Chapter 157: The Bitter Meat Scheme
Second Master Liu lowered his voice and said this to Second Mrs. Liu, and Second Mrs. Liu's face also showed a suspicious look.
"Ji'er is a little reluctant to see Cheng Han. …… I can't think of any reason for that. Even if it was the first time they met, Ji'er was scared, and it wouldn't be like this. Could it be that you and I are better to Cheng Han? It's not going to be ......" Mrs. Liu said a few reasons herself, and finally denied them all.
However, the husband and wife discussed, although they couldn't tell the reason, but Liu Ruoxi was hostile to Rong Chenghan, which was the consensus of the two.
"That day, my sister persuaded me, saying that I shouldn't take Cheng Han into the small study, and said that Cheng Han didn't know how to cherish books and shouldn't show him rare books. Now that I think about it, although Cheng Han's kid admitted that it was his fault, he didn't say that he destroyed the book. …… Today, when I read the book she imitated, I was even more suspicious. It's just that my heart was very chaotic at the time, and I didn't see the real ......"
"What does the old man want, call Ji'er over, and ask her again?" Mrs. Liu said.
Second Master Liu shook his head.
"Ask her, she won't say if she's afraid." Second Master Liu said, "This kid, this thing was done neatly, and there was no trace of it." Only if she is willing to speak out herself. ”
"What is the master's method?" Mrs. Liu asked again.
"What can I do, I was about to ask you." Second Master Liu said.
"This child, Ji'er, has the best heart and the most affectionate ......," said Mrs. Liu.
"I know that too. I thought of a way to give it a try. Second Master Liu frowned and thought for a while, then whispered to Second Mrs. Liu.
Mrs. Liu listened. I couldn't help but laugh.
"You two, don't hesitate. I think it's okay. It's just that I remember when Grandma was young. You've done this once, and you don't know if she remembers it, and if she's willing to be fooled. Mrs. Liu said.
"Then I have no other way, I can only give it a try. I think it should work. Second Master Liu said.
"Then follow the master." Mrs. Liu said, and the husband and wife discussed it again before falling asleep.
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The next day, Liu Ruoxi came to Mrs. Liu's house. Greeting Second Master Liu and Second Mrs. Liu, I only saw Second Mrs. Liu alone, and she seemed to be a little worried. When Mrs. Liu saw Liu Ruoxi coming, she asked her to sit beside her, and at the same time, she called someone in and instructed her to take the post of the second master Liu to invite the imperial doctor.
Liu Ruoxi hurriedly asked what was going on.
"It's your father who is sick." Second Mrs. Liu pointed to the inner room and motioned for Liu Ruoxi to whisper.
"I was fine yesterday, why am I sick? What are the symptoms, and is it severe or not? Liu Ruoxi was shocked. Busy asked.
"But yesterday was fine. That's just in front of people. I didn't sleep all night last night, and I sighed for a long time, and when I woke up this morning, I was a little dizzy. I have sent someone to the Hanlin Academy to take leave. …… I'm afraid it's a heart disease! Second Mrs. Liu told Liu Ruoxi.
"Then I'll take a look." When Liu Ruoxi heard that Second Master Liu was sick, she was very worried.
"I just fell asleep...... "Second Mrs. Liu was talking, and Second Master Liu in the back room seemed to wake up. I heard the voices outside.
"Who's outside, is Ji'er here?"
"Yes. How's it going, Dad? Liu Ruoxi asked, and hurriedly stood up. As Mrs. Liu went to the back room to see Mr. Liu.
In the back room, the second master Liu was wearing a homely straight dress, lying on the couch sickly, looking carefully, the second master Liu seemed to have some dark green under his eyes, and his face was also a little yellow.
"I'm fine, I just didn't sleep well last night. Just take a break, you/mother are going to ask for a doctor. Second Master Liu sat up slowly, leaned on the pillow, and comforted Liu Ruoxi with a smile.
"Dad, don't take your mind too seriously. Zhangjia...... Isn't the big brother's affairs all handled properly? Moreover, without proof, what the Zhang family said may not be true. Liu Ruoxi sat on the edge of the couch and comforted the second master Liu. In her opinion, the reason why Second Master Liu was worried and fell ill was because he was worried.
"You're right, I've figured it out. …… It's not that I'm worried about it. Second Master Liu said, "He'er, then you took Yi Zhengyi this week, have you repaired it?" ”
Second Master Liu was in such a hurry to ask, obviously he was still distressed about this rare book.
"Not yet." Liu Ruoxi said, "How can it be so fast." But don't worry, Dad, I'll fix it as soon as possible. Dad, you won't be ...... because of this."
"No, of course not." Second Master Liu said something insincere, and then said to Liu Ruoxi, "Whether it is repaired or not, bring it to me first...... I wanted to see it last night, I'm afraid it will disturb you......"
Second Master Liu said this, and Liu Ruoxi couldn't shirk it, so she went back to the embroidery building in person and took the book to Second Master Liu.
Second Master Liu sat up straight on the couch and flipped through the books. He found that the damaged pages were missing. Second Master Liu sighed secretly in his heart, Liu Ruoxi completely destroyed the evidence. But this is also in her expectation, with Liu Ruoxi's cleverness, of course, she will not keep those pages.
Second Master Liu looked at Liu Ruoxi.
"It's completely ruined, and it's useless to keep it, so I'll ......," Liu Ruoxi replied.
"This book is still a ...... left by your grandfather" Second Master Liu held the book and began to read, this rare book was not collected by the late scholar Qi himself, but handed down by the ancestors of the Qi family, and the second master Liu said how difficult it was for the ancestors of the Qi family to get this book, and what a precious treasure it was handed down for several lifetimes, "but it was destroyed in my hands......"
Second Master Liu said, turned his head, and seemed to wipe away his tears.
“…… It's hard to sleep and eat, and as soon as you sleep, you dream of your grandfather......"
Seeing Second Master Liu like this, Liu Ruoxi couldn't help but feel very helpless. She originally wanted to "repair" the book in a few days, and by then, Rong Chenghan's side would definitely have faded with them, her goal was achieved, and the second master Liu could be lost and regained, so he would not be too much to count.
But Second Master Liu is like this, it seems to be saying that if Liu Ruoxi "repairs" this book one day later, Second Master Liu will have to be sad for one more day. Moreover, this sadness is not ordinary sadness.
Second Master Liu's love for the book compilation work of the Hanlin Academy Liu Ruoxi knew that she was so sick that she had to take leave, which was a very rare thing for Second Master Liu.
Liu Ruoxi lowered her head and began to think in her heart. If the book is "repaired" at this time, the heart disease of Second Master Liu will be cured. But at the same time, Rong Chenghan's side ......, and Second Master Liu will definitely invite people back. And looking at Rong Chenghan's attitude yesterday, as long as the misunderstanding is solved, as soon as the second master Liu says it, he will definitely be willing to come again.
It's a real headache! What to do?
According to Liu Ruoxi herself, she would never let Rong Chenghan step into the door of the Liu family again. However, Second Master Liu and Second Mrs. Liu regarded Rong Chenghan as a nobleman. If you put aside the memories of her previous life, Liu Ruoxi also has to admit that Rong Chenghan's appearance has really helped them a lot. It can even be said that in those few things, Rong Chenghan played a decisive role.
It can be seen that Rong Chenghan sincerely respects Master Liu.
Although they have succeeded Liu Yuwen now, there are still hidden dangers in Liu Yujiang.
Thinking of this, Liu Ruoxi raised her head, and saw Second Master Liu holding the book, which seemed to be even more sad. At this time, Mrs. Liu Er came in with a girl with a food box and wanted to invite Mr. Liu Er to dinner.
"Take it out, where can I eat." Second Master Liu resolutely refused to eat. Mrs. Liu had no choice but to let the girl carry the food box out.
Mrs. Liu sat on the couch and comforted Mr. Liu, but Mr. Liu sighed for a long time, and couldn't help but look at Liu Ruoxi's face.
Liu Ruoxi had no choice but to support her forehead.
"Master, your body and bones are not very good, you ate less last night, and you tossed all night, and now you refuse to eat, how can you go on like this?" Mrs. Liu Er was worried.
"I really can't eat it, and my heart hurts a lot." Second Master Liu held the book and didn't let go.
"Dad, if you are willing to eat, I will repair the books." Liu Ruoxi thought about it and made a decision.
"Really?" Second Master Liu immediately said, looking at Liu Ruoxi with some surprise and some suspicion, "Sister, you don't lie to your father." ”
"As long as Daddy is willing to eat." Liu Ruoxi said.
Second Master Liu glanced at Second Mrs. Liu, and Second Mrs. Liu immediately ordered someone to bring breakfast again. When breakfast was ready, the second master Liu refused to eat it, so he only handed the book to Liu Ruoxi and looked at it with a blank eye.
"Dad, wait a minute." Liu Ruoxi had no choice but to take the book and go out.
After about a cup of tea, Liu Ruoxi came back and handed the book in her hand to the second master Liu.
Second Master Liu hurriedly took the book, turned to the pages that had been damaged, turned page by page, looked at it one by one, and seemed uncertain after reading it once, and read it two or three times, and when he finished reading it, the gloomy color on Master Liu's face had long disappeared without a trace.
"He'er, you explain to your father......" Second Master Liu raised his eyes to look at Liu Ruoxi.
"Daddy has breakfast first." Liu Ruoxi said.
"Let's eat first, see what worries the child." At this time, Second Mrs. Liu already knew that the plan discussed with Second Master Liu yesterday had worked, so she gave Second Master Liu a wink.
Second Master Liu also understood in his heart that his husband and wife actually couldn't stand scrutiny. Liu Ruoxi was "fooled", and if he wanted to say a few words about Liu Ruoxi at this time, he was a little reluctant.
"Okay, let's eat first." Second Master Liu said.
Liu Ruoxi watched from the side, and Second Master Liu ate one more bowl of bird's nest porridge than usual for breakfast. After the breakfast was removed, the second master Liu washed up again, and his face was much better.
Liu Ruoxi couldn't help but look at Mrs. Liu, but Mrs. Liu just smiled. (To be continued......)