The Maid's Strategy in the Red Chamber

Escape from the dead

At the critical moment, Liu Xianglian jumped over from the side, kicked the opponent on the forehead, and kicked him hard on the ground.There happened to be a protruding sharp stone on the ground, and the man's temple fell on it by accident, and this time he was really dead.

Seeing this, Jia Lian patted his chest with lingering fear: "It was really dangerous just now. If it weren't for the two virtuous younger brothers who rescued me, I'm afraid I would have to confess my humble life here today."

After finishing speaking, he solemnly bowed to the two of them: "Thank you two virtuous brothers for saving your life."

The two quickly waved their hands, and Liu Xianglian said to herself: "Brother Ming is injured, it's important to bandage the wound first."

Hearing this, Jia Lian hurriedly asked experienced servants to come over and help Lin Ming bandage up.

Liu Xianglian picked up the steel knife dropped by the thieves on the ground and looked at it, then looked at the direction in which the thieves fled just now and muttered to herself: "This group of people are well-trained, their clothes are brand new, and their weapons are also excellent. It's not small. We shouldn't stay here for a long time, anyway, it's not far from Wuchang Mansion, so we'd better get on the road as soon as possible."

Jia Lian sneered: "I don't believe it anymore, there are still people who dare to oppose me in the Huguang territory."

Liu Xianglian shook her head and said: "The visitors are not kind, these people don't care whose son or nephew you are, they are really annoying, they will not let the sons and grandsons go."

Lin Ming also covered his wound and said, "A good man doesn't suffer immediate losses. I agree with Brother Liu. We'd better get out of here as soon as possible."

Hearing this, Jia Lian didn't insist anymore, and ordered his servants to restrain the dead servant, and the group hurried on the road.

When they arrived in Wuchang Prefecture, the sky had already darkened, but everyone felt that nowhere was as safe as the back office of the chief envoy.So he ate some dry food in a hurry and continued on his way, finally arriving home at dawn.

The gatekeeper saw them go out in fresh clothes and angry horses, but came back in such a mess, and rushed to tell Lin Ruhai while supporting them.

A group of his nephews almost lost their lives under his rule, one can imagine how angry Lin Ruhai was at this time.He immediately sent people to Qingshan County and ordered the magistrate of Qingshan County to wipe out this wave of bandits as soon as possible.

When the county magistrate of Qingshan saw the tolerance sent by Lin Ruhai, he agreed with a smile on his face, and arranged a residence for the visitor with great hospitality and prepared a banquet.Turning around and going out the door, he immediately called his confidant to give instructions.

Xueyan learned of this news when she accompanied Daiyu to pay her respects to Mrs. Liu.When they came in, they saw Mrs. Liu leading people out. Seeing them, Mrs. Liu sighed, "You came just in time. Someone just said that Lian Er and the others encountered robbers on the way back. Brother Ming is still being punished." I'm injured, and I'm going to visit in the front yard. He's your elder brother, not a foreigner. Since you're here, come with me. I've already sent someone to say hello, so what should he do at this moment? No one else."

Hearing this, everyone was very surprised, and Daiyu said in shock: "It's really unreasonable that there are such rampant thieves in this day and night.

It is. ”

"Who said it wasn't? Your father was very angry when he heard about it. He didn't even have breakfast and went to the front to deal with it. Even if it wasn't your cousin and the others who got into trouble this time, such thieves couldn't Take care of him." Mrs. Liu said as she walked.

They all focused on the thieves, only Xue Yan was flustered, how could this idiot be careless, the injury last time was just right, but this time he was injured again?Could it be that the year is unlucky?I don't know where it hurt, is it serious?

At this moment, she wished she could plant a pair of wings and fly to Lin Ming with a "swoosh".However, Liushi and Daiyu talked while walking, and the speed in her eyes was slower than that of a turtle crawling.

If it weren't for the fact that the skill of nourishing Qi has become more and more prominent in the past few years, Xueyan might have lost her temper a long time ago.

After so much anticipation, she finally arrived at the courtyard where Lin Ming was. As soon as she entered the house, Xue Yan's eyes seemed to be equipped with radar. When she was able to sit on the chair, Xueyan finally breathed a sigh of relief, but luckily only her arm was wrapped with gauze, it seemed that only her arm was injured.It's okay, it's a blessing in misfortune that it didn't hurt the brain or other places.

Immediately, she stared at the gauze on Lin Ming's arm, and thought again: This time he hurt his right arm, and he doesn't know if it will affect his writing in the future. He is a person who relies on his hands for food, if his hand is injured, his future will be in danger …

Bah, bah, don't think wildly!How could the man I fancy, my aunt, be so unlucky?Besides, even if he failed the imperial examination, wouldn't he still despise him?At worst, he would go back to his hometown in Gusu and be a farmer. The other party is a scholar after all.

Seeing that he was fine, Liu Shi and Daiyu felt a little relieved after expressing condolences.Liu Shi said again: "This time you have suffered such a big grievance, your uncle will make the decision for you, you just need to rest at ease and heal your wounds. Just tell me what you want to eat and drink, don't be polite."

"Speaking of this, my nephew really has an unfeeling request." Lin Ming pretended to be a little embarrassed and said.

Liu Shi hurriedly said with a smile: "You can just say what you think, no outsiders don't need to be courteous."

Lin Ming looked at Daiyu and said, "I remember once eating milk custard sent by my sister. It was very sweet and smooth. Later, I begged my mother, but there was no one who could make it taste that good. I don't know if my sister has any special recipes. ?”

Daiyu covered her mouth with a smile and said, "So it's this one. It's not me who can make that thing. I don't have any recipes." Then she pointed at Xueyan: "Brother wants to eat, let her make it for you."

Only then did Lin Ming cast his eyes on Xueyan: "I wonder if there is any trouble for Miss?"

Xueyan thought to herself: You are good at making people go.With a calm smile on his face, he said: "Although the steps are a bit cumbersome, it is not a rare thing. The uncle gave an order with great difficulty, and the servants will follow suit."

Liu said with a smile: "Then you go back and make it as soon as possible. If you need anything, just ask the big kitchen. After it's done, send it to Uncle Ming."

Xueyan respectfully agreed, went back and asked the kitchen for milk and eggs, and started cooking in the small kitchen.

Seeing her asking for more than twenty eggs and two catties of milk, Cui Liu couldn't help but click her tongue: "Sister, you don't want to use power for personal gain, do you?"

So many eggs and milk for a soup? "

Xueyan rolled her eyes speechlessly: "Girl, am I the one who lacks those eggs and a little milk? It's just that it's very cumbersome to make. Since it's going to be done, why not make more and give a copy to the wife and the girl? "

Cui Liu laughed and said, "I knew my sister wasn't that short-sighted, I was just joking with you. I'll help my sister, if you have any rough work, just tell me." Xue Yan was not polite, and made her turn around every minute.

After it was done, Xueyan sent her to deliver a copy to Liu and Xing, and she took one and said, "I'll give it to Mr. Ming, after all, he asked for it by name. I also forgot to send it to you." Is it the taste that Hui made, if it doesn't suit his taste, I will come back and make it again."

Cui Liu curled her lips: "Whether it fits or not, it's already a big face for my sister to do it herself, how dare he be picky? Our girls are not so difficult to serve your sister, but you are very patient."

Xueyan laughed: "Okay, isn't it because he is in a special situation? If you are injured another day, I will be so patient with you."

"Bah bah, I don't go out so easily, how could I get hurt? Sister, don't be a crow's mouth, be careful that I will rely on you." Cui Liu muttered.

After the two separated, Xueyan went to the front yard with the food box.

When they walked to the front of Lin Ming's courtyard, they happened to meet Liu Xianglian who had just come out to visit Lin Ming.Although he doesn't have any thoughts about her, people can't help but show their most perfect side in front of the opposite sex who admires them.Seeing Xueyan walking this way from afar, Liu Xianglian, who thought she was interested in her, deliberately slowed down a few steps, waiting for her to come over.

When she walked up to her, Liu Xianglian puffed out her chest on purpose, thinking that there was no one around at the moment, this little maid might express her feelings to her, how should she politely refuse at that time?Alas, after all, she is the little maid of a relative's family, and she is still serving the young lady, so it's not easy to start with!If it belonged to any man, I might be able to push the boat along the way...

Just when Liu Xianglian was immersed in her own imagination, Xueyan had already walked up to him.It's just that she was full of Lin Ming in her heart, and she didn't think about other aspects at all. She just felt that it was strange that Mr. Liu stood here in a daze.She saluted a little copiously, and then walked away gracefully with the food box.

Liu Xianglian was pretending to be modest and polite when she saluted, and said with a smile, "There is no need to be too polite", but before she finished speaking, she saw the other party go away.Don't say anything shy confession, didn't even give yourself a straight look, turned around so resolutely...

When he came back to his senses, Xue Yan's back had disappeared into the yard.

Liu Xianglian withdrew her right hand sadly, thinking that luckily no one around saw her, otherwise she would lose a lot of money today.Could it be that this maid really doesn't think much of herself?

Snow Goose, who had no idea that she had been misunderstood by others, was feeding Lin Ming custard at the moment, and Siji, who had already noticed the signs of the two of them, found a reason to run outside the door and wait for the two to watch out.

After Lin Ming finished eating a bowl of egg custard, Xue Yan began to ask the teacher: "Is the egg custard delicious? Is it the taste you think?"

Lin Ming looked at her with a smile in his eyes: "How could you be so smart and not know, I don't care if the custard is good or not.

I just see you once more.But your craftsmanship has always been outstanding, such simple ingredients in your hands have become more delicious than any delicacies from mountains and seas. "

No one doesn't like to listen to flattery, Xueyan is not surprised, she is already happy in her heart, but she still suppressed her face and said: "Stop talking about flattery, I know you are just trying to be brave, you are here to save Lian Er Master was injured, you said you are not a martial arts practitioner, what are you doing in the first place?"

Lin Ming hurriedly replied: "Isn't that a critical situation? I didn't intend to get ahead, I just thought about saving people and didn't think too much about it. Could it be that you still want me to die?"