Volume 1 Chapter 89 The Falling Curtain (Part 1)

  Chapter 89 The Curtain Falls (Part One)

  The green grass on the wall turns over to the back of the wall, laughing and falling all over the place. Dust flies in all directions, swaggering under the sunlight.

  If this wall were one meter shorter, it would probably be possible to climb over it. The purple-gray soil and the dusty face made me sigh with emotion. However, a day later, Xiao Yi didn't know where she went to play. She was learning to call cats outside the wall for half a day and even attracted a stray cat to wander around, but there was no movement inside the wall.

  Qiu San Niang won't have gotten married already, will she? As soon as he thought of this, his heart went through three stages: surprise, calmness, and then worry.

  At first, I was shocked and suddenly felt a little lost, not knowing what to do or where to go. After waking up from the severe injury and memory loss, the first person I saw was Qiū Sān Niáng. Could it be that I had developed a psychological dependence on her like family? However, that can't be right. It's okay to say she's lazy and content with the status quo. Moreover, I feel more like family towards Bai He and the others. As for Qiū Sān Niáng, I've always been unable to pinpoint her position. Sometimes I think she has a good nature, but sometimes she intentionally acts bad, making me want to immediately flee far away.

  Then a joyful thought occurred to her. If Qiu San Niang left, she naturally wouldn't have to return to the Qiu Manor. Since Qiu San Niang had abandoned her and left, there was no reason for her to report to the authorities that she was an escaped slave girl. It seemed that the opportunity for freedom had arrived.

  Finally calming down, Mozi couldn't help but laugh at herself for thinking too much. Just now in Wangqiulou, she had asked Cen Dazhangshi about it, and he said that Qiu San Niang had only sent him a message once in the past few days, telling him to prepare the dowry and the sedan chair. It was impossible that no one knew about the big event of the eldest young lady of the Qiu manor marrying into the capital. Moreover, Qiu San Niang's temperament as a young lady was still within her control. She had a sharp tongue and a cunning personality, but she was also a reliable woman who could be entrusted with tasks. Since she had promised to resolve the trouble with the maid, she would definitely do it. Even if one were to take a step back, Xiao Erlang had just returned to Luocheng. Mozi guessed that this time, he would represent the groom's family as the matchmaker. If he hadn't left, then Wei Yiniang hadn't left either, and neither had Qiu San Niang.

  After waiting for more than half a watch, when the sky gradually darkened, Mozi decided to change back into women's clothes and leave by the main gate. Upon arriving at the gate, she saw that on the eastern main gate of the Qiu Manor, two bright red wedding characters were posted, along with red lanterns and red couplets, making it a lively scene. It seemed that Qiu San Niang's marriage was set in stone and would proceed to the end.

  The purple door knocker sounded, and a familiar voice came through the gap in the door, cautiously and quietly asking who it was.

  "Who's there? It's me, Mozi." Usually, no matter who it is, I would open the door and welcome them in. What's going on today?

  The heavy gate remained still, and a small door creaked open beside it, which was the usual entrance for servants to come and go.

  Two teeth poked out of half a head, saw that it was really ink purple, grinned and waved at her, "Good sister, you're back, come in quickly."

  As soon as Mozi walked in, Er Ya immediately closed the door tightly and looked around nervously towards the direction of the garden, with a somewhat tense expression.

  Thinking that the little clothes she was supposed to pick up hadn't appeared, her heart skipped a beat, and she opened her mouth to say, "I've only been away from the mansion for a few days, and as soon as I stepped in, I felt like an outsider. Second Master, is there anything big or small you'd like to tell me first, so I won't accidentally offend someone by entering the garden?"

  "Sister, you're really right." Er Ya glanced around and saw no one, wanting to grab Mozi's sleeve, but didn't dare to be presumptuous. He scratched his head, "Third Miss has promised the Third Young Master of the Shangdu Jingwang Fu, you know that too, so let's not mention it. Let's talk about Tian Da, two days ago he suddenly ran to Fourth Master and said he was old and wanted to go home to rest, and just like that got Fourth Master's favor, burning his contract in front of us. Yesterday, after finishing his last day, he drank with us all night. After that, guess what happened?"

  "What?" Er Ya said wrong, she knew this matter.

  "This morning, I went to his house to deliver something, but strangely, the courtyard was empty, not a single person was there, it looked like a haunted house." He patted his thin chest with both hands, still in shock.

  "What's there to be afraid of? After drinking last night, just move out this morning." Tian Da was the one who helped Mu Zi and took care of things for Qiu San Niang.

  Qiu San Niang saw that Tian Da was very loyal, so she decided to let him follow her to the capital. Tian Da had a bad mouth and had offended many of Qiu Si's guests, but he had been in the mansion for over 20 years and had served as a follower of Qiu Lao Ye, so it wasn't easy to dismiss him casually. He wanted to leave on his own, and Qiu Si didn't mind about the redemption money, so she quickly burned the contract and let him go. Tian Da gained his freedom and got a new job, so he naturally hurried to complete the task entrusted by Qiu San Niang.

  "The old fellow left without even saying a word to me, and I treated him like my own uncle." Er Ya's words were hypocritical. In private, he often complained that being with Tian Da was a drag, and he couldn't get close to the master.

  Mozzie understood in her heart, but she said, "Anyway, what's the point of caring about him? He's gone, you can focus on your work and get promoted soon."

  Who doesn't love listening to what they want to hear? The second tooth is so happy that it's silly and forgets about east, south, west, and north.

  Mozzie took a glance and said, "Almost done. 'Second Tooth', why are you so nervous when opening the door?"

  "The housekeeper instructed that once it gets dark, the large gate will be locked. Anyone who comes must ask clearly who they are, and if there is no note, they will not be allowed in. Alas, I have to be extra careful with this task. It's really not easy to do, as one move can offend both sides." Er Ya glanced around again, leaned in a bit closer to Zi Ye and whispered, "Sister, I shouldn't have told anyone this, but I'm telling you because it's you."

  Purple ink lightly hummed a sound.

  "I recently acknowledged a mother-in-charge in the garden as my godmother." Er Ya is quite thoughtful and has taken action, "The other day, I went to her house to drink wine, she chatted with me, and when she was drunk, she mentioned something. Isn't Ai Lian from the fourth house already...? I told my sister that it's not Fourth Master's child. Stealing a man is not uncommon in ordinary times. However, stealing a younger uncle, and the one in her belly is also the younger uncle's, that's going too far. If this gets out, it won't just be the masters who lose face, even we servants will be affected. Those who don't know will think that an entire household has no rules, and everyone is promiscuous."

  Many people probably know about this in secret. Qiu Wu's fondness for playing in the artificial hills and rocks is not a secret. However, at this time, only Qiu San Niang would dare to expose it, without considering anyone else. But by risking the reputation of the entire Qiu family, was Qiu San Niang doing this for her own sake?

  Mo Zi was puzzled by Er Ya's few words.

  She looked shocked, covering her mouth, "This can't be, right? Xiao Zi Ailian is almost a mistress, why would she give up her good life to follow Fifth Master——"

  "This thing can't be faked, Fifth Master himself has acknowledged it to his wife. Fourth Master has been in a bad mood for the past two days, and the people serving him have received quite a few kicks. I saw it with my own eyes, the two brothers are at odds with each other. When Fifth Master comes, Fourth Master leaves. When Fourth Master stays, Fifth Master doesn't dare to stay. Originally, I was puzzled about this matter, but now everything is clear. Also, the doctor came twice yesterday. I quietly asked him, he just shook his head and said 'pitiful'. I reckon that child of Ailian's has probably miscarried." Er Ya is young, but understands what she should, and doesn't lack anything.

  "What you said is wrong from the start. Even if Wu Ye really had something to do with Ai Lian, he wouldn't easily admit it. If things go wrong, brothers won't be able to get along." Mo Zi continued to dig deeper. She could also ask Qiu San Niang, but asking a few more people wouldn't hurt.

  "Sister doesn't know yet? Xiao Wu Ye has taken a liking to San Gu Niang's daughter Bai He." Er Ya knew that he indeed knew more than Mo Zi.

  Boom——Purple brain exploded. What? Qiu Wu took a liking to Bai He? How is that possible? Bai He grew up in the Qiu mansion since she was young, all these years, Qiu Wu never had any intentions towards her, how did he suddenly develop an interest? Not to mention Qiu Wu being influenced by his mother, looking down on Qiu San Niang and the people around her. Due to Qiu Wu's notorious reputation, Bai He not only warned them to be careful in front of him but also made herself look uninteresting. Clearly peaceful for so long, suddenly overturned. What is Qiu San Niang planning to do?

  "It's a coincidence, if it wasn't for An's mother letting Wu Ye kick his waist and still lying in bed today, it wouldn't be my turn to serve outside the main hall. She personally heard the mistress tell Wu Ye that if he didn't tell the truth, then forget about the White Lotus matter. Wu Ye seemed to be infatuated with White Lotus sister and relied on the mistress's favor, telling everything honestly. The mistress was so angry that she fainted on the spot. Fourth Madam called for someone in the room, but it was my godmother who first entered the room and helped the mistress lie down inside.

  Er Ya spoke more and more enthusiastically, "Sister, do you think this matter can be fake? As for Fourth Master and Fifth Master, they are brothers born of the same mother, this is just a temporary stiffness, it will pass. The thing is unpleasant to hear, but what Ai Lian said in the end was just a maid, nameless and without status, now that the child has been taken away, isn't it easy to get rid of her?"

  "Second tooth." Meizhi's voice also dropped down.

  "Sister, what's wrong?" Er Ya hastily asked.

  "You're clever. I can see that you have a promising future ahead of you. However, since you called me sister, I'll teach you something. From now on, be more mindful of your words and actions, even around people you trust. Know when to keep your mouth shut. If this matter were to spread outside the mansion and our master investigates who leaked it, if they find out it was you, not even a single foster mother could save your life, let alone ten. I'll pretend I didn't hear anything, and we never had any other conversation besides what you just said. And I won't mention this to anyone, including our master. You have to keep this secret buried in your own belly. Did you understand?"

  "Sister..." Er Ya muttered, but seeing Mo Zi's cold gaze, he suddenly came to his senses and hastily retreated, "Yes, Er Ya understands."

  Mozi didn't say any more, reached out and plucked a lantern, turned around and walked towards the garden.

  Er Ya stared blankly at the slender figure in purple, slapped his own head fiercely and muttered to himself, "Indeed, a heavenly being. Tian Da was right, Er Ya you're just a toad."

  Rolling black night can't swallow the light of the big red lanterns. People carrying lanterns walk with reverence and caution.

  Before long, several bright yellow glass lanterns suddenly rushed through the corridor below, and they were in the same direction as the festive lanterns.

  Today's first update.

  Chapter 89 The Curtain Falls (Part One)

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