The water was still boiling on the stove, and the half-bucket of water in the bathhouse had slowly rolled up the mist, and the wood incense sprinkled a handful of petals into the bath bucket, and when it was stirred gently, the petals that had been gathered together in one place were scattered.

Ruan Yuyi waited by Mu Xiang to remove her hairpin ornament and sit in the water, the temperature of the water was just right, and the heat spread to her shoulders.

She picked up a handful of water, and it spread out like petals stuck to the surface of the water. Her skin was stained with reddish blood, like the finest mutton fat jade.

Mu Xiang smeared soap on her hand, but her eyes couldn't help but glance at Ruan Yuyi's body quietly, seeing that her body was as white as usual, she wondered, "Miss, why don't you have red marks on your body?" This is different from what is said in the book. ”

As soon as these words came out, Ruan Yuyi's already ruddy complexion added a few dividends, that is, even the rouge was a little redundant, and she said angrily, "Don't talk nonsense, you are a girl who has not left the cabinet, you are not ashamed." ”

Mu Xiang is no better than she has been married once, even if she is smart and steady on weekdays, she is still ignorant about some things, she just felt curious, and she didn't think much about it, so she asked.

Mu Xiang pursed her lower lip slightly, and said hesitantly, "Then ...... you?"

She didn't say anything, just shook her head slightly, absentmindedly fiddling with the petals in her hand.

The methods that her mother had taught her did not seem to work in this world, and he always looked at her with cold peach blossom eyes like an independent fairy, as if he was appreciating her tricks with an attitude that did not concern him.

His eyes are always deep and arrogant, and he doesn't seem to be moved by the shallow thing of complexion.

Nguyen nuc yi's fingertips dipped into the water for a minute, and the petals were put back into the water. Maybe it's because of what they owe in their relationship that will make it seem like they are about to leave.

Mu Xiang saw her shaking her head, and her heart was inexplicably relieved, and she suddenly remembered the days when Ruan's mansion was still prosperous in the past.

The Ruan family was really rich and noble at that time, and whatever the young lady wanted, the people next to her were all sent to her. Where is it necessary to lower her profile like this, in exchange for a freedom that should belong to her.

It's a pity that later Mr. Ruan was falsely accused of taking bribes and died in prison, I don't know who interceded, and when the house was raided, the government reluctantly left a mansion with three entrances and three exits, so that the family would not have nowhere to go.

How could her young lady be a blessed person, in the future, she will definitely get better.

Mu Xiang thought about it, and the tip of her nose was sour, and she almost didn't shed tears. She hurriedly wiped it away quietly, but she didn't dare to ask the young lady to see it, otherwise she would have the young lady to comfort her in turn.

The water in the wooden barrel was an inch colder, and the wood incense was immediately added with some freshly boiled hot water, and so on three or four times before it was finally washed.

After she cleaned up for Ruan Yuyi, she went to the dining room to make a bowl of red date soup. Other people in the Cheng Mansion are indifferent to these sweet foods, and the dining room rarely makes these snacks, so she mostly does it herself.

This red jujube soup is somewhat similar to the lotus root powder in Wuzhou, light brown, thick and mellow, and the entrance is full of the smell of red jujubes. After most of the bowl, Ruan Yuyi felt much better in her stomach without breakfast.

Her appetite was really not large, and after eating seven minutes full, she then held the spoon and scooped it up and drank it again and again.

Before this bowl of red date soup was used up, someone came to report that the eldest prince had something to say to you, and he was waiting for you under the laurel tree not far away.

She held the spoon for a moment, and simply put it down, the white porcelain spoon collided with the edge of the bowl with a crisp sound, and she said in a cold tone, "You go back to report, just say that I am resting, and it is inconvenient to go out to see him." ”

The maid glanced at her with some embarrassment, and added, "The eldest prince wants the slave to tell you, and if you don't go, he will tell the lady what happened last night." ”

These are Cheng Xingqiu's exact words. Although the servant didn't know exactly what happened yesterday, she just relayed it. But she knew that the expression of the eldest son, who had always been as gentle as jade, had become very terrifying, as if he had changed to a different person.

Hearing this, Ruan Yuyi's heart jumped, she didn't see Cheng Xingqiu last night, and it was impossible for anything to happen that was worth threatening her, could it be that he saw that he was not in the house last night and found some clues.

She lowered her eyes and said, "I'll go, you go back." ”

At this time, there was only one soup left at the bottom of the bowl and it was cold, she picked a little and put it in her mouth, feeling that the taste of red dates was not as rich as before, and she didn't have the intention to eat it again, so she asked Mu Xiang to accept it.

She casually put on a snow-gray rattan cloak and went out, without asking Mu Xiang to follow.

The laurel tree that Cheng Xingqiu said was just two corners away from the courtyard gate. This place is close to the edge of the Holy River Temple and is relatively remote.

Along the way, her heart was beating wildly. I can't help but wonder what would happen to her if her deeds were discovered. Although the cruel punishment of immersing the pig cage has been abolished today, can Cheng Zhu's temperament, will she let herself go?

All worries suddenly disappeared after seeing Cheng Xingqiu standing under the laurel tree with his hands in his hands.

Although her approach was excessive, it was also a last resort. Cheng Xingqiu didn't report his life and death, and left his newlywed wife to get along with others, is it forgiven?

There is no such reason.

Ruan Yuyi settled her mind and walked over slowly, and the fallen leaves on the ground were trampled on the ground. Cheng Xingqiu noticed that someone was approaching, and he also looked sideways.

His wife has changed too much, if she used to be like a silk grass, beautiful is beautiful, but she is close to others and has never known how to resist.

I don't know if it's more than a year of festival days, which has worn away her coquettish energy, and the little lady who has been polished out is so soft and alienated, well-behaved and arrogant.

Cheng Xingqiu met her eyes, his gaze was heavy, "Where did you go last night, why didn't you see your figure?" ”

When he went to look for her, Mu Xiang happened to leave a tea time a little, and he didn't think much about it at first, just as the two of them were hanging out together.

But it was almost early in the morning, and he sent someone to see that Mu Xiang was already asleep, but she was still nowhere to be seen.

The night is deep, where can a girl who lives in a monastery go temporarily. He naturally thought of the man in Xuanyi he saw when he was looking for the missing Cheng Rui before.

The more he thought about it, the more angry he became, and he simply asked clearly, "Did you go looking for the man of that day?" He thought it was strange at the time, how could she happen to meet a friend here when she rarely walked around on weekdays.

"What does it have to do with the eldest prince?" Ruan Yuyi's face was as usual, and she didn't see the slightest panic. Although he had already thought of the words in his heart, it could be seen that he was asking like this, but he suddenly felt that there was no need to explain.

"How is it none of my business, I-" He paused, suddenly speechless.

Yes, although the mother's attitude has been loosened, in the final analysis, she still wants to marry her to Rui'er, if this matter is done, he will indeed lose the most legitimate position to regulate her.

She stood upright, her slender posture, "Eldest son, believe it or not, it's up to you." If you have to put something on me, I can't explain it. ”

"I just need to know where you went last night." He lowered his voice, sounding as if he was simply worried about her safety.

Ruan Yuyi lowered her eyes, and her voice was clear and cold, as if floating from the clouds:

"Eldest prince, after returning to the mansion, you and I will have a letter of resignation. From then on, regardless of grievances, we will be happy in our lives. ”

At this point, there is no need for them to continue to entangle, and they forget all their past admiration.

She knew that with his heart, it would be more difficult for him to agree. But she just wants to give a result to the self she was waiting for in the past, and as for what form it is, it's secondary.

Cheng Xingqiu's brain exploded, and he opened his mouth several times, but he couldn't make a sound.

He thought about bringing the eldest princess back, she might be angry and sad, but he never thought that this "letter of resignation" would come from the mouth of the obedient little lady who couldn't even speak loudly.