Although the Zhou family did not treat the slaves and maids harshly, relatively speaking, it was the best among all the rich families, but the place where they lived was still much more than that of the masters. When night had fallen, a slender woman in a cloth dress and hairpin, carrying a flickering lantern, dragged her tired through the palatial buildings, and skirted an arch to a row of low old houses.

There are only eight or nine rooms in this row of houses, each of which is a separate small room. The woman went straight to the innermost room, pushed the door in, and just closed the door, the originally dark room suddenly lit up, and the woman turned around in shock, only to see a masked woman sitting at the table.

The glowworm-like light will illuminate the room, which is very narrow and only a few square meters, with a simple bed, a table and a chair, and even a woman's dresser, which is already full. But here is neatly cleaned up, neat and refreshing.

The woman was slightly stunned, and then thought more about why she was here, although the woman was a little surprised, but she still stepped forward very politely and gave a salute and said softly: "I have seen Mrs. Mu, Shui Er is polite." "The sound is soft and soft, which makes people very comfortable to listen to.

The woman smiled slightly, stood up and returned the salute: "Second Miss is polite." "The woman was about forty-five or six years of age, and although her face was covered with a black satin veil, her countenance was invisible, but her shrewd and beautiful eyes made it possible to guess that she must have been of good countenance.

This woman entered the Zhou family five years ago, and Mao recommended herself to be the teacher of Zhou Wenfeng's two daughters. The entire Zhou family only knows that her surname is Mu and her single name is a chastity, and there is no way else to know. Zhou Wenfeng, the head of the family, didn't pursue it too much, and the subordinates wouldn't bother with these things.

The woman returned the salute and blew out the lantern and hung it aside. Asked softly: "Madame doesn't sleep and rest at night, I don't know what happened when I came here to find Shui'er?" ”

Mu Zhen poured a glass of water, put it in front of the woman and said, "Second Miss is tired of a day, let's drink a glass of water first." ”

In the weak light, the woman's appearance looks soft and moving, about sixteen or seventeen years old, although wearing a cloth dress and thorn skirt, it is also beautiful, although it is not the best in the world, but it is born with a soft beauty, and the willow posture makes people feel pity when they see it. Her kind of beauty is not the only one in the world like Zhou Ruoning, but her posture and temperament directly capture people's hearts. Hongyan Wo Shui probably refers to this kind of woman, this woman is none other than the 'dead' Shui Er in Zhou Ruoning's mouth, that is, Zhou Wenfeng's second daughter, Lu Jue's fiancée, Zhou Ruoshui.

Mu Zhen came to visit suddenly, in addition to making Zhou Ruoshui surprised, he also became a little wary, and tactfully ordered the eviction: "Shui'er's residence is narrow and simple, I'm afraid of dirtying Mrs. Luo's clothes, if there is really something, Shui Er will find Mrs. tomorrow!" ”

Mu Zhen smiled and walked to Zhou Ruoshui's side and said with concern: "Why does the second miss have to refuse people thousands of miles away, I'm just here to see if the second miss needs help." ”

She has always been good friends with her sister, if she lets her sister know that she will come to her own and I don't know how many incidents will arise, Zhou Ruoshui didn't think much about it and politely declined: "Thank you Madame, Shui Er is very good here." ”

"Good!" Mu Zhen smiled sarcastically, picked up a strand of hair scattered on Zhou Ruoshui's chest, gently stroked it in his hand, and said, "You really live up to your mother's acquisition of this name for you." If water, you should understand the power of water, sometimes docile and sometimes turbulent. You are the second lady of the Zhou Mansion, and you are the fiancée of the second rank of the dynasty! Reduced to this Huan Washroom doing the work of a subordinate, is there really no indignation in the second lady's heart? ”

Zhou Ruoshui heard the meaning of Mu Zhen's words, and said sincerely: "Daddy recognizes Shui'er, so that Shui'er doesn't live a life of exile, Shui'er is already very satisfied." Now it's just doing some small things for the family, so what's wronged. ”

Mu Zhen chuckled, leaned forward slightly, and said something in her words: "Could it be that the second lady can really give up everything?" ”

These words shocked Zhou Ruoshui's heart, and asked in a trembling voice: "Why did Madame ask like this?" ”

Mu Zhen smiled slightly, looked at her meaningfully, and said, "Lord Lu is here." ”

Hearing this, Zhou Ruoshui was so happy in his heart, the person he had been looking forward to for many years finally came, and he no longer had to be criticized. But after thinking about it, it was not so simple, she put away her nervous and panicked mood, looked at Mu Zhen and she happened to look at herself with that smile but not a smile, and seemed to understand something in her heart. Disappointment: "He's gone, isn't he?" ”

"Hmm." Mu Zhen nodded, raised her hand and patted Zhou Ruoshui's thin shoulder, and asked softly, "Do you hate him very much?" ”

The eyes that were full of joy just now were all low at this time, Zhou Ruoshui sighed lightly, frowned slightly, lowered his eyes, and said softly: "Shui'er just regrets not being able to say a word to him." "Once, twice, three times, four times, after a long time, I got used to it, but this habit is also helpless.

Mu Zhen stretched out her hand and took Zhou Ruoshui's hand, her hand was as cold as ice. Rubbing her hands, he sighed and said, "Lord Lu has been waiting in the hall for a few hours, but the eldest lady didn't send anyone to invite her, I don't know what the eldest lady is trying to do?" ”

"Shui'er doesn't understand what Madame means." How can she not know if she really wants to help herself, she will not be a good person after the incident, when can she not come to inform her in two hours, and her true feelings can only be understood.

Mu Zhen smiled and said clearly: "The second young lady is smart, how can she not understand it, but she doesn't want to hurt her sister's feelings by saying it." However, if you treat her as a sister, people may not treat you as a sister. How many family proposals the eldest lady has withdrawn from in recent years, the second lady will not be unaware, what the purpose is now obvious! Mu Zhen leaned into Zhou Ruoshui's ear and whispered: "I advise the second lady to be careful, her parents can't keep up with her for a lifetime, and their favor doesn't matter; Gold, silver, jade, brocade clothes, and things outside the body are not enough teeth. But this beloved son-in-law, once you miss it, it will be hard to find. ”

Zhou Ruoshui lowered her head slightly, looking dazed, it is not difficult to understand that Zhou Ruoning has thoughts about Lu Jue, the reason why she has no confidence in her heart is because she doesn't know what Lu Jue thinks in her heart.

At this moment, a woman's voice came from outside the door: "Mrs. Mu, Mrs. Mu is here." ”

Mu Zhen glanced at the closed door, then turned his head to look at Zhou Ruoshui, who was bowing his head, and smiled: "How does the second miss think I should answer." ”

The sudden question made Zhou Ruoshui not know how to respond, and he was silent for a moment and asked with a sad smile: "How to answer." ”

Mu Zhen smiled mysteriously and turned to the door, and said outside: "I'm here"

"Great, the slave has been looking for you for a long time. Miss, please, madam, please hurry up! The woman urged.

Mu Zhen didn't answer outside, looked at Zhou Ruoshui and said with a meaningful smile: "A little girl doesn't take the second miss in her eyes, all of this is due to the eldest lady." If you want to fight back, come to me, I'll be waiting for you in Mingxiang Garden,"

The woman outside the door saw that Mrs. Liang hadn't come out yet, so she urged again: "Mrs. Mu, the eldest lady has something urgent to find you, come out quickly!" ”

"Here we are." As he spoke, he took out a handkerchief from his sleeve and planted it in Zhou Ruoshui's hand, walked to the door, opened the door, looked at the woman standing at the door, smiled, and asked gently: "It turned out to be Miss Qiu Ju, what is the eldest lady looking for me." ”

Qiu Ju said respectfully: "The eldest lady just ordered the slave maid to invite, and the slave maid didn't know what was going on." Seeing Zhou Ruoshui who came out behind Mu Zhen, he asked more: "The slave dares to ask Mrs. Mu why she is here." ”

Mrs. Mu snorted coldly and said, "A few days ago, I got a silk handkerchief from the eldest lady, but this silk handkerchief is too white, so I have the heart to find someone to embroider a few flowers and plants." The whole house talks about the second lady of the embroidery worker is unbeatable, and it just happens that today I have time to come to find the second lady, and that's it, I don't know if the girl has other problems. His eyes flashed coldly, and the smile on his face faded.

Qiu Ju didn't expect that Mu Zhen, who had always been very close to the eldest lady, would help this second lady, who was not as good as the second lady. I intended to ridicule, but when I saw this situation, I hurriedly lowered my head and said in fear: "Madame misunderstood, the slave maid just asked more, please don't blame Madame." ”

"Well, let's go. Don't disturb the second lady's rest. Turning his head, he saw Zhou Ruoshui bowing his head and grieving, the corners of his mouth rose slightly, and he said, "Second Miss." ”

Zhou Ruoshui came back to his senses, quietly passed away tears, raised his head and said in a panic: "Madame, go slowly." ”

"After the embroidery is done, Miss Lao Fu will go on a trip and help me send it!" raised his hand and patted Zhou Ruoshui's clenched hand, and said with a meaningful smile: "I will wait for the second miss." ”

"Okay." In order to avoid misunderstanding, Zhou Ruoshui didn't say much. He nodded directly.

"Then I'll quit first." After saying that, he gave a salute

"Ma'am, go slowly." Zhou Ruoshui returned the salute.

However, Qiu Ju, who was a slave, stood there upright, without any courtesy. A chill flashed in Mu Zhen's eyes, and he said, "What about you, who taught you to be respectful and inferior!" ”

"Yes" Qiu Ju immediately understood what Mu Zhen meant, and immediately saluted: "The slave maid has seen the second lady." "Qiu Ju is the eldest lady next to the eldest lady, what a scenery, never take this weak and easy to bully second lady in her eyes. Although she was not convinced, it hindered Mu Zhen's presence and had to salute Zhou Ruoshui.

Zhou Ruoshui smiled softly and said: "No need to be polite, it's getting late, Shui'er is inconvenient to disturb, so Miss Lao will greet her sister on behalf of Shui'er." ”

"Yes," Qiu Ju said.

Mu Zhen smiled with satisfaction: "Let's go." As he spoke, he glanced at Zhou Ruoshui, his eyes were full of 'only me to help you', he smiled, turned around and left.

Qiu Ju glanced at Zhou Ruoshui disdainfully, snorted and caught up with Mu Zhen.

Zhou Ruoshui looked at the two people who were far away, and his heart could no longer settle down. Mu Zhen's words are true and false, although she can't tell the difference. But she knew that Zhou Ruoning had a heart for Lu Jue, and this matter was true.

Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night.

Compared to this secluded place, the magnificence is as lit as day! Even the two sides of the road, which is unoccupied at night, are lit up, and the lights illuminate the scenery on both sides of the road, making it look hazy and hazy like a fairyland. Now I have to admire Zhou Wenfeng's wealth, and he has everything in the four seasons, which is really beautiful.

But at this time, Lu Jue had no intention of appreciating it at all, his mind was very chaotic and he kept moving forward, and he couldn't escape the blame for today's situation, because he blindly avoided and blindly shirked, which harmed the person who wanted to spend his life with him. I just heard from Zhou Ruoning that if you want to regret it, what you urgently need to do now is not to feel sorry for yourself, but to find Zhou Ruoshui's location, so that she will not be hurt and she will regret it for life.

"Young master, young master." Liu Fuling chased after him and shouted a few times all the way, but Lu Jue didn't reply to him at all, he knew that the young master must be blaming himself in his heart, how could his body stand it if he continued like this. He also chased after him and comforted him: "Young master, don't be sad, the young lady will 、、、、、、。 in the spirit of heaven At this moment, his wrist was tightly grasped by Lu Jue, and his strength was so great that his face twisted slightly in pain, staring at Lu Jue with round eyes, and hurriedly asked, "Young Master, you, what's wrong with you?" ”

A series of questions stirred Lu Jue's headache, he grabbed Liu Ling's wrist tightly, and involuntarily expressed the doubts in his heart: "Where do you say she will hide the water?" ”

However, Liu Lingling was confused when she heard it, and said puzzledly: "Young master, didn't you hear it just now?" Didn't the eldest lady say that the young lady had already been incinerated? ”

"No, I just 、、、、、、" Lu Jue was just about to say what he thought just now.

A woman's voice interrupted their conversation from behind: "This must be Lu Jue, the Qing of Dali Temple, Lord Lu!" ”

Hearing this, Lu Jue's body trembled, let go of his hand and turned around to look at the person who spoke very vigilantly, looking up and down, and searching quickly in his mind. My memory is good, but I don't have any impression of this woman.

This is the Zhou Mansion, she doesn't call herself the second aunt or the sixth young master, but she calls herself Lord Lu, it seems that this woman should be clear about her details.

It seems that this woman is really not simple, so she has a little more attention.