Nanny Wang had served Concubine Li for a long time, so she immediately understood what she meant and added:
"During her recuperation, she ate so much bird's nest and ginseng from her small storeroom. With her weak body, she might not be able to take so much supplements. It's truly a waste."
In theory, the food and drink that Su Hele had were her own. Nanny Wang was not someone who had never seen the world, so she should not be so picky.
But she just could not stand the sight of Su Hele eating well and sleeping well after causing trouble.
Concubine Li's eyes turned cold as she said in a deep voice:
"Go and tell Su Hele that if she doesn't want to serve, it's fine, but there has to be someone to do something for her. Either let her pay silver or buy a maid and send her over.
Also, tell her not to just think about taking supplements for herself. A Jin is also injured."
Since she was from the second branch, all of Su Hele's silver were also from their second branch. They could not let her waste it.
Hearing this, Nanny Wang probed:
"What about the supplements we prepared for the Second Young Master..."
He Jin was injured, which broke Concubine Li's heart.
So these few days, they from the Jade Grace Pavilion had been supplying ginseng and deer antlers to He Jin. They had wasted quite a bit of effort.
"Since Su Hele is so rich, there's no need for us. Just stop it for now. Let's use Su Hele's first. We have to prevent those good things from spoiling. It's such a pity."
"This servant will go and say so."
...
Although it was already early winter, there was no dismal scene in the Listening to the Wind Pavilion.
The courtyard was clean, without a single fallen leaf. The flowers on the rockery had also been replaced with a new variety, blooming one after another as if it was spring.
Outside, the cold wind was howling, but inside the room was warm. The camellias in the olive vase were red as blood, looking extremely delicate.
Su Nansheng was sitting on the beauty couch, looking relaxed. She was holding a plain handkerchief in her hand, and as she lightly raised the embroidery needle, a few delicate bamboo leaves took shape.
Bi Tao tilted her head and looked at Su Nansheng for a while before saying:
"Mistress, what did Miss Feng tell you? This servant sees that your mood has improved."
These few days, Su Nansheng had been in a bad mood, so Bi Tao was also worried.
But after coming back from the banquet today, Su Nansheng's mood was clearly better. She even started doing needlework.
Hearing this, Su Nansheng's lips curled up as she looked left and right at the bamboo leaves embroidered on the handkerchief before saying:
"I'm happy when someone has a rough time in his official career."
She had originally attended the banquet to relieve boredom, but she did not expect to hear something that made her happy.
Although He Jin had been promoted to an assistant official, because the Ministry of Personnel's attitude was vague, they did not specifically say which department He Jin would be working in. The six ministries currently said that they did not need to fill in any positions.
So He Jin had nowhere to go, and could only wander around the government office as a candidate.
At the same time, the news that he had framed his superior and ran away in battle had slowly spread out. The officials in the same office avoided him like a snake. His situation was even worse than before when he was in the Jingzhao Office.
The current situation was probably even more uncomfortable for He Jin, a proud person, than being demoted.
He Jin was uncomfortable, so Su Nansheng was naturally happy.
As she thought of this, Su Nansheng embroidered a thin bamboo on the silk handkerchief.
At night, when He Xun received the washed silk handkerchief, he noticed that there were two more thin bamboos on the corner.
He looked at Su Nansheng's quiet expression and said, "Not angry anymore?"
He had seen Su Nansheng with a cold face for several days, and her courage was getting bigger and bigger.
Su Nansheng glared at him fiercely:
"It's all because of your nonsense."
Su Nansheng thought that she glared fiercely, but in He Xun's eyes, her eyes were flowing, her eyes were shining, and he was itching.
He Xun unconsciously stepped forward:
"How can a husband's love be nonsense?"
Su Nansheng could not listen to this, so she quickly said:
"Why didn't you tell me that He Jin has no real job?"
He Xun stroked the thin bamboo on the silk handkerchief, his tone full of mockery:
"Everyone knows why Du Wenbai was demoted. At this time, no one dares to accept him. He can only be a candidate for an assistant official. But he can also be considered to have gotten some leisure. He should thank me."
Just holding an official position without any specific official duties, he could not cause any trouble.
"So you had planned it long ago. Why didn't you tell me?"
Su Nansheng was a little guilty, because of this matter, she had not properly taken care of He Xun for the past two days.
He Xun reached out and pulled her into his arms:
"I didn't have the time to say. If I was a little slower, I'm afraid that the fish food would have hit me in the face."
He deliberately said it exaggeratedly, and sure enough, he saw Su Nansheng lower her eyes, embarrassed to look at him.
Su Nansheng defended herself and pointed out:
"I won't, but you didn't say so later either."
"I didn't have the mood to say later." He Xun said meaningfully.
Su Nansheng's face turned red, but she continued to point out firmly:
"I'm just saying that after that, you didn't say so either."
He Xun lowered his eyes and looked at Su Nansheng. Her face was reflecting the candlelight, shining red. The camellias blooming beside her were not as delicate as her.
He stroked Su Nansheng's wrist and said:
"Later, you didn't ask, so I naturally didn't say. In the future, you can ask directly. Don't hold it in your heart. That day when you said you were unhappy, it was very good."
Su Nansheng did things carefully. She would think three times before saying a word. It was the same for others, and it was the same for him.
He did not like it, so he would rather see her cold face than let her change this bad habit.
Seeing that Su Nansheng was still lowering her head and not saying anything, He Xun shook the person in his arms: "Did you hear?"
Su Nansheng understood what he meant, and she also realized that she had given He Xun a cold face for several days.
"I sent a handkerchief as an apology."
Her words were muddled, but He Xun understood and laughed:
"You're not ashamed to say that. That was originally my handkerchief."
"Then I'll embroider a few more for you."
...
"Go and tell the cook to make bird's nest and white fungus soup for the husband today. I'll let Li know that I'm not hiding anything."
Su Hele's tone was full of disdain.
Li was indeed a small person who could not be on stage. She only knew about silver all day long, and she was full of money.
But as long as she did not need to serve Concubine Li, she was willing to pay this silver.
Money was just something outside the body. As long as she could be quiet, it was fine.
As for the supplements, there was no need for Li to remind her. She naturally prepared them for He Jin every day. This was also proof of her good etiquette and virtue.
But Li thought that she was hiding something. It was really laughable. She was not someone who was greedy for food.
Just as she was thinking, she saw He Jin push open the door and enter. Su Hele was stunned for a moment, then she stepped forward and gently supported He Jin's arm:
"Is the husband not feeling well?"
It was not the time for work to end yet. Why did He Jin come back?
He Jin impatiently waved his hand and said impatiently:
"I want to drink."
Su Hele immediately called a maid to prepare, then probed:
"Is there any official business that's giving the husband a hard time?"
He Jin turned around and leaned on the arhat bed, his tone unhappy:
"There's no official business. What's there to be troubled about?"
Not only was there no official business, he did not even have a proper work position. The rumors in the government office made him feel like he was sitting on pins and needles.
There was no place to display his talent. How could he make any achievements?
He thought that he had been promoted, but looking at the current situation, this was clearly a promotion in name but a demotion in reality. He Xun was really sinister.
"If there's no official business, isn't it just leisure? The husband's body is not fully recovered yet. This is a good opportunity to rest." Su Hele gently comforted.
He Jin's face became even more ugly as he roared:
"Leisure, leisure. You only know about leisure. If this continues, how can I suppress He Xun?"
Su Hele was roared at and took a step back. She forced a smile:
"The husband has just been promoted. Why are you in such a hurry? I believe that with the husband's ability, there will always be a day when you can rise to the top."
Although her tone was light, it was very sincere. Only then did He Jin's face look better.
At this time, the maid outside the door happened to send the wine over.
Su Hele held the wine pot and said calmly:
"The husband has not drunk under the moon for a long time. This is a good opportunity to compose a poem to express your feelings."
Like this, she and He Jin could be under the flowers and the moon like in the past.