Bai Yu'an slept until the afternoon. Cuihong came to see her during lunch, curled up in the quilt and motionless.
If it weren't for the even breathing, she would have thought she was dead.
She looked a little complicated, looking at the food in her hand, and for some reason she didn't want to disturb her.
It was almost nightfall when Cuihong came into the house and called Bai Yuan.
I thought the person was still sleeping, but when I opened the door, I saw Bai Yu'an sitting blankly beside the bed, looking at a certain spot on the ground in a daze.
Now the light outside has dimmed, there are no windows or lights in the house, and Cui Hong can only see a few shadowy figures.
She didn't know how long she had been sitting there, but she just felt a little pitiful for some reason.
Just now Axia said she could just call her outside, but Cuihong thought she hadn't eaten for a day, so she still opened the door and took a look.
She hurriedly walked over, took out a steamed bun from her arms and handed it to Bai Yu'an: "You just brought it from the kitchen, you can eat it."
Bai Yu'an was indeed a little hungry. Looking at the steamed buns handed to her, the scent of rice wafted over her. She stretched out her fingers to take them, and whispered softly: "Thank you."
This gentle voice was so familiar that Cui Hongxin was stunned and looked down at the person in the darkness.
Even though she couldn't see clearly, she could feel her gentle look, like the gentleness washed by the wind, her compassionate and gentle look.
She said blankly: "My lord asked you to go to the house and wait during the Youshi period."
"Now the time is coming."
Bai Yuan took a bite of the steamed bun and nodded. The slightly sweet taste made her mouth thirsty. She looked up at Cuihong and asked in a low voice, "Is there any tea?"
Cuihong said hurriedly: "Wait a minute, I'll bring you my teapot."
Bai Yuan looked at Cuihong's back as she hurried out, took another bite of the bun and was in a daze.
After a while Cuihong came over, and Bai Yuan got up and sat down at the table.
The stool was rickety, and there was a layer of dust on the tabletop. The tea sets on it were also dusty. It seemed that they had not been cleaned very carefully.
There was dust on the cup, but luckily it was buckled, so it could still be used if you turned it over and wiped it with your sleeve.
Bai Yu'an poured a cup of cold tea, her dry mouth was moistened, and she sighed softly.
Cuihong didn't expect that a person with such an appearance could be so careless, and she felt a little close to him inexplicably.
Looking at Bai Yu'an who was eating steamed buns silently, she curiously asked in a low voice: "Have you made the adults angry?"
Bai Yu'an shook his head: "I don't know."
The calm and gentle voice, without any ups and downs, made Cuihong somewhat confused about the person in front of her.
After eating all the buns, Bai Yuan took another sip of cold tea and cleaned his mouth politely. Then he looked at Cuihong: "Are you the one who usually serves Shen Shoufu?"
Cuihong nodded: "Sister Axia and I have been waiting in the main courtyard."
Bai Yu'an nodded, stood up and asked, "Should I go there?"
Cuihong then remembered and said quickly: "It's almost time, let's go quickly."
Bai Yu'an stood up habitually and wanted to pat her robe, but when she saw the layers of skirts on her body, she felt an inexplicable pain in her eyes and stopped her fingers.
On the way, Cuihong whispered in Bai Yu'an's ear: "Sir, you usually don't come back so early. You can go there as soon as possible. As long as you don't get caught by the master, I will hide it for you."
Bai Yu'an then glanced at A Cui's face. There was no age on her delicate face, but he should be older than her.
She smiled: "Thank you."
With a stone in his heart, Bai Yu'an's smile flashed past, and he lowered his head in silence.
The residence is not far from the main courtyard, and there is no girl on the road. Walking on the bluestone road, there is only the soft sound of wind in my ears.
When they reached the entrance of the courtyard, they stepped in. Axia, who was guarding the door, saw Bai Yuan and Cuihong coming in, and she quickly made a look on her face.
Cuihong understood immediately and quickly walked outside the door to wait.
She waved to Bai Yu'an and whispered in her ear: "Your Excellency is back."
"Go in quickly."
Bai Yuan looked at Cuihong's slightly sympathetic eyes, then silently pushed open the wooden door in front of her and stepped in.
Shen Jue was not seen in the room. Bai Yu'an looked to the side and saw a figure reflected behind the screen.
Her body was still hurting. When she saw this figure, her whole body ached and she couldn't help but take a step back.
The door behind her had been closed, and she remained silent, not even daring to breathe.
Until an impatient voice came from behind the screen: "Come here."
Bai Yu'an then moved stiffly and walked behind the screen.
Behind the screen, Shen Jue was sitting in front of the desk with documents and books in front of him. He didn't even raise his head, he just glanced at Bai Yu'an and whispered: "Kneel down."
Bai Yu'an looked at Shen Jue and blurted out, "Why?"
Shen Jue frowned impatiently after hearing this, and then raised his face to look at Bai Yu'an standing in front of him.
He said coldly: "Did any girl tell you to come in and wait for you at Youshi?"
Bai Yuan paused and nodded: "Yes."
Shen Jue's expression was cold: "It was already past You hour when you came here. Disobedient slaves will be punished."
Bai Yu'an looked at Shen Jue in disbelief, her face pale: "Shen Jue..."
Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by Shen Jue's cold voice: "Shut up!"
Shen Jue looked at her coldly: "A slave who dares to call his master's name will be slapped."
Bai Yu'an shook his head in confusion: "I'm not a slave..."
Shen Jue pursed her lips tightly and sneered: "Aren't you a slave?"
"then who are you?"
"Is it the Tanhua Lang who disguises himself as a man to take the scientific examination, or is it the Bai editor who deceives everyone in the court?"
"If you admit that you are Bai Yu'an, I will grant you permission."
"I'll bring dozens of members of your Bai family to Beijing to be convicted. I can reminisce about old friendships and leave you with a complete body."
Bai Yu'an's shoulders slumped, looking at the strange and cold Shen Jue in front of him, his heart went cold at that moment.
Shen Jue's aggravated voice came again: "Let me ask you again, who are you?"
Bai Yu'an could hardly stand, and swayed. He looked absently at the pear blossom table in front of him and murmured: "I am..."
I couldn't say the word slave. I trembled for a long time and couldn't utter a word.
Shen Jue's low and mocking voice came over: "You are a slave, do you remember?"
Bai Yu'an's eyes turned red and she shook her head.
Shen Jue stood up and walked to Bai Yu'an, grabbing her collar. The tall figure covered her body, and a heavy feeling of oppression fell. His eyes were cold and solemn, and his voice was low: "I asked you if you remember?"
Bai Yu'an's collar was pulled up, and the pressure in front of her was too great. The dignity of a superior made her feel insignificant for the first time.
She gritted her teeth, her body trembled, her beautiful eyes were lowered, and her voice was barely audible: "Remember..."
Only then did a sarcastic sneer reach his ears: "Now that I have admitted that I am a slave, what should be the punishment for a slave who does not obey the rules?"
Bai Yu'an looked at Shen Jue with red eyes: "Can you please don't do this to me..."
Shen Jue gritted his teeth, pushed Bai Yu'an to the ground, and looked at her condescendingly: "You are just a lowly prostitute who came out of a brothel now. You are not even as good as a slave. How should I treat you?"
"Since I'm late today, I'll kneel in the yard for two hours before I come in."
