A Tao was sitting in the carriage, looking at Bai Yu'an standing still at the door of the Taifu's residence, and quickly got out of the carriage holding an umbrella.
The umbrella covered Bai Yu'an's head, and she whispered: "Sir, get in the carriage."
Bai Yu'an's hair was as white as snow, with his head lowered and his expression deserted. He looked into the night and let out a breath. He was silent for a while before getting on the carriage.
In the carriage, A Tao saw Bai Yu'an leaning against the wall of the carriage without speaking, so he took off her cloak, shook off the snow on it, and covered Bai Yu'an's body.
When they arrived at the yard, Bai Yu'an and A Tao had just stepped off the carriage when a voice came from behind: "Master Bai."
Bai Yu'an held a cloak in her hand, and the cold wind and snow in the alley blew her clothes.
He squinted at the person standing next to him. He was wearing a dark green robe, a dark satin cotton jacket, and a velvet hat on his head. He was looking at her with a smile.
Bai Yu'an remembered him, the housekeeper who greeted her at the door last time.
She saw that the housekeeper was covered in snow and his face was red from the cold as he stood in the snow. Then she took a step forward and asked, "What's the matter?"
Butler Lin looked at Bai Yu'an in front of him. She was dressed in official uniform like an elegant bamboo standing in the wind and snow. Her clothes and belt were fluttering, as if she didn't feel the cold. She was calm and calm, and her figure was elegant.
He felt a little more admiration for the literati in his heart, and said with a smile: "My master invites Master Bai to come over for dinner."
Bai Yu'an couldn't help but think of what happened yesterday, and his expression changed.
She frowned slightly and thought for a few moments, then looked at A Tao who was holding an umbrella next to her, took the umbrella from her hand and said, "You go in first."
A Tao looked at the housekeeper opposite and stopped talking at this time. After putting on the cloak for Bai Yu'an, he nodded and walked into the yard.
Bai Yu'an held an umbrella and looked at the housekeeper, her voice gentle but a bit cold: "Please lead the way."
Butler Lin quickly made an invitation and walked in front.
Bai Yu'an held up her cloak and walked behind. It was naturally cold in the wind and snow. The finger bones holding the umbrella were frozen and stiff, and she could hardly hold the umbrella handle, so she had to use her other hand.
Although Bai Yu'an's yard is next to Shen's house, Shen's house is so big that it takes a long time to walk to the door.
The stone steps in front of the door were already covered with snow. Butler Lin whispered from the side: "Master Bai, please slow down."
Bai Yu'an lowered his head and remained silent, making a rustling sound when he stepped on it.
After crossing the two thresholds, there is a pond and water bridge in the front yard. On both sides are tall pines and ancient trees, green in the white snow. From time to time, unbearable snow falls on the treetops.
It's just that the lights in the front yard were not bright at night, and it was difficult to see the whole picture clearly. Bai Yu'an only glanced at it a few times, and then followed the housekeeper to the side road.
This Shen Mansion is not like the square layout of ordinary houses. The courtyard has no structure. Instead, it has pavilions and terraces scattered among rockery pools, which is quite elegant.
The path was winding and quiet, with plum trees planted on both sides. Bai Yu'an held an umbrella and looked into the night. Except for the housekeeper's light, the surroundings were silent and only the fragrance of plum blossoms could be smelled.
Arriving at a waterside pavilion, Bai Yu'an stood on the bridge and looked up. There were lights burning in the attic, and the surrounding curtains were dancing in the snow.
The lights reflected on the pool below, and the stars were dotted and sparkling.
The butler beside him smiled at Bai Yu'an and said, "My master is waiting in the attic. Master Bai, please come up."
Bai Yu settled down for a moment and walked onto the covered bridge holding an umbrella.
Walking to the attic opposite, she put away her umbrella. Bai Yu'an lowered her eyes and glanced at the skirt of her clothes, then raised her feet and went up to the attic.
Walking to the attic, Bai Yu'an saw Shen Jue sitting on the low table in the middle making tea.
There were charcoal fires in the corners of the house, but the flower windows all around were open, so it didn't feel warm at all.
Shen Jue, who was sitting on the soft cushion, didn't seem to notice Bai Yu'an coming up, and was still doing the movements with his hands.
Bai Yu'an was silent, put her cold and red hands into her sleeves, and called out: "Shen Shoufu."
Shen Jue then raised his head to look at Bai Yu'an and saw him standing there with his sleeves rolled up. He was delicate and elegant, as beautiful as the mountains and forests. The sight of him calmed down his mood.
He hummed and said lightly between his long eyebrows: "Master Bai, come and sit."
Bai Yu'an then went over and knelt down on the soft cushion opposite Shen Jue.
A hand with clear joints stretched out in front of him. The hand placed a blue and white porcelain cup in front of Bai Yu'an. Shen Jue's calm voice sounded: "Master Bai, drink tea."
Bai Yu'an looked at the tea cup in front of him. Steam was still slowly coming out of it, and the light fragrance of plum blossom tea came over him. Bai Yu'an took a sip from the tea cup.
The warmth poured into the chest, and I suddenly felt a little warmer. I couldn't help but take another sip, and my cheeks were slightly stained red due to the heat.
Bai Yu'an came here in the wind and snow just now, and Bai Yu'an was very cold. Now sitting indoors, she didn't know whether it was due to the heat or something, but her back was actually a little warm.
Putting the tea cup on the small table, Bai Yu'an looked at Shen Jue opposite, but she happened to meet Shen Jue's eyes who were also looking over.
Shen Jue has thick eyebrows, phoenix eyes, long eyebrows, and a high nose bridge. When he looks coldly, his eyebrows feel like daggers. Most people can't stand it, and Bai Yu'an is also a little taboo.
She was slightly caught off guard. The other person's eyes were dark and bottomless, as if he wanted to see through the person.
Bai Yu'an looked calmly and asked straight to the point in a low voice: "How long does Shen Chief Fu plan to let Xiaguan live next to him?"
She came here today to clarify this matter.
Today, Shen Jue is dressed casually, with a black forged robe underneath and a black cloak outside, but he looks cold and noble.
After hearing Bai Yu'an's words, he had no expression on his face and just said lightly: "There's no rush."
"I invite Mr. Bai to have dinner with me today. It won't be too late to talk after dinner."
Not long after Shen Jue finished speaking, a row of maids came up from the bottom of the attic. The maids held trays in their hands. They respectfully placed the dishes in the trays on the small table and then withdrew.
The last maid held a wine bottle and knelt down beside Bai Yu'an.
Bai Yu'an couldn't help but glance at the maid. The smell of fragrant powder was tangy to her nose, and her soft body was almost leaning against her.
The maid leaned over and poured a glass of wine for Bai Yu'an, bringing it to her lips. She smiled at the aroma and said, "The warmed pine flower wine, please drink it, Master Bai, to warm yourself up."
Bai Yu'an lowered his eyes and looked at the exposed large piece of white greasy on the woman's chest in front of him. Although it was blocked by tulle, the spring scenery inside was clearly visible, and then he looked at the woman's face.
Chen Yuluoyan's appearance has an appealing softness and tenderness between her eyebrows. She has a mole under her eyes and cloud-like hair on her temples. Just a hosta can make people unable to take their eyes away.
She clearly has a Qingming appearance, but her style is that of Qin Lou and Chu Guan. Bai Yuan's eyes moved slightly, but she is just a woman who relies on power.
She lowered her eyebrows and took the cup from the woman's hand, but did not drink it. She just said to Shen Jue across from her: "I am not good at drinking. Shen Shoufu will forgive me."
Shen Jue sneered: "Master Bai still hasn't learned the rules in front of me."
Bai Yu'an's expression changed slightly, remembering what happened last night.
Her expression was ugly, and when she looked at Shen Jue across from her, her fingers tightened.
The woman next to him took the cup from Bai Yuan's hand, smiled at Bai Yuan and said, "Master Bai doesn't want to drink, but the servant is not attentive enough?"
"How about I feed you this way?"
As she spoke, the woman drank the wine in the cup, held it in her mouth and moved closer to Bai Yu'an's face.
She put her hands on Bai Yu'an's shoulders and raised her body to feed the wine in her mouth into Bai Yu'an's mouth.
Bai Yu'an was startled and looked at Shen Jue with a pale face. He said angrily: "Absurd."
