"Drinking wine and showing mercy to each other, relationships turn upside down like waves."
The sunlight was gentle and clear, the breeze was sultry, a stove was set up in the embroidered pavilion courtyard behind the Lengxiang Pavilion, and the wine was warmed on porcelain, which was exquisite and charming. The oiran smiled and bent his eyes, and handed Sheng Qiuxiao a glass of daughter's red.
Drinking during the day has never been Shen Yuan's hobby. Nai He noticed that Sheng was depressed, so he found an excuse to call her out and went to hide in his courtyard for some peace and quiet.
Sheng Qiuxiao didn't refuse, and took the drink with a dull head. Suddenly she threw her head back and laughed, covering her face. Her shoulders couldn't stop trembling, and her throat seemed to be choked with a thousand pieces of rock. Her laughter was suppressed and full of sadness. Let's explore again later. As expected, Qiu Xiao's face was filled with tears, and there was still glistening liquid on her lips.
The sun in the sky has lost its blazing brilliance, and instead looks like a moon with too thick colors. The surrounding area is exuding a miserable white halo, which makes it feel deserted.
"If you've cried enough, remember to tell me and I'll ask someone to make some food for you." The oiran's temper suddenly became very good. He held his chin and slowly admired Qiu Xiao's crying appearance, "If you ask me, you cried well. It makes no sense, your sister is really here to look for you, worried about how you are doing, but unlike the last time, she was full of calculations about using you in exchange for benefits. There are still people in this world who care about you, you should be happy."
There was a reason for Shen Yuan's words. When the servant reported that Sheng Qiujun was coming, she and Mrs. Mo Zhang both thought that they were just like a family named Sheng who came to look for Qiu Xiao. They really didn't know until they saw her. She was a very honest and responsible young woman, only two years older than Qiu Xiao, but she got married early and had a difficult life in her husband's family.
As soon as she enters the family, she has to become a stepmother. How can a decent girl endure this kind of grievance? Only Mrs. Sheng and Sheng Mingxuan, who are obsessed with money, could come up with such a bad idea.
What is commendable is that Sheng Qiujun studied with her father when she was very young and understood the truth. Many years of study and training did not destroy her conscience, simplicity, and other beautiful qualities. When she met Qiu Xiao, Qiu Jun was Unable to suppress her tears, she hugged her sister and refused to let go.
Shen Yuan admitted that she was moved when she saw that scene with her own eyes. She also heard Qiu Yun asking if her sister had enough food and clothing, if she had been wronged, and if she had taken a sneak peek at Mrs. Mo Zhang, fearing that her words would be inappropriate. Annoyed his boss.
For a moment, the oiran wanted to let Qiu Xiao go out, but then Mrs. Mo Zhang asked Shui Zhi to take the Sheng sisters down to talk alone. When mother and daughter faced each other, the pavilion master told her that letting a girl go was not a big deal. But after leaving Lengxiang Pavilion, where will Sheng Qiu Xiao go?
"Does Yuan'er think it's possible for her to be self-reliant? If she goes with her sister, that means she's living under someone else's roof. How will her life be like?"
Shen Yuan was speechless. After a while, Qiu Xiao came back, but Qiu Jun was a step too late, crying outside the door and wiping her tears desperately.
Sheng Qiu Xiao held back her tears even after parting, and she didn't dare to let Mrs. Mo Zhang see her. The days in the building were always unpredictable, and Miss Hong didn't have a special time to cry. Qiu Yun just left, and then the maid came in a hurry. It is said that a regular customer ordered Qiu Xiao and has been waiting for a long time.
Shen Yuan didn't know how Qiu Xiao survived. Fortunately, the guest just sat for a while and then left, just to watch Qiu Xiao dance a song and drink a pot with her. Sheng saw off the guest until he reached the threshold, turned around, Then the oiran took him to a corner where there was no one around, and stuffed two bottles of plaster into his hands.
"Your sister is back again. She just went to buy medicine. I was afraid that you would be beaten. You were busy, so I told her that I was afraid of being gossiped about by the madam. I love you, so I will hand it over to you."
After hearing this, Qiu Xiao subconsciously raised her head and looked around, searching for Qiu Jun's figure. However, she heard the oiran say again that the sister of the Sheng family had left. She was just going to the city to buy rice for an excuse. She didn't dare to go back late because she would be beaten by her husband's family.
scold.
The plaster bottle was small and exquisitely made. They all recognized it. It was from the best pharmacy in Mojing City and cost a lot of money. Qiu Xiao's eyes immediately turned red, and she quickly lowered her head and turned away, hiding her sobs in others.
Invisible corner.
The oiran prided himself on being indifferent to others, but once again he gave Sheng a step and took her into his courtyard.
"Like a person drinking water, he knows whether it is warm or cold." Qiu Xiao's lips were pale white, and her eyelashes were all wet, hanging low on her eyelids. "My sister was also given away by my parents in exchange for the bride price. I married...
What kind of family? Even if this happens, she will ask how much money it will take to redeem me. I am grateful, but also feel even more uncomfortable."
The oiran seemed to be feeling emotional, and then said: "That's true, but you are not bad at all. You didn't shed too many tears in front of your sister. At least it made her feel at ease."
Qiu Xiao shook her head sadly: "This is the only thing I can do. I gave her some silver. I was afraid that her husband's family would steal it, so I told her to hide it in her clothes."
"Really? How much did you give her? How many flowers can you keep for yourself?" Shen Yuan seemed to be energized and kept asking questions with great interest. Qiu Xiao's face was obviously embarrassed, and she talked about the number and said to the floor
It's not a small number for the hustlers here.
"That's all, that's all. If you save it yourself, you can give it to anyone."
The oiran shook his head and sighed, poured himself a cup and continued: "You understand, I won't say anything about 'rescuing the emergency but not the poor'. Now that you are popular, you can live and eat well if you give some away. I want to ask you, if
What do you want to do when you can go out in the future?"
"If you want to do it, I want to go to the Temple of Immortality, worship the gods, and live alone for the rest of my life."
"What?" Shen Yuan suddenly raised his head, as if he hadn't heard clearly, and met Sheng Qiuxiao with a calm gaze, not like he was joking at all.
"Sister, I believe in gods. Why do you look at me like this when I say it?" Qiu Xiao smiled, "I want to ask the gods why kind people are always in dire straits, while those who do evil and are greedy are always in dire straits.
The wind often brings the wind, and the rain brings the rain? If being kind to others is the original sin, doesn't it mean that in order to live a good life, we should all commit heinous crimes?"
Shen Yuan was at a loss for words. For a moment, there was only a crackling fire in the small courtyard, and the wine was boiling on the stove. The maids were all sent to the kitchen, and Qiu Xiao took the initiative to roll up her sleeves and carry the pot, filling each other's cups.
"It's my fault. I scared my sister. I'm sorry." Sheng smiled and raised her glass, "I'll punish myself with a drink. I hope my sister won't be offended."
"I don't care about you. I'm afraid that the gods will send down a thunder to strike you and implicate me again." Lengxiang Oiran was quite helpless, "You came here through hard work. You didn't complain before, but now you blame everyone. What are you talking about?"
I have said it all. I only want to say one thing to you - take a closer look at the high statue of the god, and then look at the pilgrims and believers who have prostrated themselves. Do you know that the gods are also begging for incense in the world?" This chapter has been completed!