After tidying up, Wen Qingzhu followed Jasmine to the front hall.
"Fourth aunt, ninth brother."
Seeing her coming, Wen Mingliang stood up and saluted: "Seventh sister."
"Sit down, you're welcome." Wen Qingzhu smiled and raised his hand.
The fourth lady, Mrs. Yang, looked at the direction she came from and asked with a smile: "Xiao Qi is taking care of your precious herbs in the backyard?"
Wen Qingzhu nodded: "Well, after all, I just need to find something to do for myself."
Seeing that her temperament had become much gentler, Yang felt a little weird and asked tentatively: "I heard that you were seriously ill a few days ago and you are not fully recovered yet. Are you lacking any medicinal materials?"
"Thank you Auntie for your concern. There is no shortage of medicinal materials. My illness comes slowly and heals slowly." Wen Qingzhu finally understood Yang's purpose.
It turned out that he was here to find out more about her.
At this moment, Lu Tao came over with refreshments.
After placing it, Yang held the handkerchief and thought of Wen Qingxin's previous drugging.
Although the old lady repeatedly stated before coming, Wen Qingxin's matter had nothing to do with Dafang.
But she still believed that Dafang had evil intentions, so she couldn't help but ask: "Xiao Qi, please tell me more about what happened at the Lotus Pavilion last time."
As soon as Wen Qingzhu finished speaking, before Wen Qingzhu could reply, Wen Mingliang hurriedly stopped Yang and said, "Mother! Grandma has already dealt with this matter. You don't need to ask any more questions!"
The news that Biyu wanted to marry him was spread throughout the Wen family, and several of his brothers teased him several times about it, making him extremely embarrassed.
So he didn't want to mention it again.
Wen Qingzhu looked at Wen Mingliang and Yang strangely.
Seeing her like this, Wen Mingliang hurriedly pushed Yang to stand up: "Mom! Don't you still want to see the third uncle's two aunts? Go quickly! Just let me accompany the seventh sister here!"
Seeing her son being so shy, Mrs. Yang couldn't help but feel worried.
Looking at Wen Qingzhu, there seemed to be nothing unusual, so she took her maid and left.
When Yang left the east courtyard, Wen Mingliang breathed a sigh of relief.
Wen Qingzhu couldn't help but be curious: "Ninth brother, your mother just asked about the situation at that time and didn't say anything."
Wen Mingliang looked at Wen Qingzhu and said strangely: "Don't you know?"
"What do you know?" Wen Qingzhu was a little confused.
Seeing that she really didn't know, Wen Mingliang stood up and said, "You are a girl, so you don't need to know. I have something to do here, so I'll leave first."
Wen Mingliang cupped his hands and left in a hurry.
Wen Qingzhu turned to look at Lu Tao: "What happened to Ninth Young Master recently?"
Lu Tao thought for a while and told Wen Qingzhu what the second young master and the fifth young master had teased him about.
After hearing her words, Wen Qingzhu burst into laughter.
He never expected that Wen Mingliang would be such a simple young man.
The second young master in the first room and the fifth young master in the second room are already married, followed by Wen Mingliang, who is three months younger than her. In a year or two, they will be old enough to know people's affairs.
Yang, who lives in the fourth room, is the youngest daughter of the old lady's sister. She has known Wen Jihua since childhood and they are fond of each other.
The Yang family was engaged to Wen Jihua early before she reached her prime. As soon as her hair was born, she married into the Wen family.
Therefore, Wen Jihua only loved Mr. Yang from beginning to end.
Wen Mingliang grew up in this environment, and his temperament was naturally simple and modest.
After a while.
Jasmine came in from outside and told Wen Qingzhu: "Miss, the fourth lady went to Aunt Yue's place first."
Wen Qingzhu raised the corners of his mouth and said, "When the fourth lady goes to Aunt Wu, wrap up the dregs of the medicine from last time and send it to Aunt Yue."
"Yes." Jasmine accepted the order and left.
Wen Qingzhu raised his eyes and looked out the window, analyzing in his mind.
Yang came here because of the old lady's instruction.
But she decided that everything between Wen Qingzhu and Wen Qingxin was planned by Dafang, so she would not notice anything strange about Aunt Wu.
"Lv Tao, have you had any contact with the people in the second room in the west courtyard lately?" Wen Qingzhu had a plan in mind.
She had to let Ms. Yang know as soon as possible that it was Aunt Wu who instigated the second room to do the mischief.
Although Wen Qingxin and Wen Mingliang were both accidentally injured, if Yang knew the truth, she would definitely not let Aunt Wu go.
Lu Tao stepped forward and replied: "Yes, Xiao Cui is watching over there."
"Ask Xiaocui to find a way to find out when Lu Yu will meet with the people in the second room again."
"Well, I will go see Xiao Cui tonight."
Before noon, Mrs. Yang left Aunt Wu and went directly to Fushou Hall.
At noon, Xi'er brought lunch.
As soon as lunch was set, Xi'er did not leave, but asked Wen Qingzhu: "Miss, I saw Lu Xue in the west courtyard in the kitchen today."
Wen Qingzhu raised his eyes: "What happened?"
Xi'er said nervously: "I heard Lu Xue instructing the kitchen mother to prepare eight dishes and one soup for dinner. I felt a little strange. Is the Third Master going to the West Courtyard tonight?"
Eight dishes and one soup
Wen Qingzhu thought for a moment and ordered people to prepare now, lest Wen Shuquan really go to the West Courtyard tonight.
"Xi'er, if anything goes wrong in the future, just tell me. Don't be afraid." Wen Qingzhu now feels more and more that Xi'er is a person worth cultivating.
Xi'er realized that her message was useful, and nodded in surprise: "I know, I know!"
After lunch, Wen Qingzhu continued to tidy up the backyard.
Shaoyao and Mrs. Ji followed her and listened to her instructions.
Feeling a little tired, she turned around and sat down in the bamboo pavilion.
Looking at the corner of the medicine garden, there are several saffron flowers in full bloom.
Thinking of Xi'er's words, she suddenly shouted: "Shaoyao, go pick those saffron flowers and make them into bouquets to give to Aunt Yue in Tingqinxuan."
"Yes." Although Shaoyao was puzzled, he still did as he was told.
Shaoyao took a bunch of saffron to Tingqinxuan and asked to see Aunt Yue.
The maid Ruxing knew that she was Wen Qingzhu's, and said with a smile: "Miss Shaoyao, please come in with me, my aunt is doing embroidery in the front hall."
Seeing the peony coming, Aunt Yue was a little surprised and stood up quickly.
"Auntie, my lady gave this to you." Shaoyao handed a bouquet of saffron to Aunt Yue.
Aunt Yue was equally puzzled. She was not Wen Qingzhu, so she failed to recognize what kind of flower it was.
At this time, Wen Qingzhu must have had an ulterior motive in sending her this bouquet of flowers.
"May I ask Miss Peony, what is the name of this flower?"
"Saffron."
When Aunt Yue heard this, she immediately looked sideways in the direction of the west courtyard.
Is Wen Qingzhu hinting that there is something strange happening in the west courtyard
"Thank you Miss Shaoyao for your hard work." Aunt Yue thanked her and motioned to Ruxing to reward her with money.
Ruxing nodded, took out a delicate purse from his sleeve and handed it to Shaoyao.
Shaoyao took it with a smile, thanked her politely, then turned and left Tingqinxuan.
Looking at Shaoyao's back, Aunt Yue's face turned slightly serious.
After a long while, she said, "Ruxing, go tell Ruyun that her chance to make a difference has come."
In the evening, Uncle Wen took Cao Yu into Yanyuan.
Ruyun was holding a bowl of chicken soup and hiding behind the big maple tree, watching nervously as they walked toward her.
calm!
Aunt Yue said that as long as she lured the third master to Tingqinxuan, she would not have to continue to be ill.
Seeing them getting closer, Ruyun took a deep breath, bowed his head and walked out.
When Cao Yu saw a maid suddenly appear in front of him, he stopped his hands and shouted, "If you see the Third Master, don't give way!"
Ruyun was frightened, suddenly raised his head and stopped.
Uncle Wen seemed to be somewhat impressed by her and glanced at her sideways.
Watching them walking past, Ruyun was struggling in her heart.
Cao Yu is not a good person, but Aunt Yue -
no!
Ruyun gritted his teeth and quickly caught up with the chicken soup: "Master! Wait! I have something to say!"
Cao Yu in front suddenly stopped.
But just as he was turning around, Ruyun, carrying chicken soup, slipped and rushed towards them.
"Master!" Cao Yu was shocked and quickly reached out to block it.
Unfortunately, even if he blocked it, the clouds of chicken soup still fell behind Uncle Wen's body.
With a clang, the porcelain cup hit the ground and the soup splashed.
There was a dark, greasy trace left on the back of Uncle Wen's full-length shirt.
Uncle Wen turned around with a sullen face, looked at Ruyun coldly and said, "What's going on?"
Ruyun had already fallen hard, and when she heard Wen Shuquan's voice, she felt cold all over.
"I'm sorry! Master! I didn't mean it!" Ruyun hurriedly climbed to Uncle Wen's feet and wiped his hem with her sleeves.
"Get away!" Uncle Wen felt a stickiness on his calf and was very unhappy.
Ruyun was so frightened that he quickly backed away and said quickly: "It's all my fault. Do you want me to go back to Jinsong Pavilion and change my clothes? Then go to the West Courtyard and see Aunt Wu. My servant will explain it to me."
Hearing her words, Uncle Wen frowned and looked at her carefully: "Aren't you from Tingqinxuan? How did you know that I was going to the West Courtyard?"
Ruyun bowed his head and did not dare to raise his head: "Aunt Wu told everyone in Yanyuan early today about your going to the West Courtyard and asked the slaves not to wander around, so the slaves only know about it."
Cao Yu felt something was wrong and shouted angrily: "What are you doing here, a servant from Tingqinxuan, carrying chicken soup?"
Ruyun had already thought of an excuse and hurriedly said: "Aunt Yue was worried about Miss Qi's health, so she specially made chicken soup and asked the slave to deliver it."
Cao Yu still wanted to speak, but Wen Shuquan raised his hand and said with a gloomy expression: "Go listen to Qinxuan first."
After hearing this, Ruyun, who was lying on the ground, breathed a sigh of relief.
Suddenly, Wen Shuquan said again: "Change another cup of chicken soup and give it to Miss Seven."
"Yes! I know this." Ruyun endured the severe pain in her knees and elbows and quickly got up.
While packing his things, he quietly looked at Wen Shuquan's back.
It was in the direction of Tingqinxuan that she let out a long sigh.
As I was picking up the pieces, I suddenly heard footsteps in front of me.
Ruyun was afraid that Uncle Wen would turn around, so he hurriedly knelt down and said, "Third Master! You'd better go change your clothes first!"
Wen Qingzhu stood in front of her, looked down at her nervous and frightened look, and smiled: "Ruyun, it's me."
Ruyun suddenly raised his head, and Wen Qingzhu stood in front of him.
The endless rays of light reflected behind her, and looking against the light, Ruyun couldn't see her expression clearly.
"Get up. I heard that you are going to bring me chicken soup, so I will go to the kitchen with you." Wen Qingzhu turned around and looked at the west courtyard.
She saw everything that just happened.
Since Aunt Yue is willing to let Ruyun out and get rid of her crime, she probably wants to have a fight with Aunt Wu.