Ever since Xi Xuan learned that Verdant Green Maiden was truly an Immortal, she had often brought the children to visit. The Wang and Cao families had grown increasingly close, and Xi Xuan and Qin Xian's families were both great clans as well.
Thus, even though Cao Luo was absent, the Cao family still held a very high position in Jiankang City.
Ten years later, Cao Xuan was fourteen.
Cao Luo still had not returned.
Wrinkles had appeared at the corners of Qin Xian's eyes. Though she had the support of clans like the Langya Wang Clan and the Yong City Qin Clan, managing a household alone was still hard work.
"Ah..."
The ten-year period had come to an end.
Verdant Green Maiden gazed across the garden, where the pavilions and streams remained, and the Old Yellow Ox was still lounging at ease. She let out a soft sigh.
"Ten years flew by. In the end, it was nothing but a few naps and a few times opening my eyes."
Should she leave?
Cao Luo had not returned. And with the support of the Langya Wang Clan, even though Qin Xian and Cao Xuan were a widowed mother and her orphaned son, few people could bully them.
"Fine! I'm going!"
Verdant Green Maiden made up her mind. When she decided to leave, she left without delay.
She had Bai Susu put the household in order, then instructed the servants to take good care of the garden over the next decades—or even centuries—while she was away.
The servant could only smile wryly at her words and say he would try his best to live a little longer.
As soon as Qin Xian heard the news, she hurried to Dragon Treasure Garden with Cao Xuan. But by the time mother and son