Chapter 78 The world is difficult
When Zhou Yunshu returned to the square with the list, the selection of the saint had already ended.
Uncle He looked at Zhou Yunshu who had returned and frowned, "Where have you been for so long?"
Zhou Yunshu said apologetically, "I couldn't find Master Zhang."
"Then he probably went back to his own yard." Uncle He said unsatisfiedly, "If he couldn't find it, he should have come back earlier. He still has so many things to deal with."
"yes."
Uncle He was very satisfied with Zhou Yunshu's obedience, so he specially asked her to take the list of ten selected saints back.
When they went back, several people missed lunch. Fortunately, although they missed the big pot meal, there was a small stove waiting for them.
The small stove is much richer than the big pot meal. The staple food is two multi-grain steamed buns, served with cabbage stewed with vermicelli, potatoes stewed with beans, and pickled radish.
After Zhou Yunshu finished eating all of this, Wu Yue called her away and she secretly ate two more boiled eggs.
This is a day like a thief's.
When Zhou Yunshu was called away by Uncle He again in the afternoon, the resentment in Wei Zhong's eyes was about to burst out.
These bastards are exploiting their princess even though she is pregnant!
Zhou Yunshu didn't notice Wei Zhong's resentment. At this moment, she was standing in a courtyard called Furongyuan and saw the saint who had just been selected this morning.
Wan Liqing and Baihe both showed a hint of surprise on their faces when they saw Zhou Yunshu. Later, thinking about Zhou Yunshu's reputation in the team at that time, it seemed that it was not strange that she was valued in the Red Lotus Sect.
Zhou Yunshu's task in the afternoon was very simple, because most of the people in the church were assigned to prepare for the birthday banquet of the Red Lotus Mother tomorrow. Uncle He couldn't find anyone to write the final list of the ten newly-produced saints, so he pulled Zhou Yunshu over.
Who made Zhou Yunshu so obedient and have beautiful handwriting?
After Uncle He brought Zhou Yunshu here, he left Furong Courtyard. He was the accountant of the Red Lotus Sect and had too many things to deal with, so he had no time to stay in Furong Courtyard.
In addition to the saints, Furong Courtyard also has their respective maids and four Red Lotus Envoys guarding the gate of the courtyard, so there is no need to worry about any trouble.
Zhou Yunshu is now a "man", and in order to avoid suspicion, she sat directly at the table in the main hall, ready to record the list of saints in public.
It’s just that Zhou Yunshu wanted to avoid suspicion, but the saints didn’t want to reveal some of their information to other saints.
There is a competitive relationship between them, especially the Red Lotus Mother said that she would only bring five people to Beijing, while they have ten people.
"Sir, can we go to the study to write?" The saint girl at the front of the line had a melon-shaped face and eyes full of spring, which made people feel pity for her.
"Not suitable."
The Saint continued, "Sir, having our maids waiting outside doesn't count as being alone, and..." She glanced at the other Saints around her and said, "This list is our private matter, and I'm sure no one wants to make it public."
"Saint Lady Liu is right."
"Sir, please go to the study."
"Yes, we can't stay here for long. Sir, please agree to our request~"
Zhou Yunshu listened to the requests of the beautiful ladies around her and finally nodded helplessly.
The list they need to record this time is different from the previous list during the selection. This time, the list needs to record their height, weight, measurements, as well as some specialties that can be seen and not seen.
This is also why these saints are unwilling to speak out in public. Firstly, it is indeed embarrassing to say it out loud; secondly, they want to use some of the little tricks in the boudoir as their trump cards on the right people.
When it was Wan Liqing's turn, she looked at Zhou Yunshu and didn't dare to speak for a moment.
Zhou Yunshu acted as if she didn't know Wan Liqing, and said with clear eyes: "Wan Shengnu, you can start now."
Wan Liqing looked at Zhou Yunshu cautiously, and after making sure there was no contempt in his eyes, she bit her lip and began to tell the story.
After finishing speaking, Wan Liqing stood up and paused for a moment, then turned to look at Zhou Yunshu and said, "Sir, do you think I'm trying to curry favor with the powerful and try to curry favor with the rich and powerful..."
"No." Zhou Yunshu put down her pen and looked at Wan Liqing and said, "People tend to go to higher places, and water flows to lower places. As long as Wan Shengnu feels that the path she has chosen is what she wants, then she can go for it without worry."
Wan Liqing listened to Zhou Yunshu's clear and gentle words, and her uneasy heart slowly settled down.
Zhou Yunshu watched Wan Liqing leave, and dipped her brush in ink without any concern.
The Red Lotus Cult was planning to use these saints to confuse the emperor, and she was happy to see it happen. Although the dog emperor was not dead when she died of childbirth in her previous life, he was probably not far from death.
Thinking of this, Zhou Yunshu's lips curled up, and she waited for the arrival of the next saint in a good mood.
When Lily opened the curtain, she saw the handsome figure in a red cloak sitting in front of the table. His face could only be considered handsome, but Lily couldn't take her eyes off him.
Zhou Yunshu looked up when she heard footsteps, and when she saw Lily, the corners of her mouth curled up and she gave her a faint smile.
"sit."
Lily subconsciously tidied her clothes and hair, then slowly sat down opposite Zhou Yunshu.
"Sir." Lily called out seriously and obediently.
Zhou Yunshu nodded and looked at Lily and said, "Let's get started."
Lily swallowed slightly, her throat tightening. "Sir, is there anything you would like to ask?"
For example, how did she, a prostitute and a merchant's concubine, become a candidate for the Saint, and how did she become a Saint? What on earth was she thinking of doing...
She nervously looked at the man opposite her who always looked calm and composed, and silently clenched her fists.
"As long as it's your own choice and you don't regret it, that's fine."
Lily lowered her eyes, her frostbitten fingers tucked into her long sleeves.
Zhou Yunshu looked at Lily and sighed inwardly, then said again, "Let's get started."
Lily nodded. When she talked about her strengths, she paused, looked into Zhou Yunshu's eyes for a long time before continuing to talk about the skills she had learned in serving people over the years.
This was one of her advantages in being able to enter the selection. The Red Lotus Mother hoped that they could use all their skills to tie the almighty emperor to their bed.
Every time Lily said something, it felt like her heart was being torn apart. By the time she finished speaking, her heart was bleeding and her face was pale and ugly.
She was prepared for the possibility that no one would like a woman like her, but she still didn't want to see the contempt and disgust of the man in front of her.
"It's done."
Zhou Yunshu put down the pen in a normal tone, and when she looked up, she saw Lily's face was so pale that she seemed to be about to collapse.
"Are you okay?" Zhou Yunshu frowned slightly.
When Lily heard Zhou Yunshu's caring tone, she suddenly felt like a handful of painkillers were sprinkled on her heart.
She shook her head and stood up, holding on to the table.
When she turned around to leave, Zhou Yunshu's voice came from behind again.
"Women have a hard time living in this world."
Zhou Yunshu looked at the slender figure and thought of what she had heard about Lily's life since she was a child. She said, "Lily, many things are not your fault. Learn to cherish yourself and take care of yourself."
"Um."
Lily strode away, suppressing the trembling of her whole body. Her nails dug into her palms to control her tears from falling.
She didn't dare go out like this, for fear that someone would accuse Zhou Yunshu of doing something to her.
While no one was looking, she sat down on a chair in the main room and lay down, quietly letting herself calm down.
After Zhou Yunshu finished writing the list of ten saints, she put the list away, went to the outer room, said goodbye to the saints, and returned to Ginkgo Garden.
As soon as she pushed open the door of Ginkgo Garden, she saw Wu Gui, dressed in men's clothes, playing Cuju with An Sheng. Zhou Yunshu came in and the Cuju just rolled to her feet.
An Sheng quickly hid behind Wu Gui. Wu Gui touched his little head and comforted him, then said to Zhou Yunshu, "Come with me, holding the Cuju."
"yes."
Zhou Yunshu followed Wu Gui into her and Wu Yue's yard. There was no one else in the yard. Wu Gui's voice drifted from the front, "Tonight is midnight, Eighteen Holes."
Zhou Yunshu's lips curled up, "Okay."
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