Chapter XVIII

One

Nagumo rode on his horse and walked slowly on the way home.

He looked back at the carriage behind him with some preoccupation.

Yuan'er didn't come, only Xiaorong was by Shen Qingluo's side.

Yuan'er is sick.

Only he knows Yuan'er's heart disease.

It's also his heart disease.

He was a little worried.

Yuan'er has reacted very badly in the past few days, almost eating and vomiting, so she has to pretend to be sick and hide for a few days.

However, after a long time, who can you hide?

Let's not talk about Shen Qingluo under her nose, even if she is an old mother, she can't hide it.

Right now, he's going to go far away, how can he be at home with such a worry?

Three days, he only has three days.

He frowned.

This Shen Qingluo looks tepid, who knows what it will be like if she gets angry.

If she knew, right under her nose, her husband had an affair with the maid and was pregnant, what would it look like?

and his father-in-law, Shen Wanjin, will he trust himself?

Nagumo shuddered.

He didn't feel his grip on the reins.

The horse neighed and stopped.

The driver behind him was taken aback.

"Master, what's wrong?" The groom asked.

Nagumo came to his senses and realized that he had no way out.

He calmly instructed the coachman: "You are good to send your wife home." I have some things to do, so I'll be back later. ”

The coachman answered, and slowly urged the carriage along.

Xiao Rong showed a pretty face from the curtain and opened his mouth to say something.

Nanyun immediately ordered: "Tell Madame, I'll go to the shop and have a look." ”

Xiao Rong said smartly: "It's to buy something for Miss, isn't it?" ”

Nanyun hummed noncommittally, and said in his heart, this is a good excuse.

The carriage gradually moved away, and Nagumo turned the horse's head with confidence.

In front of it, there is a pharmacy.

As soon as Nanyun stepped into the pharmacy, a guy with clear eyebrows immediately greeted him warmly: "Official, are you here?" "I was busy with my hands, pounding a medicine pestle, and with force under my feet, I was crushing a stone trough back and forth.

Nanyun said lightly: "Ahh ”

The man picked up a small piece of turtle armor and put it in the stone trough.

Nanyun asked casually: "These turtle shells can also be used in medicine?" ”

The guy smiled: "This is a good medicine for blood circulation and blood stasis, why can't it be used in medicine." ”

Nanyun's heart moved: "Oh? Turtles and turtles and the like, isn't it a big supplement? ”

The guy smiled: "Naturally, it is a great tonic, but for pregnant women, it is a deadly poison." ”

Nan Yun's eyebrows raised slightly, he felt his heart beat faster, and he heard his voice a little hoarse: "But why?" ”

The guy said: "Turtles, turtles and crabs have an excellent effect on blood circulation and blood stasis, and if a pregnant woman takes it, it is very easy to miscarry." ”

Nagumo was silent.

The man asked, "What are you going to want, officer?" ”

Nanyun suddenly smiled and said, "Oh, my throat is a little uncomfortable, I don't know, what kind of medicine is good?" ”

The guy laughed, "It's okay. Just use some licorice chrysanthemum flowers and make tea to drink. ”

Nanyun smiled: "Okay, then feel free to wrap some." ”

The guy raised his face, shook a crisp long voice, and shouted into the counter: "Hurry up and get medicine for the guest!" ”

Two

The sun is setting, and the remnant sun is like blood.

Shen Qingluo stood in front of the bed, looking a little uneasy.

I don't know why, since she returned, she felt a little more flustered for no reason.

As for why, she couldn't say clearly.

"Yuan'er, change some benzoin." She commanded.

Yuan'er was arranging flowers in a bottle, and when she heard the young lady's call, she hurriedly agreed: "Just come." ”

Shen Qingluo asked, "Are you feeling better?" ”

Yuan'er smiled: "Miss Xie cares. It's just a woman's fault. It's always going to be uncomfortable for a few days. ”

Shen Qingluo smiled: "I see." It's no wonder that I have to be willing to see the doctor. Then, Xiaorong, tell the kitchen to send some brown sugar ginger soup. ”

Xiao Rong replied in a loud voice while making tea: "Okay." I'll go in a moment. ”

"Miss, do you smell it?" Xiao Rong smiled and came over with a cup of tea.

Shen Qingluo took it and said with a smile: "It's really fragrant." What kind of tea is it today? ”

Xiao Rong said a little pretentiously: "This is osmanthus tea." ”

Shen Qingluo took a sip seriously, pursed her lips and said, "Sure enough, it's osmanthus." Where do you get osmanthus? ”

Xiao Rong said proudly: "Don't you see?" The osmanthus flowers in the garden are blooming, and the garden is full of incense. ”

Shen Qingluo smiled: "I only asked how this osmanthus came from." ”

Xiao Rong's face turned red, and he lowered his head and held his handkerchief silently.

Shen Qingluo smiled and said, "Could it be that there are still secrets to hide from me?" ”

Xiao Rong said in a low voice: "What is the secret." It was Xiao Wu in the front yard who climbed the tree to help me pick it. ”

Shen Qingluo suddenly said: "Is it Xiao Wu?" That gardener Xiao Wu? ”

Xiao Rong's head was almost down to his chest, and his voice couldn't be lowered: "Yes." ”

Shen Qingluo saw that Xiao Rong's neck was red.

Shen Qingluo smiled without saying a word, and took a deep sip of tea.

This little girl, sixteen years old, knows how to be shy.

"You two are both old, and you are also at the age of marriage. It's time for you to plan for you. Shen Qingluo said with a smile.

Xiao Rong hurriedly said: "I knew you would laugh at people." People kindly make tea for you, and you make fun of it. ”

Shen Qingluo smiled: "Where is the teasing, seriously." If you like Xiao Wu, wait for Ming'er and I will tell my uncle to marry you to him, okay? Even Yuan'er has to find her mother-in-law's family, is it possible not to marry for the rest of her life? ”

Yuan'er immediately said loudly: "I don't marry!" There was inexplicable anger and shame in his voice.

Xiao Rong was surprised by her violent reaction, opened her mouth wide, and looked at her in surprise.

Shen Qingluo was a little embarrassed.

Yuan'er lowered her eyebrows, slowly cut off a flower branch that leaned out from the side, and said in a low voice: "I want to wait for Miss for the rest of my life." ”

Shen Qingluo felt that her appearance was quite sad.

This girl, as if overnight, has grown up a lot.

There was a sudden silence in the room.

Everyone is thinking about their own hearts.

After a while, Shen Qingluo stood up and looked out the window.

It was already dark, and a gust of wind arose, blowing the shadows of the trees and making the flowers and branches tremble.

It's going to change, and it's going to rain.

Will that person, tonight, come?

In three days, he will be far away.

Shen Qingluo was reluctant in her heart.

I wish to have one heart, and the white head will not be separated.

But her people seem to be far away from her.

Far away, she couldn't touch his breath.

Xiao Rong walked over slowly and said softly, "Uncle will definitely come." Why don't I go and ask him? ”

Shen Qingluo's face turned red.

This girl guessed in her heart.

In the room, a faint fragrance slowly rose.

The scent of flowers, the scent of tea, and the smell of benzoin.

Yuan'er pulled the corners of the quilt and slowly smoked incense on the smoker.

The soft silk quilt is fragrant.

Such a quilt, covered on the body, what kind of delicate taste will it have.

And she understands this taste deeply.

She peeked sideways at Shen Qingluo.

Take off her gorgeous clothes, remove her golden hairpin, and she is an ordinary woman.

If she is not a rich lady, if she does not have a prominent lintel, how can she have such a good man.

She doesn't have such a beautiful face as herself, she doesn't have such graceful skin as herself, she doesn't have such a gentle temperament as herself, all she has is a rich father.

What she has is just the wealth she is destined to have.

Yuan'er felt a kind of sadness in her heart.

Why, the same woman, but with different fates.

Why, when she was on the streets, she enjoyed the days of fine clothes and food.

Why, she can sleep in the quilt of incense, waiting for the man she loves, while herself, with tears in her eyes, suffers unbearable pain.

Yuan'er knew that he would definitely come tonight, but not for her.

That time, she told him with infinite anticipation that she was pregnant. She thought he would be ecstatic.

He is almost thirty years old, and has no children, so how can he not rejoice?

However, the joy was only fleeting on his face.

His silence pierced her heart deeply.

He said, "Give me time." ”

He needs time.

He must have needed time to confess to his wife and then obtain her consent before he could take her as a concubine.

Being a concubine is her greatest wish.

It is also happy to be able to stay by the side of the man you love and be a concubine.

A sweet smile appeared on her lips.

She subconsciously touched her abdomen.

There, there is already a young life.

This child will be the starting point of her happiness.

With the sound of footsteps, Yuan'er thought happily: Child, your father is here.

Xiao Rong hurriedly opened the door and shouted happily: "Miss, sure enough, my uncle is here." ”

Three

Nagumo restlessly walked up and down the hall.

He was putting the last thought on one of his decisions.

He looked at the sky. It's darkened.

He slapped the table hard. The most shameless person in this world is himself. He thought.

The cook came in with a small urn and gently placed it on the table.

"Master, it's done. It's still hot. The cook said timidly. It can be seen that the old man is not in a good mood.

Nanyun turned around, looked at the cook, and then at the small magnetic urn.

He hesitated for a moment.

But he quickly calmed down.

He said calmly: "The Yuan'er girl next to Madame is sick, she is Madame's dowry maid, and Madame can't leave her for a moment." You send her this urn of broth, and she will be well and wait for her wife. ”

The cook nodded: "Yes." "Pick up the urn and go.

"Come back!" Nagumo said busily.

"What else is commanded? Master. The cook asked.

Nanyun wanted to speak again and again, and finally said, "Do you recognize Miss Yuan'er's room?" Don't be mistaken. ”

The cook smiled: "I go several times a day, how can I not recognize it?" Don't worry, you won't be wrong. ”

Nagumo let out an "oh" and waved his hand a little tiredly: "Go ahead." ”

The cook turned and left.

Nagumo's face showed a hint of pain.

However, it was only a moment before he immediately regained his composure.

His young and handsome face showed a sophistication and composure that was extremely incommensurate with his age.

He took a big step and hurried towards the "lily garden".

A few thin raindrops fell on the body, and gradually, it became denser and denser.

He looked up at the deep night sky and felt the coolness of the rain.

I hope that the fire in my heart can be calmed down a little.

When he pushed open the door, out of the corner of his eye, he saw that the cook had just come out of Yuan'er's room. It's just that in my hand, I don't have that little urn anymore.

He didn't have time to think about it, but he heard Xiao Rong's cheerful voice: "Miss, sure enough, it's my uncle who is here." ”