next day
Su Man got up and ate a bowl of tonic stewed yesterday, then took a morning run around the yard for half an hour before returning to the house to change clothes.
Just as I fastened my belt, I heard a commotion outside.
"Miss Caihuan, the food you brought is all rotten. How can our young lady eat it?"
"Auntie Liu, I see you're old and your nose isn't working anymore. This is clearly fresh food, why can't you eat it?"
In the courtyard, Cai Huan, who was carrying a food box, said sharply, "Our Second Miss is thinking about the Eldest Miss and asked me to bring this to you. Don't be ungrateful."
"Hey, you..."
Before Mother Liu finished speaking, Caihuan threw the lunch box on the table, turned around and walked away, muttering as she walked.
"Humph, even if I give it to a beggar, I can still get a thank you. You are so hypocritical, you still think you are the eldest lady."
...
When Su Man came out, she happened to see this scene.
"What's wrong, Aunt Liu?"
Madam Liu handed the food box to her and said, "Look, Miss, the food that the second young lady sent over is all rotten and inedible."
Although those dishes looked fine, a sour smell hit my nose as soon as I got close to them.
Su Man was amused. He really came here to seek death.
She took the food box and said, "Give it to me."
Aunt Liu was worried. "Miss, last time you argued with the Second Young Miss, the Master punished you by sending you to the cellar. We'd better not make more trouble than more. I'll go to the kitchen and get some steamed buns for you later."
"No need, Aunt Liu, you take good care of Mimi in the yard, I'll be back soon."
Su Man carried the lunch box and went out.
But she did not go to Liu Luoyi's yard, but turned to Mrs. Liu's residence, Ning'an Hall.
To consolidate her position, Liu Luoyi diligently visited her mother every morning and evening. At this time, he must be talking to Madam Liu.
Sure enough, as soon as she arrived at Ning'an Hall, she heard Liu Luoyi's voice.
"Mother, I'm relieved to see that you're feeling better now. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to eat or sleep well every day. It's really..."
Liu Luoyi wiped her tears with a silk handkerchief as she spoke, prompting Madam Liu to comfort her gently.
"It's alright, it's alright, mother is much better now. Stop crying, look at your little face, you've lost weight from hunger."
Hearing this, Su Man's eyes lit up and she rushed in.
"A daughter pays her respects to her mother."
...
"Get up."
A voice that was neither sad nor happy sounded.
Su Man looked up and saw the woman sitting on the couch wearing a half-new, half-worn purple shirt with a front opening, and a sickly look on her face.
This is Liu Man’s mother, Mrs. Liu.
She was not in good health, and usually Liu Man was by her side. Now Liu Luoyi had somehow usurped Madam Liu's favor, and Madam Liu refused to even look at Su Man.
When Liu Luoyi saw Su Man, although she felt uncomfortable in her heart, she still looked like a loving sister.
"Oh, sister, why are you here? You didn't send anyone to tell me."
Su Man curled the corners of her lips. What a joke! This was her home, and the person who came to visit was her mother. Did she have to report to an outsider like Liu Luoyi?
She didn't say anything. Madam Liu's face looked unhappy. "Why, didn't you hear Luo Yi talking to you? You're getting more and more unreasonable."
"No, mother, I'm just so touched. I offended my sister, but she still cares about me so much. This morning she even sent the servants to bring me delicious food. I didn't dare to enjoy it all by myself. Thinking that your appetite hasn't been good lately, I only left one or two dishes, and these are for you and me to share."
As she spoke, Su Man held the food box in her hand in front of her.
“…”
Seeing the familiar food box, Liu Luoyi felt nervous.
How come Liu Man is here?
Before Liu Luoyi could think clearly, Madam Liu said, "If that's the case, then take it out."
Seeing Su Man put the rotten rice and vegetables on the table, Liu Luoyi stood up and said, "Mother, I have asked the kitchen to prepare food for you. Why don't you give this to me?"
Madam Liu doted on Liu Luoyi, so naturally she wouldn't refuse. She said, "Then give it to Luoyi. You've been taking care of me for days, so you deserve some nourishment."
"Thank you, mother, for your concern."
Liu Luoyi winked at Caihuan, telling her to put the food away.
But Su Man stopped Cai Huan and said, "I brought this food from Biluo Garden. It's already a little cold. If I keep messing with it, I'm afraid it won't be edible. Besides, my sister has to serve breakfast to mother later. Why not eat it now? What do you think, mother?"
Liu Luoyi choked, "I..."
"Luo Yi, please eat." Mrs. Liu said.
Liu Luoyi wanted to say something, but Su Man said, "Sister, this is a gift from my sister and mother. If you keep trying to evade me, is it because of this meal..."
"Sister, you're joking."
Liu Luoyi gritted her teeth and said, "I'm just embarrassed. Since my sister and mother have said so, I won't be polite."
"Sister, please."
Liu Luoyi sat down stiffly at the table. As soon as she picked up the bowl of rice, she smelled a sour smell.
These were originally meant to be poured into the slop bucket, but she gave them all to Suman to humiliate her. Just take this bowl of rice for example, she even added some "ingredients".
Think about how arrogant I was in the morning, and how embarrassed I am now.
Liu Luoyi took a mouthful of sticky rice with hatred and almost vomited.
Su Man was still picking up some food for her and "kindly" urging her to eat, "Sister, don't just focus on eating, eat some vegetables too. This fish is very fresh."
A piece of smelly fish meat was picked up by chopsticks and put into Liu Luoyi's bowl.
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