(4)
The sky was blue and the color was pleasant. It should have been a good time for an outing. The streets were crowded with people, whether in the new street or the old street, old and young, men and women, everyone was chatting and laughing, their faces were slightly red like peach blossoms, and their smiles never dropped.
They greeted each other, not caring whether they were acquaintances. The butchers and tea sellers kept shouting there, and everyone gathered around them. The shelves were quickly emptied, and the teacups were all used up. Several people shared one. Teacups are quite common. Although the emperor's joyful birthday banquet has ended, the enthusiasm of the people in the city has not diminished at all, just to make this beautiful day come true.
The truth about her father's death may not be the most important thing to Yao Caiwei, but the overflowing joy and happiness on the street seemed too crowded, making it difficult for her to breathe.
She was pushed forward by smiling people, her face was pale and she was sweating profusely. In fact, she was not without conditions to hire a carriage. Riding in a carriage would not be more embarrassing than walking among the people on foot, but she did not choose to take a carriage.
Sudden changes often cause people to question everything they have experienced in the past in a short period of time. It is like a mirror, they have clearly seen it, but after knowing everything, they no longer dare to believe it.
In order to feel the reality of "living" again, Yao Caiwei walked forward with bumps and bumps.
Suddenly, a human-powered unicycle carrying cargo hit her. She was unable to dodge and fell to the ground together with the cargo. Her foot sprained, and she couldn't help but burst into tears when she looked at the bruises on the wound.
"Woooooooo..."
The porter came over at a loss and greeted: "Madam, I was blind at the moment and didn't see clearly. You...you sir have a lot. I will send you back. Can you please don't blame the villain?"
Yao Caiwei didn't agree, and of course she didn't blame anyone. All she was thinking about at this time was the past that was made more profound by the physical pain.
When she was young, she was forced to give up her relationship with Qingmei and become the wife of a man with a broken sleeve because of her traditional ideas and her opposition to the party. The unwillingness in her heart, and the regret of choosing to compromise when she was young and timid, this is her past. But today, when Bai Feng told her how her father was killed, Yao Caiwei's past no longer existed.
The thoughts of childhood sweethearts, the time they had let each other down... Her youth was completely over.
"Make way, everyone..." A girl in Miao costume came over and apologized to the porter. She casually took a hairpin from her head and handed it over, saying, "I'm really sorry. My sister from the slave family has been there lately. I'm not in good health, so I'm causing trouble to this big brother."
The porter declined politely: "No, no, no, how dare I ask you for something from such a noble lady? Just don't blame the villain, young lady and madam."
"Take it!" The Miao girl put the hairpin on the other party's body, immediately helped Yao Caiwei get into the carriage, and hurried back to the hotel.
As a daughter of a noble family since childhood, she should abide by etiquette and etiquette. It was unjust to marry Zhao Kuo for the second time. Now she is kneeling down to kill her father's enemy. After the impact of tragic reality, Yao Caiwei's will has become very fragile.
According to the usual practice, after returning from the trip, the ladies had to take a bath and change clothes before meeting Zhao Kuo. Just as they were sitting in the bath, Yao Caiwei suddenly had a seizure and shouted: "Blood, it's all blood!"
Then, she started wiping her body like crazy, rubbing it with her palms and picking at it with her nails. She didn't stop until blood oozed out and scratches were left.
Ajuan naturally stopped quickly when she saw this, but when she wanted to change Yao Caiwei's clothes, she refused again and again: "No, no, I won't wear these clothes..."
Zhao Kuo personally selected these clothes for her.
"Okay, let me show you the clothes I brought from home." Ajuan obviously understood the meaning. He put on a pair of Miao clothes for her, held her hand and went back to the house to rest together. Go to Zhao Kuo to say hello.
Yao Caiwei curled up next to the young girl and asked timidly: "Why are you still by my side? Don't you hate me very much?"
"The slave family should have hated you...but the slave family can't hate you anymore." After Ajuan spoke, the two of them fell into a long silence.
Yao Caiwei raised her melancholy eyes and looked at the other person's profile. This was the first time she took a closer look at this "wild girl" who appeared out of nowhere.
Ever since she was a child, she had disliked the smell of wild flowers. She felt that they were too colorful and lacking in aftertaste, and could not bring out the character and temperament of the rich young lady. Now, she finally knew who was the frog in the well.
She suddenly assumed a posture that was almost begging for mercy, but with a very ceremonial sense, she sat in front of Ajuan, bowed her head in greeting, and begged him to forgive her for what she had done in the past.
"It's okay." Ajuan smiled stupidly, she was always so unguarded: "Just have a good rest today, and then go to Zhao Kuo to ask for clarification after you have sorted out your thoughts."
Yao Caiwei laughed at herself: "Nangzhi, will you tell me about this?"
After a while, Su Qing, who had been waiting silently beside the two ladies, suddenly said outside the door: "Master Zhao, the two ladies asked me to tell you that I am very tired after traveling. Please forgive me for not being able to serve today."
"You came back and you didn't know me? Get out of the way, I want to go in!" After Zhao Kuo finished speaking, Su Qing did not stop him and let him walk into the room: "Why is today so special? The two ladies are actually willing to be in the same room. ?”
Ajuan said: "Does your husband like that we continue to fight openly and secretly?"
"What's wrong? Sister Juan is a little strange today." Zhao Kuo walked around half a circle, looked at Yao Caiwei again, and was even more surprised: "Caiwei actually wore Miao clothes today. Could it be that the clothes I made for you don't fit? "
At this time, Yao Caiwei couldn't hold it anymore and suddenly rushed in front of Zhao Kuo and asked repeatedly: "Did you kill my father?"
"What? Say it again." Zhao Kuo was caught off guard.
"Did you kill my father?"
Zhao Kuo was suspicious for a moment, then lowered his posture and explained in a tortuous way: "But what did that fellow Bai Feng say to you to confuse your minds? I have my own reasons for this, and I hope the two ladies can listen to me. A few words."
"Since my husband has not denied it, does that mean he has admitted it?" Yao Caiwei turned around angrily with tears in her eyes, not wanting to face Zhao Kuo no matter what.
"If I hadn't made this determination, then the entire Yao family would have died! How could they let you go, Caiwei, because they want to have the power?" Zhao Kuo gently held Yao Caiwei's arm, wanting to slowly embrace her in his arms. But he was decisively pushed away.
"Them? Who are they!" Yao Caiwei said: "You killed my father, you are my father-killing enemy!"
Zhao Kuo replied: "They are the merchants and nobles of Yuyi Town who have been secretly supporting the Zhao family. If I don't kill General Yao, then they will definitely kill you too! I just want you to live well." , you know, I have always thought this way, Caiwei, you know..."
Although it is moved with emotion and reason, it cannot change the facts.
"Don't come over!" Yao Caiwei said: "If you still miss the old love, let me be here alone. I don't want to see you for the time being... for the time being."
"Caiwei, Caiwei! Don't believe Bai Feng and his monstrous words to deceive the public. That guy has a deep grudge with me and will never say anything good about me." Zhao Kuo went over and grabbed the other person's wrist and held on to it, even if With Ajuan beating and scolding him, he didn't want to admit that he had done anything wrong.
"Let go, it hurts." Yao Caiwei was shocked and frightened.
After a moment, Su Qing, who had been waiting outside the door for a long time, came in and stopped Zhao Kuo from what he would do next. He said, "Don't you always say that you are a gentleman? How can a gentleman be violent to a woman?"
"You dare to stop me? You are just a disciple of the Zhao family." Zhao Kuo glared at Su Qing fiercely, and sparks seemed to fly where the two people's eyes met.
Su Qing said disdainfully: "I have never been a retainer of the Zhao family. I am just a retainer of Zhao Xiaomei. She asked me to protect the two ladies and no one can harm them."
"Hahaha, the flower picker turned into the flower protector?" Zhao Kuo said sarcastically: "Don't think that I don't know your intentions. You want to have a good relationship with my sister, but you don't have the consent of my elder brother. Do you think this can be done? ?"
Su Qing did not show any weakness and retorted: "Young master, you really understand me! But in fact, the reason why I am willing to stay with my little sister is because she is the only one in Yuyi Town who is still working for my former academy disciple. 'For the sake of protecting what Brother Bai left behind, I must do this!"
"You!" Zhao Kuo gradually became angry with embarrassment, but his "demeanor" as the head of the family made him calm down quickly: "Okay, no matter whether you go or stay, I will not stop you. You just believe that Bai Feng With these words, put aside all the friendship I had with you in the past!"
After finishing speaking, Zhao Kuo left with a puff of sleeves.
