She hadn't felt like this in a long time.
"Madam, if there's nothing else, I'll go out first."
"Well, go get busy."
Wu Ma left the study and went back to her room.
She is 65 years old with gray hair. Her real name is Wu Lifang and she is currently the eldest person in the Li family.
When Grandpa Li Zishen was alive, she had already come to the Li family and was responsible for massaging his legs and providing foot care.
Although he has never married and does not know a few Chinese characters, he single-handedly raised Li Zihan after the old man passed away, and he has diligently taken care of Mrs. Li's daily life in these years.
Therefore, everyone respectfully calls her Wu Ma.
Although her status is not as high as that of Mother Chen in Li Garden, she is still very important in this villa.
Mrs. Li trusted her very much.
The bedroom was dark, Wu Ma didn't turn on the light.
She trudged toward the closet.
After opening the door, there was a locked drawer in the middle. The space was quite spacious, but only a dark red jewelry box was placed.
Simple and simple, made of Manchurian ash.
On the front are several lotus leaves, two budding lotus flowers, and two small carps. The relief craftsmanship is very exquisite, and on the lid of the wooden box are two fully bloomed lotuses.
Wu Ma did not open it, but just touched a row of small words on the box, "Holding my hand and growing old together" and then bowed deeply.
When she raised her head, her eyes were already wet.
The past events of more than twenty years ago are still vivid in my mind.
On a rainy autumn night, a helpless girl...
"Miss Yi, I'm sorry."
As she spoke, Wu Ma gently rolled up the cuffs of her shirt and made a severe cut on her arm with a fruit knife.
There are already several scars on the old arms.
Blood flowed out instantly...
"Miss Yi, your Good Friday will be in a few days. For so many years, when I think of that incident, my heart feels as if it is being burned by fire."
"I'm sorry, please forgive me!"
Gradually, the wound stopped bleeding.
Wu Ma didn't apply medicine to it, she just cleaned the surrounding area and then pulled down the sleeves of her clothes.
This form of atonement can alleviate her guilt.
At this time, there was a knock on the door.
"Mother Wu, Madam is calling for you."
"knew."
Wu Ma locked the drawer while answering, then smoothed her gray hair and left the bedroom.
It was already eight o'clock. Except for the two servants responsible for cleaning, who were carefully tidying up the hall, no one else was allowed to move around at will.
Mrs. Li doesn't sleep well, and eight o'clock is the warning line.
Wu Ma took the stairs to the third floor.
Before entering, she thought for a while, guessing that it might be related to Lin Ping.
The door was ajar, and the light in the room was soft.
Dong dong dong...
"come in."
Her voice sounded very gentle, and she seemed to be in a good mood. The lady had probably figured it out, right?
Wu Ma's brows gradually relaxed, and she pushed the door open and entered.
"Madam, are you looking for me?"
"Go get some wine and cucumbers, and don't let anyone see you."
Wu Ma looked at the balcony in surprise.
Mrs. Li was seen lying on the recliner with her back turned, her whole body looking very slender.
She has been a vegetarian for many years.
Even though during the physical examination, the family doctor repeatedly emphasized the need to properly supplement lean meat, otherwise it would be detrimental to health, Mrs. Li always ignored it and continued to do whatever she wanted.
Li Zishen also had a headache because of this matter.
There have been several chef changes in Nanjiang Villa, but none of them can satisfy Mrs. Li's appetite.
drink wine?
This is strictly forbidden by the doctor!
"Madam, what are you..."
“I suddenly want to drink something, so go ahead.
Wu Ma did not leave immediately, but was about to give some more advice, but Mrs. Li spoke again: "By the way, Wu Ma, let's cut a plate of beef by the way. I won't eat some of it, but I suddenly thought about it."
Wu Ma: "..."
Mrs. Li: "Why aren't you going?"
"Yes, ma'am."
The solid wooden door was slowly closed, and Wu Ma left the third floor with a heavy heart.
The whole journey was about wine and beef.
…
Liyuan.
Li Zishen had a lot to do today and went to the group building as soon as dinner was over.
At this time, it was pitch dark in the study room.
Tang Xiaowan quietly opened the door and went in.
Sure enough, she found what she wanted on the desk, a wooden sculpture of a pig.
I took a few pictures and then put them back together.
After going out, she hummed a little tune guiltily, fearing that Li Zishen would suddenly come back at this time.
"Hey, stop!"
Tang Xiaowan: "..."
"Sneaky, what are you doing?"
Tang Xiaowan slowly turned around and replied with a smile: "I want to see if your brother is back."
"Oh, you have something to do with him?"
"I wanted to go out for a walk on the weekend, so I came here early..."
"Go back to Plum Garden?"
Tang Xiaowan: "..."
Li Zihan smiled evilly, "Am I right?"
In fact, Tang Xiaowan just made a random excuse for herself. She didn't expect Li Zihan to be so smart and directly thought of her plan in a few days.
"How do you know Meiyuan? What did your brother say?"
Tang Xiaowan looked so anxious and uneasy that Li Zihan realized that he had said the wrong thing and forgot his brother Li Zishen's instructions.
Not a word can be mentioned about the plum garden.
The reason why Li Zishen told his younger brother was to let him understand that there was a mastermind hiding in the dark who would emerge from nowhere.
Tang Xiaowan's safety is limited to Jincheng.
Since those masked men can avoid all surveillance and go straight to the study, it means that they know Meiyuan well.
Therefore, Tang Xiaowan cannot return to Meiyuan easily, it is too dangerous.
"Say it quickly! Is there anything else?"
Seeing that Tang Xiaowan was a little anxious, Li Zihan quickly answered: "Oh, that's it. I heard from my brother that you are from Qingcheng, and the place you live is called Meiyuan. I don't know anything else. What's wrong?"
"Oh it's all right."
This is something that everyone in Liyuan knows, and there is really nothing to make a fuss about.
By the way, there's that old man, Uncle Li!
Too bad, use the Internet to fan the flames!
However, since even he knew it, Li Zishen's mother must also know it.
Thinking of this, Tang Xiaowan felt slightly embarrassed.
"You get busy, I'm going downstairs first."
"Hey, wait for me."
Tang Xiaowan stopped and raised the corner of her mouth slightly: "Please, please see clearly. This is the fourth floor. I don't take the elevator, I take the stairs."
"It's okay, just treat it as exercise."
"Oh, okay, whatever!"
The two of them were chatting and walking like this. When they arrived at the stairs on the second floor, Tang Xiaowan suddenly remembered her fainting last night.
Although I had impressions, they were all vague, so I raised my own questions.
Li Zihan didn't hide anything.
From brother Li Zishen carrying Tang Xiaowan back to the bedroom, to Li William practicing acupuncture treatment, and then to Chen's mother feeding her half a bowl of Chinese medicine spoon by spoon.
It was told vividly, just like telling a story.
