Chapter 116: Playing with Prestige
After Wang Si came back, he turned the candle brighter and saw clearly that Shen Qiuhe's eyes were bloodshot and frighteningly red.
I was shocked and quickly moved Shen Qiuhe to the collapse.
Shen Qiuhe was sick after spending the whole night freezing outside yesterday.
In the second half of the night, the fever got even worse. Now Wang Si didn't dare to hide it anymore, so he quickly sent someone to report it to the two ladies.
He's face changed when she saw Shen Qiuhe's lips were burning, and the veil on her forehead turned from cold to hot in a short while. He was chanting Amitabha in her mouth, but she didn't dare to think about it, she was such a son Sorry, I hope Shen Qiuhe can be safe.
Mrs. Zheng was busy asking the people below to quickly change their handkerchiefs and prepare medicine. Shen Qiuhe had to get rid of her fever tonight no matter what.
After struggling until the sky was bright, Shen Qiuhe finally stabilized. Although it was still a little hot, it didn't feel so worrying.
Mrs. Zheng asked Mr. He to go back and rest, but Ms. He was always worried, as she was still here to guard her son even though she was old.
Zheng couldn't persuade her, so she had no choice but to let He go. But when she went out, she gave Wang Si a look and asked him to follow her.
Mrs. Zheng didn't go far, so she waited at the door of the courtyard. Seeing Wang Si coming over, she asked coldly, "Tell me the truth, where did you go last night? Why did you feel so good and suddenly fell ill?" So dangerous!"
In his heart, Wang Si blamed Qiao for his old intentions, but he couldn't tell everything in front of Mrs. Zheng, "The master did go on a business trip last night."
"You keep talking nonsense to me, why would you be the only one on a business trip?" Madam Zheng naturally asked. She went out in a hurry last night, and there was no one else around except Wang Si. When she came back during the day, there was only Wang Si.
Since official duties are dangerous, why would you take someone out alone?
Wang Si was forced to stop talking and just lowered his head.
When Mrs. Zheng saw Wang Si's airs, she became even angrier, "Okay, now I can't even ask. Am I an outsider in this house? You, a servant, dare to be stubborn with me! Come on!" People, pull me down and beat me!"
Wang Si was the person in front of Shen Qiuhe. When Zheng said this, the people on the left and right were naturally hesitant. Seeing that no one moved, Zheng felt even more aggrieved. Originally, she only wanted to scare. Wang Si, now made up his mind to take action, "What, do you want me to take action myself?"
The people around him were helpless. When they passed by, they whispered in Wang Si's ear, "I'm sorry." and suppressed Wang Si.
Wang Si has seen blood with Shen Qiuhe, so naturally he won't take this person to heart. It's just that Zheng is difficult to deal with, and Shen Qiuhe is ill again. He is also afraid that if he says something wrong, Zheng will be hurt. Guess what again.
Simply, if she wants to teach herself a lesson, then let her teach her a lesson.
A man with rough skin and thick flesh doesn't care about the slightest injury.
Zheng was standing not far away, and people below would always lift the curtain when they came in or out. Therefore, He could also hear Zheng losing his temper, but she didn't care about it at the moment.
Besides, she also wanted to know why Shen Qiuhe suddenly became ill.
On the other side, Qiao Wenqing also came back late at night, waiting for the dinner at the Hou Mansion to be taken away before he returned home.
But he didn't go back to his own yard, but came to find Qiao's old love.
Qiao Guxin had dinner, but because it was too cold outside to go out and eat, he stood in front of the table and painted.
It happened to be painted with a dowry box and a jade butterfly as thin as a cicada's wings placed on it.
After listening to the people below saying that Qiao Wenqing was here, he put his pen aside and asked, "Why are you here at this hour?"
Qiao Guxin asked Nianxiang to move the charcoal fire to the middle. Qiao Wenqing came in from the outside, and his body would definitely feel cold.
"I just came back from the Chu Mansion and went directly to my sister's place." Qiao Wenqing answered casually.
His words had a strong smell of alcohol.
Qiao Guxin asked someone to make sobering soup and gave it to Qiao Wenqing to drink later. They were both nominated for the same list, so it was normal for them to have a few drinks when they had time.
Qiao Wenqing stretched out his hands and let the charcoal fire warm him, "Does mother know what happened to Brother Bing?"
Qiao Guxin nodded, "I have already reported it to mother. Mother said that since the master has come forward on this matter, we will not say more."
Under normal circumstances, they would definitely prepare a small gift to go to the family. Now that the Master has discussed right and wrong, they naturally do not need to maintain the superficial peace, lest others think that the Marquis is showing off.
What Mr. Gu meant by saying this was not to blame Qiao Wenbing.
Qiao Wenqing nodded, "Brother Chu has reported the case of raising a son that I told my sister before, to the East Palace, and I think we will set off tomorrow."
I originally wanted to ask Qiao Guxin if she wanted to go over to see her off, but it was too late to say anything more now.
"So fast?" Qiao Guxin asked in surprise.
Although I had heard about this matter before and thought that it should have been concluded long ago, it is just that when it comes to this, it feels sudden.
"He is the special envoy of the capital. He wants to see it from top to bottom. It won't be too early to wait until he gets there." These things were not something Chu Hanyin could choose. He came from the capital, and officials from all over the country would definitely want to get the news.
Expressed.
"I'm thinking of going to the temple tomorrow morning to ask for a peace charm for him to take with him." As a result, I will have to take leave again tomorrow morning.
However, Qiao Wenqing always knew this, so Qiao Guxin just nodded, "You are brothers and sisters, this is what you should do."
Qiao Wenqing let out a long sigh, then stood up, "Well, sister, take a rest as soon as possible."
"Brother Qing." Qiao Guxin suddenly raised his voice and called Qiao Wenqing, but he didn't say anything else. He only asked someone to bring the cloak, "It's windy outside, don't hurt me from the cold."
Qiao Wenqing took a step back, finished editing, and then left.
After the room became quiet, Qiao Guxin returned to the table, took a look at the unfinished painting, and suddenly raised his hand to tear the painting into pieces.
"Tomorrow is the birthday of the first ancestor Bodhidharma. I'm going to deliver some sesame oil. I'm afraid I can't give it to Lord Chu." Qiao Guxin lowered her head and picked up the butterfly and turned it around and around in her hands. "You tell me, I
What should I give as a gift?”
It has nothing to do with love, this person makes her feel happy, this person once made her think that she is a beloved person. Now, in order to attract Chu Han, she has to avoid suspicion, but she always wants him to be safe.
"I would be happy to see Mr. Chu give me anything." Nianxiang also felt sorry for Qiao Guxin, but now it can only be said that she has nothing to do.
Qiao Guxin asked Nianxiang to take out a few banknotes and some broken silver, and also prepared some commonly used medicinal materials. "It is always right to make a poor family rich."
Real gold and silver are inconvenient to carry around, but banknotes are easier to keep.
Besides, Chu Hanyin went there this time to investigate the case, so he would definitely have to find a way to conduct an unannounced visit. He didn't have so many waiting people around him, so he always had to be more prepared.
Nianxiang looked at the banknote and didn't know what to say. Fortunately, Chu Hanyin's official position was not as high as Qiao Wenqing's, and the Chu family's family status was not as good as that of the Hou family. Otherwise, people would have misunderstood.
Chapter completed!