Chapter 51: Eavesdropping I accidentally overheard a story about love, hate and vengeance...

From a distance, the palace walls appear thick and tall, and the vermilion gate seems to be embedded in them.

The young girls were prettier than flowers, walking in groups of three or four, with occasional loud laughter emanating from them.

The father-in-law who was leading them stopped at the threshold and raised his voice to remind them, "Ladies, remember to be careful with your words and actions after you pass through this door."

The girls stopped smiling upon hearing this and formed themselves into two lines.

Sheng Qinyin, who was walking at the end, stood on tiptoe to look forward, and suddenly heard the two eunuchs behind her whispering.

"Guess how many of these girls will be selected?"

"Who can say for sure? But I'm betting that Miss Su, from the Minister of Works' family, will definitely be selected!"

"Why?"

"Your Majesty loves beauties in dark purple the most. Look at how Miss Su is dressed. She comes well prepared!"

Sheng Qiyin glanced at Miss Su Er who was three feet away from her, then looked down at herself and quickly made a decision in her heart.

Since I had decided to enter the palace, there was no reason not to fight. I didn't have time to change my clothes, but as I passed through the palace, I happened to see palace servants carrying purple flowers.

Sheng Qiyin quietly plucked one and pinned it on her ear, instantly making herself look more charming.

But not long after, she felt itchy near her ear. She didn't dare to do anything as indecent as scratching, so she had to endure it.

The eunuch passed by her, his eyes wide with fear, and suddenly cried out, "Oh! Miss Sheng, why do you have a rash?"

Everyone present looked over, and Sheng Qinyin's heart tightened, and she was at a loss for what to do.

Her appearance was flawed and she could not meet the emperor. She did not even see the emperor, and ended her selection journey.

*

Because Gao Luoshu had difficulty moving around, Song Baoyuan often came to his room to provide him with what he needed and occasionally take care of him.

Of course the door was open, and there were other people present, such as Jiang Suisui.

Jiang Keyu would come over when she was free to see how he was doing.

In addition, Cen Zhou would come to deliver medicine and meals three times a day.

It was really boring to lie in bed. Gao Luoshu was so bored that he became strong and climbed out of bed despite the pain.

Just standing up and taking a few steps makes me feel much better.

He held onto the tables, chairs and benches in the room and slowly moved towards the door. He accidentally kicked the corner of the table and was in so much pain that he lost his balance and fell forward uncontrollably.

"Master Gao!"

Song Baoyuan, who happened to enter the room, was startled and hurried forward to help him.

This moment feels like a hug.

Gao Luoshu's nose was filled with the unique fragrance of a woman, which made him panic and his heart beat faster.

"It hurts!" he wailed, gasping for air.

My body sagged, and my ears turned red. I didn't know if it was because of the pain or something else.

"I'll help you back."

Song Baoyuan supported him and walked towards the Arhat couch step by step.

Gao Luoshu kept mumbling, "It hurts, it hurts, it hurts so much!"

Song Baoyuan felt uneasy after hearing this. "Did you get hurt? I'll go get a doctor for you."

After placing Gao Luoshu back on the couch, she turned and ran.

“Hey hey!”

Gao Luoshu hurriedly grabbed her and subconsciously said to keep her, "Don't leave!"

Song Baoyuan paused, confused.

"Actually, it doesn't hurt that much. It would be much better if you were here."

Gao Luoshu's eyes were evasive, and his words were incoherent. "What I mean is, I'm fine, you don't have to worry. But, I also need someone to accompany me. Otherwise, it's very inconvenient. So, can you not leave?"

"Just keep me company."

Song Baoyuan was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, "Mr. Gao, are you..."

Gao Luoshu pursed his lips and felt his mouth dry.

"Miss your mother?"

Gao Luoshu: “Ah?”

Song Baoyuan sighed, "When I was injured before, I felt exactly the same as you do now. If you miss your mother, I can send someone to your house to let her know."

"No, no, no!" Gao Luoshu was in a complicated mood and quickly shook his head, "No need."

"Don't be embarrassed if you miss mom or home."

“Really not necessary!”

Seeing how determined he was, Song Baoyuan said nothing more, "So there's no need to find a doctor?"

"No need!" Gao Luoshu's mood calmed down a lot, "You..."

The corner of his mouth curled up slightly with a hint of bitterness, "You don't treat me as your son, do you?"

Song Baoyuan was stunned, not understanding why he thought so, "No."

"That's good." Gao Luoshu murmured in relief, but also curiously, "Then, then in your heart, what am I, what is my identity?"

Song Baoyuan thought for a moment and asked, "Friend?"

Fortunately, fortunately, Gao Luoshu thought to himself.

Although it’s not a good answer, at least there is still a chance.

Just at this moment, Cen Zhou walked into the room, and as usual, without saying a word, he put down the medicine bowl and left.

Everyone is used to him being like this, and no one thinks it's wrong.

Gao Luoshu wanted to raise his arm, but looked hesitant.

"It hurts so much, I can't lift my arm. This bowl is so heavy, I can't lift it."

"Let me help you." Song Baoyuan walked to the table.

Just as she was about to move, she saw Cen Zhou coming back and picking up the bowl before her.

And said, "I'll feed it."

Gao Luoshu: “?”

He saw Cen Zhou approaching him with a cold expression, and he had a bad feeling at that moment.

As he expected, Cen Zhou roughly pinched his chin and poured the liquid into his mouth.

Gao Luoshu cursed in his heart. This guy and Jiang Keyu are simply "Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Chick", and have no humanity at all!

“Ahem!”

Cen Zhou had a blank expression on his face. He picked up the empty bowl and turned to leave without any hesitation, without any unnecessary movements, and without wasting any time.

Song Baoyuan was stunned.

But on a brighter note, "Cen Zhou has grown a lot. He used to dislike interacting with people, but now he's actually eager to feed you medicine."

"Hehe, why do you care about this? You call this enthusiasm?" Gao Luoshu slandered.

He spoke unclearly and Song Baoyuan couldn't hear what he said at all.

Seeing his painful expression, I asked tentatively, "Is the medicine too bitter?"

Gao Luoshu waved his hand.

How can medicine be bitter?

"I'll go get you some New Year's snacks."

“Ahem!”

Before Gao Luoshu could recover, Song Baoyuan had already run out.

This is real enthusiasm, he thought.

I am really impressed by them all.

Song Baoyuan searched for her daughter in the teahouse and finally found her in the kitchen.

The little kid squatted by the stove, holding a wooden stick in his hand, his face covered in gray and black.

"What is Sui Sui doing here?"

Jiang Suisui turned around when she heard the voice and said, "Mom! I'm roasting sweet potatoes. I'll give them to you when they're ready!"

Song Baoyuan walked behind her and heard her counting in a low voice.

"One for mom, one for dad, one for me, and two for Brother Xiaozhou, a total of six!"

Song Baoyuan laughed, "Five! And why do Mom and Dad only have one, but Brother Xiaozhou has two?"

"Because it's Brother Xiaozhou's birthday!"

Jiang Suisui was stunned for a moment after she finished speaking, then she covered her mouth after realizing what was happening. "It's over, Brother Xiaozhou won't let me tell anyone!"

Song Baoyuan was amused by her cute appearance, "So it's Brother Xiaozhou's birthday, but on a birthday, you should eat longevity noodles."

"But I don't know how to cook noodles, I only know how to roast sweet potatoes!"

Jiang Suisui pouted, remembering that her mother always cooked longevity noodles for her father's birthday.

She stood up and grabbed the corner of her mother's clothes.

"Mom, can you help me make noodles for Brother Xiaozhou, or teach me?"

Song Baoyuan "rescued" the hem of her skirt from her daughter's black claws and replied with a smile: "Okay, when your sweet potatoes are baked, mother will cook longevity noodles for your brother Xiaozhou!"

"good!"

When taking snacks from Sui Sui, do I need to pick them out of Sui Sui's mouth?

Gao Luoshu thought depressedly, why hasn't she come back after so long?

Finally, he heard footsteps and looked towards the door.

But the person who came in was Jiang Keyu.

"Why are you here?" Gao Luoshu couldn't hide his disgust.

Jiang Keyu hesitated and glanced behind him, "Who are you expecting?"

Gao Luoshu's eyelids twitched. He caught a glimpse of the paper bag in his hand and changed the subject. "Preserved fruit? Thank you."

"You're welcome." Jiang Keyu put the bag of candied fruit on the table without any intention of opening it.

"After all, it has nothing to do with you. This is for my daughter and me... and her mother."

"I don't care who you give it to, just give me a bite!" Gao Luoshu was anxious to remove the taste from his mouth.

Jiang Keyu glanced at him and walked out the door, "Eat it if you can get it."

Gao Luoshu: “…”

Is it a human?

The table is so far away from him! He is a disabled patient!

Jiang Keyu, who was looking for her daughter, turned the corner on the second floor and just missed the mother and daughter who were going up to the third floor with sweet potatoes.

Before entering the house, Jiang Suisui shouted, "Uncle Gao! Please have some sweet potatoes!"

"It's hot!" She couldn't help it, threw the sweet potato away and touched her ear.

The sweet potato rolled behind the door. Song Baoyuan tried to pick it up, but it was still too hot and she couldn't lift it.

"Uncle Gao, wait a moment!"

Gao Luoshu was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

Both mother and daughter burned their hands, and they squatted beside the sweet potato in the same posture, covering their ears, waiting for it to cool down.

"You, you... Xiao Si?"

An uninvited guest walked into the door.

Gao Luoshu was surprised by Sheng Qinyin's sudden arrival.

Moreover, the former's face looked unhappy and he seemed angry.

"Third brother."

Sheng Qinyin walked into the house and did not see the mother and daughter blocked by the door.

"Why are you here?"

Gao Luoshu was suspicious, with empty hands, and didn't look like he came to visit him.

Jiang Keyu clearly heard Sui Sui's voice, so she turned back and appeared at the door, but there was no sign of the little guy.

He was also surprised to see Sheng Qinyin.

But Sheng Qinyin was looking for him.

"You were the one who arranged for the people in the palace to mislead me!"

Without any preface, Sheng Qinyin directly questioned.

It turned out that they were here to call for censure. Jiang Keyu said calmly, "That was the teacher's arrangement."

"You do whatever he tells you to do? Didn't I tell you not to interfere?"

"Wake up!" Jiang Keyu didn't want to hear her yelling, "That's the imperial palace, isn't that where you should be?"

"What does that have to do with you?"

Sheng Qiyin said angrily, "Didn't you say you didn't like me? Why are you trying to stop me from marrying someone else?"

What is the relationship between the two? Jiang Keyu doesn't understand.

"Don't you feel guilty for doing something like this to ruin someone's marriage, Jiang Shaoqing?"

Sheng Qiyin suddenly choked up, "You won't marry me, and you won't let me marry someone else? You're really going too far!"

"that……"

Seeing that the situation was about to get out of control, Gao Luoshu had no choice but to speak up, "How about I say something fair?"

Sheng Qiyin ignored his words and just stared at Jiang Keyu with red eyes, "What do you mean?"

Jiang Keyu sighed silently and said calmly, "I don't know what you misunderstood, but there has never been any romantic relationship between us. I didn't let you enter the palace because, firstly, it was your teacher's request, and secondly, we are friends, and I don't want you to enter that dangerous place."

"friend?"

Sheng Qiyin sneered, "Because of you, I wasted my best years. Now everyone laughs at my age! And you tell me that you only see me as a friend?"

She stepped back repeatedly, "I tell you, Jiang Keyu, you either love me or I will hate you for the rest of my life!"

She turned around, slammed the door and left.

Suddenly, the door was gone, and the mother and daughter who were waiting for the sweet potatoes were exposed to Jiang Keyu.

Song Baoyuan was like a mouse that had stolen something and was suddenly caught in the light, and she froze with guilt.

She covered her daughter's ears with both hands, fearing that the child would understand something she shouldn't hear.

Who knew that Miss Sheng was so emotional when she arrived, and it would be inappropriate for her to leave at any time. She accidentally overheard a drama of love, hate and vengeance.

The sudden appearance of the mother and daughter stunned Jiang Keyu.

His fair-skinned "wife" half-hugged his dirty daughter, both pairs of eyes looking at him with extraordinary innocence.

So weird.

"Why are you here?"

Song Baoyuan's eyes dodged, and after a long while, she could only utter two words, "Coincidence."

Jiang Suisui blinked, picked up the sweet potato and grinned.

"Daddy, do you want to eat sweet potatoes?"

Jiang Keyu: “…”