The weather is a bit hot and humid, and it looks like it's going to rain.
It hasn't rained since the beginning of summer and the air is very dry.
Gu Jiu rubbed his cheeks, needing to hydrate.
Qingmei walked into the east room carrying the freshly brewed health-promoting medicine and said, "Miss, it's time to take the medicine."
Gu Jiu was sitting on the couch, holding a book in his hands, reading intently.
She knocked on the table and said, "Put it on the table."
Qingmei put the medicine bowl on the desk, then picked up the round fan to fan Gu Jiu.
"It might rain today. If it rains, the roads will be muddy and difficult to walk on. Will you still go to Tianmen Temple as planned tomorrow, young lady?"
Gu Jiu nodded, his eyes never leaving the book. "Jinzhou has little rainfall, so this rain won't last long. Tomorrow morning, we'll head to Tianmen Temple as planned."
"I understand. I'll go pack my luggage now."
"Remember to bring all your books."
Qingmei put down her fan and said with a smile, "The girl loves reading more and more."
Gu Jiu smiled faintly, "Reading makes one wise. This unofficial history book in my hand, which I found in the master's study, has taught me many things I never knew before."
Qingmei said: "I don't understand these. But the way the young lady reads is really beautiful."
Gu Jiu looked at her and said, "You have also learned to flatter."
"I'm not flattering you. I'm sincere."
Gu Jiu smiled and said, "You are so sweet. All the snacks on the table are for you and Qingzhu. Don't be disgusted."
"Young lady, you are such a joker. Qingzhu and I love you so much, how could we dislike you? The maids in the mansion must envy us so much. Serving by your side, we can always enjoy the best snacks. You can't find such treatment anywhere else."
Gu Jiu said: "As long as you don't mind."
After the medicine had cooled down a bit, Gu Jiu picked up the bowl and drank it mouthful by mouthful.
Qingzhu stood at the door and said, "Excuse me, Miss, Yan Zi wants to see you. She said she has something important to report to you."
Jiang Yan came to see her, could it be that Xiaohong's plan was successful?
Gu Jiu put down the medicine bowl and said, "Call Yan Zi in."
"yes!"
After a moment, Jiang Yan followed Qingzhu into the east room.
"This servant has met the young lady."
Gu Jiu looked at Jiang Yan. After not seeing her for a while, she seemed more calm.
Gu Jiu secretly praised, "You said you had something important to report, what is it?"
Jiang Yan said cautiously, "Miss, Sister Xiaohong is sick. Her face is covered with rashes, which is very scary.
"I am in a panic, worried that Sister Xiaohong will pass on her illness to everyone, so I have come to ask you what to do. Should we move Sister Xiaohong out of the house?"
"If you are afraid of the disease, why do you come to see the girl? Just tell us."
Qingzhu was anxious. When she heard that Xiaohong's face was covered with rashes, she was extremely worried. She was afraid that Xiaohong had contracted an epidemic disease, and if she infected the girl, what would happen?
The girl is weak to begin with, and if she gets infected, the consequences will be disastrous.
Gu Jiu hurriedly said, "Xiao Hong has a rash on her face. This matter should not be taken lightly. Qing Zhu, take someone to take a look. If it is serious, report it to the housekeeper and have her take someone to move Xiao Hong out of the house."
"I will go right away."
Qingzhu left in a hurry.
Qingmei asked in a low voice: "Miss, is Xiaohong's illness serious?"
Gu Jiu laughed. She looked at Jiang Yan. She didn't know what tricks this girl had used to cause a rash on Xiao Hong's face.
She asked Jiang Yan, "Is Xiaohong's illness serious?"
Jiang Yan glanced at Qingmei secretly and said nothing.
Gu Jiu said, "Don't worry Qingmei. Qingmei knows everything about this matter."
Jiang Yan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Sister Qingmei was the most useful person around the girl.
"Miss, Xiaohong is just allergic."
Huh?
Gu Jiu was a little surprised.
She looked at Qingmei, "Qingmei, did you know Xiaohong has allergies?"
"I have never heard that Xiaohong has allergies."
Qingmei and Xiaohong had been together for several years, but they never knew that Xiaohong had an allergy.
Jiang Yan had only been with Xiao Hong for about half a month, but she actually knew that Xiao Hong had allergies and could make good use of them.
That’s amazing!
Gu Jiu nodded secretly, she was right about Jiang Yan.
Jiang Yan was definitely not a foolish beauty, her only drawback was her lack of education. Once she learned to read and write, she would be even more amazing.
Gu Jiu asked curiously, "What is Xiaohong allergic to?"
Jiang Yan replied quietly, "Sister Xiaohong is allergic to peanuts."
I see.
Gu Jiu looked at her, "How did you know Xiaohong is allergic to peanuts?"
Jiang Yan pondered for a moment and said cautiously, "These days, I've been living and eating with Sister Xiaohong. Several times, I've seen her picking out the peanuts.
When I asked her, she just said she didn't like peanuts. But I found something fishy in her words, so I found an opportunity to test her, and sure enough, I found out she was allergic to peanuts.
"And you took advantage of her peanut allergy and made her sick?"
Jiang Yan nodded slightly. "That's right. I ground the peanuts into powder, mixed it with flour, and made it into cakes. Sister Xiaohong was greedy and ate two more pieces, which caused her to have an allergic reaction."
Gu Jiu asked, "Is there a risk to his life?"
Jiang Yan hurriedly said, "Don't worry, young lady. I'll control the dosage. Sister Xiaohong's life is safe. But the rash on her face will take at least ten days to half a month to disappear."
Gu Jiu nodded.
There was a noise outside.
Gu Jiu ordered: "Qingmei, go and take a look."
"yes!"
Qingmei went out for a while and came back soon.
"Young lady, the housekeeper has arrived and ordered Xiaohong to be moved out. Xiaohong was clinging to the bed frame and wouldn't let go, so the housekeeper scolded her. Several housekeepers worked together to carry Xiaohong out."
Gu Jiu stood up, walked to the window and looked out.
The maids all ran out of the room and watched nervously and helplessly as Xiaohong was carried out by the old women.
Everyone was whispering among themselves, feeling uneasy, worried about being infected by the pathogenic qi.
Gu Jiu said to Qingmei, "Remember to calm everyone down. Don't forget your work just because Xiaohong is sick. Also, promote one of the little girls to fill Xiaohong's vacancy."
Qingmei obeyed the order and said, "I will arrange it in a moment."
Gu Jiu continued, "When Xiaohong recovers, it's fine if she doesn't come looking for you. But if she does, do you know how to answer her?"
Qingmei nodded, "I know."
Gu Jiu nodded with confidence, waved his hand, and let Qingmei go back to work.
Jiang Yan felt a little uneasy.
Gu Jiu sat back on the couch and looked at Jiang Yan calmly, "I heard that you and the maid Guo Taohua from the upper room are from the same hometown?"
Jiang Yan was surprised, but still nodded honestly, "This servant and Taohua are from the next village, just across the river."
Gu Jiu said casually, "Since we are from the same hometown, we should interact more with each other if we have the chance."
Jiang Yan understood and bowed, saying, "I understand. I will interact more with Taohua."
Gu Jiu nodded with satisfaction. "Early tomorrow morning, I will go to Tianmen Temple to pay my respects to my deceased mother. You stay at the mansion. When you have time, go visit Xiaohong and tell her to take good care of herself and not to worry about the errand. Do you understand?"
"I understand."
Gu Jiu pulled out a thin booklet from a pile of books. "Take this primer back first. Copy the words in it when you have time. When I come back from Tianmen Temple, I will teach you how to read and write."
Jiang Yan was overjoyed. "Thank you, young lady. I will definitely complete all the tasks and will not let you down."
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