"I heard that the Qiu family rented a store to start a food business."
Qiu's crying stopped, and she felt something was wrong.
Hua Zhi met her gaze and smiled, "Bao Xia, give those recipes to Fu Dong and ask her to improve them and send them to Li Lai Lane. When the restaurant opens, give them as a gift. Buy two dishes and get one for free."
“…” Mrs. Qiu was stunned. If that was the case, if that was the case, what did she gain from all this hard work except sacrificing her natal family
Butler Xu signaled the servant to tie the man up. Qiu did not struggle any more and followed the force of the push to leave the hall. She suddenly remembered how cautious she was when she first entered the Hua family. The master took good care of her, and even if the mistress did not like her, she just pretended not to see her and never deducted what she should give. The Hua family was of good reputation, and the legitimate sons and daughters always politely called her Aunt Qiu when they saw her. How happy she was back then.
Aunt Qiu looked up at the clear sky. If she had a child, if her brother and sister-in-law hadn't persuaded her, if, if the master was around...
Qiu suddenly burst into laughter, sharp yet sad.
At this moment, the entire Hua family seemed to be silent except for Mrs. Qiu's laughter. People who had lived under the same roof for several years ended up like this. This made all the concubines in the Hua family inexplicably feel a sense of grief.
"I hope this won't happen again. Let's go." Hua Zhi stood up and walked out. Seeing Yingchun and Nianqiu kneeling outside the door, she paused. However, she didn't let the matter go just because they were people she could use. "Fine them and confiscate their salary for half a year. If it happens again, you don't have to follow me anymore."
They both responded with red eyes.
There was no sound outside and the footsteps gradually faded away. Everyone in the room looked at each other, and for a moment their hearts were filled with awe for Hua Zhi. No one thought that what she did was wrong, but they also felt that she was too heartless and people were afraid to get close to her.
Hua Bailin saw it clearly, and he wanted to chase after him, but Yang Sui'an, who was standing beside him, held him tightly, shook his head at him soothingly, and pushed him towards the eldest lady.
Hua Bailin understood what his cousin meant, and secretly gritted his teeth. He went forward to help his mother up and walked out. Yang Sui'an also went over to help his mother up. The mother and son helped the third aunt leave, and the others also left one after another.
Coming out of his mother's yard, Yang Sui'an was not surprised to see his cousin waiting outside. He waved away the servants, and the two of them walked onto the corridor.
"I won't let you..."
"I know." Hua Bolin interrupted his cousin and said sullenly, "I know what you mean, but cousin, don't you think this is too hurtful to my elder sister? Who is my elder sister doing this for? She has been running around outside for so long, and she has to deal with this mess without even a break when she comes back. Now they know how to sympathize with Qiu, but it is Qiu who did something wrong. Shouldn't she pay the price for what she did? As the head of the family, is my elder sister going to let this matter go and wait for the next time, the next time, and countless times in the future?"
"I know you feel sorry for your eldest sister, but don't you think it's good for your eldest sister to have such a majestic image in the Hua family?"
Hua Bailin was stunned, he had never thought about it in this direction. He just felt that those people were too conscienceless. They were under the protection of their elder sister but felt that she was ruthless and were afraid of her because of this. How could this be possible in the world!
Yang Sui'an leaned against the pillar with his arms crossed over his chest, his eyes that resembled Hua Xian were full of sneers, "If it weren't for the eldest sister's thunderous means, this matter would be like turning on a switch, and the Hua family would have to be on guard against thieves every day in the future. It is because of the eldest sister's actions that the lucky thoughts that may have arisen in the hearts of those who were awakened by Qiu Shi were extinguished. Didn't you notice? The eldest sister has never cared about the affairs of the inner courtyard, and has always kept a distance from the other rooms. In this case, what if people are a little afraid of her? Will you and I alienate her because of this? Do my brothers dislike her and alienate her?"
No, everyone had no idea how much they liked the eldest sister. They wanted to show off in front of her all the time so that she would praise them. Hua Bailin had already come to terms with it, but she was still not very happy in her heart.
Yang Sui'an understood his little awkwardness. In fact, he also felt that some people didn't know what was good for them. Without the eldest sister, how could they be safe? Look at the He family and the Zhen family. Which family didn't fall apart after losing the man who supported the family
"cousin."
Yang Sui'an looked at his cousin who had a sullen face and was hesitantly speaking with difficulty.
"My eldest sister smells like medicine."
Yang Sui'an's heart skipped a beat, and his body tensed up. After thinking about it, he shook his head, "Although my eldest sister has lost some weight, she doesn't look sick. She doesn't look sick."
Hua Bolin looked at the Hua family, who seemed to be as comfortable as before, "I know that my eldest sister was injured. At that time, my eldest sister was supposed to stay at the farm for a few days, but she didn't come back for more than a month. Later, I did something wrong and was punished by my eldest sister to go to the farm. I accidentally learned from the servants that a bad guy broke into the farm and my eldest sister was injured. From what they said, my eldest sister knew some self-defense skills. It was my eldest sister who tripped the bad guy and gave everyone a chance to survive. My eldest sister issued a gag order, so I pretended not to know and didn't tell anyone. This time, my eldest sister came back a few days later, and the smell of medicine on her body was the same as the medicine she used when she was injured that time."
Yang Sui'an couldn't help pacing back and forth, and suddenly his eyes lit up, "Oh, Xiaoliu, Xiaoliu went with his elder sister, go ask him."
Hua Bolin jumped up, "Yes, Xiaoliu, how could I forget about him? But he should have gone back to his home now. When he comes, ask him. He dare not say anything!"
The two brothers looked at each other, and then became a little discouraged. What could they do even if they knew? They still couldn't help at all.
Hua Bolin rubbed his face vigorously and said, "Go back to the room and read."
"walk."
Hua Zhi ignored the two people who looked like they were apologizing and took a bath happily. She hadn't taken a proper bath since she was injured and she felt that her body smelled bad.
“Crash!”
Liu Xiang came out from behind the screen holding the clothes and looked at the young lady who stood up, "Miss?"
Hua Zhi sat back down, frowning slightly, "Did you smell medicine on me before?"
Liu Xiang's eyes moved down to the pink scar on her shoulder, "Yes."
"Obviously?"
“You can smell it if you’re close.”
As expected, Hua Zhi scooped up a handful of water and poured it on her head. What happened to her today? How could she not even think of this? Since she came home, many people have been close to her, including her mother, her third aunt, her fourth aunt, and Berlin...
However, the contact time was not long, and the medicine prescribed by Shaoyao for her had a very light smell. Is it possible that she was not discovered
Hua Zhi no longer had the heart to take a bath, so she stepped out of the tub and said, "Apply the medicine."
Bao Xia was busy with something, and the other two were still kneeling outside. Liu Xiang, with shaking hands, sprinkled the medicine powder lightly on the wound and spread it evenly, then bandaged it with soft cloth. She inevitably thought of that night at the farm. This was the second time. I hope the ancestors of the Hua family will bless her young lady so that it won't happen again.