Part 1: Intertwined Time and Space Chapter 4: Trip to Li Country
Chapter 341 Gift (1)
Back in the room, Yue Qing did not sleep. She drew several styles of things for Chang Shen to prepare.
"Miss, are these gifts for each family? I thought I would go to the warehouse to pick up some and give them away, and I was worried about how to choose."
Yue Qing said: "They are the first friends I have met outside. Of course, it depends on my own wishes. I will draw these roughly. You can have people design them according to the style and send them over early tomorrow morning. I will first See if you’re satisfied.”
Chang Shen said: "Yes."
Yue Qing continued: "After I read it, I have to hurry up and finish it. I promised that it will be delivered in the next two days."
Chang Shen said: "Miss, don't worry, we will do a good job. I will go and transfer the craftsmen to the courtyard today."
Yue Qing nodded. "Well, that's it, go and do it quickly."
"Miss, please rest early."
"Um."
After Chang Shen exited, Qiaoer closed the door and went around to see Yueqing already lying on the bed.
Chang Yuxiao was helping her take off her shoes.
Qiaoer thought: Xiao Lingwei is indeed different. In the past, these things were all done by the Zhu guards, and the master never let Xiao Lingwei touch them. But now, the young lady does not look displeased at all. Look at this, Xiao Lingwei will do all these things in the future.
Yue Qing looked at her unhappy look and said amusedly: "What's wrong, Qiao'er?"
Qiao'er walked closer and said, "Miss, Qiao'er just feels something in her heart."
Yue Qing smiled and said: "What are you feeling?"
Qiao'er squatted under the bed and looked up at her and said: "There are only Red Guards and Ling Guards in the main rooms of Peony Courtyard and Wutong Courtyard, and there are no Zhu Guards at all. I heard that there were some in the past when the Courtyard Masters were younger. , but it was no longer needed later. Zhu Wei left the house, but could not leave the hospital alive, so he could only do some sweeping."
"Why can't you leave the hospital?"
Qiaoer said: "Of course you can't leave the hospital. What happens in the master's room cannot be spread outside. People who have entered the master's room can only leave the hospital when they die."
"I see there are so many people in the main courtyard of the Peony Garden, and they can't leave the Peony Garden?"
"Yes, even if it's just Qingwei, he can't leave."
Yue Qing thought to herself: Yes, didn't the Seventh Elder say that if the head of Peony Academy goes to the altar, then everyone in her courtyard will go with her.
He sighed and said, "Why, are you worried about yourself?"
Qiaoer said: "Yes, the master of the courtyard loves Xiao Lingwei now. Qiaoer is worried that one day he will be like Zhu Wei in Peony Courtyard and Wutong Courtyard, and he can only do sweeping."
Yue Qing was a little uncomfortable with her use of the word "pet". But seeing her serious and distressed look, he persuaded her: "Don't worry, even if I am really like Master Peony and others, and there are red guards and spirit guards in the room, I won't drive you away."
Qiaoer said: "With the Red Guards here, there is no need for us weak Zhuwei. You may not think it, but whoever is close to you will have greater power. Although Qiaoer is weak, because he is with you, The reason why we serve around us is that we have more status than Song Chiwei and the others. Usually Song Chiwei and the others have to be polite when they see us. Even the deacons talk softly when they see us.
Qiaoer doesn't have to pay attention to status, but I want my life to be meaningful. Qiaoer feels that being loyal to the lady is the most meaningful thing. A person born as a lady will die as a lady's ghost. What's the point of leaving the house and just doing the cleaning work? It's not that Qiao'er is unwilling to work. As long as he can serve the lady, Qiao'er can do anything. But if he can't serve the lady, Qiao'er will feel unwilling in his heart. "
After hearing her remarks, Yue Qing also had some thoughts in her heart. First, she heard that Zhu Wei was respected by others because he served her. This shows that the people in the villa value themselves. Because they value themselves, they are respected together with the people who serve around them. , and the other is feeling Qiaoer’s loyalty.
It's a pity that both her loyalty and the respect of everyone in the Villa are based on her being the spiritual daughter of the Villa. It's not against him. If he is no longer the spirit girl, or turns against the Villa, the situation will immediately change. This loyalty and this respect will turn into a sharp sword directed towards oneself.
Yue Qing sighed in her heart and advised her: "Don't worry, even if you can't serve me, we can still try to become good friends. As long as you don't betray me, I won't abandon you."
"How could Qiao'er betray Miss? There is no one in our villa who would betray his master. Miss, Qiao'er dares to swear..."
Yue Qing interrupted her: "Okay, okay, I know you are loyal, stop swearing, I'm tired. San Yuxiao will be fine here, you should go and take a rest."
Qiao'er was a little disappointed, "Oh, then I'll be right outside the door. If you need anything, miss, just call me."
Yue Qing nodded: "Yes, I understand. Go quickly."
Qiaoer turned around and walked out.
Yueqing yawned and finally felt clean.
Chang Yuxiao helped her take off her coat, took the soft pillows and placed them beside her one by one.
Yue Qing said: "You are quite familiar with doing these things."
Chang Yuxiao looked at her and smiled: "The master of the courtyard needs my service."
"Didn't you just do it at noon? How could you be so excited?"
"But no red guard or spirit guard dares to enjoy themselves in the courtyard master's sexual intercourse."
"Why, you mean you didn't have enough fun at noon, right?"
Chang Yuxiao raised the corners of his lips: "The hospital master asked this question, and Yuxiao didn't even know how to answer it."
"Humph, it's okay if I don't have all the fun. I'm tired. I don't have the energy to do this."
"Okay, then let me serve the master and go to bed."
Yue Qing looked at him and said, "But..."
"But how?"
Yue Qing glanced at him and said: "Although I have Qi Yilin and you, I haven't looked at you carefully. The two times Qi Yilin, one was because I had something on my mind, and the other was like an affair in the wild. What did you do these two times? You also know the situation, how can I have the time to look at you carefully? Also, do you think you are quite attractive? Why don't you let me take a good look at you now? "
San Yuxiao's eyebrows moved: "The master of the hospital is really naughty sometimes, I will satisfy you."
As he spoke, he took off his clothes and lay on the bed: "Master, you can take a look if you want."
Yue Qing watched with interest for a while, then reached out to touch his eyebrows, cheeks, and Adam's apple.
Chang Yuxiao looked at her.
Yue Qing smiled and explored downwards with her little hands.
San Yuxiao frowned and closed his eyes.
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Let’s talk about King Bowei.
After sending Dingyuan Hou and Zhuang Feier back to their mansion, the others went all the way back to Shifu.
The yard of Shi Hu's house is very close to Shi Rong's house, so he went back with his wife and sister.
King Bowei and Shi Rong went directly into Shi Ying's yard.
Shi Ying said angrily: "Brother, you don't take my sister seriously. It's okay to come into our hospital during the day, but now it's midnight. You and your cousin have to enter my room. This needs to be seen." Come on, I don’t want my name anymore.”
Shi Rong pushed her to sit at the table: "Okay, okay, we are not outsiders, tell me quickly, did anything happen when you went to the princess's inner courtyard?"
Shi Ying said: "What can happen? We are just going to enjoy the scenery."
Shi Rong's face sank: "Shi Ying..."
Shi Ying looked at his anxious look, and then looked at her cousin with a look of concern. He chuckled and laughed.
Shi Rong said angrily: "You are still laughing, why don't you hurry up and say it."
Shi Ying said: "Brother, you care about Yu Qing a little too much. You are even more concerned about me than my sister."
Shi Rong ignored her and looked at her intently.
Shi Ying shook her head and said, "Hey, do you think you are asking for help from me?"
Shi Rong said: "Okay, tell me what you want?"
"I don't want anything. I heard Yuqing talk about choosing a husband today, and I think she is right. Girls have to choose the one they like. Brother, promise to help me find the one I like. , I will tell you, and I will not only help you now, but also help you in the future."
Shi Rong didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Why are the princess still telling you this? I said you have been in here for so long, and you have talked about some messy things."
Shi Ying said: "I can't tell you this. Those are all private words of my daughter's family. How can I tell you."
Shi Rong shook his head: "Okay, don't worry, I will definitely persuade dad to find you a husband you like. You said that you, a girl who has not left the court, are not ashamed to talk about your husband all day long."
Shi Ying pouted and said, "Why, who just said that she is not an outsider?"
"Okay, you're right. My good sister, please tell me quickly. You know it's already midnight, so don't delay."
Shi Ying smiled mysteriously: "Some interesting things happened when we arrived in the inner courtyard."
King Bowei laughed: "Tell me and listen."
Shi Ying said: "Originally, I thought we were just looking at the scenery in the inner courtyard, but who knew that before leaving, Yuqing gave me a bunch of grapes."
Seeing her stop, Shi Rong immediately continued: "Although grapes are rare, the Villa is rich, so what's the fun in giving a bunch of grapes as a gift."
Shi Ying was a little disappointed. He had no choice but to continue: "When she gave me the grapes, she lightly scratched the back of my hand a few times with her fingers."
Seeing that the two of them were listening attentively, he added: "Seeing that I couldn't hold it with my hands, I asked someone to come in and bring me a box to put it in."
King Bowei asked: "Where are the things?"
Shi Ying took out a box from her arms, "Now, this is it."
King Bowei took it, looked up and down at the box, which contained only a few grapes, and opened it with his hands. Sure enough, there were only a few grapes lying in the box.
However, there is a note under the grape. It is small and inconspicuous, no bigger than a grape. But he still saw it at a glance and took it out from under the grape.
Shi Ying took a look: "Hey, when was this put in? What's written on it?"
King Bowei handed it to her.
Shi Ying took it and took a look: "Return gift, what do you mean?"
Shi Rong also saw it and touched his chin. "Why does this princess like to play riddles so much? What does the prince think the word 'return gift' means?"
King Bowei did not answer him and asked Shi Ying, "How many times did the princess scratch the back of your hand?"
Shi Ying was stunned: "How many times? Let me think about it, it seems like five times. Yes, it is five times."
King Bowei looked at the box again. Although the material of the box was of high quality and the carvings were exquisite, the style was very simple. He touched it just now and there was no interlayer. What's more, if someone came in to get it, they wouldn't have tampered with the box.
Glancing at Shi Rong, "What do you think?"
Shi Rong smiled: "Grapes, jewelry box, return gift, five strokes. Although it seems strange, there is no connection at all. I can't think of what the princess wants to express at the moment?"
Shi Ying said: "Are you thinking too complicated? What's the meaning of this return gift? It must be Yuqing who wants me to return her gift."
Shi Rong asked: "What gift in return?"
Shi Ying thought for a moment and said, "She gave me grapes, and I returned peaches?"
"What does she want peaches for? How many more peaches does the villa still need?"
"Then what kind of gift should I give in return? Our family has it, and it seems that the villa also has it. With the kind of life she lives, what can she not get if she wants it?"
Shi Rong shook his head: "My silly sister, don't forget the note the princess left for you this morning."
Shi Ying was stunned: "Yes, this gift must be related to what was written on the note. But what gift does she want me to give her in return?"
"It's definitely not fruit." Shi Rong said angrily.
"oh."
Shi Rong thought for a while and said: "We already understand the first four of the eight words on the note. The word "gift" must be related to the next four words, and the last word is "gift". I just don't know. What is the connection between returning a gift and giving a gift? What gift should be given in return?"
King Bowei said: "Didn't the princess say during the banquet that everyone attending the banquet would be given a gift?"
Shi Ying nodded quickly: "Indeed, not only did I say it during the banquet, but I also said it after arriving in the inner courtyard. Fei'er also specially selected Liuguang Silk as a gift. And Yuqing said that all the gifts will be delivered in these two days."
Shi Rong said: "Your Majesty, you mean that the princess's information is hidden in these gifts?"
King Bowei said: "It depends on what kind of gift she will give. There is no point in us being anxious. Let's wait."
Shi Rong nodded.
Shi Ying was discouraged and said: "Yu Qing is also serious, just tell me directly. It's really tiring to guess back and forth like this."
Shi Rong said: "She wants to hide her from others. The people around her are all masters. Even the maids around her are not simple. If she could tell you directly, she wouldn't ask us for help."
Shi Ying nodded: "That's right. Hey, it seems that although she lives a luxurious life, she is really not free. She might as well stay in the backyard like us all the time. At least no one is watching her every day."
Shi Rong did not answer her words and asked Prince Bowei: "How much truth do you think what the princess said today about Chang Ge?"
King Bowei smiled and said, "Not even a cent. It's just nonsense."
"I'm quite concerned about what happened to Chang Ge. He never leaves the princess."
"I care about it too. Okay, I'm going back to the house first. I'll come back when the princess's gift arrives."
Shi Rong sent him out: "My lord, go slowly."
