On the Difficulties of Escape in Ancient Times

Chapter 51 The Blame
  In the eyes of outsiders, Xiao Xiao deliberately tormented his two sisters.

In fact, Xiao Xiao didn't want to be separated from them. She was afraid that as soon as she went out, the bastard would come over and have evil thoughts when he saw them.

Or the roommates took advantage of their absence to make things difficult for them.

The mother-in-law now felt that these three girls were ruthless, so she had better be cautious and ask Mother Li first.

After hearing this, Mother Li hesitated and accompanied her for a walk in person.

She felt in her heart that only cruel women could live well in the inner courtyard of a deep house.

Now the eldest grandma is pregnant and won't come over for another year or so. Although I have a wife by my side, the third girl is my aunt.

Although she didn't understand why the uncle dared to take a concubine without telling the eldest grandma, but if the third girl really came in, her arms couldn't hold her thighs, and the eldest grandma might not be able to do anything to the uncle.

And if the third girl is upset and the eldest grandma is unhappy, then the lady may not punish her aunt.

The most unlucky person must be her as the manager. Even if the news is leaked, Madam will conceal the news so as not to shock the eldest grandma's fetus.

From now on, if the eldest grandma can't do anything to the uncle, it will be too easy to deal with herself.

After much thought, she decided to make two preparations. The letter was to be sent back, and it was best for her aunt to save face.

Even though Shengyang's official position was not high, his biological father was the immediate superior of the county magistrate. Previously, the border between Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Yuzhang was not peaceful, and several wealthy businessmen in the county all fled quietly to Yuzhang with their families.

After Chen Qianhu found out about it, he thought they had surrendered to the enemy, so he generously confiscated all their houses and farmland.

Anyway, now both sides are their own masters and their own affairs.

Therefore, when Sheng Yang came over, he naturally chose the best courtyard with three entrances.

There is a screen wall as you enter the gate, with the Moon Gate on the left and five reverse-seat rooms on one side, with two carriages and three horses parked there.

The reverse room is facing the hanging flower door. After entering, there are corridors on both sides. After entering, there are six living rooms and study rooms, and the east and west wings are guest rooms.

Further in, there is a pond garden, rockery, stone scenery, and sparse flowers and trees.

The first floor of the pavilion is made of glazed bricks and tiles, with flying eaves and corners, which makes it look particularly grand.

In addition to the main courtyard with five main rooms and left and right side rooms, there are also three small courtyards with three main rooms and left and right side rooms.

Now she only lives in Lihua Court, and the other two courtyards are still empty.

There is also the kitchen to the west and the warehouse to the north.

As for the common rooms in Shengyang, they all live in the left and right wing rooms of the main courtyard, the maids and wives live in the back room, and the servants and guards live in the outer courtyard.

Then Xiao Xiao understood from Mother Li's euphemistic tone that Xiao Xiao could only leave the Chuihua Gate today with her company. Otherwise, the female family members would not be able to leave the Chuihua Gate without the leadership of the master and her right cards.

Needless to say, Xiao Xiao knew that it was easier to get in than to get out when she saw the two women standing there.

She finally understood why she came to her door. No one in the Sheng family thought she had any other purpose. Everyone thought she was here for money and power.

Xiao Xiao walked for less than half an hour and finally finished visiting Sheng Mansion, which covers an area of ​​30 to 40 acres.

After Li's mother left, Xiao Xiao, who pretended to be too tired, began to torment her two sisters again: "My handkerchief fell off, go and find it for me."

The mother-in-law and maid serving beside them felt a little sympathy for them.

After walking around for a while, even they felt their feet were sore. Unexpectedly, the third girl was unwilling to let them go.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Xiao looked at them again and ordered: "I heard that the day after tomorrow is my good day. Go to Mother Li's and ask for me if you can send me some good rouge, gouache, and gold and silver beads so that I can dress up." ."     Well, in fact she wants gold, silver and jewelry more, but unfortunately for fear of arousing suspicion, she can only say it tactfully.

After the mother-in-law and the maid left, she and her two sisters wandered around Lihua Garden to see where it was easier to escape.

Xiao Xiu raised her head and looked at the courtyard wall: "It must be more than two feet high, right?"

Xiao Lian sighed: "It's hard for us to fly."

Xiao Xiao joked to himself: "If we can't get out from above, can we look for a dog hole or something?"

She swore that she just said it casually, but the two sisters immediately lowered their heads, eager to dig up the grass underneath to see if they could really find the dog hole.

Of course there is no dog hole to be found.

But Xiao Xiao discovered the back door.

Like thieves, after looking around to make sure no one was there, they quickly passed by.

Although it is a rear door, it is not small at all, and the carriage will definitely have no problem getting in and out.

The problem is that there is a copper lock on the door.

Xiao Lian made some gestures and came up with a brilliant idea: "Let's go steal a kitchen knife and chop it a few times, and we should be able to chop it off, right?"

Xiao Xiao can only say that today's craftsmen are not opportunistic and make it more difficult for them: "You still need a hatchet or an ax to be useful."

Xiao Xiu began to despair and couldn't help but blush: "You all blame me for hurting you."

"Sister, this is none of your business." Xiao Lian held her hand and comforted her: "It's all Xiulian and Auntie's fault for being so arrogant when they go out, so they caused this trouble."

"Second sister is right." Seeing that their mood was not right, Xiao Xiao could only reveal one thing: "The flour will explode when exposed to fire. The house will definitely be a mess by then, and we can take the opportunity to escape."

"At night, it's dark, so it's not difficult for us to get out."

Xiao Lian's eyes lit up when she heard this: "How can flour be used in this way? Where did you hear this, little sister?"

Xiao Xiao had already decided who would take the blame: "It was the doctor who said that grass was poisonous. He dropped a piece of paper and I picked it up. This is what was written on it."

"Later, I saw that he was looking for it in a hurry, so I gave it back to him. I lied to him that I was illiterate. He told me again and again that I must not try it, as it would burn the whole house to the ground."

Anyway, that unwarranted doctor has already taken the blame for himself once, so it's okay to let him take the blame again.

Xiao Xiu had already begun to think wildly: "Maybe that's not an ordinary doctor, but an expert hermit."

Xiao Lian also nodded vigorously: "Sister is right, how can an ordinary doctor know so much?"

Hearing that her sisters had already found the steps for themselves, Xiao Xiao happily agreed: "You are all right."

Xiao Xiao didn't wait for the gold and silver jewelry sent by Li's mother, but when she was getting ready to go to bed, Sheng Yang finally arrived.

Xiao Xiao glanced at the two boys standing outside without revealing anything, and smiled at Sheng Yang: "Uncle, you are busy with official duties. You have worked really hard. Please take a seat!"

Sheng Yang, who didn't get up until the afternoon and was invited to eat and drink, then came back, felt that the little beauty in front of him could talk.

They talked about having enough food and clothing, and he also smiled: "I know how hard I work, how can you serve me?"

(End of this chapter)