The small courtyard in the sea of bamboo on the island was where Qiu Cong lived in seclusion. Now that the kitchen was burned down, Qiuyue could only run away and cry and scream. She didn't even have the consciousness or courage to put out the fire. Qiu Cong did not hide his feelings for her at all.
disgust.
If Nangong Lin was still here, Su Liang felt that he would definitely be scolded. Qiu Cong couldn't help but scold his favorite granddaughter Nangong Qian, and the words were quite harsh.
The phrase "You are in poor health and have little knowledge of the world, yet you are so willful" made Su Liang laugh when he thought about it. I believe this is definitely the true meaning that Qiu Cong was unwilling to say because of the filter of his ancestors and grandchildren.
In comparison, Qiu Cong praised Su Liang for being "sophisticated", because in other words, this word means "sensible".
After all, we are all adults. It is a sign of love for you that your elders treat you as a child. It definitely does not mean "it's okay for you to do whatever you want".
Lunch was ruined this time, and Su Liang had nowhere to make amends, so he could only eat the snacks that Nangong Lin sent to Nangong Qian last night. The master and servant made breakfast with snacks.
Su Liang didn't go out after changing her clothes. She heard Nangong Qian crying next door. After a while, Qiu Cong knocked on the door.
Su Liang opened the door and Qiu Cong handed over a box of snacks. She felt familiar and quickly remembered that when she first arrived in Nanshan City, her subordinates had given her similar ones. Not surprisingly, they were made by a certain snack shop in Nanshan City.
Based on this, Su Liang speculated that after Situ Jing was taken away by Qiu Cong and Nangong Lin, he settled in Nanshan City and then planned to capture her.
But this discovery has no meaning now. Nangong Lin and Situ Jing will most likely go directly to Liang Kingdom next.
Su Liang caught it, thanked Qiu Cong, and then discussed building a new kitchen.
"I haven't seen any rain in the three days I've been here. I don't know if it rains a lot on the island. Since it's newly built, would it be better to build a house that can protect it from wind and rain?" Su Liang asked.
Qiu Cong glanced at the burned kitchen and nodded, "Okay."
"Then I'll do it with Master after eating." Su Liang said.
The good thing is that all the unused ingredients were in Qiu Cong's room for fear of animals coming to eat them. He survived this time, otherwise he would have run out of food.
Su Liang didn't close the door when she saw Qiu Cong leaving, and then heard Nangong Qian's voice scolding Qiu Yue from her room, "Idiot!"
Su Liang looked at the little god and said silently in his heart: Is this what it means to be weak and cute? I have learned a lot.
The snacks tasted average and were too sweet for Su Liang. After eating two pieces, she was so tired that she put them down. After drinking a glass of water, Su Liang suddenly thought that the master and servant pair in the morning disliked the lean meat and wild vegetable porridge and egg pancakes she made.
If you haven't eaten, where have you been?
After returning from pheasant shooting, it was Qiu Cong who went to clean up the kitchen.
Su Liang actually wanted to see if the old man was eating the leftovers from the morning, but she was afraid that he would be embarrassed if he found out, so she gave up.
But she guessed it right. At this time, Qiu Cong had closed the door, hadn't eaten any snacks, and was drinking cold lean meat porridge. He had been sent back to his room early in the morning.
And Nangong Qian was picky about eating. How could she be in a good mood after eating snacks for two consecutive meals? Looking at Qiuyue became more and more unpleasant.
In the afternoon, Su Liang and Qiu Cong were discussing rebuilding the kitchen. Although bamboo was not fire-resistant, it was most convenient to use local materials.
Su Liang put forward his idea and drew a sketch on the ground with a wooden sword. After reading it, Qiu Cong nodded in agreement and started to work.
Nangong Qian asked Qiu Yue to go out to see the situation. After seeing it, Qiu Yue told her tremblingly that Su Liang and Qiu Cong were cutting bamboo.
"You go and bring tea to grandpa, just say it's my wish." Nangong Qian ordered.
Qiuyue quickly agreed, but when she went out and looked at the kitchen that had just been cleaned and nothing was left, her face fell: hot water is needed to make tea. She burned the kitchen and couldn't boil water at the moment.
Qiuyue had no choice but to go back and was scolded by Nangong Qian again.
After a while, Su Liang set up a fire with dry firewood in the corner of the courtyard, made a frame from bamboo, and hung a pot on it.
Qiuyue saw it and walked over quickly, "Miss Su, do you want to boil water? The lady asked me to make tea for the grandfather." The second half of the sentence was particularly loud.
Su Liang was busy working and was stunned for a moment when he heard this.
The next moment, Qiu Cong's voice came from behind Qiu Yue, "She is going to make medicine for Qian'er. Have you even forgotten this?"
Qiuyue's face turned pale. She had really forgotten that Nangong Qian should take the medicine. Even Nangong Qian herself didn't remember it because she was angry, but Su Liang was thinking about it...
Su Liang was very sure that if he could change the maid now, Qiu Cong would definitely kick Qiu Yue out. With his character, he should hate this kind of person who only knows how to talk and do nothing.
"No... I haven't forgotten. It's just that the young lady was thinking about the great master's hard work and asked the slave to make tea for the great master." Qiuyue said, her voice getting lower and lower, and her neck was almost buried in her chest.
"No matter the importance! I don't know what to say!" This was Qiu Cong's cold comment.
Su Liang said, "Qiuyue, bring the medicine."
Qiuyue felt like she was being pardoned, turned around and ran away, "Slave, go get it now!"
"Master, calm down." Su Liang said and asked, "Aren't you going to buy medicinal materials for your granddaughter today?"
Qiu Cong took a look at the sky and said, "Heavy rain is coming, there may be wind and waves. We will go after the rain."
Su Liang took a look and saw that the weather had indeed changed. It must have been that Qiu Cong was very familiar with the climate on the island and had noticed it a long time ago. No matter how powerful the master is, he cannot go against the weather. Big storms and waves on the sea are no joke.
"It's okay. I mixed the original medicine before boiling it, and it can still be used for the time being." Su Liang said, "Before the heavy rain comes, let's build a rainproof shed for cooking."
Qiu Cong nodded and continued to chop bamboo.
Qiuyue brought the medicinal materials, but did not dare to tell Nangong Qian that Qiu Cong had scolded her again for making tea.
Su Liang boiled the medicinal ingredients and told Qiuyue to guard them. She quickly agreed, no longer as arrogant as she had been this morning.
…
Su Liang and Qiu Cong built a bamboo shed together, covered it with bamboo leaves, spread it with oilcloth, and pressed it with stones. The simple stove made by Su Liang was just covered underneath.
As soon as it was finished, raindrops began to fall.
The rain came very quickly, turning into a downpour in a moment, and the wind picked up.
Su Liang went back to her room, closed the doors and windows, and read a book.
After a while, I heard Qiuyue shouting, saying that Nangong Qian was vomiting blood.
Su Liang closed the book and patted the little god, "This is the price of doing it."
Before Qiu Cong came over to call, Su Liang opened the door and went through, almost being blown over by the wind.
"Get out of the way." Su Liang asked Qiuyue to step aside. After taking Nangong Qian's pulse, she took out the needle bag and gave her acupuncture.
After it was over, Nangong Qian's expression calmed down.
"I have said before that you should not worry too much about your body and get angry." Su Liang sighed slightly, "Nursing the mind is also nourishing the body. This is very important."
"It's all the slave's fault, it's none of the lady's business..." Qiuyue said with red eyes.
Su Liang wanted to say that this was not a question of who was right or wrong, but that Nangong Qian didn't take her doctor's advice at all. But she chose not to say it, and Qiu Cong made his own judgment.
"When the rain stops, Master should buy the medicinal materials as soon as possible." Su Liang said.
Nangong Qian looked at Su Liang blankly, "What master..."
Su Liang explained, "I did it out of wishful thinking. I wanted your grandpa to accept me as his disciple, but he didn't agree."
In Qiu Cong's eyes, Su Liang said this intentionally in order to make Nangong Qian stop thinking, because it was obvious that the conflict between Nangong Qian and Su Liang was caused by Nangong Qian. Su Liang was generous and did not want to talk to him.
She cares.
The rain did not subside until nightfall. Qiu Cong went to the backyard to get dry firewood, and Su Liang cooked white porridge, saying it was suitable for Nangong Qian. The remaining ribs from earlier stewed in a pot.
When people are hungry, they will stop worrying about eating. Nangong Qian and her servants finally had something hot to eat all day long, and it tasted quite good. There was no way they could go and tell Qiu Cong that they were "feeling sick and won't eat".
If he really dared to do it again, Qiu Cong would probably hit someone.
Although she has not got rid of the job of cooking, Su Liang is very open-minded about it. After all, she also wants to eat, but she just makes a larger amount. She must have a correct attitude. Qiu Cong is not her grandfather. Nangong Qian has the capital to cook. She
But no.
Besides, conquering people with delicious food is what she is good at. She is seriously "attacking" Qiu Cong, a top master, and has achieved initial results.
…
At midnight, Su Liang had already fallen asleep.
In the next room, Nangong Qian was still awake. Qiuyue yawned and sat on the ground beside her bed to accompany her. She was very sleepy but didn't dare to fall asleep before her.
"You have to think of a solution tomorrow, but your hand is injured." Nangong Qian said softly.
Qiuyue's eyes widened, "Why?"
"Dad and brother went north and couldn't bring the spring flowers... If you hurt your hand, grandpa will definitely ask Su Liang to take care of me... If she wants to live, she won't dare to do anything..." Nangong Qian's eyes were filled with resentment, "I
I just want to watch her dress and feed me, and be my slave... and see how long she can endure it..."
Qiuyue looked at her hands, which were intact and even had tender skin, with a very ugly face. She had seen maids with injured hands, which were difficult to cure, and even if they were cured, they would leave scars. She still wanted to get married.
"Didn't you hear?" Nangong Qian looked at Qiuyue coldly.
"Miss... I'm afraid that my hand will be injured and I won't be able to recover for the rest of my life..." Qiuyue said with a sad face, "In the past, Mi'er was..."
"What are you afraid of? Don't forget that Su Liang is here...she is a miracle doctor and will definitely cure you..." Nangong Qian lowered her voice.
Qiuyue still had a look of reluctance, "If the master finds out that this slave did it on purpose, I'm afraid he might even lose his life..."
"Be careful, grandpa won't find out." Nangong Qian said, "I woke up in the middle of the night and wanted to drink water. Su Liang said I can't drink cold water... Go now and boil water for me... burn your hands
It doesn’t matter if you perm it... Anyway, since you are clumsy, grandpa won’t suspect it..."
Qiuyue lowered her head and clenched her hands until they turned white.
"Why don't you go quickly?" Nangong Qian scolded softly.
Qiuyue did not dare to disobey the uncertain Nangong Qian, so she had no choice but to get up and walk out slowly.
When she got outside, the rain was still falling, but it was much lighter and it was pitch black. She looked at the bamboo forest and felt it was very breathtaking. She held on to the wall and walked towards the shed step by step.
As soon as he walked to the door of Qiu Cong's room, he heard his voice coming from inside, "Who?"
"It's my slave..." Qiuyue's voice was a little trembling, "Miss wants to drink water... she can't drink cold water. I'll boil the water."
There was movement in the room, and soon the door opened. Qiu Cong squinted at Qiuyue, "You go back and guard Qian'er while I boil the water."
Qiuyue's expression was obviously relieved, "Yes, Master."
When Nangong Qian saw Qiu Yue and learned that Qiu Cong was awake and wanted to boil water for her herself, she cursed bitterly.
"Miss, Miss Su said that getting angry is bad for your health..." Qiuyue said weakly, "This slave is also thinking about Miss Su. Why don't you stop going against Miss Su and take good care of yourself first?"
Nangong Qian's face was gloomy and scary, "What should I do, and I need you to teach me?" After saying this, she started coughing again.
Qiuyue narrowed her eyes, covering up the gloom in her eyes, and stepped forward to help Nangong Qian.
Qiu Cong boiled hot water and brought it over. He checked Nangong Qian's condition and told her to go to bed early. If she felt any discomfort, Qiu Yue could call him.
…
The rain stopped at midnight. Su Liang got up early and found that the ground was very wet and not suitable for exercise, so she decided to take a day off. There was a continuous sound of wind and rain outside last night. She didn't know that Nangong Qian had a conspiracy against her, but unfortunately it didn't succeed.
Breakfast was still made by Su Liang. There was food, but there was not much meat or vegetables left.
Su Liang and Qiu Cong were sitting under the shed eating, and the master and servant were not awake yet.
"Master, are you going to go shopping today?" Su Liang asked.
Qiu Cong nodded. There was only a little bit of meat left. Su Liang had marinated it the day before, otherwise it would have gone bad, so it was all wrapped in the pie for Qiu Cong.
Qiu Cong originally said that there was only one pie for Nangong Qian to eat, but Su Liang said that the taste was a bit strong and not suitable for her.
Su Liang discussed with Qiu Cong, "If the place Master is going to is not far from Kasyapa City, can you send me a letter there? With Master's strength, there is no possibility of being caught by them. You don't need to show up, Xin can
Just send it to the Lin family. I just want to report that I'm safe, and I'm afraid they'll be too worried. Master can read the letter first after I've written it."
Qiu Cong frowned, finished the last bite of pie, and shook his head, "It's far away from Kasyapa City."
Su Liang couldn't hide her disappointment, "That's it." Qiu Cong wanted to buy medicinal materials for his beloved granddaughter and couldn't delay.
After Su Liang finished eating, he put down the bowl and said, "I'll go back to the room first and wait until they get up. If the porridge is cold, just light the fire to heat it up."
After taking two steps, I heard Qiu Cong's voice from behind, "Qian'er's health has improved, so I'll let you go back."
"Okay, thank you, Master." Su Liang didn't look back and continued walking forward. It's not easy for Nangong Qian to get better. She is too pretentious and angry. Su Liang can't coax her even if she doesn't want to, because unless she disappears, Nangong Qian will
Will not be satisfied.
Qiu Cong looked at the simple stove built by Su Liang, his old eyes narrowed, and he was a little distracted for a moment...
…
Kasyapa City.
The next day after Su Liang was taken away, Gu Ling also left and went somewhere unknown. Nian Jincheng sent people to hurry up and report the situation to the capital truthfully. The first point is that the Chen family are all made by Liang Guo, and Chen Yun is Situ Han's son; the second point is that
It was Su Liang who fell into the hands of the enemy for the safety of the people of Kasyapa City, and Gu Ling rescued her.
Before dawn that day, Nian Jincheng's zhezi was sent to the palace, and then a letter was sent to Su Mansion in the capital and handed over to Qi Jun.
Duanmu Chen received the urgent order and hurried to the palace, thinking that there was another fight in the south or north.
When he saw Duanmu Yi and the Zhezi, Duanmu Chen felt that things were worse than a real war. Su Liang was actually captured?!
"Damn it! Situ Han is Situ Xie's biological son, and that old thief Situ Xie was even willing to send his own grandson as a slave when he was a child!" Duanmu Yi gritted his teeth, "I want the incestuous affairs of the Liang Kingdom royal family to be spread throughout the world! Let's
Xing Ji secretly escorted Situ Jing back to the capital! If the Liang Kingdom dares to threaten Su Liang’s life, I will cut Situ Jing into pieces with a thousand knives!"
Duanmu Chen was not surprised by Duanmu Yi's anger. As the emperor, he was suspicious of Su Liang, a minister. This was not only instinctive, but also because there was something suspicious about Su Liang. Even if she did certain things flawlessly, she would not be able to escape from the process. Looking at the result, Duanmu Chen had to suspect that she was deliberately hiding something.
But there is one thing that Duanmu Yi and Duanmu Chen have no doubt about now, and that is that Su Liang is definitely not a master of Liang or Yan. The reason is very simple. No royal family would send such a powerful miracle doctor out as a master, let alone Su Liang. Liang has superior mental and other abilities. If she was really careful, she would have had countless opportunities to kill Duanmu Yi and Duanmu Chen before, let alone turn the tide and defend the border when Liang and Yan invaded.
Duanmu Yi's biggest suspicion about Su Liang is that she and Gu Ling are too capable and upright, and both have the potential to rebel. It is difficult for Duanmu Chen to refute this.
But the current situation is not an internal conflict, but a conflict between ourselves and the enemy. Duanmu Yi and Duanmu Chen will not think about what is and is not at this time.
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Sufu, the capital of the Qian Kingdom.
Qi Jun felt strange when he saw the messenger sent by Nian Jincheng early in the morning. Ordinarily, if Su Liang and Gu Ling were fine, there was no need to send a letter home. If they were going to come back, there was no need to send a letter in advance.
Therefore, when Qi Jun got the letter, he had a bad feeling.
After reading the contents, my heart sank even more.
Liao Dong came over when he heard the commotion, took the letter, read it, and cursed, "That bastard Chen Yun!"
They knew how Su Liang had treated Chen Yun before, first helping his parents to treat, and then using their resources to help him find his younger brother.
Nangong Lin's behavior was so shameless that even if they wanted to scold Qi Jun and Liao Dong, they felt that any vicious words were not enough to describe it...
Old Man Bai is still living in the Su Mansion. After Su Liang left, he did nothing but make medicine and didn't talk much.
Qi Jun felt that he should tell Old Man Bai about this, so he took the letter and went there.
Old Man Bai got up late on weekdays, and his face looked bad when he was woken up. After reading the letter, his face became even more gloomy, "Who is Nangong Lin? Where does he live?"
Qi Jun quickly said, "This man was not well-known before. General Nian said that his family was in the Yan Kingdom, but now he may have gone to the Liang Kingdom. That Chen Yun is probably going to return to the Liang Kingdom to resume his status as a prince."
Old Man Bai said with a cold face, "I know."
"Senior, are you going out?" Qi Jun asked.
Old Man Bai said coldly, "Prepare dry food."
…
Old man Bai left that day.
The next day, Old Man Mu, who had been out for a long time, came back, driving an oversized carriage. He had been disguised as a hunchback when he went out. He straightened up after entering the door, dusty, jumped out of the carriage and cursed, "Damn it, Old Bai! You asked me to run errands and do favors for him, and even missed my disciple’s wedding! Where are the people?! Come out!”
Qi Jun and Ling Dong heard the sound and ran over. Seeing that they were alone, Lao Mu said angrily, "I know your good disciple is still in the south and hasn't come back yet. Let Lao Bai come over and unload the goods!"
Qi Jun sighed, "Senior, Senior Bai left yesterday."
"He left? Where did he go?" Lao Mu was stunned.
Qi Jun told Lao Mu about Su Liang's arrest and said that Lao Bai had gone to Liang Country.
When Lao Mu heard this, he became furious, broke the riding crop in his hand, and cursed loudly, "Those shameless bastards, they bully my apprentice's good heart, and you will die if you think I am a master?!"
Before Qi Jun and Liandong could say anything, Lao Mu jumped up and disappeared.