Ninefold Purple

Jiang Yan was crouching in front of the table to trace the red, when he saw Song Mo coming in, he smiled timidly.

Song Mo was even more annoyed.

Her younger sister, her mother gave birth to her baby after being pregnant in October, but she looked like a poor family who couldn't see the world, but the person who made a fool of her was her own father.

His expression couldn't help being a little gloomy, and he said, "Where's your sister-in-law?"

Jiang Yan felt like beating a drum in his heart, angry that Song Mo blamed Dou Zhao for not accompanying him, and hurriedly defended Dou Zhao: "Sister-in-law has been here to accompany her before, and Mr. Chen, the accountant of sister-in-law, said that she had something urgent to find sister-in-law, so sister-in-law left. Open it." Afraid that Song Mo would not believe it, he hurriedly took the rice paper aside, "This was written by my sister-in-law just now to draw red for me." [

Am I going to blame Shou Gu for not being successful?

Song Mo's complexion became more and more ugly.

He glanced at Jiang Yan's writing, told her a few words, "Talk to your sister-in-law if you have anything to do", then turned and went back to the study.

Jiang Yan took a long breath, and his whole body relaxed.

Song Mo was so angry that he told Wu Yi: "Your Madam and Mr. Chen have finished talking, please tell me."

Wu Yi went in response.

Song Mo stroked his forehead and lay down on the drunkard's chair.

And in the small study not far from here, Dou Zhao was listening to Chen Qushui talking about Song Han.

"So, except for that Li Dasheng, the people around Song Han are all the same?" She frowned slightly, looking a little serious, "If I remember correctly, that Li Dasheng is Song Han's bodyguard awarded by the British public. Bar?"

"Exactly." Chen Qushui said, "He left the capital on the day Li Tiaoniang's accident happened. According to Mr. Huang, he resigned three months ago. It's just that he has served the second master since he was a child, and the second master was reluctant." , stayed several times, and finally saw that he had made up his mind to go. It was really impossible to keep him, so he was allowed to resign. Du Wei followed this clue to investigate, but found that Li Dasheng did not return to his hometown at all, but disappeared after leaving the capital. I think most of them were silenced by someone."

Song Han lived in the British government since he was a child.The people around him were either rewarded by Song Yichun, or arranged by the chief executive. It was easier to check him.

Dou Zhao also felt that it would be more dangerous than good for Li Dasheng.

"If Li Dasheng dies, regardless of whether Li Tiaoniang killed him or not, he was rewarded by the British public to Song Han," she said, "Song Han can ask all the questions and put all the responsibility on the British public."

Dou Zhao and Chen Qushui thought of going together.

He said: "Look. Do you want to remind Shizi about this matter? I think Shizi is not very anxious after hearing about Li Dasheng's disappearance. I'm afraid he still thinks about his brotherhood with Song Han."

This is also one of the reasons why he came to discuss Dou Zhao.

According to him, if this matter can be used to deprive Song Han of the right to inherit the British government.That would be great.

Dou Zhao said with a smile: "No need! Master Shizi has his own way of doing things. You just need to watch from the sidelines." He said again. "If there is any news from Du Wei, let him tell us."

Song Mo never guarded against the real people, whether it was Chen Qushui or Duan Gongyi, as long as he had something to ask, Du Wei and the others would tell the truth. [

Chen Qushui said "yes" with a smile, and got up to leave.

Dou Zhao sat alone for a while, then ordered the little maid to call Ruo Zhu over, and said, "Second Lord, what's going on these days?"

Because of Chuan'er's incident, Song Yichun taught all the maids in Xixiangyuan a lesson, and sent two maids to Song Han's house as errands. After talking, they became good sisters.

"It's the same as usual." Ruozhu said in a low voice, "every day Yinzheng gets up, practices horse stance for an hour, Chenchu ​​eats breakfast, Chenchu ​​goes to greet the Duke three quarters later, and Chenzheng goes to class..."

What did he eat and drink every day, who did he meet, what did he say, everything was detailed and clear, even yesterday afternoon he wandered outside Bishuixuan for more than an hour, and finally returned to the upper courtyard with his head down They also reported to Dou Zhao one by one.

Everything seemed normal, just like it used to be.

Dou Zhao supported his chin with his elbow.

If Li Dasheng was instigated by him, it is impossible that there is no trace?

Even if Li Dasheng was called in to tell him to turn over, he must have someone to follow him, right?

What is the problem?

When did she ignore it?

The more Dou Zhao thought about it, the more interested he became in Song Han.

In the past, I didn't want to see him, and I was afraid of scaring the snake, so I kept a certain distance from him. Now that I think about it, I need to go to the upper courtyard often.

Anyway, Song Han is still young and has no engagement. After a few years, even if Song Han is her brother-in-law, she will avoid suspicion.

Thinking of this, she stood up, and was about to tell Ruotong that she was going to the upper courtyard when the bamboo curtain swayed, and Song Mo walked in.

"It's so hot, why don't you ask a maid to help you fan?" He complained when he saw Dou Zhao alone, "It's fine if someone brings a piece of ice!"

He made Dou Zhao hot in the summer, and this year there was twice as much ice as last year.

Dou Zhao smiled and said, "It's just because I saw Mr. Chen sitting here for a while, so I need to get a piece of ice and put it here. Don't worry, if I am hot, I will ask the maid to help me fan." Then Ask him, "Why are you here? Didn't you say you have something to tell Lu Ming?"

She finally saw it clearly. If Du Wei was "inquiring", then Lu Ming was doing "private work" for him. She had better not ask about anything involving these two people. Nothing makes people feel comfortable. of.

Song Mo didn't want her to know about it either, so he said vaguely, "I want to ask what Ah Yan said after seeing Li Liang?"

Early yesterday morning, after Jiang Yan sent Li Liang away, he went to worship Li Tiaoniang.

Song Mo simply came out of sight and out of mind, and went to the palace early in the morning. [

Dou Zhao didn't believe it.

If you want to know what Jiang Yan and Li Liang said, you should send Du Weicai. How could Lu Ming be involved?

She didn't talk bluntly, and said with a smile: "It's just a few words to Li Liang to take care of his health." But she concealed that Jiang Yan quietly gave Li Liang 20 taels of silver.

Song Mo snorted coldly, and complained: "Can you think of a way to make Ah Yan stop acting like a little daughter-in-law and cringe when seeing people. How can I move around in various houses in the future?"

"Why is there such a rush?" Dou Zhao smiled. "She is a widow now, and it is not suitable for her to move around. Wait until she adapts to the life of the British government. Just teach her slowly."

"If you just look at her like me, you won't get angry." Dou Zhao sat beside Dou Zhao angrily, "Why doesn't she look like mother at all?"

In order to manipulate Jiang Yan, Li Tiaoniang naturally had to develop her into a cowardly character.

She was afraid that saying this would make Song Mo even more sad, so she smiled and said, "Don't stare at her all day long. The more you stare, the more nervous she will be, the more disorganized she will be when she speaks and acts, and the angrier you will be..."

While talking, a young man was poking his head outside.

Yizhitang's rules are quite strict, and the young servants dare not peek at Dou Zhao and Song Mo's conversations without a report.

Dou Zhao knew that this was something urgent and Song Mo had to make a decision.

She stopped the topic and called the boy in.

The boy ran in relieved.He held up a letter and knelt in front of Song Mo and Dou Zhao: "Master, Mrs. Fifth Uncle from Liaodong sent a letter."

Both Dou Zhao and Song Mo were surprised.

Song Mo opened the letter, glanced at it, and breathed a sigh of relief.Smiling to Dou Zhao: "Uncle Wu said that he has saved some good leather in Liaodong in the past few years. He will ask the caravan to bring it over in two days, and let me send someone in charge to bring the things home."

Dou Zhao saw that the envelope was still stamped with a military cover, so he couldn't help laughing and said, "Fifth Uncle's life in Liaodong is pretty good."

Song Mo said with a smile: "My fifth uncle has no other hobbies, but he likes to make friends. Anyone who talks to him will like him. It's a pity you didn't see him, otherwise you must be able to make sense." Then he said, "Are you going back to the house?" Or continue to sit here for a while? I'll go talk to the steward."

Very important.

Dou Zhao smiled and said, "I'll go around the second master's room and see what those little maids and wives are doing."

Song Mo hesitated and said: "If you have anything to do, tell Ganlu and the others? The upper court is still a quarter of an hour away from here, it's too far."

He became suspicious of Song Han, and instinctively didn't want to step into Song Han's territory, right?

Dou Zhao talked and said, and promised to bring Jingui and Yingui sisters, Song Mo reluctantly agreed, and personally sent her to the upper room.

Song Han was going to learn rhythm in the afternoon, so only Qixia and a few maidservants were left guarding the house.

Seeing Dou Zhao approaching, Qi Xia was both surprised and delighted, and hurriedly brought tea and water to the maid and played with snacks and fruits.

Dou Zhao has been here a few times, but every time he is in a hurry, a large number of people have never been to Song Mo's inner room. At this time, after careful inspection, he found that Song Han's inner room is solemnly arranged, and he and Song Mo are in the outer study room. The Snappers are very similar.

Qi Xia hurriedly explained with a smile: "Second Master learns from Uncle in everything, except for these small things."

Dou Zhao nodded slightly with a smile, and suddenly a cat jumped out.

She was startled.

Qi Xia suddenly turned pale.

If Madam makes any mistakes, everyone in the courtyard will die.

She hurriedly shouted to a little maid: "I didn't see Madam here, so you didn't stop her. What if you scare Madam?"

The little girl's face was as white as paper, and she knocked in front of Dou Zhao with a "thump", her body was shaking like sugar.

But the cat gracefully jumped onto the kang, and lay lazily under the kang table. Its black fur was like satin, and its pair of emerald green eyes were like the sea washed by the blue sky, shining with mysterious light.

Only then did Dou Zhao discover that the cat turned out to be a rare Persian cat.

It's a pity that she doesn't like this kind of cat. She feels that it looks weird, so she can't help but take a few steps back.

Qi Xia hurriedly said: "Ma'am, this is raised by the second master, and they are usually locked in the Nuan Pavilion...I didn't expect you to come back, and you didn't tie the Nuan Pavilion to death, no, didn't it scare you?"

Dou Zhao felt that even Song Han didn't have the guts to scare himself with a cat, who was about to give birth, looked at the cat, said "it's okay", and left Song Han's inner room with Qi Xia and the others. , just sat down in the hall, Song Han rushed over sweating profusely.