After the Republic of China

Chapter 843 Redundancy
Girls love beauty, especially common ladies. It is etiquette engraved in their bones to look presentable when going out.

Shao Yunshi used this as an excuse, which was really impeccable.

Sure enough, Miss Niu believed it, and she herself couldn't accept going out in a sloppy way.

Seeing that Miss Niu was still a little hesitant, Cuixiang followed, "The makeup on my cousin's face is a little smudged."

Miss Niu was startled by these words and quickly covered her face with a handkerchief, knowing that if she objected at this time, Shao Yunshi would definitely be suspicious.

After all, makeup is important, but so are the things that follow. So, fearing that it might cause complications, she had no choice but to nod in agreement.

She nodded, and hope arose in Shao Yunshi's heart. When she turned to see Miss Niu's aggrieved face, she smiled with satisfaction.

Cuixiang was the most anxious and turned directly onto the road to Huaiyuan.

Someone led the way, and the others followed suit without saying another word, as if they had received a hint.

Shao Yunshi was very satisfied with this result. While he breathed a sigh of relief, he also planned the next step.

A group of people with their own thoughts passed the plum garden along the alley, and despite the dullness, their attention was attracted by the fragrance of plum blossoms.

Miss Niu smelled the fragrance and hesitated unconsciously in her steps.

She didn't change much, but Shao Yunshi, who had been paying attention to her, noticed it immediately, so she slowed down her steps accordingly.

Miss Niu didn't notice the changes around her. She just walked forward, looked at the approaching Sophora Garden, and sighed with regret.

Seeing her appearance, Shao Yunshi rolled his eyes and suggested: "The sun is perfect today. If my cousin doesn't go out, we can just have tea and play the piano in the Plum Garden."

While talking, when she saw someone getting angry, she said hurriedly and unhurriedly: "There are also treasures that grandpa took out specially."

Shao Yunshi always knows how to deal with greedy people.

Sure enough, Miss Niu's face softened after hearing this.

Probably remembering the "Picture of Bird Feathers" again, she felt itchy in her heart and couldn't help but stop and asked: "Is the picture of the hall that I saw earlier still hanging?"

Shao Yunshi glanced at the greedy Miss Niu in a funny way, and secretly said that she knows the goods, but it's a pity that she will disappoint you. However, you can still take advantage of it now.

Then, she shook her head and said, "My grandfather said he wanted to hang it back up. I wonder if it's ready?"

It's not a definite affirmation, but it actually raises some expectations.

Cuixiang secretly praised her young lady for understanding people's hearts.

Sure enough, Miss Niu perked up as soon as she heard this, and said hurriedly: "How about we turn over and take a look?"

Shao Yunshi wondered: "We still have to go out, I'm afraid we won't have time. Otherwise, my cousin can go there and go shopping alone, and I'll pack up and come back."

Miss Niu was really greedy for that picture. After thinking about it, she nodded and said, "Okay, ask Taohong to follow you. If you get better, she can come and notify me, so you don't need to come again."

Is this to monitor yourself? Or do you want to steal the picture directly? Shao Yunshi darkened her eyes.

Although I’m not sure whether grandpa hung the picture back up? But even if the picture made Miss Niu cheaper, she couldn't care less now.

Then, Shao Yunshi no longer thought about it, nodded and said: "That's fine, let's go separately. We'll start from my yard when we get back."

Cuixiang was quite helpless after hearing this, and only wished that she could not be separated.

No matter what mood everyone is in, staying in the alleyway with the cold wind is not a problem.

Therefore, Taohong didn't tell the difference, Cuixiang didn't talk much, and the rest of the girls didn't say anything. They just followed Taohong's lead. Miss Niu was actually a little hesitant about Shao Yunshi's proposal. After all, she came with a mission, but it was really hard for her to let go of this priceless treasure map.

Probably sensing her hesitation, Shao Yunshi immediately applied oil to her soles.

When Miss Niu saw it, she didn't need to think too much and gave Taohong a fierce wink.

Although Tao Hong is not as capable as Tao Fang, she is better than Tao Fang in being more obedient. When I saw the young lady winking, although I was scared, I still nodded seriously.

The little actions of the master and the servant did not hide it from others, but Shao Yunshi couldn't care about it at this time. It didn't stop Taohong and the others from following.

Miss Niu glanced at Shao Yunshi who was walking away, suppressed the ambition in her heart, bit her lip, decisively pulled the girl beside her, and turned onto the bluestone corridor leading to the Meiyuan courtyard.

She knew that time was limited and she could not delay, but today she wanted to get the treasure and complete the task at the same time.

Shao Yunshi walked forward, hearing the tapping and trotting sound of Miss Niu in his ears, and laughed silently.

In fact, she was not worried about Miss Niu's actions, and she was very much looking forward to the other party acting alone, so that she would have redundant time.

In one, the Shao family is not without guards, and it is not that easy to access grandpa's collection.

After confirming that Miss Niu was gone, Shao Yunshi and Cuixiang returned much faster.

Because of the layout of the past few days, the only ones left in Huaiyuan were Aunt Bu and one or two guards lurking in the dark.

Second Aunt Bu was a little surprised to see the young lady suddenly coming back from the main entrance today? You know, when the young lady usually goes to the Shao family's front yard, she always takes the small backyard door leading to the plum garden.

She was about to ask something when she suddenly saw a girl who was not unfamiliar to her. She had seen this girl beside Miss Niu. Her name was Taohong.

Then, she hurriedly smiled and said: "Miss is back, and I am preparing to give her sweet soup."

Shao Yunshi was afraid that Aunt Bu would say something inappropriate, so she was about to make up for it, but she didn't expect her to react so quickly, so she couldn't help but smile.

Cuixiang reacted quickly and stepped forward directly to tell Miss Niu about inviting her daughter to go shopping.

Finally, she said directly: "Miss needs to dress up, so I have to ask my second aunt to bring some hot water."

Aunt Bu Er's heart suddenly changed, but her face remained unchanged as she nodded and said, "Okay, it's time for you to go out for a walk, young lady."

Her words made Taohong relax a little.

Shao Yunshi didn't expect Aunt Bu to be so eager, so she smiled and nodded.

Cuixiang hurriedly got out of Taohong's sight and pulled her to go straight to the backyard.

Seeing how anxious she was, Second Aunt Bu still said uneasily: "Cuixiang, you girl, walk slowly, don't let the lady fall."

After hearing this, Cuixiang had to slow down and turned around and said, "I understand, Second Aunt, go get some water quickly and don't ask the lady to wait."

Aunt Bu had no choice but to agree.

When Taohong came to the Huaiyuan, she looked around and saw that except for an old mother, there were no other girls and mothers in the garden. She unconsciously curled her lips.

Cuixiang heard Cuixiang ask for hot water again and again, quite intent on sizing her up. But she was only responsible for monitoring Shao Yunshi, and she didn't want to take care of unnecessary things, let alone offer to help.

How did Cuixiang know that Taohong would think too much? She wished that Taohong would be quiet.

So, as soon as she entered the backyard, she took Taohong directly to sit on the brocade stool in the side hall, and even thoughtfully served tea and snacks.

Taohong was probably a little embarrassed by Cuixiang's enthusiasm, and said hurriedly: "Sister, stop being busy, our lady is still waiting, please hurry up and help my cousin clean up."