Chapter 18: Retreat, Lost Courage
Song Ci claimed to be weak, and she wasn't entirely pretending either. Her soul and body were still in the process of merging, so this was indeed a time when she appeared rather unwell.
The old Master Song looked a bit worried and said, "You, don't pretend with me. Earlier, you were full of energy."
"Which old person's health doesn't suddenly decline? Back in the day, not only did I have to do farm work, manage household chores and children, but I also had to earn money to support us. I wore out my body early on," Song Ci said weakly. "When I'm gone, who you decide to protect is none of my concern."
The old Master Song was taken aback, looking at Song Ci's frail little frame, feeling somewhat conflicted and said, "Since you're unwell, don't say so much. Nanny Gong, aren't you going to help your mistress back?"
"Yes."
But Song Ci looked at the Two Qiaos and said, "But what about these Two Qiaos? And this lady here?"
The old Master Song turned and looked at Wu Dan, "Aren't you going to apologize to the Grand Madam? It's just a peony; was it worth offending her over?"
Wu Dan: "..."
Wait, you clearly said you loved peonies to the point of obsession!