Bend Over [ 折腰 ] - Chapter 74

[Chapter 73 9]

The healer came to the Wei mansion as promised.

The physician Ben Ji surname, a native of Leling County, ran to Yuyang a few years ago to avoid the scourge of war, with excellent medical skills and benevolent heart, and gradually became famous in the city, and people called it Leling Doctor, and their real name gradually became invisible. A few days ago, she was invited to the Wei Mansion and learned that Lady Xu was unwell and carefully diagnosed and treated.

Mrs. Xu was originally in good health. It’s just that after all, he is old, and when he encounters this sadness and anger, the evil fire attacks the heart, and the person falls down at once. Fortunately, after several days of treatment, the condition gradually eased.

Le Ling Doctor at this moment to follow up the diagnosis, after a look and smell to cut, Yu made some additions and deletions in the old fang, instructed to take medicine according to the prescription, and then left. Xiao Qiao personally sent it out, Le Ling doctor said that he did not dare, and the female monarch stopped.

Xiao Qiao sent out a few more steps, saw no servant maid nearby, and whispered to him about Madame Xu’s condition: “Is there really no big trouble?” Doctor Le Ling replied, “The

old lady is depressed and stagnant, and her blood veins are not adjusted, so she can’t afford to be sick.” Although the illness is fierce this time, according to my formula, slowly adjusted, ten days and a half months, should be able to heal. Lady but rest assured. Le Ling Doctor’s tone was

firm, and his attitude was also quite earnest, unlike rambling, Xiao Qiao finally felt a little relieved. After expressing his gratitude, he asked the servant woman to take the doctor out and return to the house by herself, at which time a servant woman entered and said that Zuo Fengyi’s wife Su Shi had come to visit the old lady.

Mrs. Xu was lying on the pillow, and Xiao Qiao saw her close her eyes for a moment and said slowly: “Say that I am asleep, it is inconvenient to meet guests.” Please let her back! The

servant woman was about to leave, when Madame Xu suddenly opened her eyes again and changed her mouth: “Just tell her to come in!”
After the
servant woman left, Lady Xu asked Xiao Qiao to help her sit up. Little Joe helped her and cushioned her waist behind her. Zhong Mi took the bone comb, combed the old woman’s hair, and put a neat bun behind her head, Xiao Qiao served and changed her coat, and when it was appropriate, Xiao Qiao was about to retreat, Mrs. Xu’s hand put on Xiao Qiao’s hand, ordered her to sit on the edge of the bed, and said: “You stay with me.”

Little Joe sat on the side of the bed. Zhong Mi ordered the servant woman to summon. A moment later, with a whisper of footsteps, a purple figure shook out of the doorway, and Xiao Qiao looked up and saw Su Nu entering.

She dressed very simply today, and when she arrived at Madame Xu’s bed, she knelt down and said, “My niece and granddaughter invited my grandmother Jin An.” Madame Xu asked

her to get up. Emperor Su’e stood up and said, “After Lu Litai said goodbye that day, my niece and granddaughter injured the brother of the female prince because of the recklessness of her nephew Su Xin, and her heart was uneasy, and she wanted to come and apologize.” However, the next day, due to bumps in the road and a headache, he stayed in the inn for a few days, and today he was able to go out. Fang Cai encountered the prince unexpectedly on the road, and when he met him, Fang knew that his grandmother was unwell. The niece and granddaughter were concerned and wanted to come to visit, but they were afraid of disturbing the grandmother’s rest. Fortunately, The Marquis of Junjun allowed it, and the niece and granddaughter came at a sudden pace. I don’t know how my grandmother’s health is? Can I ask for medicine?
Madame
Xu smiled faintly and said, “I am fine.” You have a heart too.
Emperor
Su’e stared at Lady Xu with concern for a moment, and Fang sighed and smiled: “My grandmother is fine, so I am at ease.” After saying that, his eyes fell on Xiao Qiao, who was always sitting on the edge of Madame Xu’s bed, took a step forward, and earnestly said: “That day, my nephew Su Xin mistakenly injured Ling Brother, and his heart was full of remorse, and he had no face to enter, and at this moment he was kneeling outside the gate with Jing waiting.” If I had my sister’s permission, I would call him to plead guilty. Xiao Qiao said, “The

knife and gun have no eyes, the hand can’t be contained for a while, and there are also accidental injuries.” My brother had no intention of complaining at that time, and I would not have paid attention to it. Madame is very polite, you don’t have to worry about it…”

Emperor Su’e’s eyes fell on Xiao Qiao’s face, paused slightly, and then smiled: “Sister don’t blame.” Otherwise I would be really to blame.

Little Joe smiled and did not speak again.

“Can my grandmother allow me to stay at the bedside for a few days?”

Emperor Su’e turned to Lady Xu again: “For many years, my nieces and granddaughters have been running around and have weak hearts. This time, when he returned to Yuyang on the occasion of the Luli Assembly, he felt a thousand emotions in his heart, and he hoped to be able to perform filial piety in front of his grandmother and grandmother for many years. Lady Xu’s

eyes fell on Emperor Su’e’s face and quietly stared at her for a moment.

Ever since Emperor Su’e entered, Madame Xu had always had a faint smile on her face. Looking at her like this at this moment, the faint smile on his face began to fade gradually.

“I’m fine here, and there’s no shortage of people to serve. I have received your filial piety. Yuyang has nothing to offer. Located in the north, the season is gradually entering a harsh winter, and the road is blocked by a snowfall. I remember going back to Zhongshan and your mother came to see me. I saw that she was also weak. You still go back to Zhongshan’s home earlier, the emptiness is here, and the family may remember it.
Mrs.
Xu finally spoke slowly.

Her voice was still gentle, but with a vague force of compulsion.

Emperor Su’e lowered her eyes: “Thank you for your grandmother’s suggestion.” The niece wrote it down.
Madame
Xu nodded.

Little Qiao saw that she seemed to be lying down, and hurriedly leaned over to support her shoulders and arms to help her lie down slowly.

Madame Xu lay down and closed her eyes.

Emperor Su’e said, “I don’t dare to disturb my grandmother’s rest anymore, and my nieces and granddaughters retreat first.” “Bow respectfully as you did when you came.

Madame Xu closed her eyes and said, “Zhong Mi, you send her.”
Emperor
Su’e stood up, glanced at Lady Xu and Xiao Qiao at the end, smiled and turned around and was sent out by Zhong Mi. A moment later, when Zhong Mi returned, Madame Xu opened her eyes and asked, “Gone?” “Say

you’ll go and see your lady again.”

Lady Xu said, “She always has enough etiquette.” The tone was light. Then he asked, “What have you been doing in the East House for the past two days?” Zhong Mi

said, “Madame has been lying sick in the room for the past few days. Jiang Mi was sent to come, saying that he was afraid of extending his illness to the old lady and did not dare to come to serve. Madame Xu was

distracted for a moment and said, “Since she is sick in bed, it is difficult to take care of the family when she should be fed.” You go and pass on my words, tell her to come out of some things, and ask your granddaughter-in-law to help her deal with it. In the clan, you also asked the accounting room to talk to your granddaughter-in-law.

Little Joe was slightly shocked. Hurriedly stood up, and was about to open her mouth to resign, Madame Xu looked at her and smiled: “You have been in the door for nearly a year, and everywhere is gradually becoming familiar.” It’s not that you’re taking care of everything now. There are a bunch of muddled accounts at home, and I don’t want to take care of them when I’m old. Your mother-in-law is not energetic, and you should help her. If you don’t know, ask Zhong Mi.

Little Qiao had to say, “I will do my best, and I will not dare to live up to my grandmother’s love.” He also thanked Zhong Mi: “I am young and ignorant, and there will be many inadequacies, please ask Ammu to give advice.” Zhong Mi

nodded with a smile: “The female monarch is serious.” Do your best. ”

……

Emperor Su’e came to the East House and stood quietly outside the door. After waiting for a moment, Jiang Mi came out with a servant woman by her side and said coldly, “Madame does not want to see you.” Tell you to go quickly. This is also not the place for you to stay for long.
Emperor
Su’e said, “Thank you Ah Mi for passing on the word.” Madame taught, word by word, that I will remember it in my heart and dare not forget it. “Say and turn around, as you did when you came, and leave without hurrying.” Out of the gate of the Wei Mansion, Su Xin, who was waiting, rushed forward and asked, “Aunt, is anyone visible?” How to say? The

smile that Emperor Su’e had been carrying on his face finally faded, and he said coldly, “I was expecting you to make a name for you at the Deer Li Conference, but you humiliated me!” What else can the people in your word say?

Su Xin looked ashamed and hung his head in frustration and did not dare to respond.

Emperor Su’e glanced at him, looked slightly slower, and said, “That’s it!” It’s useless to blame you. I also ripped off my face and said good things for you in front of them, and accompanied you on your behalf. Fortunately, there are still some early friendships, and the matter has been revealed, and you don’t have to worry about it anymore. ”

Su Xin did not know that the white-robed young general who was also his enemy was Wei Shao’s inner brother. These days are fretting. Suddenly hearing her say this, I think the matter was indeed revealed, and I was very happy, and I was busy smiling: “Thank you aunt.” I knew that my aunt had always loved me. In the future, the nephew will not dare to be so reckless.

Emperor Su’e showed some smiles on her face and snorted, “It’s good to know that your aunt hurts.” Let’s go.

Su Xin hurriedly ordered the carriage to come. He personally led Emperor Su’e to the carriage and gave her a light veil: “Aunt please sit down.”
Before Emperor
Su’e boarded the carriage, he turned his head and looked at the closed gate of the Wei Mansion behind him for the last time. After turning back, he looked calm and calm, and he bent down and sat in the carriage. With a pleasant clanging sound, the carriage gradually departed.

……

Little Qiao went down to the East House with Zhong Mi.

Zhu Shiben was in the room with Jiang Mi, who was chased away by himself, when he suddenly heard the two of them coming, hurriedly went to bed and lay down, pulled the quilt over his neck, and did not move inward. When Little Joe stepped forward to greet her, he turned his head weakly and asked her what was going on. Zhong Mi then said what Lady Xu meant. Zhu Shi was shocked and sat up from the pillow. Only reluctantly did he respond.

As soon as Xiao Qiao and Zhong Mi left, Zhu Shi could not restrain himself, angry and ashamed, and swept the table and the instruments on the case to the ground.

When the servants saw her, there was a lot of noise in the room, and they didn’t dare to come closer. Finally, Jiang Mi came in, and after repeated persuasion, Zhu Shifang slowly stopped, put his hand on his forehead, and said with a white face: “That old woman not only married the daughter of the enemy family for my son, but now there is more and more only Qiao Daughter in her eyes.” She is here, and I am afraid that this Wei family will not have a place for me in the future! ”

……

Little Joe got busy that day. Received the keys to the two warehouses and accounted for the food and cloth. Accompanied by the steward and the servant, he looked around and asked the people to send the accounts to their rooms first.

What she remembered most in her heart was Madame Xu’s illness. In the evening, I went to the North House again. After serving Mrs. Xu, she went to the small kitchen to see the medicine.

Guo Mi, who was frying the medicine, saw that she was coming, and was busy greeting her, and before Xiao Qiao could speak, she said, “The medicine is almost ready.” The lady was assured that the fire I had personally seen would not leave for a moment.

This Guo Mi is also an old woman who has served Lady Xu for many years and is very loyal. Because she had been specifically instructed by Xiao Qiao before, Chunniang also handed her some rewards on the grounds that the female monarch saw her hard work, in order to be more attentive. After the medicine came out, it was brought into the room. Mrs. Xu took the medicine, sat for a while, the medicine came up, lay down and fell into a deep sleep.

When it was dark, Little Joe returned to the Westinghouse. Wei Shao had not yet returned.

Enough is enough on this day. She was also hungry in her stomach at the moment, so she went to eat herself, went back to her room and sat down, and turned over the accounts of the entrance and exit of the storeroom.

Now paper is available. However, the texture is rough and cannot be used for a long time, and the literati and inkers write books or ordinary bookkeeping, and most of them also use pamphlets. The food storehouse alone, only three months of accounts, here is almost a basket piled up.

Little Joe flipped through a dozen of brochures, thinking that in the future, he would have the opportunity to go to the craftsmen to make some durable paper to replace these brochures and bookkeeping, so that he would have to carry them even a few people.

Wei Shao returned a little later than usual. As soon as she entered the house, she saw Xiao Qiao sitting behind the case and busy, and even her head was blocked by the pamphlets piled up in front of her, and she was slightly frightened. Glanced closer.

Chu didn’t read much. Mrs. Xu has long since ignored these trivial matters in recent years. The accounts in the lower warehouse are inevitably messy. Little Joe looked a little hard. Suddenly Wei Shao returned, looked up to see him standing in front of the case looking at himself, and then put down his pen and stood up to meet him.

When Xiao Qiao served Wei Shao to change his coat, he mentioned in passing that during the day Lady Xu asked her to help The Zhu family share the household chores.

“I don’t have that in mind either. It was only the elders who commanded it, and had to do it. After a while, when my mother-in-law was well, I would listen to her dispatches.

Wei Shao sighed, “Since grandmother has commanded it, you can do it.”

Little Joe smiled and asked him if he had learned that he had not eaten, so he switched to eating. When I arrived at the canteen, it was still Little Joe who accompanied him to serve.

She still had Fang Cai’s big blank in her head, and her eyes were a little stagnant and absent-minded.

Wei Shao took two bites of his meal and looked at her. Suddenly, he said, “You can use it together, you don’t have to wait.”

Little Qiao turned back to his senses and said slowly, “Fu Jun is in control.” I’m hungry and have already eaten. Wei Shao looked

at her again and stopped speaking. Sullen quickly finished eating and returned to his room, saying that he was going to the study.

Little Joe sent him to the door.

Since the last time the box was done, in his study at Westinghouse, Little Joe had not stepped into it a step.

Wei Shao stepped out of the threshold, and the way he was about to go suddenly seemed to remember, turned his head and asked, “Can anyone come to the house today?”

Little Joe leaned obliquely against the door frame and glanced at him.

Lanterns have been lit in the corridors. An evening breeze came from the entrance of the corridor, brushing the dim red light overhead. Under Wei Shao’s eyes, it seemed that there were also layers of uncertain darkness. His eyes looked at her without blinking.

The corner of Xiao Qiao’s lips slightly cocked: “I don’t know who Fu Jun is asking?” There are a lot of people in the house today. ”

[End of This Chapter]