The sunset on the horizon has completely fallen, and the coldness that belongs to the cold night has gradually begun to invade everyone present.

Xie Cheng cast an expectant gaze towards the gate of the manor, and whispered to his mother in the carriage: "Mother, can you still hold on, why don't we go in first, and when the master of Zhuangzi comes, I will apologize to him?" ”

In the carriage, a gentle voice soon came out: "Wait a little longer, trespassing on someone else's manor is not a good thing after all, this is someone's place, the master has never spoken, how can we guests forcibly break in?" ”

She suppressed the itch in her throat and tried to speak to her son in a steady breath.

But where can't Xie Cheng, who has been practicing martial arts all year round, hear that something is wrong?

His lips pursed, and his gaze at Zhuangzi was a little more eager.

His mother shouldn't have gone out today, but Xie Cheng himself felt that his mother had been depressed at home for many days, and he heard that the plum blossoms in the Baixiang Temple outside the city were blooming very well, so he took his mother to the temple to play.

Who would have thought that their mother's old illness would suddenly break out, and they rushed all the way to the capital, but because Mrs. Xie's health was not good, the carriage did not dare to speed up, so it could only walk slowly.

In the end, they couldn't make it to the last time when the city gate was locked, so they had to find a place to rest for the time being.

Xie Cheng remembered his mother's pale face before, and felt guilty in his heart.

He knew very well that if he hadn't prayed for everything, his mother would not have gone out, let alone become ill on such a day.

If the master of Zhuangzi is unwilling to take them in today, where will he go to find a place for his mother to rest?

Just when Xie Cheng had mixed feelings, He Lei, who went to ask questions, finally ran back quickly: "A few nobles, my master has agreed to give up a room to you, please come in with me quickly." ”

Zhuangzi's guards immediately stepped forward and pulled open the fence blocking the gate, and there were many wooden thorns tied to the fence, and those guards also held weapons in their hands, so you can imagine what kind of attack they would be attacked if they dared to break in.

Xie Cheng's gaze swept over the guards of the manor, but his mouth was only grateful to He Lei and the others.

He Lei waved his hand: "You don't have to thank me, you should thank my master." She had ordered hot water to be prepared for you to scrub. It's just that there is no doctor in Zhuangzi, and if you want to see a doctor, you have to go to a nearby village to ask for help. However, I'm afraid the other party's medical skills will not be too good. ”

Regarding the matter of the doctor, in fact, Su Hengyu is also considering whether to invite a doctor to live in the Zhuangzi, after all, in addition to the various stewards in the Zhuangzi, there are also many tenants living in the Zhuangzi.

If someone is sick or injured, it is not convenient to invite someone back from a nearby village.

It's just that before she could start moving, she bumped into Xie Cheng and them.

Xie Cheng arched his hand towards He Lei: "Thank you, but no need, my mother has medicine on her, she just needs a quiet place to rest for a while." ”

He Lei didn't say anything anymore when he heard this, he was originally a stranger, he had already helped them according to his master's instructions, and the rest had nothing to do with him.

The location of the house was not far from the gate, and the carriage of the group soon reached the front of the house.

Mrs. Xie was wrapped in a thick snow-white fox fur cloak, and she couldn't even see her face, and was soon helped into the house by several maids.

Mama Qin was waiting for the guests in the house at the moment, and when she saw the visitor, she asked, "I wonder if the guests can use a charcoal basin in the house?" My host has ordered someone to prepare, but I don't know what illness the guest has, if he can't use it, he can only stuff a few more warm pots for the guest. ”

Mrs. Xie was very fond of this unhurried grandmother, so she took the initiative to reply: "There are no contraindications for my illness, just have a good rest." It is our honor to have the help of the owner of the manor today, I don't know what your owner should call, we will visit in the future? ”

At this time, Xie Cheng also carried his mother's things into the house, he moved faster than those maids, and helped make the bed very quickly, until the bed was made soft.

As a result, before he could leave the house, he heard Mama Qin reply: "The master of my family is the eldest lady of the Zhongyong Marquis Mansion, and now she is also recuperating here. Because I was still sick, it was inconvenient to meet the visitors, so I had to entertain them on my behalf. ”

"Who do you say is the owner of this manor?!" Xie Cheng immediately spoke in surprise.

Mama Qin was attracted by Xie Cheng's strange attitude, and asked rhetorically: "My master is the eldest lady of the Zhongyong Marquis Mansion, does this son know about my young lady?" ”

"No!" Xie Cheng replied simply, he subconsciously looked away, "I don't know, I just heard something about the eldest lady of the Hou Mansion." ”

In fact, not only did he know the other party, but he also scolded her to her face.

However, Xie Cheng felt that he couldn't blame himself either, after all, the fact that Su Hengyu did it was too much at that time.

Her sister looked weak and sickly, and she was able to be ruthless and push people into the lake in the cold winter. If he hadn't rescued people, I'm afraid that the second lady of the Hou Mansion would have lost her life.

Based on this alone, Xie Cheng didn't have a good impression of Su Hengyu.

It's just that now his mother still lives in someone's Zhuangzi, and he has to give Su Hengyu some face.

Mama Qin and Mrs. Xie were both smart and knowledgeable people, and they immediately saw that Xie Cheng's reaction was not quite right.

However, Mama Qin had heard of her own young lady's notoriety before she came, so she was not too surprised by Xie Cheng's attitude. She thought that the other party had heard Su Hengyu's rumors, so she would have this situation.

Mama Qin didn't pay attention to this, what is the temperament of the young lady herself, she has figured it out in the past few days, and it is certain that the rumors outside must be false.

As for what the rest of the people think, after a long time, who is the pearl and who is the fish will naturally be distinguished.

"So I got the pot in." Mama Qin changed the topic back, "My master has only moved here to recuperate, and many things in the Zhuangzi have not yet been purchased, but the bedding and everything are newly bought. ”

Mama Qin's words were extremely polite, and she calmly left the house while ordering someone to bring in something like a charcoal basin.

After putting all the things that should be given in the house, Ziyun and the other maids also silently retreated.

It wasn't until only his own family was left in the house that Mrs. Xie looked at her son: "Let's talk about the matter between you and that eldest lady of the Hou Mansion." ”

"What can I do with the eldest lady?" Xie Cheng opened his mouth to retort.

Mrs. Xie just looked at him and smiled: "I'm your mother, as soon as your eyes roll, I know what bad idea you're playing, your reaction just now is so big, do you really think you can hide it from me?" ”

Under the pressure of Mrs. Xie's gaze, Xie Cheng could only open his mouth and say everything he saw that day, and at the end, he didn't forget to comment: "I really didn't expect that there would be such a vicious existence among the nobles in Beijing!" ”