Chapter 227: Knowing the truth and warmth in adversity
Dusk, the sky is cloudy.
Chi Su lit the lamp early and made the wick longer.
Xue Hengzhao sat at the table, with a thick stack of account books, paper and pen in front of him.
"I'm not in a hurry to light the lamp. I can see clearly now with the light of the sky." Xue Hengzhao raised his eyes and looked at Chi Su.
"Okay, ancestor, don't worry about this little lamp oil." Chi Su said, "You should take it easy and don't get exhausted."
"I remember that these account books are complicated and messy, making it difficult to sort and search them." Xue Hengzhao said, "Our empress is now in charge of this business, so we have straightened it out and it will be convenient to use in the future."
"That's what I say, but the work is not done in one day. These are all old accounts that have been piled up for decades. Not to mention a timid girl like you, even a young and strong boy.
How many days does it take to get ahead?" Chi Su's eldest sister warned, "You stayed up a little late yesterday, so you won't do it today."
"I rested at 8 o'clock yesterday, so it's not too late." Xue Hengzhao pursed his lips, "Besides, I didn't do anything at all the whole day."
"That's not what I said. My grandmother often warned us when she was here that we would rather use our strength than our heart.
The smarter a person is, the worse his health will be, because thinking is the most harmful thing.
Muddle-headed roughnecks like us fall asleep and forget about things, but there is an advantage in not being sick."
"People are born in various shapes, and there is no difference between them," Xue Hengzhao smiled, "People like you are blessed and have their own arrangements from God."
"Stop trying to flatter me. Anyway, the empress ordered me to keep an eye on you and not get tired." Chi Su said harshly, but her hand gently pinched Xue Hengzhao's cheek.
"I am sensible and will never tire myself out," Xue Hengzhao promised.
"I hope you keep what you say. You are good at everything else, but you forget to rest when you start working." Chi Su said, "I got up early and agreed to go see Fu Fei. I will go now.
Find her. I’ll keep an eye on you when she comes back.”
"Now the Tenth Princess is not as good as before. Even with the Queen's favor, she can only take care of the Tenth Princess, mother and daughter.
The rest of the servants must be scrimping on food and clothing. Fu Fei is soft-tempered, simple and easily bullied.
We can also make her life easier by taking care of her every now and then."
"I saw her a few days ago and she even cried with me." Chi Su couldn't help but sigh, "Ma Cai is in a bad mood, and the people below him will be scolded if they are not careful.
Not to mention being bullied by other people in daily life."
"Wherever there are people, it is inevitable to flatter others and put them down, and the people in this palace are even better at watching people order their dishes. You can give her the snacks that the queen gave her when she got up early. I still have two clothes that I don't have to wear.
Bring her clothes as well." After saying this, Xue Hengzhao picked up the pen and continued busy with his own business.
Here Chi Su packed up her things and opened the door to go out.
When I arrived outside Fangcongyuan, I grabbed an old woman and asked her to go in and send a message to Lin Fufei to come out and meet her.
The old grandma came out after being gone for a long time and said to Chi Su: "I want the girl to know that Miss Lin is not in the yard, saying she went out to walk the cat."
He laughed again, stretched out his hand to Chi Su and said, "I guess you have something to give her, why not give it to me. It's getting dark now, girl, go back and rest!"
Chi Su put her hand back and said, "I won't bother you anymore, I'll go look for her."
She knew that if this thing fell into the hands of others, there would be nothing left when Lin Fufei returned.
The woman had a disappointed look on her face, but she didn't say anything. She just smiled and turned back.
Lin Fufei did go out to walk the cat. The cat usually gets very excited when the sun goes down. If you don't take her out for a walk, she will scratch the doors and windows, barking and jumping.
Therefore, Lin Fufei took it out for a walk every evening, and then went back and locked it in the house, for fear that it would get lost or be beaten to death at night.
Although she is timid and cowardly, she does her job conscientiously.
Knowing that the tenth princess could not live without this cat, she was extra careful.
There is a wall of trees diagonally in front of Miwuyuan, and green buds have already grown on the branches.
The weather will still be cool in the morning and evening, but it won’t be a problem as long as you wear thicker clothes.
There is no one living in Miwuyuan and it is always locked.
In addition, at this time, there were few people walking around.
The black cat jumped up to the treetop and scratched its claws on it.
In a corner under the tree, Lin Fufei was talking to a person.
"I don't know what the name of this snack is. I have to display many kinds of snacks every day in my project. I thought this was very interesting, so I gave you a piece." The man said and wrapped one in a handkerchief.
He handed the snack to Lin Fufei.
"Thank you, I'm hungry." I could tell that Lin Fufei was very happy.
"Didn't you have dinner? If I had known better, I would have brought you two more yuan." The man's tone was a little regretful.
"Nowadays, when we eat, a group of people gather in a big room. There are only a few vegetables and rice in total, and whoever eats it quickly will be full.
People like me can't always get ahead, so it would be nice to get some leftovers, not even vegetable soup." Lin Fufei said calmly because she was used to it.
"Then I'll come back tomorrow and bring you some more snacks," the man said.
"Don't, I brought too much and I can't finish it. If others see it, it will be revealed.
The snacks you have there are different from those elsewhere. If anyone accuses me of stealing them, they will beat me to death." Lin Fufei also stayed in the palace for a year or two, so she knows that she needs to be careful about some things. p>
"Don't be afraid. If anyone falsely accuses you, I will bear witness for you." The man puffed up his chest.
"That's even worse. That way I will die faster." Lin Fufei was so frightened that she shook her head desperately.
"Is that Sister Fufei over there?" Chi Su found this place and looked at the shadowy figure behind the trees from a distance, as if someone was standing.
"Hey, it's me, Sister Chi." Lin Fufei hesitated for a while before agreeing.
When Chi Su walked past, he seemed to see a figure crossing from the opposite side. He smiled and asked Lin Fufei: "Who was standing here with you just now? Why did the person walk away when I came?"
"No, my sister must be dazzled." Lin Fufei said, the darkness of the night hid the blush on her face.
Chi Su didn't mind either. Judging from the man's stature and shape, he was probably some young eunuch passing by.
"Heng Zhao is busy. I came out alone. I'll give you these snacks and some clothes." Chi Su said, handing the things over, "These two clothes are from Heng Zhao. Maybe they will make you look longer.
Change it yourself!
And this snack, don’t eat it alone, share some with the people around you, and buy some as well.”
"Sister Chi, thank you so much to you and Sister Xue for always thinking of me." Lin Fufei couldn't help but her eyes were red, "It's just that I can't go to your place, so you can say hello to her for me!"