Chapter 547 (1/2)
Li Fu.
Xiao Huan walked in the corridor with a cup of tea, but at this time, he saw a familiar figure coming.
”Uncle Liang, who are you?”
Lao Liang is old, well-informed and has great prestige among the servants. Even if Xiao Huan is the girl's personal maid, he also respects each other.
However, the other party who has always been straight to and fro on weekdays seems to want to talk and stop today. Moreover, he also held a white jade box in his hand. I don't know what it is.
”Yes...”
Without further hesitation, Lao Liang immediately began to tell about Chu Feng and handed over the jade box in his hand.
Xiao Huan subconsciously took it, but he was stunned for a long time. After a long time, he asked incredulously, ”do you mean that the house next to him was bought by the son of Chu?”
”That's right. This box is also a gift he gave to the girl in return for her help.” Lao Liang had a good sense of Chu Feng and took the initiative to explain to the other party.
Xiao Huan looked at the jade box in her hand, not to mention what good things were in it, but the box was also valuable. I have followed my girl for many years. I'm also knowledgeable. At first glance, it's a top-grade white jade.
She couldn't help thinking that the childe surnamed Chu was just a poor scholar, but now he has become a rich man. It's too mysterious. Moreover, is it appropriate for the girl to accept such a valuable gift from the other party?
”I'll tell the girl first. Let her make a decision.”
After saying goodbye to Lao Liang, Xiao Huan walked towards the back house full of worries, and soon came to the boudoir.
She was a close maid and got along day and night. Naturally, she entered the room without knocking. I saw my girl standing behind the book case, writing something.
”Girl, this is the new chrysanthemum tea. I just made it.”
”Put it there.”
The woman replied casually, but the pen in her hand didn't stop.
Xiao Huan gently put down the tea bowl to avoid disturbing each other. As a maid who grew up close to her, she knows her own girl's temperament very well. At this moment, I'm afraid I'm immersed in my own world again.
As for the jade box in the wooden plate, he didn't report it immediately. Instead, he stood aside and waited quietly.
After a long time, the woman finally finished writing and put down her pen. Then she took a sip from the white porcelain bowl.
”It's the Double Ninth Festival again. Jiuhua is in full bloom. I don't know where the autumn chrysanthemum opens best this year?”
”Girl.” Xiao Huan finally opened his mouth and handed the jade box in his hand,
”This is from Uncle Liang, the son of Chu.”
”Hmm?” the woman looked back at the superior white jade box in front of her and couldn't help but be stunned,
”Childe Chu, what you said is...”
”It's the one saved a few days ago. Now he lives in the house next door and has become the owner there.” Xiaohuan explained in time. Until this time, he still had some disbelief in his heart.
”It was him.”
The woman blinked her eyes. She didn't know what she was thinking. She didn't speak for a long time. Slender fingers gently stroked the surface of the jade box for a while, but opened it in an instant.
”Eh, this... Is so beautiful!” the woman's eyes lit up, but the little ring beside her could not control it for a long time, exclaimed.
The box is padded with red cloth, on which is placed a pair of golden steps, shaped like a Golden Phoenix. There is a golden tassel falling at the top, and a pair of golden and blue butterflies are attached to it. It is small, exquisite and attractive.
The slender hand picked it up gently and felt a trace of cool into the fingertips. A pair of wings of the butterfly fluttered slightly with the slight movement, lifelike.
”Girl, why don't you return the things? If you let the master know about it, he will certainly blame you.”
It's so beautiful that any woman will be moved when she sees it. Such a precious jewelry, even the small ring felt inappropriate, so he quickly opened his mouth to remind him.
”It's really beautiful.” the woman smiled with a smile. A trace of love flashed in her glittering eyes, but said in her mouth,
”In the past, saving the other party just happened to be his meeting. He never wanted to get any reward. If he accepted this, wouldn't he look down on him?”
At this point, I didn't look at the other one, but put the step shake in my hand back in place.
”You just said that childe Chu has become our neighbor?”
”Yes, I live next door.” Xiaohuan nodded.
”The house was originally built by a wealthy businessman. It was extremely luxurious and expensive. He was just a poor man. Where did he get the money to buy it?” the woman's eyes showed a strong sense of curiosity.
”Will there be any rich relatives in Bianjing?” Xiaohuan guessed.
”But there is no way to know.” the woman closed the box in her hand and said immediately,
”Go there in person and give it back to childe Chu respectfully. In addition, pass on a word for me. A gentleman's friend is as light as water. Although I am a woman, I am not weak as a man.”
Sure enough, my girl's talent is so outstanding and her temperament is always clear and proud. It's no surprise to make such a decision.
”Don't worry, girl. I'll take care of it.”
……
In front of the Chu mansion, Xiao Huan walked slowly alone. Looking at the new gate and plaque, she couldn't help sighing. It's more imposing than her own residence!
There was a knock, and soon came the sound of opening the door. It was a young boy, dressed in servant clothes, with a bit of childishness in his eyebrows.
”I don't know who the girl is?”
”I'm the maid of Li's house next door. I came to see childe Chu at the order of my master.”
”Ah, that's unfortunate. My master has something to do and is not in the house.”
”Out!”
Xiao Huan was stunned when he paused. Such an answer was really beyond her expectation. I tightened the jade box in my sleeve, but I couldn't decide what to do.
Naturally, such valuable things should be handed over to the other party in person. Otherwise, in case of an accident, wouldn't it be bad? Besides, she has to deliver a message for her girl?
”Did Mr. Chu mention when he will be back?”
”To be honest, all the servants in the house have just arrived and are not familiar with the master. We don't know where to go or when to return.”
”Well,” Xiao Huan frowned and said again,
”Well, I'll come back tomorrow. If your master returns in the evening, please send me a message and say that Xiao Huan of Li's house next door came to look for it.”
”Sister, don't worry, I won't forget.” the boy patted his chest and promised.
”Go, who's your sister.”
Xiaohuan looked at each other, then turned away unhappily, leaving the young man standing there alone, feeling the back of his head in a daze.
I just heard that I was a neighbor. I couldn't avoid meeting and communicating in the future. I had an idea to compliment, but I didn't expect that it would make the other party angry?
Grandpa Zheng is right. Women are really terrible.