Ci Jinzhi

Chapter 4 debut
The rain was violent and windy, and Xiao Lian's sobbing became louder under the cover of the wind and rain.

Caressing Youlan on the soft pillow with her slender fingers, Xin You's heart sank: When Xiao Lian had an accident, she wore white flowers and white clothes. Is it because Miss Kou died?

And now she... is "Miss Kou".

The chill crept up her back, and Xinyou didn't feel afraid, but cold.

Nothing frightened her since she came back from a trip to witness the tragic death of her mother and the aunts who had watched her grow up.

"Xiao Lian."

The movement outside was a little flustered, and after a while, Xiao Lian walked in with her head down: "What do you want, Miss?"

The room was dark, and suddenly a flash of lightning pierced through the thick night, bringing instant light to the room.Xiao Lian saw the girl sitting loosely, her eyes were astonishingly dark as if they were lacquered.

A pair of eyes that were obviously similar to those of her own girl, but it frightened her for no reason.

"Xiao Lian, tell me about Miss Kou." Xin You's voice was still calm, unlike the stormy weather outside the window.

Xiao Lian collected herself and said softly, "Yes."

The next day Xin You got up a bit late, just after washing up and before she had time to have breakfast, the little maid reported that the three girls had arrived.

Counting the time, they should have come directly after greeting the old lady good morning, and Xin You signaled Xiaolian to invite them in.

When the curtain was lifted, three girls came in.

The girl at the head is wearing a pomegranate skirt, with white skin and vermilion lips, like a blooming rose.Xin You learned from Xiao Lian that Duan Shaoqing had three daughters, and only the second daughter, Duan Yunhua, was born by the eldest wife Qiao, so she should be the girl in the red skirt.

The two girls who are slightly behind, the older girl has slender eyebrows like smoke, is delicate and pleasant, it should be the eldest girl Duan Yunwan, and the other almond-eyed girl should be the third girl Duan Yunling.

Kou Qingqing climbed mountains with these three cousins. As for Duan Yunyan, the fourth girl in the family, who was still young, she never went out with her sisters that day.

In Xin You's view, if Kou Qingqing's fall off the cliff was not an accident, the person who did it must be among the three.

Duan Yunhua stood still by the bed, looking down at Xin You who was sitting on the pillow, his scrutiny was undisguised: "Cousin Qing, have you really lost your memory?"

"I touched my head, so I can't remember clearly." Xin You replied honestly, secretly paying attention to Duan Yunhua's expression, and actually saw a fleeting joy in the other's eyes.

Duan Yunhua sat down on the embroidered pier, and smiled slightly: "Cousin Qing, don't worry, just take care of it slowly. Even if you can't remember anything, it won't affect your future life."

"Sister Hua is right."

Duan Yunwan, the eldest girl at the side, said in surprise, "Cousin Qing, didn't she lose her memory? How could she—"

She looked at Duan Yunhua, implying that since she lost her memory, why did she recognize Duan Yunhua.

Xin You focused on Duan Yunwan, and explained casually: "I asked about the looks of Xiaolian's sisters."

Duan Yunwan glanced at Xiaolian, and smiled gratifiedly: "Fortunately, Xiaolian is here. In the future, Cousin Qing can ask me anytime if she has any questions."

"Thank you, Cousin Wan." Xin You nodded and looked at the third girl, Duan Yunling.

Duan Yunling hadn't spoken since entering the room. At this time, Xin You looked over and was still in a daze.

"Third Sister—" Duan Yunwan lightly touched Duan Yunling.

Duan Yunling came back to his senses in a jerk, his eyes flickered: "Cousin Qing, how do you feel, are you feeling better?"

"I drank the medicine yesterday, and I feel much better." Xin You answered every question, with a good-natured look.

Duan Yunling's eyes lingered on her porcelain-like face, and her eyes were a little complicated: "Then cousin takes good care of her body..."

Duan Yunhua stood up: "Cousin take care of her, we won't disturb your rest."

"Xiao Lian, send the three girls for me."

Xin You watched the three leave and raised her eyebrows slightly.

The second girl, Duan Yunhua, showed joy at Miss Kou's amnesia, and the eldest girl, Duan Yunwan, was also quite concerned about Miss Kou's amnesia. The reaction of the third girl, Duan Yunling, was even more intriguing.

It was the first time I dealt with the three girls from the Shaoqing Mansion, and I felt that Miss Kou's fall from the cliff was not easy.

Xiao Lian went back to the room, saw Xin You drooping her eyes in thought, and said, "My maidservant brings you breakfast."

Xin You looked up and watched Xiao Lian walk to the door, almost bumping into someone.

"Three girls—"

"Didn't we hit each other?" Duan Yunling, who went back and forth, smiled apologetically at Xiao Lian, explaining as he walked in, "I found an earring missing on the way, maybe it fell on Cousin Qing..."

"The servant girl will help you find—"

Duan Yunling waved his hand: "No, you can go to work."

Xiao Lian looked at Xin You, saw her nodding, and silently backed out.

Duan Yunling bent down to search, his eyes lit up: "Sure enough, it landed here!"

"Just find it." Xin You looked from Duan Yunling's empty right earlobe to the pearl earring in her hand, and said calmly.

"Then I won't bother my cousin."

"Ling cousin, go slowly."

Duan Yunling was about to turn around while holding the pearl earrings, but stopped suddenly: "Can I trouble my cousin to put them on for me?"

Xin You was slightly startled, then bent her lips: "Of course."

Duan Yunling sat down on the embroidered pier by the bed and leaned slightly.

It was the first time for Xin You to help someone put earrings on. Fortunately, she had a steady hand and helped Duan Yunling put them on easily.

"Thank you, cousin." Duan Yunling touched the warm pearl hanging down, and looked at Xinyou who was smiling slightly, hesitantly, "Cousin Qing, let's go to offer incense together in spring, the Taoist priest said that when you offend Suijun, it is easy to have disasters , as expected, it should have been a few days ago. After that, you should be more careful, try to go out as little as possible, even at home... pay more attention."

"I see, thank you cousin for reminding me."

"Then cousin, take a good rest." Duan Yunling got up to say goodbye, went outside and met Xiaolian who came in with food.

Holding the tray, Xiao Lian turned sideways to avoid it: "Third Miss, walk slowly."

Duan Yunling nodded, and quickly left Wanqingju.

Xin You pondered Duan Yunling's words, and when she saw Xiao Lian coming in, she asked, "When Miss Kou went to offer incense in spring, did a Taoist priest give her orders?"

Xiao Lian looked dazed: "At the beginning of spring, the girls went to offer incense together, but when they saw the Taoist priest, the servants were all waiting by the side, and they didn't know what the Taoist priest said."

"Is that so?" Xin You took the porcelain spoon that Xiaolian handed over, and drank the porridge slowly.

In other words, the "Miss Kou" who has lost her memory cannot judge from Xiao Lian whether the words of the third girl are true or false.But the reminder in the words of the third girl is obvious. Is it pure concern between the cousins, or does the third girl know something, or is it confusing the public by shouting "Stop the thief?"

The three sisters are definitely not the only ones who are going to visit today, Xin You is not in a hurry to make a judgment.

After eating, the decoction is ready.

Thinking of the bitterness of the bowl of concoction yesterday, Xinyou couldn't help frowning, but didn't say much, took a sip from Xiao Lian's hand, his face changed slightly, and he spit the concoction on the veil.

"Girl, what's wrong?"

Xin You stared at the medicine bowl, her brows tightened even more.

This bowl of medicine seemed a little different from yesterday.

(End of this chapter)