After leaving Princess Chongyue's residence, Duan Shi did not forget to show a dignified smile: "...Burying the box was after all many years ago. Now there are no servants and maids in the Princess's mansion. It is really troublesome to explain. Who knows, it might even alarm the Saint."
"The Saint is busy worshipping his ancestors, and Yangzhou has just experienced such an incident. He is worried... At this critical moment, if I disturb the Saint over such a trivial matter, what will happen?"
Chang Suining nodded in admiration: "Madam, you have thought it through very carefully."
Duan said, "We only dreamed of some clues. It's still unknown whether we can find them. We are just trying. Imagine if we rashly mobilized a large number of people on a day like Double Ninth Festival for a dream that we don't know whether it is true or not. If it gets out, it will make us look too weird and delusional... Ningning, is this the truth?"
Chang Suining nodded again: "That's right."
Duan concluded, "After all, I was just taking back my own things... This can't be considered stealing."
In short, one has to maintain one's image in front of the younger generation. It would be a serious sin if one teaches the children bad things.
As soon as Duan finished speaking, she saw a maid passing by. She hurriedly pulled Chang Suining down and squatted, holding her breath and hiding behind the bushes.
The servant who squatted down immediately after him was in tears when he saw this.
The lady said she didn't steal, but her expression and actions...
In short, the only innocent thing about the lady is her mouth!
Who could have imagined that working for the wife of the Duke of Zheng would lead to the point of becoming a thief?
Fortunately, when his wife went out this morning, she glanced at the crowd and finally called out his name because his chest was the highest and he looked the best among all the others. He was so proud of himself.
It was not until his lady rewarded him with five taels of silver on the way that he realized that he would have to do a big job today... Now it seems that not only is it a big job, but it may also turn into a disaster if he is not careful.
The servant holding the box hated his own chest so much that he didn't know how to live or die this morning and wanted to beat it up.
After the maid walked away, a few people came out from behind the bushes stealthily.
Fortunately, Princess Chongyue's mansion is now ownerless, and there are not many servants. Also, because Chang Suining intentionally or unintentionally chose to take a small path, he seldom met anyone afterwards.
"It seems to be the garden in front."
After deliberately taking Duan to wander around two gardens and making sure that no one was following or paying attention to them, Chang Suining pointed forward.
Duan said uncertainly: "...really?"
Chang Suining nodded: "It looks the same as in the dream."
Duan's expression immediately became complicated, with a hint of retreat.
"Madam, what's wrong?" Chang Suining asked knowingly.
"Did you see that this small garden is the only one in the Princess's Mansion that is neglected? There is a reason for this. I have heard His Highness say it before..." Duan said, her tone becoming nervous: "There was a ghost in that small garden. Normally, no one dares to approach it."
Chang Suining showed an expression of understanding.
Otherwise why would she have buried it here?
If it were somewhere else, Duan Zhenyi might have found it after digging deep into the ground.
She seemed to hesitate for a moment: "If you are really scared, then don't go."
The servant, who felt that the five taels of silver were earned more and more by twists and turns, nodded like pounding garlic, right, right, it 's not too late to turn back! Duan looked up at the sun and said, "In broad daylight, I don't think it will..."
As I said this, my heart suddenly skipped a beat, but today is the Double Ninth Festival!
That ghost dares to make trouble on ordinary days, so on a day like this, he must be making all kinds of noises, somersaults and making a big fuss, right?
Thinking of this, Duan took two steps back.
She has always believed in ghosts and gods, otherwise she would not be standing here just because of a dream.
At this time, he said uneasily: "Then...then let's go back."
Just when the servant was about to breathe a sigh of relief, he heard the girl from the Chang family utter a four-word formula that could overcome all difficulties:
"But now we are here."
Chang Suining looked towards the garden and suggested, "Why don't you wait here, Madam? I'll go over and take a look myself."
Duan was moved by what she heard, and if it weren't for her responsibility as an elder, she would have almost nodded.
She grabbed the girl's forearm: "Silly child... aren't you afraid?"
"Don't worry, ma'am. I'm never afraid of this."
Otherwise she would be scared to death when she looked in the mirror every day.
Even if there really are ghosts, they can't be more vicious than her. With her murderous deeds, she is an existence that ghosts would avoid in the entire underworld.
"Madam, just wait." Chang Suining looked at the servant and said, "Let's go."
Servant: “?”
Can he accompany his wife? But his wife seemed to be hesitant, but she had already made a decision: "Then I...stay and keep watch?"
Chang Suining nodded.
You can choose not to take Duan’s things, but you cannot choose not to take her things.
But she had just taken a few steps with the servant when Duan gritted her teeth and followed.
"No, I'm worried after all... Let's go together." Duan grabbed Chang Suining's arm and said in an elder's tone, "How can I let a child like you take risks?"
Among the storybooks she hid in the box, there were a few that were a bit unruly. If the child looked through them out of curiosity, she would not only not be able to dream of becoming a mother-in-law, but would probably find it difficult to even be a human being.
This is also one of the reasons why she chose to come here secretly.
Besides...if it's a haunted place, she would be more scared if she stayed here alone, at least she would have someone to keep her company!
So the few of them finally sneaked into the small garden.
The garden had been unattended for a long time, and the dry weeds were taller than half a person. At this time of year, signs of desolation and decay could be seen everywhere, except for a few chrysanthemums that were quietly blooming. The wind made a humming sound as it passed through the corridor covered with cobwebs, and Duan also wanted to hum when she heard it.
She suppressed her fear and looked around, trying not to think about those horrible things.
"Peach tree..." Duan pointed forward: "There is one over there!"
Chang Suining looked at the old peach tree and said, "It looks a bit like it."
Having said that, he walked over to confirm.
Duan held her arm and followed her closely.
As she walked like this, Duan suddenly became absent-minded and subconsciously looked at the girl beside her.
It's strange, the other party is just a junior to her, but for some reason, she feels much more at ease just following this child like this.
The girl walked towards the peach tree calmly, without looking around, as if she was not afraid at all, and didn't even care about any ghosts or evil things.
Duan held the arm that seemed slender at first glance, and at this moment, for some unknown reason, she tightened her grip a little. When she quietly checked it, she couldn't help but be surprised. How could the little girl's arm be so strong!
Sure enough, courage depends on strength.
This sentence was said by His Highness, and Duan suddenly thought of her Highness.
She used to like holding His Highness' arm like this, following His Highness and listening to His Highness talk about the thrilling stories on the battlefield.
At this moment, Duan was looking at the profile of the girl in front of her, and she suddenly had an illusion... It was as if she was still young, His Highness was still there, and she was still His Highness's follower, and only she could hold His Highness's arm.
In the past, whenever Her Highness returned to the capital to be a princess, she would wear a Duan Zhenyi in addition to her clothes and jewelry.
While Duan turned her head in a daze, Chang Suining had already stopped.
Duan tried to go forward and almost hit the peach tree, but fortunately Chang Suining pulled her back.
Chang Suining looked at her and asked, "Madam, are you really scared?"
Could it be that this incident was going to completely scare Duan Zhenyi out of his already limited brain?
"…It's really creepy." Duan came back to her senses, looked around carefully, and then looked at the peach tree: "Is it here?"
"It's just like in the dream." Chang Suining said, "Why don't we dig it out and give it a try?"
Duan then signaled his servant to come forward.
The servant opened the box. It seemed empty, but there was a compartment at the bottom, in which was a short shovel.
Chang Suining measured it with his feet and pointed to a spot five steps away from the peach tree: "Try here."
The servant started digging. "Go ahead and dig. What we're going to earn today is the five taels of reward from working hard on the tip of the knife." So, let's go for it.
Fortunately, it had rained a few days ago and no one usually passes by here, so the soil was soft and easy to dig.
At this time, clouds blocked the sunlight, and it became darker. Duan was already afraid, and now looking at the shovels of soil piled aside, a layer of cold sweat broke out on his back.
Her mood at the moment was more like robbing a tomb than digging for treasure.
Let them rob the tombs, and now they just hope they can really steal something. After all, they are already here and they are afraid enough.
At this moment, the servant suddenly paused: "Madam...it seems like there is something!"
Duan's eyes lit up slightly, and then she let go of Chang Suining's arm and went forward to take a look: "Quick, dig some more!"
The servant continued digging around the hard object, and gradually a square object revealed its original shape.
Duan was pleasantly surprised: "It is this box!"
She urged happily: "Move it up quickly!"
The servant agreed, dropped the shovel in his hand, and tried to lift the box that was buried quite deeply.
This box is finely crafted. Its weight is so great, and it is filled with things. Even if it is placed on flat ground, it is difficult for one person to lift it, not to mention that it has been buried here for many years, and its bottom seems to be rooted in the soil.
The servant tried to move it for a long time but failed. Just as he was about to pick up a shovel to loosen the soil under the box, he heard the girl's voice: "Let me do it."
The servant was stunned. He couldn't even move it, so how could a little girl...
Before he could even say a word of hesitation, the young girl came forward, stretched out her hands to grab the rings on both sides of the box, shook it left and right a few times, then squatted slightly, exerted force with her hands, and actually lifted the box up!
Servant: “…”
He suddenly felt unworthy of accepting the five taels of silver from his wife.
Duan was surprised and covered her mouth - the tendons on the arms were not for nothing! If she married a young lady like this, it would be no problem to beat her son who needed to be disciplined, but her son was not up to the task.
Chang Suining put the box aside. Duan hurried over and saw that the box was locked. Before she had time to worry, she saw Chang Suining took the shovel from the servant, raised it up and then dropped it, and with a "clang" sound, he smashed the rusty lock open very neatly.
Chang Suining threw the shovel aside and said, "Madam, open it and take a look."
Duan was immersed in the enjoyment of being able to reap the benefits from beginning to end. With a comfortable smile on her face, she squatted down impatiently and opened the box.
However, as soon as her eyes fell on the things in the box, the smile on her face faded.
"Madam, is there something wrong?" Seeing her expression, Chang Suining also half-knelt down to take a look.
"No, no..." Duan's voice softened. She reached out and picked up a jade pendant carved with a crane. Her eyes suddenly felt sour. This was something the prince often wore when he was alive.
Just when Chang Suining felt that she was about to burst into tears, Duan choked up and said, "Wei De, bring us the boxes we brought."
The servant complied and moved the box to his lady's side.
Duan then began to pack the things into her box one by one.
Every time she picked up an item, there was sadness in her eyes as if she was missing her old friend, but this did not stop her from picking up the next one.
She sent the servant aside to keep watch, but the curious girl beside her could not be sent away. When Duan picked up the storybooks, she seemed much more hurried and had no time to recall anything about them.
But the girl asked her curiously, "Madam, do you also like to read storybooks?"
Duan suddenly became nervous, her hands kept moving, and she tried to speak naturally: "...I don't really like to watch these, it's because Her Royal Highness the Princess likes them, so I occasionally watch them with her."
Chang Suining: “…Is that so.”
If the two of them recognized each other one day, it would probably be a torture for Duan Zhenyi.
At this moment, her eyes fell on the corner of the box. As Duan took out most of the things, the small object that was not eye-catching in it finally appeared in Chang Suining's sight.
This was the purpose of her visit.
While Duan was not noticing, Chang Suining touched two small stones from the edge of her skirt.
A light "swish" sound came from the grass behind him, and there seemed to be a cool breeze blowing across the back of his neck. Duan was suddenly startled, his hair stood on end, and he subconsciously looked back.
Chang Suining quickly took the thing out, put his hand down by his side, and asked Duan: "What are you looking at, Madam?"
Duan turned back stiffly, her voice trembling slightly: "Sui Ning, did you hear any strange noises just now?"
Chang Suining shook his head.
Duan had already imagined a bloody evil ghost hiding behind the bushes. She did not dare to look back at all. She only felt a pair of bloody eyes staring at her from behind - reading all kinds of storybooks when she was young really harmed her!
She quickly packed the remaining things into her own box, and urged the servants to come and put the old box back and cover it with soil again.
But when the servant came forward, Duan looked at the box she brought with her, which was full of old things, and suddenly said, "No, it seems... there is something missing."
Chang Suining was stunned.
Even though he was so scared, he was still counting? He remembered the things inside so clearly, he must be counting them in his dreams.
Duan looked around the box again to make sure he didn't miss it.
Since she didn't miss it, there was only one possibility - it was taken away by someone else.
But who could this other person be?
Duan already had the answer in his mind.
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