Fine snow fell again outside, fluttering, covering the originally sunny sky.
Pei Yanzhou walked out of the courtyard and saw something fascinating through the stone wall.
He coughed again and again in his throat. Song Jinyin was not here, so he could no longer hold back.
"Master, you just asked Dr. Mu to take good care of yourself a few days ago..."
"Bring it here."
The man raised his hand and drank the bowl of medicine.
This trip out of Kyoto was probably the longest time he had drank medicine.
"As for the lanterns, pick some and hang them all over the yard. When she comes back, you can accompany her to hang the others."
Kurin stepped back and gave up his position to the person behind him who was waiting for instructions.
There was no way the master would let him accompany Miss Jinyin to do such a thing. It was obvious that he was talking to others.
"Yes, Master."
The woman behind came forward and looked at the small courtyard.
The yard is really small, and there are not enough lanterns to hang it all.
"Master, I think it's better to send some lanterns to other houses that are close to each other. The girl won't be suspicious after seeing them. Otherwise, this area will be too bright and it will always be a bit awkward."
"Well, it's up to you."
A few snowflakes happened to fall on the shoulders, and soon they melted into one, making the black robe a little darker.
But Pei Yanzhou didn't move, letting himself get covered in snow.
Even he felt a little cold. He didn't know how Song Jinyin survived those days in the Zhuya Courtyard when she was made to kneel in the drizzle.
"Master, it's a little cold outside, why don't you..."
"No need."
Pei Yanzhou's voice was cold.
Compared to what she had experienced, this cool breeze was nothing.
...
Outside the embroidery workshop, a woman limped to the front of the clothing store. She glanced at it for a few times, but she didn't dare to go in.
It wasn't until the shopkeeper inside saw her and thought for a moment that he asked.
"Sister, are you here to look for Xin Xiu Zhang?"
This woman had spoken to Xin Xiuzhang before, and she still remembered how many cakes she had given him that day.
It was not a good thing, it only cost a few pennies a piece, but Xin Xiuzhang was very happy to receive it and even talked to the woman for a long time.
However, no matter what Xin Xiuzhang said, the woman did not want to step into the embroidery workshop, and only held the patched coarse cloth clothes in front of her awkwardly.
Speaking of which, he is also a poor person.
"You come in first and sit down, and I'll call someone from behind for you."
"No, no trouble."
The woman waved her hands repeatedly, but as soon as she stretched out her scarred hands, she subconsciously shrank them into her sleeves.
"I'm not looking for Xin Xiuzhang, but I just want to ask Xiuxiu in the embroidery workshop... is she back?"
"Xiuxiu?"
The front shopkeeper frowned and thought for a while.
There are a lot of embroidery girls in the back, and she doesn't care much about the affairs in the embroidery workshop. For a while, I really can't think of such a person.
It happened that Lianxiang and others passed by, and when they saw this woman, they immediately remembered what happened yesterday.
"Xiuxiu is not here, aunt. She was not here yesterday."
The little girl next to her was quick to speak. Before Lianxiang could cover her mouth, she spoke directly.
The woman's face was full of panic, and her already haggard eyes suddenly turned red again.
She thanked him profusely, then turned around and limped away.
Lianxiang couldn't stand it, especially when she saw the woman dragging one leg and walking slowly. There was a small opening in the worn-out shoe, which was covered with mud and water, as if she had been walking for a long time.
"Auntie, where are you going? It's snowing again today. Why don't you have a cup of hot tea before leaving?"
"Thank you, girl. I'm not thirsty. I have to go look for Xiuxiu again."
The woman turned back, her red eyes showing confusion.
The group of people yesterday were not easy to mess with. Xiuxiu was taken away by them, I'm afraid...
But whether she is dead or alive, she must find him back.
Her family, Xiu Xiu, was very timid. It was because of her failure to take good care of her in the past few years that she had thoughts that she shouldn't have.
Now that she was kidnapped, as a mother, there was no way she could be left alone outside.
When Song Jinyin came out, the woman in front had not gone far.
There were some fine snowflakes on my body, and I could tell at a glance that I had walked for a long time and didn't have much strength in my body.
"This lady doesn't seem to be an unreasonable person. However, Xiuxiu has become a vicious and thoughtful person. If we continue to look for her like this, I don't know how long this woman can last."
When Lianxiang saw her coming out, she couldn't help but sigh, "Looking at her legs, I'm afraid they're not very good."
Yesterday, this woman was willing to die for Xiuxiu. Although Song Jinyin did not inquire about what happened next, she knew that Pei Yanzhou would definitely save her life if he intervened.
But looking at her like this today, she didn't know if her life would be lost again.
"After all, as a mother, how can you really be willing to let something happen to your child?"
Lianxiang's words were scattered by the fine snow, making the winter day even colder.
Song Jinyin was wrapped in a cloak, her vision blurry.
He took a few steps forward unconsciously.
She didn't know what to do, but in the carriage the day before yesterday, she could only protect herself.
Even if she doesn't fight back against the poisonous snake Xiuxiu, she will definitely get bitten by her.
She is not a saint and cannot do such things as endure silently.
"Sister Lianxiang, does she know where this eldest lady lives?"
"What are you going to do?"
"She looks so pitiful. I wonder if I should call someone to take her back... Forget it, I'll go look for Xinxiu Zhang."
Song Jinyin's nose was a little blocked, and white mist overflowed from her breath, covering her blurred eyes.
"etc......"
Before Lianxiang finished speaking, a tall and thin man appeared in front of him. He had dark skin, small eyes and fairly thick clothes.
Seeing the woman, he couldn't help but scold her.
"Mom! She's already like that, why do you care? Come back with me quickly. If you get sick later, your family will have to pay to see a doctor!"
"She is your sister..."
"Sister? I am not the kind of sister who steals family money and wants you to die!"
"She is wrong, but she is also a child that my mother worked hard to raise. My mother always has to take her home..."
The voice in front was a little quiet, and a few people couldn't hear it clearly.
But seeing that although the person who came had a fierce expression, his movements were quite careful, several people could not help but breathe a sigh of relief.
People are always prone to compassion.
Even though this woman has a very close relationship with Xiuxiu, it only makes people feel pity and sigh, and will not be implicated in hatred.
Xin Xiuzhang, who was inside, might have heard the news and hurried out. When he saw the woman, his eyes instantly turned red.
A few people didn't look any further and turned around to avoid this place.
But everyone else was talking about other things, but Song Jinyin didn't look good.
There was a sense of dullness throughout the day, and even the smile was a little stiff.
Until she returned to her small courtyard.
...
"You're back!"
"Sister Sun, why do you have to stand outside?"
Song Jinyin blinked and saw the person in front of her holding a rabbit lantern, as if waiting for her.
"I brought back some lanterns today. The yard at home is too small, so I thought about getting some for your yard, but I didn't expect you to come back later than usual!"
The woman pretended to be angry, handed her the lamp in her hand, and pulled her in.
"Sister Sun, don't be angry. I took a long way back and was delayed for a while. Is this lamp for me?"
"Of course it's for you, and that's not all. Look at the door of your yard."
Song Jinyin raised her eyes and looked up.
There was a cart parked at the end of the alley, with many large and small lanterns hanging on it, which made people take a breath of air and swept away the dullness of the day.
"So many, is Sister Sun... developed?"
The woman's smile suddenly froze at the corner of her mouth.
She thought a lot, but she never imagined how people living in such a small courtyard could afford so many lanterns that didn't look cheap.
Just when she didn't know how to reply, the wooden door next to her opened, and an older woman stuck her head out and smiled at the two of them: "Who are you waiting for, Miss Sun? She is waiting for the most judicious girl here." girl!"
Before Song Jinyin could recover, the woman grabbed four eggs and stuffed them over her.
"Sister Sun is so prosperous. Our families all sent lanterns, and the kids were so happy! I originally wanted to send two eggs to her yard, but guess what?"
Song Jinyin's eyes widened a bit, and she shook her head after listening to the woman's words, "What's wrong?"
"I'm afraid Sister Sun's husband has brought his brothers back, and there's a lot of excitement in there!"
"Sister Sun's husband is back?"
As soon as the woman finished speaking, Song Jinyin looked straight over. The rabbit lantern was held in her arms, making her even more delicate and agile.
"But you came back specially to celebrate the New Year with Sister Sun? Then Sister Sun will not be boring in the future."
Song Jinyin laughed while talking.
The woman in front of her took great care of her these days.
She also thought that when Sister Sun came back, she would pick out a piece of meat and send it over to let that person know that Sister Sun was an excellent woman.
But the person in front of him opened his mouth, but his smile was a little stiff.
"He, he still has to go out."
"It should be after the new year, right! I'll go back and get some food for Sister Sun while there are still guests at my sister's house."
"No, no need, let's hang the lanterns first..."
Before she finished speaking, Song Jinyin had already traveled a long way.
The woman returned the egg to the woman and hurriedly followed her.
The lanterns were successfully delivered to Song Jinyin's courtyard, but the woman was still worried, fearing that if the girl asked about the money for the lanterns, she would not be able to reply a word.
"Are there many people coming to Sister Sun's house?"
Song Jinyin clapped her hands, turned to the kitchen, and looked up at the hung meat.
If there were a lot of people, she would have to choose a bigger one.
"Not much...not much."
The person in front of her blinked and waited for her to continue speaking, and the woman shook her head.
"A few people, including my head and the person in charge, came over to sit with me."
...
The woman carried the meat back to the small courtyard next door. When she opened the door, she saw the black figure at the front.
She lowered her head and approached, handing the meat in her hand to Cang Lin.
"master."
"Does she like it?"
"Master, the girl liked it very much and specially gave meat to the subordinate. But just then someone heard the noise in the small courtyard, so the girl thought someone was waiting in the courtyard, so she persuaded the subordinate to come back."
Pei Yanzhou's eyes fell on the piece of meat, and his eyebrows twisted slightly.
"Go and choose a husband for yourself, then go back and show your face to her."
