The sky was darker, and the orange light sprinkled on Duan Shaoqing's face, making that face a little dull yellow.

In fact, Duan Shaoqing's face was pale at the moment.

He strode towards the carriage parked on the side of the road, and his mind fluctuated violently on the way back.

"The eldest master is back—"

Duan Shaoqing didn't even bother to give the door a look, and went straight to Yaxin Garden.

The lights in Yaxin Garden were bright, and the eldest lady Qiao was sitting on the edge of the bed with a gloomy expression.

She had also heard the rumors outside, but she didn't dare to let the old lady know. called the guard who accompanied him out that day to inquire, and carefully read it from beginning to end, it turned out that the problem was Xiaolian.

The maid cried in public, was it unintentional or intentional?

Thinking of this, Qiao's expression was a little hideous, and he had the urge to get rid of Xiaolian as soon as possible.

From the time he instructed the maid to push Kou Qingqing off the cliff, for Qiao's family, it was like breaking a certain barrier and releasing the evil ghost in his heart.

But no.

Qiao's sanity was still there, and he shook his head.

There are already such rumors outside, whether it is Kou Qingqing or her personal maid Xiaolian, they can't move.

Do you really want to follow the old lady's idea and let Chen'er marry Kou Qingqing?

A strong unwillingness rose in Qiao's heart.

An orphan daughter of a father and mother, what help did Chen'er marry her? As for that large amount of property, it is obvious that as long as Kou Qingqing dies, it will be Shaoqing's Mansion.

They are the sons of the long house, and when the old lady is a hundred years old, there is no doubt that this property will fall into her hands, and the second room will have a sip of soup at most.

But Kou Qingqing did not die, and the whole capital paid attention to the originally low-key Shaoqing Mansion.

Qiao Shi knew that if she refused this family business, even if the old lady was unwilling, she would have to forget it in the end.

But she couldn't take that risk.

Kou Qingqing's marriage is completely decided by the old lady, and the old lady obviously does not want the Kou family's property to flow into the hands of outsiders. She opened her mouth to refuse this family business, and the old lady turned her head and possibly matched Duan Yunlang and her granddaughter in the second room.

At that time, this large amount of property as Kou Qingqing's dowry will all belong to the second room. No one is willing to spit out such a large sum of money, and it will not be so easy for her to reach out in the future.

It seems that he can only pinch his nose and accept this family business, which is wronged Chen'er.

Qiao's heart distressed his son for a moment, and his eyes became fierce.

There is one more thing to do if you want to go smoothly afterward.

Kou Qingqing seemed to have to think about it, and once she regained her memory, she would definitely know who pushed her down. When the time comes, the girl will confess to her if she can't resist it, but it will be a big trouble.

Only the dead will not speak.

"Sir."

Outside the door, the handmaid said hello.

Qiao Shi only had time to put away his expression, and Duan Shaoqing walked in around the screen.

The smell of wine came to his face, and Qiao Shi greeted him with a smile: "Master-"

Duan Shaoqing grabbed her wrist and asked sharply, "What's going on with the wind outside?" ”

The maidservant at the door was so shocked that she forgot to react, and was flown over by Qiao's eye knife: "Go down!" ”

In the blink of an eye, only the couple remained, and Qiao frowned: "Did the master drink too much?" ”

"What drank too much! Didn't you hear the wind outside? Duan Shaoqing stared at Qiao Shi tightly and asked.

Qiao Shi smiled reluctantly: "I heard it, it's all nonsense, does the master believe it?" ”

"Naturally, it's nonsense, but how can such rumors spread?" Duan Shaoqing was full of annoyance when he thought of those unpleasant words.

The huge amount of family wealth brought by Qingqing is exciting, but as long as he becomes close to his son, isn't it the best of both worlds, isn't it ridiculous for those people to chew his tongue and want to harm his niece!

"It's all ...... caused by startled horses"

At the mention of the startling horse, Duan Shaoqing's face became even worse: "Do you know who saved Qingqing?" ”

Qiao shook his head: "That righteous man did not leave a name. The specific one was asked by the old lady. ”

"He is the envoy of Jinlin Wei Town, Changle Hou He Qingxiao!"

Qiao Shi was stunned, and then his face changed.

"When I came out after eating today, I also met him, and he specially asked about Qingqing......"

The more Duan Shaoqing said, the worse Qiao's face became.

"Mother doesn't know the rumors outside, does she?"

"I didn't dare to let her old man know for the time being."

"Then hide it first, and let the whole family take care of their mouths."

"Got it."

Duan Shaoqing's tone was softened, but he listened carefully with a warning: "Madame is in charge of the house, so you must take good care of Qingqing, so as to save the rumors from becoming more and more intense, and affecting the reputation of Shaoqing's Mansion." ”

"Don't worry, sir, I know."

Duan Shaoqing nodded, and then washed up and fell asleep.

Because of Qiao's constraints, the rumors outside did not reach the ears of the old lady, and it looked calm.

On the way back from Ruyi Hall, Xin Yu stopped and looked up at the sky.

"What is the girl looking at?" Xiaolian asked curiously.

"It's a nice day."

Although it was still morning, the sky was clear and the sun was shining.

Xiaolian also looked up at the sky and echoed with a smile: "Yes, but it's hotter." ”

Xin Yu's eyes fell on the lotus-colored back of the lotus tree walking in front.

In the past few days, Duan Yunwan's state has become worse and worse, and it has reached the point where it can't be concealed.

Xin Yu remembered that Duan Yunwan and Duan Yunling were still coming and going together a few days ago, but now she didn't have the heart to pull Duan Yunling to make a gesture of sisterhood, and let Duan Yunling go forward.

Xin Yu quickened her pace and caught up with Duan Yunwan.

"Cousin Wan."

The girl's voice was soft, but it made Duan Yunwan's body stiffen.

"Cousin Qing, what's wrong?" Duan Yunwan barely pulled out a smile.

Xin Yu smiled: "There is something I want to talk to Cousin Wan." Cousin Wan went to Wanqingju for a cup of tea. ”

Duan Yunwan's whole body became even more tense: "Let's do it another day, I still have something to do today......

Xin Yu curled her lips: "I seem to remember something again, Cousin Wan really doesn't have time to sit down?" ”

Duan Yunwan's face changed completely, looking at Xin Yu, her lips trembled, and she couldn't say a word.

Xin Yu smiled: "Cousin Wan will come to me when you have time today, I will wait for you in Wanqingju." ”

After speaking, she took Xiaolian Shi Shiran and left.

Leaving Duan Yunwan to return to the room like a wandering spirit, Duan Yunling, who lived in the same courtyard, cast a surprised gaze and was unaware.

"Girl, did you say the eldest girl would come?"

"She'll come." Xin Yu's tone was firm.

"But what if she goes and tells the eldest lady that you have regained your memory?"

Xin Yu is not Kou Qingqing, of course, he can't talk about recovering any memory, but he is just deceiving Duan Yunwan.

Compared with Xiaolian's worries, Xin Yu was extremely calm: "Don't worry, she doesn't dare." Even if she really said it, the eldest lady knew that 'I' remembered the details of the fall from the cliff, what could she do to me? ”

Those rumors are a shield for her, and Mrs. Yu is a sword hanging over her head.

As Xin Yu expected, Duan Yunwan soon came over quietly.