Chapter 507 - 155 Assassination_5
She had to go where there were people, to rub shoulders with the living, to see the lively streets, and then to tell herself that everything from the past was over, that no one would find out what she had done, that everything would get better.
The maid couldn’t talk her out of it and had to find a thick cloak to wrap Xiao Deyin up snugly, tucked a hand warmer into her hands, and supported her as they left the house.
The moment Xiao Deyin stepped out the door, she was still very nervous. She feared hearing that inescapable "Guan Shan Yue" again, she still hadn’t shaken off Xue Fangfei’s shadow. But fortunately, this time when she went out, no one was playing "Guan Shan Yue" nearby and no one was talking about Yanjing’s first zither master in front of her.
Xiao Deyin followed the maid out of the alley.
The streets were filled with frolicking children; although it was already evening, the liveliness hadn’t diminished at all. Instead, there were sugar figurines and street performers everywhere. Lanterns were being lit one after another, dousing the entire Yanjing City in a bright, fiery glow.
This was the Yanjing City she knew well, vibrant and very different from the chilliness of her residence. She wished to create her own legend in this bustling place. At least during her lifetime, she hoped to retain the title of "the first zither master". After all, she truly loved the zither and the envious gazes of others.
Xiao Deyin didn’t wander far, just strolled around the streets near her home. Perhaps it was the presence of many people on the streets that gave her peace, or it was because today she had not encountered that haunting "Guan Shan Yue". Her complexion improved a lot, and seeing this, the maid by her side chuckled, "Mr. Xiao looks much better now; the medicinal herbs must be taking effect."
Xiao Deyin hummed in response and wandered around some more. She intended to inquire about the mysterious zither master who had appeared a few days ago, playing "Guan Shan Yue" exceptionally well, wanting to know if the news about Yanjing’s first zither master being replaced was already common knowledge. But the maid she sent to inquire came back and told Xiao Deyin there was nothing of the sort.
Although Xiao Deyin was puzzled, she also felt relieved. Even though she didn’t understand what was going on, nothing bad had happened so far, and she guessed maybe she was just overthinking it.
After a while, as evening fell, Xiao Deyin and the maid headed back to the residence. When they reached the entrance of the alley, the maid suddenly remembered something, and said, "Mr. Xiao said a few days ago you wanted to eat pastries from Apricot Virtue Vegetarian. There shouldn’t be a long queue now, and it’s not too far. Please wait for the servant, I will be back shortly."
Xiao Deyin nodded, "You go ahead." She indeed remembered mentioning a few days ago that she wanted to eat pastries from Apricot Virtue Vegetarian and waited at the alley entrance with peace of mind.