"Give up?" Meng Tianbo said with red eyes, "Impossible, don't get rid of me before anything happens."
"It's unreasonable," Xu Ruoshui said and went out. She had to go and see Xiao Shunzi. She didn't know if the meridians were injured. Although she knew that Mrs. Meng was cruel, she didn't expect to beat herself to death.
Not in time.
Yan'er was kept in the room, just in case Meng Tianbo needed service or something.
Xiao Shunzi's room was at the very back of Ningxiang Hall. It was said to be a room, but it was just a bed in the woodshed. The doctor had already been invited, and Xiao Shunzi was waiting in pain.
"Xiao Shunzi, your injury~~~" The blood had solidified and turned dark red. Xu Ruoshui felt very guilty.
When Xiao Shunzi saw Xu Ruoshui coming to look at him, he turned slightly to the side. Even so, he still hurt the wound, "No, it's okay. The little one has rough skin and thick flesh, and can withstand a beating."
"It's all because I didn't think carefully and you got beaten."
"This matter has nothing to do with the eldest mistress. The eldest young master is very kind to the little one. The little one just suffered a flesh and blood pain. It's really nothing."
Meng Tianbo bought Xiao Shunzi in just a few days. It was not easy. He was indeed right. Xiao Shunzi was worth buying. If you think about it more deeply, he was also worthy of trust.
Doctor Zhou came over to see the injury, but it was inconvenient for Xu Ruoshui to be present. After leaving, he suddenly felt that he had nowhere to go. He had to face Meng Tianbo back at Ningxiang Hall, and it felt like it was not the right time to go to Chunhui Courtyard.
While he was wandering around, Baomei came over and said that Madam has an invitation.
Xu Ruoshui adjusted her mind and passed. Although she was a little hesitant, she couldn't escape from it.
In the flower hall, Mrs. Meng's face had always been cold. When she saw Xu Ruoshui, she smashed the Buddha in her hand on the table. "Late Qiu, why didn't you let Tian Bo get drunk?"
Come and say something?"
"My daughter-in-law doesn't quite understand what mother means."
"Then the idiot's disease can infect you, how come you are also stupid? I didn't hire you to serve Tianbo so that you can eat and play around all day long. I also asked you to keep an eye on him, and you actually
All forgotten."
It was expected that Xu Ruoshui was suddenly questioned. It was Mrs. Meng who bought it in late autumn, and Mrs. Meng's explanation was of course indispensable. Unfortunately, Xu Ruoshui didn't remember anything at all, and could only respond vaguely, "My daughter-in-law has not forgotten.
"
"How could I forget all about it? This young mistress is so capable." Mrs. Meng said sarcastically.
"My daughter-in-law dare not forget my mother's teachings. My daughter-in-law didn't think it was a big deal when the young master got drunk, so I didn't report it to you."
"Oh? You're so eloquent," Mrs. Meng said angrily, "Let's forget about it. From now on, you have to tell me every move Tianbo makes, do you understand?"
"My daughter-in-law knows," Xu Ruoshui would have to follow Meng Tianbo every day.
In the following days, Meng Tianbo could not be separated from Xu Ruoshui, and Mrs. Meng also received news about him every day. They were all ordinary things and did not attract her attention at all.
It was only about ten days before the Marquis of Anyang arrived at the Meng Mansion. Hearing that the courtyard at the second entrance was almost repaired, Meng Tianbo decided to go there to have a look, and Xu Ruoshui naturally accompanied him.
As soon as I entered the second door, I saw some maids coming in and out one after another, fetching water, sweeping the floor, and cleaning everything in an orderly manner. The courtyard has been named "Jingxuan", which means respect and humility.
Entering this time, Xu Ruoshui felt as if he had arrived in a fairyland. The pavilion had all been renovated, and the curtains were made of Su brocade, second only to Shu brocade.
It looks gorgeous; the stone tables in the pavilion have been moved away and replaced with smooth and warm marble, which still flows with gentle moisture in the autumn colors; the flower statue is filled with peonies, which symbolize wealth, with single petals and multiple petals.
The petals and double petals are arranged in an orderly manner, and the colors of the flowers are white, yellow, pink, red, purple and other colors. The water channel under the curved corridor diverts the water from the lotus pond, and there are also a lot of flowers in it.
The little orange koi carp swims freely in the water, and the pebbles below are clearly visible in the running water.
Meng Tianbo took all these in his eyes one by one before leaving with Xu Ruoshui, and he would record them one by one after returning.
After leaving the 'Jingxuan', Xu Ruoshui pulled him towards the right courtyard, "Where are you taking me?" he asked in a low voice. He could only pretend to be in a place where people were coming and going.
"Just follow me." Xu Ruoshui has always wanted to find out about the well in 'Wangmei Garden'.
After sneaking to the entrance of the courtyard, Meng Tianbo stopped when he saw the three words "Wangmei Garden" and asked, "What on earth do you want to do?" His voice was so low that he did not dare to be noticed.
"This yard is very strange. It is bigger than Jingxuan, but my mother doesn't use it. There is a well in it which is very strange. It is covered with wooden boards and weighed down with stones..." Before Xu Ruoshui could finish, Meng Tianbo
He had already turned around and left. Xu Ruoshui chased him all the way to Ningxiang Hall.
Xu Ruoshui was upset and didn't talk to him when he returned to the house. Meng Tianbo was focused on remembering what he saw in the afternoon, and neither of them said a word before going to bed. Xu Ruoshui felt empty in his heart.
I blew out the lamp early and pretended to take a rest.
At about midnight, Meng Tianbo turned over and got off the kang. This made Xu Ruoshui, who was still awake, prick up her ears alertly. Then she heard the sound of him going out. She didn't even bother to put on her shoes and followed him out quietly, hiding under the door.
Finally, he peeked his head out secretly.
Meng Tian still fired a spark into the sky, and two figures jumped in as before, "Young Master."
"There's someone." One of the black figures moved behind the door with a "sudden" sound, and caught Xu Ruoshui out. When he saw that it was a woman, the man raised his hand and aimed at her neck, trying to chop her down.
"Wait a minute," Meng Tianbo stretched out his hand to stop her, "let her go."
"Young Master, we can't let anyone discover our secret." The man's voice was hoarse.
"She is one of our own," Meng Tianbo took Xu Ruoshui's hand and pulled her behind him, "your young lady."
The two men in black looked at each other, no longer suspicious.
Meng Tianbo took a piece of paper from his sleeve and handed it over, "Help me check the prices of these things. I will need them in the next two days."
"Yes." The two of them agreed.
Xu Ruoshui could only hide behind Meng Tianbo and listen to his instructions to the two of them.
"In addition, go out here and go to the second entrance. There is a courtyard on the right and a well in the middle. Check if there is anything strange in the well," Meng Tianbo just finished the order and immediately added, "If there is anything strange, tell me to make the matter bigger. Be sure to
Make it known to everyone.”
"Yes." The two of them just obeyed without asking for any reason.
After the two left, Meng Tianbo turned around and picked up the barefooted Xu Ruoshui. Without saying anything else, he put her on the bed and turned around to leave.