After eating enough, Cui Pu was still very angry.

At this time, it was dark outside, Mu Jiaojiao was tired for a day, and now she was tired early, so she yawned: "I'm going to sleep." What about you, do you want to sleep?"

Cui Pu replied with a backbone: "I'll go to sleep in the study!"

Don't make her a humanoid pillow again!

"It's fine. Mu Jiaojiao didn't stop her, she only instructed Hongdou, "Prepare a set of bedding and take it to the study to spread it for Lang Jun." There are also mosquito repellent and ice axes, so you must let Lang Jun sleep comfortably there!"

Did she really let it go? didn't even hold it back?

Cui Pu's chest was stuffed so uncomfortably.

"No need!" he said coldly, "It's not like I'm not unattended, just ask Xiao Si'er to do these jobs." You can keep the red beans for yourself!"

So he hurriedly lifted his feet and left.

Mu Jiaojiao shrugged helplessly and winked at the red bean. Hongdou hurriedly opened the box, took out a pack of mosquito repellent, and stuffed it into Xiao Si'er's hand. Xiao Si'er looked ashamed: "Sister Hongdou, Lang Jun is angry, he speaks without thinking, you talk to the lady, but don't be like him." Lang Jun is such a person, a moment of temperament. Spend the night, and tomorrow he won't be like this. ”

"Lang Jun and his wife have been married for a month, and we all know what kind of character he has. Don't worry, the lady won't be angry, you have been serving him for a long time these days, and the lady and I won't come to him much. Red Bean didn't care.

Xiao Si'er couldn't be grateful. "Thank you, Sister Hongdou, I have remembered your and the lady's explanation, and I will say a few more good words to Lang Jun these days. ”

Red Bean nodded. After sending Xiao Si'er away, she went back to the room to wait for Mu Jiaojiao to bathe and change clothes.

After washing, Mu Jiaojiao did not go to sleep, but sat in front of the window, looked at the bright moon hanging in mid-air, and sighed in a low voice: "It's really fast, it's going to be August 15 again." ”

Red Bean's body stiffened. "Don't worry, lady, aren't we ready for medicinal herbs or something?

Mu Jiaojiao hooked her lips and smiled. "I'm used to coming here every year. I didn't think about that at all now, I was just thinking, when that night comes, everyone will definitely worship the moon together, right? With so many people in the old mansion, what kind of lively situation will it be at that time?"

On August 15 of the Tang Dynasty, its liveliness was far less than that of later generations. In this era, the Shangyuan Festival and the Zhongyuan Festival are more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. And the meaning of reunion symbolized by the full moon did not gradually take shape until after the Song Dynasty. So the current Mid-Autumn Festival is just a small festival where everyone gets together to enjoy the moon and talk.

"That's for sure. The maid has already inquired in advance, and the August 15th of Cui's Mansion is much more lively than the Mu family!" Hongdou said busily.

"Really? I'll see. Mu Jiaojiao said with a smile.

On the 15th of August, Mu Jiaojiao actually received a message from Guo Jiaoshifu, which Guo Jingzhi personally gave to Mu Jiaojiao, saying that he would come to her in person in two days, and there was an important matter to discuss with her.

Mu Jiaojiao was still thinking about what opportunities she would have to have more dealings with the Guo family in the future, and it would be best to meet Guo Ziyi, the general who held up the sky in the middle of the Tang Dynasty, but she didn't expect the Guo family to take the initiative to come to the door! She hurriedly reported the matter to Mrs. Cui, and Mrs. Cui saw the post but nodded after thinking for a while: "Although the Guo family is not high, the children in the family are all brave and resourceful. Guo Tingshi is also a person of square character, since he said that he has something important to look for you, then there must be something really important. When the time comes, just let Rokuro accompany you to meet him. ”

The daughter-in-law thought the same thing. Mu Jiaojiao said busily.

Mrs. Cui nodded, and asked again, "Liulang is still sleeping in the study for the past two days?"

Mu Jiaojiao nodded.

"Hey!" Mrs. Cui couldn't help but shake her head, "You can't get used to him too much." A son, who is married, is an adult, where can he still play such a little temper? You don't have to wait for him with good food and drink for the past two days, let him suffer a little, and he will naturally be honest!"

"It's okay, he'll be back after tonight. Mu Jiaojiao said with a smile.

Mrs. Cui raised her eyebrows, and then bowed her head: "Since you have a plan in mind, then I won't say anything more." Your uncle and I are looking forward to harmony between the two of you. ”

"Aunt and uncle's hard work, daughter-in-law understands in her heart. I'm just giving Rokuro a little time these days to figure things out. It's almost time now, and I'm not going to let him continue to mess around. Mu Jiaojiao said.

"Well, if you have an idea. Mrs. Cui didn't say much about this, but asked again, "By the way, will you worship the moon with them tonight?"

Mu Jiaojiao nodded. "It's a good day, how can such an interesting activity be without me? But I can't stay with you until late at night, my body can't stand the cold. ”

"It's good that you have this heart. I'll tell your sister-in-law that she'll take care of you a little bit. Mrs. Cui said.

"My daughter-in-law thanks my aunt for her care. Mu Jiaojiao was so grateful that she hurriedly bowed.

It was night, the moon was sparse, and a bright full moon hung high in the sky. The inner courtyard and the outer courtyard of Cui's Mansion were all set up for banquets. Men are admiring the moon and chanting poems outside, and women are also putting desserts and fruits in the backyard, and they do not mention the moon worship. After worshipping the moon with the sisters-in-law, Mu Jiaojiao sat down and chatted with everyone for a while, and then left under the pretext of being unwell.

She has always been sickly, and she is almost nowhere to be seen after dark, and everyone is used to her appearance. Although some people still scolded her for pretending in their hearts, everyone still watched her leave with a smile on the surface.

The fifteenth lady also stood up: "Sixth sister-in-law, I'll send you!"

"No need, wouldn't it be better for you to enjoy the moon with them here?" Mu Jiaojiao refused with a smile.

But the fifteenth lady insisted: "I just have a few questions to ask the sixth sister-in-law, but I was not available a few days ago, since I have time today, it is better to ask you on the way back." ”

Since seeing Mu Jiaojiao's ability, the fifteenth lady admires her so much. These days, in addition to keeping in mind the guidance of the princess of Wei and practicing tea cooking skills diligently, she also collected a few superficial medical books to read, and came to ask Mu Jiaojiao questions from time to time.

Hearing her say this, Mu Jiaojiao didn't want to refuse again, so she nodded her head. "Then let's walk around and talk together. ”

"Hmm!" the fifteenth lady hurriedly stood up happily and took her arm affectionately.

Seeing that the two of them were talking and laughing and leaving, a little lady suddenly asked: "Has the fifteenth mother changed a lot in the past two days?" When I saw her just now, I almost didn't recognize her at first sight. ”

"Yes, I was too, and I was still wondering whose little lady this was coming to our house for fifteen. Later, after carefully separating it, I found out that this is not the fifteenth mother? I don't know what is going on, but in just a few days, she has changed so much...... In fact, the appearance doesn't seem to have changed much, it's just the feeling that gives people...... It seems to have become more arrogant and confident!"

"Yes, it's confident! It's arrogant! The back is straight and straight, and all of a sudden the spirit comes up. I'll just say, how did she do it, that's what happened! Now I've finally figured it out!"

A few little ladies whispered, and everyone else joined in the conversation. Another person asked puzzledly: "I used to see her cowering, and she didn't say a few words in front of people." Today, he was very generous, said a few words to all of us, and took the initiative to cook tea for us to drink! and also took the initiative to talk to the sixth sister-in-law in front of others...... Who taught her this?"

"Needless to say, that's naturally your sixth sister-in-law! These days, she only corresponds to the Mu family. Last time, I went to Leyouyuan with Mu Shi to watch the sunset once, and when she came back, she became like this!" said the fifth young lady Li sourly.

Everyone thought about it - sure enough! The fifteenth lady has indeed had a lot of contacts with Mu Jiaojiao recently, and she runs to Mu Jiaojiao's side at every turn. And since she started to interact with Mu Jiaojiao, she has become more and more confident, and today she is also like a luminous body in many of them, although it is not to the point where people can notice it at a glance, but it is also far from before. You must know that she used to be like a little mouse, and she couldn't see it at all when she threw it in the pile.

Thinking of this, everyone couldn't help but be jealous of the fifteenth lady. Of course, what they envy more is Mu Jiaojiao. God knows how much ability it takes to train a cowering little lady to look like this in such a short period of time? Knowing this, they should have rushed to have a relationship with Mu Jiaojiaola, otherwise they should be the ones who enjoy this treatment now!

Fifteen didn't know that she had begun to be envied.

She played with Mu Jiaojiao's hand, and the two sisters-in-law walked forward while talking, and before they knew it, they entered the courtyard.

Leaving her to drink a cup of tea, Mu Jiaojiao said: "It's not too early, you go back quickly, I also have to rest." ”

The fifteenth lady didn't want to leave yet. These days, she has been thinking about the words that Mu Jiaojiao said to her that day, studying Mu Jiaojiao's every move, the more she thinks about it, the more she feels that she is unfathomable, and she is determined to be a person as outstanding as Mu Jiaojiao! It's just that these days, because Mu Jiaojiao and Cui Pu are at odds with the couple, she doesn't dare to stay longer every time she comes. Today, she had a chance to come over again, and she still had a lot to say to her, but why did Mu Jiaojiao take the initiative to catch up with her?

Although she felt a little sad in her heart, since Mu Jiaojiao said so, she didn't want to stay long, so she got up and walked out slowly.

Mu Jiaojiao didn't wait for her to go far, and hurriedly went back to the inner room.

When the fifteenth lady went outside, she suddenly noticed a trace of strangeness - not only Mu Jiaojiao's behavior was strange just now, but now this courtyard seems to be too quiet! The master hasn't slept yet, why are the girls gone?

She subconsciously stopped, and heard a muffled thud behind her, like the sound of something heavy falling to the ground. The voice was clearly coming from where she had just left. Vaguely, she seemed to hear Hongdou calling a lady!

What's going on?

She subconsciously turned back. Bypassing the screen, she saw Hongdou holding Mu Jiaojiao, and the master and servant fell to the ground. And Mu Jiaojiao on the ground had a pale complexion, her eyes were closed, and a stream of blood slowly flowed from the corners of her lips......

"Ahh

Seeing this, she screamed silently.