In the wee hours of the morning, Su Tan 'er woke up.
When she opened her eyes, the light was slightly yellow. It was still a quiet night outside the window, but she couldn't feel peace. Her mind and body felt uncomfortable, restless, and uneasy, but she couldn't figure out the direction of the discomfort. Why did she feel uncomfortable? Many broken scenes flashed through her mind. There was no way forward, there were pursuers behind, and some things were collapsing … In such a chaotic feeling, she heard the voice of her family.
"Miss, you're awake."
It was Xiaochan's voice. She didn't need to think and recognize it to react immediately. She closed her eyes and tried hard to recall for a while. When she tried to get up, Xiaochan pulled the quilt and pressed her down. The little maid didn't use much strength, mainly because she didn't have much strength. Her eyes were red.
"What time is it?" she asked. Her voice was a little hoarse, and it didn't sound like her voice at all.
"It's almost past midnight."
"Miss, don't get up …"
"I'll heat up the medicine …"
The voices were from Chan'er, Juan'er, and Xing'er. It was Liheng who told her the time. He also stayed here. She still felt uncomfortable, but there was some warmth in her heart. She recalled what happened before, "Manager Liao and the others …"
"Miss, can you stop thinking about these things …" Juan'er sobbed beside the bed. Su Tan'er shook her head apologetically and said weakly, "I can't …"
"Manager Liao and the others have gone back to rest." Ning Yi's voice sounded beside her, and then he said to Chan'er and Juan'er softly, "I'll talk to her. You two go out and help Xing'er first."
The two maids nodded and went to the room next door to boil the medicine. When it was quiet, Su Tan'er's vision and spirit became a little more focused. The man who was her Husband was wearing the same green robe as he was in the day. He moved a stool over and sat down to look at her. His demeanor was the same as when they were chatting on the second floor. He casually tilted his head, and there was some indifference and calmness of a scholar. Although the appearance of a young man did not make him look very mature, this was indeed the appearance of a gifted scholar in her mind.
He was more talented than many people, but he was not ostentatious. His inner depth and quietness actually had a lot of power. In the past, Su Tan'er had never thought much about this. Logically speaking, the title of the number one talent should always give people a very powerful feeling. But in the family, including her, Chan 'er, Juan' er, and Xing 'er did not seem to feel too deeply in this aspect. From the beginning to the end, they were very relaxed and natural. When others talked about it, perhaps they would feel proud, but when they suddenly found out, they would jump in fright. But … from the beginning to the end, they only saw this person. If one looked from afar, they would see the halo of the number one scholar. However, for those who looked up close, they could only see this simple person.
However, for some reason, when she saw him now, she suddenly thought of the halo of the number one scholar. He had also stayed from night until now without resting. Although he was her Husband, in the end, she still affected him. After all, her Husband was a scholar. He should not be involved in these business affairs, but now … She smiled apologetically. Just as she was about to speak, Ning Yi handed her a pastry.
It felt like when they were chatting on the second floor. Su Tan'er almost subconsciously wanted to take it, but her hands did not have the strength. The pastry spun in the air, and he ate it. After chewing for a while, he gulped down a mouthful of tea and swallowed it. The man's expression was indifferent.
"I can eat these things, but you can't. You can only drink medicine."
She wanted to laugh, but then the surging emotions brought about a wave of dizziness and fatigue. She felt a little helpless. Why did this person make her laugh?
Then she heard Ning Yi say, "Then … there are some things I need to talk to you about."
"Hm?" The weak woman on the bed opened her eyes tiredly again.
*****
The charcoal fire burned, and in the earthen urn, the smell of medicine began to rise. The three maidservants stood by the side, occasionally turning their heads to look at the wall, their eyes filled with worry.
Xiaochan was slightly better, but Juan'er and Xing'er had a lot on their minds. The young miss had finally woken up, but she still had a high fever. This was actually just the beginning of the long night. Now that the young miss was ill, things would be difficult for the first branch. They had all grown up with the young miss, and knew the blood, sweat, and tears that the young miss had put into this. She would not back down. They did not know if the young master could convince the young miss. But even if the young miss was convinced, what about the first branch? Would they let the young miss watch the blood, sweat, and tears flow away?
"… The things that the young master asked us to do, what is he going to do?"
"I don't understand …"
"The place where the young master did his experiments is also like that …"
"But what's the use …"
"I don't know …"
While brewing the medicine, the three maidservants discussed the doubts in their hearts. Previously, Ning Yi had them use ink to draw some squares on the rice paper. Then, he took the account book from three years ago and began to mark some things on it. Some were the names of places, the names of the Su family's shops, but most of them were strange and crooked symbols, such as a simple vertical, a circle, or half a circle. They could not understand them at all. The young master remembered them quickly, but he would occasionally frown and think about it. Twice, he called the three maidservants over and asked why there was a problem with the collection and payment, and then he would note it down beside the symbols.
The young master wanted to understand the situation of the Su family, but what could this do? No one could understand. In the past year, the young master had given them a very amiable and knowledgeable feeling, but after all, he was not involved in business. At this time, the entire Su family felt a crisis. So many shopkeepers and stewards who had been in business for decades were busy, and the young master was a scholar after all. Even if he wanted to help, it was likely that he would only cram for the Buddha's feet at the last minute, and it would not be of much use.
"The young master, he …" Xiaochan, who was the closest to Ning Yi, lowered her head and said, "The young master is very powerful …"
She also knew in the past that Ning Yi was very powerful. Ever since she had skin to skin contact with Ning Yi, this feeling naturally strengthened, but there was a limit. In the past, she wanted the young master to help the young miss with some things, mainly because the young master and the young miss were close. With someone helping the young miss, the young miss would naturally be happier with this feeling. However, the young master definitely could not replace the young miss in business. In these matters, the young master was much more powerful than the average person, even in Xiaochan's heart. This was already very powerful, but to say that the young master was better than everyone else in everything, that was impossible. Xiaochan also did not think so.
"We also know that the young master is very powerful and smart, but he can't be as good at everything as he is at writing poetry …" Juan'er said in a low voice.
"The young master promised that he would have a way, and he would not lie." At this time, Xiaochan could only stubbornly believe in this matter. Beside her, Xing'er looked at the charcoal fire in silence for a long time, and finally reached out to wipe the corner of her eyes.
"I know the young miss's temper, but this time, the young master only needs to persuade the young miss to rest well, and that will be enough." Perhaps because there was something pressing in her heart, on this night, Xing'er, who was usually the most stubborn, shed many tears, and choked with sobs, "As long as the young miss is well, even if she can't become the head of the family, the young master is still the young master, and we will still be together … as long as this is the case, that will be enough …"
Her emotions infected Juan'er and Chan'er beside her, and then the gray of sadness enveloped them again. When Juan'er choked with sobs, Chan'er said softly, "The young master will have a way …"
"Yes." Xing'er and Juan'er nodded at the side. In fact, probably no one really believed it.
As long as the young mistress was fine, that would be the best. As for the rest, he could only leave it to the other members of the family. Old Grandfather, Shopkeeper Liao, Shopkeeper Xi, Second Old Master, and Third Old Master … With such a big family, there would definitely be someone who could handle it …
*****
When the maids went to boil the medicine, in the bedroom, the oil lamp was still flickering. Ning Yi sat in front of the bed, took a sip of tea, and slowly passed on the diagnosis of Doctor Sun.
"It's not a cold. It's not just a cold. You know it yourself. I know you are very uncomfortable now, but you can't calm down. If you can't solve the problem, you can't feel at ease. If you can't feel at ease, you can't solve the problem. It's going to be a dead end … I know you are annoyed by my nagging … "
He paused for a moment. Su Tan'er shook her head slightly, and then opened her mouth. Her voice was as light as a wisp of smoke that would break in the wind at any time, "Husband, I understand … but how can I release it …" Her expression was a little sad.
"It's up to you whether to release it or not." Ning Yi put his palm on her forehead, "You can't discuss too much now, so I will explain briefly. I just finished reading the accounts of the first branch three years ago."
"Hmm?" Su Tan'er was a little confused.
"I just finished reading the accounts of the first branch three years ago." Ning Yi looked at her quietly and repeated, "Father-in-law is still in danger, and so are you. Grandpa may consider sending someone to take over, but you won't be willing. But from now on, you can't get out of bed. Everything is in front of you, so I will help you. Chan'er, Juan'er and Xing'er are also here, but there are some things that only I can do on your behalf. This is the only way … "
"I know all the questions, but there is no need to say too much now. Tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, when you are more awake, we can talk about it slowly. I also have something to talk to you about. But now, there are only a few points. We have known each other for more than a year, and I want you to know one thing now. If I say that I can do it, I can do it. I am very serious about this, and I will help you to do it … "
Su Tan'er held his hand and shook her head with difficulty, revealing a smile that was about to cry, "Husband, this matter … you don't know …"
Ning Yi stopped her from shaking her head, got closer and looked at her, "No, I know the nature of these things. I said this after knowing it, and I also want you to know this. Whether you believe me or not depends on how you think of my character and our friendship. But for the time being, you just need to remember that I said this, and this is the most important thing … "
"Then, these few days, we will deal with things and discuss things in your room. You can listen to it on the bed, you can look at it, and it doesn't matter if you think about it or not. I will tell you the reason for any decision. You just need to nod, and we will send it out. I know you won't let it go, and I can't leave you aside, so I won't leave you aside. I will only reduce the process of you thinking about things, and you only need to consider whether what I said makes sense … Is this okay? "
Su Tan'er closed her eyes. After a long time, a drop of tear slipped from the corner of her eye, and Ning Yi slowed down his words.
"It's not the time for the Su family to have an accident, and they haven't taken action yet. Now you have to prepare to drink medicine and think less about things. Just remember that I have said that. I said I will solve it, and I will definitely solve it. Then have a good sleep, at least for the time being, and relax. Nothing will happen at home, because I am here. Hmm? "
Su Tan'er closed her eyes and nodded.
"Okay, we have a deal."
Ning Yi stepped back and took a sip of tea. After a while, Su Tan'er opened her eyes, "Husband, I am much better …"
"You businessmen are not persuasive at all." Ning Yi curled his lips and shook his head to show that he didn't believe it.
Su Tan'er smiled slightly, and she felt dizzy again.
Then, Xing'er, Juan'er, and Chan'er came in with a bowl of medicine, helped her up, and helped her drink the medicine. Under their concerned gazes, she finally fell asleep. Before she fell asleep, she said, "Husband, go to rest too …"
"Got it."
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