Chapter 16: The Little Beggar
Mu Hui came because early the next morning, Mu Hui and his wife prepared a car and rushed to Xi's old house to invite Xi Ningyu to go to see An's illness. After the husband and wife arrived, they learned that Xi Ningyu and the others had gone to Huaizhou County to see General Duhu earlier, so the husband and wife discussed. Xie Yunniang went home to return to the An clan first, and Mu Hui changed the fast horse to come to Huaizhou County.
And Mu Hui's Mu family and Huaizhou Duhu General Jiang Huan's Jiang family were originally world friends, so after Mu Hui arrived in the county town, he came all the way to the Duhu Mansion to ask Xi Ningyu to diagnose his illness and visit Jiang Huan at the same time.
Tom tom ~ ~ tom tom ~ Mu Hui saw that the gate of the Duhu Mansion was closed, so he stepped forward and knocked on the door.
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"Who called the door?" The Duhu Mansion asked after opening the door.
"Please let me know, Mu Hui is here." Mu Hui said after seeing the little guy open the door.
"This ...... This nobleman, my general, has been in poor health recently. If it is not convenient to meet customers, can I come back another day? Seeing that the person who came was not ordinary, the little servant responded cautiously after a little thought.
"Then your general's wife can be in the house? It's the same with your wife's knowledge, and I'm tired of the little brother to report it. Let's just say that the third brother Mu came to visit. Mu Hui said.
"In that case, please wait a moment. Let me go! After closing the door of the house, he found a maid who was convenient to enter the back hall to report the news.
At this time, Xi Ningyu, Yu'er and Uncle Wen were playing on the streets of the city. The fish are active and lively by nature, and the county town is much more prosperous than the small town where they live. Therefore, all kinds of novelties along the way made the fish dizzy, and Xi Ningyu was also quite interested in the lively scene of the county. also looked left and turned right from time to time, and the two never stopped. Uncle Wen, who was only tired, took care of it left and right, and sighed vigorously.
Xi Ningyu, who was in the city, was playing around, and pondered, "In the end, the capital of a state is not as good as a small town, and it is much more prosperous and lively in terms of population and business travel. If you can sell medicinal herbs or drugs produced in cooperation with Dr. Shi in the future, it will be more profitable. It seems that I will talk to Uncle Shi as soon as possible after I go back. ”
When Xi Ningyu and his entourage were playing in the city, Mu Hui was also invited into the mansion after being educated by the people of the Metropolitan Protector's Mansion.
"When will Third Brother Mu return to Huaizhou?" General Duhu's wife, Sun asked, after letting Mu Hui take his seat.
"Second sister-in-law, it's been more than two months since my younger brother and his parents came back. It's just that after I came back, all kinds of chores have not been arranged, so I didn't have time to visit Jiang's second brother and second sister-in-law, and I still hope that my sister-in-law will take care of it. Mu Hui took a sip of tea after taking his seat.
"Oh, are my uncle and aunt back too? Is this really, are my uncle and aunt still in good health? Treat you another day, Second Brother Jiang is better, and I will definitely go to say hello. How are you doing at home? Brother Mu Jun is good? Mrs. Sun was very happy to hear that Mu Hui's parents had also returned to their hometown in Huaizhou.
"Thank you sister-in-law for your concern, my eldest brother is still serving in the Imperial City, and I can't turn back together this time. As for the father and mother...... Don't hide it from Jiang's second sister-in-law, I hurried to visit today. Second, I heard that Miss Xi Ningyu Xi came to treat Jiang Huan's second brother for an old illness, and it happened that my mother was unwell in recent days, and she saw that several doctors had used a lot of decoction and medicine but did not get better. Only then did I ask Miss Xi to heal my mother, but who knew that she was invited to the county by the second sister-in-law, so she came! Mu Hui said.
"What~~!! You, you're here to find ...... Miss Xi? When Mrs. Sun heard that Mu Hui was coming to Xi Ningyu, her face suddenly turned white. After standing up and taking a few steps in the room, remembering her attitude towards Xi Ningyu this morning, and then looking at Mu Hui who was sitting in the hall at this time, Mrs. Sun immediately felt a trace of uneasiness in her heart.
"This, I don't know how old the girl Xi mentioned by Third Brother Mu is, what her appearance is, why is my aunt looking for her when she is unwell?" Mrs. Sun still has a little hope in her heart, hoping that the girl Xi that Mu Hui said will not be the one who was kicked out of the mansion by herself this morning. Otherwise, with Mu Hui's temperament that he knows, he can come to invite someone in person, even if the other party is really capable. And it was precisely today that I offended this ...... Thinking of this, Mrs. Sun's heart became even more panicked.
"Well, twelve or thirteen years old. What it looks like, hehe. Thou shalt not speak falsely, and it is rude to say so. As for why he looked for her, it was naturally because Miss Xi was a little younger. But the medical skills are really not bad, and my sister-in-law may not know. Two months ago, when I was on the way back, my father happened to be sick on the road, and if it wasn't for Miss Xi's treatment, it would have been really dangerous. That's why my mother insisted that I invite Miss Xi. Mu Hui remembered that time to treat his father, so he informed Mrs. Sun of the reason.
After hearing what Mu Hui said, Mrs. Sun suddenly felt that her eyes were dark, if it weren't for the presence of male guests, she would have sat on the ground. In an instant, all kinds of regret came to my heart, and when I thought about my husband lying on the bed, I felt even more like crying.
At this time, Mu Hui finally found that Jiang's second sister-in-law's complexion was wrong, and thought to himself: "Could it be that it is unfortunate that I came today, why is it that Second Brother Jiang has not recovered yet, and this second sister-in-law seems to be unwell......"
"Second sister-in-law, where are you unwell, why are you so pale?" Mu Hui put down the tea bowl in his hand, stood up and asked.
After Mrs. Sun, who had slowed down, was a little better.
"Second sister-in-law, what's wrong with you, or is there something at home that makes the second sister-in-law embarrassed. If the third brother can help, the second sister-in-law should not be in a hurry even if she speaks. Mu Hui said sincerely.
Thinking of the friendship between the two families, and when he was a child, his eldest brother often came to Jiang's house with him, and Jiang Huan was a childhood playmate. The second sister-in-law in front of her, Sun Shi Wanniang, has also been married to Jiang Huan since she was a child, and she is also familiar with each other. Therefore, if the Jiang family is in trouble, he will definitely not stand idly by.
"Third Brother Mu, I'm afraid this matter will really bother you. I shouldn't have ...... this morning. Never ...... I really hate myself. Sun couldn't hold back the remorse in his heart at this time, and his eyes were wet. remembered that he left Xi Ningyu in a momentary anger, and now he learned from Mu Hui that Xi Ningyu's medical skills were good. At this time, I want to ask Xi Ningyu to come to my husband's treatment, I'm afraid it will be difficult.
Therefore, Sun's anxious tears rained down, and he intermittently told Mu Hui about the antecedents.
"......" After listening to what Sun said, Mu Hui was also in trouble with a black line, and he didn't expect Jiang's second sister-in-law to be so out of tune. offended people so badly that he didn't know how to bring things back to the garden at this time.
The housekeeper of the Metropolitan Guardian Mansion who accompanied his wife to entertain guests was not at ease standing aside at this time, thinking of what he had done when he sent Xi Ning Yu and the others out of the mansion in the morning. A chill ran down his spine.
looked at the sister-in-law who was sitting on the chair wiping her tears, and then thought about the love that she had grown up with Jiang Huan since she was a child. Mu Hui gritted his teeth, stood up and said, "Sister-in-law, this is not the time to cry, let the family go and investigate." Divided into two ways, one way to look for people in various places in the city, and the other way to chase people directly outside the city. ”
"What the third brother said is, housekeeper! The speed is poor, and the inn in the city asks from door to door. Find out where Miss Xi is staying and ask if she can check out. Someone else rode out of the city and chased me as soon as possible. "Mrs. Sun is an official eunuch in the end, although she is panicked. After being reminded, he quickly reacted.
"Slow~~~ Remember that no matter which way you find it, you have to invite me back with a courtesy. Don't be offended! Mrs. Sun thought about it for a while, and then spoke.
"Got it, ma'am!" The butler answered.
Xi Ningyu and his entourage, who wandered around the city, sat down with the 'Cuilan Residence', which is a well-known restaurant in Huaizhou County. Each of the three wooden floors has its own character, with a private room on the second floor except for the lobby on the first floor.
The restaurant's signature dishes and specialties are written on bamboo plaques and hung in the lobby for guests to choose from. There is a platform in the middle of the lobby, where storytellers and singers can tell stories and sing to diners at noon and before nightfall.
After Xi Ningyu and the others took their seats, Xiao Er stepped forward to inquire and introduced the special delicacies in the store for diners to choose from.
Xi Ningyu and Yu'er ordered a few delicacies they wanted to eat, and then looked around and looked at the store. Especially since Xi Ningyu's soul pierced, he has never seen such an ancient restaurant, so he is very curious, especially the opportunity to see the food culture of ancient people, which makes Xi Ningyu dizzying to observe and understand.
"Alas~~Stop, you stop for me~~!!" When Xi Ningyu looked around at the restaurant, he was suddenly attracted by Xiao Er's scolding.
"You stop~~~ Boy, can you come to this restaurant? Get me out of here, it's affecting the appetite of the guests, be careful to beat you! Xiao Er said with a straight face, raised his fist.
"Little second brother...... I won't disturb the guests eating, I beg you to let me beg for some leftovers on the table. I will not disturb the distinguished guests here, my father has not eaten or drunk for two days, and he is still wounded. I'm just begging for some food and leaving, please!! A soft timbre said. The tone was full of helplessness and sorrow, which made Xi Ningyu, who heard it, feel slightly depressed in his heart.
"You said light, you said it wouldn't disturb, wouldn't it? Look at what you're wearing, it smells. Standing in front of people like you is enough to rush, who can eat? Let's go, don't be verbose~~~! Xiao Er's face was disgusted, and he stretched out his hand to push the little beggar out.
"Little second brother, please, please......" The little beggar still kept praying.
"Get me out quickly, don't affect the business of our store, and don't bump into the nobles when people come and go...... Go out and go out ......" Xiao Er was unmoved.
"Slow down, little two! Bring the beggar to my table. Xi Ningyu really couldn't bear it, and asked Xiao Er to lead the beggar to him.
Xiao Er, who heard this, suddenly felt bad, and walked quickly in front of Xi Ningyu and said, "Hey, girl." This is unacceptable, this is ...... If he is allowed to eat and drink here, I am afraid that other diners will be annoyed. Besides, you don't look good if you eat at the same table with a beggar, do you! ”
Xi Ningyu looked around and found that there were indeed many diners who saw the beggar's eyes full of disdain and disgust, and there were several tables of guests who had already shown unkindness on their faces.
Xi Ningyu sighed in her heart: "Sure enough, in this era, the idea of the distinction between upper and lower classes is too deep-rooted. The difference between the inferior and the poor has long been a cognition that is rubbed into the soul. ”
Xi Ningyu, who then thought about it, said: "That is the case, then bother Xiao Er to give that child some steamed buns and half a catty of sauce beef to him." The money is counted in my account, so it's not difficult for you, right? ”
"This, since the girl has a good heart. The little one went to fetch it for him, but he could only let him wait outside. Xiao Er thought for a while.
Xi Ningyu nodded after hearing this, then looked at the child standing at the door and smiled slightly.