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    The next day, Song Ruoxi paid a greeting to the Lord of Zhaoping County and was about to go back to Shangjianchao and Shuyuyuan. Suddenly a person rushed out from the side, startling her. The maids stopped in front of her and shouted:  "Bold slave, you dare to rush into the young lady, you will die!" The man knelt down and pulled off the veil on his head, "Please be kind to the young lady, let me see the madam, I have something to say.  Song Ruoxi looked at her and frowned slightly, "Who are you? Where are you on duty? What do you want to say when you see Madam?" The woman kowtowed and said, "My slave, Yan Mei, is a servant in the Shangfu Department. I don't know my sister."  Please forgive me for what I did. Please forgive me, please spare my family!" "What did your sister do?" Song Ruoxi asked.  "The slave's sister did not know what big mistake she made and committed suicide. The slave has no idea what she did. Yesterday, the city lord ordered that the slave and his family be escorted to the ocher kiln for hard labor. The slave's family  People have been slaves in the city for generations and have no intention of rebelliousness. I beg you, madam, to have mercy on you, please spare me and your family!" Song Ruoxi heard that it was Ye Fan who gave the order and knew about this.  I'm afraid that neither she nor Zhaoping County Lord can interfere, "Since it is the city lord's order, you should go to the city lord to ask for mercy." "Young madam, please show mercy and save my family. My father is over sixty years old.  , frail and sick, the slave¡¯s grandson is just two years old! He went to work in the ocher kiln and narrowly escaped death. Please be merciful, young lady, and save us!" Yan Mei cried bitterly.  Song Ruoxi's face showed a trace of reluctance, but she didn't know the whole story. He couldn't just help her rashly. He turned his eyes slightly and asked: "Since you were escorted to the ocher kiln, why are you here?"  ?" Before Yan Mei had time to answer, a group of female attendants ran over. The leader of the attendant saluted: "I have seen the young lady in my humble position. This person is a repeat offender. When he was being escorted out of the city, he was careless and allowed her to escape.  . I have disturbed the young lady. I hope you will forgive me." Yan Mei's face changed drastically, her eyes were full of panic, and she knelt forward two steps, "Young lady" Before she could finish her words, the chief attendant had already stretched out his hand to knock her out.  , "Young Madam, I am humble enough to take her back to answer my orders." "My lord, please help yourself." Song Ruoxi said with a faint smile.  The chief attendant bowed to Song Ruoxi again, waved his hand, and the attendants took Yan Mei away.  Song Ruoxi looked at their retreating figures, her eyes slightly focused, what big event happened in the city?  Even a sixty-year-old man and a two-year-old child are implicated and sent to hard labor?  Why didn't Ouyang and Qiaotao report this matter to her?  "Young madam." Xiangxiu called softly.  Song Ruoxi came to her senses, got on the chariot, and returned to Shuyuyuan. Ouyang took leave yesterday and left the city. She called Qiaotao to ask, "What happened at Shangfu Division? Do you know?"  "Fu Si?" Qiao Tao thought for a while and shook her head, "I don't know what happened." "Go and find out. If you need money, go to Mint."  Qiaotao smiled and said, "Sister Mint gave me some silver yesterday, and I'm going to inquire about it now." Song Ruoxi smiled, "Go ahead." Qiaotao saluted, turned around and went out.  Song Ruoxi leaned crookedly on the couch. Qiao Tao didn't know about such a big thing. It was so strange. What could it be?  Suddenly she realized something. The rumors in this city were actually controlled. What was spread were only trivial things that would not affect the overall situation. Really big things could not be spread. She was close to the head of Zhaoping County.  One year later, it became clear that her mother-in-law did not have such strong control, so the person who controlled the rumors should be Ye Fan. She asked Qiaotao to find out what taboos she would commit, and hurriedly sat up and shouted: "Qiaotao, come back soon.  " Xiangduo and others heard this and repeatedly said, "Qiaotao, come back quickly, Madam is calling you." Qiaotao had already run out of the courtyard gate. Hearing the shout, he ran back again, "Madam, what else is there?  "Instructions?" "There is no need to investigate the matter, just pretend it doesn't happen." Song Ruoxi said solemnly.  Qiao Tao was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "I know, I know." Song Ruoxi smiled, this is the cleverness of Qiao Tao, she knows that she will do whatever her master says without asking why.  Regarding Yan Mei's matter, Song Ruoxi suppressed her curiosity and did not inquire or interfere. It was better not to know than to know.  As September approaches, there have been two autumn rains in succession, and the weather has gradually cooled down. Everyone in the garden has changed into jackets, and the sewing room is also busy making winter clothes. Xiangxiu took out a new one  A silver-blue narrow-sleeved coat embroidered with orchids, he smiled and said, "Young lady, try this dress on to see if it fits you?" "The clothes you make have always been?There is nothing that doesn't fit.  "Song Ruoxi smiled and tried it on. The waist was a little tight. "Oh, the clothes are too small. The waist needs to be slightly relaxed. I will take it and change it. Young Madam, please wait until tomorrow to wear it.  "Xiangxiu smiled. "It's not that you've grown smaller, it's that I've gained weight.  Song Ruoxi pinched the ring of meat around her waist, "I want to lose weight, I want to go on a diet, and I won't eat breakfast."  " When Ye Shuhua heard this, he said anxiously: "You can't do it without eating, you will starve your body.  Song Ruoxi glared at him, "It's all your fault. You always make me eat and feed me like a pig. Look how fat I've become?"  " "I see that you haven't gained any weight at all.  "Ye Shuhua opened his eyes and told lies. "Nonsense, I have obviously gained ten pounds.  "Song Ruoxi took off the small coat and wore a purple-red cross-collared long coat embroidered with Ruyi cloud patterns. "I just weighed it half a month ago. It's only a little more than nine pounds and less than ten pounds.  " Song Ruoxi curled her lips, not bothering to "care about every detail" with this man. She just refused to eat breakfast. "If you don't eat, I won't eat either. I'll starve with you.  "Ye Shuhua said resolutely. The two stared at each other for a while. Song Ruoxi was defeated and said, "I'll just eat it.  " Ye Shuhua smiled, picked up the chopsticks, picked some side dishes and put them in her bowl, "You are fine as you are now, there is no need to lose weight.  ¡± ¡°You don¡¯t talk when you eat, and you don¡¯t talk when you sleep.  "Song Ruoxi said angrily. Ye Shuhua nodded without saying a word, his eyes full of smiles, and continued to put vegetables into her bowl. Song Ruoxi took the vegetables out again, "Don't give me so many vegetables.  , I can't eat it.  ¡± ¡°You don¡¯t talk when you eat, and you don¡¯t talk when you sleep.  "Ye Shuhua followed suit. Song Ruoxi raised her eyes and looked at him, couldn't help laughing, and cursed coquettishly: "Disgusting!  " After breakfast, the two of them went to Danningju to pay their respects to the Lord of Zhaoping County as usual. When the weather changed the day before yesterday, Ye Shuting did not pay attention and contracted the wind and cold. In the past two days, the Lord of Zhaoping County did not send her greetings. Ye Xiaoliang was in bed to recuperate, so naturally  You can't come here. Except for Ye Fan and County Lord Zhaoping, there are only a few concubines, and there are only two other ladies, Ye Shuhua and Song Ruoxi. The hall seems empty. County Lord Zhaoping sighed.  , said: ¡°It¡¯s too deserted.  " Zhaoping County Lord was stunned for a moment and said with a smile: "In two days, it will be lively.  Ye Fan waved his hand and said, "That's not what I'm talking about."  " Zhaoping County Lord understood what he meant, his eyes fell on Song Ruoxi's belly involuntarily, and said with a smile: "It's coming, it's coming, don't be impatient.  " Song Ruoxi blushed slightly and lowered his head. Ye Shuhua smiled, "Father, don't worry, it will be lively soon.  " Ye Fan's eyes lit up and he laughed. After saying a few words, after Ye Fan and his son left, Zhaoping County Lord asked Song Ruoxi, "Hua'er's birthday will be in two days. Regarding the banquet, you  How are the preparations going?  " "The menu has been prepared and I am about to show it to my mother.  "Song Ruoxi took the menu handed over by Xiangxiu, stood up and presented it to the Zhaoping County Lord with both hands. The Zhaoping County Lord waved his hands and smiled and said: "You know his preferences better than me. You can decide what to do. I'm just asking, can I?  in spite of.  " "Mom, how can I know his preferences as clearly as my mother?  Song Ruoxi smiled and sat next to Zhaoping County Lord, "Mother, just love your daughter-in-law and help her make decisions. Don't help her make decisions. My daughter-in-law has no idea."  If it goes wrong, the daughter-in-law will lose face.  " Zhaoping County Lord felt comfortable hearing this. Even though she knew Song Ruoxi was trying to make her happy, she was still very happy. The smile on her face became even thicker and she said, "Okay, okay, I'll help you make up your mind.  " "Thank you, mother, you are the best, mother.  "Song Ruoxi continued to flatter me. County Master Zhaoping took the menu, read it carefully, and said with a smile: "These dishes are well arranged, just do what you want.  " "After showing it to my mother, I feel relieved.  "Song Ruoxi smiled, took the menu, and handed it back to Xiangxiu. "You always do things properly, I feel relieved.  "The Lord of Zhaoping County held her hand, smiled and patted it gently. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law chatted for a few more words, and Song Ruoxi said goodbye and went back. "On a cold day, sitting on the shoulder chariot, the wind blew in front of me,  Song Ruoxi shivered in the cold and said, "Put it down, put it down." "What's wrong, young lady?"  Xiangxiu asked. "It's so cold. I'll walk back."  Song Ruoxi rubbed her hands and said. "I was negligent. Please forgive me, young lady."  "The four strong women carrying the chariot knelt down and said. The weather was getting cold and they needed to install wind-blocking curtains on the chariot, but they forgot. "That's all."??Be more careful in the future.  "Song Ruoxi didn't argue with them. "My young lady, please sit on the porch for a while. I'll go and change the chariot and come over to pick up my young lady."  "The woman carrying the front on the left said. "No need, going back and forth wastes time.  "Song Ruoxi has a lot of things to do today. After getting off the chariot, he will walk back to Shuyuyuan. "Young madam, let them change the chariot. There is rain on the ground and you are not wearing wooden clogs.  " Qinghe reminded her. Song Ruoxi looked down at the thin-soled embroidered shoes on her feet and frowned, "Okay, I'll wait for you over there. You go and come back quickly.  "The four strong women rushed away carrying the chariot. Song Ruoxi took Xiangxiu, Qinghe and the six female attendants to the lee of the corridor and sat down. It will take some time to return from Zhongyuan to Dongyuan.  , Afraid that Song Ruoxi would be bored just waiting, Qing He smiled and said, "My slave, please tell a joke to the young lady.  " "Okay.  "Song Ruoxi said with a smile. "If what I say is not good, the young lady will also give you a smile.  " Qinghe smiled. "Okay, tell me quickly.  "Song Ruoxi smiled. "There was a rich boy who went to take an exam. The husband told his father that he must be in high school.  But when the list came out, his name was not there.  His father was very angry, scolded his husband, and went to the county magistrate to ask about the situation.  When the county magistrate arrived, he brought over the paper and looked at it, only to see a faint layer of gray mist on it and no words at all.  His father was very strange. He went back and asked him Oops!  "A stone was thrown in from outside and hit Qing He. "Who is it?  "The attendant flew out. Qing He lowered his head and looked, "Hey, what is this?  " "It seems to be covered with a layer of paper.  Xiangxiu said. "Bring it over and let me take a look."  Song Ruoxi unfolded the note and read, "On the first day of September, at the dinner party, someone will be unfavorable to the young city lord."  " Song Ruoxi's face changed slightly. She looked around cautiously, crumpled the paper into a ball and held it tightly in her hands. At this time, the attendant also grabbed an old woman with wrinkles on her face. The old woman was responsible for cleaning this place.  A rough lady, she is here and will not arouse other people¡¯s suspicion and attention. ¡°Did you write the words on this paper?  "Song Ruoxi asked. The old woman knelt on the ground and shook her head. "Who wrote this note?  Who told you to throw it over?  "Song Ruoxi asked. The old woman shook her head again and opened her mouth wide. There was no tongue in her mouth. Song Ruoxi frowned, "Can you write?  "The old woman shook her head for the third time. Song Ruoxi pondered for a moment, "Take her back to Shuyuyuan, Xiangxiu, you go find Xiao Shunzi and ask him to ask the young city lord to come back immediately, saying that I have something important to ask.  He negotiates.  "Xiangxiu took the order and left to find Xiao Shunzi. Song Ruoxi didn't wait for the chariot, and immediately returned to Shuyuyuan with the old woman. In order to avoid people's eyes and ears, he took off his cloak and covered the old woman  Song Ruoxi waited in the room for about two quarters of an hour before Ye Shuhua rushed back, walked in and asked anxiously: "Yingying, what happened?  " "Canniang, take them outside to guard them.  "Song Ruoxi said. Canniang took Xiangduo and others out and closed the door. Song Ruoxi handed the note in her hand to Ye Shuhua, then pointed to the old woman kneeling in the corner and said:  ¡°She¡¯s the one who delivers the message.  " Ye Shuhua read the note with a slightly stern look on his face. The man in the dark couldn't hold himself back anymore, "What did she say?  " "She has no tongue, can't speak, and can't write. I think the person who asked her to deliver the message doesn't matter much even if he can't be found out. This person must have good intentions by letting her deliver the message on his behalf.  "Ye Shuhua nodded. "Senior brother, we would rather believe that something happened than something that didn't happen. We must take good precautions.  "Song Ruoxi glanced at the old woman and said in a deep voice. A cold light flashed in Ye Shuhua's deep eyes, and he asked someone to take the old woman down and take care of her. He comforted Song Ruoxi and said, "Don't worry, the banquet will be held.  I will arrange the guards carefully, and they will not succeed.  " "I'm not worried. We have taken precautions. Now we are hiding it and they are getting it.  In the kitchen, I will arrange for people to keep an eye on it and not let them take advantage of it.  " Ye Shuhua went out to arrange the guards. Song Ruoxi called Canniang and others in and discussed it carefully. In the next two days, everything seemed to be normal on the surface, but secretly the two of them arranged manpower.  Inside and outside the Qiu Shuang Hall, a dragnet is set up waiting for the fish to come to the door. ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªDigression¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ªNext, take three days off to watch the finale!
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