Once the rosewood box was opened, the eyes were full of sparkling eyes, but they were large, round Western beads, emitting alluring brilliance.
After Liang Zhongshu married into the Cai family, he was also exposed to the world. Even though so many pearls of similar sizes were rare, they were nothing to him, but there was also a small sachet on the pearl. When he saw it, Liang Zhongshu was struck by lightning. ——It was given to him by Li Ping'er when they were in love. Later, when Li Ping'er left the Liang Mansion, he personally put the two ounces of crow's sapphires from a pair of big food kings into a sachet. Together with the pearl, he gave it to Li Ping'er as a token of farewell.
After being stunned for a long time, Liang Zhongshu suddenly ordered: "Get the jade plate!"
Liang Weisuo took out the jasper plate from the stand next to him and presented it to him. There was a sound of clanking and cong, and Liang Zhongshu slowly dropped handfuls of pearls into the jasper plate. The jasper color was thick and thick, and the halo of a hundred pearls was reflected. Like a dream or an illusion.
Slowly opening the sachet, Liang Taishu took out a pair of crow's sapphires, rubbed them in his palms for a long time, and then gently put them down - they finally met again today, but things have changed, and he doesn't know where the beauty is. Is he safe?
"How did you get these things?" As soon as he said these words, Liang Zhongshu found that his voice was hoarse due to the momentary tremor.
"Sir, this is what happened..." Liang Weisuo told the truth about the situation after he met Zhao Nianggui today, and finally said alarmingly, "Mrs. Ping's situation is pitiful. She is now seriously ill. If she is depressed, When I try to figure it out, I’m afraid it’s more likely to be bad than good…”
After hearing these words, Liang Zhongshu's heart felt as if he had been hit hard by a sledgehammer. For a moment, his soul flew into the sky, and he was at a loss as to what was in the world. When he came back to his senses, he felt that he had touched something on his fingertips. It turned out that Just now, when I was lost in despair, I accidentally put a hand into the empty box containing pearls and gems - there was something else under the box!
As if he was racing against the pain in his heart, Liang Zhongshu roughly turned the rosewood box upside down. For a moment, the study room was filled with fallen flowers, and pieces of dry but still bright red peach blossom petals fluttered down, covering the table in front of Liang Zhongshu. .
"This is...?" Liang Zhongshu picked out a Fang Shenglai folded with Xue Tao's paper from the peach blossom petals with trembling hands. When he slowly opened it, a faint fragrance flowed, and there were silky ink marks on the paper, and he wrote a short poem. poetry--
The painting hall is divided into east and west, the fish has no ruler and the shadow of the wild goose is empty. Who is full of lovesickness and blood, dyeing all the peach blossom petals red!
Liang Zhongshu saw it and couldn't hold it anymore. He suddenly beat his chest and stamped his feet, burst into tears, and shouted while crying: "Sister Ping, Sister Ping, you are in such trouble now because I am incompetent!..."
Seeing Liang Zhongshu lose his composure, Liang Weisuo's expression changed, and he hurriedly advised: "Master, shut up! Master, shut up! If Madam finds out, it's not a joke! I'm so angry that I won't say anything, but Mrs. Ping, add another one." What a disaster!"
Although the principle is so, the situation is stronger than the people. In these days, Liang Zhongshu was captured first by Liang Shanbo, and then was frustrated by Cai. The army and the people were alienated from the outside world, and the officials were violating the law internally. Everyone was suffering and suffering, and they were exhausted mentally and physically. At this time Suddenly, I was overwhelmed by the long-simmering longing for love. How could I hold back my tears? I simply let go and cried to my heart's content.
Liang Weisuo had no choice but to watch the wind in front of the window. He was really afraid of what might happen. When Liang Zhongshu cried more happily, Cai's confidant girl swayed over like a flower, swaying like a flower.
As if he was being attacked by a snake or scorpion, Liang Weisuo hurriedly turned around and whispered: "Master, it's not good! Ruhua is here!"
Liang Zhongshu has given up his life today. Even if there is Cai family in Ruhua, so what? He has had enough of this day. At worst, he will change his face and kill all those cheap maids with a sword. He will go to the court to fight
It would be better to die!
With a creak, Ruhua opened the door and entered the room. With Cai's support, she even skipped the basic etiquette of a servant knocking on the door in front of the master to ask for permission.
When she saw Liang Zhongshu weeping there, Ruhua was stunned for a moment. In the blink of an eye, he saw the glittering jewels on the desk. He suddenly became greedy. After being distracted for a long time, he asked Liang Wei: "Master Manager, today
Where did the master cause this trouble?"
Ruhua came to serve as a spy for Cai. Cai's wishful thinking was that if Liang Zhongshu was still angry, she would still sit firmly on the Diaoyutai; if Liang Zhongshu's anger subsided, she would chase after Liang Zhongshu and continue to make a fuss, asking Liang Zhongshu to take away the batch of people who were imprisoned.
Let out all the lackeys of the prisoners - this is the famous saying in the art of war: "Avoid their vigor and attack their laziness."
Therefore, Ruhua performed the self-taught Qinggong Lifting Technique. She walked without a trace under the lamp and walked towards the study room where Liang Zhongshu was sitting. Unexpectedly, she was far away and heard Liang Zhongshu singing.
Crying loudly, Ruhua wondered if it was the madam who bullied the master into crying? But after entering the door and seeing a plate of captivating big pearls on the table, Ruhua knew that the truth was not that simple.
Liang Zhongshu was unprepared, and was taken advantage of by Ruhua. Although the military situation was unfavorable, Liang Weisuo remained calm and composed, because he had already been prepared to wait for an uproar. When Ruhua asked, he calmly said: "It's surprising to say that
It’s so sad. Sister Ruhua, do you know that there was a Nanny Feng in the Liang Mansion back then? This person is the same as me.
The same thing happened when she was young, and she shared the hardships with her. Later, when she got older, he released her reward and sent her back to her hometown to enjoy happiness. Who knows, today her family came to report that Lao Feng passed away a few days ago.
Yes - you know, I am a righteous man who cherishes old friendships. How can I not be sad when I hear this letter?"
"Oh! It turns out to be Jiang Zi!" After hearing that she was just a dead old servant, Ruhua suddenly realized and her suspicions were relieved. But the next moment, her ruthless eyes were fixed on the pearls in the jasper plate, "These are
…?”
Liang Weisuo misled calmly: "Oh, these were given to Lao Feng by the master back then, but Lao Feng was a smart man. He knew that these treasures would be passed on to the descendants of the future generations, and they would not be able to suppress them even if they were lucky, so he turned them back when he died.
Come into the hands of the master. The master sees things and misses people. From now on, he will look at the children and grandchildren of the Feng family in a different light. Old Feng can rest in peace even if he is under the influence of Jiuquan!"
Ruhua nodded repeatedly as she listened, but secretly scorned in her heart: "This old prostitute wants to die! She actually gave away so many treasures. She is really the culprit of the prodigal mother and son's misdeeds! If it were me, she would never give up.
!”
After looking at the jewels on the table and swallowing a few mouthfuls of saliva, Ruhua finally pulled out her eyes with supreme perseverance and saluted: "If there is nothing else, I would like to express my condolences to you. I am resigning!" This lowly servant!
In the study room, she tried to show off a few words of elegance, but in the end she got the true message of Mr. Cai's lack of knowledge and skill, and as soon as she opened her mouth, she overturned the true meaning of "sorry and submission".
"Wait a minute!" Just when Ruhua was so proud and wanted to retreat, she was stopped by Liang Zhongshu's words.
"What else do you have to say, Master?"
Liang Zhongshu looked blankly at Ruhua's ugly face, which looked like a fish and a wild goose, and said coldly: "Go and tell your servants to prepare incense, candles, and wine. I want to go out of the city and hold a memorial ceremony at the pavilion ten miles away."
Hearing this, Liang Weisuo thought to himself: "It is indeed the master! His ability to adapt to the current situation and act according to the situation is first-rate! In this way, the master's move out of the city to meet Mrs. Ping'er is like selling private salt to official salt, and no one can doubt it anymore.
!”
Ruhua agreed and left. After leaving the study, she did not rush to order her servants to prepare the things that Liang Zhongshu had told her to do. Instead, she went to Cai to ask for credit and reward, and thoroughly recounted all the past and present life in the study.
After hearing this, Ms. Cai said: "As the saying goes, 'a soldier who mourns will win'. This ungrateful killer is in the mood of mourning right now. If I try to provoke him and he jumps over the wall, what if he hurts my face in front of everyone?"
Isn’t it ugly? Just leave him alone for a couple of days, and we’ll settle the accounts later in the year!”
After hearing this, Sister Ruhuafeng complimented: "What Madam said is not bad at all! The most urgent task is to get those beads first while the master is out!"
After hearing this, Mrs. Cai was very happy: "It's true that I have taught you all these years. You should be careful about the importance of things! Quickly ask the servants to get some incense and candle paper money to fool the lard-obsessed killer. Hurry out of the city. Let's get out of the city.
It’s time to get going!”
Ruhua asked the little maid to deliver the order, while she stood beside Mr. Cai, vividly talking about how valuable and exquisite the plate of pearls was. Just as she was drooling as she spoke, someone suddenly came to report: "Madam, Sir
I took Mr. Liang and a guest who came today out of the house to the south gate!"
When Mrs. Cai heard this, she was overjoyed and jumped up and shouted: "Young ones!"
Led by Sister Ruhuafeng, a group of big-footed women all responded: "Yes!"
Mrs. Cai waved her hand: "Follow me to the study! Even if you demolish the house today, you still have to get those pearls for me!"
After hearing this, everyone excitedly responded "Yes" and followed Cai in a mighty dash towards the study.
At the same time, Liang Zhongshu and Liang Weisuo changed into civilian clothes and had already ridden out of the South City Gate. Zhao Naogui said that he could not neglect the noble man and should go to Huaishu Slope to report the news first and prepare for the reception. Liang Weisuo praised him for his meticulousness and thought.
Zhou Quan and Zhao Dagui said a few words of humility before flying off on horseback.
At this moment, Liang Taishu, thinking that he would see Li Ping'er again soon, couldn't help but feel dizzy, and his heart was filled with sorrow and joy. It was the turn of the afternoon, and the sun was shining slantingly, casting a red cloud on the tower of Zhangzhou.
The wild birds on the water's edge, some flying in the sand, some flying far away, fall into Liang Zhongshu's eyes, all of them are sad.
Liang Weisuo led the way, and when the horse hoofed, Liang Zhongshu felt uneasy in his heart. Looking at the residual light covering the weeds, his eyes became filled with desolation, and when he heard the running water playing the harp, everyone was sobbing. The people on the road were all filled with tears.
People come and go, merchants and scholars, happy, angry and sad, their voices are slow and their steps are swaying, all of them are helping him to complain and hurting his embrace.
The road is short and the love is long, so before I knew it, I had arrived at Li Ping'er's residence in Huaishupo. Because of the proximity, I was timid. When the house was full of people watching, Liang Zhongshu reined in his horse and found it difficult to move.
At this time, Liang Weisuo obliged and led his master's horse forward. Liang Zhongshu half-stepped forward and came to the hut. This is exactly what he said:
Where is the Peach Blossom Fairy? Cui Lang, who was here before, is here again. But I don’t know what happened next. Let’s hear the explanation next time.