The hanging flower door is really like a boundary, and the scenery inside and outside the door is very different. Looking around, it suddenly opens up. A piece of holly has been trimmed into various shapes. Next to it is a piece of plum trees, and there are crabapples, winter greetings, and roses. Just these things.
They are not dense, and there is enough space below. Through these, there is a vast expanse of white sky and earth, with misty water vapor steaming up. In the sky and earth stands a vague tall building, with lights on the upper floors, like a fairyland.
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Shu Yao was wondering who would live in such an upstairs, then she heard Xiyue laugh and say:
"That's the general's residence."
The stern and formidable man suddenly appeared in front of Shu Yao's eyes. Sure enough, such a tall building was the most suitable for him.
Along with the lake, there is a mountain. I think the mountain must have been there originally. There are pavilions and pavilions built on the mountain. They are scattered high and low, with winding paths leading up to them. The vermilion walls and flying yellow eaves are all in one place.
It is quiet and beautiful against the backdrop of white snow.
Walking along the lake, after walking for a while, I saw a pear tree. After passing through the pear forest, I saw a courtyard with white walls, gray tiles, and a huge stone beside the door. On the huge stone were written the words "Gantang Courtyard"
Xiyue said that she had arrived, and took a few steps forward to open the curtain, saying loudly:
"Miss Li Er is here!"
Several more maids came out of the room, all dressed the same as Xiyue. Mother Liang followed them out, stepped forward and said with a smile:
"Second Miss, please come in quickly, the old lady has been waiting for you!"
Shu Yao hurriedly followed everyone inside and saw Mrs. Yu sitting on the heated kang, leaning on a half-new hidden bag behind her and holding a string of Buddhist beads in her hand.
When Mrs. Yu saw Shu Yao, a smile appeared on her face. She invited her to sit in front of her, asked her what kind of tea she wanted to drink, and asked her to serve snacks. She let her eat a piece of snacks, paused for a while, and then said:
"The second young lady has also noticed that once your sister falls down in Magnolia Courtyard, there will be no one in charge. Ya girl is weak, she must get through it now. I was supposed to take care of her, but in this mansion
In addition to me, she also has her serious mother-in-law. Brother Yan is a concubine, and his mother is in charge of a lot of things in the house, so it is inevitable that there will be times when she is not taken care of. I have a rude favor here. Second Miss, please give me a snack.
If people don't do well, please ask the second lady to help and give some advice."
While talking, he looked at Shu Yao's expression.
Shu Yao had been feeling sorry for her sister. She had already discovered that Xu's mother was careless, so Chuntao could still be used. It was difficult for her sister to come here with a bunch of helpless people to support her. At this time, Mrs. Yu said this
, knowing that she sincerely cares about her sister, and feels close to Mrs. Yu from the bottom of her heart. Looking at Mrs. Yu’s age, she is more like a mother than a grandmother.
Shu Yao nodded hurriedly and said:
"Old madam, you are too polite. I dare not mention it. Shu Yao often doesn't think things through. When my sister comes here, she often writes letters saying that the old madam is kind and caring. My father often says that my sister is very lucky.
Now if I can get some advice from the old lady, it will be my destiny."
Seeing Shu Yao's measured progress and retreat, Mrs. Yu fell in love with her even more. She patted her hand and said:
"It's fate or not. You two sisters are like flowers. I think you like something when I see it. Ya girl... there is a child, and there is hope in the future. This child must be kept..."
As he spoke, there was a hint of sadness on his face.
Seeing this, Shu Yao hurriedly said something else. After chatting for a while, seeing that it was getting dark, Mrs. Yu said:
"I won't keep you any longer. After all, Ya Ya needs to be more careful." He greeted Xiyue and sent Shu Yao back.
Shu Yao stood up and said goodbye. When Xiyue sent them out of Gantang Courtyard, she turned around and said:
"Sister, please stay. I've memorized this route, so I won't go wrong. You're busy too, so there's no need to see me off."
Xiyue said a few polite words, thinking that dinner would be passed on soon, so she didn't insist. She gave the lantern in her hand to Liu's mother, stood at the door of the courtyard and watched them disappear, then turned and entered the courtyard.