Did Miss become a nun today?

Xie Yunchu visited the Chen family again the day before he set off.

Having not seen each other for several days, Chen Yan greeted her from afar, bowing respectfully: "Miss Xie."

"Okay, take a rest. I have something to tell you."

"Okay." She returned the greeting. "Put aside what you're doing; I have something to tell you."

Chen Yan quickly tidied up the things on the table, handed his younger sister over to Lan Yue to look after, and then sat down awkwardly.

"Miss Xie," he opened his mouth, then hurriedly continued, "you've really misunderstood. There's nothing between me and that Miss Lu. I can..."

"I know," Xie Yun Chu smiled, "but I don't need it for now, as I'm leaving the capital soon."

Chen Yan was taken aback. "Miss Xie is leaving? Where to?"

The words had barely left her mouth when she realized her question was abrupt. She lowered her head and said, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have asked."

"It's alright, I just came to say goodbye. I probably won't be coming back for a long time to come."

She took some silver and pushed it over, saying, "This is for Sui'er. Buy her more good food. The little girl likes colorful things, so don't make her feel bad. Take good care of her."

Why is Miss Xie suddenly leaving?

Xie Yun Chu looked out the window. "The capital is too bustling and not suitable for me. I should find a place that suits me."

Chen Yan hesitated, then asked, "Is it because of Young Master Pei?"

"What does it have to do with him?" Xie Yun Chu asked, puzzled.

"There are many rumors circulating that Young Master Pei is going to marry that Cousin Ji, and Miss Xie is heartbroken, so..."

Xie Yun Chu was stunned for a moment when she heard this, and then couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Heartbroken? Me?

Chen Yan was somewhat taken aback by this reaction. "That's what everyone's saying outside, that Miss Xie... cough, is deeply in love with Second Young Master Pei, and now that the Pei family is going to form a marriage alliance with the Ji family, you're heartbroken..."

Xie Yunchu laughed and waved her hands, and it took her a long time to calm down.

Chen Yan realized he had spoken out of turn and felt a little embarrassed. "It wasn't true after all. I was just being nosy."

"That's good. I was worried that Miss was heartbroken and that's why she was leaving. I was thinking about how to comfort her."

Xie Yun Chu simply smiled.

She would never again act like she was going to die for a man, nor would she change her way of life for someone who didn't like her.

"Miss Xie is leaving the capital, so please stay for a meal today," Chen Yan said. "It'll also be a good opportunity to talk with Sui'er. That child treats you like an older sister and thinks about you every day."

Before she could agree, a carriage stopped outside.

A maid jumped down from the carriage and came in, asking, "Is Chen Yan here?"

The two looked in the direction of the sound and saw the little maidservant beside Lu Zhaoran.

Lu Zhaoran entered from behind the maid and immediately saw Xie Yun Chu sitting opposite Chen Yan. Her good mood from coming to see Chen Yan vanished.

What are you doing here?

"Oh, Miss Xie has come to see Sui'er," Chen Yan said.

Lu Zhaoran clearly didn't believe it. She subconsciously stepped in front of Chen Yan and said, "Xie Yun Chu, Chang Ning was right after all. You really are a deep thinker."

Upon hearing this, Xie Yun Chu's smile faded slightly.

"I don't understand what you're saying, Miss Lu. We're not that close, so how do you know I have such deep thoughts?"

Just because she likes Chen Yan doesn't mean Chen Yan shouldn't be allowed to talk to other women, right?

After a long standoff, Xie Yun Chu chuckled and said, "Why bother arguing with Lu Zhao Ran about these things?"

Just as she was about to get up to take her leave, Lu Zhaoran suddenly pounced on her, grabbed the silver notes on the table, and questioned her: "I really can't believe it, a cousin living in the Marquis's mansion, can come up with so much silver."

As she spoke, as if she had suddenly realized something, she abruptly turned to look at Chen Yan, "Is this money for buying you?"

"Does she want you to be her slave, or is she just lusting after your body?"

Xie Yunchu: ?

No, Miss Lu, what's going on in your head?

Chen Yan was already easily embarrassed, and such blunt words made him blush instantly.

"Miss Lu, watch your words!"

"What, did I hit the nail on the head? She's definitely up to no good!"

Xie Yun Chu sighed helplessly, "Miss Lu has misunderstood, I..."

"What misunderstanding?" Lu Zhaoran didn't give her a chance to speak. "Don't think I don't know. A few days ago, someone came to Chen Yan, wanting him to marry into the family. What are you up to? Do you really think I'm stupid?"

She became more and more excited as she spoke, and Xie Yun Chu and Chen Yan couldn't get a word in edgewise.

Well, I'd heard that this young lady from the Grand Tutor's mansion was aloof, dignified, and arrogant, and never paid any attention to anyone.

But it didn't say he was a chatterbox.

As expected of the Grand Tutor's daughter, she was eloquent and every word she uttered was reasonable, but she didn't listen to a word she said.

Finally, unable to resist, he poured her a cup of tea. "Miss Lu, is your throat dry? Would you like to have some water to moisten it?"

Lu Zhaoran was already angry, and seeing this, she not only didn't accept the offer, but became even angrier. "Xie Yun Chu, you really are provoking me!"

Xie Yun Chu: "..."

Honestly, she really just thought that after saying so much, she must be thirsty.

Fine, if I don't want to drink, I don't want to. She put down her teacup, looked at Chen Yan, and said, "I have something to do, so I'll be leaving now."

Chen Yan wanted to say something more, but in the end he could only give up, "I'll see you off, Miss."

"No need, why don't you keep Miss Lu company and talk to her?"

If I ignore her, I'll drive myself crazy.

Once inside the carriage, Lan Yue said worriedly, "Miss, judging from Miss Lu's expression, she seems quite angry."

"Let her be angry. I'm here to talk business. If she insists on taking it to heart, she's just asking for trouble."

Lan Yue chuckled. "Miss also said she wanted to become a nun. Shouldn't a nun put her hands together and say 'Forgive me' at this moment?"

"This child is teachable." Xie Yun Chu's eyes crinkled into a smile.

"It's all thanks to Miss's excellent teaching. Even if I'm slow-witted, I've learned it after listening for so long."

She stopped smiling and asked seriously, "Lan Yue, do you want to leave the Marquis's mansion? If so, I can ask my aunt to return your indenture and set you free so you can go back and live your own life."

Lan Yue felt like crying again. "Miss, will you come back?"

"Yes."

"real?"

"Monks do not lie."

Monks do not lie, but it is not considered breaking their promise if she returns after completely entering the monastic life.

She was leaving the capital early the next morning, and after returning home, she inquired about the whereabouts of her two cousins.

My eldest cousin has been busy lately and hasn't returned home for several days. My second cousin now holds an official position in the court and is no longer as leisurely as before.

She slept soundly that night, and before dawn the next day, before the servants had gotten up, she quietly left through the back door with Granny Li.

Granny Li was someone she brought with her, so naturally she should go with her. However, having lived in the Marquis's residence for so many years, she felt a little reluctant to leave. "Miss, are you really not going to say goodbye to Madam?"

She shook her head. "No, if my aunt sees me, she'll inevitably cry again, which isn't good for her health."

She knelt down facing the main courtyard and kowtowed, as a farewell to her aunt.

She had originally agreed to leave in half a month, but she couldn't wait that long. She didn't want to get married or get entangled with anyone.

All she wanted was a lamp, a book of scriptures, and to spend her days with Buddha, chanting sutras and praying for blessings.

She no longer wanted to guess what others were thinking, nor did she want to deal with the comings and goings of social obligations.

She only wanted to stay quietly in the temple, sweeping fallen leaves in the morning and listening to the evening bell at dusk, living as a undisturbed shadow before the Buddha.

No one disturbed her peace, and no one demanded her response. Just thinking about those days made her feel at ease and at ease.