Chapter 20: Doubts
One
When Nanyun woke up, Shen Qingluo was already dressing up.
Similar scenes, similar pictures, but the mood is completely different.
Nanyun watched Shen Qingluo comb her hair carefully and clean her face, and suddenly thought of a question that she had endured for a long time.
He gently got out of bed and looked at his wife in the mirror behind her.
Shen Qingluo looked at Nanyun in the mirror and smiled.
Nanyun casually put his hand on her shoulder and asked hesitantly, "I heard that you refused to touch the water, but for what?" ”
The smile on Shen Qingluo's face slowly disappeared and fell silent.
Seeing that she was displeased, Nanyun hurriedly laughed and said, "It's me who is too abrupt, don't blame you." ”
Shen Qingluo turned around and looked at him seriously: "Since you are husband and wife, the concubine doesn't need to hide it from you anymore." Even if you don't ask, the concubine should be honest. ”
She looked a little gloomy and said, "My mother said that when I was born, I was no different from other children. But after the full moon, when I was taking a baby bath, something strange happened. ”
Nagumo was interested: "What's the matter?" ”
Shen Qingluo said: "Just after getting out of the water, the original white and tender skin on my body suddenly changed. She smiled wryly, "You've seen it already." ”
Nanyun was puzzled and asked suspiciously, "What has changed?" ”
She rolled up her sleeves and exposed her bare arms: "Husband, please take a look." This dense pattern, does it look like fish scales? ”
Nanyun nodded slightly: "Yes, it's somewhat similar." ”
Shen Qingluo said: "This is just a pattern, as long as you soak in the water, it is not just a pattern." ”
Nanyun was stunned and said, "What will happen?" ”
Shen Qingluo lowered her head and said in a low voice, "I haven't seen it with my own eyes." But my mother told me not to bathe in this life or in this life. I swore in front of my mother that I would never violate this word. ”
Nanyun's heart was sour, he hugged her in his arms, and comforted: "Okay, let's not talk about this, okay?" ”
Shen Qingluo leaned her head on his chest and asked hesitantly, "Will you dislike the concubine?" ”
Nanyun patted her on the back and smiled, "Fool." Let's be husband and wife, say what you don't dislike! Could it be that you will dislike me too? ”
Shen Qingluo's heart was moved, and she smiled: "Really? ”
Nagumo smiled: "Even if you are a fish, I will keep you in the pool." Even if you're a monster, I'll grow old with you. Can you rest assured? ”
Shen Qingluo was speechless for a long time, and a string of tears slid down her cheeks.
"If that were the case, I would rather be a fish and keep it in your pool." She spoke low.
When she said this, she never imagined that one day, she would become a prophecy.
Nanyun laughed and said, "Who is Anan?" ”
Shen Qingluo raised her head suspiciously: "Anan? ”
Nanyun smiled: "Last night, did you dream of me?" Still call me Anan? ”
Shen Qingluo was at a loss.
"Could it be someone else?" Nanyun twisted her cheeks slightly, "If it were someone else, I wouldn't spare you." ”
Shen Qingluo remembered the dream she had last night.
It's still the same old dream.
She was half asleep when she heard a familiar man calling, "Little fish." ”
She couldn't help but respond, "Anan." ”
Who is Anan? She didn't know it herself.
It's about Nagumo.
But who is Xiaoyuer?
My head is a little messy. She shook her head vigorously.
Nanyun smiled: "Okay, it's not early, didn't you say that you want to go to ask for incense with your mother?" If you don't go, it's noon. ”
Shen Qingluo was a little embarrassed: "Yes." ”
Two
Nagumo walked out of the room, stood outside the porch, and subconsciously glanced next door.
The door was closed, and there was no movement.
Nanyun felt a flustered in his heart, and even a trace of fear.
He wanted to go in and see what was going on, but he couldn't.
Shen Qingluo stood behind her.
Shen Qingluo frowned slightly, and her face was a little unhappy.
"Xiaorong, go and see, why hasn't Yuan'er gotten up yet." She said.
As he spoke, the door creaked and opened.
Yuan'er's face was pale and her eyes were glazed to stand at the door.
Her eyes fell on Nagumo, and she wanted to say something stupidly.
Nanyun hurriedly said: "It seems that Yuan'er is a little uncomfortable, let her rest at home." ”
Shen Qingluo asked with concern, "Yuan'er, do you want it?" Let's take a look at the doctor. ”
Yuan'er shook her head and muttered, "It's gone." Nope. ”
Nagumo's heart moved.
Gone? He understood that there was nothing.
A flash of joy and relief flashed through his heart.
A great tonic soup that works well. He thought to himself.
Xiao Rong asked puzzledly, "Sister Yuan'er, have you lost something?" What's missing? ”
Yuan'er looked timidly at her feet, not knowing how to answer.
Looking at Yuan'er's dejected appearance, thinking of her usual charming demeanor, Nanyun felt sad for a while.
I will not treat you badly. He said to himself.
He looked at Yuan'er meaningfully and smiled: "It doesn't matter if you don't have anything, as long as you take care of your body, everything will be there again." ”
Yuan'er raised her head suddenly, staring at him intently, savoring his words.
There was a hint of regret in his gentle words.
She was convinced that he had understood exactly what she meant.
"Yes, yes. I lost a beloved thing. She said softly.
Xiao Rong breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "I still think it's a big deal." It's worth being so sad. ”
Shen Qingluo smiled slightly and said, "Is it jewelry?" ”
She casually plucked a golden hairpin from her head and handed it forward: "This is worth the one you lost?" ”
Yuan'er looked at the hairpin in astonishment, and didn't know what to do for a while.
Nanyun said lightly: "Thank you for not being able to thank your young lady!" ”
Yuan'er hesitated and took it, very frightened.
Shen Qingluo walked past her: "Let's rest at home." In a moment, I'll ask Alain to bring you some supplements. ”
When Yuan'er heard the word "tonic", her body shook suddenly.
She glanced at Nagumo quickly.
Nanyun calmly accompanied Shen Qingluo down the steps without looking back.
There was a faint smell of incense wafting through the placket of his wide robe.
It was the smell of benzoin in Shen Qingluo's house.
A trace of doubt slowly rose from the bottom of Yuan'er's heart.
Three
Nanyun walked slowly down the street, and Ah San followed closely.
"Ah San," Nagumo called.
Ah San hurriedly responded: "The little one is here." ”
Nanyun looked up at the clear sky after the rain, squinted slightly, and asked casually: "Some time ago, Steward Li arranged a bookkeeper, have you ever heard of it?" Do you know which shop to work in? ”
Ah San thought for a while and said, "Is it Tian Xiucai, the master's good brother?" It seems to have been a bookkeeper in Ruyi Silk Village. ”
Nanyun snorted slightly: "Tian Futang, a poor talent, is also worthy of being called a brother and a brother to my master?" ”
Ah San said in a panic: "Yes, yes, it's Mr. Tian." ”
Nanyun stood on tiptoe, walked around a small puddle with vigorous steps, patted his sleeve and said, "Okay, let's go to Ruyi Silk Village to have a look." ”
Ah Sanyi pointed ahead: "It's not far from there." ”
The signboard of "Ruyi Silk Village" can be seen from a distance, and there are people coming and going in front of the door, and it seems that the business is very prosperous.
Nagumo paced into the door, casually looking around.
The counter was filled with satin fabrics, and a few guys were entertaining customers.
Ah San was about to greet his buddy, but was stopped by Nagumo: "Don't alarm the guests." ”
At the small table in the corner of the room, he found Tian Futang who was immersed in accounting.
He walked over slowly and patted Tian Futang on the shoulder.
Tian Futang raised his head, a look of surprise appeared on his face: "Brother Nan." Ah no, the owner. ”
Nanyun smiled: "Let's call me Brother Nan, I listen more comfortably." How's that, okay? ”
Tian Futang smiled humbly: "Thank you Brother Nan for your care." I love my job. ”
At this time, the shopkeeper came out of it, saw Nanyun, and bowed: "The master is here?" ”
Nanyun smiled: "How familiar is Mr. Tian's business?" Are you working well together? ”
The shopkeeper smiled and nodded busily: "Mr. Tian is very hard-working, very hard-working, careful and accurate bookkeeping, very good." ”
Nanyun nodded with satisfaction: "That's good." Shopkeeper, I'll talk to Mr. Tian about something and borrow a convenient place. ”
The shopkeeper pointed inside, and said with a huff: "Please inside." ”
Tian Futang followed Nanyun and entered the back hall.
Nanyun sat down and pointed to a chair next to him: "Brother Tian sit." ”
Tian Futang sat down uneasily.
Nanyun was not polite, and went straight to the point: "I want you to accompany me to Luoyang." ”
Tian Futang said calmly: "Yes." ”
With the owner's salary, he naturally only has to nod.
Nagumo's expression was serious, and he was even a little restrained.
Tian Futang noticed that the owner's fingers were tapping his knees uneasily.
That's a sign of nervousness.
Nanyun let out a long breath and said: "On this trip to Luoyang, your task is to memorize various doorways, understand the specific situation of various incense materials, and help me make a long-term plan." ”
Tian Futang was a little frightened: "The owner, Tian is a poor Confucian, and he doesn't know anything about business, so I'm afraid it will be difficult to take on a big responsibility." ”
Nanyun smiled and said, "Brother Tian, don't be modest. Who doesn't know that you have extraordinary wisdom that you will never forget. As long as Brother Tian is willing to work hard, nothing in the world can stump you Brother Tian. ”
Nanyun patted Tian Futang on the shoulder and said meaningfully: "Exercise for a while, and if you have the right opportunity, I will promote you to the position of shopkeeper." ”
Tian Futang's heart was suddenly moved, and he immediately responded: "Tian will definitely do his best." ”
Nagumo said with satisfaction: "Okay." Two days later, we'll be on our way. You go back and get your luggage ready. ”
He took out a piece of silver: "This, give it to my sister-in-law for household use." ”
Tian Futang wanted to resign, but finally took it in his hand.
Four
Around noon, Nagumo returned home.
The porter came up and saluted: "Master." ”
Nagumo asked, "Is Madame back?" ”
The porter said, "I haven't come back yet." ”
"Oh." Nanyun said a little tiredly: "Ah San, if Madam comes back, tell me." I'm in the study. ”
Ah San agreed, while untying the horse tied to the tree, and went to the backyard to feed the horse.
Nanyun walked with his head down, and when he walked behind the rockery, he was caught off guard, and a person flashed out of the dense shade of the tree, blocking him in front of him, startling him.
He exclaimed, "Who? ”
When I looked closely, I saw Yuan'er standing coldly in front of me.
Nan Yun's heart was empty, and he sneered: "It turns out that you are a girl, always so naughty." If you don't keep it in the house, what are you going to do when you run out? ”
Yuan'er sneered: "It's rare that you still think about the body of the slave. The slave has something she doesn't understand, and she wants to find out. ”