On the Difficulties of Escape in Ancient Times

Chapter 375 Earn

After the incidents in the city and the general's mansion, Madam Li also kept the rear quarters in order, and now the rules are very strict.

The old women and maids in the inner courtyard were also afraid that they would be caught by the lady and killed as an example to others.

Therefore, when they heard that Xiao Xiao wanted to go to the outer courtyard, the two maids did not dare to let her step out of the hanging flower gate: "Grandma, please wait a moment, I will go and ask the master to come over."

Xiao Xiao heard from the maid that the mistress was also in the outer study. She had no intention of disturbing her and the general, nor did she want to force her way out. "Okay, just say I have something urgent to do and ask you to come quickly."

The old woman responded, bowed and saluted, then hurried to the study in the outer courtyard.

Another old woman quietly moved her fat body and stood in the middle of the hanging flower gate.

Xiao Xiao held back her laughter and pretended she didn't see it.

After all, once Li Yan calls a doctor, the people in the backyard will soon know that Aunt Mo is unwell.

Well, she is also the daughter-in-law. If she can't help laughing now, she will seem a little stupid.

Even if she was pretending, she had to pretend to be anxious and uneasy.

Fortunately, Xiao Xiao had never been in a hurry to find Li Yan before, and General Li was very happy to let her go. Madam Li wanted all the annoying illegitimate sons to leave, so she could only talk to the three of them.

When Li Yan strode over and heard that it was his mother who was in trouble, he turned around and went outside to find a doctor without saying a word.

"Xiao Xiao, go see your aunt, I'll be back soon."

At this time, he no longer cared about avoiding suspicion, but was more worried about the safety of his mother.

Xiao Xiao is filial, has ideas and courage at critical moments, so he can feel at ease letting her stay with Aunt Mo.

Xiao Xiao looked at his back and could only remind him: "If it doesn't work, go find my brother-in-law."

Jiang Yu waved his hand to show that he heard it.

The two maids guarding the gate finally understood why the eldest lady was in a hurry to find the eldest master. Could it be that Aunt Mo was sick?

The two maids began to mutter to each other: "After all, they are biological children. Normally, Master and Aunt Mo don't interact or talk much. Now that something has happened, it's clear how close they are."

"That's right, Aunt Mo is not a simple person."

"Of course, if it was really that simple, how could we survive until now?"

Aunt Zhu, who happened to pass by, heard what the two maids said, and made a plan in her mind, so she waited by the side.

She also wanted to make plans for her son.

The eldest grandmother has already established herself in the general's mansion and can still retain some face in front of the lady, but there is no sign of her daughter-in-law?

The lady said that she wanted to find a good marriage for her son, but it has been delayed until now.

If she waited any longer, she was afraid that the children of her eldest and second grandmothers would be born.

If he wanted the lady to value him, he had to make her understand his loyalty and know that the eldest lady was unreliable. Only then would he find another obedient and sensible daughter-in-law.

It was a very cold day and Aunt Zhu's hands and feet were cold from the cold outside. Then she saw Madam Li coming towards her.

Fortunately, General Li wanted to speak to his son alone, and now that the princess had passed away, many male owners of large families were resting directly in the outer courtyard.

So as not to do anything that you shouldn't do.

Therefore, Madam Li was in a good mood at the moment. Seeing Aunt Zhu standing at the bottom of the steps with a lantern in her hand, she smiled and said, "It's getting late and the dew is heavy. Why haven't you gone to rest yet? Is there something wrong?"

Aunt Zhu was also prepared: "Madam, you have lost a lot of weight, so I specially made some Eight Treasures Cake for you."

Mrs. Li felt relieved after hearing this: "That's thoughtful."

Then he asked her to follow him in. Anyway, her husband would not come over, and the night was long, so she wanted to talk to someone.

Then Aunt Zhu is a very good candidate.

Aunt Zhu was originally a maidservant beside her. Later, in order to share Aunt Mo's favor, she was made an concubine.

So many years have passed, and she is no longer naughty. She is cautious, sensible and well-behaved.

"Yes." Aunt Zhu followed her in, and naturally helped her take off her hairpins and rings. She also said some words that Madam Li liked to hear, and then she said casually: "When I came here earlier, I heard the old woman say that Aunt Mo was seriously ill and scared the eldest lady to the point of crying..."

"What?" Madam Li frowned and snorted unhappily, "She is the only one who has too many problems. I am not as valuable as her."

After complaining, I still asked, "So how is she now?"

"I haven't been to visit either, so I don't know." Aunt Zhu did not tell Madam Li everything she had heard.

She understood her master's thoughts too well and was more willing to believe the information she had heard herself.

If I say too much, I'm afraid Madam Li will suspect that I have bribed the maids and servants in the yard.

Mrs. Li whispered a few instructions to Mother Zhou.

Mother Zhou responded with lowered eyebrows and a pleasing look, then took a few steps back before turning around and leaving.

But before leaving, she took a special look at Aunt Zhu.

We all hang out around the lady, so naturally we can understand what she is thinking.

This Aunt Zhu definitely doesn't really care about Aunt Mo, so why did she bring up this matter?

Mother Zhou admitted that she was a petty person who changed her mind according to the situation, but she also knew how to repay kindness.

Earlier on the farm, it was the uncle and the grandmother who saved them.

Just for this reason, she kept thinking about their good points in her heart.

Madam Zhou first went to question the two maids guarding the Chuihua Gate, then went to check on Aunt Mo before returning to report: "Madam, I have heard that Aunt Mo has been feeling unwell since yesterday, and she is almost losing consciousness due to the heat."

In fact, Madam Zhou was afraid of being poisoned by Aunt Mo, so she never went in to visit Aunt Mo: "Grandma is also taking care of Aunt Mo."

Madam Li sneered in disdain: "Xiao's hands are clumsier than her feet. Let her take care of people? I'm afraid Aunt Mo won't be lucky enough to enjoy her filial piety."

Of course, Mother Zhou agreed with what she said, and then she said, "Master has gone out to get a doctor. He hasn't come back yet?"

Mrs. Li stood up and said, "Okay, I'll go and see for myself."

After all, this is the inner courtyard, and the general is busy with important matters now. I can't let him worry about these trivial matters in the inner courtyard.

Madam Li had already taken off the hairpins on her head. She was too lazy to do her makeup, so she asked her maid to simply comb her hair into a bun, and then she brought the maid and the old woman to the courtyard where Aunt Mo lived.

As soon as she entered the room, she saw Xiao Xiao sitting on a stool beside the couch, watching the maids wiping Aunt Mo's sweat and putting a hot towel on her forehead.

Looking at Aunt Mo again, her face looked ugly, she closed her eyes and groaned in pain.

"How did you alarm Mother?" Xiao Xiao didn't expect Madam Li to come so soon. "Let's go outside and talk. Otherwise, Mother will be sick."

She was not really afraid that Madam Li would get sick, but according to the rules, Madam Mo had to pay her respects.

Now that Aunt Mo is sick, Xiao Xiao wants her to be in peace.

But Mrs. Li was very satisfied with Xiao Xiao's attitude.

I think she still puts herself first.