Hanqiao had been thinking about this matter since she got back. At night, when she saw that Shen Zhonglei hadn't come over, she took the scattered silver she had saved up and went out.
She was concerned about her current status and did not go directly to see Shen Tianshu. Instead, she found a hidden position outside Shuangtang Courtyard where she could see the back door and waited patiently.
After waiting for half an hour, she finally saw Mingyu coming out of the courtyard to splash water. She hurriedly called out in a low voice: "Mingyu."
Mingyu was startled by her, and the basin in her hand fell to the ground.
"Who?"
"Mingyu, don't be afraid, it's me." Hanqiao didn't come forward, she just called out. She was afraid of scaring people, but she didn't expect to be scared anyway. She hurriedly emerged from the shadow and bent down to help. Picked up the washbasin.
"It turns out to be Aunt Guo——" Mingyu's tone was inexplicably weird.
Although Ming Yu hated Mrs. Xu very much, when she learned that Han Qiao had climbed into Shen Zhonglei's bed behind Mrs. Xu's back, she had been waiting to see Mrs. Xu's joke.
But this does not mean that she will accept the betrayal of the Lord.
Although Mingyu was sold into the Shen family as a maid, she had never suffered much since she was a child.
The original owner was soft-tempered and was kind to his subordinates.
The money from selling her and the occasional rewards from the original owner helped Mingyu's family go through the most difficult time.
Not to mention that when she was in danger in the mountains, the girl still tried her best to protect her safety.
Now even the eldest brother has joined the government and worked as a coachman. He is respectable and has a lot of money. He can earn enough to support a large family.
Everyone in the family was grateful to Shen Tianshu and asked her to work well for her master and never do anything detrimental to her master.
So in Mingyu's heart, although Mrs. Xu is not a good person, she has always been kind to Hanqiao, but Hanqiao would do such a thing, which really makes her unable to understand.
Hanqiao has seen Mingyu's eyes and tone like this a lot in the past few days.
She felt uncomfortable at first, but now she was numb. What's more, she was here to ask for help, so how could she still be so airy?
"I'm sorry, I scared you." Hanqiao handed the basin back to Mingyu, slipped a piece of silver into it and said, "I have something I want to see the eldest lady, please let me know."
If Mingyu didn't want to see her anymore, he wouldn't dare to delay Shen Tianshu's affairs.
Throwing back the money she pushed over, she said, "Aunt Guo, wait a moment, I'll go in and ask you questions."
Not long after, the little girl Mi'er ran out and said, "Aunt Guo, come in."
As Xu's personal maid in the past, Hanqiao didn't pay much attention to Shen Tianshu. She would be married sooner or later, and she actually had nothing to do with her.
He never expected that now that his status was different, he would actually ask to be in front of the eldest girl.
There were not many people in Shen Tianshu's courtyard, just one nanny, three maids, and two little maids.
Not even a single family has children, they are all purchased from outside.
Normally, Hanqiao wouldn't even bother to take a second look, but now it seems that everyone is well trained.
Even a little girl like Mi'er, who was bought less than a year ago, behaves very methodically.
Hanqiao couldn't help but think of the two she had just bought in her house. She didn't know when they would be put to use!
Mi'er brought her to the door of the house and didn't go inside. He raised the curtain to let her in.
After Hanqiao went in, he didn't see Mingyu either. Minghui took over and was led to the east compartment.
Shen Tianshu had already washed up and put on his pajamas, and let his hair down.
Her face without makeup looked even more stunning than usual. Her long, thick black hair hung down behind her, making her white and glowing.
"Aunt Guo is here." Shen Tianshu was the first to say hello, but she didn't move and just put down the book in her hand.
Mingyu on the side immediately helped her clip the bookmark and put it properly on the cabinet next to her.
"Girl, I..." Hanqiao had considered many possible situations before, but now Shen Tianshu didn't ask, just looked at her with a calm expression, which made her not know what to say.
The room was silent for a long time, and Mingyu couldn't help but said: "Aunt Guo said she wanted to see our girl, but she didn't say anything when she did? If you have nothing to do, please go back first. It's getting late and our girl should rest."
Hanqiao rubbed the corner of her clothes awkwardly, already beginning to regret her poor thinking.
Ping Niang was able to take advantage of Shen Yunhui's convenience. Now everyone in the family knows that the eldest girl has a good relationship with the third girl. The two younger sisters can talk about anything they have to say to each other behind closed doors.
But she was Shen Zhonglei's new concubine, and Shen Tianshu was Yunying's unmarried maiden. Mingyu on the side was still looking at her eagerly, as if she was afraid that she would do something to endanger Shen Tianshu's safety. , how does this make her speak?
Fortunately, Shen Tianshu waved his hand to Mingyu and said, "Stop hanging around here and go in and make the bed."
Mingyu glanced at Hanqiao specifically before entering the room.
"Since Aunt Guo is here, there is no need to hide her anymore. If you have anything to say, just say it."
"Miss, I heard from Ping Niang that she was in poor health before, and it was Ms. Tong who you helped her find to prescribe medicine to nurse her back to health.
"To be honest, my health is not good. I also went to Mrs. Tong's hospital to see a doctor. Dr. Zhang, who was at the hospital, said that I had eaten a lot of cold things by mistake before, so my health was not good. It needs to be nursed back to health, so..."
"So you want to beg me to contact Mrs. Tong to see you?"
Shen Tianshu's tone was neither salty nor bland, making it hard to tell what her attitude was. Hanqiao had to bite the bullet and continue: "I don't know how a big girl can help. What I can offer in terms of money and stuff is really limited, I guess. Even older girls look down upon them.
"But I know a lot about the affairs in Madam's house. If the eldest girl wants to..."
"Aunt Guo, be careful!" Shen Tianshu suddenly interrupted sharply, "If you want to say this, Aunt Guo should just ask you back!"
Hanqiao was startled and looked up at Shen Tianshu blankly, not knowing what she said wrong.
"The matter of betraying the master will be easy once you get started, right?" Shen Tianshu looked extremely unhappy and snorted, "Even if Aunt Guo doesn't take betraying the master seriously, I'm still afraid of you You’ve led the maid in my room into mischief!”
Hanqiao never expected that Shen Tianshu would say the word "back master" directly. He felt that the blood all over his body was rushing to the top of his head, and his whole body was as red as a freshly cooked shrimp.
"Big girl, I..."
Shen Tianshu said coldly: "Mrs. Tong, I will help you find a way to contact you. But you must make it clear first. I am not helping you because you come to ask me, but because I hope you can do your part. You can help your father give birth to children and spread the branches and leaves.”
When Hanqiao heard this, she was happy at first, and then she was so embarrassed that she wished she had not come this time.
