Wu's shop was called "Embroidery Shop". Circles of various colorful cloths with different patterns were displayed in the shop, ranging from brocade and satin to linen and coarse cloth.
Ordinary girls from the neighborhood would invite their companions to come over to pick out cloth and make new clothes, and young ladies from wealthy families would send their servants to pick up the high-end brocade they had ordered.
I accidentally sat inside the store and became a guy responsible for collecting money and keeping accounts.
That night, after the embroidery shop closed, Cheng Gong took the initiative to take me to a clinic. Doctor Feng, who looked no more than a teenager, rummaged through the medicine box and muttered, "It's really difficult to completely remove the scar. Try applying some medicine for a few days. One pack of medicine will last about three days. When you're done, come back and see me."
At the beginning, some girls would subconsciously show their surprise when they saw me, and some aunts and uncles would express their regret for me frankly, thinking it was a pity that I accidentally spilled a bowl of fish soup.
When we got to know each other better, some of the older ladies would ask me where I lived and how old I was. I would just make a face and say, "Who would marry a girl like me? Don't bother with me, auntie!"
"Hey! You're wrong, girl!" The old lady said to me seriously, "Look at how fast you are at calculating and keeping accounts. There will always be a young man who will be attracted by your cleverness!"
I smiled and said nothing more. I looked at the abacus next to me that I had never used before. Sure enough, mental arithmetic was faster.
Speaking of this, I have been here for nearly half a month, and I have actually started my usual "going to and from get off work" state, keeping accounts, closing the door, going back to the yard with Wu or Cheng Gong, and going to the clinic to get medicine after three days.
What keeps me going is probably the huge amount of money I have saved in the money shop!
When I go to the clinic, I occasionally catch a glimpse of the palace wall in the distance, and my heart still inexplicably stirs.
It has been almost three months since we eliminated the rebels. The sea is calm and the river is clear, and the world is at peace. But within the palace walls, who will you be with to enjoy the full moon and drink together?
The news that I had been hesitant and afraid to inquire about finally came to me on my own.
I was sitting on the table in a daze, bored, when I saw two young girls coming in with their companions, smiling brightly, and it seemed that there was some happy event.
"Ming'er, look at this piece of mandarin duck brocade. It feels like flowing water. It's so comfortable!" shouted a woman in green.
I glanced over and saw a piece of bright red silk brocade. The mandarin ducks on it were outlined with gold and colored threads, making them look lifelike. It was indeed gorgeous and beautiful.
"Let me see!" The woman in yellow quickly moved over and said, "Oh! It's real!"
"Isn't it? I think the princess's wedding gown was also made of this brocade!"
I unconsciously stopped tapping my knuckles on the wooden table.
"What?" The woman in yellow pretended to push him. "The princess is from the palace! How can she use the same material as us ordinary people?"
"Ah! To be honest, when I saw the sedan chair carried by eight people passing through the streets that day, I was so envious of the princess! She was so lucky to have such a good match as His Majesty!"
"Who isn't?" the yellow-dressed woman covered her mouth with a smile. "I heard that in April, someone saw His Majesty and the Princess leave the palace together, sitting in that pleasure boat admiring the slender willows and peach branches. They must have made all the sisters on the shore envious!"
It seems that someone has helped you solve your fear of ships.
fine.
"I didn't even see it!" the green-clad woman regretted. "Everyone says that Your Majesty and the Princess are a perfect match, a talented man and a beautiful woman! It's a pleasure to watch!"
The woman in yellow was so amused that she covered her mouth and laughed: "I completely forgot. What princess was she talking about? It should be the queen!"
“Yes, yes, yes!”
…
Speaking of the Queen, I think of the day when the fire shot up into the sky. I vaguely remember that there was thick smoke when I was the only one in the Chenxiang Pavilion. It seemed that Queen Hua poured all her hatred on me.
This is good, the other concubines won’t die innocently.
But, Wang Cairen.
I suddenly remembered what she said that day: "I know he is well."
Recalling the fragmented moments she had spent with her, she realized that she had, after all, fallen in love with someone she shouldn't have.
"Miss Mu? Miss Mu?" Suddenly someone knocked on the table in front of me.
I looked up and saw that it was the two girls holding the silk brocade to pay the bill.
"Yes, I'm here." I took their money neatly and made a few entries in the account book. It seems that there have been many auspicious days recently, and business is good.
"Miss Mu," the woman in yellow said to me softly after collecting the cloth, "The scars on your face seem to have faded a little! I believe I'll be able to see a more beautiful and dignified you in the future!"
Really? Although I apply the medicine every day, I really don’t see any difference day after day.
I only remember a large red spot on the right side of my face, from the forehead to the lower cheek, like wearing an alternative mask.
"Thank you," I smiled and said, "I also wish you and your husband a long and happy marriage."
The girl blushed, but I inadvertently thought of this. It was once given to me and...him by a little girl selling flowers.
Not wanting to think about it anymore, they walked out of the store happily.
When I returned home in the evening, I happened to see Cheng Gong practicing sword in the yard.
The fiery red robe rustled in the wind, and the sharp sword was swung with a swift and fierce wind.
I stood at the door and watched for a while. Cheng Gong suddenly noticed me, quickly sheathed his sword, and bowed solemnly.
I immediately giggled and started clapping along.
He trotted over and said, "Sister Mu, what do you think of my dancing? How does it compare to Brother Duan's sword dance?"
I was about to answer the first question with a yes, but the second question took me by surprise.
I had never seen Duan Xiao dance with a sword, but during this rare opportunity he was considerate enough to cover my eyes with a cloth.
"You dance very well," I said with a smile, "Brother Duan will definitely praise you if he sees you."
He scratched his head shyly, then suddenly looked up and asked me, "By the way, I know Brother Duan is from Qixia. Will he come to our Songhua Kingdom in the future?"
It takes countless lies to hide one lie. Be honest with me.
"I don't know about this." I said in a low voice.
Cheng Gong was a child who was very good at observing people's expressions, so he didn't ask any more questions. He immediately changed the subject and pulled me in for dinner.
That night, Wu looked at me several times, seeming to hesitate to speak, which made me feel a little uneasy. If they wanted to fire me, I would accept it calmly. They had already helped me so much.
Thinking of this, I simply put down my bowl and chopsticks and looked at Mrs. Wu calmly: "Mrs. Wu, do you have anything to say to me? You have helped me so much, I am already very grateful."
Wu thought for a moment and finally put down her bowl. She looked even more nervous than I was, and finally spoke: "Well, Miss Mu, what do you think of Mr. Qin in the teahouse across the street?"
Young Master Qin? Which Young Master Qin?
I am completely confused.
Mrs. Wu must have misunderstood my expression and quickly said, "Well, just as you thought, Mr. Qin's mother told me yesterday that Mr. Qin was quite interested in you..."
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