Yu Jiao nodded obediently and said yes. The appearance of Governor Cheng was very outstanding. Although Yu Jiao had only seen him from a distance just now, she was also amazed. Although he was a eunuch, the aura around him did not seem like a servant at all. This was probably the confidence that power can give to a person. No wonder men love to pursue power.
Although Yu Jiao took note of Liu Yaoyu's words, she privately felt that such a powerful figure would not have anything to do with her.
However, her father was an official in the court. In history, many eunuchs abused their power and persecuted loyal officials. Yu Jiao was vaguely worried. Although she had returned to the Liu family not long ago, she knew that Liu Yu was the backbone of the Qingliu faction.
"It seems to me that you seem to know the girl next to Governor Cheng?" Although Liu Yaoyu has a carefree personality, he also noticed the undercurrents just now, especially that Master Yu had been trying to stop his senior brother, as if he was afraid that he would do something impulsive.
"Yes, I know her. She is a very good girl. She used to sell soy milk with her mother in Taoxi Lane. Their soy milk is sweet and refreshing. Miss Liang is hardworking and sets up the stall before dawn every day. Now, I think she has no choice but to do so." Lu Jin did not deny it. He just didn't want people to confuse Liang Wushuang with eunuchs like Cheng Ying. For the sake of her reputation, Lu Jin never mentioned that he loved Liang Wushuang.
"She was originally a girl from a good family. How pitiful! She was favored by such a man." Liu Yaoyu sympathized with her and said, "Those people in the palace...are obviously not men anymore, but they still want to harm the girl."
Lu Jin clenched his fists, only regretting that he could not overthrow the eunuch Cheng Ying! One day, he would make Miss Liang free and free from that eunuch!
After returning from Chang'an Street, it was already late. It gets cold early in winter and it was very cold in the evening. Fearing that Mrs. Liu would worry, Yu Jiao did not stay for dinner and went back with Liu Yaoyu.
Yu Qizhe asked Lu Jin to take them back. Yu Jiao knew what he was worried about, so she didn't refuse.
When they returned to the courtyard, Li Jing said to her, "The eldest master is back. As soon as he came back, he came to our courtyard. I told him that the young lady was out, so he went to see the master first."
Yu Jiao's eyes fell on the food box on the table. Li Jing said, "This is what the eldest master brought for you. He said he brought back honey steamed cakes and red date milk cakes. It was still hot when the eldest master brought it, but unfortunately the young lady is not here, so it's a bit cold now."
Jianjia opened the food box, which contained two white jade plates. The pastries on the plates were exquisitely decorated and exuded a soft, glutinous and sweet flavor.
Jianjia said, "It's a little cold. I'll take it to the kitchen to heat it up."
Yu Jiao reached out and picked up a piece of honey date cake. "No need to heat it up. This honey date cake is still soft. Just eat it as it is."
The pastries won’t taste as good if you heat them up again.
Jianjia knew that she liked sweets and was afraid that these cold cakes would upset her stomach, so she said, "Then I'll make you a pot of hot tea, and you can eat a few pieces with the hot tea."
Yu Jiao had already put the date cake into her mouth. Although it was a little cold, it tasted great when mixed with honey.
She smiled and said, "Okay."
After a while, Jianjia brought in hot tea and poured a cup for Yu Jiao. Yu Jiao drank the hot tea, bit the date cake, and tasted the red date milk cake. She enjoyed the meal very much. She also asked Jianjia, Bailu and others to have a taste.
There were footsteps outside, and Liu Ziqi walked in. Seeing Yu Jiao holding a cake with puffy cheeks, Liu Ziqi smiled. He untied his cloak, handed it to the maid beside him, and asked Yu Jiao, "Is it delicious?"
Yu Jiao swallowed the snack in her mouth and nodded, "It's delicious. Thank you, big brother."
Seeing the crumbs of pastry on the corners of her mouth, Liu Ziqi smiled helplessly, took out a handkerchief from his sleeve and handed it to Yu Jiao, "How come there are crumbs on the corners of your mouth?"
Yu Jiao smiled a little embarrassedly, took the handkerchief and wiped her mouth, then listened to Liu Ziqi say, "I was not in the capital these two days. I left in a hurry and didn't have time to talk to you. I heard from the servants in the courtyard that you asked someone to ask when I would be back. What's the matter?"
Yu Jiao shook her head and poured Liu Ziqi a cup of hot tea. "Nothing much. The Wu family asked me to see a doctor last night. I thought it was related to Wang Min, so I wanted to pay more attention to it."
White mist came out of the teacup, and Liu Ziqi said, "I asked someone to check. Lin Fang did come from Qingzhou. He is now the shopkeeper of Baoyaotang, which is a clinic opened by Wang Min outside the palace. If Lin Fang still wants to harm you, don't be afraid. I have already made arrangements."
Yu Jiao touched a piece of red date milk cake, took a bite, squinted her eyes, like a sated hamster, she realized the benefits of having a brother, and said sweetly, "Thank you, big brother."
Liu Ziqi patted her head and said, "I kept the matter of Gu Yun a secret from you. I hope you are not angry with me."
"How could it be?" She really had no right to be angry. Her elder brother didn't tell her because he was afraid that she would blame herself. But she really couldn't bear Gu Yun being so good to her. "Gu Yun was punished because of me. I still feel a little sorry."
Yu Jiao stood up and went into the wing room. After a while, she came out holding a wooden box. "Brother, I borrowed some silver from Gu Yun before. I have 5,000 taels here. Please help me pay him back."
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