Incense is curling up from the stove.
There was a brief silence in the room.
There seemed to be a hint of guilt, a hint of pity, and a hint of hesitation in Miss Qin's clear eyes.
The topic comes out.
But she didn't know how to speak again.
There are some things that she can't say.
She couldn't bear to say it.
After a moment of silence, she spoke softly, "Brother-in-law, what do you think is the difference between Bailing and other maids?"
Luo Qingzhou looked at her and said directly: "Second Miss, you should have something else to say to me, right? About Bailing?"
Qin Weimo faced his burning gaze, lowered his head slightly, looked at the cold porridge in the bowl, and after a long silence, he slowly said: "Bai Ling is not a maid. Our Qin family has never regarded her as a maid, and Xia Chan is not..."
After a moment of silence, she whispered again: "Brother-in-law, Wei Mo knows that you may have guessed something. However, Wei Mo should not tell you this, and Wei Mo cannot tell you. I'm sorry."
Luo Qingzhou was silent for a moment, then said, "It's okay. Actually, I know everything."
Qin Weimo raised his head, looked at him with a guilty look in his eyes, and said softly: "Brother-in-law, don't blame my sister, she..."
"I don't blame her."
Luo Qingzhou said calmly, "Maybe the Second Miss doesn't believe me. Not only do I not blame her, I am very grateful to her. If it weren't for her, how could I be here? If it weren't for her, I might not be in this world. And... Actually, they didn't have to sacrifice... someone, but they did... I am already very satisfied."
"Brother-in-law..."
Qin Weimo's eyes misted over, and he looked at him softly and said, "Brother-in-law is so nice..."
Luo Qingzhou stood up and smiled faintly: "Second Miss, I don't want to be a good person. Good people don't live long, just like..."
At this point, his smile suddenly faded, and he looked at her with gentle eyes and said, "Of course, there are exceptions. Some good people will live longer than anyone else, just like the second young lady."
Qin Weimo smiled bitterly and lowered his eyes.
"Brother-in-law..."
"Second Miss, it's getting late. You should go to bed early. I should go back."
Luo Qingzhou stood up to say goodbye, got off the bed, and bowed his head.
Qin Weimo looked at him tenderly and did not try to keep him.
She knew that those who had to leave would have to leave.
Just like the plum blossom outside the window that once bloomed proudly, it will eventually leave when the season comes.
No one can keep you.
At this moment, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps outside, and then the door was pushed open with a "whoosh".
Zhu Er suddenly appeared at the door, her face full of panic and said: "Sir, Miss, it's bad, the Madam is here!"
Luo Qingzhou's face changed, and he was about to run out when he suddenly came to his senses.
Why are you running
Can't you just go out
He had nothing wrong with the second young lady and had a clear conscience. They just sat on the couch and talked for a while. Their clothes were neat and the atmosphere was harmonious. It wasn't like they did anything shameful, right
Why are you running
Luo Qingzhou calmed himself down and walked outside.
Zhu Er hurriedly stopped him and said in a hurry, "Son-in-law, you can't go out now. Madam has brought many maids and nannies here. Son-in-law, you must not let too many people see you. Also, Madam was cursing outside just now and seemed to be furious. If you go out at this time, you will definitely be severely punished by Madam."
Luo Qingzhou said: "I just talked to the second young lady for a while..."
Zhu Er said, "But it's night now. The son-in-law is my brother-in-law, and the young lady is my sister-in-law. Madam may not think too much about it, but if the other maids and nannies see it, they will definitely gossip about it in private. People's words are scary, and then Madam will probably have to teach and punish the son-in-law. If these gossips spread out, it will be even more serious. The eldest princess will come to Mocheng in a few days, and our Qin Mansion cannot be laughed at..."
When Luo Qingzhou heard her say this, he immediately felt that the situation was a little serious. Just as he was about to speak, he heard a noisy sound of footsteps and Qiu'er's voice from the courtyard outside: "Madam, the young lady is reading in the study alone and has not rested yet."
Luo Qingzhou: “…”
Finished.
Now I can’t go out anymore.
"Son-in-law, hurry up! Hide! The mistress is coming in!"
Zhu'er urged urgently and hurriedly closed the door. Then she quickly bent down to pick up the shoes at the door, threw them in the corner next to her, and covered them with something.
When Luo Qingzhou heard the footsteps reaching the door of the hall, he suddenly panicked and had to turn around to look for a place to hide.
Qin Weimo had already gotten off the couch, walked to the bedside, put down the curtains on the bed, and whispered: "Brother-in-law, the bed..."
Luo Qingzhou took a look: "..."
At this time, the footsteps were almost reaching the door.
Song Ruyue angrily scolded, "If you do bad things again, I will bury you all in the back garden as fertilizer! Have I ever treated you badly with your bitter faces? You think you won't offend me if you don't say anything, right?"
Luo Qingzhou's heart trembled. He dared not hesitate any longer. He immediately rushed to the bed, jumped on it, and squatted hurriedly at the head of the bed.
"Brother-in-law, lie down, there is a shadow in the quilt..."
The curtain was thin, and under the light, one could vaguely make out a shadow squatting there.
Upon hearing this, Luo Qingzhou hurriedly lay down and covered himself with the quilt.
"Squeak..."
At this moment, the door suddenly opened.
Song Ruyue's pretty face full of anger appeared. When she saw the weak girl in the room, her expression immediately became gentle again, and her voice instantly became gentle: "Wei Mo, you haven't slept yet."
As she spoke, she took off her shoes and went into the house.
Mei'er, who was scolded behind her and was about to take off her shoes and go in to serve, suddenly turned around and shouted coldly: "Wait outside! I have told you many times that Wei Mo is weak and can't stand the cold, and the room must not be dirty. You just came in from outside, don't you know what's going on? From now on, no one except me can enter Wei Mo's room casually!"
Mei'er lowered her head and stepped back in a hurry.
Qiu'er glanced at her young lady, then hurried forward to close the door, then looked at Zhu'er beside her, and they both saw the uneasiness and fear in each other's eyes.
If my wife finds out, it will be all over.
To be buried as fertilizer
Or will it be sunk into a well
The two maids stood outside, their hearts in their throats, trembling.
Qin Weimo walked to the bed calmly and said softly, "I can't sleep yet. Mother, it's so late, do you have something to talk to Weimo about?"
Song Ruyue snorted coldly, walked to the couch in her snow-white stockings, sat directly on it, and said unhappily: "They are all a bunch of idiots who only know how to eat. They are like wooden sticks and can't help at all. Mother is so busy that she asked them for advice, but none of them said anything. They are afraid of saying something wrong, so they just don't say anything, right? Then what's the point of keeping them?"
After venting a lot of anger, Fang slowed down his tone and said, "It's nothing. I'm just upset. I came here to talk to you. How are you feeling today? Are you coughing again?"
As she spoke, she looked towards the table in front of her.
There was a bowl of porridge on the table, only half eaten.
She frowned again and said, "Silly girl, you don't eat well again. How can your body be healthy if you don't eat? Mother has told you so many times, but you just don't listen and don't take good care of yourself."
Qin Weimo sat down slowly opposite him and said softly, "I feel much better today. I just coughed for a while during the day, but I have been fine at night."
Song Ruyue showed a hint of surprise on her face: "You are not lying to mother, are you? Don't you usually cough more at night?"
Qin Weimo lowered his eyes slightly, glanced at where she was sitting, and said softly: "Weimo doesn't know what's going on, but I just feel much better tonight."
Song Ruyue's face was full of joy: "That's good, as long as you feel good, take your time, your body will definitely recover, don't worry."
Qin Weimo asked, "Mother, have you been worried about giving gifts to the princess these days?"
Song Ruyue frowned again when she heard this, and sighed, "Yes, mother racked her brains, but she still didn't know what gift to give. Your father couldn't help, and every time I asked him, he said to give anything casually, the princess wouldn't care. Well, the princess wouldn't care, but we can't be insincere, right? Weimo, do you think mother is right?"
Qin Weimo nodded and said softly, "Mother is right. The princess has won peace for Mocheng for so many years, and she has won a great victory this time. We really have to do our best to show our gratitude."
Song Ruyue said with a sad face: "Mother is worried about this. She hasn't been eating or sleeping well these past few days. She thinks about it every day, but every time she thinks of a gift, she feels like she can't come up with one."
Qin Weimo smiled and said, "Mother is afraid that she will be outdone by Aunt Zhang and the others, right?"
Song Ruyue rolled her eyes and said, "Nonsense, does mother like to compare so much? Mother has always been low-key and pragmatic, so she doesn't like to compete with those guys."
Qin Weimo suppressed his laughter and said, "Mother, Weimo has never met the eldest princess, and I don't know what she likes, so I can't help you with this matter."
Song Ruyue sighed and was about to speak when she heard her say, "But Weimo can recommend someone to mother, and that person should be able to help you."
As soon as these words came out, Song Ruyue's eyes suddenly lit up, and she quickly asked, "Who? Weimo, tell me quickly."
Qin Weimo smiled and said, "It's far away in the sky, but it's right in front of us."
Song Ruyue was stunned and looked around with confusion on her face.
Luo Qingzhou, who was hiding under the quilt on the bed, suddenly felt his heart skip a beat and started trembling like the two little girls outside the door.
"Where is it?"
Song Ruyue was confused.
Qin Weimo smiled and said, "Sister Meijiao."
After hearing this, Song Ruyue was stunned for a moment, then she slapped her thigh and said happily: "That's right! How could mother forget about her? She and the eldest princess..."
"Mom, please go quickly. Sister Meijiao came to see me just when it was dark. She should not be asleep yet."
Qin Weimo smiled slightly and glanced at the bed behind her.
Song Ruyue waved her hand and said, "Forget it, it's too late tonight. Let's ask tomorrow. There's no rush. The princess will probably be back in a few days, so there's plenty of time."
Qin Weimo said "Oh" and didn't say anything more.
After a while, she raised her fingers, rubbed her temples, and said in a tired voice: "Mother, Wei Mo is a little sleepy and wants to rest."
When Song Ruyue heard this, she quickly stood up and walked to the eucalyptus table, blew out the oil lamp and candle on it, and then blew out the oil lamp in the corner next to it, then walked to the soft couch and sat down, saying softly: "Wei Mo, go ahead, go to sleep if you are sleepy, you don't have to accompany mother, mother can sit by herself."
Qin Weimo looked at her and said, "Mother, you..."
Song Ruyue sighed and said, "Your father is not coming back tonight. Mother has been thinking about things and couldn't sleep these few nights. She slept during the day. I will sit here with you tonight. If you feel sleepy, you can sleep on this couch. Don't worry, I won't disturb you."
Qin Weimo: “…”
"What? Do you dislike that mother has made your place dirty? You don't even want mother to stay on this couch?"
An expression of aggrieved immediately appeared on Song Ruyue's face.
Qin Weimo could only smile bitterly and said, "No way, how could Weimo dislike mother? I'm just worried that mother would be uncomfortable sleeping on the couch."
Song Ruyue immediately smiled again: "It's okay, just go to sleep first. If mother feels sleepy later, I will go to your bed and sleep with you, okay?"
"ah?"
The jade hand in Qin Weimo's sleeve trembled slightly.
Song Ruyue chuckled and said, "I'm just kidding. Mother knows that you have a mysophobia and don't like anyone touching your bed. Go to sleep quickly. Mother will read a book and lie down on this couch later. It's soft and warm here, and there's a quilt. It's very comfortable. Don't worry about mother."
"oh."
Qin Weimo looked at the bed covered by the beautiful curtain, but stood there without moving.
Song Ruyue asked curiously, "What's wrong? Didn't you make the quilt after washing it? Let mother help you. There's no need to call Qiu'er and the others."
After saying that, get up.
Qin Weimo hurriedly said: "Mother, the quilt has been made, Weimo... Weimo is going to sleep, you should go to bed early too."
Having said that, he didn't dare to hesitate any longer and quickly walked to the bed.
Song Ruyue smiled, picked up a book from the side, opened it and said, "Go to sleep quickly, don't worry about mother, she is in good spirits."
Qin Weimo didn't dare to say anything else. He walked to the bed, looked back, and seeing that she didn't look at him, he quickly pulled open the curtain and got on the bed. His beautiful fair cheeks instantly turned red.
Song Ruyue asked curiously outside: "Wei Mo, why did you go upstairs without taking off your clothes?"
Qin Weimo sat in the tent, blushing and whispering, "Oh, I... I'll take it off inside."
As she spoke, she lowered her head, her hands trembling as she slowly unbuttoned her clothes...