Chapter 64 Maintenance

  Mrs. Zheng and Ms. Zheng chatted enthusiastically, while Ye Qingning whispered softly with Cui Wan.

  Ye Qingrou lazily said in a low voice to Ye Qinglan: "Tenth sister, when we leave later, can you pick an extra pot of orchids?"

  Ye Qinglan smiled awkwardly: "You like it, I'll give you the one I picked." She wasn't particularly interested in flowers and plants. What she was more interested in now was Gu Xiannian... that old affair from years ago.

  Ye Qing nodded happily and enthusiastically in agreement.

  Gu Xiuyu remained silent, hanging her head and playing with her own fingers.

  Ye Qinglan felt both sympathy and pity for the beautiful girl with autism, intending to strike up a conversation with her, but with Ye Qingruo and Ye Qingning standing between them, it was not convenient to speak.

  Just then, Madame Zheng said: "Look at me, I was so busy talking. You all sit here with me, you must be very bored. Why don't we go to Yu'er's Cold Moon Pavilion together?"

  Ye Qingning smiled and responded. This remark was exactly what she had in mind. After Gu Xiannian left, she felt suffocated and bored.

  Gu Xiuyu, however, clearly didn't like this proposal, slightly furrowing her brow, with a face full of reluctance.

  People with autism often have a strong "territorial consciousness". They don't like to leave their own world, and they are even more unwilling to let others enter their territory at will. Gu Xiuyu obviously has this same quirk.

  However, Gu Xiuyu was never good at expressing her own thoughts. Although she was very reluctant, she still didn't say anything. After hearing Zheng's wife's order, she silently stood up.

  Ye Qinglan hesitated for a moment, and also chose to remain silent. She had already made enough of a scene today, and Ye Qingning and Ye Qingrou both had some dissatisfaction in their hearts. If she spoke again at this moment, she feared that the two would thoroughly resent her.

  Forget it, let's just take things as they come.

  Mo Xiang led the way in front, with Huang Mama carefully accompanying Gu Xiuyu by her side. Ye Qinglan and others followed behind them, walking parallel to each other.

  Out of the Jingxinyuan, only a few steps away, arrived at Lengyue Pavilion. Another yard was tightly attached to Lengyue Pavilion, with only a small path in between.

  Chūyún Xuān! Ye Qinglan muttered to herself several times.

  It's easy to guess without asking, this Yún Xuān must be Gu Xianyun's residence.

  As expected, Ye Qingning had already turned her head and whispered with a smile: "Have you seen it? The Yúnxuān Pavilion over there is where my brother lives."

  Ye Qingru, having seen Gu Xianyu's charm, also developed a crush on this famous young master of the capital. Upon hearing his words, she praised: "Just hearing this name makes me feel very elegant, and only Brother Gu is worthy of living in such an elegant place."

  Ye Qingning found the words very pleasant to hear, and her dislike for Ye Qingrou suddenly decreased by more than half. The two of them discussed in hushed tones for a few sentences, and unknowingly moved closer together.

  Ye Qinglan was speechless and lost her smile. Ye Qingrou had been unable to forget Zheng Junyan before, but as soon as she saw Gu Xiannian, she immediately threw Zheng Junyan out of her mind. The thoughts of a young girl are indeed changeable.

  Entered the Cold Moon Pavilion. Ye Qinglan couldn't help but secretly admire.

  The Lengyue Pavilion is not very large, but it is exquisite and compact everywhere. The trees, flowers and grass are not many, but they are all rare and precious things, planted in a scattered and symmetrical way, very elegant. What people like most is the swing under the sea peach tree.

  Swing frames are naturally not rare, and there are several in Changyuan Bo's mansion. But they are far inferior to the exquisite and beautiful one in front of me.

  The wide and sturdy wooden boards were painted a milky white. The long, woven rattan was very sturdy, much more elegant than using ropes. Upon closer inspection, the rattan even had tiny little flowers blooming on it, looking extremely beautiful.

  Ye Qingning Ye Qingrou took a liking to it at first sight. With great enthusiasm, she said she wanted to sit on it and try it out.

  Gu Xiuyu didn't make a sound, but the rejection in her eyes grew thicker. She usually liked to sit on the swing and daydream, never liking others to touch this swing...

  Ye Qinglan coughed and smiled, saying: "Sixth sister, eighth sister, there's a yulan flower over there that's blooming particularly well. Why don't we go take a look?" As she spoke, she winked at the two of them.

  Ye Qingning had some knowledge of Gu Xiyu's quirks, and suddenly understood. Although she was still reluctant to part with the swing, she nodded in agreement.

  Ye Qingrou was also a clever girl. Seeing this array, who wouldn't understand? She quickly changed her words and said: "What the tenth sister said is right, let's go take a look at the jade orchid flower."

  Gu Xiyu secretly let out a breath of relief and looked at Ye Qinglan with gratitude.

  Ye Qinglan smiled slightly and said in a low voice: "Xi Yu sister, let's go together!"

  Gu Xiuyu nodded and walked side by side with Ye Qinglan. Although there was still a small distance between them, it could be seen that Gu Xiuyu was much more relaxed than before, her lips slightly curled up.

  Mo Xiang was astonished in her heart. Her own young mistress was introverted by nature and rarely got along with girls of the same age. It was unknown what method this tenth miss of the Changyuan Bo Fu had used, but she had actually gotten along with Gu Xiuyu...

  After admiring the magnolia flowers, they went to see other flowers and grasses planted in the yard. Anyway, it was originally just to kill time, and everyone was very relaxed and at ease.

  Gu Xiuyu stood with Ye Qinglan from start to finish, and although they didn't say a word, their closeness was especially evident.

  Ye Qingning finally couldn't help but say with a sour tone, "Tenth Sis, Xi Yu's cousin really likes you!" She wasn't even that close to her own first cousin.

  The sarcasm in her words was so obvious that Ye Qinglan thought she couldn't pretend not to hear it, so she smiled and said: "I guess I just have a special affinity with Xi Yu."

  Ye Qingrou rolled her eyes and gave him a disdainful look.

  What's the point of being particularly close, isn't it just because they look down on others and then try to get close to them? However, speaking of which, Gu Xiuyu has such a strange and eccentric personality, not many people can put up with her. At least she doesn't have the skill to chat with Gu Xiuyu.

  Three sisters came and went, Gu Xiuyu clearly saw it with her own eyes, but still didn't say a word. Fortunately, everyone was already used to her silence, and no one specially teased her to speak.

  The maid Mo Xiang smiled and interrupted: "We've been waiting here for a long time, why don't we go in and sit down for a while to have some tea?"

  Everyone nodded in agreement.

  After entering the side hall of Leng Yue Pavilion, Ye Qinglan casually swept her eyes around, and after catching sight of the calligraphy painting on the wall, she couldn't move her gaze away.

  It's actually a painting of court ladies by Zhou Fang, a Tang Dynasty painter!!!

  Such a valuable painting is actually hung on the wall so casually. Is it necessary to be so extravagant?!

  Ye Qinglan's gaze was so intense that everyone present couldn't help but notice. Ye Qingning followed her line of sight and smiled, "So tenth sister likes calligraphy and painting, next time you can go to brother Biao's Yún Gé (Cloud Pavilion) to take a look. His study collects many famous works from previous dynasties!"

  Many famous works from previous dynasties? Ye Qinglan's heart itched and she asked in pursuit: "Really?"

  Ye Qingning smiled and said, "Do I still need to deceive you? My brother-in-law is good at calligraphy and painting, and he especially likes collecting books and paintings. His study has many ancient books, including some very valuable rare editions. There are countless paintings, including works by Yan Liben, Wu Daozi, and Xue Ziyan..."

  Every time she heard a name, Ye Qinglan's eyes sparkled even brighter, until they almost shone with light.

  Ye Qingning suddenly changed the subject: "...Unfortunately, it's not easy to get into Brother-in-law's study. Last time my brother wanted to borrow an ancient book, he had to persuade Brother-in-law for a long time before he agreed."

  When you're on a roll, suddenly being doused with a bucket of cold water is really unbearable.

  Ye Qinglan rarely showed her emotions: "Eh, I really want to take a look." The hope and longing in her eyes were all too clear.

  Ye Qingrou smiled and joked: "We can't help you with this, or else, why don't you go discuss it with Gu Shu and see if he'll let you into the study to feast your eyes?"

  Ye Qingrou didn't have any malicious intentions, she just wasn't feeling too great in her heart after seeing Ye Qinglan cause so much trouble today, so she deliberately teased her a few sentences.

  At this time, no one expected Gu Xiyu to take the initiative to speak up: "I'll take you there."

  Everyone was stunned at the same time.

  Ye Qinglan was taken aback for a moment, and asked uncertainly: "Xi Yu sister, are you talking to me?"

  Gu Xiuyu nodded: "Yes, I'll take you there later. Big brother won't get angry."

  Since getting to know Gu Xi Yu, this is the first time I've heard him say such a long sentence. What's even more moving is the heart of maintenance under his calm tone.

  Ye Qinglan's heart felt warm and soft. She never thought that when Ye Qingrou was mocking her, the one who would stand up to defend her would be Gu Xiyu.

  They had only known each other for a few days, and their interactions were even fewer. She approached Gu Xiuyu, mostly out of professional habit. Unexpectedly, Gu Xiuyu actually considered her a friend.

  Others may not know how much weight the two words "friend" carry for autistic patients, but Ye Qinglan is clearer than anyone.

  "Thank you, Xiuyu jie," Ye Qinglan said with unprecedented sincerity.

  Gu Xiuyu pursed her lips and silently accepted Ye Qinglan's gratitude.

  Ye Qingning and Ye Qingrou watched the interaction between the two, both feeling quite uncomfortable. Especially Ye Qingning, she had originally thought that Gu Xiyu's interest in Ye Qinglan was just a temporary curiosity, but she hadn't expected her to be so good to Ye Qinglan...

  For a moment, the room fell silent, and the atmosphere was extremely subtle.

  "Ah-choo!" Mother Huang coughed and said with a smile: "Ladies, you've been out for so long, it's time to head back to Jing Xuan Garden."

  Ye Qingning responded first and didn't even glance at Ye Qinglan before getting up and walking out. Ye Qingrou hastily followed him.

  Yeqinglan, who was isolated, didn't seem unhappy at all. She smiled and stood up: "Xiuyu older sister, are you going over there too?"

  Gu Xiuyu shook her head. The number of words she spoke today was probably more than half a month's worth in normal times.

  Ye Qinglan gazed quietly at Gu Xiyu's pale and beautiful face, secretly making up her mind. She must find a way to cure Gu Xiyu's autism. One day, Gu Xiyu would stand confidently in front of everyone, loving to talk and laugh, lively and cheerful like an ordinary girl.

  Happy Qingming Festival! On holiday, Xiaoqing is still diligently typing away with her head down, seeking comfort, love and praise.