The earrings were gone. Xiu Ying had not slept well the entire night. She had gotten up before dawn.
When Zhi`er heard the commotion, she went up to the curtain and asked in a low voice, "Is Miss going to the clean house?"
"Zhi`er, do you think that the little overlord might have picked up the earring?" Xiu Ying hugged the blanket and sat up. Zhi`er did not dare to be sure either. She thought for a moment and said, "Miss, I don't know. But Madam said that it was just an earring. It's alright." That thing has no name and no surname. If we don't recognize it, no one will be able to do anything to it. "
That was what he said.
Xiu Ying was still a little worried. She said, "You left the mansion. Did you go to see Du Yicheng? With the excuse that you are a little girl by my father's side, please send me on my way! "
Zhi`er knew what she meant, and wanted to sound out the other party's tone.
They were responsible for this as servants. Zhiruo nodded, took some silver and wrapped it in red paper before hurrying out.
Xiu Ying also could not sleep, so she simply stood up.
It was a cold autumn morning, and she sneezed and rolled up her sleeves as she headed for the main house.
The Feng family got up early all the time. They were surprised to see their daughter up early, so they arranged breakfast in advance.
Before the hot breakfast was finished, Zhi`er had already returned. Seeing her figure, Xiu Ying picked up the bowl of porridge and gulped it down. Then, she jumped off the stool and left the room.
Seeing her daughter's strange behavior, the Feng family murmured: "What the hell is this child up to now?"
However, she felt that it was only normal for Xiu Ying to act like this. In the past, they had always been able to turn the sky upside down, but now, they had become very obedient.
Xiu Ying brought Zhi'er back to her room. Seeing her perspiring profusely, she hurriedly asked her to sit down and drink some water to moisten her throat.
"Miss …" Zhizi took a sip of water, then said while panting, "Young Master Du left the city secretly. When I arrived at the Yongping Mansion, I coincidentally met the crown prince who sent him back, and heard the gatekeeper say something. "Then I didn't give you the proper etiquette, but gave the gatekeeper a silver tael instead."
As she spoke, she took out the silver.
Xiu Ying took the silver, but there was nothing she could do.
However, thinking about it, he didn't think much of it. Perhaps the servants in the mansion were picking up people. Besides, even the little overlord had picked them up. How could he still remember something like this after a few years?
In his previous life, the little overlord seemed to only go to the military camp a few months ahead of schedule.
Moreover, she remembered that after the Little Tyrant Lord was betrothed to the daughter of a second rank official, it seemed like she was the niece of some noble person in the palace.
Xiu Ying couldn't remember the details, but she didn't care about it anymore. She relaxed and carried her schoolbag to school.
However, just as she was about to leave, she was called back by Madam Feng.
"You don't have to go to school this morning," she said.
"Is something the matter?" Xiu Ying asked curiously.
Sir is quite strict and usually does not allow for leave of absence.
"I forgot to tell you yesterday." Madam Feng smiled with a somewhat melancholy expression on her face. "Your second uncle's family is going to the capital today."
Xiu Ying suddenly thought of this.
She seemed to have heard her second uncle say that yesterday!
And then the little overlord made a ruckus and threw everything to the back of his mind!
Xiu Ying's expression changed. Madam Feng thought that she couldn't bear to part with her sister, so she comforted her, "It's alright. During the new year festival, they still have to come back."
Xiu Ying shook her head. "Why didn't Grandmother give us a feast last night?"
When these words came out, Madam Feng froze.
She had thought that since Xiu Ying was young, she wouldn't understand the inside story. However, she didn't think that she would actually say it out loud.
Madam Feng sighed, stroked her hair and said: "The old lady is angry, and thinks that your second aunt instigated it, so she doesn't want to serve her. Your second uncle must be sad too, so when Xiu Ying goes to send off your second uncle, don't make him sad again. "
So it was like that.
Xiu Ying clenched her small fists and calmly said, "Mother, I understand." I'll prepare a present for Xiu Guan and the others right now. "
Yesterday, Xiu Guan didn't say anything, she still went to school as usual, it should have been to pacify her. However, that gossipy little girl was actually able to endure it. She didn't say anything to her, but instead acted like she was completely heartless.
Xiu Ying discovered that none of the children of the Shen family were stupid.
Even Xiu Guan, who was younger than her, was silently enduring something that shouldn't be done by a child.
Xiu Ying's loathing for the Shen family increased even further. She felt that this family was truly devoid of humanity!
Old Mrs. Shen had always been one to decide whether she was right or wrong!
Resisting the uncomfortable feeling with great difficulty, Xiu Ying returned to her room and started rummaging through her things. In the end, she threw all her jewelry aside. She took out the handkerchief she had embroidered a few days ago.
This handkerchief was meant to be a gift to her sisters as well. However, she felt that the embroidery wasn't too good, so she placed it aside and prepared to redecorate it. She didn't even accept the edge.
Unexpectedly, Shen Guan was going to Beijing.
These were all things that hadn't happened in her previous life, and they caught her off guard.
Xiu Ying took advantage of the time she had left to take out her needle and thread. Looking at the relatively neat and tidy handkerchief, she folded it and hid it in her bosom.
The Feng Family had also finished packing up, so they led her directly to the Flower Door.
When it was time for the two to leave, the carriage was already loaded. Xiu Ying looked around, and sure enough, there was no sign of Old Lady Shen, nor of Old Lady Shen's servants coming to send her off.
She pursed her lips.
Shen Guan who was joking with her yesterday ran over, he did not say anything, only his eyes were red.
Xiu Ying took out the handkerchief and handed it to her. "This is for you. The one you want is the peach blossom." However, embroidery is not so good. Next time, next time, I'll give you something even better to embroider. "
Shen Guan took the handkerchief and looked at the beautiful peach blossoms, his voice was hoarse: "Big sister, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hide it from you. "I …"
The little girl still dropped the golden bean.
Madam You stepped forward as well, looking apologetically at the two of them. Xiu Ying took her handkerchief and wiped her eyes. "Don't cry. Go play in the capital. Remember to bring me good food."
It's like Shen Guan will be back tomorrow.
Shen Yu Guan cried even louder, and the other kids from the second branch also came over, looking at Xiu Ying reluctantly.
Xiu Ying pushed the handkerchief into their hands one by one. Even in Shen Qing Rui's hands, the handkerchief was still there.
She said, "Brother Rui, big sister must treat everyone equally. You can keep it. Don't use it to wipe your nose."
Shen Qing Rui, whose eyes were bloodshot, looked at the handkerchief and was stupefied.
He was a boy, and his big sister had given him a handkerchief!
On the other hand, the girls from the second floor were all amused and their worries dissipated.
Madam You looked lovingly at Xiu Ying. She took off a bracelet and placed it on Xiu Ying's hand. "This bracelet was brought by Second Aunt for a long time. She begged the High Monk to open it. You wear it to protect yourself."
The Feng family knew about this white jade bracelet. It was given to them by her mother when they were married.
She hurriedly said, "I can't accept this. It's too precious!"
"Eldest Sister-in-Law!" "This is my gift to the children. The elders bestow it upon us, we cannot refuse it!"
Madam Feng didn't say anything more and asked Yingxiu to give her a salute.
Finally, Madam You whispered to Madam Feng: "Elder sister-in-law, you've worked hard. If you have any difficulties, just write me a letter and my husband and I will definitely come back to help you! "
Madam Feng was happy to hear this, but after accepting her good intentions, she nodded her head.
Second Master Shen rushed forward to pay his respects to Madam Feng, "Eldest Sister-in-Law, I will never forget the help you have given me. Please take care, eldest sister-in-law. "
Second Master Shen's words seemed to be hinting at something. Madam Feng's expression froze for a moment before she helplessly shook her head.
"Of course I'm the one who helped you. You're the one who has the talent to do so."
"No." Second Master Shen spoke in an exceptionally solemn voice, "I know of Eldest Sister-in-Law's kindness."
Saying so, he saluted with both hands.
The second branch of the Shen family just left the Yongping manor, looking at the empty ground. Xiu Ying was lost in thought, as was Madam Feng.
After a long time, the mother and daughter duo finally returned to the yard together.
The news that Du Yicheng had gone to the military camp was only spread around Yongping Mansion on the second day. Everyone had also heard about the matter of the Shen family's second house going to the capital. The academy was no longer teeming with tyrants. Everyone seemed more lively than before, except for the Second Branch sisters. Xiu Ying was a shadow.
Shen Lian saw that, but did not say anything, but her heart was at ease.
This was also Shen Junxiao's third day of examination. After Yingxiu left school, she had been looking forward to going home to pick up her third uncle.
This time, there were three rounds, three days and two days of rest in the middle to adjust the conditions for the examinees.
After receiving Madam Feng's approval, Xiu Ying brought the guard girl along and arrived at a large area. Amongst the crowd, she saw the tall and slender young man in front of her.
She ignored the guards and rushed out of the carriage, running towards someone.