With Ning Buwen's ability, it is not difficult to kill someone, but it is more difficult to kill someone without leaving any trace.
Ning Buwen had already turned this pillar into a dead pillar in his heart, but he showed nothing on his face.
Fortunately, Zhuzi didn't talk to him for long and the housekeeper called him over soon.
"Don't let him fool you." The housekeeper probably felt that Ning Buyen was pitiful and young, so he said, "Zhu Zi learned some bad habits from people outside, but fortunately he is quite efficient. You are young and a boy, don't let him take advantage of you."
Seeing that Ning didn't ask or say anything, the butler thought he had done his best, so he sighed and said no more.
Ning Buwen looked at the butler's back as he left, touched his chin, and pondered for a while.
That evening, Ning came over without asking, holding a dollar.
"Where did you get the money?" The housekeeper was a little surprised, because he knew that this month's salary had not been paid yet.
"I came out after selling my family's land." Ning Buwen's performance was perfect. "I knew I would need money to go out, so I sewed it into my clothes. Butler, I want to stay away from Brother Zhuzi. I like little girls."
The housekeeper didn't expect that he had remembered what he said, and he felt a little emotional. "Take this money and wait until the ancestor worship is completed. Save more money and you can redeem yourself in two years. Our young master has studied abroad and can't stand the business of buying and selling servants. Talk to him and it will be done." The housekeeper comforted him, "I will transfer you out tomorrow. Have you thought about where you want to go?"
"Is this, this something I can choose by myself?" Ning Buwen was a little embarrassed. "I, I don't like going out. Butler, do you think there is a quieter job? I am not picky and I work very hard."
"You don't want to stand out?"
"I, I'm scared." Ning Bu Wen lowered his head at the right time, "I just need to do my work honestly, and I won't think about anything else."
Ning Buwen hinted, "Besides, it's too noisy in a crowded place, and everyone is arguing a lot. I'm not good at talking, so I can't win the argument."
"Speaking of peace and quiet, the eldest lady's place is the only one in the entire Xing family that is peaceful." The housekeeper thought for a moment and gave an answer, "It's just that the eldest lady has a bad temper because her husband passed away. Many servants are crying and begging me to move to another place. Do you want to go?"
"I want to go." Ning Buwen bowed quickly, "Butler, I used to live with my grandfather, and my grandfather has a bad temper, so I just need to keep quiet."
"Okay, since you said so, I'll let you go to the eldest lady tomorrow." The housekeeper nodded, "You can go back."
"Butler, this money..."
"Take it back. I still need this little bit from you."
"But, butler, why are you so kind to me?" Ning Buwen asked curiously, "You paid to buy me before, and you were willing to help me for free. I really don't know how to repay you."
"You are probably about the same age as my son." The housekeeper sighed quietly, "I used to have a bad temper and often scolded him. As a result of my scolding, he ran away. For so many years, I have no news about him. I don't know if he is hungry or cold, and if he is still alive?"
"No news is good news." Ning Buwen comforted, "Butler, you are such a good person, your son will definitely come back."
"It's late, go back to bed."
"Then I won't bother you anymore." Ning Buwen stepped back with gratitude.
Going to the eldest lady Xing Fangfang was exactly what Ning Buwen was planning to do, and that was also the reason why he said this. Even if the housekeeper hadn't mentioned the eldest lady's name, he would have taken the initiative to say that he wanted to go to the eldest lady's place.
This was the decision Ning Buwen made after careful consideration.
His identity is both useful and useless.
As a servant, he had many channels to get information, but it also meant that the information he got was limited, and it was hard to tell whether it was true or false. If he continued like this, he would really just be here as a servant, and could only wait for others to pass through first.
Among the masters of the Xing family, the young master had studied abroad, so he should be the best breakthrough point. But the trouble is that he is the only male, and the number of people monitoring him will increase. In addition, he is away from home all year round, so he probably doesn't know much about the Xing family. The second young lady is still a child, what can she know? As for the concubine... Ning Buwen was even more worried. But this time he was worried about himself.
I look pretty good in my current body, but if some concubine takes a fancy to me, I'll be finished. I'd better stay away from her.
Besides, it is unlikely that these six or seven concubines know the secrets of the Xing family. Once there are too many concubines, they will be worthless and most likely not be taken seriously. If Ning Buwen wants to investigate the truth behind the Xing family, he should find a native born one.
Miss Xing Fangfang, whose husband died, was not disturbed by anyone, and she grew up in the Xing family, so she must know everything about the Xing family. It was better to have a bad temper, so that there would be fewer people monitoring her, and it would be more convenient for her to act.
The next day, Ning Buwen was transferred to serve the eldest lady amid the pitying gazes of the servants.
Zhuzi even came over and tried to hold Ning Buwen's hand several times, but Ning Buwen dodged him every time.
"Don't worry, I will find a way to get you back." Zhuzi said affectionately, "The young lady's place is not a place for human beings to stay. If you are bullied, come and tell me."
hehe.
Ning Buwen had already torn this guy into pieces in his heart, but his face showed a reluctant look, "Brother Zhuzi, I'll wait for you."
"Don't worry, I will definitely get you back."
After saying that, Zhuzi ignored Ning Buwen's resistance and went straight up to hug her.
Be patient, be patient.
This is not my body.
Ning Bu Wen quietly used a hidden nail to cut open a piece of cloth at the corner of Zhuzhu's clothes and held it in his hand. He felt quite satisfied.
"Brother Zhuzi, I'm leaving first. The housekeeper is urging me to leave." Ning Buwen got the things and didn't want to stay even for another second.
You must wash it thoroughly when you get home.
The courtyard where the eldest daughter Xing Fangfang lives is quite remote. It is said that this is because she is a widow and naturally cannot live in the main house.
The person who came to pick Ning Buwen up was an elderly lady who looked frail and very old, but perhaps she was actually younger than she looked. The hardships of life made her look a little unkind, but Ning Buwen did not sense any malice from her.
Ning Buwen thought about it and came forward. "Mother-in-law, is there anything taboo about the eldest lady? I just got here and I don't understand many things."
"There's nothing to be ashamed of. The young lady is a very good person." The mother-in-law replied softly, "The young lady just has a hard life. She is a very serious person. As long as you work hard and don't cheat, you will be fine."
"I won't." Ning Buwen quickly expressed his loyalty, "I'm not good at speaking, I'm afraid I'll offend the young lady without knowing it."
"Don't be afraid no matter what you see." The mother-in-law glanced at Ning Buwen and continued, "I have served the eldest lady for twenty years, and I haven't seen anything bad."
"So you, mother-in-law, have been serving the young lady for twenty years." Ning Buwen exclaimed, "It's great that the young lady has someone as loyal as you by her side."
"There's nothing good or bad about it." The mother-in-law was a little happy, but she quickly suppressed her smile. "Anyway, just work hard. We won't treat you badly if others have it. Oh, by the way, don't look at the young lady too much, and don't show a self-righteous expression of pity. Even if the young lady is living a bad life, she is still the master, understand?"
"I understand." Ning Bu Wen nodded hurriedly.
"Just sweep the yard today while I report to the eldest lady," the mother-in-law ordered.
"OK."
Ning Bu Wen quickly found a broom and started sweeping the floor. He looked like he was working and was very honest.
"Miss, the host has just sent a young man over, and he looks very honest." The mother-in-law said outside the door, "Miss, it's almost time, would you like to have some food first? I'll go to the kitchen and tell them. Don't you like bamboo shoots? We just picked some fresh spring bamboo shoots recently, and they are delicious now."
"Mother-in-law, that's fine." A voice came from inside the door. "I'll tell you when I'm hungry. My family should be busy worshipping their ancestors right now, so don't disturb them."
"You are the master, how can you be disturbed?"
"Mother-in-law, I want to recite the scriptures." The eldest daughter interrupted her, and soon the sound of knocking wooden fish was heard in the room again.
"Then I won't bother you anymore." The mother-in-law sighed, and before leaving, she specifically instructed Ning Buwen, "Waiter, you stay here and wait for the young lady's instructions at any time. Give her whatever she wants. If she doesn't like it, come to me. Got it?"
"Mother-in-law, don't worry." Ning Buwen nodded and replied, "I know."
"I'm useless now." The mother-in-law smiled bitterly, "I've been feeling tired lately. Wait until I can close my eyes for a while and then come back to watch over the young lady at night."
Ning Buwen was sweeping the floor outside the door when he heard the sounds of beating wooden fish and chanting sutras coming from inside the door.
What Xing Fangfang was reciting should be the Lotus Sutra, which talks about the equality of all living beings, and is not the Sutra of Rebirth as Ning Buwen thought.
strangeness.
The more Ning Bu Wen listened, the more he felt something was wrong. Logically speaking, since Xing Fangfang's husband had died, she should have recited the Sutra of Rebirth. Why was she reciting this kind of scripture
But the sound in the room never stopped.
After reciting for about an hour, Xing Fangfang finally opened the door and came out.
"Are you the new one?"
Ning Buwen quickly put the broom aside and ran up, "My name is Xiaoer, sent by the housekeeper. What do you want, Miss?"
Xing Fangfang was dressed in plain clothes and had a pale face. Even without makeup, she was still a beauty. Although she was thin at the moment, she had a more pitiful and delicate demeanor. She deliberately chose such a remote place, probably to avoid gossip.
"Can you chant?" Xing Fangfang asked. "I just heard you talking to yourself, and it seemed like you were chanting."
Ning Buwen was shocked. He had just whispered a few sentences, and his voice was definitely very low. How could the young lady hear it from such a distance
"I have recited some of them with my grandfather before. I don't know what they mean, but I remember reciting them. I just heard you recite them, so I recited a few sentences. Did I recite them wrong?" Ning Buwen pretended to be stupid.
"That's right." Xing Fangfang forced a smile. "Since you can recite the sutra, come in and help me. I can't stop reciting the sutra here. I'm going to the kitchen to eat and will be back soon."
"This, this is not good." Ning Buwen knew that this was a rare opportunity, but did not agree immediately. "How about I go find my mother-in-law? I just came here, and my mother-in-law told me not to disturb you, young lady. If I go in, my mother-in-law will scold me."
"My mother-in-law is old, let her have a good rest, cough cough." Xing Fangfang coughed a few times, "Then go to the kitchen and bring me some porridge and steamed buns, I will eat here."
"Miss, please wait a moment. I'll be there right away." Ning Bu Wen ran out immediately.
After Ning Buwen left, Xing Fangfang walked into the room again and closed the door tightly.
Ning Buwen ran to the kitchen and successfully got the food. He also took the time to chat with a few maids.
"Are you new here? Oh, your luck is so bad, you must have not given a gift to the housekeeper. The young master came back today, and everyone was trying their best to do errands for him, but you were assigned to the eldest lady."
"The eldest lady is a very nice person, and my work is not much. I am very content." Ning Bu Wen said with his head lowered.
"Oh, you'll know later that the young lady's place is not a place for people to stay. During the day, the young lady is still normal, but sometimes..."
"What are you talking about here? Do you want to get smallpox too?"
"No, no, no, I didn't say anything." The maid quickly covered her mouth and ran away.
"The young lady is waiting anxiously, why don't you go quickly?" The kitchen manager glared at Ning Buwen.
"Yes." Ning didn't dare to offend him without asking, so he took his things and left.
It seems that Xing Fangfang has some secrets.
"Miss, here is what you want. Please open the door." Ning Bu Wen said outside the door while holding a plate.
With a creak, the door opened.
"Come in." The eldest lady opened the door, "Just don't scare you."
The inside of the door was made to look like a small Buddhist temple, with talismans pasted all around, which looked quite creepy.
In the middle of the temple stands a flying Buddha statue. The statue is very small, but its face is lifelike, with a smile on its face, as if it is pitying all living things.
Ning Bu Wen just took a look and then looked away.
"Don't be afraid." Xing Fangfang blocked the Buddha statue without saying a word, "I'm just praying for my husband's soul to be reborn."
"Not bad." Ning Buwen put down the food, touched the back of his head, and answered foolishly, "The ancestral hall in our countryside is much scarier than yours. I was scared and cried when I was a child."
Xing Fangfang seemed amused by him. "How scary can a rural ancestral hall be?"
"It's scary. The Buddha statue is very ferocious, and it has a big hammer in its hand. It's this big." Ning Buwen exaggeratedly compared the size of the statue. "Everyone says that this is the Buddha that catches evil spirits. If a child is disobedient, he will be caught and taken back."
"It's just a way to scare the kids." Xing Fangfang chatted with Ning Buwen while eating. She probably thought Ning Buwen was interesting and naive. When Ning Buwen was packing up, Xing Fangfang asked him to chat with her more when he was free. Of course, Ning Buwen happily agreed.
really.
Life is like a play, it all depends on your acting skills.
When Ning Buwen walked out the door, he couldn't help but think that the character of a "country kid who knows nothing" is much better than that of a smart and clever servant.
Fortunately, I am still young now. I look like I am thirteen or fourteen years old and can fool people. If I were a little older, it would be hard to convince people.
When resting at night, Ning Buwen changed into a new outfit.
He stuffed a lot of insoles into his shoes, making him look about one centimeter taller than he is now. He also wrapped several circles of cloth around his waist, ruffled his hair, drew some eyeliner on his eyes with an eyebrow pencil, covered his face, and made sure that he looked like an adult before he dared to go out.
In order to explore the route tonight, he has been working as a hardworking and honest servant here for several days, and his hands are covered with calluses. If he can't find out any information, he can only hand over the victory to others.
Ning Buwen’s purpose was to find the small Buddhist temple where Xing Fangfang was.
He had taken a quick glance at it when he delivered the meal, and was absolutely sure that the Buddha statue that Xing Fangfang worshipped was definitely not an orthodox god or Buddha.
Supernatural instances often appear in Pandora's games, so Ning Buwen focused on investigating Eastern and Western religious legends and was able to distinguish between good gods and evil gods.
If it were an orthodox deity or Buddha, how could it be covered with Taoist talismans
Taking advantage of the night, Ning Buwen sneaked into the Buddhist temple smoothly. There were not many people here, and it was late at night, so who would come here
Ning Buwen opened a mysterious talisman in Pandora last time. Even if there is an evil god in this temple, he doesn't need to be too afraid. The props produced by Pandora are still very useful.
This is also the reason why he dared to fight to the death.
Ning Bu Wen placed the talisman prop card on his chest. The heat emitted by the talisman was warm and made him feel more at ease.
The small Buddhist temple at night was much more terrifying than when he saw it during the day.
There was only some moonlight in the room, but the Buddha statue could be seen surprisingly clearly, as if it was right in front of me and I could reach it with my hand.
The heat from his chest instantly woke Ning Buwen up. He came to his senses and found that he had walked to the front of the Buddha statue without knowing when, and was only one centimeter away from touching it!
Depend on!
Ning Bu Wen hurriedly retreated, feeling that death was passing by him.
I was careless.
There were footsteps outside the door.
Oh no, I can't get caught at this time.
Ning Buwen looked around the Buddhist temple and found that there was no place where anyone could hide.
what to do
The footsteps outside the door are getting closer.
Crunch.
The door opened quickly.
Xing Fangfang came in with an oil lamp.
She was wearing a beautiful cheongsam, with makeup on her face and jewelry on her neck and wrists, but her face still looked miserable. Such luxurious attire could not suppress the sadness emanating from her.
Ning Bu Wen lay on the beam and looked down.
"It's time to worship our ancestors again." Xing Fangfang sat on the futon and asked the empty space, "Aliang, do you think we should go together?"
Who is she talking to
Ning Buwen had this question in his mind.
Is there something there or am I the only one who can't see it
"Aliang, why are you pointing up there?" Xing Fangfang asked as she looked up. "Is there anything up there?"
Suddenly, Xing Fangfang's eyes met Ning Buwen's.
The author has something to say: Ning Bu Wen: I will not be discovered if I hide in the air. That’s how it’s played out in TV dramas.
Ning Buwen: Damn, I was discovered!
—————————
The update is a little late, I just came back from eating crayfish, hahaha. Thank you to the little angels who voted for me or irrigated me with nutrient solution~
Thanks to the little angel who cast [bazooka]: 1 of the Seven Tactics;
Thanks to the little angel who threw the [grenade]: Tong 1;
Thanks to the little angels who cast [mines]: Qi Jue 5; Apple 2; Jingchu, Corn, Natsuhi, Deng Deng 1;
Thanks to the little angel who irrigated [nutrient solution]:
14 bottles of "Very Long Beans"; 10 bottles of "Chemical Formula is W", "Ye", "Tianyu Wuxin", "Tofu Pudding Must Be Salty", "Ruoruoer", "Pinxia┊Weiliang", "Yuezi", "Eat Fried Chicken Without Beer"; 6 bottles of "Jin"; 3 bottles of "A"; 2 bottles of "Qianli Feifei", "Aneng", "Luoying Pinfen", and "Shuai Shuai"; 1 bottle of "Ma Ti Shuang Ai Lemon", "Yuan", "Su Yan", "Tangtang is Very Happy", and "Dependence and Addiction";
Thank you very much for your support, I will continue to work hard!