Pei Yanzhou never thought that one day he would choose to avoid Song Jinyin.
Since his mother left, Pei Yanzhou didn't think anything could really make him feel helpless.
Even Emperor Chong'an's temptation and others' secret pressure would not make him lose his sense of proportion.
But just now Song Jinyin was kneeling there, stubbornly asking questions bit by bit with a hint of confusion and grievance that she didn't usually have.
——"Can't I stand up for myself?"
Pei Yanzhou immediately felt panicked.
He stood up and walked to her, looking at her thin back that couldn't even hold up a heavy winter skirt, and allowed the confusion in his heart to grow wildly for a moment.
But in the end, he still didn't pull up the people on the ground. He just pushed the door open and left, stepping into the cold wind.
What affects people's hearts can be grand plans or great undertakings, or it can be the court, society, and people, but it can never be the maid Song Jinyin.
He can give her the best status and favor in the concubine in the future, but that's all.
From leaving her alive to putting aside his hatred for the past and being willing to protect her, this is the biggest concession he has made now.
The study room was empty, and suddenly only that thin figure remained.
The winter wind outside the house gradually picked up, rolling up the dead leaves and falling under the black boots.
"Why didn't she wear the clothes I gave her?"
When leaving Zhuya Courtyard, Pei Yanzhou stopped in the corridor and looked at Butler Wang.
"Hui Shizi, Miss Jinyin is cautious and is afraid of causing gossip."
"Then make some ordinary things and send them to her. If there is anything missing in her house, fill it up for her. During this period of time... there is no need for her to wait at the front."
Before the smile on Butler Wang's face faded, he was caught off guard by these words.
There's no need to wait at the front. Is this another stalemate?
But listening to the instructions the prince said earlier, it didn't look like he was after the stalemate.
After a pause, Butler Wang considered it and said: "Your Majesty, Miss Jin Yin proposed to come back to be on duty today. She is not allowed to serve... You also know that she does not have those thoughts of cheating. If she keeps letting If she is idle, she might get worried, and if she doesn't work, Miss Jinyin can't get much money in return for doing all that embroidery work all day long."
"Can't you find some simple jobs in such a big yard?"
Pei Yanzhou frowned, "Just look at the arrangements. Also, mentioning her monthly salary, people in my courtyard don't have to be so frugal."
...
Song Jinyin didn't know what was going on outside, but she certainly wouldn't stay in silence for too long.
Watching the man leave, his cold figure showed no hesitation, and her sourness lasted only for a moment.
But when she found out that she had been transferred to another place, she still couldn't help but burst into laughter, not much joy, but more like laughing at herself.
Pei Yanzhou finally decided not to let her stay around.
In the past, no matter how angry he was, he would always keep her by his side. Now that he had someone else in his heart, he naturally didn't want to get too involved with her anymore, and it wasn't too abrupt.
Song Jinyin recalled the taunt he had made just before leaving, as if he was dismissive of her yesterday's plan.
She really didn't expect that this time she just wanted to vent her anger for herself, but she was so disliked by Pei Yanzhou. Sure enough, the relationship they had spent the past few days was just a big dream.
She raised her hand to brush her chest, trying to put aside the slight discomfort.
Fortunately, she had remained sober and would not really think that he was interested in her, which would be different from before.
"As long as the king is in charge of the house, it will not be a problem for me to do anything."
"Then naturally I have to do something relaxing."
Butler Wang asked someone to take away the water basin handkerchief for wiping, and left the house with Song Jinyin.
"I think it's because the prince has a lot of things going on lately. He has to leave early and come back late all day long, so he temporarily asked Miss Jinyin to go elsewhere."
Song Jinyin pursed her lips and said nothing.
Butler Wang thought about it over and over, and finally led the people to Wenyue Tower.
Wenyue Tower is located in the northwest of the courtyard. The front of the building is surrounded by streams, and stone bridges connect the inside and outside. The sides are covered with stones. If it is spring and summer, it will be a green scene.
This place is extremely quiet on weekdays. It can be regarded as Pei Yanzhou's private library. All kinds of books can be found in it, and there are even some rare and rare copies.
Except for the study room, outsiders rarely get close to this place.
Song Jinyin only came once a month to replace the usual books in the study for Pei Yanzhou.
Seeing Butler Wang stop here, she breathed a sigh of relief and smiled sincerely for the first time since seeing Pei Yanzhou today.
"Although Miss Jinyin comes here rarely, she should not be unfamiliar. Fushi and Fuhai have met both of them. They have been working in Wenyue Building. During this period, I will trouble you to take care of this place." They brothers, teach some rules in the house."
"Butler Wang is serious. This servant needs to learn from the two elder brothers better."
Butler Wang's words were nice, which gave Song Jinyin a lot of face, but she didn't dare to blame him.
Speaking of which, the news that she was transferred to the backend would inevitably arouse a lot of speculation. Even those who had shown their thoughts to please her before would probably change their faces very quickly.
Just being able to work here, Song Jinyin was quite satisfied in her heart.
Rumors are not scary. In the past, she still wanted to cling to him, but now that she is no longer with Pei Yanzhou, she will naturally not have as many troubles as before.
Maybe if she waits a little longer, she won't have to think of a way out, and Pei Yanzhou will naturally forget about him.
When the two brothers next to him heard this, they clasped their fists and saluted.
The two of them had been following Pei Yanzhou for many years, so they knew Song Jinyin who had always been at the front.
It's just that this girl suddenly came to this secluded place. Although they guessed that there were some twists and turns, they would not talk too much and get into trouble.
"Miss Jin Yin probably knows the arrangement of the books inside. There is nothing tricky here on weekdays. She only pays attention to keeping the books from getting wet and dusty. She flips them once or twice a day. On sunny days, she moves the books every other day. Just go out and bask in the sun."
"There is a nanny girl here that I have seen too, but she is not on duty today. The girl can be with nanny tomorrow."
Song Jinyin responded carefully and went inside to take a look.
The past days came and went in a hurry, so she didn't pay close attention to this place. Today, as soon as she stepped into the building, the smell of books filled her nostrils, which instantly soothed the sourness that was deep in her heart.
Butler Wang thought that this sudden change would make Song Jinyin unable to stay any longer, or that she might not be able to help but ask him about some previous matters.
He had also thought about it, and when Song Jinyin asked, he would tell her that the prince would be away for a few days due to errands, and then remind her to coax him back to the front as soon as possible.
Unexpectedly, Song Jinyin stayed there for ten days. The only time she came to look for him was because the third girl wanted her to accompany her out of the house, so she asked for leave.
Butler Wang was a little hesitant, but Song Jinyin didn't have to wait in front. It was really difficult to get stuck in asking for leave, not to mention that there were three girls coming forward.
In the end, he handed over the sign for leaving the house, and Song Jinyin thanked her and left, but no matter how emotional she was, he really didn't see it.
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"Are you really moved by my eldest brother... to work in a different place?"
"Yes, Miss Three."
Song Jinyin informed her mother again and looked at Pei Musheng who was looking at Wenyue Tower with wide eyes. She didn't know if this place could be entered casually, so she walked across the stone bridge and led the third girl to the opposite place.
"Then why didn't you dare to ask for leave before and why did you still want me to push you?"
Pei Musheng suppressed the curiosity in his heart, "Don't say that you are not at the front now. Even if you are still waiting there, my eldest brother has been on errands these days and has not returned home. He has no idea about taking a day off."
"The prince will not pay attention to the affairs of slaves."
Song Jinyin walked out with her.
After arriving at Wenyue Tower that day, someone in Zhuya Courtyard did have some thoughts, but within a few days, Butler Wang sent a lot of things with great fanfare, some of which were even dresses and shirts just bought from a clothing store.
Song Jinyin did not shirk, and accepted the items generously, and also blocked the mouths of those who originally wanted to inquire.
She will no longer avoid benefits that are not excessive. No matter where she is in the future, she will consider it for herself.
The breeze lifted up a little bit of her skirt, and also blew the scent of books around her body.
Now she seems to have gotten used to living here. If Pei Musheng hadn't mentioned it, she seemed to have forgotten that she hadn't seen that person again for quite some time.
Haven't heard anything from him either.
"I just feel that my painting skills are not good, but I can only embroider some things. Maybe I can't draw any interesting styles, so as not to disappoint the third girl."
"So what, if you can't draw, just look at other people's drawings. I like to listen to you talk. You are gentle and gentle. It seems that you won't be afraid if the sky falls. Now that you don't have to stay in front of my eldest brother, it will be more convenient to leave the house in the future. , speaking of it, it’s a good thing!”
Pei Musheng raised his chin towards her. Unlike Ye Wanqiu's hostility, he was straightforward and cute.
"Let's go quickly. After we finish the business, I'll take you for a walk on the street. I heard news about the Ye family yesterday. I'll tell you later!"
Butler Wang originally came to give some broken silver to Song Jinyin with a smile, but he didn't expect that he just heard this sentence, praising her for being transferred to another place.
Before he sent out the money, he saw Song Jinyin nodded in agreement and smiled.
