C13 Surprise

"Elder, it's time to drink the medicine." Nanny Liu came in with a bowl of steaming black soup, causing Zuo Shaoqing's expression to darken.

Although he wiped off the bitter medicine, the soup was still too bitter to swallow. However, he had to drink it to prevent Nanny Liu from suspecting him.

"Put it down. I'll drink by myself later."

Nanny Liu objected. "The medicine needs to be drunk while it's hot."

Zuo Shaoqing knew she was stubborn, so he took the bowl and casually asked, "Why is it so lively outside? But what's the good news? "

"Have you forgotten? The old mistress' fiftieth birthday is in half a month. Master has sent word that it's going to be a big affair this year. "

Zuo Shaoqing was suddenly enlightened. Yes, he had been lying in bed recuperating in his previous life, so he naturally missed his birthday. No wonder he had no memory of it.

He did not have a deep impression of the madame. He only remembered her as a strict and strict old man. Even Mrs. Xue was respectful in front of her. It was a pity that she had not seen him all year round.

Although he did not expect this madame to look at him in a different light, it was still too much for his grandma to celebrate his birthday and for his grandson to not prepare a wedding gift. He might even end up with an unfilial hat.

"Nanny Liu, go and prepare some ink and paper for me. Prepare more."

"Master, you haven't recovered from your injuries. Why are you doing this?"

Zuo Shaoqing blinked and smiled slyly, "You'll know in the future."

Nanny Liu caressed his hair lovingly, then a look of worry flashed in her eyes. "I …" There's something I need to discuss with you. "

"Hmm?"

"That... I plan to use the jade bracelet that Lady Ruan left behind as a pawn, what do you think …? "

Zuo Shaoqing thought for a moment. He looked at Nanny Liu's weathered face and sighed. "But I don't have enough silver taels left?"

In fact, he knew that his monthly allowance was only one tael. Apart from food and shelter, he had to pay for everything else himself. Plus, he had been eating and drinking well these few days. He probably didn't have any money left, right?

He shouted towards the door, "Lil 'Six!"

Waiting for someone to come in, Zuo Shaoqing said lightly: "Go to the old master's study and tell him that I'm so bored that I want to practice."

"Huh?" Luo Xiaoliu was confused and did not understand the meaning of those words.

"Just go. Master will understand." Zuo Shaoqing smiled. Was that father feeling guilty? If he didn't take advantage of the situation, how could he face himself?

Although Luo Xiaoliu was puzzled, he still walked obediently towards the study room in the outer court.

In the time it took to make a cup of tea, Zuo Shaoqing, who was waiting in the room, saw Luo Xiaoliu rushing in with a stack of stuff in his hands.

Half a month later, the old mistress' birthday feast arrived on schedule, and other than this small courtyard, the rest of the place was filled with cheers and laughter.

At a quarter past nine, Nanny Liu walked into the courtyard with an angry face. When she entered the house, she saw a young man reading a book seriously under the light of a lamp.

"What is it? Didn't you say that you were going to get the food? " Zuo Shaoqing put down the book and was not surprised that Nanny Liu came back empty-handed.

Nanny Liu put on a straight face and answered with a stammer, "The people in the kitchen said that there were many guests today. They were too busy cooking dinner for San Ye and told me to wait another four hours before they go."

Zuo Shaoqing knew the answer a long time ago, so he was not angry. Instead, he comforted, "That's right, when Lil 'Six comes back, tell him to go out and buy some food."

Nanny Liu was still angry and snorted, "There are only three people in our yard, how much food can we eat? If it's just a little bit, we can get rid of it. They are obviously making things difficult for us. "

Just as he finished his sentence, a candid voice came from outside the yard, "Is Master San here?"

Zuo Shaoqing and Nanny Liu looked at each other, not understanding why someone would come at this time.

"Who is it?" Just as Nanny Liu went out to welcome them, she saw a thirty year old daughter-in-law walking in with two young maidservants.

The daughter-in-law smiled and said, "Sister Liu, the madame knows that Master San has yet to recover from his injuries and can't attend the birthday feast. She specifically ordered me to prepare a table of noodles for Master San."

Nanny Liu was a little taken aback. The madame had never looked after San Ye this way. What was going on today?

The daughter-in-law asked the maidservant to place the noodles in Zuo Shaoqing's bedroom. She went up and bowed to Zuo Shaoqing and said, "The madame asked me to tell San Ye that San Ye is worried about you. You were lying on the bed thinking about her, and she was very happy to receive your gift."

Zuo Shaoqing smiled weakly with a pale face, "Grandmother's birthday is here. It's unfilial enough that I can't kowtow to her, it's not worth being a small gift."

"That is not a small gift. You have copied every 100 scriptures of the Buddhist scripture and even compared them to the wedding gifts of the other masters. Even the guests praised your meticulous mind and wrote a few words. The old lady really likes it."

Zuo Shaoqing slightly lowered his head and put on a shy expression. His long eyelashes trembled, "As long as Grandmother likes it."

It was said that when looking at a beauty under the lamp, Zuo Shaoqing leaned weakly on the bed. His long hair was unbound, as it casually draped over his shoulders. His undeveloped little face was unrecognizable, and it was so beautiful that it made one's heart ache.

The daughter-in-law looked at her a few more times and thought to herself, It's said that Lady Ruan was spoiled by the master for so many years because of her face. This San Ye has been like a mother since she was young.

Unfortunately, in this Zuo Family, what's the use of a man's looks?

"The madame also said that she has been paying respects to the Buddha all year round, so there is a lot of neglect in the family matters. After knowing the source of Master San's injuries, she has already taught Second Master a lesson, and asked a servant to send you some medicinal materials and 10 taels of silver so that you can recuperate properly."

Was this an unexpected surprise? Zuo Shaoqing snickered in his heart and calmly said: "Second Brother did not do it on purpose. Please don't blame Second Brother."

The daughter-in-law looked at Zuo Shaoqing with a gentler gaze, "This servant will pass on your meaning to the madame. Please eat first, this servant will take his leave."

Zuo Shaoqing nodded, "Nanny Liu, help me send this sister-in-law off."

"No need, no need, I can't be a servant." The daughter-in-law left her solace and hurried off.

Zuo Shaoqing stared at the sumptuous dishes on the table and the package on the table. In his previous life, he didn't give the madame a birthday celebration, so he naturally didn't receive the rewards tonight. It seemed that something was slowly changing.

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