September is the season of clear autumn skies and abundant harvests.
Kexin stood under the grapevine, directing the maids to pick the ripe grapes from the trellis. After picking a small basket of grapes, Kexin personally washed a plate of them and carried it to the Main Courtyard.
Seeing that the Main Courtyard was quiet, Kexin asked Gu You, "Is Mother painting again?"
Two years ago, Xi Yu was married off by Yueyao to the son of the shopkeeper at a pastry shop; Xi Juan was also married off, to a Scholar. Neither of them is in the residence now, and most of the affairs in the courtyard are handled by Gu You and Gu Lan.
Gu You nodded with a smile and said, "Yes, Madam is painting in the studio, Sister Xiang Wei has taken the three young masters out."
Kexin didn't disturb Yueyao, but set the grapes down and returned to her own courtyard. Before leaving, she said, "When Aunt and Brother come back, let me know."
Gu You nodded and said, "Alright."
