The inn where Shen Yuhe stayed was not close to this small courtyard, but every time Song Jinyin came back in the past few days, she could see people busy in the courtyard.
If he wasn't tidying up the courtyard for her, he was drying out medicinal materials.
She felt a little sorry, but the only thing she could do was to get up early and prepare more food, even though the two of them usually couldn't touch each other in the morning.
"I guess I'll have to stay for a few more days."
After a long time, Shen Yuhe spoke, and then continued to smooth the soil in front of her, calmly and without showing any thoughts.
"Besides, since you are new here, this small courtyard should have people coming in and out from time to time to make it more lively."
Song Jinyin didn't notice anything was wrong. She was immersed in the joy of being able to stay in Jinyu Embroidery Studio.
This embroidery workshop is not big in Luo City, but she heard that there are many powerful embroiderers in it, and they are more valued by the boss than other embroidery shops.
It's just that Song Jinyin doesn't care about that, what she cares about is craftsmanship.
The better the craftsmanship, the more precise the work will be, and the more wages will naturally be earned.
If possible, she just wanted to learn more from those powerful embroiderers, so that maybe her life would be smoother in the future.
"Then I'll leave some food for Brother Shen in the next few days. Brother Shen will come over by himself when the time comes."
"good."
Shen Yuhe raised his eyes to look at her, and saw a bright smile on her brows, and her whole figure seemed to be floating and unable to land. Shen Yuhe was slightly stunned, but actually raised his lips because of her, "Don't be too eager, be careful with yourself."
...
In a blink of an eye, another three days passed.
There are many embroiderers in the embroidery workshop, some of whom come from nearby villages to do work, and some of whom come from the city to learn the craft.
Except for those embroiderers who have been doing it for a long time, the others are all gathered together in twos and threes, and they can be seen clearly.
Song Jinyin was not close to anyone. She hurried out every day and worked diligently and neatly. She just wanted to gain more attention from Xiuzhang and keep her roots stable.
If it becomes inconvenient for her to go out, she can still take the work home to do it, so that she won't have to sit back and have nothing, and her life will be tight.
This day seemed peaceful at first glance, but Song Jinyin was an outsider after all. Especially when word spread that she had been praised by Wu Xiuzhang that day, many people inside became wary.
"Are you the new one?"
A girl wearing a bright yellow thick coat poked her head out from the side, saw Song Jinyin who had not stopped to rest, and looked up and down several times.
"I heard that the girls who came with you that day were unable to enter the embroidery workshop, and Wu Xiuzhang left you alone. They all said that they were attracted by your face."
As the woman spoke, she stared at Song Jinyin. Seeing that her expression did not move, the woman frowned, then smiled and said, "You don't know yet, right? Those of us who are good-looking can get some work to meet noble people."
Song Jinyin held the cloth with her hand for a moment, then raised her eyes and met the eyes of the person next to her.
"really do not know?"
The woman took two steps closer, with a look of friendship on her face.
"We, here, go to the mansions of noble people every few days to pick out new styles and newly made clothes for the ladies and girls there."
"When you go to a high-end mansion like that, you have to choose a good-looking embroiderer. After going back and forth, the people who go there will be more likely to catch the eye of the nobles. No, a few days ago, there was an embroiderer here who was attracted by the master. , it was carried back in eight big sedan chairs!"
"I guess the girl is here. This is a good job, and the girl must be part of it."
After hearing this, Song Jinyin didn't know what the visitor meant, but she didn't take it to heart.
She finally escaped from the man-eating mansion, not to mention that this job was equivalent to meeting noble people. It was not her turn to be a new embroiderer. Even if the embroidery palm wanted her to go, she was not willing to take it.
"Thank you for informing me, girl. I'm new here and didn't know about this."
Song Jinyin clearly saw the probing look in those eyes.
She took the opportunity to take a look at the girl. She did have a good appearance, but she was too shrewd and she was not willing to get close to her.
Moreover, this person's eyes were full of falsehood, so he must have been wary of her.
But Song Jinyin knew that such precautions should not be exposed.
Thinking of this, the corners of her lips curved into a well-placed smile. Listening to the visitor's serious words, she occasionally nodded in agreement, but she was not at all curious.
When the visitor saw that Song Jinyin had no intention of inquiring, nor did he ask about her identity, he finally turned around and left. His face immediately fell, and he couldn't help but muttered something.
"What are you pretending to be?"
A girl who was watching the excitement came up to her, held her hand and echoed: "No, no one came to our embroidery workshop and didn't inquire about this matter. She is the only one pretending to be noble."
"But Sister Xiuxiu has Xin Xiuzhang in front of her, and she is the most handsome lady in our embroidery shop. How can a new girl like her be able to get past her!"
The woman called Xiuxiu finally lost some of her anger, raised her chin, and snorted softly, feeling that those who were talking behind her back were mindless.
Just because Song Ci had no power and no one to support him, there was no way he would dare to take her job.
That is to say, one face is attractive to the eyes, but the rest cannot be compared with hers.
The farce suddenly became calm again, and Song Jinyin lowered her eyes and looked at the thread to be pulled in her hand.
She didn't want to step into any high-end mansion again, let alone get involved with those noble people.
If the embroidery masters really had such plans in the future, maybe she would have to go with the flow and let the girl continue to be careful and take the initiative to cut off the opportunity for her to go out and show her face.
...
As soon as she returned to the hospital, Shen Yuhe noticed that she was distracted and bored, and Song Jinyin also saw his entourage and the baggage they carried.
"Did someone bully you?"
"Brother Shen is leaving?"
The two of them spoke together, and then were stunned for a moment. When they came to their senses, one nodded and the other shook his head.
"No one bullied me. I just felt a little sleepy after sitting all day."
Song Jinyin pursed her lips and smiled, not intending to say anything.
After all, Shen Yuhe was just a passer-by, and asking him this way was just following the trend. There was no reason to really complain to him.
To be honest, nothing happened to her. She just moved to a new place. It would be more difficult to start over.
"You call me brother, and you can't lie to me."
"How could that happen?"
Song Jinyin's eyes widened, her round black eyes as clean as a deer's, and she could see into people's hearts at a glance.
"I still have to take Brother Shen's medicine, so I can't trick Brother Shen if I trick anyone."
"and you......"
"I'm just sleepy. I'll just rest early today. But Brother Shen, are you leaving tonight?"
Seeing that she didn't want to mention it anymore, Shen Yuhe stopped asking and nodded: "After all, there is still something to do. It's safe to do it early, and wait until spring..."
After a pause, Shen Yuhe suddenly stopped talking.
I originally wanted to come and see her in spring, but when I said it, it was like a promise.
He was used to being casual, but this blurted agreement suddenly made him feel a little uncomfortable.
"I have prepared some medicine for you. There are also herbs that can be stewed in the small kitchen. You will drink some every few days. In a month, if your body is not too strenuous, you can stop taking the medicine and just drink Just something nourishing.”
Shen Yuhe gave a lot of instructions, everything was detailed, and he showed a rare look of worry.
On the contrary, Song Jinyin's eyes showed no concern for her body, only a trace of reluctance flashed across her eyes, and then her eyes turned to gratitude.
There will eventually be a separation, but life will always go on.
When leaving, Shen Yuhe suddenly stopped at the corner.
He looked back and saw under the haze the cold bluestone courtyard, located alone at the end of the alley, firm and firm.
He suddenly thought of Song Jinyin's face again.
I have never heard her speak of suffering, and I have never seen her feel fearful.
But in such a strange place, she is just a little girl, how could she not be afraid, but she has long since stopped allowing herself to show a trace of flinching and worry.
And it happened that these emotions that she suppressed in her heart and refused to let out were the main culprits that made her weak now.
"You stay and look after me."
After a long time, Shen Yuhe sighed and finally spoke again.
The entourage was stunned and did not react for a moment, "Master, I am not familiar with Miss Jinyin, how can I stay with you? Besides, this small courtyard only has two rooms, and it is not easy for me to live in... ."
"I didn't let you live with her."
Shen Yuhe glanced at the people in front of him, raised his hand and took off the money bag from his waist, with a warning in his eyes.
"This small courtyard is cheap. Buy one and live in it. You don't need to let her know. We'll wait until everything is stable for her."
...
As the sun sets, the coldness becomes even more biting, and the simple courtyard is empty.
After all, Shen Yuhe's departure brought a little sadness to Song Jinyin, but she bit into the pancakes and drank the soup, holding back the moisture in the corners of her eyes.
At this time, outside the city gate, Pei Yanzhou, who had been running all the way, was finally defeated by the cracked wound.
Underneath the determination was his pale face and thin lips that were constantly dripping with blood.
Before falling off the horse, the man subconsciously protected the jade pendant around his waist and the purse embroidered by Song Jinyin.
"master!"
Cang Lin dismounted in panic, his eyes heavy, "Leave a group of people to rest outside the city. After dawn, follow the traces left by Xuanwei and continue southward. The rest of the people will wait and enter the city with me. We will discuss everything after the master wakes up!"
Although Cang Lin lost his composure for a moment because of Pei Yanzhou's fall, he calmed down within a moment.
Miss Jin Yin is looking for her, but her master's health cannot be ignored.
He raised his eyes and looked at the two characters "Luocheng".
"Send someone back to pick up Dr. Cheng Mu. Luo City is an important place on the southbound journey. The city gates are as well guarded as those in Kyoto. We must send Dr. Mu in before the city gate!"
