Don't help me, I can sit up by myself

Chapter 91
"I want to hold your thigh tightly and be your little follower." Shi Jing said longingly: "Promise, Chang Zai, noble man. Du Jiyan, you go forward step by step, and I will follow you step by step. When the time comes, you will eat meat. I'll drink the soup, let's work together."

Du Jiyan
Tian Lingyue lay on the couch and listened to all this quietly.

Shi Jing had diarrhea that day, and Tian Lingyue was not immune. She started running to the toilet in the middle of the night, and went to the toilet four times by dawn.

Her presence in Yongfu Hall was extremely low. In her free time, she always quietly copied scriptures or did needlework.Soft and weak, silent.

Perhaps it was because her father's official position was not high and her background was not good, so she was cautious in everything, for fear of breaking the rules. She tolerated everything she could and did not want to be in the limelight.

The atmosphere in Yongfu Hall is not bad, the nuns do not follow the wind and do whatever they want. Tian Lingyue is kind to others, and the ladies are also willing to be good to her.

When he learned that Tian Lingyue also had diarrhea, Shi Jing left the first bowl of medicine to her.

Because Tian Lingyue also had diarrhea, Shi Jing felt very guilty. She couldn't sleep and kept thinking about why people in Yongfu Hall had diarrhea. Finally, she came to the conclusion that she must have eaten watermelon soaked in well water. The idea of ​​soaking watermelon in well water She was the one who came up with it, so she can't escape the blame.

For this reason, Shi Jing called Er Tiao, the errand boy she hired for two taels of silver, and bought two boxes of exquisite powder and brought them to the palace to give to Du Jiyan and Tian Lingyue as an apology.

"It's all my fault. I shouldn't have let you eat cold things. Before entering the palace, my mother personally told you that a woman's body must be nourished and cold things are taboo. I forgot about it and made you suffer. "Shi Jing lowered his head.

Tian Lingyue struggled to sit up, but couldn't get up in the end. She could only lie there and hold Shi Jing's hand: "Sister is serious, and she didn't mean it. People eat grains, and illness is inevitable. Sister, don't blame yourself. I have never blamed my sister."

Tian Lingyue held Du Jiyan's hand again: "It's a great joy for my sister to be granted the title. I'm really sorry that I can't get up to congratulate my sister."

"It's okay."

"Sister, I'm afraid that I will have a meteoric rise from now on. Unlike me, my appearance is not outstanding. I was lucky enough to enter the palace. The emperor may have forgotten me as a person." Tian Lingyue's eyes turned red, and she managed to squeeze out a smile: " It’s my sister’s big day, what am I talking about? It really shouldn’t happen.”

Du Jiyan listened quietly and did not answer.

The air pressure in the room seems not quite right.

Shi Jing helped Tian Lingyue smooth things over: "It's all the fault of my watermelon. It's all my fault."

Shi Jing took out a handkerchief to wipe Tian Lingyue's tears. Tian Lingyue hurriedly declined, but accidentally, a letter fell out of her sleeve.

Tian Lingyue hurriedly went to pick up the letter, but unexpectedly her body tilted and fell to the ground.

It seems that this letter is very important to her.

Shi Jing picked up the letter and glanced at it: "Sister Tian, ​​your mother is seriously ill and needs money?"

The first sentence in the letter was: Ling Yue, your mother is seriously ill and needs money.

Tian Lingyue collected the letter in embarrassment, folded it and put it back in her sleeve: "I'll make you laugh, my mother is sick and needs some precious medicinal materials, and she doesn't have much money, so..."

"So your father wrote a letter asking you to bring money home. Although you entered the palace and became a showgirl, you have no status and don't have much monthly salary. How can you have money to support the family? Isn't your father an official? No matter how young you are, The official has a salary, right? Why can't he treat your mother and ask you for help? You are already living a tight life. You need to spend money everywhere in the palace. How can you still have money to support your family? "

Tian Lingyue remained silent.

Du Jiyan coughed twice and pulled Shi Jing's sleeves.

Du Jiyan once heard Grandma Zhao talk about Tian Lingyue's family background.

It is said that Tian Lingyue's father, Tian Guang, was a seventh-level magistrate of Zhili Prefecture.

At that time, his father was just a hawker selling cooking cakes along the street. He could not even find a CP in the wind and rain. Fortunately, he made good cooking cakes, and her mother loved cooking cakes, so she finally took over. .

Tian Lingyue's mother, Mrs. Zhang, had a skill in making clothes. She often went to wealthy families to tailor clothes for them. Because of this craft, she accumulated some money. By chance, she met one or two ladies from wealthy families and spent money. , and spent money to donate a seventh-grade official to Tian Lingyue's father.

Tian Lingyue's father became a seventh-rank man, and he has been arrogant ever since. He only hangs around in the officialdom. He is lazy and dim. Over the years, he has remained in the seventh-rank position. He is not good at officialdom, and his ability to marry a wife has gradually improved. After marrying the seventh grade, he spent all day drinking and marrying young wives. He visited all the brothels in Zhili Prefecture. The madams in each brothel left his mobile phone number. Whenever a new girl came in, he would immediately send him a message and WeChat.

It is said that Tian Guang has six wives in his stall, and they are busy with things between the curtains every day. One, three, five, two, and six are not the same. Even when he is old, he does not rest on weekends. He has long forgotten about selling cooking cakes. Everything is clear. If Zhang dares to mention the word "cooking cakes", he will be scolded by Tian Guang.

Mrs. Zhang spent the whole day making clothes for people, and her eyesight became more and more blurry. Her vision gradually became blurred, and she could no longer make clothes. She could only rest at home. Because of her poor appearance, Tian Lingyue's father could not see more. She looked at her, and she was always targeted at everything. It was pitiful for a rich lady to be bullied by a bunch of concubines. She felt secretly angry and was ill for a long time.

In the beginning, with the money Zhang had accumulated, one or two doctors came to visit occasionally.

Later, Mrs. Zhang's money became less and less. Tian Guang wished that Mrs. Zhang would die soon and was unwilling to find another doctor for her. He had been getting through this for the past few years.

Every time they talked about this, Aunt Zhao and others would sigh.

Tian Lingyue's life was miserable, unlike other concubines who had a family background to rely on.

So in Yongfu Hall, the nuns also made convenience for Tian Lingyue within the scope of their duties.

For example, if you need to spend money to buy dishes, the nuns will fry a little more, just saying that they can't finish them, and just give her a plate.

For example, the nuns helped sharpen the pen and ink she used to copy scriptures.

The appearance of this letter made everyone a little embarrassed.

Shi Jing also felt that she was being abrupt. How could she, an outsider, comment on Tian Lingyue's family affairs?I really hate myself for being so quick-tongued and not taking things lightly or seriously.

Of course, what Shi Jing's family is most in need of is money.

Shi Jing always said that money is like dung, and immediately patted his chest: "Tian Lingyue, your mother's illness is on me. I have 30 taels of silver here, you can use it first. By the way, my mother even asked someone to bring it in for me." Two sticks of wild ginseng. Wild ginseng is nourishing. Save it for your mother to make soup. If it's not enough, I'll ask my family for it. My family doesn't need this."

Tian Lingyue was so moved that her eye circles turned red.

Shi Jing quietly took Du Jiyan to settle the accounts again: "I heard that hiring a doctor in the capital for a consultation costs one tael of silver. Zhang is ill for a long time, so if he hires a doctor every two or three days, even 30 taels of silver won't last long. I You have to ask my father for more money to support Tian Lingyue, her mother is so pitiful."

Du Jiyan also felt that the Zhang family in the letter was very pitiful.

Shi Jing only read the beginning of the letter, but Du Jiyan finished reading it.

It's not that she has the ability to read and read, it's that Xiaodian directly scanned the letter into the system.

When Du Jiyan saw the letter, her first thought was to ask Xiaodian to turn off the screen. It was Tian Lingyue's home letter, and she didn't want to pry into anyone's privacy.

But by chance, her eyes fell on the word "croton", and she felt vaguely strange, so she read a few more lines.

The letter was written by Tian Lingyue's father, Tian Guang. It started with the fact that Mr. Zhang was ill. He said that Mr. Zhang had contracted the disease due to overwork in making clothes in his early years. Four doctors had been invited to the house this month. The doctor said Zhang's disease cannot be eradicated, and it can only be managed well, which requires taking some nourishing medicinal materials, and nourishing medicinal materials are very expensive.

Tian Guang said that although he was a seventh-grade Zhili prefecture magistrate, his salary was low. At that time, Mrs. Zhang did not have the ability to find a better future for him, so the family was struggling until now, and they lived frugally before sending Tian Lingyue to him. After entering the palace, the family was almost unable to open the pot, and there was no money to pay for Mrs. Zhang's medical treatment.

Tian Guang also said that now that Tian Lingyue has entered the palace, there are many rare things in the palace. He can just get one or two items out. He doesn't need big items like cabinets and beds. He only needs small items such as jade bracelets, gold hairpins, and South Pearl necklaces. He is taking care of things outside. Things in the palace are easy to get rid of. He has even found a pawn shop. By then, Mrs. Zhang will be saved.With a father like this, why worry about his daughter not being shot?

Tian Guang may not be aware of Tian Lingyue's situation. She has never had any jade bracelets, gold hairpins, and pearl necklaces, but Tian Guang encouraged her to get them outside the palace. It was obvious that Tian Guang wanted her to steal things.According to the law of Chen State, theft in the palace could be punished with twenty sticks or beheading.

Everyone else is just children cheating on their fathers.

When we arrived at Tian's house, it was the other way around.

When Du Jiyan saw this, he was still angry for Tian Lingyue.The palace was heavily guarded, and Tian Guang, as a seventh-grade official, would have known that he probably risked his daughter to support his young wife.

Further down, Du Jiyan saw the word "croton".

Croton, also known as Bashu, also known as Laoyangzi.

Indications: Indigestion that cannot be digested, constipation, pungent, warm, and toxic odor.

Too much croton will cause diarrhea.

Why did an ordinary family letter involve Croton?
Tian Guang said in the letter that the croton that Tian Lingyue entrusted him to prepare was ready. Because Zhang was bedridden all year round, the prescription included croton. After accumulating a few medicines, croton was enough. He followed Tian Lingyue's instructions. , grind the croton into powder, wrap it in oil paper, put it in the letter, and let the eunuch Erjiao secretly hand it in.

Du Jiyan knew that the eunuch named Ertiao was Shi Jing's exclusive errand boy. He was very familiar with the guards at each city gate and often went out of the palace to buy things, so he helped bring some things.

Perhaps it was Shi Jing's kindness that led him to introduce the younger brother to Tian Lingyue. It was Shi Jing who paid the younger brother's salary.

If Tian Lingyue wants Croton, they will be available in the Imperial Hospital.

There are many mistresses in the palace, and it is inevitable that someone who eats too much will not be able to digest it or suffer from abdominal distension and discomfort. Occasionally, some croton medicines are needed.

Why did she abandon the near and far away and let her father take her away from the palace?Moreover, Tian Guang made it very clear in the letter that Tian Lingyue would not let him buy crotons, but asked him to secretly prepare some crotons without letting outsiders know.

It's just a croton, it's nothing shameful. Why is it so sneaky?
The reason may be that the use of croton is obscure.

The first thing Du Jiyan thought of was the inexplicable diarrhea she and Shi Jing had.

Du Jiyan remembered that Tian Lingyue cut the watermelon that day and served it.

After eating the watermelon, Shi Jing started running in sprint mode. From the main hall of Yongfu Hall to the toilet, Shi Jing was ghosted.

Is it because I had diarrhea after eating cold watermelon?Du Jiyan once showed off two ice creams in one breath, and his teeth were shaken by the cold without diarrhea.

As for doubting Tian Lingyue, Tian Lingyue also had diarrhea and had been lying on the bed for several days with a sallow complexion. According to Granny Zhao, Tian Lingyue was so weak that she couldn't even eat.

If Tian Lingyue drugged her, would she do it to herself?
Furthermore, Du Jiyan had a good relationship with Shi Jing and Tian Lingyue. Tian Lingyue once gave Du Jiyan a copy of the scriptures, and Du Jiyan also gave her a pair of earrings. Shi Jing was wealthy and gave one to Tian Lingyue. A silver hairpin and some small jewelry.

Tian Lingyue is taciturn and not good at words. She usually gets closer to Du Jiyan and Shi Jing, helping and taking care of each other.

There is no grievance or hatred, Tian Lingyue has no reason to harm them.

Du Jiyan's mind was buzzing.

How can you doubt Tian Lingyue, an honest person?Are you going to go to Taihe Palace and sleep like crazy?

But what if Tian Lingyue's diarrhea is just fake?The thief calls to catch the thief?Then aren't she and Shi Jing in danger?

Du Jiyan felt that his CPU was not enough.

Let’s try Tian Lingyue.

There was a performance with the emperor one night and a performance in Yongfu Hall the next night. The schedule was full.

Another night of acting.

When it comes to acting, Du Jiyan is already at his fingertips.

In the middle of the night, Du Jiyan sat up from the kang leisurely and shouted: "Rat, there is a mouse - such a big gray mouse -"

Shi Jing was sleeping next to Du Jiyan. When he heard a mouse, he got up sleepily and jumped three feet away without putting on his shoes: "Where is the mouse? Quickly beat it to death with your slippers -"

Several other beautiful ladies also sat up in shock, hugging the quilt tightly and not daring to move.

Tian Lingyue slept next to Shi Jing. She had not eaten for several meals. She was weak and her face was as white as paper.

In the dead of night, it is the time to sleep. At this time, people will relax their vigilance.

If Tian Lingyue jumped up like Shi Jing, it meant that her energy was still good and her weakness was just an appearance.

Tian Lingyue did not get up, but opened her eyes weakly, looked at Du Jiyan weakly and said softly: "Did a mouse get into Yongfu Hall? Sister, did you scare me?"

Du Jiyan was a little surprised by Tian Lingyue's calmness. Girls are generally afraid of mice. When the beautiful ladies heard about mice, they were all panicked. Only Tian Lingyue was calm. Abnormality is like a monster.

Aunt Zhao came in with a white candle and searched carefully. She even rummaged through the sewing box, but found nothing.

"Du Jiyan, did you really see the mouse?" Shi Jing asked.

"It's not quite real. It's a trance, maybe it's a dream."

"I knew I couldn't go to bed. Look, you're so scared that you have nightmares." Shi Jing yawned and got back into bed.

Aunt Zhao closed the door and retreated. There was a full moon outside the main hall, bright and quiet.

Gradually, the even breathing of the beautiful ladies came from the room.

Du Jiyan didn't know if Tian Lingyue was asleep. She couldn't sleep. The system screen was too bright and the small battery was activated.

"Does the host want to inquire about Tian Lingyue's business card?" Xiaodian flashed.

Du Jianyan clicked OK.

Xiao Dian did not support Du Jiyan's inquiry into other people's privacy. Every time he checked someone's business card, he had to discuss it with Xiao Dian for a while. Perhaps this time Xiao Dian sensed that the host was in danger, so he took the initiative to push Tian Lingyue's business card over.

　Shi Jing: Du Jiyan went to bed, and he had nightmares when he came back.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)