyes were slightly red: "My disciple, remember this, be careful with your words and actions, and make plans before taking action."

"Go."

"Master..."

Jiang Miaoduan said nothing more, took the book and stopped looking at her.

Cheng Jiuyuan got up and went out, whispering instructions to the maid outside.

"The Yangxian Snow Bud that Master loves to drink will be delivered to Pei Mansion every month from now on."

"Remember to close the window next to Master's bed at night, and leave one window open on the side."

"Tell Master to take the pills I gave her every day. Also, if Master reads for too long, remember to remind her to get up and walk around..."

Inside the room, Jiang Miaoduan's hand holding the book was shaking slightly. He couldn't concentrate on reading, so he simply threw the book away and stared at the desk in a daze.

After Cheng Jiuyuan left, the maid came in.

"Ma'am, the girl has left."

"Yeah." Jiang Miaoduan responded.

The maid was about to leave when she heard her ask, "Have you replied to Lady He's letter?"

"Not yet."

"Reply and tell them I agree."

The maid looked up in surprise, then said, "Yes..."

……

When Cheng Jiuyuan returned to Pei's house and arrived at Cuizhu Garden, she saw Chunxing waiting outside the door with a well-dressed nanny.

"Girl, this is the most capable nanny beside the Madam."

When Nanny Wang saw the legendary Second Young Lady, she was deeply impressed.

What a good-looking person.

However, the little face looked sickly, and the lips were so pale that even rouge could not cover it.

She was as weak as a willow in the wind, and if it weren't for the maid beside her supporting her, she would have fallen down at any time.

What a pity, he is a sickly person.

"This old slave has met the second young lady."

Cheng Jiuyuan had a sweet smile on her face, her eyes were slightly curved like crescent moons, and her dimples were slightly visible. She looked cute and harmless.

"Madam, you've been traveling a long way. You should take a few days' rest." Her voice was soft and gentle, and she coughed a few times while covering her lips.

"I have been resting for most of the day. The second young lady has not returned to the capital for nearly eight years. The Prime Minister and his wife miss her very much. The young lady is about to reach the age of marriage. When do you plan to leave?"

Cheng Jiuyuan went into the room and sat down, followed by Nanny Wang.

Mu Jin handed over a cup of tea. Cheng Jiuyuan took a sip and seemed to have more strength.

She spoke softly, "Madam, let me arrange it." She seemed very easy to talk to.

Nanny Wang laughed secretly in her heart.

The lady was still worried that the second young lady was a difficult character, but after seeing her today, she felt much more relieved.

"Then... three days later?"

Cheng Jiuyuan nodded.

"But if the second girl is like this, I'm afraid she won't be able to handle it on the road."

"It's OK. I'll just go back and recuperate for ten days or half a month."

"Well, I will make arrangements right away so that the second young lady will suffer less on the road."

"Thank you, Mammy."

"In this case, I will take my leave."

"Mujin, send Madam out."

"Yes."

When they got outside, Mu Jin took out a purse and handed it to Nanny Wang.

"Madam, you must have had a hard time traveling by boat. This is tea for you."

Nanny Wang shook her purse secretly, and her smile became more genuine.

"You're too polite, Miss."

"Mammy, our girl grew up in Gusu and doesn't know the rules of the capital. Please give her more advice in the future."

"Don't worry, the second young lady is so talented and considerate. Maybe I will have to rely on her in the future."

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