Chapter 5: Fourth Master: Go get that person to me now!
"The people in the kitchen are going too far!" Shanzha came back angrily a moment later: "You gave them your hairpin, but you only let me take back four side dishes!"
Wen Jiu saw the food and suddenly stood up: "Don't be angry, don't be angry, sit down and eat first."
Braised pork, roasted spare ribs, stir-fried cutlets, and a plate of fried eggs. Although they are traditional methods and a little different from those made by my grandfather, the skills are not unfounded.
Shanzha wanted to say something, but finally held it back and sat down to eat and drink with Wen Jiu.
The two of them ate until their stomachs were full, and there were still a few pieces of braised pork left. They really couldn't eat any more, so Shanzha got up and wanted to clean up.
"Don't throw it away, save it for the next meal."
He stopped Shan Haw with warm wine, carefully placed the meat on a plate, pushed it to the middle of the table to prevent it from falling, and then drank the tea in small sips with satisfaction.
Shanzha's nose was sore when she saw this. What happened to her sister? She was very considerate on weekdays. The meals she ate were not bad compared to those of the concubines, or even the princesses.
In the past, she would not eat the food sent from the kitchen unless it was exquisite.
I’ll get angry if the food isn’t presented well.
Now, she treats those little leftovers as treasures and collects them.
"Sister, Shanzha still has some silver. We don't need to eat the leftovers. We can even let you eat braised pork tomorrow."
Shanzha took out all the money he had saved over the years and stuffed it all into Wenjiu's hands.
He didn't take the warm wine and just touched her head: "Girl, having too much food to finish is also a kind of happiness. I just like to see the leftovers and feel satisfied."
If she died tomorrow, she could still eat a few more bites...
"There is still some hot water. Let's wash up together and go to bed early." Xiandai had already died once, and now she had a chance to eat and sleep well, so she was content.
This cool pavilion truly lived up to its name, especially in winter. The two girls covered themselves with whatever sheets and curtains they could find to keep warm.
"Sister, are we going to stay in Qingliang Pavilion from now on?" In the bed, Shanzha leaned lightly on Wenjiu's shoulder, her voice trembling slightly.
Wenjiu helped her cover the quilt: "Don't think too much, sister will make this place look the way you like, go to sleep."
If she is still alive.
The room was very cold, large and empty. On the wall hung a portrait of the prince, who looked awe-inspiring without even getting angry, and was quite frightening.
The north wind was blowing outside the window, and the outer door could not be closed tightly. Occasionally, snowflakes rolled into the house through the gaps. Under the moonlight, the inside of the house was clearly visible, and there was really no place that Shanzha liked.
Just at this moment, nestled beside his sister, listening to her talking to him in such a gentle voice, Shanzha inexplicably believed her, and fell asleep with a smile on his face.
"Really, I really like my sister today..."
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The Fourth Master hasn't had a good night's sleep for many days.
When he was woken up from his sleep, it was already dimly light outside and the Fourth Master was distracted for a moment.
"Hiss~"
The Fourth Master touched the back of his head and gasped in pain, as the memories of yesterday came flooding back.
He gritted his teeth: "Warm! Wine!"
After hearing this, Su Peisheng immediately came up and replied with a smile: "Master, I knew that you would miss Miss Wenjiu when you woke up early. Now she has been settled in the Qingliang Pavilion in the northwest corner..."
Thinking of his sister's words about supporting each other, Su Peisheng smiled and added, "The girl is very worried about your health. She said you haven't slept well for a long time, and she deliberately reminded me not to wake you..."
The Fourth Master clenched his fists until they creaked. "Oh, I really should thank her very much."
Su Peisheng couldn't help but marvel at her. After serving her in the bedroom, she was able to make the Fourth Master miss her so much. What a great trick! He became more and more determined to make friends with her.
"Su Peisheng!" The Fourth Master's lips curled up with a cruel smile: "Bring her to me now!"
Su Peisheng was in a dilemma: "Master, you slept late today, and now it's only three quarters of an hour before the court..."
I want to find someone to sleep with me early in the morning!!!
Is this still the same pure and simple master he used to be?
"Forget it, let me wash up first." The Fourth Master thought, just let her live until the end of the court!
Two hours later, the Fourth Master returned striding back against the wind and snow.
As soon as he entered the yard, he started giving orders.
"Go and bring the warm wine."
Su Peisheng was stunned, and then he realized that his master really took the warm wine to heart!
He responded hurriedly and sent a eunuch to pick him up.
Who among the servants serving in the front yard doesn’t know that the warm wine from the Fourth Master is special?
Just for the matter of picking up the person, several eunuchs were fighting over the task.
On this side, the Fourth Master took off his cloak only after entering the house.
Another young eunuch came in hurriedly to reply.
"My Lord, Aunt Wen, who works for the Empress Defei, has arrived. She said she is here to give you a reward."
The fourth master paused while holding the teacup: "Please come in."
"Good luck to you, Lord Beile. The Queen heard that you took in the wine warmer in your room, and she was very happy this morning.
Your backyard is already too quiet. Among all the yards of the gentlemen, yours is the only one with few people.
The Empress said that you should have had more caring people around you long ago."
Aunt Wen looked at the Fourth Master's expression calmly and saw that the Master didn't even raise his eyelids.
Aunt Wen wasn't surprised either. She just smiled and continued, "My Lord, the Queen recently got a painting called 'Kuaixue Shiqing Tie'. I know you like it, so I specially asked a servant to bring it to you."
The Fourth Master only nodded slightly, his voice unable to tell whether he was happy or sad: "Thank you, Mother."
Aunt Wen was an elder who served Concubine De. Facing the Fourth Master's indifference, she pretended not to notice, her smile unchanged: "I will definitely bring back what Prince Beile said to Her Majesty. I think Her Majesty will be happy."
By the way, the Empress also said that the Fourteenth Master’s calligraphy has not improved much recently, so please take a closer look at him…”
The Fourth Master glanced at Aunt Wen calmly before lowering his gaze and saying, "Don't worry, Mother."
When Aunt Wen heard this, a huge stone fell from her heart: "Your Majesty is most worried about Fourteenth Master's studies. With your help, Lord Beile, Your Majesty will be able to rest assured." The Fourth Master loved this calligraphy copybook the most, but somehow it was snatched back by Fourteenth Master.
Recently, the Fourteenth Master got tired of playing with it and threw it aside, so the Empress asked her to bring it to the Fourth Master.
I think the Fourth Master must be unhappy, but fortunately he was not embarrassed.
Then, Aunt Wen suddenly patted her head and said, "Look at me, I'm getting old and confused. The Queen also gave some things to the girl Wenjiu, and brought them along." Speaking of Wenjiu, Aunt Wen couldn't help but smile.
The Fourth Master's face remained expressionless, but his fists were clenched so tightly that they made a crackling sound.
Aunt Wen was uneasy when she saw the Fourth Master like this. Even though she was quite anxious, she knew when to proceed and retreated. She immediately bowed and said, "The things have been delivered. I will take my leave now. I have to go back and report to Her Majesty."
The Fourth Master: "Well, Su Peisheng, send Auntie off."
Su Peisheng immediately came forward with a smile on his face: "Auntie, please."
"Aunt, you are Miss Wenjiu's biological aunt. I had originally arranged for you to meet Miss Wenjiu, but Miss Wenjiu has just been to the emperor's bedchamber and is quite tired. I naturally feel sorry for her. Please bear with me." After leaving the door, Su Peisheng said with some sincerity.
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