Nanny Su accompanied the eldest girl all the way to the gate of the courtyard before returning.
The old lady looked at the top of the tent, her voice was emotionless, "What did you see?"
Nanny Su went over and put a cushion behind the old lady to make her more comfortable, and whispered, "The young lady has a very faint smell of medicine. At first, I thought she had contracted it in this room, but if it was just contracted, it would fade away when she walked out of the door and was blown away by the wind. But I smell that the young lady has always had the smell of medicine on her body, and the people serving her are too cautious in their movements. I don't know if I can tell for sure. Why don't we send someone to the farm?"
The old lady was silent for a moment, then shook her head and said, "She deliberately hid it from me and everyone in the family because she didn't want us to worry. Let her do what she wants, but don't do those little tricks. She set up the workshop by herself. What would she think if we sent someone there right after she came back? Tell Butler Xu that no one is allowed to go to the manor without Zhi'er's order. You should also keep an eye on them and don't let those confused people do anything annoying."
"yes."
The old lady sighed deeply, and seemed to be in even worse spirits. Nanny Su felt nervous, and hurriedly handed the ginseng tea to the old lady, "Please drink a few more sips."
"You have to drink more to keep your body healthy. I'm afraid the Hua family can't even afford a funeral right now."
"Old lady..."
The old lady shook her head and said no more. She knew her own body condition. She took medicine every day but it didn't get much better. It was like this at her age. No matter how healthy she was, she couldn't stand the illness. When she got sick, she had to deal with the King of Hell. She could only hope that her name would not be on the list of life and death for the time being.
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Hua Zhi had just stepped through the moon gate when she was called "elder sister" and stopped in her tracks. A smile unconsciously appeared on her face.
Hua Bailin ran over and grabbed her eldest sister's arm, her eyes bright and joy overflowing from her body.
"Eldest sister, you are finally back."
"When I left, I didn't expect to stay at the farm for so long. It's my eldest sister's fault."
"There's nothing wrong with my eldest sister, it's just that I always feel uneasy when she's not around." Hua Bailin felt sad and uncomfortable when she looked at her thinner sister. If it weren't for the need to support so many people in the Hua family, why would a girl like her eldest sister need to go out and work hard
Hua Zhi patted his chest and led him inside, "Is mom okay?"
"Fortunately, I will make more time to accompany her every day." Glancing around, Hua Bolin whispered, "Second Aunt and Third Aunt often go to my mother's room, and they always talk about the money they gave, as if they had taken it. I wanted you to come back and explain, but mother was also angry and said she would collect the money and return it to them. Later, it was only when my grandmother sent Su Ma to scold them that they stopped."
Hua Zhi found it hard to imagine what her mother looked like when she was angry. She had never seen that woman lose her temper in her entire life, and was a little surprised that she would defend herself in this way.
The woman who was spoiled in her parents' home and protected by her husband after she got married was always naive. Although she loved to cry, she never looked sad. Her father never allowed the concubine to bully her. Before Berlin was born, he even did not allow the concubine to bring the two illegitimate sons to show off in front of his wife. He believed that he could have a legitimate son and never mentioned letting the illegitimate son be raised by his wife.
All these things show that her father is willing to protect her innocence. Having had a mother like Ms. Xu, she is also very happy to have an innocent mother and will do her best to protect her.
"Sister, don't do that to those ungrateful people..."
Hua Zhi stopped and looked up, and Hua Bailin swallowed the rest of his words.
"Do you know why women are called gossips? Because they always like to gossip about others behind their backs. Zhang San's family only broke a bowl, but when it was passed around, it became Zhang San who smashed his own house. The wife of the Li family just shed a few tears of joy, but when it was passed around, it became that she cheated on her husband and was beaten. Not only the pens of writers, but language can also be a sharp weapon."
Hua Zhi glanced at several courtyards not far away. The people who were looking around were not hiding very well. "If you can only hold these trivial matters in your heart, how can I expect you to become a man who can protect the Hua family!"
The elder sister was really angry! Hua Bolin, who hadn't seen her sister angry for a long time, was a little panicked. She subconsciously grabbed her elder sister's arm, fearing that she would be thrown away. "Elder sister, I was wrong, I was wrong, don't be angry, I won't do this again, elder sister, please forgive me this time."
"It doesn't matter whether I forgive you or not." Hua Zhi raised her hand and pressed it on Hua Bolin's chest. "What matters is whether there are thousands of hills and valleys here, Nian Qiu."
"The maid is here."
"Go find Butler Xu and ask him to rent or borrow a horse and arrange for a few people to follow Berlin to the farm."
"Eldest sister!" Hua Bolin was anxious, "I really know I was wrong, please don't chase me away, elder sister, elder sister..."
Hua Zhi was of course distressed, but she remained calm, "There are many places on the farm that are suitable for horse racing. I'll give you three days to vent your anger. After three days, I want to see a cheerful Huabailin."
Hua Bolin still had panic on her face, "Eldest sister, aren't you going to chase me away?"
"Your home is here. As long as I am here, no one can drive you away." Hua Zhi's expression eased a little. She straightened his collar and said, "Don't put so much pressure on yourself. The Hua family is not as big as before, but the sky won't fall. Even if it does, there will be someone taller to hold it up for you. I can handle all these things at home. The world of men is outside, in the court. When you can gain a foothold in that world, then you will have truly helped me."
“… Yes, Berlin knows he was wrong.”
"Go ahead."
Hua Bailin didn't dare to disobey and left with his head down.
“Are there words from saints on earth?”
Subconsciously, she raised her head and chest, and walked with great breath to the Moon Gate Hua Bailin before she dared to look back. Her nose felt sore at the thin back of her elder sister.
The last time he was scolded by his elder sister was two years ago. He didn't want to study, so he pretended to be sick and asked for leave from his teacher. He went out to have fun with the kid from the Lin family next door for a day. When he got home, his elder sister sent someone to escort him back to his room. He was not allowed to move in bed for five days. He was fed with light porridge and side dishes, and a bowl of thick Coptis chinensis water was forced into his mouth every day. He was made to act like a patient and he dared not lie again after that.
Hua Bailin wiped his eyes and felt extremely regretful. How could he forget that his eldest sister never even talked too much to the maids around her, but he said such ugly words. He disappointed his eldest sister.
There won't be a next time, Hua Bailin swore in his heart that he would grow up to be what his elder sister hoped he would be and never let her down again.
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