Shocking Mountain Moon

Chapter 52 Second Concubine
"My lord, my lord, it's not good!"

Xue Han looked at Hu Si who rushed in, his expression indifferent: "What the hell are you yelling about?"

"My lord, this is bad!"

Xue Han raised his eyelids and said, "Speak."

How could anything good happen to the Imperial City Bureau? It would be normal for something bad to happen.

"Miss Qiu Liu--" Hu Si took a deep breath, satisfied that he did not blurt out "red bean cake".

Xue Han's expression changed slightly: "What happened to Miss Qiu Liu?"

Hu Si was stunned by Xue Han's reaction.

Who was so calm just now? Oh, it was their adults.

"Are you mute?" Xue Han resisted the urge to kick him.

Hu Si coughed and said, "I was just walking around Yuan's house, oh, patrolling, guess what I saw?"

"Miss Qiu Liu?"

"Yes, Miss Qiuliu entered the Yuan residence in a carriage! I specifically asked the Yuan family's followers, and they said she was mixing perfume for some lady Hui..."

Hongdougao is a noble lady of the Earl's Mansion after all. No matter how poor the Yongqing Earl's Mansion is, would they prepare perfume for a concubine of Yuan Chenghai?
impossible!
"It must be that Yuan Chenghai, that pervert, coveted Miss Qiu Liu's beauty, and tricked her into coming to him under the guise of making perfume for his concubine. Once Miss Qiu Liu enters Yuan's house, it will be like a little white sheep entering a tiger's mouth, it's all over!"

Xue Han glanced at his agitated subordinate and strode out.

Hu Si hurried to follow.

Yuan Chenghai arrived at the door of his house and dismounted. Just as he was about to go in, he heard a voice behind him shouting, "Master Yuan, please stay."

Yuan Chenghai turned around and looked at the young man walking towards him with a puzzled look: "Master Xue?"

"There has been no progress in dealing with the criminals who attacked Lord Yuan. I would like to talk to Lord Yuan. Perhaps I can get some clues."

"Lord Xue is so thoughtful. Why don't you come to my humble home and stay for a while?" Yuan Chenghai made the invitation.

He returned home at this time because he learned that Miss Qiu Liu and Hui Niang had returned together. He wanted to take a good look at what Miss Qiu Liu looked like and what she was thinking.

He didn't believe that a little girl who came to his house on her own initiative was a noble and dignified person. It was possible that Earl Yongqing wanted to sell his granddaughter for profit, and the granddaughter herself was happy to be sold.

But compared to the serious matter concerning his safety, this little thing has to take a back seat.

"There is no need to go to your house. The Imperial City Division is different from others and it is easy to cause misunderstanding. I hope Lord Yuan can understand."

"Oh, yes, yes. Then let's go to the nearby teahouse and have a seat."

Xue Han nodded and winked at Hu Si.

Hu Si indicated that he understood and stayed near Yuan's house.

Qiu Heng had already entered the courtyard where Hui Niang lived, and while waiting for Hui Niang to take a bath and change clothes, she looked around silently.

"Miss Qiuliu, I've been waiting for a long time." Hui Niang, dressed in a fresh outfit, walked over.

Qiu Heng walked around Hui Niang and said, "Go outside for a while and try to minimize the disturbance."

The more complicated and detailed the process was, the more Hui Niang believed in Qiu Heng's incense-making skills, and was even moved by her dedication.

The two came to the yard. Qiu Heng closed her eyes and sniffed lightly, while Hui Niang felt inexplicably nervous.

"All right."

"Is that all?" Hui Niang was a little unconvinced.

Qiu Heng smiled and nodded: "I have memorized the scent that is unique to Madam Hui, and that is enough. Madam Hui, do you only want the incense pendant, or do you want some incense pills as well?"

"Incense balls for fumigation?"

"Yes. Compared with incense pendants, incense has better healing effects. It can soothe the nerves, relieve fatigue, calm the mind, beautify the skin, relax the meridians and activate the collaterals... Incense pills made from different aromatic herbs have different effects, and can also be used to fumigate clothes..."

Hui Niang was fascinated by what she heard and her eyes lit up.

"I want it, I want it all!"

Qiu Heng smiled and said, "I'll send it to Madam Hui when the incense is ready."

"Thank you so much, I don't know what to say."

"Madam Hui, there is no need to do this. For me, those who truly love fragrance are my bosom friends."

Hui Niang's heart warmed when she heard this. In everyone's eyes, she was the master's concubine, but in Miss Qiu Liu's eyes, she was a confidant.

Qiu Heng opened the box she brought with her and said, "It will take some time to make incense. Madam Hui, please pick two incense sticks that you like and wear them for fun."

Hui Niang thanked him again and started to choose.

Li Niang's yard was right next to her, and the news had spread there since Hui Niang brought Qiu Heng back.

"Specially invited to make incense for her?" After hearing the news from the maid, Li Niang's delicate eyebrows were deeply frowned.

"Who is that girl?"

"It is said to be the sixth daughter of the Yongqing Marquis's residence."

Li Niang's expression changed: "Did you hear it wrong?"

"That's right, I specifically asked the doorman."

Yuan Chenghai values his life, so outsiders who want to enter Yuan’s house must ask for their identities.

What's going on? The noble lady from the Bo Mansion came here specifically to make incense for Hui Niang?

Why does that bitch have the right?
Li Niang couldn't sit still anymore, so she went to the next room.

"Madam, Madam Li is here." The maid came to Hui Niang and reported in a low voice.

"What is she doing here? Just say I'm entertaining guests and don't have time to see her."

Before the maidservant had even reached the gate of the courtyard after receiving the order, Li Niang came in directly.

"Hey, is your sister entertaining guests?"

Hui Niang suppressed her annoyance and forced a smile: "I was just about to send the guests out. I'll talk to you later."

Li Niang glanced at Qiu Heng's face with her beautiful eyes and secretly cursed Hui Niang for being stupid.

How dare you bring such a young and lovely girl home? Aren’t you afraid of inviting a wolf into the house?
"Whose girl is this? I don't think I've seen her before." Li Niang raised the fan and fanned her gently twice.

Although they are the master's concubines, they also have to deal with some of the masters' wives because of their status.

Even though those ladies looked down on them, they still had to smile on their faces. Therefore, even though she knew Qiu Heng's identity, Li Niang didn't feel the need to respect her.

People who truly need to be respected will not come to Yuan’s house.

"I'm Qiu Liu." Qiu Heng took the initiative to introduce herself and glanced at Hui Niang.

Hui Niang was secretly annoyed that Li Niang had ruined the good atmosphere, but she couldn't show it in front of Qiu Heng, so she said, "This is Li Niang, she lives in the yard next to me."

"Madam Li." Qiu Heng greeted Hui Niang in a friendly manner and smiled, "Madam Hui, you have chosen. I will go home now."

She reached out to close the box, attracting Li Niang's attention.

"Oh, so many champagnes!"

Compared to Xiang, Li Niang prefers gorgeous clothes, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t love them.

Beautiful clothes also need nice accessories.

"Miss Qiuliu, can I take a look?"

Hui Niang's face darkened: "Sister, aren't you interested in these things?"

"Who said that?" Li Niang lifted her sleeves and a faint fragrance came over her. "I have used incense on all my clothes. Why are you not interested?"

These exquisite and elegant pendants were obviously not available outside. Hui Niang could have them, so why couldn't she have them?
"Of course you can see it." Qiu Heng said softly.

Li Niang glanced at Hui Niang proudly, picked up a pendant and looked at it, then picked up another one. The more she looked at it, the more she liked it.

"Ms. Li, have you finished reading?"

"Well, Miss Qiuliu's skill in making incense is really great." Li Niang praised her highly.

"Then I'll go back." Qiu Heng put the box away and walked out.

Hui Niang almost laughed out loud and walked beside Qiu Heng: "I'll take Miss Qiu Liu out."

Li Niang, who was left behind, stopped smiling and almost bit her teeth.

She went to find the master!
(End of this chapter)