The further you go in, the fewer people there are.
But Jiuer felt that it was getting more dangerous.
Her keen intuition told her that even in the dark places where there seemed to be no one, there were eyes all around.
Several times, she even felt that passers-by doubted her or saw through her.
After walking for a long time, I didn't encounter any obstacles.
Jiuer simply didn't care. If she was caught, she would just reveal her identity and say she was Duan Rong's friend.
She observed the layout of the general's mansion openly.
The layout of the general's mansion was also very grand, and Jiuer also saw a martial arts training ground.
However, after passing the martial arts training ground, the scenery suddenly changed.
What comes into view is a pond, which divides the general's mansion into two distinct areas. The garden courtyard hidden behind the green trees is the back mansion. A wooden arch bridge spans the pond, becoming the only access to the backyard.
Under the sunlight, the surface of the pond reflects golden light, and purple water lilies are blooming in the water.
The pond is surrounded by green trees and colorful summer flowers, and the cicadas in early summer are beginning to emerge.
Close your eyes and listen, and you will hear the sound of flowing water slowly.
This pond is obviously filled with fresh water. Standing here, you can hear the occasional chirping of cicadas and the faint scent of water lilies, which makes you feel indescribably relaxed and happy.
It’s as if this world is separated from the hustle and bustle outside, as if they are two completely different worlds.
It is completely different from the simple and rough appearance outside the general's mansion!
It was obviously taken care of by someone.
Jiuer tilted her head and was about to move forward when a middle-aged man with a cold face and expression came over from the other end of the arch bridge. When he saw Jiuer, he frowned slightly.
"Which hospital do you work for? Why are you here?"
"I……"
Jiuer had just opened her mouth when a somewhat old but kind voice sounded from behind the green shade on the opposite side, "Xiaoyan, who are you talking to?"
The sound of a wheelchair turning was heard. Jiuer looked out curiously and saw an old man with white hair and beard sitting in a wheelchair, rolling the wheelchair out.
Although the old man was old, he had a ruddy complexion.
However, Jiuer could tell at a glance that there was something wrong with the old man's expression. He didn't look like a normal old man, but more like a three or five-year-old child.
At this moment, the old man was looking at Jiuer curiously across the pond full of water lilies.
Jiuer raised her little hand and waved at him with a smile.
The old man was confused for a while, then suddenly realized and said happily, "It turns out that she is Duan Rong's young wife!"
He waved to Jiuer happily, "Little girl, come here, come to grandpa. Grandpa hasn't seen you for a long time... Why haven't you come to visit grandpa for so long?"
"Did Duan Rong bully you? Tell grandpa and I'll take care of it for you and give him a lesson!"
The old man blew his beard and glared.
Jiuer, "..." This is very magical and weird.
At this moment, the middle-aged man called "Xiaoyan" also looked at Jiuer.
Seems to be measuring something.
Jiuer gave him an innocent smile.
After a while, Yan Qing said calmly, "Since you broke into here today, I won't punish you. But if you see anything here and leak it..."
They are all old hands, Jiuer understands this.
Immediately raised his hand to assure, "I didn't see anything!"
Yan Qing nodded, "You can go."
Jiuer came to the general's mansion to find the old general in the rumors and see what his health condition was like.
If I can help, it would be a way of thanking Duan Rong for taking care of me during this period of time.
Although the current situation is different from what she expected, Jiuer has no intention of leaving immediately since she has come here and encountered this person.
Jiuer was thinking about how to approach the old general who was like a child, when the general spoke again with some displeasure, "Xiaoyan, are you bullying my little girl too? Do you think I'm dead?"
"Little girl, come here. I'll see who dares to bully you!" He patted the seat of the wheelchair angrily.
Facing the middle-aged man's gaze again, Jiuer shrugged even more innocently.
"Since the old general likes you, you can go over."
Jiuer acted flattered and reluctantly said, "Okay then."
As soon as he finished speaking, a gust of wind came running in front of the old man.
Difficult?
What a bummer!
All without disguising.
To conceal one's mistake in front of a smart person is just to bring shame upon oneself.
She smiled brightly at the old man, "Old man, do you know me?"
The old man looked at her dumbfounded expression and said, "Duan Rong's young wife, how could I not know her?"
Then he rolled his eyes and whispered like a child, "You little girl, you are so naughty. You put all these messy things on your face to scare me, do you think I can't recognize you?"
He clapped his hands happily, "You lose, I've found out!"
Jiuer was sure that he was not pretending to be stupid, but he had indeed seen through her disguise!
Jiuer glanced at the middle-aged man out of the corner of her eye, only to see that he had already crossed the arch bridge and was walking over there.
Jiuer narrowed her eyes and suddenly smiled.
I'm really showing off my skills in front of an expert today, tsk.
It was obvious that people had already seen through her tricks, but they just didn't expose her.
The people in the General's Mansion are not easy to mess with...
"Little girl? What are you doing? Are you thinking about that kid Duan Rong? He won't be back until tonight."
Jiuer smiled and said, "Old man, give me your hand, let's play a game."
General Duan immediately retracted his hands and hid them. "I'm not sick. Why do you want to feel my pulse like others do?"
Jiuer blinked, "I didn't say you were sick," she stretched out her hand, "Then it's my turn to stretch out my hand."
The old general was still a little skeptical, and after a long while he stretched out his hand again, "Well, grandpa will play with you. But you can't trick grandpa into drinking that bitter stuff like those other people did!"
Jiuer immediately spat in disgust, "I hate bitter things the most. I don't like them either!"
The old general instantly found a soulmate and completely let down his guard.
She lovingly took Jiuer's hand and said, "Girl, it's so lively outside today. Xiaoyan said that Duan Rong is getting married. Are you going to marry in soon?"
What does this have to do with anything? Could it be that Duan Rong's grandfather would think that every girl he saw was Duan Rong's wife?
Jiuer didn't want to argue or explain to an old man who was obviously mentally abnormal, so she just smiled, calmed the old man down, and quietly held the old man's hand and took his pulse.
After a moment, Jiuer frowned slightly.
The old general had suffered a great loss of health.
"Girl, girl, are you hungry? I have hidden a plate of delicious snacks. Can I get them for you?"
"I'm not hungry," she squatted down, "Old man, can I give you a leg massage?"
The old general was unhappy, "What do you mean old man? You should call me grandfather instead!"
Jiuer pretended not to hear and said with a smile, "Then shall I start?"
After she finished speaking, she clenched her hands into fists and gave the old general a heavy massage on his legs.
The bones were fine, but there was no response at all.
Jiuer tried many methods, but there was really no response.
After examining from all directions, Jiuer soon had an idea in her mind.
General Duan's physical condition was damaged, probably from previous battles. But General Duan's current state of mind and inability to walk could only mean that he had been poisoned by some terrible poison...
Although the poison was removed, it left such sequelae.
It is hard to say whether this situation can be restored, and the hope is not very high.
If we knew more clearly, we might be able to come up with a corresponding solution.
Jiuer played with General Duan for a while until the old man became exhausted and fell asleep, then Jiuer quietly left.
She knew that there must be someone secretly guarding General Duan, so she left with peace of mind.
As soon as Jiuer left, a secret guard flew to General Duan and pushed the old man back to the room to prevent him from catching a cold.
The middle-aged man from before soon appeared at the other end of the bridge.
A guard stepped forward and said, "Butler Yan, the girl just now..."
"The master has been protecting that person recently." Yan Qing said lightly.
The guard sighed, "No wonder Yang Ma at the side door fell for her trick."
"But why did this girl suddenly think of breaking into our general's mansion? And she unexpectedly met the old general and saw his condition. If..."
"What? Do you need to question someone that the master trusts?" Yan Qing's tone was still indifferent, but there was a kind of chilling coldness in it that made people feel frightened.
The guard immediately realized that he had made a big mistake. "I was stupid. Please punish me, Steward Yan!"
Yan Qing did not punish him, but said calmly without any emotion, "If you make such a mistake again next time, this general's mansion will no longer be suitable for you to stay."
…
It was much easier for Jiuer to leave the general's mansion than to get in.
Seeing that it was still early, Jiuer went to Su Mansion.
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