The small Buddhist hall is located in the courtyard of Fushoutang. It is the place where the old lady burns incense and chants Buddha's name.
It was said to be a reflection, but it was not punished by kneeling.
They are just locked here and not allowed out, and they are not given food or drink.
Chuntao felt a little aggrieved, "It was clearly Haitang's fault, why are we punished here?"
Song Yu knelt down on the futon and made the picture of pine and eagle, smelling the faint sandalwood in the room, her heart was extremely calm.
Hearing this, she smiled and said, "She was slapped more than ten times and fined half a year's monthly payment. We just closed the small Buddhist hall, aren't you satisfied?"
Chuntao smiled foolishly, "If Miss said so, I would really feel happy when I saw Haitang being beaten!"
"Then why do we care so much? Compared to her, our punishment is nothing."
"But this is the first day we moved to Fushou Hall, and you were locked up in the small Buddhist hall by the old lady. Who among those people will respect you in the future?"
Song Yu smiled and shook her head, "What are you talking about?"
"After staying in the Hou Mansion for nearly three years, who has ever respected me? Don't expect this situation to change in Fushou Hall just because Grandma Chen said politely that I am the master."
"I think the people in the old lady's courtyard are very well-behaved. If we get a blessing in disguise this time, our life will really be easier than when we were in Biyan Pavilion."
Song Yu shook her head, "The old lady is fair in dealing with things. As long as she doesn't deliberately treat her harshly like the madam, I will be very satisfied."
"The lady is right."
Chuntao's newly ignited hope was extinguished again, and after a moment her eyes relaxed.
"Anyway, if you clean up Begonia, I will be happy!"
Being taught a lesson by the old lady in front of so many people, Haitang will probably lose her prestige in the future!
It's getting dark.
Aoki lingered outside the study for a long time, not daring to go in.
After coming back from Biyan Pavilion that day, the second master's face looked ugly for several days. He really didn't want to get into trouble at this time.
After hesitating for a long time, when he was about to leave, a voice came from the room.
"Just tell me if you have anything to say."
Aoki bravely entered the door.
"Second Master, Miss Haitang is crying and clamoring for death in the room. Look at this..."
"Why?"
"I heard that Granny Chen, who was beside the old lady, slapped her down for more than ten times today, and now her face is swollen. She said that she had been humiliated by the second master, and that she had no shame in living anymore."
Shen Zhan put down the book in his hand, "How could Grandma Chen hit her for no reason?"
"I heard, I heard it's related to the matter at Biyan Pavilion..."
Aoki hesitated.
"I guess it's because Haitang has always had a grudge against Miss Song, and relying on your favor, she went to show off her power in front of Miss Song today. Unfortunately, Grandma Chen caught her looking for trouble, so she beat her."
"Favorite?"
Shen Zhan frowned, "When did I favor her?"
"We have never had a maidservant in the courtyard. Haitang is the first one you personally asked for from Kang'an Pavilion. And you made her the steward of the courtyard. Isn't this a favoritism...?"
Shen Zhan's brows tightened even more.
He just felt something was wrong with Mr. Wei that day.
Haitang is Wei's confidant. If she comes over, not only can he cut off one of Wei's arms, but he can also learn some news about Kang'an Pavilion from her.
And with people under his nose, it will be easier to settle some accounts in the future...
How come this has become a favorite?
There was a hint of irritation between Shen Zhan's brows.
"What's wrong with her?"
"This... I don't know for sure, maybe he said some nonsense in front of Miss Song. It seems that he even pushed Miss Song?"
Shen Zhan's eyes suddenly turned cold, "Hesitation, you also want to be punished?"
"Don't dare!"
Aoki didn't dare to test anymore and quickly told the news he had heard in one breath.
"...In short, both ends are punished. Miss Song should still be in the small Buddhist hall now. I heard that she is not allowed to give away food or drink."
"Being smart!"
Shen Zhan threw the book, "She's not afraid of getting herself involved!"
Aoki held his breath, not daring to take a breath.
The room was quiet for a while.
There was a faint noise outside the hospital, mixed with a woman's cry.
Aoki raised his head cautiously, "Second Master, do you want to take care of the one outside?"
"You are becoming more kind-hearted."
Shen Zhan's voice was still tinged with anger.
"If you don't want to live anymore, just let her die. If you dare to cry again, I will kill her myself."
Just don't care.
Aoki didn't dare to speak anymore and quietly backed out.
He knew how the second master could look down on Haitang like this.
When he arrived at the servant's room, Qingmu relayed Shen Zhan's words intact.
Haitang covered her swollen face and cried so hard.
"Did you hear wrongly? How could the second master ignore me..."
"I am the maid in the second master's courtyard. The people in the old lady's room beat me like this. What's the difference between hitting the second master in the face? How can the second master ignore me!"
Aoki said with a cold face, "Miss Haitang, it's better to respect yourself."
"I have warned you a long time ago that grandma is the master and we are not someone we can mess with casually. If you didn't go to Fushou Hall to pick on her today, you would have received this beating in vain."
Haitang was stunned, "Second Master...Second Master, is it because of her that he doesn't care about me?"
She couldn't believe it.
"She is a widow, and she is also the uncle's widow. How could the second uncle...ah——"
Before she finished speaking, Aoki picked up a stone and hit her hand heavily.
Haitang screamed in pain and raised her head to see Aoki staring at her coldly.
"Some things can be said, but some things cannot be said. If Miss Haitang doesn't know what to say, it's better not to say anything for the rest of her life."
Haitang's face instantly turned pale.
"If you do good things for the second master, you will naturally be able to live peacefully in this courtyard. But if you have some ideas that you shouldn't have, don't blame yourself for being unlucky."
Does this mean that the second master really wants to kill her?
Haitang curled up and shrank in, too scared to speak.
When Aoki walked out with a cold face, the hatred in her eyes gradually showed.
If Biyan Pavilion hadn't deliberately plotted against her, how could she have received such a beating and made the second master displeased!
When she catches up with the second master, she will never let this bitch go!
The night is getting darker.
Aoki stood outside the study room and yawned, but something suddenly came out from inside.
"Come in."
He was excited and walked in quickly.
Shen Zhan pointed to the box on the table.
"There is still some ginseng given by the Holy Father last time. You can send it to Fushou Tang."
There is more than one person living in Fushou Hall now.
Aoki was confused for a moment and asked blankly:
"Are you giving it to the old lady, or..."
Facing Shen Zhan's cannibalistic gaze, Qingmu shrank his neck and picked up the box.
"The little one will be sent to the old lady."
But he was suddenly stopped by Shen Zhan.
"Is there any leftover pastry for lunch?"
Unexpectedly, the tone was very calm.
Aoki nodded hurriedly, "Yes, yes, there is still a lot left. Second Master, do you want to eat?"
After a pause, Shen Zhan glanced at him, "It's too late, I won't eat."
Why do you ask this so suddenly?
Aoki held the box in confusion and walked out.
When I was about to go out, my mind suddenly jumped and I came to my senses.
He held the box and turned back to smile at Shen Zhan.
"I understand, little one, I'll send it to Miss Song now!"
After Qingmu walked out of the yard, Shen Zhan whispered with a cold face, "You are smart."
