Just after returning to Prince Zhao's Mansion from the palace, An Xin changed her clothes and hurriedly took Yingzi on a carriage to the Duke Anguo's Mansion.
When she arrived at the gate of the Anguo Mansion, An Xin was still subconsciously frightened. Thinking that she was leaving without saying goodbye, she decided to go to Peixian Island on her own and only brought a letter to the Anguo Mansion.
My grandmother must be angry and worried.
After thinking for a while, An Xin decided to go in. She didn't want to come here for nothing. More importantly, she wanted to let her grandparents know that they were safe.
In fact, when An Xin was hesitating at the door, a servant went to report to Duke Anguo and Old Madam An that the eldest lady had returned.
So when An Xin was halfway there, An Lang, who had hurried over, stopped her and whispered to her, "Little sister, you really pissed off grandma and grandpa this time. You left without saying goodbye and went to Peixianzhou alone..."
Then, An Lang looked around and found that Duke Anguo and Madam An were not here, so he continued: "I guess grandpa and grandma are waiting for you in the main hall. Wait a minute, if you speak nicely and comfort them, grandma and grandma won't say anything more. After all, they are still worried about you."
"Brother Lang, Xin'er actually thinks there is nothing wrong with me going to Peixianzhou. The only mistake was that I was afraid that the people who care about me would worry. But the situation was urgent at that time, so Xin'er went anyway." An Xin explained with some guilt.
"Hey, control your temper for a while, and then act coquettishly in a nice voice, and don't argue with grandma!" An Lang felt helpless when he saw An Xin like this. He also knew that An Xin had just returned from a dangerous situation, and his tone might be a little impulsive, so he lowered his voice.
"I know." An Xin replied, and then went to the main hall with An Lang.
When I reached the main hall, I looked up and saw Duke Anguo, Old Madam An, Father An, and the Second Madam were all there.
An Xin didn't dare to look up at the expressions of the crowd, and kept her head down. So when she first entered the main hall, An Xin and Yingying knelt on the ground, and An Xin looked like she was admitting her fault. An Xin said, "Xin'er greets grandparents, father, and second aunt. Xin'er came here this time to admit her fault!"
When Old Lady An saw An Xin, although she felt sorry for this girl who had just returned from Pei County, her face was still full of anger.
She snorted coldly: "Now, you can be the Princess of Zhao, how can it be wrong?"
For a moment, An Xin didn't know what to do or answer. From the tone of Mrs. An, she must have been very angry. That's why she spoke in such a tone.
"My granddaughter is from the Anguo Mansion. She is your granddaughter, grandmother." An Xin thought for a few seconds and replied.
"I think you are getting married and don't take your life seriously. What is Peixianzhou? People who go there are in great danger of death. Why would you, a woman with no strength, go there?"
As she said this, Old Madam An slapped the table beside her in anger.
After An Xin heard this, she understood more and more clearly that Madam An was very angry. It seemed incredible that Madam An, who cared so much about her image, had become so out of control.
An Xin felt very guilty. She lowered her head and listened to Madam An's scolding. She whispered back, "Grandma, don't get upset because of Xin'er. It's all Xin'er's fault. Xin'er went to Peixianzhou this time because she had prepared a new prescription. She went to Peixianzhou to get a better understanding of the situation!"
Mrs. An also heard some saying that the plague ended so quickly partly because of some methods provided by An Xin.
After hearing An Xin's words, Madam An said helplessly: "You are just a weak woman, can't you just stay at home? Why do you go wherever there is danger! Grandmother just wants you to be safe!"
At this time, Duke Anguo on the side took Madam An's hand, motioned her to calm down, and then spoke: "Girl, you didn't act very carefully this time. You made your grandmother worry for more than a month..."
An Xin heard this and bowed her head to admit her fault: "It's all Xin'er's fault..."
Duke Anguo looked at An Xin who was kneeling on the ground, sighed heavily, and said: "Get up and take this empty seat. You must be a little scared when you go out this time."
An Xin saw that her father gestured for her to sit on the chair next to him, so she went over and sat down obediently. Yingzi also stood up and stood behind An Xin.
Father An touched An Xin's head and said kindly, "Silly child, your grandmother is so angry because she cares too much about you. Besides, you left in a hurry this time and didn't have time to see us. In fact, she was afraid that this separation would be forever."
An Xin felt more and more guilty, tears fell like pearls, and she lowered her head and replied: "Xin'er knows."
Seeing this, the Second Madam felt a little sorry. Besides, An Xin had helped her husband a lot this time. The Second Madam came out to smooth things over and said, "Alright, alright, it's a great joy that Xin is back this time. Chunxi, ask the kitchen to make some dishes that the eldest lady likes!"
Chunxi, who was standing by, responded and hurriedly sent the kitchen staff to prepare.
Seeing An Xin like this, everyone felt very distressed and couldn't bear to scold her. Old Madam An looked at An Xin and asked: "Girl, if something like this happens again next time, will you still go?"
An Xin lowered her head when she heard this, but said firmly: "If there is a next time, my granddaughter will go back, but Xin'er will say goodbye to grandma before leaving!"
Madam An seemed to be angered by An Xin's words again, and said sternly: "You girl, how can you be so stubborn!"
"Since you have the ability, you should take on some responsibilities. You need to stand up when others need you and when the country needs you. Xin'er doesn't think this is wrong." An Xin raised her head and looked at Madam An with a firm gaze.
"Can't you live a peaceful life in the capital, taking care of your husband and children?" Old Madam An asked in return.
"Grandma, the soldiers are fighting on the frontier to defend the country. As women, can we only do something behind the scenes? A country has never just relied on men to defend the country. Women can also play their part!" An Xin replied fearlessly.
An Lang, who was standing by, held his forehead with his hand helplessly. Before entering the main hall, he told An Xin not to argue with her grandparents. Now this is...
However, after listening to An Xin's words, An Lang also felt that what An Xin said made a lot of sense. His little sister has really grown up!
"Well said!" Duke Anguo clapped his hands and laughed after hearing it.
"You old man, don't come and spoil the show!" After hearing what Duke Anguo said, Old Lady An glared at him angrily.
"My dear, don't be angry, let me say a few words..." Duke Anguo held Madam An's hand and said in a gentle voice.
Old Madam An glanced at him and turned her head away, indicating her agreement.
When An Xin saw this scene, she felt like she was being fed dog food.
Then he looked at the expressions of other people around him and saw that everyone looked accustomed to it. He thought, these two old people show their affection so often that everyone has become accustomed to it. They must have a really good relationship.