Daughter of General

Chapter 63 Details
When copying the Buddhist scriptures, Huoxiang was at the side grinding ink for Shen Yulan.

After Shen Yulan finished copying an article, Huoxiang took out a small purse that had been hidden in her sleeve.

Shen Yulan took it over, opened it for a look, then put it back calmly, and finally took out a palm-sized wooden box, put it in, and locked it firmly inside.After finishing all this, he asked, "Did anyone find out?"

"No one found out. I took it out of the stove when I was changing the incense. I didn't touch the incense box." Huoxiang replied in a low voice: "Miss really guessed right, yesterday afternoon When it was time, the rest of the incense was taken away. It was said that since the eldest lady didn’t use it, it would be broken if it was left in vain, so it was used elsewhere.”

"Well, you didn't stop me, did you?" Shen Yulan asked again, but she had no free time in her hands, so she carefully put away the dried paper, and when the copy was finished, she nailed it in one place, and it was done. I have read a scripture.It's just that her handwriting is not good.After all, I am used to using a hard pen, and I am not used to changing to a brush all of a sudden.Fortunately, this body itself is not very good at writing.That's why Jin He didn't see anything.

"I pretended to be unhappy, and muttered a few words. The woman was not annoyed, she just raised her wife to scare me." Xu recalled the scene at that time, Huo Xiang was somewhat unhappy, her face tensed "Later the old woman took the incense and left. I quietly followed the past to have a look, and saw that when the old woman walked to the small pond, she poured all the incense into it. Fortunately, I had already collected some. Hide it, otherwise there will be no clues left?"

"You did a good job." Shen Yulan praised with a smile, then paused: "The geese leave their voices, and the boats leave their marks. How could the things that happened just be erased like this? It's just that we have to bear it now. , nothing can be done. In the future—”

Shen Yulan didn't finish speaking, firstly because she felt that there was no need to say empty words, and secondly, because she didn't want to speak too viciously.Anyway, everyone knows what will happen in the future.

Huoxiang bowed her head and said nothing, still concentrated on polishing the ink.

Shen Yulan picked up the pen, but looked at Huoxiang's quiet face with a tilted head and asked casually: "I didn't directly let you be a big girl, do you think that I, the master, is too stingy? Is it not worth working for?"

Huoxiang shook her hand, and some black ink was immediately stained on her fair fingers.But at this moment, Huoxiang didn't care about these things. She took a step back and knelt down on the ground, touching her forehead to the ground in awe and fear: "Miss, I don't dare to have such thoughts. Whoever is a big girl is naturally the eldest lady." Forget it, slaves don’t dare to have unreasonable thoughts.”

"But you are the most capable and smartest of the four of them. Moreover, you share a secret with me. No matter from which aspect, I should lean towards you, shouldn't I?" Shen Yulan still insisted With a slight smile, his tone was very soft and calm, without the slightest hint of anger.

Huoxiang's voice trembled, she just denied it blindly: "I dare not think so."

"Look at you. I'm just asking. Huoxiang, you're smart. But sometimes, the smarter you are, the easier it is for you to do stupid things. It's up to you whether you can handle it properly." Shen Yulan said softly, put down the pen, then reached out to help Huoxiang up.Looking directly into Huoxiang's eyes: "Huoxiang, you remember one sentence. A temporary honor does not mean a lifetime honor. I hope that in the future we will be comrades in arms side by side, not enemies."

After Shen Yulan said this, she let go of Huoxiang, picked up the handkerchief next to her, and said with a smile: "Wipe your hands, or you will rub your clothes on your clothes."

Huoxiang's body trembled slightly, but her expression quickly recovered, she lowered her head and said, "Let's go out and wash it, it's a pity that the handkerchief gets dirty."

"That's good. I'm getting a bit hungry by bringing a plate of snacks." Shen Yulan smiled, and then continued to copy the scriptures.

Not long after Huoxiang came in again, her expression was already normal.Shen Yulan also acted as if nothing had happened.But both of them knew it well.

Shen Yulan didn't believe that Huoxiang really didn't have such thoughts at all. After all, people go to high places and water flows to low places. But who would not be tempted if given the opportunity?But Huoxiang is indeed a good one.Capable and intelligent, that's why she said such a thing.The purpose is to remind, don't let Huoxiang get confused.

As for whether it will work or not - only Huo Xiang knows for sure.

After copying another scripture, Shen Yulan seemed to suddenly remember: "In two days, I will go to the temple again, and then you and Mama Lin will follow."

"Yes." Huoxiang agreed, and took a peek at Shen Yulan who was concentrating on copying the book. After biting her lip, she hesitated for a moment but then said suddenly: "Thank you for your reminder, Miss, I will definitely remember it. I will never think like that again.”

Shen Yulan raised her head and smiled, her eyes were soft and pure: "I didn't say those words to reprimand you. I just don't want you to think wrongly. It's best if you can think clearly."

Huoxiang responded in a low voice, but this time, the uneasiness before was gone, and her eyes were calm.

For the next few days, nothing happened.

When the day agreed with Mrs. Guangwuhou came, Shen Yulan woke up early, went to greet Mrs. Guo, and then went out.When he arrived at the temple, he was not in a hurry to see Mrs. Guang Wuhou. As usual, he first went to worship the Buddha, bought some sesame oil money, then burned the Buddhist scriptures he had copied, and worshiped Wu's tablet. Went to the meditation room.

It's just that he is not in a hurry to see Mrs. Guangwuhou, but just stays in the meditation room.Mother Lin saw her, but she didn't intend to remind or urge her, she just stood there quietly.

As a result, after resting for half an hour, someone knocked on the door.When I opened the door, I saw that it was the girl next to Mrs. Guangwuhou.The girl smiled all over her face: "Miss Shen, our wife also came to burn incense in the temple. I heard that the young lady is also there, so I asked her to come and talk. I wonder if the young lady is free?"

Since it was an appointment long ago, Shen Yulan didn't take Qiao, and just smiled: "I didn't know if Madam was free before, so I didn't dare to interrupt rashly. Now that Madam invites you, I definitely dare not not go. Also ask my sister to lead the way."

That girl was not ahead, but only half a step behind Shen Yulan, she could guide the way without losing her status.

Shen Yulan smiled and walked all the way.In fact, there is no need to point the way, because Mrs. Guangwuhou is still in the small courtyard where she was a few times ago.Shen Yulan has been there a few times before, and although he dare not say that he is familiar with the road, he is not likely to go wrong.

Before entering the house, the girl waiting outside naturally went in to report the news. As soon as Shen Yulan entered the house, Mrs. Guangwuhou greeted her, grabbed her hand, and said with a smile: "It can be regarded as coming. I Or maybe you were afraid of me and refused to come."

Shen Yulan smiled and saluted first, and then replied: "Where? My wife won't eat me, so what am I afraid of? I'm just afraid that my wife won't be free, so I don't dare to disturb you rashly."

"Okay, okay, sit down quickly." Mrs. Guangwuhou pulled Shen Yulan to sit down affectionately, and then smiled and pushed the melons and fruits on the table in front of her: "These are fresh, you can taste them." Taste it. It’s hot, so eating some of these will relieve the heat.”

Shen Yulan couldn't refuse, so she ate a grape, and then stopped eating.However, he didn't take the initiative to mention the so-called business that Mrs. Guang Wuhou said that day, and just greeted Mrs. Guangwuhou with a smile.

Mrs. Guangwuhou saw all this in her eyes, and the emotions in her eyes were a little complicated.He felt that Shen Yulan was smart, but also felt that such a smart girl didn't know how to control her.For a while, I felt that maybe the original method should be changed.Otherwise, I'm afraid it won't work.For a moment, she couldn't help but think—if her own child was as smart as this, then things would be much simpler.

Thoughts flowed, and finally turned into a sigh.Mrs. Guangwuhou calmed down and stopped consuming it any longer. She knew in her heart that if she didn't take the initiative to say this, Shen Yulan might just think that what was said that day was just a gust of wind.

"I don't know Yulan, have you considered what I said that day?" Mrs. Guangwuhou said.Looking at Shen Yulan with a smile, his eyes were full of sincerity.

Shen Yulan was still reserved, and refused to let go easily: "Madam is vague, Yulan is stupid, and I really don't understand. I don't know if Madam can please explain in more detail?"

Mrs. Guangwuhou just laughed: "Why not?" As she said that, she straightened her face and made the girls retreat.But he didn't speak immediately, but just looked at Shen Yulan with a smile.

Shen Yulan naturally understood what Madam Guangwuhou meant.It's just that she also has her own thoughts.At that moment, Huo Xiang was only allowed to retreat, leaving Mama Lin behind.He smiled and said to Mrs. Guangwu Hou: "I am young, and I don't understand many things. Mother Lin is the mother in charge of my house, and I need her to point out many things. I don't know if Madam Lin will stay. Does Madam mind? "

Mrs. Guangwuhou thought about it seriously, and then she smiled and said: "In that case, let's keep it. It's just that what I said today, no matter what, I hope not to spread it."

Shen Yulan nodded without hesitation: "Of course."

Mrs. Guangwuhou nodded, "Business matters. I only invest in it, and I can also lend it to you. But I won't show up in person. I won't let anyone know that I'm involved."

"Oh? Does the lady want a puppet?" Shen Yulan raised her eyebrows lightly, and asked with a bit of a joke.

Mrs. Guangwuhou was taken aback for a moment, then came back to her senses, and said with a smile: "Of course not. What I mean is, I just pay the money, and you will be fully responsible at that time. But I will share half of the dividend. Of course, I will send a big shopkeeper over , to help you manage the accounts."

(End of this chapter)