Especially this time her sudden fainting made Shen Xiao Ming realize that he could not always rely on Shen Xiao Yan.
Shen Xiao Yan could not always protect him either, so he had to grow up.
As a man, he wanted to become a man who could protect his sister and be the man she could rely on.
After Shen Xiao Yan figured this out, she felt a little lost.
The shy little boy in her memory, who always followed behind her, had also grown up unconsciously.
When he grew older, he would have his own life, his own friends, and a lover.
Zheng Wei looked at the change in Shen Xiao Yan's expression and knew that Shen Xiao Yan was definitely thinking about some nonsensical things.
He reached out and held Shen Xiao Yan in his arms, "Mi Mi, you still have me and the children. You can't always accompany Xiao Ming. He has to grow up and have his own life."
Shen Xiao Yan leaned on Zheng Wei's shoulder and nodded.
Although she accepted Zheng Wei's statement, Shen Xiao Yan still seemed a little unhappy for the next few days.
Everyone is like this. When they have to play the role of an elder, they might be a little annoyed, but when the person they always care about suddenly no longer needs their constant care and attention, they will feel a little empty.
It wasn't until many years later that Shen Xiao Yan realized that her mood at this moment could not be considered the worst.
Because it would be the most difficult for her when she let go of the daughter she raised to become someone else's wife.
However, Shen Xiao Yan's unhappiness did not last long. The various incidents that occurred a few days later gave her no time to continue to be melancholic.
On the third day after Shen Xiao Yan woke up, someone from the palace came again, and it was still Lin Xiao Wei.
However, with what Yi Zixie had said last time, Huo Si did not open the door to let Lin Xiao Wei in. Instead, he politely blocked her outside and leisurely walked towards the backyard.
It wasn't that he didn't want to hurry, but he knew that no master would want to see Lin Xiao Wei.
But now that she was here, he couldn't just leave her outside.
Even if he had to leave her outside, it was not something he, a servant, could decide.
So his job was to go to the backyard to report this matter to any of the masters and see how they would handle it.
However, his speed in going to the backyard was uncertain.
For example, now, although he didn't look back at every step.
But that was because the person behind him was someone he didn't want to see.
But his speed could only be said to be slower and slower.
He moved half a step at a time, only half the distance of a normal person.
At this rate, who knew when he would reach the backyard.
Lin Xiao Wei sat in the carriage and looked at Huo Si through the gauze window. Seeing him moving slower than a turtle crawling, she felt a little indignant.
Even if she really wanted to have someone go up and teach Huo Si a lesson, then she could openly and brazenly walk in.
But this thought could only be imagined.
She took a deep breath and Lin Xiao Wei simply withdrew her gaze.
She didn't believe that this servant could be so slow all day.
By then, as long as she reported back to the palace, even if Yi Zixie and the others were fine, this little servant would be as good as dead.
What if someone else in the mansion saw it?
She couldn't possibly kill everyone, could she?
Even if she could harden her heart, she didn't have the opportunity.
Gritting her teeth, Lin Xiao Wei's gaze became deeper.
Others would endure decades of hard study for the title of Zhuangyuan.
She now had food and clothing, as well as the enviable status and the affection of Sima Zhu, which others could not reach.
In addition to being gentle, generous, and sensible, Lin Xiao Wei could also act spoiled from time to time, which would keep Sima Zhu's interest fresh.
Even if she gradually had someone else in her heart, she could always occupy a place.
In this way, she could ensure that as long as she planned well, she could achieve her goal one day.
Thinking of this, Lin Xiao Wei's eyes twinkled with a strange light.
It was as if she had already seen her success and was celebrating it.
But no matter what, as long as there was hope, she would never give up.
While Lin Xiao Wei still appeared to be a little white flower, on the other side, no matter how slow Huo Si was, he had already reached the backyard.
Whether heaven was helping Lin Xiao Wei, or it was a coincidence.
As Huo Si walked past the second gate, he saw Shen Xiao Yan smiling.
Huo Si was almost scared out of his wits.
Although Shen Xiao Yan had woken up, Kong Huangwei and the others insisted that Shen Xiao Yan rest well in her room.
As for going outside, she should avoid it if possible.
If there was anything, she could go out and get some sun.
This was not only known to Zheng Wei and the others, but all the servants had been informed.
Therefore, when Shen Xiao Yan, dressed in a fiery red dress, walked up to Huo Si alone, Huo Si did not greet her immediately. Instead, he looked around as if searching for something.
"Uncle Huo, what are you looking at?"
Shen Xiao Yan found Huo Si's behavior very amusing, so she opened her mouth to tease him.
Huo Si wiped the sweat on his forehead. He was a little confused, wondering if the sweat was from seeing his elder, or from seeing Shen Xiao Yan sneak out alone.
"Madam Shen, please hurry back to your room. If something happens to you, we will probably have to fall ill."
Huo Si's words were not unreasonable.
If she fell ill because the servants did not take good care of her.
Then, the maids by Shen Xiao Yan's side, the maids who served her food, could all be dismissed and replaced by people who wanted to poach Shen Xiao Yan.
Shen Xiao Yan just raised an eyebrow and then directly changed the subject?
"Uncle Huo, is there anyone at the door?"
Upon hearing Shen Xiao Yan's question, Huo Si slapped his forehead. He was too concerned about Shen Xiao Yan's health and had forgotten about this matter.
"Madam Shen, that Consort Hua came again. She is in the carriage by the main gate. I didn't open the door for her or let her in."
Huo Si said proudly.
It was as if he was telling Shen Xiao Yan, "See, I did a good job, shouldn't you praise me?"
Shen Xiao Yan was a little suspicious because she had heard about the incident where Yi Zixie had asked Lin Xiao Wei to leave last time.
However, after saying that, Lin Xiao Wei still dared to come. She had to admit that this was a kind of skill.
What kind of skill?
Thick skin and great courage.
These two should be her greatest skills, right?
Shen Xiao Yan grumbled internally, but said aloud, "Since you didn't open the door, just let them wait. When they get tired of waiting, they'll leave on their own. Why did you have to run here?"
Shen Xiao Yan's words were very logical, and Huo Si immediately nodded.
"Yes, I thought so too, but Consort Hua said that if I didn't report to her, she would sit by the door and not leave."
Shen Xiao Yan was dumbfounded.
What was going on?
How could there be such a shameless person?
As Shen Xiao Yan was pondering, she finally understood that it was because Lin Xiao Wei had a backer.
This backer was undoubtedly Sima Zhu.
But thinking again about what Yi Zixie had said last time, Shen Xiao Yan's interest deepened.
Could the attraction of the Holy Water to Sima Zhu be so great?
Was Lin Xiao Wei's visit this time to convey Sima Zhu's intentions?
But thinking this way was clearly wrong. Given Sima Zhu's status and intelligence, what could he do if he wasn't the emperor?
Moreover, let alone Sima Zhu, any other man would not easily hand over the throne they held.
Even if they wanted to exchange it for something very important to them.
After thinking it through, Shen Xiao Yan said to Huo Si, "Let's go. They all have something to do. I'll go with you to see."
Huo Si was clearly hesitant when he heard Shen Xiao Yan say this.
What if something happened to Shen Xiao Yan?
Seeing Huo Si still hesitating, Shen Xiao Yan simply ignored him.
When Huo Si had thought of his words and was about to persuade Shen Xiao Yan to go back, he looked up and found that no one was in front of him.
Did she go back on her own?
Huo Si looked suspiciously in the direction of the backyard and found no trace of Shen Xiao Yan.
His heart instantly tightened. It had only been a moment of thought. Shen Xiao Yan couldn't have run that fast and disappeared in such a short time.
Since she hadn't gone to the backyard, Huo Si's eyes widened almost instantly, and he turned around and ran towards the front yard.
Indeed, he didn't run very far before he saw Shen Xiao Yan.
Huo Si was first relieved that at least he had found her.
But then his heart was lifted again.
However, Shen Xiao Yan was the master.
If the master wanted to do something, the servant could offer suggestions and opinions, but if the master did not accept them, the servant had to shut up and follow the master.
Sighing, Huo Si resigned himself to following her.
Shen Xiao Yan's pace was not fast, and Huo Si caught up with a short run.
After catching up with Shen Xiao Yan, Huo Si naturally slowed down and walked slowly behind Shen Xiao Yan.
In fact, he understood Shen Xiao Yan's current mood very well.
She had been unconscious for so long, and for the past few days after waking up, she couldn't even step out of the backyard.
Anyone else would probably not be able to stand it.
You must know that when she lived at the foot of Baiyun Peak, Shen Xiao Yan and Yue Qingxin often went into the mountains.
Since coming to the capital, not to mention the string of events that had occurred.
Even if she wanted to go out for some fresh air, there was nowhere to go.
Feeling that he understood Shen Xiao Yan's feelings, Huo Si looked at Shen Xiao Yan's figure with a lot of warmth.
Although he was just a servant, the years of interaction had made him regard Shen Xiao Yan and the others as family.
They were all very young, almost not much older than his two daughters.
Now Shen Xiao Yan was the mother of three children, and she was still a young girl. How could she not be doted on?
If something were to happen later, he would even risk his old life to protect Shen Xiao Yan's safety.