When Bi Tao returned from Concubine Li's place, she walked over and whispered,
"Madam, Manager Qin has sent something for you."
In her palm was a rouge box. On the lid was painted a unique logo of Xizixuan, a painting of Xi Zi dressing herself.
Bi Tao had just gone to find out where Su Hele was, for fear that she would run into Su Nansheng.
When she heard that she had gone to see off the master and madam, Bi Tao went to the mansion gate to wait for them, but unexpectedly saw a young waiter from Xizixuan in the porter's lodge. He said that he had come to deliver the pre-ordered rouge for Madam Su.
Bi Tao immediately understood that this was an arrangement by Manager Qin. She took the rouge without hesitation, not even passing through the porter's hands.
After all, this was the Marquis of Anshun Mansion. It was better to be careful.
Su Nansheng took the rouge box and opened it. Sure enough, there was a small note on the bright red rouge paste. She opened it.
"Meet at Xizixuan tomorrow. There is an important matter to discuss."
Su Nansheng put the note into the gilded Boshan incense burner and watched it curl and burn to ashes. Her expression was unclear.
Previously, the supply date and the way of splitting the accounts had been discussed with Qin Nian. At this time, if she proposed to meet again, what could it be?
"Madam, the master and madam are leaving the capital today. Do you want to go and see them off? The second young madam has already gone."
Bi Tao reminded her in a low voice.
"Go, but we'll wait for them at the city gate."
Su Nansheng raised her head, her eyes were gloomy.
She didn't have so much emotion. She didn't want to say goodbye from the door of the mansion to the city gate.
...
Outside the city gate, Mrs. Deng had red eyes. She held Su Hele's hand reluctantly. Su Ziming stood behind them with a solemn expression.
Su Nansheng stood not far away, coldly watching the scene of mother's kindness and filial piety in front of her. There was a hint of sarcasm on her face.
Su Hele had sent them all the way from the Su Mansion to here. She was like a pear blossom with rain. It could be said that she was reluctant to part.
But in the previous life, when He Jin inherited the title and Su Hele became the main wife, she never asked about her parents' lives in Fangzhou. Naturally, she didn't do anything for them to return to the capital.
Su Nansheng retracted her gaze and looked at Bi Tao beside her. The latter immediately handed the parcel in her hand to Mrs. Deng.
"Madam, this is prepared by the second young miss for you."
Mrs. Deng glanced at the parcel and then looked at Su Hele:
"It's still my A Le who is more filial."
Behind Su Hele, there was a row of people standing. They were holding paintings, books, chrysanthemums and other things in their hands.
Su Hele took a scroll from one person's hand and opened it:
"Father, mother, these are my usual paintings. Fangzhou is so remote that you will definitely not be able to see them often. If mother misses me, just look at these calligraphy and paintings to comfort yourself."
Hearing this, Mrs. Deng was full of gratification. At the same time, she glanced at the parcel again:
"Just this one parcel. What good things can there be?"
"There are special pastries from the capital in here, as well as a hundred taels of silver. If mother dislikes it, I'll take it back."
Su Nansheng's voice was cold. She couldn't hear any reluctance.
Mrs. Deng gave her a look: "Humph, isn't this still taken from the dowry I gave you."
"Mother gave sister so much dowry, but I didn't see her give you a single copper coin. Since mother only likes those things that look good but are useless, I'll take back the silver. Bi Tao."
Bi Tao immediately took the parcel and returned to Su Nansheng's side without hesitation.
"You, you unfilial daughter!"
Mrs. Deng's eyes were wide open. She pointed at Su Nansheng and wanted to scold her.
"Alright! This is outside. Pay attention to your words and deeds."
Su Ziming scolded in a low voice. Then he glared at Su Nansheng:
"The separation is approaching. Your mother is in a bad mood. You should be more considerate. How can you be so unruly!"
Su Nansheng bowed and saluted:
"I wish father and mother a smooth journey and a safe arrival in Fangzhou."
After saying that, Su Nansheng looked deeply at Mrs. Deng and Su Ziming. Then she turned around and left.
From now on, the mountains are high and the waters are long. We will never see each other again.
...
When she returned to the Marquis Mansion, the sun had already set. However, Tingfengyuan was very quiet.
"Has the husband not come back yet?"
He had gone out early in the morning and hadn't come back yet. Isn't He Xun on leave at home now? Why is he so busy?
"Madam, the eldest young master said that he would attend the palace banquet tonight. He will come back late. You can rest by yourself."
Ruyi looked timid. The eldest young master and Madam Su had just gotten married, but he came back late every day. Madam Su might be angry. She hoped that she wouldn't be angry with her.
However, Su Nansheng's eyes lit up. Attending the palace banquet. Then he would definitely drink, right?
If he was out of control after drinking, wouldn't she be able to do whatever she wanted?
Su Nansheng waved her hand to let Ruyi back down. Then she whispered a few words to Bi Tao.
Bi Tao's eyes widened. Her expression was complicated.
The moon was bright and the stars were sparse. Su Nansheng put on a thin cloak and walked quickly into He Xun's study.
Bi Tao silently guarded the corner. Her expression was still complicated.
...
When He Xun returned from the palace, it was already late at night. The bamboo hexagonal lamp in the courtyard was flickering. It was dim and cold.
When he saw that there was no one guarding outside the room, He Xun frowned. When he walked into the inner room and didn't see Su Nansheng, his face immediately darkened.
Just as he wanted to call someone, he saw Ruyi walking in from the outer room with sleepy eyes.
When she saw He Xun, Ruyi was puzzled: "Eldest young master, why are you here?"
"This is my bedroom."
He Xun's eyes were as cold as a deep pool. Ruyi immediately woke up. She bowed and said,
"Eldest young master, please forgive me. Madam Su has gone to the study to wait for you. I thought, I thought that the eldest young master would sleep in the study with Madam Su."
So she dared to sleep in the outer room. She just didn't expect that He Xun didn't go to the study today. Instead, he came here directly.
Hearing this, He Xun turned around and walked towards the study.
She had gone to the study to wait for him. Was there any important matter?
"Master, is something wrong?"
Feiyu was still in the courtyard and didn't go far. When he saw He Xun coming out of the room with a cold expression, he immediately followed his steps.
He Xun didn't say anything. He just walked quickly to the study and pushed the door open.
Feiyu lifted his foot and wanted to follow, but he suddenly turned around. The sword in his hand was directly against the neck of the person behind him.
Bi Tao's eyes were wide open. She raised her hands: "It's me. You can't go in."
When he saw that it was her, Feiyu put away his sword:
"What are you doing hiding here furtively?"
...
Behind the screen in the side room of the study, Su Nansheng was lying on the low table on the arhat bed and sleeping. She was still holding a book loosely in her hand.
There was only one palace lantern lit in the room. It was a little dark. The candlelight shone on Su Nansheng's body and projected her shadow on the screen beside her. She was slender and elegant, and she was very quiet.
Under the dim light, Su Nansheng was sleeping soundly. There was water incense burning in the study. It was quiet and warm.
Seeing this, the anger that had been lingering in his heart for the past few days immediately dissipated and disappeared.
Looking at Su Nansheng's sleeping face, He Xun couldn't help but sneer.
He had inappropriately married her into the family. Wasn't it just to protect her?
But what had he been doing for the past few days? He was angry with her and gave her a cold face.
He Xun, He Xun. You are really getting more and more promising. You are angry with a little girl.
When he walked closer, he saw that there was still a dark blue cloak on Su Nansheng's body. Maybe it was because it was too hot. Su Nansheng's cheeks were flushed. She was extremely charming.
He Xun couldn't help but frown. It was already June now. Even if the dew was heavy at night, she didn't need to wear so much.