Author: Willow leaves in winter

"Cough cough cough." He Qingxiao coughed, and his cheeks turned crimson, not sure whether it was because of the spicy food or the cough.

The woman hurriedly handed over the tea.

He Qingxiao took a sip of tea to suppress her coughing, and felt helpless: "Aunt Gui, you should go and rest early."

"It's time for men to get married and women to get married, so Lord Marquis should have made plans." The woman looked at the young man's red face, a little unwillingly, "Master Hou didn't look at the girl with his eyes closed?"

"It really doesn't happen. If it does, tell Aunt Gui first."

He Qingxiao persuaded the woman to leave.

The room became deserted, the dishes and dishes that had been eaten were cleared away by the servants, and the excitement just now seemed to have ceased.

He Qingxiao walked to the window, opened it and looked out.

The night was dark, the sky was full of stars, and the wind was blowing the hem of his clothes.

He Qingxiao looked up at the stars silently, thinking of her panic when she was asked about her lover just now.

He lied to Aunt Gui.

At that moment, the image of a girl did flash through his mind.

But he didn't think it was love. Maybe it was a subconscious reaction after seeing her too many times recently.

What's more - He Qingxiao looked at the endless night and the empty Hou Mansion and laughed at himself.

Even if it makes her happy, why drag a good girl into this kind of life where she doesn't know her future or her blessings or misfortunes.

He Qingxiao walked into the inner room, picked up the travel notes placed on the bedside and read them quietly.

Two days later in the evening, as the sunset glowed across the western sky, Miao Susu's urgent shout suddenly sounded from the east room of the Zhou family.

"Yue'er——"

Zhou Ningyue, who was boiling medicine, rushed in: "Mom, please call me."

Miao Susu's face turned red and she reached out to her daughter.

Zhou Ningyue held her mother's hand.

"Yue'er, don't talk back to your aunt, don't get into trouble with your cousin, try to find a reliable family to marry before your two cousins ​​get married... Also, when you encounter a problem that you really can't solve, just ask for help.

Please ask Miss Kou to see if she can help, but don’t bother others all the time..."

Miao Susu held her daughter's hand tightly and asked forcefully: "Have you written down everything my mother said?"

Zhou Ningyue nodded with tears in her eyes: "I have written it down. My daughter has also written it down."

There was a smile on Miao Susu's flushed face: "That's good, that's good -"

The hand that held her daughter tightly loosened and fell.

"Mother?" Zhou Ningyue shouted and was stunned, "Mother, mother, what's wrong with you?"

The woman who always looked at her daughter with loving eyes remained motionless and unresponsive.

The girl's shrill cry sounded: "Mom, wake up, don't leave me, please wake up -"

The servants, cooks, and servants were all dismissed in a short period of time. Only one Chunya who was lighting the fire ran in when she heard the cry. She was so frightened when she saw the scene in the house that it took her a while to remember to go to the house.

Report home.

Xin You heard the news of Miao Susu's death from Ji Cailan three days later.

After learning what happened from Miao Susu's mouth, whether out of caution or respect, she did not let Aunt Fang continue to inquire about the news about the Zhou family. After that meeting, she felt psychologically concerned about Miao Susu's death.

Be prepared, the only uncertainty is which day it will be.

Ji Cailan's eyes turned red and she mentioned the reason for the bookstore: "My uncle's death was a big blow to my cousin. Now my aunt has gone too. My cousin seems to have lost her soul. She doesn't cry or make trouble. I want to buy two books for my cousin.

, maybe it can make her feel better."

Xin You and Ji Cailan selected two books and went to Zhou's house together.

The old ones of the Zhou family have not been removed, but now new ones have been added. Compared with the constant number of people who came to express their condolences when Zhou Tong died, Miao Susu's departure was deserted, and almost only the Ji family was there.

"Mom, my friend and I are going to see my cousin."

Ji Mu nodded and said in a hoarse voice: "Go."

Xinyou glanced at Ji's mother.

Compared with the fierceness of pushing Miao Susu in the picture, the woman in front of her looks tired and numb with excessive sadness.

As long as Ji's mother doesn't know the truth, Zhou Ningyue's life should be fine.

Xin You was thinking this way when she saw Zhou Ningyue sitting blankly in the west wing.

Originally, as Miao Susu's only daughter, Zhou Ningyue was supposed to keep vigil day and night, but her parents passed away one after another. Especially after her mother passed away, Zhou Ningyue looked confused and confused. Ji's mother was worried that she would do something bad again, so she kept her in the west for most of the day.

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"Cousin, look who's coming."

Hearing the sound, Zhou Ningyue's dull eyes turned and landed on Xin You.

Xin You walked over and held Zhou Ningyue's hand: "Sister Zhou, my condolences."

The word "sorrow" seemed to stimulate Zhou Ningyue, making her hands tremble, and then large drops of tears overflowed from her dry eyes.

She hugged Xin You fiercely and cried bitterly: "Sister Kou——"

Ji Cailan was stunned.

My cousin seems to have lost her soul these past two days. She doesn't respond much to anyone who calls her. Why does she cry when she sees Sister Kou?

Even a simple girl like Ji Cailan knows that it is better to cry alone than to hold it in your heart.

In the courtyard, Ji Mu couldn't help but look towards the west wing when she heard the cry, showing a surprised look.

The crying gradually stopped, Zhou Ningyue wiped her tears randomly, and Xin You silently handed over a handkerchief.

"Cousin, can I talk to Sister Kou alone?"

"Oh, tell me." Ji Cailan was stunned for a moment, then turned and went to the kitchen outside to prepare tea.

"Sister Kou, what did my mother say to you that day? Can you let me know?"

"Auntie asked me to take care of you more in the future. As for the rest, Auntie said there is no need to let you know."

This answer was not what Zhou Ningyue had expected. When she asked this question, she was just trying to make random guesses. If my mother wanted to tell her, she had so much time to say...

"I understand." Zhou Ningyue wiped her tears with a handkerchief, but the more she wiped her tears, "Sister Kou, I don't have a mother anymore..."

Xin You raised his hand and patted her back, and said softly: "Me neither... So we have to live a good life and don't let my mother worry."

Zhou Ningyue nodded vigorously.

When Xin You left, Zhou Ningyue looked much better and even insisted on sending her to the gate. Although she sat down in a daze after sending her away, Ji's mother felt relieved and quietly told Ji Cailan to invite Xin You to play in the future.

After walking out of Zhou's house and standing on the bustling street, Xin You slowly let out a breath of turbid air.

A few months ago, an ordinary carriage turned its wheels and drove towards the capital.

At that time, whether it was Zhou Ningyue who was sitting in the carriage full of yearning for a new life, or she who was out for fun and planning to travel across the mountains and rivers, they would never have thought that a brief intersection of rescue and rescue would cause them to lose their mother one after another.

Fortunately, she came to Beijing and her direction was correct.

Xinyou turned around and walked step by step to a mansion.

The house is very grand, with two majestic stone lions in front of the door.

Xin You raised his head and stared at the gilt plaque shining brightly in the sun.

This is Guchangbo Mansion.

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