In addition to Shangguan Yue, a younger sister who is not very good, Shangguan Li actually has an eldest sister and a second brother, but now neither of them is in the house.

The second brother doesn't talk about it first, the relationship between the original body and her eldest sister Shangguan Yan is actually a bit delicate.

When they were young, the relationship between the two was very good, and there was a very clear thing in Shangguan Li's memory.

The original body was often ridiculed by children of the same age because of the birthmark on her face, and once happened to be met by Shangguan Yan, when she scolded the person a few words and scolded him away.

Everyone thought that was the end of the matter.

Who knows, Shangguan Yan, who was only eleven years old at the time, sneaked into the child's house in the middle of the night and beat him up with her fists.

It left a serious psychological shadow on that child, and he never dared to say anything about the original body again.

Afterwards, Shangguan Xun didn't scold Shangguan Yan much, but said that Shangguan Li was in trouble and wanted to punish her for cleaning the backyard.

Shangguan Yan took a broom and silently followed her to help her sweep together.

At that time, the original body had just lost its mother, and his introverted personality was directly upgraded to withdrawn, avoiding everyone around him.

But only for Shangguan Yan, she is willing to be close. It can be said that Shangguan Yan was the only friend of the original when he was a child.

But it's such a friend who eventually drifts apart.

The cause is still the dumplings.

At that time, the original body had been missing for half a month, and when she returned home, she was pregnant, and she couldn't tell who the child's father was.

Shangguan Yan scolded the original body and left the house shortly after. Occasionally, when I came back during the New Year's holidays, I deliberately avoided her.

Shangguan Li took advantage of the morning dew to come to the gate of the Autumn Wind Courtyard.

Here she still has the impression that she used to play in the courtyard with Shangguan Yan.

It is strange to say, even if the relationship between the original body and Shangguan Yan was stiff to that point later, Shangguan Yan's mother-in-law Su Qiubai never treated her harshly.

And that's not all.

Only this Su Qiubai will risk being scolded by Shangguan Xun from time to time, and being targeted by Zhang Yuanniang will send her some food and clothing, and in winter, she will also send brand-new quilts and charcoal.

It is also because of her help that the original body and the group have survived these spring and autumn years.

So when Shangguan Li wanted to explore the fact that nine years ago, the ladies in the mansion fell ill and died one after another, she was the first to think of her.

The Autumn Wind Courtyard is very small, estimated to be only half the area of the Oriyanagi Courtyard, and a large ginkgo tree is planted in the courtyard, and the leaves have almost fallen.

A set of bamboo tables and chairs was placed under the tree, which was creaking at the moment.

Someone was there, and Shangguan Li reached out and knocked on the door.

"Who is it?"

is old, but he can still hear the elegant and quiet voice coming.

With the gradually brightening skylight, Su Qiubai saw clearly the people standing at the gate of the courtyard.

Shangguan Li was wearing a veil, but Su Qiubai still recognized her at first sight.

"Yes...... Li'er? ”

Shangguan Li nodded, with a smile in her voice.

"It's me, Aunt Su."

Su Qiubai hurriedly walked to the gate of the courtyard and welcomed her in.

"Come in, come."

As he spoke, he pulled Shangguan Li into the back room without saying a word.

As soon as Shangguan Li stood still, he listened to her.

"You wait here for a while, and my aunt will go get something."

So Shangguan Li had no choice but to stand where he was, looking at the furnishings in the room idly.

The room was small, but it was exquisitely complete, with a few oil lamps burning on the soft couch of the rolling dragon, and a large bookcase behind the couch, which was stuffed not with books, but with sharpened stones and iron.

On the couch was an embroidery with only threads, the outline of which was supposed to be some kind of animal.

When Shangguan Li was guessing what this embroidery was, Su Qiubai came back, holding a light red cloak in his hand.

"You kid, on such a cold day, how can you go out with so little clothing, and get cold?"

While counting down, he put the cloak on Shangguan Li's body.

Shangguan Li was rarely treated like this, and he didn't know how to react for a while, so he had to stand stiffly in place, enduring Su Qiubai's toss.

"Alright, sit down."

Finally, Shangguan Li exhaled and followed Su Qiubai to her left.

When she sat down, she found that Su Qiubai had also brought tea and refreshments, and Shangguan Li happened to have no breakfast, so she picked up a piece and sent it to her mouth.

Only halfway through the bite, Su Qiubai on the other side spoke again.

"Li'er, your child...... It can't be thrown away, right? ”

"Poof...... Ahem! ”

Shangguan Li choked on a mouthful of flour cake, almost out of breath, and hurriedly reached out to pick up the tea and was about to pour it into his mouth.

"Wait!"

Taking advantage of Shangguan Li's hand, Su Qiubai handed over the cup of tea in front of him.

Shangguan Li didn't care what this action meant, so he took the tea and drank it all in one gulp, which made him feel more comfortable.

At this moment, the culprit has not forgotten to count her.

"How can you be as reckless as Ah Yan, you dare to drink the hot tea that has just been served, and you are not afraid of burning your throat."

Shangguan Li finally tasted what it was like to be speechless, so he had to ask in a curtive manner.

"Where did my aunt hear that I threw the child away?"

Su Qiubai sighed.

"Auntie heard that you came back alone this time, so that's why I asked. It's good if you don't, that child is sensible, and it's your blessing to have him. ”

Shangguan Li agreed.

"However, I am also overhearted. I heard that you have been appreciated by the emperor, and your life is naturally better than before, if Ah Yan ...... That's it. ”

Su Qiubai paused suddenly, and then changed the topic a little stiffly.

"Li'er came to find her aunt early in the morning, but what's the matter?"

Although Shangguan Li sensed that she wanted to speak and stopped, but seeing that she didn't want to continue, it was inconvenient for her to delve into it, so she went straight to the point.

"Aunt Su, I came this time to ask you about the old things about nine years ago."

Su Qiubai was startled at first, but soon behaved indifferently.

"You want to know about your mother."

Mother? Not really.

But it's a bit embarrassing to say it like this, and it may also make Su Qiubai unnecessarily suspicious.

So she borrowed the slope to get off the donkey.

"Since my aunt knows, she must know a thing or two about what happened back then."

"Back then...... Alas. ”

Su Qiubai suddenly sighed and said slowly.

"Your mother is a good person, I have never seen such a kind and beautiful woman."

"The same woman, the same husband in this prime minister's mansion, it is estimated that even Zhang Yuanniang has to admit that as long as there is a place where your mother is there, the people next to her will be overshadowed."

Is it so exaggerated? Shangguan Li didn't believe it very much.

If the original mother-in-law is really such a unique beauty, then how can she be blind to Shangguan Xun?