CHAPTER 365 1 : WINTER SOLSTICE (1/2)

CHAPTER 365 (1): WINTER SOLSTICE

Su Xi-er wore the white pearl around her neck while looking at Grand Tutor Kong, softly calling out, “Godfather.”

Grand Tutor Kong nodded, and his expression became serious. “You should still call me ‘Grand Tutor’ in front of others. We should still respect the palace rules, understand?”

“Of course I do. Don’t worry, Godfather.”

Grand Tutor Kong waved his hand. “From now onwards, not only are you a court lady in the Imperial Library, you are also this old man’s goddaughter. I have already reported this to the Imperial Household Department and Ministry of Revenue; you will no longer be considered a lowly palace maid. There is nothing else; you may continue your work.”

Su Xi-er nodded and walked out of the main hall. Grand Tutor Kong disappeared for quite some time after obtaining my birth information. So it turns out that he had to leave to take care of the logistical matters concerning my new status.

Chao Mu had been waiting for her in the courtyard. She immediately came forward to question Su Xi-er when she saw her. “What did Grand Tutor Kong want?”

“Nothing much. Grand Tutor Kong had heard about what happened in the Imperial Garden yesterday, so he advised me to endure, and not to make a fuss.” Su Xi-er kept the truth from her.

She then looked at Tan Ge, whose gaze was also set on her. The two of them exchanged a smile, but said nothing.

“That’s it?! Why did he need to do such a thing?!” Chao Mu harrumphed before noticing the red string around Su Xi-er’s neck. The pearl that hung on it was covered by her clothes.

“Su Xi-er, why are you wearing a red string?”

Su Xi-er smiled. “I’m 15 this year, when a woman finally comes of age. I recently read a book which stated that we should wear something red when we come of age so that it’ll be auspicious.”

“I see. I also want to wear a red string when I turn 15.” Chao Mu heartily laughed. However, she didn’t know that such a day would never arrive.