Happy Spring Every Year

Chapter 182 Private Meeting

Other courtyard.

"You've worked hard these days. Go and rest for a day. Just come back before lunch tomorrow. Then you can accompany me to change the dressing."

Gu Xizhi sat on a chair and spoke softly to the two maids serving beside her.

The two maids, the taller one was called Hongtao and the shorter one was called Qingtao, looked at each other and showed hesitation when they heard this.

Ever since Miss Gu injured her hand, the two sisters have been taking care of her every step of the way. It has been two months since she last had a break, so they were very moved when they heard this.

But the nobleman said that they should keep a close eye on Miss Gu...

Seeing that the two of them didn't respond, Gu Xizhi couldn't help but continue with understanding, "I know you two are putting your heart into it. You've been very considerate to me these past few days."

"We are not master and servant. To be honest, I am grateful to you in my heart and I don't dare to treat you as servants."

As Gu Xizhi spoke, she raised her right hand towards the sunlight.

Two months have passed since her hand was cut off, and her hand is still fixed with bamboo strips.

She had carefully examined her hand when the imperial physician had opened it a few days ago, and found that the entire hand was still terribly swollen, especially the wrist, which was already deformed.

She hated Shen Jiasui so much that she still dared not move her wrist, otherwise she would feel unbearable pain.

But the old imperial physician said that she was lucky. Many people, after their bones were broken into pieces, had stagnant qi and blood, and were then infected with evil toxins, heat and toxins accumulated, and the flesh rotted into pus, which developed into carbuncles and endangered their lives.

When she heard this, she was really frightened. As long as she could save her life and her hand, she didn't dare to have any more extravagant hopes.

Gu Xizhi intentionally showed her hands, then turned to look at the two maids and said softly, "I've been able to take care of myself these days. As long as I don't go out, I'll be fine in the house."

"Tomorrow we'll be busy changing the dressings again. You two can go and relax for a day. Don't worry."

Gu Xizhi knew clearly that since she revealed some of her tricks to the noble, these two maids were not only serving her, but also observing her.

She had something important to do today, but she had to avoid these two maids to do it.

When Gu Xizhi said this, Hongtao and Qingtao were already moved.

After all, they knew about Gu Xizhi's injury, and she really couldn't go far without help from others.

After the two exchanged glances, a look of joy flashed across their faces. Finally, they nodded slightly, packed up simply, and left the courtyard.

About half an hour later, Gu Xizhi carried a basket and walked out of the door carefully, but she did not go far. Instead, she turned a corner in the alley and knocked on the door of the courtyard.

"coming!"

A female voice sounded, and the courtyard door opened, revealing a simple-looking woman.

"Mrs. Lu, you are here."

The woman welcomed Gu Xizhi in very warmly. She seemed very familiar with the place, which showed that Gu Xizhi came here often.

At this time, the woman's eyes fell on the basket on Gu Xizhi's arm, intentionally or unintentionally.

Gu Xizhi understood and smiled as she handed the basket to the woman, saying, "Some food and toys for Xiao Cheng'er. Don't be polite, Sister Lin."

"Oh, how embarrassing."

The woman smiled shyly, but still took the basket and said in a low voice:

"Mrs. Lu, the person you want to see is in the inner room. I'll take you in."

Gu Xizhi smiled and said, "I will listen to Sister Lin."

The woman led Gu Xizhi into the house, but stopped in the outer hall and watched her enter the inner room.

At this time, her eyes inevitably fell on Gu Xizhi's slender waist, and then looked at herself, with a hint of envy on her face.

She waited until Gu Xizhi was out of sight before she gently lifted the silk cloth from the basket. She saw a few pieces of silver scattered in the corner of the basket, and her eyebrows immediately curved.

After Mrs. Lu moved in next door, she sent gifts every now and then and always smiled at Cheng'er. She was truly a kind and generous person.

But for some reason, he had to meet someone secretly and even made an appointment to come to her house.

She was still a little worried, thinking that Mrs. Lu was trying to... have an affair.

Mr. Lu was an official, tall and strong, and they, a small family, could not afford to offend him.

But Mrs. Lu repeatedly said that she wanted to see a woman, and when she arrived today, it turned out that she was worrying too much.

Yes, that Mr. Lu is very considerate and gentle to Madam Lu, and he seems to be very strong. Madam Lu must be so happy that she can't contain herself!

Thinking of this, the woman chuckled and sat on the stool to pack the basket.

Inner room.

Gu Xizhi stood behind the curtain and waited for a while. Seeing that Sister Lin did not follow her, she turned around with relief.

The person standing in the room was indeed a woman with a round face and a simple and honest look.

He looked to be about forty years old, and was dressed in plain cloth. Although the material was not high-quality silk, it was washed clean and tidy, exuding a fresh air.

Seeing Gu Xizhi looking at her, the woman hurried forward, her eyes full of heartache. She looked Gu Xizhi up and down several times, and then her attention was focused on Gu Xizhi's stiff right hand.

"Girl, what happened? How did you hurt your hand? Is it serious?"

A warm look appeared on Gu Xizhi's face, and she shook her head gently, "Mom Mo, Xizhi is fine. It's been a long time since we last met. Are you okay?"

Madam Mo looked ashamed when she heard this. "I have always been supported by you, young lady. There is nothing wrong with that. I occasionally take on small jobs to pass the time. My life is very comfortable."

Gu Xizhi couldn't help but ask with concern: "Mom, didn't Xizhi say that if you meet someone you understand, you can live together. It's so lonely to be alone."

Upon hearing this, Madam Mo waved her hands repeatedly, "Miss, I am already quite old, how can I still think about these things? Besides-"

At this point, Madam Mo lowered her voice cautiously, "I still have to help the young lady keep the box safe. The young lady has repeatedly told me that it is something more important than my life. How could I dare to bring outsiders into the house?"

Gu Xizhi was deeply moved when she heard this, and she trembled as she said, "Mom, I was sorry for asking you to leave your hometown and come to the capital with me."

Hearing this, Mother Mo's eyes also turned red, and she whispered, "Miss, what are you talking about? If it weren't for the kindness of Madam taking me in, how could this servant still be alive?"

"Madam had a miserable life and passed away early. Now I am content to be able to see the young lady occasionally."

Mother Mo said, gently tucking the loose hair on Gu Xizhi's temples, "Young lady, you really look more and more like a lady. As for the young master of the Lu family...young lady, is he good to you?"

Gu Xizhi was slightly startled when she heard this, a look of trance flashed across her face, and then she nodded slightly.

Ever since she injured her hand, Yun Zheng seemed to have completely changed his mind and was taking care of her in every possible way.

For two months, Yun Zheng slept in the same room with her, but he slept on the couch on his own initiative, just to make it easier for him to get up at night to take care of her.

She is actually a proud person inside and doesn't want others to see her embarrassment, but Yun Zheng... Yun Zheng will only tolerate her unconditionally.

The injury on her wrist often caused unbearable pain at night. Yun Zheng had no idea how many sleepless nights he had spent with her. At dawn, he had to wash up and go to the military command headquarters to take up his post.

Thinking of this, Gu Xizhi sighed softly.

She is such a rational person, but she has also started to waver in recent days.

But the word "love" is ultimately false. After much thought, the most solid thing is to hold power firmly in your hands.

If she were powerful and in a high position, would Shen Jiasui be able to hurt her? Would the Ning family siblings dare to humiliate her in public?

No.

Therefore, in order to stand high and look down, to have the power of life and death, even if it means getting the skin of a tiger, even if there will be a day when she is doomed, she, Gu Xizhi, will give it a try!

When I succeed, if I still have feelings for Yun Zheng, we'll talk about it then...

Thinking of this, Gu Xizhi slowly exhaled and asked in a low voice: "Mom Mo, did you bring the things I asked you to get?"