Zuo Zixi looked into his sister's eyes, which were like those of a little rabbit, and embraced her in his arms.
Zuo Xiangning wept on his shoulder, her cries sounding out.
Zixi glanced at the steward who had come running at the sound.
The steward hurriedly led everyone else away.
Zixi waited until Zuo Xiangning's sobs had quieted down a bit before patting her back gently and said softly, "Some things have already happened, and we can't change them, so we can only accept them. I think if he has a spirit in heaven, he wouldn't want to see you so sad now."
Zuo Xiangning stood up straight and wiped the tears from her face with a handkerchief.
Zixi escorted her back to Xianglan Residence and said warmly, "Tomorrow, I will take you to the other court."
"Mmm," Zuo Xiangning nodded with pursed lips.
Zixi touched her hair, "Go to bed early tonight."
"Mmm," Zuo Xiangning obediently nodded again.
That night, Zuo Xiangning had only a little porridge before lying down on the bed.