"so……"

Seeing her mother so helpless for the first time, Ushiromiya Akiko felt embarrassed.

Until just now, she felt full of contempt for her relatives, including her mother, but those feelings have vanished without a trace.

Seeing her mother's utterly exhausted expression, all those emotions vanished instantly, replaced by the words Rang Zhi had spoken. She remembered him saying that her parents were also working hard, and that the burden of family was a heavy responsibility that required persevering even if it meant getting her hands dirty.

It's probably because no one tries to understand this hardship that the mother stands alone in this dimly lit corridor.

Ushiromiya Akika originally disliked her mother, so she didn't intend to show her any kindness just because she saw her mother was a little depressed. Therefore, to say something considerate, she had to clench her fists and force the words out from the depths of her heart.

“You two are having a really deep conversation.”

"This is none of your business, go away."

"Does your headache hurt badly? Shall I go get some medicine?"

"Don't worry about me, please, just let me be alone."

Princess Natsumi Ushiro wasn't deliberately cold; she simply wanted to keep her daughter away from her current self so she wouldn't take her anger out on her. But this intention naturally didn't reach her.

"Ah."

Zhu Zhixiang lowered her head sadly. Seeing her expression, Princess Natsumi sensed the tenderness Zhu Zhixiang was trying so hard to show her mother. She gently shook her head, banishing the urge to be harsh on her.

"Well then, I'm leaving. I'll stay with my cousins ​​so as not to bother you adults."

"Wait a minute."

Just as Zhu Zhixiang was about to leave dejectedly, Princess Xia called her back.

"what's up?"

"Thank you for your concern. I can't leave you alone and never wake up."

"Don't say such unlucky things."

"I'm sorry to have troubled you. I'm fine now, I'll be right there."

As she thought to herself, Princess Natsuhime Ushiro could no longer show such a helpless expression and make her daughter worry about her. With that thought, Princess Natsuhime Ushiro left after saying thank you.

This time, it was Zhu Zhixiang who called out to her mother's retreating figure. Udai-no-miya Natsuhi stopped and turned around, asking her what was wrong.

But Zhu Zhixiang herself didn't understand why she called out to her mother. For a long while afterward, she could only smile bitterly, racking her brains for what to say.

Then she rummaged in her pocket, her hand touched an object, and she took it out.

"Mom, I got a talisman today. What did it say? Was it supposed to ward off evil spirits? Uh, I remember it said to hang it on the doorknob? I've forgotten. It's useless for me to keep it, so I'll give it to you, Mom."

That was the amulet Maria gave her at the beach during the day. Although Maria had told her about its various effects, Zhu Zhixiang's mind went blank for a moment, and she managed to squeeze out a few words with great difficulty.

Zhu Zhixiang thought that her mother would definitely not accept it anyway, so she immediately pulled her hand back after reaching out to hold the amulet.

When Princess Natsumi of the Right Palace returned and took her hand, she was truly startled.

"This? Where did this prize come from?"

"How should I put it, I also think it's probably true. You really can't expect this toy-like amulet to work." Princess Natsumi said this, but she still reached out and took the amulet, holding it in her hand.

"Zhu Zhixiang, I'm sorry, Mom has a terrible headache. Let me be alone for a while."

"so……"

Seeing her mother so helpless for the first time, Ushiromiya Akiko felt embarrassed.

Until just now, she felt full of contempt for her relatives, including her mother, but those feelings have vanished without a trace.

Seeing her mother's utterly exhausted expression, all those emotions vanished instantly, replaced by the words Rang Zhi had spoken. She remembered him saying that her parents were also working hard, and that the burden of family was a heavy responsibility that required her to persevere even if it meant getting her hands dirty.

It's probably because no one tries to understand this hardship that the mother stands alone in this dimly lit corridor.

Ushiromiya Akika originally disliked her mother, so she didn't intend to show her any kindness just because she saw her mother was a little depressed. Therefore, to say something considerate, she had to clench her fists and force the words out from the depths of her heart.

“You two are having a really deep conversation.”

"This is none of your business, go away."

"Does your headache hurt badly? Shall I go get some medicine?"

"Don't worry about me, please, just let me be alone."

Princess Natsumi Ushiro wasn't deliberately cold; she simply wanted to keep her daughter away from her current self so she wouldn't take her anger out on her. But this intention naturally didn't reach her.

"Ah."

Zhu Zhixiang lowered her head sadly. Seeing her expression, Princess Natsumi sensed the tenderness Zhu Zhixiang was trying so hard to show her mother. She gently shook her head, banishing the urge to be harsh on her.

"Well then, I'm leaving. I'll stay with my cousins ​​so as not to bother you adults."

"Wait a minute."

Just as Zhu Zhixiang was about to leave dejectedly, Princess Xia called her back.

"what's up?"

"Thank you for your concern. I can't leave you alone and never wake up."

"Don't say such unlucky things."

"I'm sorry to have troubled you. I'm fine now, I'll be right there."

As she thought to herself, Princess Natsuhime Ushiro could no longer show such a helpless expression and make her daughter worry about her. With that thought, Princess Natsuhime Ushiro left after saying thank you.

This time, it was Zhu Zhixiang who called out to her mother's retreating figure. Udai-no-miya Natsuhi stopped and turned around, asking her what was wrong.

But Zhu Zhixiang herself didn't understand why she called out to her mother. For a long while afterward, she could only smile bitterly, racking her brains for what to say.

Then she rummaged in her pocket, her hand touched an object, and she took it out.

"Mom, I got a talisman today. What did it say? Was it supposed to ward off evil spirits? Uh, I remember it said to hang it on the doorknob? I've forgotten. It's useless for me to keep it, so I'll give it to you, Mom."

That was the amulet Maria gave her at the beach during the day. Although Maria had told her about its various effects, Zhu Zhixiang's mind went blank for a moment, and she managed to squeeze out a few words with great difficulty.

Zhu Zhixiang thought that her mother would definitely not accept it anyway, so she immediately pulled her hand back after reaching out to hold the amulet.

When Princess Natsumi of the Right Palace returned and took her hand, she was truly startled.

"This? Where did this prize come from?"

"To be honest, I also think it's probably true. You can't really expect these toy-like amulets to work." Princess Natsuhime said this, but she still reached out and took the amulet, holding it in her hand.

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It was a scorpion-shaped amulet.

"Thank you, I will cherish it. Next time I will give you the amulet that I have treasured since I was a child."

Princess Natsumi Ueshiro smiled slightly as she spoke. Zhu Zhixiang, trying to hide her embarrassment, replied in a teasing tone:

"I'm not asking you to trade anything, but, well, if you insist..."

"I'm going to rest now. My head hurts a lot, and Zhu Zhixiang shouldn't stay up too late either."

"Um.".

Princess Natsumi put the amulet into her pocket, turned around, and her figure disappeared at the other end of the dimly lit corridor.

living room.

"It looks like the weather will be like this all day tomorrow."

"I can't believe how good the weather is today, it doesn't feel real."

Let Zhi idly kill time in front of the TV in the living room.

Just then, Zhu Zhixiang returned. Her expression was still somewhat bewildered, but she seemed calmer than before.

"Is Maria still standing in front of Beatrice's portrait?"

"No, I just got back and saw her sleeping on the sofa over there. After all, it's quite late for Maria."

It was already ten o'clock.

"My mom has also prepared a guest room in the main house. Which room would you like to sleep in?"

“I would prefer to go back to the guesthouse. Judging from my parents’ condition, it would be better if we didn’t stay in the main house.”

"I feel the same way. It feels like they just want us younger generation to stay away and obediently listen to them."

While they were chatting, Lin Yan noticed that Ushiromiya Roza was walking over. She looked around, probably looking for Maria.

"Auntie, Maria is on the sofa over there."

"Thank you. She's sleeping so soundly, I'll have to move her to the bed."

"If you don't mind, I'll carry her to bed."

"Thank you so much, this has been a great help to me. It tells you whether you want to go back to the guesthouse or stay overnight in the room prepared by Consort Xia of the Right Palace?"

"We just discussed it and decided that it would be better to go back to the guesthouse."

"In that case, is it alright for Maria to come with you? I think she'll feel more at ease with you cousins ​​by her side."

Behind Ushiromiya Roza's words seemed to lie a sense of regret, a regret that he, along with the adults, had deeply hurt Maria's feelings.

"Auntie, don't worry about it. After all, we have experts at coaxing Maria."

"Are you talking about me? I can't do it alone; it takes everyone working together."

"Exactly. Lin Yan, you and Maria get along very well, chatting and laughing together."

Upon hearing this, Udai-no-miya revealed a genuinely pleased smile:

"Thank you. We'll probably be discussing until very late, so although I feel bad about it, I'll have to trouble you to take care of Maria."

"Hey, Maria, you're sleeping so soundly? We need to head back to the guesthouse."

Maria mumbled a few words, then turned over and continued sleeping, seemingly in a deep sleep.

"She seemed to be completely asleep, and I really couldn't bear to wake her."

"Okay, I'll carry her on my back."

Maria's body was much lighter than it looked, so Lin Yan picked her up and placed her on Ryoji's back.

It was raining heavily outside, but since he had to carry her, he couldn't hold the umbrella himself. Ushiromiya seemed to have considered this and decided to accompany them back to the guesthouse.

But then she heard her uncle, Ushiro Miyazaki, calling her, forcing her to go back and discuss it.

"This is troublesome, I have to go back."

Are you all heading back to the guesthouse?

As she left the hall and was about to walk towards the entrance, she saw the door to the servants' room open and Shana came out.

"It's getting dark. I'll lead the way."

"Sane, you've come at the right time. Osamu is going to carry Maria across, could you hold the umbrella for him?"

"Ok, no problem."

Shana brought each of us an umbrella and a flashlight to guide us.

As soon as I opened the front door, I saw a spectacular downpour outside.

It seems they weren't in the mood for a leisurely stroll back while admiring the roses at night.

"Is she heavy? Should I carry her instead?"

"No, I can handle Maria's weight."

"Thank you so much. Please take care of Maria."

"Okay, I understand. Goodnight, Auntie."

"Then I'll take you all there."

"Well, please."

As Ushiromiya Roza watched the younger generation leave, she thought of her sleeping daughter Maria's adorable face, her eyes filled with guilt and heartache.

"Maria, Mom is so sorry every time."

Outside, it was still pouring rain, but inside the guesthouse...

The group has arrived.

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