"Get up first! But what happened?"
Gu Yunqing knew very well that Tao Ye was not a playful person and would not have delayed him for so long in vain. Seeing Tao Ye's polite apology, his questioning voice became gentler.
Seeing this, Lu's eyes darkened.
"Did you slip into the water? Why are there water on these embroidered shoes and skirt?"
Before Lu could speak, Chen Shujun stood up and walked to Tao Ye and said in surprise.
"Back to Miss Chen, the slave didn't pay attention when he was getting the water. He staggered and slipped by the spring pool. His other foot also sprained. He sat by the pool for a while before he got up!"
Tao Ye's back was indeed wet.
"Slave, please go boil some water and make tea!"
Taoye lowered her body and was about to walk to the tea stove.
"Madam, the spring water is cold and the wind in the peach leaves is just right. Let her change clothes quickly!"
Chen Shujun grabbed the person and said earnestly to Gu Yunqing.
"Yeah, look at this girl, her face is so pale. She must be frozen, so let's go back first!"
Mrs. Lu glanced at her daughter who was just sitting there blankly, sighed, and said to Gu Yunqing kindly.
"Biyun!"
"Madam, I didn't wear enough clothes today and I feel a little cold here. Why don't I go back with Tao Ye?"
Just when Gu Yunqing was about to ask Biyun to help Taoye go back, Chen Shujun smiled and said.
"That's fine, the girl's house can't be cold, so go back and put on more clothes!"
Chen Shujun confessed her crime to the Du family and her daughter again, and then walked out holding Tao Ye.
"Miss Chen can't!"
When no one was around, Chen Shujun took off her thick coat and was about to put it on Tao Ye, but Tao Ye hurriedly stretched out her hand to refuse.
"Slave, it's okay. It's cold here, and you didn't bring a cloak. You can't give me any more clothes!"
"You said it was fine. Your lips are turning purple. Don't worry, I have been in good health since I was a child, so I don't get sick easily!"
Chen Shujun couldn't help but put her coat on Tao Ye, and without waiting for Tao Ye to refuse, she had already supported the person and walked forward.
"My slave's feet are actually not sprained and she can walk on her own!"
Taoye said softly with a slight warmth in her heart.
After hearing this, Chen Shujun let go of her hand slightly and saw that Taoye was walking smoothly, without the limp she had when she came out of the pavilion.
There was a flash of thoughtfulness in his eyes, but he didn't ask any questions.
Seeing this, Taoye moved her lips but didn't speak.
It's really hard to tell people what happened today.
When they arrived at the yard, Taoye returned the coat to Chen Shujun, thanked her again, and then went to her room.
The soaked right foot and calf were numb from the cold. Taoye quickly changed into a dress, but she was still shivering from the cold, and her right foot was even more itchy.
"Peach leaves!"
There were two knocks on the door from outside.
It was Miss Chen's voice. Taoye quickly got up and opened the door.
"You are...slave, do it yourself!"
Outside the house, Chen Shujun was holding a tea tray in her hand, followed by her personal maid, carrying a basin of steaming water. Tao Ye quickly stepped forward to take the tea tray from Chen Shujun's hand, and said to the back: "Excuse me, sister!"
"It's okay. Our lady was worried that you would catch a cold, so she asked me to get some hot water to soak your feet!"
Suyue, like her master, was straightforward and steady. She smiled at Taoye, brought the basin of hot water into the room, and put it down beside the bed.
"Sit down first. It's such a cold day. After wearing these soaked embroidered shoes for so long, you should be numb from the cold. Soak in!"
Chen Shujun pressed Tao Ye on the edge of the bed and sat down, urging.
"We're all girls, what's the point of being embarrassed? The water is just right right now, so put your feet in quickly!"
Seeing Taoye hesitate, Chen Shujun continued to urge.
"Thank you!"
Taoye was not a pretentious person. She took off the clean shoes and socks she had just put on in front of the two of them and put her feet in. Her cold feet were instantly surrounded by warmth, and this warmth was flowing along the soles of her feet. Come up.
After soaking for almost a quarter of an hour, when the water in the basin became thinner, Taoye wiped his feet with a cloth and put on his shoes again. The pain and itching on his feet temporarily disappeared.
When Taoye was about to bend over to pour the water, Suyue got the better of her.
"Don't be impatient, drink this hot tea quickly!"
Chen Shujun sat him down again and handed him a cup of steaming tea.
Taoye hurriedly took it with both hands.
After taking a sip, Taoye looked at the tea cup with a confused expression.
"I went to my mother-in-law and asked for some brown sugar. Although it tastes a bit sweet, it will warm you up!"
Chen Shujun sat down on the edge of the bed.
"My slave, thank you Miss Chen!"
Taoye's lips trembled slightly, her eyes were hot, and she drank it all in one gulp.
Except for my parents and eldest brother, no one has taken good care of me so carefully for a long time.
"Why are you thanking me? I was expecting you to earn more money for me!"
Chen Shujun pretended not to see Tao Ye's reddish eyes and joked.
"Mrs. Rong should be back some time later. You should rest in bed for a while. You were frightened early in the morning and now you are cold. Your body, which is not fully recovered, can't bear it!"
Chen Shujun gave Taoye a few words, then closed the door and went out.
Not wanting to give up her good intentions, Taoye lay on the bed as she was told, but she didn't really fall asleep. She wanted to listen to the noise outside and get up to wait for Madam when she returned to the yard.
It was already a little late when Gu Yunqing returned to the courtyard. The young novice monk in the temple had already sent Su Zhai.
After dinner, Gu Yunqing saw that Tao Ye's face was really bad, so he sent people back to rest early.
After returning to the house, Taoye made a cup of water with the brown sugar brought by Chen Shujun, washed herself briefly and then lay down.
But at Haishi, I still couldn't sleep well.
Although the quilt in the guest house was clean, it was still far inferior to that in the house. The main reason was that it was not warm enough. Tao Ye's body was not fully recovered after all. After lying on the quilt for a while, not only did she not feel warm, her body became colder. , especially the feet, seemed to be braving the cold.
But tomorrow she has to get up early to serve Madam to light Buddhist lanterns. She must go to bed early, otherwise her body will not be able to hold on.
Taoye curled up tightly in an attempt to keep warm, but perhaps her health was getting worse, or she had just suffered from a severe wind chill and caught a cold at noon, so she couldn't sleep.
Squeak!
Just as Taoye was shaking in bed, there was a sound from behind, which was the sound of the window being opened.
Having been frightened by the ferocious civet cat during the day, Taoye ignored the cold and hurriedly grabbed the quilt and got up.
Fortunately, there was still an oil lamp burning in the room, and Taoye was cautious and did not wake her up immediately.
Because it was Rong Jiu who came in.
"Fifth Young Master..."
Taoye glanced at the door and only dared to scream softly.
"Everyone in the yard is asleep!"
Seeing that the person was still awake, Rong Jiu paused and then walked to the bed. Under the yellowish light, the paleness on the little maid's face was clearly visible.
"Have you had any medicine on the scratch on your wrist?"
