Han Changmu helped Yao Yao put Li Erniang into the car. After settling them properly, he ordered Jin Yu to go back to the house and lowered his voice: "There is still a vacant yard in the house."
Jin Yu concentrated for a moment: "Yes, there is an empty courtyard next to your study, Prince, but it is a bit small, with only two main rooms."
Han Changmu nodded and said: "Okay, after returning home, you and Mrs. Liu will clean up the yard in person. Don't disturb anyone."
Jin Yu looked stern and nodded hurriedly: "Yes."
But he felt something was wrong in his heart. It was understandable that his eldest son took a trip to Pingkangfang and brought out a girl. But what happened to the man he brought out? He looked very ordinary. Is he still worthy of being a hidden beauty in a golden house? .
He gained a new understanding of his master's character.
The carriage drove smoothly into the gate of Prince Han's residence in Yongchangfang.
Han Changmu naturally entered through the main entrance, while Jin Yu drove the car directly to the corner gate where carriages and horses were used, drove all the way into the other courtyard, and together with Yao Yao, sent Li Erniang and Gu Dalang in the car into the other courtyard, and called Mrs. Liu over Clean up the house.
Liu's hands and feet were nimble. Although she was cleaning up alone, she was not in a hurry. While she was cleaning up, she secretly glanced at Li Erniang and Yao Yao. Li Erniang was sallow and thin, looking weak, but Yao Yao was apricot. Her eyes were curved and her lips looked very festive, and she couldn't help but feel a little strange.
These two girls and the favored girl Qing Qian in the inner courtyard are clearly of three different styles.
And the prince placed the girl next to the study, and did not allow any outside news. He clearly doted on the girl more. After all, the study in the courtyard was only a few steps away.
Mrs. Liu became more and more frightened as she watched. When she went out to clean up, she saw Jin Yu guarding the medicine jar in the kitchen. She hurried over and asked in a low voice: "Hey, Master, what is the background of the people in this room? The prince even drew it up himself." Got the prescription."
Jin Yu hissed lowly, glared and said, "You dare to inquire about the prince's affairs."
Mrs. Liu sighed and said seriously: "When the Crown Prince came to Beijing, the prince told him to write a letter telling him about the Crown Prince's situation in detail. The Crown Prince is about to take a concubine. It's such a big thing, so we have to write it quickly. Do you want to write a letter to the prince?"
Jin Yu quickly covered Mrs. Liu's mouth: "Don't talk nonsense. If you haven't said anything about your horoscope yet, don't alarm the prince yet."
Mrs. Liu was stunned. She had already received it in her mansion, and she didn't even have to write a word about it. This must be too difficult.
Jin Yu knew what Mrs. Liu was thinking, but their master's heart was as deep as the sea and was really unpredictable, so he whispered: "Don't think about it. The girl who helped clean up is named Yao Yao. She joined the army in Jingzhao Mansion and followed the prince. I don’t know the name of the girl on the Kang who is working with us on errands, but she is definitely not here to be the prince’s concubine. It is probably related to the case. You should be more careful with your words. Don’t let anyone know that these people are in the house, let alone let anyone know that these people are in the house. The one at the back knows."
The playful look on Madam Liu's face disappeared and she nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, I know the seriousness and I will take good care of you, and the news will never be leaked."
The room had been tidied up, the big kang was burning warm, and a charcoal pot was placed on the floor. Yao Yao twisted the handkerchief and kept wiping Gu Dalang's face and hands.
Li Erniang looked around with red eyes. Although the furnishings in this room were simple, everything was extremely luxurious. Even though she was born in a poor family and had never seen such rich furnishings, she could still see that these things were not something ordinary people could afford. Affordable.
She also remembered that when she entered the courtyard just now, the carriage walked from the gate of the mansion for a full cup of tea before stopping in the front hall, which showed how big the mansion was.
She couldn't help but feel a little timid and asked tremblingly: "Ah Yao, where is this?"
Yao Yao poured the hot water and handed it to Li Erniang, and said gently: "Don't be afraid, this is the palace of Prince Han. Prince Han is now the Major Envoy of the Internal Security Department. Who in the world can avenge you and Brother Gu? It’s just him.”
Li Erniang was shocked, her eyes widened, and she stuttered: "Nei, Nei, Nei Wei Department, young envoy?"
She didn't recognize the Prince of Han, nor had she heard of it, but she had heard of the Internal Security Department. All officials in the world were afraid of this place. It turned out that the good-looking and talkative young man was from the Internal Security Department. Sir, it is really possible for their family's grievances to be cleared.
There were tears in her eyes and she was about to cry: "Really, really?"
Yao Yao blinked his eyes, forced back the sour feeling, and nodded heavily: "Really, you and Brother Gu have been waiting for this day to see the light of day again."
The two of them looked miserable, crying and laughing. Suddenly there were soft footsteps outside the door, and then someone knocked on the door.
Yao Yao was stunned. The only one who could play such a trick in her own house was Han Changmu. She coughed lightly and said with a smile: "My lord, you don't have to be so polite in your own house."
Han Changmu heard the joke in Yao Yao's words, pushed the door open, shook his head and said helplessly: "Although the words are good, they don't sound so good."
Yao Yao leaned forward and cut off a piece of candle wick. The candle flame became a little brighter. She curled her lips and smiled softly, but her eyes, as clear as clear water, could not be more sincere. She held her chin and turned around with a smile: "Your Majesty has a kind heart, and his kindness is comparable to that of a disciple of the Bodhisattva. Even if he is in a humble position, he cannot catch up to you."
Han Changmu choked up. Is this a good thing? Why did he feel like a donkey's liver and lungs! !
He decided not to waste words with Yao Yao, lest he die young due to anger. He sat upright, looked at Li Erniang, whose eyes were red, and said gently: "Are you Li Erniang?"
This tone was like the spring breeze in March, gently blowing through the grass and the orioles flying, but Yao Yao shivered inexplicably and looked at Han Changmu with strange eyes. He now looked like a big-tailed wolf.
Li Erniang looked at Han Changmu under the shadow of the lamp. The handsome young man was as gentle as jade. She ignored that he was a ruthless young envoy of the Internal Security Department, so she naturally trusted him a little more. She lowered her eyes and said yes.
Han Changmu twisted his sleeves and looked at Li Erniang playfully. She was obviously a girl who was inexperienced in the world. She suffered such a big loss five years ago, but she didn't make any progress at all. She was so unguarded against others. I really don't know what she is doing. How did she survive five years?
He moved his eyes to look at Yao Yao. These two people must have been living under her wings in the past few years, and she had to take care of them.
What is she doing this for? Gu Dalang is good-looking, and can he get a good reputation by helping them?
Yao Yao noticed Han Changmu's questioning gaze. She turned a blind eye, lowered her head, took a sip of tea, and said, "This tea is good."
This made her attitude clear. Now that a person has entered the Prince's Mansion and is in the hands of Han Changmu, it is Han Changmu's ability to ask questions and get what they ask in the end. She will only watch with cold eyes, but will not overstep his authority.
Han Changmu raised his eyebrows and continued to ask gently: "Li Erniang, can you tell me in detail what happened five years ago?"
Li Erniang's face suddenly changed, as if she remembered some unbearable memory, her whole body was shaking with fear, and her lips became pale and bloodless.
In the past five years, there has not been a day when she has not been frightened and uneasy. Sometimes she just wants to open her brain, pluck out the memories from five years ago, tear them up, smash them and burn them, so that she will never think about them again. .
She used all her strength to suppress her fear. She felt as if she had lost all strength. She leaned weakly on the wall beside the kang, her lips murmured, and after struggling for a long time, it was very difficult to explain everything that happened five years ago. What he said is not much different from what Yao Yao said before, but there are more details.
Han Changmu nodded and asked gently: "As you said, since Yuan Niang is married, why didn't Gu Dalang go with her on the day she returned home?"
Li Erniang shook her head, looked at Yao Yao, and whispered: "I don't know."
Han Changmu calmly narrowed his eyes and asked again: "Since Father Li took you away from the capital, why did you come back again, how did you meet Gu Dalang, and where is Gu Dalang's mother-in-law."
Li Erniang wept silently: "As soon as my father and I escaped from the capital, someone was chasing us. It was Brother Gu who arrived in time, rescued my father and me, and took us to live in Jingyang County. Two years ago, The Jingyang County Government Office came to arrest Brother Gu on the charge of colluding with Tibet, and beat Aunt Gu and my father to death on the spot. Brother Gu tried his best to protect me and escaped from Jingyang County, but he was seriously injured and fell into coma. Later, I met A Yao. , she protected us back to the capital, and A Yao has been taking care of us for the past two years."
Han Changmu showed an expression that was true. He knew Yao Yao very well, and she would never risk her life to save someone for no reason.
He did not shy away from Yao Yao, who was listening beside him, and asked calmly: "Li Erniang, have you known Yao Yao before?"
Li Erniang shook her head: "I don't know him."
Han Changmu touched his bare chin and narrowed his eyes slightly: "Then why did you believe her so easily and go back to the capital with her? Aren't you afraid that she is also here to harm you?"
Yao Yao didn't even raise his head when he heard this. He just looked at the light amber tea rippling slightly and sneered.
Li Erniang was stunned for a moment, frowned tightly, and said hurriedly: "When I met A Yao, Brother Gu woke up for a moment, glanced at A Yao, and just said that I would follow her from now on. Passed out again.”
Han Changmu glanced at Yao Yao and continued to ask Li Erniang: "Did Gu Dalang never wake up in the past two years?"
Li Erniang cried again: "I woke up, but my body is much worse than before, and I can no longer walk on both legs. Many doctors have come to see me, but they all say there is nothing that can be done."
While he was talking, Jin Yu cooked the medicine and brought it in. He gently placed it on the small table and then left in silence.
Seeing this, Yao Yao silently held the medicine bowl, lifted up the skinny Gu Dalang, and fed the medicine spoonful by spoonful.
Han Changmu looked at this scene and felt something was wrong. Yao Yao's movements were very careful and gentle, as if he was protecting a rare treasure.
