in spring

Chapter 53

Li You was taken aback by her, and hesitated again, thinking that this girl is so excited all of a sudden, does she really want something?It can't be... Is there any small thought?

This is not to blame for his overthinking. He usually watches coldly. Among the girls around him, except for Mei Xianglanxiang, who is the oldest, even the few girls who grew up with him and have always been close have gradually given birth to other girls. If it wasn't because he was too young, they would not have acted rashly if they were afraid of offending the heads of the house.Those who really don't care about it are mostly because they don't look outstanding or have other plans.Seeing that this little girl who was about his own age seemed to be quite honest, he was willing to entrust him with a heavy responsibility. If he really misjudged it, it would be troublesome to dismiss her. He was most afraid that she would feel resentful, so he just told him Words yelled everywhere.

So he lowered his face and asked, "Do you... have anything to ask of me?"

Chunying hesitated for a moment, feeling that he couldn't tell the nominal master that he wanted to leave his family right now, in case he thought that his plan to leave was a sign of disloyalty, and he would have no good fruit in the future, so he said: " I haven't thought of what it is now, but I can't tell in the future, if my family and I accidentally cause trouble, we will be punished, and I will ask the third young master to intercede for our family." After a pause, he continued: "Furthermore, although this errand is the third young master's intention, after all, it violated Lord Hou's order. If someone finds out, I will be dragged away and slapped across the face. Third young master must not leave me alone!"

Li You's face became brighter: "So it's like this, of course, since you are sent to do something, if others hit you, they hit me in the face. How could I let you be punished? Even if you really suffer, I will I'll make it up to you. Don't worry." Looking closely at Chun Ying's expression, although she couldn't hide her excitement, she didn't look at herself, and there was no affection in her eyes. Could it be that she didn't actually ask for that?That's good, what else can a little domestic servant ask for?It's nothing more than gold, silver, money or power, as long as she is useful to him, it's okay to give her some benefits.

How did Chunying know what was going on in his heart?Just feel excited.Although the path for the young master has already been set up, it is always good to have more confidence. The third young master is the son of the eldest son. As long as he lives without illness and disaster until the day when the prince dies, he can become the residence of the prince of the Qing Dynasty. My master, with his guarantee, the freedom of my family is even more certain.Taking a ten thousand step back, if there is a problem with the eldest young master, she can also obtain permission from the third young master. The Hou family has more children, and it is nothing to lose her Lu family.

But thinking of this, she remembered one more thing, and she was startled: Will the third young master really let her go free?The one who lives in Zhumeng Mountain Residence is so secretive that even the servants in the mansion can't see him, and there is a strange man in black guarding around the house pretending to be a ghost and not letting anyone approach him. Is it really as simple as a family friend who hides away?
Chunying asked with a trembling voice: "Then what... the third young master... is this really a secret? You won't... you won't keep your mouth shut..."

Li You was stunned for a while, and after realizing it, he opened his mouth and scolded: "Who do you think I am?!" Seeing Chunying shrinking her neck, she seemed to be a little puzzled, so she said angrily: "This matter can't be spread to the outside world. , and we can't let others find out, lest those women and girls gossip everywhere without knowing what is good or bad, and spread the wind, so that brother Nian's enemies will hear about it and make trouble, but the family is not afraid. Master Hou will never punish him for this I, the old lady and the wife know, at most they just say a few words about me, what can it do?!" He picked up the pen angrily, and then dropped it: "Do I deserve to silence this murder?!"

Chunying tried to shrink herself a little bit, and said with a smile: "Yes... how is it possible? The third young master is the most just and kind..." As long as there is no bad luck...

Seeing her like this, Li You couldn't help laughing: "Come on, do it when you know it. I have already told Mei Xiang that she will prepare the things to give and find out the reason for you to go out. You Don't worry, this matter only took two or three years, and there is already a letter outside, his enemy will soon collapse, and then our family will be able to entertain brother Nian to live at home, and never I don't need you anymore!"

After hearing this, Chun Ying was completely relieved.Two or three years passed quickly. According to her guess, there were conflicts between the young masters in the Hou's mansion, both openly and secretly. If the eldest and young master wanted to separate the family, it would probably have to wait until the third young master, the eldest son, grew up, at least at the age of 16. , can support the door, will leave, it will not take four or five years.It doesn't matter to her, but the elder sister Qiuyu was too old to marry at that time, if during this period of time, Qiuyu is arranged by the old lady to marry a servant in the house, it will be very troublesome.Now two or three years can fulfill my wish...

When Chunying walked out of the room, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up.Behind her, Li You couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth.He is the third young master of the Marquis of the Kingdom of Qing Dynasty, and he asked someone to do something. Which girl didn't rush to come here?This Chun Ying, actually pushed back three times and four times, and even regarded him as a bad person. At first, he was full of defense, and then he was worried that he would silence him...

Mei Xiang, who was guarding the door, saw Chunying coming out, and she knew the matter was over by her expression, so she hurriedly pulled her into her room, closed the door and window, then turned to face her, hesitating to speak.Chunying asked with a smile, "What's wrong with sister Meixiang? If it's what the third young master ordered, I still need your help."

Mei Xiang looked at her, sighed, and said: "Good sister, this matter... Although the third young master said it lightly, you can't be careless. If you really want to call someone out, the third young master is naturally fine. Those of us who are waiting around , not only didn't stop him, but helped him to disobey Lord Hou's will, I'm afraid he will inevitably be punished."

Chunying was shocked: "Then...then can I not do it?"

"Silly girl, what are you talking about?" Mei Xiang was a little sad, "He has identified you, how can you evade it? Well, as long as you are careful, you should be fine. Even if you meet someone on the way, just report it." The name of the third young master, most likely no one will ask about it anymore, if it is the old lady, Lord Hou and his wife, they will only ask the third young master, if it is the second young master..." She pondered for a moment, "I probably won't do things absolutely. , you have to remember to speak respectfully and don't make him angry."

Chunying responded uneasily, and Mei Xiang urged her to go to dinner first.Today the third young master wants to accompany the old lady for dinner, and the small kitchen will not be open. After the third young master leaves, when it gets dark, there will be fewer people walking around in the mansion, and even fewer people going to the garden. Great opportunity to give something away.

Chunying ate half a bowl of white rice full of thoughts, and casually ate two pieces of chicken and a few slices of cold cucumber, feeling that she lost her appetite.Seeing this, Shi'er asked her, "What's the matter? But you're sick?" Chunying shook her head, forced a smile, and said, "Sister Meixiang just asked me to go, and she said she wanted me to run another errand, maybe someone will invite me tonight Eat cakes, I can eat these. Eat slowly." After saying that, he got up to look for Mei Xiang.

When Mei Xiang brought dim sum from the small kitchen in the afternoon, she quietly left a portion behind, and Li You asked Aunt Li to stew a cup of chicken soup in her own name, wrapped it tightly with a thick cotton cloth, and put it together with the dim sum. In the box, I stuffed a newly made padded jacket into the bottom of the food box, handed them together to Chunying, and said in her mouth: "Remember, you can go in when the gatekeeper is about to leave, and the sky is still bright at this time." , There are people who come into the garden, they are not eye-catching, you can come out after dark, just pick a handful of flowers, just say I let you go." Chunying agreed one by one.

They carefully avoided the eyes of other girls, and quietly left the yard. Mei Xiang watched her enter the garden gate in person, and then suppressed her worries, and went back to Huanhuaxuan to prepare for the third young master's return at night.

Chunying entered the garden after saying hello to the woman guarding the gate. She only said that she took a shortcut to the kitchen and picked a few flowers for Mei Xiang to put in a vase at night.Although the women wondered what flowers to put in the winter night, they didn't take it to heart because they were busy changing shifts.Chunying successfully turned out of their sight and walked along the path beside the bamboo forest. Seeing no one around, she quickly ran into the forest.

A black shadow flashed, and the strange man in black appeared in front of her.Chunying had been mentally prepared for a long time, but she was still taken aback by him. She looked around, lowered her voice and yelled at the man: "The third young master sent me to deliver something to the man inside, get out of the way!"

The man in black hesitated for a moment, but still got out of the way.Chunying wondered if this meant she was asked to go by herself?Anyway, she knew the way, so she strode forward. After walking about ten steps and looking back, the man in black disappeared again.

The center of Zhumeng Mountain was very quiet, if it wasn't for the dim light from the window, Chunying almost thought there was no one inside.She walked up the steps and quietly looked around for a few times. What she hadn't noticed in a hurry last time, she could see very clearly now.The wall in front of the house was already mottled, moss grew on both sides of the steps, and a few pieces were broken at the corners. It was obviously in disrepair for a long time. Most of the black paint on the porch pillars had long since fallen off, and the words written on them could not be read. Clearly, only on the door plaque, the word "Bamboo Dream" in Dou Da can still be vaguely recognized.

Chunying cautiously called outside the door: "Is anyone there? Nian...cough, Master Nian, the third young master sent me here." She called a few times, but seeing no one answered, she walked in lightly. There are three walls of books in the room, one desk in the middle is lit with an oil lamp covered with a plain lampshade, but there is no one behind the desk.Behind the book wall, you can vaguely see a round light cover, and there are blue curtains, as if there is still a room.

Chunying went to the front of the tent and looked inside, but there was no one there.Inside the round mask is a simple table with several ebony tablets and a burner of incense.Going back again, there is a picture hanging on the wall next to it, which is written in regular lowercase letters: Sitting alone in the secluded bamboo, playing the piano and singing.People in the deep forest don't know, but the bright moon comes to shine.The signature below is "Zi Si".

Chunying suddenly felt lonely in her heart. This word is written correctly, but it always carries an indescribable atmosphere. In addition to this room, this decoration, and this memorial tablet, thinking back to the handsome young man I met once, it makes people feel Feeling faintly uncomfortable.

There was a slight sound of footsteps behind her, Chunying turned her head, and the man suddenly caught her eyes: "You are..." She smiled slightly: "Little girl, didn't I tell you not to come again? What if someone finds out What to do?" He smiled warmly, as if he was standing in a forest of bright spring flowers, but Chunying always felt that there was a bit of guard and coldness in those eyes, which made people feel very uncomfortable.

She was silent for a while before saluting: "The third young master asked me to bring you something." After finishing speaking, she put the food box in her hand on the table, opened the lid, and revealed the soup cup, snacks and cotton jacket inside.

The man was stunned for a long time before he sighed softly: "Brother You... tell me what should I say?" There was a slight warmth, and against his handsome eyebrows, he looked even more beautiful.

Chunying suddenly felt a little dizzy, the chill that had shrouded the room just now seemed to dissipate in an instant.

(It’s not easy, finally something similar to JQ appeared... >_< Actually this time it’s relatively early, right?)
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