Chapter 16
As a transportation fortress, Yongzhou Prefecture is an important road connecting Huguang, Guangxi and western Guangdong. It is always crowded with people and vehicles, making it particularly lively.
As the largest inn in Yongzhou Prefecture, Dongxing Inn is crowded every day, and welcomes guests from all over the world who travel from north to north and east to west.
Early that morning, three green oil-top mule carts decorated with green curtains and embroidered belts were parked at the entrance of the inn.
Such a grand car is not something that ordinary merchants can benefit from, and only fourth- and fifth-rank officials can use it.
The sharp-eyed man saw the emblem of Shen Mansion on the carriage and knew it was the car from the prefect's office, so he immediately avoided it from a distance, so as not to accidentally bump into the noble man.
But everyone couldn't help but wonder what to do if so many cars parked here early in the morning?
Soon, the two women got off from the flat-headed car behind, one put on the step, and the other lifted the twill jacquard curtain.
An elderly nanny got out of the car first, then turned around and helped a gorgeously dressed woman out of the car.
It was Xu and Madam Guo.
Madam Guo said, "Madam, this is Dongxing Inn. Let's go in quickly, don't let the big girl wait in a hurry."
When people around him heard this, they immediately raised their ears.
Although no one has ever seen him, Lord Shen has been in Yongzhou Prefecture for five years. Miss Shen’s reputation for beauty has long been spread to the outside through the deep wall courtyard.
How could a lady from a wealthy family who should not leave the door without going out, run to the inn to stay in the hotel? She even had to pick her up with great fanfare?
Everyone's curiosity was suffocated.
Madam Guo glanced at the more and more people watching from the outside, and suddenly became more excited. She walked to the counter and asked loudly: "Shopkeeper, where is our girl in? Report it quickly, we don't have time to delay with you!"
Before the shopkeeper could speak, someone on the stairs said, "The servants are rude and rude and neglect to discipline them. I will accuse you of your crimes first."
The person who came had a soft tone and his voice was even more melodious and melodious, making everyone who listened to it feel like the spring breeze.
Everyone's eyes instantly moved away from Madam Guo and turned to the second floor in unison.
I saw a young girl wearing a veiled hat, being held by a maid, slowly moving downstairs.
Although she was covered by a veil and hat, she couldn't see her appearance clearly, but her posture was graceful and her every move showed her demeanor.
When Chen Tianshu came up, he said rude and rude and neglected to discipline him. Both Xu's master and servant couldn't help but feel bad for a moment.
Madam Guo reacted faster and immediately smiled again. She took two steps at a time, rushed to go upstairs and reached out to help Tianshu.
"Miss, you have been away for more than ten days, but you have been so anxious that you can't eat or sleep every day! Now, when you heard that you are living in the inn and don't even have breakfast, you quickly asked someone to prepare a car to pick you up!"
Chen Tianshu paused, leaving Madam Guo's hands empty.
She glanced over Madam Guo's face filled with pleated pieces and knew what the other party was trying to do.
But it is not that easy to ruin her reputation in public.
"It has very little snow in the winter of Yongzhou, but this year it has been heavy snow, causing disasters and disasters. My father went out again on duty. I only regret that as my daughter's home, I cannot share my worries for my father. Then I reported to my mother more than ten days ago and went to Chengjiao Temple to pray for the people, hoping to do my best."
This year, the snow disaster in Huguang is indeed serious, and it can almost be said to be the worst snow disaster since the record of this dynasty. There are countless people suffering from the disaster. There are also many guests stranded in Yongzhou because of the severe snow on the official road and unable to continue traveling.
More than ten days ago, it was the time when the wind and snow were at its peak. As a daughter, Chen Tianshu worked hard without hesitation and went to the temple to pray for the people in person in the wind and snow. Everyone felt very upset when they heard this.
Mingyu noticed that Chen Tianshu's hand was tapping on his wrist twice, and immediately followed what she had taught before: "Amitabha, thanks to the kindness of the Bodhisattva, I can't bear to see the people suffer. The girl had just copied the scriptures for a day in the temple, and the snow became much smaller. By the third day, it completely stopped and has not been drained yet.
"It's just that the mountain road is slippery and difficult to walk, especially going down the mountain is even more difficult. Even if the girl is thinking of returning home, she has to temporarily hold back. When the mountain road is just as soon as the carriage is available for passage, the girl immediately asked someone to prepare the carriage and go home.
"I didn't expect that there were rocks blocking the road in several places, so I delayed the time. I rushed to the city before closing the city gate, and did not sleep outside. Unexpectedly, when I arrived at the door of my house, I found that inside and outside were locked.
"We girl thought, maybe the master was not at home, and the wife deliberately locked the door in order to strictly control the access. If she knocked on the door, it would have to alarm the whole family, so she decided to stay in the inn for one night. She didn't dare to delay for a while today, so she would send me back to the house to deliver the letter early!"
Chen Tianshu was quite satisfied with Mingyu's performance. Although he was still a little unobtrusive, he had said such a big cliché in a complete manner and he was still in place to control his emotions.
Although this little girl seems a little timid in normal times, she is loyal to protect her master and has aura. If you teach me well, she should be her capable helper.
Madam Guo frowned and said, "There is no rule. Master, can you interrupt me when you speak?"
Chen Tianshu ignored Madam Guo and turned his eyes to Xu, who had been standing there without saying anything.
Xu only felt Chen Tianshu's eyes pass through the curtain and landing on her with threat, making her feel a little bad.
Sure enough, Chen Tianshu lowered his head slightly and his voice also subsided: "It's because my daughter is not thinking well, and she is so tired that her mother is worried. She also hopes that her mother will not take her anger on Mingyu. After returning home, her daughter is willing to stay in the courtyard, copy scriptures and worship Buddha, and cultivate her character."
Most of the people in Xu Shi Dunjue Inn focused on themselves, with doubts and accusations...
She glared at Madam Guo, and sweat began to ooze from her forehead.
Suddenly someone shouted in the crowd: "Miss Shen went to the temple to pray for the people. She stayed in the inn temporarily last night and didn't want to disturb the elders in the middle of the night. Where can I find such a good girl? Mrs. Chen, please spare her this time!"
With one person starting, the others immediately started talking.
"Yes, actually, it seems that Miss Shen didn't make any mistakes, right?"
"Miss Shen, thank you for praying for the people. You will definitely have blessings!"
People have a herd mentality. When there are too many people shouting, the onlookers are excited and speak for Chen Tianshu in a verbal way.
At this time, unless the yamen runners are asked to come in to get people, the scene is no longer something Xu can control.
However, she is still rational and knows that once she does this, the consequences will be unimaginable.
It will not only damage Lord Shen’s reputation, but also destroy her gentle and virtuous image that she has always disguised to the outside world.
"Look at what you said." Xu could only push Madam Guo out of here, "Madam Guo is old and has many inappropriate words and actions. It's because I'm not strict in discipline. I will punish her when I go back!"
Madam Guo tactfully accused him of guilt and retreated aside.
Chen Tianshu then walked slowly down the stairs, came to Xu, bowed his knees and bowed, "It's my mother's trouble."
Chapter completed!