Chapter 564 Favorite! Urgent Dinner Delivery!
When she returned to the yard, Shao Wanru was still studying the painting, turning it over and over, but couldn't see anything. She even looked at the light from the window, trying to use the different looks of the light, but she still had no choice but to Found nothing.
After Yujie reported the matter about Divine Doctor Qi to her, she also helped to check it out.
Compared with Shao Wanrulai, Yujie had at least stayed in the nunnery longer and knew some Buddhist things better. However, the master and servant still found nothing despite comparing and classifying them.
In the end, Shao Wanru had no choice but to use the old method to paint the painting as it was above.
When Qing'er brought dinner, Shao Wanru had just finished all the paintings. The two paintings were placed together. If one had a seal under it and the other didn't, they would have looked more identical.
"Yujie, did the previous picture album have Master Pushan's private seal on it?" Shao Wanru suddenly asked looking at the private seal that she could not recognize.
Yujie thought for a while and shook her head affirmatively: "It's not in the album!"
"How come there isn't? Don't those who have private seals like to print private seals on the scrolls they paint?" Shao Wanru asked in surprise. The reason why she asked this was actually because just now she suddenly felt that she should also Go and engrave a private seal so that you can put it on the paintings you admire in the future.
"Perhaps I think the arrangement in the album is too philistine!" Yu Jie thought for a while and replied, that arrangement is for pilgrims to choose.
Is this really the reason? Shao Wanru's intuition was that he didn't, but he couldn't find any other reason for that moment. After thinking about it, he carefully traced the font on the private seal.
"Miss, the eldest lady's Shuqi hasn't come back yet." Qing'er came in and put down the food box in his hand.
Shao Wanru's hand paused, "You're not back yet?"
It was already getting late outside the window.
"Yes, she was supposed to be back." Qing'er nodded.
Shao Wanru put down the pen in her hand, and Yujie put away the paintings for her. She went to wash her hands. After washing her thoughtful eyelashes, she thought for a while and then told Qing'er: "Go and take a look in front. If Shuqi is back, and I want to stop her. Since it’s too late, let’s do it a little later!”
"Slave, are you leaving now?" Qing'er asked doubtfully.
"Yes, let's leave now." Shao Wanru nodded, and Qing'er hurriedly left as ordered. Like Shao Wanru's other personal maids, after seeing her own lady's methods, Qing'er became more and more concerned about the lady she was currently serving. I am becoming more and more convinced.
Since the young lady has said this, it makes sense. It is not a big deal for Qing'er to stop Shuqi from coming over.
"Yujie, please leave first and go find someone from the Ministry of Punishment to inquire about the Taoist priest from Baiyunguan. Tell me that I sent you to ask. If you see Mr. Qiu, talk implicitly about the arrival of the eldest lady. There’s nothing to eat now!” Shao Wanru sat down, took the handkerchief and cleaned his hands while saying.
How could she not take advantage of such a good opportunity?
"Just leave the young lady here alone?" Yu Jie was really worried and hesitated.
"If you leave, Shao Yanru will not be able to find anyone to help her. When you come back later, no matter what you see Shao Yanru doing, stay away and don't let her find out." Shao Wanru said pointedly, her safety lies in It's safe here. Qing'er had long told her that there were two secret guards following her, but they couldn't be seen in the past. If she was really in danger, they would definitely help her.
As for asking Yu Jie to stay aside, it is not because he wants to take advantage of Shao Yanru at this time. Some things can slowly leave a mark. How can a person like Shao Yanru let go of someone who can be used, even if he doesn't need it now? , it can also be used in the future.
The Criminal Department is not a small yamen...
Hearing that there was something else in Shao Wanru's words, Yujie was still a little uneasy. After all three maids were let out, only the young lady was left. How could she be relieved?
Later, under Shao Wanru's repeated urging, he reluctantly turned around and left, and hurried outside to find the people left behind by the Ministry of Punishment...
Shao Yanru was in her room, waiting either left or right. She looked out the window and saw that it was already late. She felt hungry already, but because Shuqi was not there, she didn't even have dinner. No one took it.
In the past, those like them who had servants to serve them would usually let the servants get it themselves.
Looking at the sky outside the window, Shao Yanru couldn't sit down anymore. She got up and walked to the corridor. She looked in the yard and was a little surprised when she didn't see Qing'er, who had been sweeping the floor with a big broom.
This rough maid seems to be very diligent on weekdays. Why is there no one today? Could it be that Shao Wanru asked her to get dinner?
As soon as she turned towards Shao Wanru's quiet room, she walked to the door of the house. A smell of fragrance hit her face, making Shao Yanru feel more and more hungry.
Lifting up her skirt and entering the house, she saw that Shao Wanru was the only one in the house, "Where are your maids?"
Shao Yanru asked as he walked inside.
After Shao Wanru had finished using it, there was only some leftover food left. Since no one had cleaned it up, it was still on the table. Shao Wanru took a book by himself and browsed through it casually, which was quite satisfying.
Hearing Shao Yanru's voice, Shao Wanru raised his eyes and looked at her and said, "If you have anything, I'll send it out."
"When will you come back?" Shao Yanru asked after hesitation.
"I really don't know about this. Judging from the situation of what they are doing, the one who was sent down the mountain to frame the painting probably won't be able to come back tonight!" Shao Wanru said slowly.
Shao Yanru glanced at the food again, feeling really hungry: "When will it be at the earliest?"
She is a young lady from an aristocratic family, and she cannot bring it up by herself. It would be too inappropriate.
"It should be more than half an hour later at the earliest. Is there anything wrong, eldest sister?" Shao Wanru put down the book in his hand and asked.
Shao Yanru glanced at the cover of Shao Wanru's book and pursed her lips in disdain. The book looked like an ordinary Chinese book, with no elegance at all: "Can it be earlier?"
"This... I guess it won't work. I can't go find someone directly right now." Shao Wanru shook her head helplessly. Seeing that Shao Yanru looked bad, she asked again, "Sister, is there something wrong?"
"It's nothing, I just came to see you!" Shao Yanru turned around and said, since Shao Wanru is of no use here, of course she won't stay.
Look at this time, if you don't go to get dinner, the kitchen in Yuhui'an will be closed. Shao Yanru is naturally not willing to go hungry all night.
She came out of the quiet room and walked to the courtyard door. After thinking about it, she opened the courtyard door. She wanted to see if there were any nuns outside. She could just find any nun and ask her to bring her dinner. She would reward her with a little more silver. That’s it.
It was getting late now. Fortunately, the lights outside the courtyard were also lit. He walked to the entrance of the courtyard and stood still for a moment. Shao Yanru saw no one, so he could only walk out along the intersection, hoping to meet a nun.
After walking a few steps, a person suddenly came out from behind the shadow of a tree. Shao Yanru turned pale with fright. She staggered and almost fell. Her mind was spinning rapidly. Could it be that Shao Wanru wanted to harm herself?
"Miss, it's me, don't be afraid, don't be afraid, I'll bring you dinner!" A man hugged her body, and his soft voice was in her ears.
After Shao Yanru stood still in the man's arms, she reached out and pushed the man away. After taking a few steps back, she saw clearly that the person coming was Qiu Yu, and she felt relieved.
But then his expression became serious: "What is the purpose of Mr. Qiu appearing here at this time?"
"Don't be afraid, Miss. Fifth Miss sent someone to ask about Baiyunguan's case before. I asked you specifically. Knowing that your maid was not around and there was no one to bring you dinner, I hurriedly sent it to you!" Qiu Yu stood a few steps away from Shao Yanru. When he saw Shao Yanru's dignified and beautiful face, he couldn't help but feel excited.
Trying to calm down the excitement in his heart, he reached out and picked up the drink box placed aside, and brought it to Shao Yanru's hand. He said with concern: "If you don't get it, the kitchen of Yuhui'an will be closed."
"Thank you Master Qiu!" After Shao Yanru composed herself, she reached out to take the food box, but she did not leave in a hurry. "Master Qiu said that my fifth sister asked the maid to ask the Ministry of Justice about Baiyun Temple?"
"Yes, Miss Shao Wu was framed by Baiyun Guan Demon Dao before, and she specifically asked us to inquire about it, but this matter is not in my charge, and I don't know what happened specifically. I can only tell Miss Shao Wu's maid He said, if there is any news, please inform Miss Shao Wu immediately." The beauty in his heart actually stayed to talk to him. Does this mean that the beauty is also interesting to him?
Qiu Yu was very excited. Of course, he said what he wanted to say. This matter was not a secret. Of course, he just said what he wanted to say. Being able to please the beauty is the most important thing.
"Why did the fifth sister suddenly ask this?" Shao Yanru's face darkened slightly.
"Maybe you think that since we are all from the Criminal Department, we should all have something in common, but in fact everyone handles different cases, and some things are not easy to tell others, even colleagues!" Qiu Yu thought Shao Yanru I don’t understand either, so he explained gently.
This makes sense. Many ladies from aristocratic families don't understand it very well, but this does not include Shao Yanru. The education she received is not just what the ladies in the backyard should learn.
"Thank you, Mr. Qiu. I'll take my leave now!" Now that the matter has been inquired about, Shao Yanru certainly won't stay and turned to leave.
"Miss, please wait a moment!" Seeing that the beauty was about to leave, Qiu Yu couldn't help but said, looking at Shao Yanru with his eyes infatuatedly. The woman in front of him almost fully met his requirements for his wife, but the family background of Xingguo Duke's mansion was too high. , otherwise he would have invited someone to propose marriage.
But if he and Miss Shao are in love, even if it is rude, but in this case, if he goes to propose marriage, can it be done?
"Master Qiu, what else do you want?" Shao Yanru turned his head, but did not turn around. His indifference was obvious, and he did not want to talk to Qiu Yu at this time.
Under the lonely light at night, a man and a woman alone, if they were seen by others, it would be a mouthful. How could Shao Yanru risk his reputation.
"No... nothing's going on. Miss Shao, go slowly!" Seeing Shao Yanru's cold and distant look, Qiu Yu's hot heart was hit hard, and she felt weak all over. Miss Shao didn't seem to care about her. You have to keep a distance from yourself.
"Thank you, Mr. Qiu, for sending dinner!" Shao Yanru slowly turned around at this moment and smiled sweetly at Qiu Yu, her eyes soft and a bit shy!