Chapter 558 Strange old woman

Shen Guangdong thought and shook his head.

"This person behaves upright, has a well-founded approach and is not rigid about trivial matters. He is quite a humble gentleman and shows off to others. He is very respected on the twelfth floor."

Fu Jiuqu smiled.

There was no emotion behind his calm face, but Shen Guangdong felt unhappy.

He didn't like to listen to Kua Yudu's words.

Shen Guangdong hesitated for a moment, then said with an apologetic smile: "Yu Du didn't find anything wrong, but his mother gave people a sneaky feeling."

Fu Jiuqu looked at him, "Have you found anything?"

Shen Guangdong touched his beard and slowly narrowed his eyes.

"This Yu family lives alone. Except for Yu Du and Yu Mei, she never sees anyone else and rarely interacts with her neighbors. She almost never leaves Mo Mill Lane and hangs around her home all day long. But she acts extremely cautiously and must always be cautious when going out. Lock the door carefully and sprinkle incense ash on the corners of the windows in the house. When you get home, you will not rush to open the door. Instead, you will sit under the eaves and wait and wait for at least a quarter of an hour before entering the house..."

He paused and frowned.

Shen Guangdong glanced at Fu Jiuqu's expression that suddenly became ambiguous, and slowly raised his hands.

Shen Guangdong raised his hand and said, "I understand this humble position."

"In these days, the only person she has spoken to is the princess's girl."

When dusk fell, the old woman put on her backpack and walked slowly along the cobblestone path back home.

Manager He quickly took over, "Manager Yan is right, you must not let your guard down. If you really lose the king's heart because of this, it will be too late to regret..."

"I'm back……"

After sitting there for an unknown amount of time, the old woman patted the bluestone steps, leaned forward, pushed open the door, and closed it again.

It's like she's waiting for her buyer.

She fumbled for the torch, blew it gently, lit the oil lamp, held it in her hand and walked towards the dark inner room. Her steps were still very slow, but her face was more relaxed than ever, and the face was distorted by the heat. His face even showed a strange smile.

Shen Guangdong nodded in response.

Having said this, he glanced at Fu Jiuqu for a moment.

People who didn't know her occasionally came close to see what she was selling, but when their eyes came into contact with her face and hands like chicken claws, they quickly jumped away. Even timid children screamed in fear, as if they were seeing a ghost. run away...

After a long sigh, the steward handed over and left.

She hung the oil lamp on the eaves and sat down on the edge of the bed.

Fu Jiuqu was busy with official duties in the front hall, and did not go anywhere else except Jinfeng Court. Xinyi spent most of his time in Tianshui Pavilion raising his fetus, and no longer paid attention to trivial matters. Seeing the two masters like this, the servants in the mansion gradually became a little worried. exhausted.

People she knew stayed away from her, not daring to take another look at her grimace.

I made an appointment with Fu Jiuqu to meet him later. If she didn't pack up early, the girls wouldn't go down to rest. They were all here, so they couldn't talk.

She repeated it again, as if talking to a family member.

Xin Yi looked at Geng Le and sighed.

The house became clean.

Xin Yi understands the servants, but the manager does not understand her.

"well!"

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Mr. Zhizhou and his wife have been in a cold war for a long time.

No one responded.

"My lady, you must not do this."

When the footsteps faded away, Xin Yi slowly got up and called Tao Yu to prepare water for bathing.

The old woman walked to the bed step by step, held the oil lamp and stayed for a moment, then suddenly sighed quietly.

Fu Jiuqu: "No need. You send someone to keep an eye on them and report anything."

If it were her, it would probably be the same.

But there was clearly no one in the room.

The huge flames flickered and the light was so dim that it was frightening. The strange scene was inexplicably scary, making Shen Guangdong's hair stand on end with chills...

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At this time of year, the heat is so intense that it seems to melt the entire city.

"Don't be so negligent."

Xin Yi was really tired, so he lay still for a while, then forced himself to get up.

Xin Yi: "Go back and do your work. I'm tired and want to rest for a while."

At the intersection of Moulin Lane, an old locust tree shaded the scorching sun and was blooming desperately. The white flower buds exuded a sweet fragrance, covering the alley cool and dark.

She looked like a haggard woman, with a hunched and thin body sitting on the blue brick steps. Her face was mostly blocked by the green and black cloth on her straw hat, making it difficult to see clearly.

Suddenly darkness fell before my eyes.

Fu Jiuqu said: "Calm down and don't let go of the eagle until you see the rabbit."

However, Xingyuan and Taoyu refused to leave and wanted to watch her sleep. Xinyi persuaded her again and then sent them away.

"Madam..."

Her body was heavy and her movements were slow. It was an hour after she finished packing and lay down.

The steward knew that Xin Yi was pregnant and was alienated by her husband, which made her feel depressed and uneasy. However, she was also extremely anxious because of this. They advised Xin Yi one by one, asking her to show her demeanor as a mistress and manage the house for the prince. , only after giving birth to a child will she have a chance to win her husband's heart.

As soon as he lifted up the curtain and walked over to open the window, a figure appeared in front of him. A tiger scurried in, pushed her to the side, closed the window, and turned off the light.

"Also, Mrs. Yu never takes action against the saponins in her basket. Firstly, Mill Lane is remote and few people care about it. Secondly, even if someone comes up to ask about the price, she ignores it and doesn't even raise her head. Obviously Not intentionally selling..."

It's a rare opportunity to lie down, so happy.

Night shrouded from the sky, making the simple houses even lower.

Dog stuff?

Xin Yi was stunned, and was about to ask who he was talking about when suddenly there was a burst of neat footsteps outside. The sound sounded like the guards of Tianshui Pavilion. They came around and surrounded the courtyard. They moved cleanly and did not give Fu Jiuqu any trouble. A moment of respite…

Looking at the road he came from, he was as silent as usual.

Looking into the unknown void, telling her love.

Shen Guangdong hid under the window sill and slowly raised his head...

"I'm back."

Then, there was a knock on Xin Yi's door.

He added: "I actually want to take advantage of this opportunity to get into the Yu family in Mofen Lane and find out what's going on."

"Oh, I haven't been at home with you all day. Are you angry?"

Seeing that Fu Jiuqu didn't say anything anymore, Shen Guangdong said again: "There is a performance on the twelfth floor tonight. It is prepared for the Half-year Festival. Yu Duhui and the musicians will be on stage. Is the prince interested in going with him?"

Gently placing the basket under the eaves, she sat down.

Xin Yi was confused: "What's wrong?"

Every house in the alley had lights on, but the house behind the old woman was dark, like a lonely tomb.

It's not weird that a woman with deep burns that disfigured her face, and she was burdened with such a case, didn't dare to behave openly, but it was her behavior that made people suspicious.

The old woman sat there, caressing the quilt with a gentle expression, patting and rubbing it from time to time. Her slow movements were like treating a beloved treasure, and her eyes showed a state of obsession.

For most of the day, no one bought the dry soap nuts in her basket. Only one curious and bold person asked the price, but the old woman seemed to be asleep, with her head lowered and sitting motionless. On the low bench, he didn't raise his head slightly until the man left, staring expressionlessly at the long alley...

"No one from the county king is here, so what's the point of asking for his heart? That's all, I understand what you two mean. You are right. The important task of managing the house will be left to you..."

The room was empty and no one responded.

Fu Jiuqu grasped this case very tightly. Shen Guangdong thought he would not refuse. Unexpectedly, Fu Jiuqu pondered for a moment and shook his head.

She has been sitting here for a long time, and anyone passing by will see her.

"yes."

The two stewards spoke out in unison, heartbroken.

"Shh..." Fu Jiuqu gently took her into his arms and lowered his voice, "Those dogs are targeting me..."

Yan Guanshi said: "The so-called bedside quarrels between couples are mostly about the children. No matter how hard-hearted a person is, there is no one who doesn't feel sorry for the children. When the little master is born, the prince's heart will soften half, and then look at the wife Even though you are pregnant with Liujia, you still work hard to manage the family affairs and manage the back house in an orderly manner. How can you be angry?"

The two stewards were very sincere.

Without Yu Du at home, one less person is missing eyes and ears, and the timing is perfect.

"I have something important to do tonight. Just arrange it. Remember not to alert the enemy..."

Xin Yi leaned on the beauty's couch, listening to the two stewards reporting through the screen, and said lazily:

"Let them be."

"It's hard to be alone at home, alone, isn't it?"

Boom, boom, boom!

Xingyuan was barking outside.

"Has the lady gone to bed? Guard Duan said that an assassin broke into Tianshui Pavilion and asked if the lady is okay?"

At the beginning of the new year, I caught a cold again. I took medicine and my mind was dizzy all day long (covering my face)...

Sisters, take good care of your health. It’s so uncomfortable to be sick.
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