When Qingying and Qinghong appeared before Jiangse Valley with their hair dried and dressed neatly, Qiaohe had just returned.
She glanced at Qingying and Qinghong, who were taller than ordinary women and stood as straight as pine trees, and didn't recognize them for a moment as the little beggars she had picked up on the road earlier!
"Who are these two ladies?"
“They were sent by Young Master Gu!” Qiaolian answered her in a low voice.
Qiaohe was slightly surprised. It seems that clothes really do make the man!
Then, he took out two paper packets from his bosom and reported to Jiang Segu, "Miss, these are the black ginseng grass and rare herb that Young Master Gu prepared early this morning."
Jiang Segu was worried that the rare herb would be hard to find and might cause problems, but he was surprised and delighted that Gu Songhan had prepared both herbs in advance.
"Take the Qi Yun Grass to Doctor Li and tell him to use a sufficient amount to ensure the baby in Shao Yao's womb is saved! Also, tonight may be turbulent, so have Doctor Li prepare some gentle calming medicine for Xiu Rong to give to her mother tonight."
Qiaohe should have left then...
Jiang Segu rested his chin on his hand, waiting for the peony to flare up!
To her surprise, instead of seeing Shaoyao causing trouble, she encountered Jiang Chuhui instead!
"Why did you come here, big sister?"
Jiang Segu was quite surprised.
Jiang Chuhui's usually expressionless eyes revealed a hint of urgency. "Sixth Sister, are you going out today?"
Jiang Segu shook his head, "I've already gone out three times today!"
"Sixth Sister, may I go out again?"
"Big sister, don't worry. If you have something urgent, just tell me. If I can help, I certainly won't refuse! If others saw you in such a hurry, they would definitely be worried!"
Jiang Chuhui immediately softened her expression, reverting to her previous cold demeanor. "It was elder sister who was rude to younger sister! I suppose younger sister heard about elder sister's upcoming entry into the palace, and elder sister was a little frightened, which is why she lost her composure! I hope younger sister won't laugh at elder sister!"
"Between sisters, there's no need for such talk! I wonder if you have something to do that requires you to go out, or if there's something you need me to do for you?"
Jiang Chuhui shook her head and denied it, "Perhaps the imperial favor came suddenly, and my sister was apprehensive, which is why she thought of going out for a walk with my sixth sister!"
"How about I accompany my sister for a walk in the garden?"
"No need! I won't bother you any longer, Sixth Sister!"
Jiang Chuhui arrived suddenly and left in a hurry, leaving Jiang Segu completely bewildered!
Qiaolian stepped forward and said, "Miss, should I follow them?"
Jiang Segu rolled his eyes and said to Qingying, "Follow my eldest sister and see if anyone leaves her courtyard. If they do, follow them and see what they're doing!"
Qingying agreed and went out, but she returned very soon!
Jiang Segu was reminded of the time she had asked Qingying to wash up and have a meal. She carefully considered her instructions and, after confirming that she hadn't overlooked anything, asked, "Why are you back so soon?"
"Mu Ying, who was serving the eldest young lady, left the manor, but was harassed by a man in front of the gate. After Mu Ying broke free from the man, she hurriedly returned to the manor!"
Jiang Segu's head started throbbing again!
Even the best-laid plans can have flaws!
She forgot to mention one more thing: she should follow the person who met the maid in her elder sister's courtyard!
That's enough!
Tomorrow, she can use the excuse of delivering a congratulatory gift to her older sister to ask her about it!
***
Night fell quickly, and the lanterns in each courtyard were lit as usual.
The wind is quite strong tonight, making the trees in the yard stand up and act like demons and monsters are hiding everywhere, ready to come out and take lives at any moment!
After Jiang Segu finished her dinner, she took a storybook in her hand, but after an incense stick had burned, she hadn't turned a single page.
Logically speaking, Peony should have taken some action by now, but it's already dark and there's still no sign of it!
And what about Young Master Gu? Why is he so late tonight?
Just then, a noise came from the back window of the dormitory.
Qingying and Qinghong quickly arrived at the window. They exchanged a glance and were about to make their move when Jiang Segu stopped them, "Wait, it's Young Master Gu!"
General Gu?
Did General Gu climb through the window and run into Miss Jiao's boudoir?
Still at this hour?
Qingying and Qinghong felt that they didn't quite understand General Gu!
Gu Songhan opened the window and saw his former subordinates standing by the window. He pretended to be calm and said, "You all step back a little!"
After the two stepped back a few paces, Gu Songhan leaped in through the window, bracing himself against the windowsill with one hand, and then closed the window.
The movement was executed in one smooth motion, indicating that he had done it quite a lot!
Qingying and Qinghong both felt as if a wall in their hearts had collapsed!
Gu Songhan covered his mouth with his fist and said, "I didn't expect you to arrive so quickly. Is Tianjin still peaceful?"
Since their first meeting at the Marquis's residence, Qinghong, who hadn't spoken to Jiang Segu since, eagerly replied, "Of course it's not peaceful; there are frequent raids by sea pirates! General Gu, Qingying is sufficient here; please allow me to return to Tianjin!"
Qingying stared at Qinghong, completely surprised that she would be so cunning, actually trying to abandon her and return to Tianjin!
After a moment, she put aside her resentment and bowed to Gu Songhan, saying, "General Gu, your subordinates are sufficient here. Qinghong is not used to staying in this small courtyard. Please let her go back!"
Qinghong felt a little embarrassed upon hearing this. She looked at Qingying with guilt and said, "Qingying is more capable of leading troops into battle. Why don't I stay instead?"
Qingying followed Qinghong's words and said, "Qinghong is right!"
Qinghong then realized she had been tricked!
"Qingying, you're too cunning!"
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