Once the package was taken out of the house by Mrs. Xi, it was carefully searched from top to bottom, but in fact, there was nothing inside except for a few clothes and some snacks, really nothing at all.
Hong Yu looked at that pile of things and felt her eyelids twitching, she picked up some disgusting things and threw them into the outer courtyard.
"Is it for the old masters to see again?" Qing Tao also had some doubts, poured a cup of tea for Song Chuyi and handed it over, muttering: "But why did he choose this time"
Song Chuyi's eyebrows moved, and she tilted her head to instruct Hongyu: "Hongyu, go find Xu Ayi and have Xu Ayi discreetly ask who the second madam sent to deliver these things."
Li would never do anything without a reason, and asking her to believe that there was no lawsuit inside was more difficult than asking her to believe that a sow could climb a tree.
The fiery clouds on the horizon have dissipated, and the originally golden-yellow clouds have turned into a deep, mysterious green, set against the darkening sky, adding an air of eeriness to the beauty.
Because of the unrest in recent days, dinner has been prepared exceptionally early. Before it's completely dark outside, someone already comes to ask if they can set the table for dinner.
Song Chuyi was indeed a bit hungry and had just nodded to indicate that the meal could be served when he heard someone outside say, "Miss Chen has come again."
Madam Xu's hands paused for a moment, and she looked up at Song Chuyi: "Miss, when you went to see the Crown Prince, she had already come once."
Perhaps it was to ask about the imperial historian from last time? This Miss Chen looks like a clever person, she shouldn't be here just to freeload, Song Chuyi raised an eyebrow, indicating for Qingtao to lead her in.
Chen Gongniang smiled, the mole at the corner of her eye becoming more noticeable, and her apricot-shaped eyes filled with a smile as she laughed at Song Chuyi: "To be honest, I'm not afraid of you laughing at me, but after waking up from my nap, I had a nightmare. The more I think about it, the more anxious I become. Originally, I wanted to come and talk to you about it, to calm down a bit. But now, my heart is even more anxious."
The kitchen has already sent the meal to the next room, and Song Chuyi also didn't want to ask any more questions at this time. She could only smile: "Sister came so urgently, I suppose you haven't eaten yet? Why don't we have it together?"
Miss Chen seemed to be eager for this, with a deeper smile on her face, nodding slowly: "In that case, I'll take the liberty of troubling you."
But by the time they finished dinner, Miss Chen had recounted her dream at least four or five times and showed no signs of leaving. And what she said was nothing more than how terrifying her dreams were.
As night began to fall, Hongyu led the way in lighting up the lamps inside the house, and the lanterns at the entrance of the courtyard also lit up.
Miss Chen then blushed and pulled Song Chuyi's hand: "Sister, can I stay with you tonight? When I was at home, I always had a nanny to accompany me."
Her wet nurse was killed by the Tartar soldiers while protecting her.
Song Chuyi finally understood what Miss Chen was up to, guessing that she had heard the news of the Tartar soldiers gathering and was afraid that her place was not safe enough, so she came here.
But actually Miss Chen was thinking a bit too much, after all she is the legitimate granddaughter of Chen Cifang, how could she not be valued by Song Ren and Ye Jingkuan?
Besides, there were no less than forty people patrolling the backyard. The small courtyard where she lived was indistinguishable from Chen's small courtyard, no matter which direction you looked from.
But since everyone has already said so, there's no reason to drive people away. Song Chuyi looked at the sky and nodded in agreement.
The moon is high in the sky, and the surrounding area, due to the empty houses, seems even more quiet, so quiet that you can hear the sound of insects chirping.
Miss Chen insisted on staying by Song Chuyi's side, propping her head up with one hand and reading a book.
It was unknown how long it took, but finally, outside came the sounds of noise, footsteps, and then the earth-shaking sound of a charge.
Miss Chen was shocked and stood up with a pale face, pacing back and forth restlessly.
"Your Highness's side" Miss Chen looked at Song Chuyi with a pale face: "Nothing will happen, right?"
It's come to this, and yet she's still worried about Zhou Wei Zhao's safety. Song Chu Yi thought it was a bit strange in her heart, but on the surface, she comforted her with a smile: "Your Highness has so many elite Imperial Guards by your side."
Her words had barely fallen when a loud crash suddenly shook the sky outside, and the gate began to shake violently.
Miss Chen was shocked and turned pale, grasping Song Chuyi's hand tightly, staring fixedly at the door.
Madam Xū and Qingtao, Hongyu, and the three of them were shocked, and immediately closed the doors in the house.
It was at this moment that a tearing sound came through the air, and sharp arrows pierced the window paper and flew into the house.
"Get down!" Song Chuyi immediately reacted and pulled Chen Niang down to the ground with her.
These people are not Tartar bandits! The Tartar bandits didn't even carry bows and arrows!
Song Chuyi's mind was racing, and she saw Miss Chen staring at her with an extremely strange gaze.
After a round of arrows, the gate began to creak again, and soon there was a loud crash, which should be the sound of the gate being smashed.
Song Chuyi hadn't even had time to savor Chen's gaze when she was suddenly pulled up by Chen, who stood up abruptly.
The two of them were crouching right next to the round table in the center of the room, and at this moment they were extremely close to the door. Chen Niang stared at Song Chuyi for another second before suddenly stretching out her hand to pull open the door and pushing Song Chuyi out with both hands!
She should have also guessed that this force was not the Tartar cavalry, but came for herself. In a flash of thought, Song Chuyi saw the courtyard door completely smashed open.
"Hey!" Ye Jingchu's mischievous and cheerful voice suddenly rang out, followed by Song Chuyi seeing his face suddenly enlarged in front of her eyes: "What a mess outside, are you stupid? Why are you still running out here?"
Song Chuyi's mind was momentarily confused and she didn't have time to react, staring blankly at Ye Jingchuan's inverted face.
"Go in!" She had just reacted when she was ruthlessly pushed and directly pushed into the room.
It's Zhou Weizhao's voice!
She opened her eyes wide and got up, immediately surrounded by Mrs. Xi, Hong Yu, Qing Tao and others.
"Girl!" Qing Tao hastily looked her up and down with a choked voice.
Madam Xu was also shocked, revealing her emotions rarely, and tremblingly pulled Song Chuyi behind her, vigilantly looking at Chen Niang standing beside the round table.
It was this soft and weak-looking Chen girl who just pushed Song Chuyi out to block the disaster! If it wasn't for Taishun and Ye Jingchuan
Mrs. Hsu felt a wave of dizziness in front of her eyes and almost couldn't stand up straight.
In the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, Song Chuyi glanced at the sky outside, which was lit up by the flames, and followed Nanny Xu's gaze to give Chen Niang a cold look.