Subversion of the plot [Comprehensive]

Early the next morning, Du Shiniang woke up and found that the door of Ping An's room was still closed, which was strange.

Li Jia and Liu Yuchun were both supervisors, but because Li Jia was going back to his hometown, his studies were temporarily suspended, so he didn't have to get up early every day, but Liu Yuchun took the book boy to the Guozijian to attend classes early every day.Du Shiniang used to not get up too early in the morning because of her job, but Ping An got up at dawn, and there was no exception in the past two or three years.

What's going on today?

Thinking of last night that Ping An stayed behind and burned the paper money for a while, Du Shiniang guessed, is it because Ping An remembered that her family was sad all night and didn't sleep well, which is why she got up late?Thinking of this, he called Li Jia's schoolboy Yantai without disturbing him, gave him some money, and asked him to go out and buy breakfast.

Ten Niang is a cash cow carefully trained by the old bustard of Chunguangyuan, and she is so meticulously raised that she is almost as good as the young lady of the big family, so her ten fingers do not touch the spring water, and she dabbles in playing, playing, playing, singing, playing, playing, playing, chess, calligraphy, and painting, but she doesn't know how to cook for female celebrities.In the past two days, she and Li Jia mentioned the matter of returning to her hometown. Seeing that Li Jia was worried, she herself felt uneasy.The Li family's parents were unwilling to accept her, and even if they did, she was worried about her future life in the Li family.She grew up in Chunguangyuan, and a real woman should know everything after she gets married. How to socialize and be a qualified daughter-in-law of the Li family?

After breakfast, Shi Niang saw Li Jia sitting in the room sighing, with a sad face, and asked softly, "What's the matter, my lord? Tell me what's bothering you, and Shi Niang will help you out."

"Counting the days, I'm afraid my father's letter will arrive soon. I'm worried." Ever since the news of Li Jia's obsession with Du Shiniang, a famous prostitute in Beijing, reached home, Li's father sent several letters one after another. Then he reprimanded him, and finally ordered him to go home immediately when he saw that he refused to mend his ways after repeated admonitions.If his father knew that he brought Du Shiniang back to his hometown... Li Jia sighed, and said: "The money that Shi Niang redeemed her body was generously borrowed by Brother Liu. Now you and I have nothing in our hands, and we have to pay for food and lodging for a few days." Expenses, and the travel expenses back home have not been settled."

After hearing this, Shi Niang comforted her with a light smile: "Young master, don't worry, I have my own ideas in my heart. I redeemed myself from the courtyard, and the sisters who had been friends with me in the past thought they were all happy for me. Now that I have free time, I should set up a table and invite them to have a gathering, which is also a farewell farewell for you and me. I will go with you, and we will live separately in the ends of the world. I am afraid that it will be difficult for the sisters to see each other again."

Li Jia has always been very gentle and kind to Shi Niang, seeing that what she said was reasonable, he agreed.

The money for the banquet was provided by Shi Niang. Although Li Jia was ashamed, he couldn't help it.

Ten Niang sharpened her pen, wrote a few posts, and asked the inkstone to be sent to the sisters she had been friends with in the past one by one.After finishing all this work, seeing that the door of the room next door was still closed, I finally felt that something was wrong.He came to the door and called twice, but no one answered in the room. He stretched out his hand and pushed the door tentatively, but the door was not locked.

"Safety?"

Ten Niang hurried in and saw Ping'an still lying on the bed sleeping peacefully at a glance, hurriedly went to check, but was taken aback.Two clusters of red clouds burned on Ping An's face, and he was very uncomfortable moaning and moaning. He reached out his hand to touch his forehead, and it was hot.Shi Niang was anxious and ashamed, complaining that she was careless, but she didn't come in early to check, and hurriedly turned to find Li Jia, asking him to invite the doctor to see him.

When the doctor came and checked the pulse, he was very surprised: "This little lady is so weak?"

Li Jia was careless and didn't understand, but Shi Niang was perceptive, and asked suspiciously: "What does the old man mean by this? Didn't she catch a cold and make a fever?"

Doctor Nian Xu said: "Perhaps the little lady slept carelessly last night and caught a cold. Now it's July, and it's not spring and late autumn. How can ordinary people get so sick? It's because this little lady is too weak. "The doctor was suspicious as he spoke, "Could it be that this little lady had a serious illness some time ago? Lost her health?"

The doctor still didn't say anything, because when he took the pulse, he felt that the vitality in the patient's body was not strong, which was less than half of that of ordinary people.Fortunately, the patient had a strong will to survive, otherwise such a high fever would have very unpredictable consequences.

Ping An has always been in good health, and has almost never suffered from minor illnesses. He was still in good health just last night.

Ten Niang knew that something was wrong, she wasn't questioning the doctor, but was worried that something unclean might be on her when Ping An was alone last night.Seeing that the doctor spoke cautiously this time, he hurriedly asked, "Is her illness serious? How should I treat it?"

"Reduce the fever first. If the fever can subside, then it's all right." The doctor wrote the prescription and asked them to get the medicine immediately, and said: "I see the patient's condition is really worrying, especially the physical weakness. Don't be careless. First Relieve the fever and recuperate from the illness. When the illness is cured, you can take care of your body as appropriate. You have to recuperate slowly, otherwise the patient's body will not be able to bear it."

"Thank you, doctor." When sending the doctor out, Du Shiniang remembered that the consultation fee had not yet been paid, so she hurried back to her room and took out a dime of silver from the pillow on the bed to pay for the consultation fee.Turning around, I saw Li Jia standing there at a loss, and asked, "Why is the young master still here? Didn't you go to get medicine for Ping An?"

"Ten Niang, Yin Zi..." Li Jia blushed with embarrassment.

When Shi Niang came back to her senses, she blamed herself very much, and hurriedly said, "Young master, don't worry, I will come to find a solution." When Shi Niang came out of Chunguangyuan, even her good clothes and jewelry were stripped clean, and two pieces were broken. Silver is also hidden close to the body safely, and now there is really no money.I had no choice but to talk to Li Jia: "We are new faces, I am afraid that the shop will not accept medicine on credit, and Ping'an's illness can't be delayed. Now we can't care about any auspicious days. We can only tell you and me about our difficulties. Please let us know in the past. The sisters you have made friends with will help you."

"Shi Niang, it's hard for you." Everyone said that Shi Niang followed Li Jia to enjoy the wealth, but they didn't know that the living expenses of the two of them had to be taken care of by Shi Niang.Li Jia loves Shiniang, and the more guilty he feels, the more tender he becomes towards Shiniang.

What is Ten Niang planning again?

She wanted to get rid of the dirty and desperate life of selling jokes. If she just wanted to survive in the future, she could find a famous and wealthy man as a concubine or a foreigner, but she had her own ideas in her heart.He chose Li Jia not because of Li Jia's money, but because of Li Jia's love for her, his willingness to respect her, and his willingness to marry her. This kind of love and respect is what she, and even many prostitutes, dream of. It's something external to her, she never pays much attention to it.The less money Li Jia had, the more genuine his feelings towards her became, and the more satisfied she felt.

In ancient times, famous prostitutes chose schoolboys from many places, not just for beauty, but for the recognition and respect.

No matter how famous and talented a courtesan is, she is still a marginalized person in society, despised and looked down upon, and has no social status.They want to be good, and all they can get in touch with are benefactors, rich and powerful people, who only use money to humiliate or bully them. Only scholars can talk to them about life ideals and love. I feel that I am equal to others and recognized, which is why the stories of "talented scholars and beautiful ladies" in brothels have been so prevalent throughout the ages.

The sisters that Shi Niang had been friends with in the past were all people of the same status. Now that she has left her body, it is not easy to show her face to such a place, so she has to make another post and set the date of the banquet for today.

The safe medicine could not be delayed. She took off the last silver bracelet on her wrist and stuffed it into Li Jia's hand: "First, buy three medicines to fry and eat, and buy the rest of the money for a table of noodles. You and I are in the same situation, sisters. I know, they can understand even if the dinner is simple."

Li Jia took the silver bracelet and went to handle it himself.

During the daytime, the brothel was idle, and the sisters who got the posts all came without exception.

Ten Niangs are gentle and kind-hearted, and there are several friends in Chunguangyuan, but the sister with the best relationship is Yuelang from Yichunyuan.Although Yue Lang was born soft and charming, but she has a sharp temper, she is the most witty, witty, and has excellent literary talents. Many young men like to find her to talk about poetry. The ruling is an elegant thing.

Yue Lang got the second subsidy, worried that Shi Niang was in a hurry to spend the money, so she rushed over immediately.

Ten Niang just fed Ping An and took medicine, and saw that she was sleeping soundly, so she withdrew.Li Jia ordered a table of noodles from the restaurant, with a lot of vegetarian food and little meat, and the wine was also ordinary, but he did his best.

The meeting of the sisters was very lively. These people have different temperaments, but they are very envious of Shi Niang Congliang and wish them well.Seeing the simple table, Yue Lang and the others really didn't care.

Yue Lang suddenly asked: "Does Ten Niang want to go to Jiangnan with Mr. Li?"

Shi Niang nodded: "I originally planned to leave in two days, but now Ping An is ill, so I have to hang around for a few more days."

Yue Lang understood, and ordered the maid beside her to hold out a gold-painted red dressing box, and said: "Shi Niang is a good person, and she is very happy to find such a gentle and kind person as Mr. Li. This dressing box was bought by our sisters together. Although the thing is inconspicuous, it is our heart. Shi Niang, sisters only hope that you and Mr. Li will love each other forever and never leave."

Ten Niang didn't refuse, and took it directly, thanking her.

Yuelang didn't bother her too much, and left after half an hour, and asked Shi Niang to send a letter to let her know when she left Beijing.

After De Yuelang and others left, Shi Niang opened the first layer of the dressing box in front of Li Jia, but saw a lot of broken silver inside, totaling four or fifty taels.Shiniang didn't show any surprise, she just said to Li Jia: "This is the wish of the sisters, you and I just accept it."

"Shi Niang's sisters are all affectionate and righteous women." Li Jia thought that he had no way to borrow money at the beginning, and compared the two, he had to sigh with emotion.

On the other side, Tao Shuobai's unique paper shop finally welcomed other guests except Cheng Pingan.This kind of "chic" shop is very fresh, as long as one comes, there will be a second, a third, one spreads ten, ten spreads a hundred, and it is the ghost festival, the business is very good.The best sellers in the shop are not ingots, candles, etc., but paper figurines, whether they are maids of various colors, or boys and girls, male and female servants, everything that one expects to find.

Tao Shuobai is a hands-off shopkeeper, he doesn't care about the affairs of the shop at all, there is nothing to worry about with Uncle Mu sitting in charge, and the scroll maid working on night shift to catch the goods.

I thought Zhu Changshu would stay for a few days, but Zhu Changshu left at dawn the next day.

Only then did Tao Shuobai realize that Zhu Changshu is a prince with a high status and his freedom is always limited.However, Zhu Changshu never showed up for several days, Tao Shuobai finally felt that something was wrong, but apart from being slightly disappointed, he couldn't tell what was wrong.