Unconsciously, the slave stayed in Shudeyuan for five or six days. Qiulan is an honest and responsible person, not only did she not hide skills, but she taught all the things she knew to the slave, and she also told the slave the default rules and regulations in this Shude Garden.

For example, Lu Zhi's study cannot be entered at will; For example, Lu Zhi doesn't like cyan, and the maids in Shude Yuan can't wear green clothes; Or, the unmarked room at the end of the corridor of Shudeyuan, on the fifteenth day of every month, no one can go near it except for the person designated by Wang Fu who can go in and sweep. I heard that someone was curious to sneak in, but when she was discovered, Lu Zhi was furious and ordered someone to expel her from the house, and then she was blind, was poured dumb medicine, and died not long after. Since then, no one has dared to come near that room.

After these few days, Nu'er has become much more familiar with Shudeyuan. Shude Garden is mainly divided into four parts: hall, small room, study, bamboo garden, the hall is used to receive visitors, the study is naturally the place where Lu Zhi handles official business, and sometimes it is also the place where he and his staff discuss matters, the small room is next to the study, it is the place where Lu Zhi takes a break when he is tired from the office, and the bamboo garden is used to enjoy the garden landscape, occasionally Lu Zhi will sit on the stone chair, play chess and paint, and have fun. The rest are some of the rooms.

Wang Fu treated her well, and after the slave had studied with Qiulan for five or six days, he left the slave in the hall to serve.

On this day, just after noon, an old man with a white beard and a bookish atmosphere came to see Lu Zhi.

The old man bowed slightly, and said without being humble or arrogant, "The old man is a newly invited master from General Lu, and today is the first day of teaching, so I came to see him." I hope to be able to make a sound. ”

The slave admires the learned and resourceful person the most, and when he heard that the person in front of him was the master, he had more respect in his heart, "Dare to ask what the master is called?" ”

"The old man's surname is Xu, and his name is Boyong."

Xu Boyong! Nu'er was shocked in his heart, this Xu Boyong is the most knowledgeable person in Kyoto, and his "Merit Fu" has even been praised by the saints, and he is a wise man sought after by various high-ranking officials. Over the years, Nu'er has often heard of him, and the legends about Xu Boyong in the two years in Muzi Village are still circulating. The slave was impressed by his talent, and the idea of apprenticeship suddenly flashed through her mind.

She took a step back, clasping her hands together at eyebrow level. She knelt down straight and bowed deeply to Xu Boyong. said, "Mr. Su Wen Xu is rich in five cars, and his resourcefulness can be compared with Zhuge Liang, which is really admirable." The little girl Wei Nu'er, I hope to be able to worship under the door of Mr., I am willing to stand on the left and right, help the doubts, lean over and lean over the ears, I can learn the fur, I am also satisfied. Mr. Wang's permission! ”

"You get up first." Xu Boyong helped up the slave, in fact, in this era, as long as a good female worker can sing and dance, be familiar with "Women's Rules" and "Women's Training", and know a few words, it is enough. There are very few talented women, not to mention that the world is not optimistic about women's talents. There were many people who wanted to worship him as a teacher, but the person in front of him was the first woman, and the first child who had not even reached the age of marriage. Xu Boyong liked the child's courage and decisiveness, and he became interested, "I'll test you a question, if you can answer it, and the answer satisfies me, I will take you as an apprentice, how about it?" ”

"Sir, excuse me."

"Wu Zetian sits in the world and calls himself the emperor. What do you think? ”

After the slave was silent for a moment, he said to Xu Boyong, "Stealing from the world, flattery is the foundation." ”

Xu Boyong was stunned for a moment, then laughed, and then bent down and said to the slave, "You girl is a good seedling." Your request, the old man answered! ”

"Really?" The slave was overjoyed and was about to kneel down and worship again, but was stopped by Xu Boyong, "You don't have to kneel again." It's just that General Lu asked me to come and teach the prince of the house, and you are on duty in Shudeyuan, I'm afraid you won't be able to go to class......"

"Teachers don't have to worry. I will ask my younger brother to repeat what the teacher has explained to me after the lesson. If there is something you don't understand, the gentleman will come to Shudeyuan every half month to report to the general about the teaching, and the slave will ask you for advice at that time. Is that good? Nu'er asked with a smile.

Xu Boyong asked rhetorically, "Younger brother? ”

Only then did the slave think that he hadn't told him his identity yet, presumably Xu Boyong recognized her as an ordinary maid in the house. She nodded, "Yes, the sixth son, Lu Tongan, is my younger brother." Nu'er is the fourth daughter of the concubine. The relationship between the house and the house is complicated, and in order to avoid involving the teacher, I hope that the teacher can keep it secret for me. ”

"Okay, I'll keep it a secret. The master-apprentice relationship between you and me is known only to you and me. Xu Boyong looked thoughtfully into the distance, and he continued, "I almost forgot that there is still something to deal with at home, so I will leave first today, so I don't have to go through it." ”

As soon as Xu Boyong was sent away, there was a scream in the back garden next to Shude Garden.

This call disturbed many people, and something big must have happened, and many people who had free time in their hands were looking for the sound to watch the excitement. The slave shook her head, clearly not interested in any of this. She turned around and was about to go back to the hall, but she happened to see Qiulan with an indifferent face, she wiped her teacup seriously, and the scream didn't seem to affect her in the slightest. The slave walked over and asked, "Aren't you going to take a look?" ”

Qiulan smiled at her, "Didn't you go too?" In this house, it's good to do your own thing steadfastly, and the more you know about the rest of the things, it's not good. ”

Nu'er nodded in agreement, she also picked up a cup to wipe it, and said casually, "Qiulan, you do things according to rules and never make a single mistake. It's really not easy for you to be so stable at your age. I wonder why. ”

"Huh?" Qiulan didn't seem to understand.

"When a person is not the same as most of the people around him, there must be a reason for the difference." The corners of the slave's eyes were crooked, and she looked at Qiulan and asked with a smile, "Am I right?" ”

Qiulan smiled faintly, she didn't shy away from it, but said calmly, "Only in this way can you live long and have enough money." In this way, I have enough time to wait, and I have the capital to find it. When I was a child, my family was poor, so they sold me to a slave house, and I came to the general's mansion. I also have a younger sister who was eight years old when my father sold me. Now that all these years have passed, I have gone back to them. But I heard that there was a drought and an epidemic a few years ago, and my father and mother had already died. My sister doesn't know where she has gone, or if she's still alive. ”

Qiulan sighed, "I want nothing more in this life, I just want to find her, my only relative." It's a pity that in the past few years, there has been no result. ”

Nu'er took Qiulan's hand and comforted softly, "You miss her, she misses you." There will always be a reunion, it's just a matter of time. Don't be sad. ”

While they were talking, the people who had gone out to see the excitement had already begun to come back in twos and threes. Miaochun, the girl who is usually good with Qiulan, came over excitedly as soon as she came back, pulled Qiulan and said, "But I'm scared to death." A female corpse was fished out of the well in the backyard, and I heard that it was a girl who had just arrived to serve in Ripple Garden a few days ago. Qiulan, I've grown so big, I've never seen a corpse. Today I had enough courage to go up and take a look, really, it was really scary! ”

Seeing Miaochun's nervous, novel and scared look, Qiulan couldn't help but joke, "You said that you were obviously timid to go and see it, but I'm afraid you'll have a nightmare tonight." Don't come and pester me. ”

Miao Chun was obviously still immersed in Fang Cai's exciting mood, and still looked mysterious, and continued, "I also saw that the dead girl had a thumb-sized crescent scar on her wrist, with a silver bell that was very conspicuous, and ......."

Crescent Scar...... Qiulan suddenly thought of something, she grabbed Miaochun and asked excitedly, "What did you just say?" Crescent scar on the wrist! Is it Myochun? ”

"What's that man's name? Where is the body now? Qiulan changed her usual appearance of not being surprised, probably even she didn't notice that she was crying uncontrollably, her excited appearance really scared Miaochun, she was stunned, and she stammered a little when she spoke, "It seems to be called Qiu Xin, and now she should still be collecting corpses in the backyard." ”

Before the words fell, Qiulan had already put down the cup and hand towel and rushed out. The slave was worried that Qiulan had made a mistake in her excitement, and she chased her out in a panic. No sooner had she chased her to the backyard than she heard a heart-rending wail. Qiulan knelt on the ground, holding the dead body that had just been salvaged from the well in her arms, crying. Wang Fu had already heard the news and rushed over, he stood aside and watched Qiulan's half-cup tea, and then turned around and beckoned, signaling the people below to pull Qiulan away so as to restrain the dead body.

Qiulan held her hand and refused to let go, she shook her head desperately, and tears fell in large numbers. Until the two little girls forcibly pulled her away, she looked at her sister's corpse and couldn't cry. Probably she never thought that her long-awaited reunion would be like this, and the goodbye would be her sister's body. Life and death, how painful! She broke away from the little girl's hand, rushed to Wang Fu and knelt down, crying, "Manager Wang, this is my sister, this is my sister!" She can't die in vain, I beg you to report to the official to investigate this matter thoroughly and give her justice! Please, please! ”

The deep mansion compound was originally a place that carried lonely souls, and the slaves were just like ants in the eyes of the rich and noble, but a subordinate died, how could it alarm the government and lose everyone's face. Wang Fu helplessly helped Qiu Lan up, could only sigh deeply, and said, "I will order to go down and bury Qiu Xin." ”

"A thick burial is a must. Otherwise, when outsiders listen to it, they will say that my general's palace treats slaves harshly. A clear voice sounded behind him, and Wang Fu hurriedly stepped forward to salute, "Why is the second miss here?" Someone has just died here, and I'm afraid I'm afraid it's contaminated. ”

The person who came was Li Yuzhi's second daughter, Lu Yuebai. This Lu Yue's appearance is not as good as Lu Yinhua, but it is also superior. She is different from Lu Yinhua, Lu Yinhua has been cultivated by Li Yuzhi as a queen since she was a child, she is dignified in every word and deed, and she is the first noble girl in Shengjing, and she is a model of everyone's beauty. And this Lu Yuebai is not bad, but her sister is too bright, and she has been suppressed for many years, and she has been suffering from not being able to prove herself.

"Steward Wang, human life is at stake, how can you bury it?" Lu Yuebai stepped forward to cover her nose and looked at Qiu Xin's corpse, a trace of disgust flashed in her eyes, and then she stepped back and said, "This is a dead well." Immediately send someone down the well to salvage and see if there is anything left behind. Although family ugliness cannot be publicized, the truth cannot be buried after all. If the murderer is caught, he naturally can't let it go. Lu Yuebai turned to look at the slave, "Am I right?" Four sisters. ”

The slave's eyebrows jumped, and there was a faint uneasiness in her heart. She nodded in response, "What the second sister said is naturally reasonable. ”

Lu Yuebai smiled and didn't answer. Just turned around and quietly waited for the salvage results.

Half an hour passed, and the salvage man came up, holding a delicate orchid silver hairpin in his hand, and said respectfully, "Second Miss, I found this hairpin at the bottom of the well." ”

Lu Yuebai glanced at the slave and said secretly, "This silver hairpin looks really familiar, if I remember it well, it seems to be your fourth sister." ”