On the way to the Royal Courtyard, Jian Xi was very nervous. She sat in the back seat, constantly twisting the hem of her clothes.
Grandma Nora held her hand: "Don't be afraid."
"I'm not afraid," Jian Xi said. She was just excited!
How many days had it been since she last saw him? How many days had it been since she heard his voice?
Even she couldn't count. It felt like a century had passed...
"Make sure no one can tell."
"I understand." Jian Xi nodded. Just treat today's meeting as a task to execute!
"If you perform well today, you'll get to see him more often in the future."
"Really?" Jian Xi was extremely surprised.
Grandma Nora laughed: "Of course. Our family is an old aristocracy with several hundred years of history! As for the factions, that's another matter."
"I understand. Thank you..."
"Don't mention it, just paint me a couple more paintings next time."
"Alright!" Jian Xi agreed. For Nan Mufeng, she would even risk her life, let alone return to painting!
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