Chapter 12: The Past (2)

Gu Shi could say so casually that Li Wan picked it up, but He Yi didn't dare to answer, just looked at her respectfully. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info fortunately, Gu didn't care, and said straightforwardly: "There are some things you don't know, our aunt and grandmother were the only daughter of the family when they were not out of the pavilion, and it is not an exaggeration to say that they are loved by thousands of people, so the temperament is very twisted, and when it is time to say goodbye, the old lady specially picked the second son of the Li family in Jiangnan, because she is afraid that she will suffer, and the old lady and the old lady of the Li family are handkerchiefs." After my aunt and grandmother got married, at the beginning, life was really smooth, and the eldest son was born in the second year of marriage. But then all kinds of things didn't go well, first the eldest son was weak and sick, and it was useless to see all the famous doctors, and then the six-year-old second young master had a rash and disappeared, and the aunt and grandmother were sad and had a miscarriage, and their health has not been good since then. ”

Gu Shi took a sip of tea and continued: "At that time, my uncle's career was not very smooth, so Mrs. Li sent people to inquire everywhere and found a Taoist priest surnamed Qiu to tell fortunes. At first glance, the Taoist priest said that his aunt's life was too expensive, and it was too much. As soon as these words came out, the people of the Li family were resentful. The old lady felt sorry for her daughter and sent someone to Li's house to pick her up and go back to her parents' house to live. In those years, Mrs. Li's health was good and bad, and a few days after her aunt returned to her parents' house, her illness worsened, and her aunt had to rush back again. On the way back, I picked up Guan'er who was abandoned on the side of the road, and my aunt took pity on her and took her back to Li's house. ”

Speaking of this, Gu couldn't help but show a thoughtful smile, "Speaking of that Qiu Daoist's words are indeed somewhat reasonable, since Guan'er arrived at the Li family, everything has gone smoothly, my uncle has been promoted all the way, Zhiwei followed the master to learn martial arts, and his health has gradually improved, and my aunt and grandmother have given birth to my brother peacefully." Therefore, although Guan'er is said to be an adopted daughter, in the hearts of her aunt and uncle, she is no different from the daughter of her in-laws. ”

"Even if my aunt loves Miss Cousin, what does it have to do with us?" Helu wondered.

Originally, it didn't matter, but now it's different, the Li family has a son who has military merits and is very regent. Qu Fu has made outstanding achievements in recent years, and not long ago, Ji Gao, the governor of the five armies, resigned from his official position and was honored, and the emperor immediately let him go up. He is only thirty years old this year, and it is not surprising that the military attache will say that there are still twenty years to be his world. If you can get in touch with him, you will ...... in the future But it can be beneficial.

Gu was just afraid that they would snub Li Guan by stepping on the high and low, and these deep twists and turns would naturally not tell the truth, so he smiled and said: "My aunt loves her, if we look down on her, my aunt and grandmother will be unhappy, and it will be difficult for the uncle and the old lady to explain." In short, you all pay attention when Miss Biao comes to the house in the future! ”

"Yes." Heyi and Helu didn't think much about it, and complied.

When Mrs. Li returned home, she went directly to the Remnant Lotus Pavilion, her carefully maintained face was tense, and she walked in front quickly, followed by a large group of maids and women tremblingly.

"Madam, walk slowly, watch your step!" Mianyue stretched out her hand to help her, but she waved her away.

It was almost the end of the unit, and there was only a small lantern at the entrance of the courtyard, which looked dull and gloomy. The mother-in-law guarding the door hurriedly went in and said, "Girl, Madame is here!" ”

Mrs. Li waved her hand to let the others wait outside, and took Mianyue and Yaoyue into the house.

Xun Fang was prepared and greeted him unhurriedly: "Madam, you are here." ”

Mrs. Li nodded: "What about Guan'er?" What's wrong with her? Have you seen it? As he spoke, he went into the dormitory.

"Madame!" Xun Fang went up and hugged her, "Miss has fallen asleep." ”

The tapestry curtain was tightly covered, and there was no light in the bedroom.

Wan'er is used to lighting a small lamp when sleeping. Mrs. Li thought that she had come in all the way just now, and the other maids and women didn't see it, and all the maids with a few words were waiting in the house, but she couldn't help but look pale when she didn't see the crane. Although Guan'er is stubborn, she is a sensible child, even if she is really unwell, she will not leave her grandmother's birthday banquet rashly.

She couldn't help but squeeze Xun Fang's hand: "Wan'er, she...... What's going on? ”

Xun Fang didn't frown, and said with a smile: "Madame, don't worry, Miss is just tired, and she fell asleep after drinking the medicine, so it's no big deal." She helped Mrs. Li, who was fluttering in her steps, to sit on the Taishi chair, "If Miss is really uncomfortable, she will definitely tell you, and she will not hide it, you can relax." ”

Mrs. Li was shocked, and wanted to break the casserole to ask if something really happened, but in the end she just lowered her eyelids gloomily, and even if something really happened, she couldn't help much......

"Tell Guan'er to let her have a good rest." She was silent for a moment and then stood up, Mianyue and Yaoyue supported her left and right, "I don't have to say hello these days, take care of your body first...... You are so good at serving. ”

The people in Li Guan's house breathed a sigh of relief, said "yes" respectfully, and sent Mrs. Li out of the Remnant Lotus Pavilion.

It was dark and low, and the clouds of black clouds obscured not a trace of moonlight. Yaoyue walked in front with a lantern, and Mianyue helped Mrs. Li to walk behind her.

"Madam, don't worry, Miss will definitely be fine after taking the medicine." Mianyue saw that Mrs. Li was melancholy, and couldn't help but persuade her.

Mrs. Li didn't seem to hear her words, and was silent all the way.

In the middle of the night, it suddenly rained heavily, and the wind blew all over the courtyard with a "whooshing" sound, and the dense rain was overwhelming. Mrs. Li was awakened by a nightmare, and cold sweat soaked through her clothes.

"What's wrong?" Master Li asked half-asleep.

"It's okay, I'm a little thirsty."

Master Li drank wine at the birthday banquet, his mind was confused, and he said something to let the maid pour tea, then turned over and continued to sleep.

Mrs. Li got out of bed, and the maid who kept watch poured her tea.

"Go to sleep, I don't have to wait here."

"Yes."

Mrs. Li took a sip of hot tea, and her heart gradually relaxed. She sat down in front of the dresser, took out a jewelry box from the drawer and opened it, a piece of mutton fat jade jade was lying on the background of the big red flannel, she gently rubbed her hand against the budding lotus flower carved on it, and tears flashed in the corners of her eyes.

β€œβ€¦β€¦ Try your best to protect her, if you know from the spring, you will definitely bless her with peace and security. ”

Early the next morning, Li Wan had breakfast and was ready to go back to Li's house. On the carriage, Li Guan leaned on comfortably.

The messenger also brought her some gadgets this time, including a jade flute, which was white all over, and she liked it very much, and she was reluctant to put it down when she held it in her hand.

When he saw it, he smiled and said, "It's been a long time since I've heard Miss." ”

Li Guan stroked the flute in his hand, with a hesitant look on his face, and still reluctantly put the flute back into the box for a while.

Crane Wang knew what she was thinking, smiled and didn't say anything more.

The private house of the ibis was on the outskirts of the city, and the carriage drove into the city for half an hour. The road was bumpy and bumpy, and Li Wan simply lay on the pillow, lazily closing his eyes.

"Miss, you can really put your mind at ease." Hewang couldn't help but joke, "What kind of business dispute, Uncle Rong is obviously ********, aren't you afraid that he will always have an accident?" ”

Li Guan opened his eyes when he heard this, and said: "The old man has a thin face, he has been shrewd all his life, and he must be embarrassed to capsize in the gutter!" She smiled slyly, her eyes flashing, "Tomorrow you go and bring a letter to Master Bi, saying that Uncle Rong is injured, I can't rest assured, and ask him to go to the northwest in person to treat Uncle Rong's injury." ”

Hewang showed a helpless look on his face: "You still don't think it's messy enough over there." The master and Rong Bo have always been awkward, otherwise they would not have lived separately for so many years. Rong Bo was depressed this time, didn't he make it worse when he went! ”

"What are you afraid of!" Li Wan disagreed, "Uncle Rong is an old fox, cunning." As soon as Master Bi goes, even if he grits his teeth in his heart, he will have a three-point smile on his face, and nothing will happen! There was a bit of schadenfreude in his tone, "Someone has been plotted, he must be on fire at this time, just let Master Bi defeat him with fire!" ”

This is more effective than eating Coptis chinensis, and the corners of the crane look at the corner of his mouth.

Li Wan sat up with his elbows propped up, and his face was a little solemn: "By the way, let Master Bi check the dart carefully." Xifan is 108,000 miles away from the capital, so why did the people of the Luqiu family come here? Dakang and Xifan have just finished fighting. ”

"You mean ......"

"Ge Yi was born to the queen, how can Xifan easily let him be a proton, I'm afraid that the northwest won't be calm for long."

"Proton is just a faΓ§ade?" Hewang was puzzled, "But no matter what, the four princes are still trapped in the capital, and Xifan will not ignore his life!" ”

"This can be said, the struggle for power has always been terrifying, not to mention that he and Prince Zefan are not from the same womb!"

Hewang suddenly realized that the prince of Xifan was born to the former queen, and the four princes who were also born were a threat to his status. She couldn't help but sigh: "The situation in the northwest is too chaotic!" ”

Li Wan seemed to have thought of something, and there was a moment of trance on his face: "So this time the matter must be handled well, in case one day Dakang and Xifan go to war again, it is difficult to ensure that no one will take advantage of the loophole." ”

"The Hu family has been operating in the northwest for so many years, and this time they are so fearless and tearing their faces, there may be some big backers behind them." Hewang was a little worried, "If they find out something, it will be troublesome." ”

Li Wan sneered, and a trace of fierceness flashed in his eyes: "Then let them check, I want to see how capable they are!" ”

There is a small door in the backyard of the Remnant Lotus Pavilion, and it is a side alley behind the Li Mansion when it comes out. The carriage entered the door silently.

Li Guan freshened up first, and then took Hewang to greet Mrs. Li.

As soon as I entered the house, I saw large and small boxes on the ground, and the maids were busy going in and out. Mrs. Li was touching the two pieces of fabric and talking to Mianyue, when she saw Li Guan, she hurriedly said: "Oh, you are not in good health, why don't you rest in the house, come and sit!" ”

Because of yesterday's incident, Li Guan was worried, afraid that Mrs. Li would be unhappy in her heart, and finally breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this, and a smile bloomed on her face: "My daughter is fine, and she is idle in the house, so she will come to her mother to sit here." ”

Mrs. Li pulled her to sit beside her and looked her up and down, her face a little worried.

Li Guan smiled and let her look at it, and Mrs. Li saw that her face was as usual, so she temporarily relaxed her heart.

"What are you doing here?" Li Wan looked at the box on the ground and said in surprise.

Mrs. Li said with a smile: "Your aunt brought your cousin and cousin to Beijing a few days ago, and the person who reported the news this morning said that they had already passed Anfu, and it is estimated that they will be able to go to the capital the day after tomorrow. Speaking of this, her hand stroked over the twill Hangzhou silk on the kang table, "Your aunt has not been easy these years...... Since your uncle died of illness, she has been living alone with her children, not to mention the bitterness, and she has also fallen ill. Fortunately, your cousin is a talented person, and he won the show last year, so your father wanted to take them to the capital, firstly, to have a good life to take care of, and secondly, to find a good gentleman for your cousin...... You also know your aunt's temperament, and your aunt was at odds with her when she wasn't married......"

Li Wan nodded again and again: "There is also my aunt's illness, dragging it is not a way after all, just ask a doctor to take a good look." ”

"That's exactly what it is." Mrs. Li sighed, "But ah, she is more of a heart disease......

Li Wan saw that the atmosphere was a little gloomy, and said with a smile: "The yard has been empty, and I don't know how it has been cleaned up, let's go and have a look!" He helped Mrs. Li to the East Courtyard.

The east courtyard is a small courtyard, three main rooms with ear rooms, two east and west wings, and two osmanthus trees are planted in the corner of the courtyard.

The house had been cleaned, with black-lacquered furniture and half-worn dark blue curtains, which looked deserted.

"My aunt has been sick all the year round, so the house needs to be brightly decorated." Li Guan helped Mrs. Li to sit on the Taishi chair by the window.

Mrs. Li nodded approvingly, she glanced at the furnishings in the room, and said: "The curtain has been replaced with royal blue, and there are a few paintings on the wall, and the screen painted with green bamboo is not good, I remember that I have a water lily embroidered there, and I will replace it." ”

"I also want to put a few pots of flowers and trees, the gem bonsai looks cold, it is better to replace it with plum green dendrobium." Li Guan said with a smile.

The two discussed with great interest, and after reading the main room, they went to the wing room. It wasn't until noon that Li Guan had lunch at Mrs. Li's before returning to the Remnant Lotus Pavilion.

Crane Wang served her to take a nap.

After changing into pajamas, Li Guan said, "You can also go and rest for a while, you definitely didn't sleep well last night." ”

He Wang smiled and agreed, put a blanket on her, put down the curtain before going out.

Li Wan lay on the bed, not sleepy at all. The window was ajar, she sat up and leaned on the soft pillow at the head of the bed, the sky was very blue, the clouds were slowly drifting by one by one, the plane tree in front of the house was already flourishing unconsciously, and from time to time there were birds stopping on the branches. It was quiet, and time seemed to stand still.

She closed her eyes and couldn't help but think of some of the past, and her heart felt sullen, not a taste. Thinking about it, I fell asleep like that.