Orchid glanced at her helplessly, then squatted down, while cleaning up the broken porcelain pieces on the ground, and said in a low voice: "The slave doesn't want to climb any high branches, the slave just wants to save her life and serve the young lady well." ”

Qin Taoxi sneered.

Orchid knew that she was a person who was soft and hard, and it was useless to talk about more truths, so she only picked the most important place and said, "Even if Miss doesn't think about others, she should think about herself." Uncle will go out early tomorrow morning, and this yard will soon become the world of the young grandmother. The eldest grandmother has always been at odds with the young lady, so maybe she will do something to us? It doesn't matter if a slave or maid has a cheap life. But Miss you are different, why make a fuss about this trivial matter and let the grandmother seize the handle. ”

After listening to her words, Qin Taoxi quieted down for a while, tightly wrapped the handkerchief in her hand, wrapping it tighter and tighter one by one, and said in her heart: What ability does she have? I'm not afraid.

Orchid brought her tea again, but no longer brought it to her, but rested it on the table. "The slave has said all that she has to say. If the young lady thinks that the slave and maid are troublesome, just find a reason to send the slave out, and in the future, there will naturally be a better one to serve you. ”

To be honest, sometimes she really wishes that she could be kicked out and leave this place of right and wrong, so as not to be affected by this troubled master around her, and she will suffer when and where.

Qin Taoxi squinted at her lowered face, and snorted softly: "Dead girl, you think beautifully, but unfortunately, your deed of sale is a deed of death." Unless you die, you're going to have to serve me honestly for the rest of your life, and you don't want to go anywhere! ”

Hearing this, Orchid bit her lip hard, with hatred in her heart.

The corners of Qin Taoxi's mouth were hooked, she opened her eyes lightly, pointed to the food on the table and said, "What are you still doing?" Why don't you wait for me to eat? ”

Orchid took a deep breath, clenched her hands into fists, and then slowly let go, and answered with a faint and almost inaudible voice.

Seeing her serve herself in a low voice again, Qin Taoxi raised her lips slightly, and felt a little happy in her heart.

…

Aunt Qin's room had a broken tea bowl, which was not a noteworthy thing, but at this moment, everyone in the west courtyard was tense and paid attention to the master's every move anytime and anywhere.

Those little maids who often take care of flowers and plants in the courtyard know Aunt Qin's temper very well, and they don't need to think about it to know that she is losing her temper again in the morning.

The little maid was quick to talk and told the mother-in-law who was doing chores, and the mother-in-law got together to talk about Qin's gossip, and accidentally passed it into Cuixin's ears. There is a lot of gossip, and it has to be exaggerated.

After breakfast, Shen Yuechen and Zhu Jintang went over to greet the old man and the old lady. Everyone was the same as usual, not affected by what happened yesterday in the slightest, and they didn't mention anything about Mama Li and Zhu An again, everyone just sat together and gossiped with Harmony and then dispersed.

According to his usual habits, Zhu Jintang would go out directly after every time he said goodbye, but today was an exception.

Zhu Jintang and Shen Yuechen went back to the west courtyard together, wearing a homely gown, sitting at the desk near the window, flipping through the books from time to time, and writing a few words from time to time, very leisurely.

On the contrary, Shen Yuechen on the side felt a little awkward, standing in the house idle, not knowing what to do. Usually, she is always at home alone, and the time she can see Zhu Jintang is only in the morning and evening, except for morning and dusk, which is to eat and sleep......

At this moment, the two of them were in the same room, and she suddenly felt restrained, and sat quietly in her chair, wondering if she should say something to him, or do needlework or something.

Zhu Jintang noticed her strangeness, thought about it, and suddenly put down the book in his hand: "It's rare to have time, let's go to the garden." ”

Shen Yuechen was stunned when he heard this, but he felt very sudden, but thinking that it was rare for him to have such leisure and leisure, he got up and responded.

In order not to look cumbersome, Shen Yuechen changed into a lilac-colored plain makeup gown, took off the heavy silver-gilded inlaid butterfly hairpin on his head, and left only a pair of jade earrings to clean himself up.

Shen Yuechen had only been to Changchun Garden once, but before she married into the Zhu family. Although only a month has passed, her identity and situation have changed a lot.

The beautiful scenery in the garden is still the same, the flowers are clustered, the impatiens in the moon season are colorful and intertwined, the hosta begonias are delicate and gorgeous, exuding a faint flower fragrance, refreshing people's hearts.

In such a pleasing environment, Zhu Jintang still kept a straight face, quietly looking at the flowers and plants in the yard, not so much admiring the flowers and walking, but inspecting the territory.

Shen Yuechen deliberately slowed down two steps, walked behind him, and only used his eyes to see the splendid garden, the small bridge and flowing water, a little absent-minded.

She couldn't figure it out, why did Zhu Jintang take her to the yard. After all, he didn't look like a person who would be so elegant.

After pondering for a while, when he walked to the rockery, Shen Yuechen saw from a distance that there was a pavilion with a blue top and red pillars in the depths of the shade, so he hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Uncle, there is a pavilion in front, let's go over and rest?" ”

Zhu Jintang nodded, and went into the pavilion with her to sit down and rest.

Not far away, the maids who followed all the way immediately took out the tea and snacks prepared in advance from the food boxes and bamboo baskets they carried with them, and placed them on the stone table in the pavilion in turn.

Zhu Jintang looked at the things on the table, and knew that these were all prepared by Shen Yuechen in advance.

Shen Yuechen personally picked up the teapot, poured tea for him, and sent it to him attentively, curling his lips and smiling.

Zhu Jintang was feeling a little thirsty, and drank almost all the tea she brought after bowl.

Seeing this, Shen Yuechen also sent his cup to him, and said with a smile: "This cup of tea, the concubine has not touched it yet, uncle, please use it." ”

Zhu Jintang looked at the cup, and then at her, his eyes flashed slightly, and his expression was slightly hesitant, as if he was thinking about something.

Shen Yuechen couldn't guess his expression, and was slightly nervous.

Zhu Jintang raised his hand to pick up the tea she handed over, took another sip, and suddenly asked, "Where did you learn the method of arithmetic?" ”

Shen Yuechen was stunned when she heard this, and she didn't react for a while, but soon, she realized how dangerous this problem was.

She knows arithmetic, how does he know......

Zhu Jintang's eyes were keen, and he quickly noticed the subtle changes in her expression, and with a straight face, he continued: "I have seen your straw paper for arithmetic, and the algorithm on it is very interesting. ”