Red makeup against the world

Chapter 13
Third Master Su arrived just in time, and Xu Wanzhen happened to have something to say to him.The sky was just right, and the warm sunshine was shining through the shade of the trees in the courtyard. Xu Wanzhen ordered Sangzi to make tea, and the two sat on both sides of the bluestone round table in the courtyard and talked.

"Really, do you know that I have found an excellent location for a medical center?" Third Master Su said enthusiastically.

Xu Wanzhen was surprised and said, "Can you find it so quickly?"

Su Sanye said: "I didn't expect that I would not believe it when the middleman told me about it. It used to be the property under the name of the wife of the prefect of Suzhou. Now the prefect Liu has been promoted to be the interview envoy of Hedong Road. I will go to Beijing to report on my work. Time is tight, so I am in a hurry to make a move."

After taking a sip of tea, he continued: "I've been to see it, the house is at the head of the Baihua Bridge in the Xueshi River, not far from the pier and it's not too noisy, there are a lot of people coming and going, and it's meant to be quiet in the midst of the hustle and bustle. The front door is facing the street as a shop, the yard can be used to dry medicinal materials, and there are a few side rooms for people to live in. The back door is the Xueshi River, where boats can dock easily. It was originally a medicine store, and it is very convenient to open a medical center."

Xu Wanzhen listened quietly with a smile, Su Sanye remembered something and said: "By the way, the old lady said you have something to tell me?"

"Well, I will go to Beijing after a hundred days with my mother, and my father and elder brother are still in prison. I really can't stay in Suzhou with peace of mind."

"What?" Third Master Su was so shocked that the tea spilled all over his body, he said urgently: "You are a young lady who has not yet reached the age of filial piety, and you can't even go out on your own. So what if you go to the capital?"

Xu Wanzhen hurriedly called Sangzi to clean up the tea stains for Third Master Su, and said angrily: "Little uncle, don't worry. Look at your robe, it will be ruined." She said to Madam Zheng: "Please go to the outer courtyard to get a set. Brother’s clothes.” Here only Madam Zheng is free to enter and exit the inner and outer courtyards.

Regarding the inside story of Uncle Xu and Eldest Young Master's case, Madam Xu kept it very secret, except for her and Xu Wanzhen, relatives and servants did not know about it, otherwise Madam Zheng would not have taken the risk to be Xu Wanzhen's nurturing mother.Therefore, Su Sanye was extremely puzzled by Xu Wanzhen's going to Beijing.

"Little uncle," Xu Wanzhen looked into the eyes of Third Master Su, "I have a reason to go, can you believe me?"

Seeing the seriousness and persistence in Xu Wanzhen's eyes, Third Master Su couldn't help nodding: "In that case, I won't ask. But you have to take care of your body, this is not the case right now." After thinking for a while, he said: "No, I still don't feel relieved In this way, I will go back to Changzhou and report to Auntie, and I will go to Beijing with you in the next year."

Xu Wanzhen was surprised when she heard the words: "Then little uncle, isn't your medical clinic in Suzhou closed? Also, your parents are not traveling far."

Third Master Su waved his hand and said, "That's the rule of your rich family. We don't pay much attention to this when we practice medicine. Your grandfather met you when your grandfather traveled around the world when he was young." He said with a longing look in his eyes: "I want to go too. Find a beautiful wife and come back."

Xu Wan really talked to him in a serious manner, and when she heard him suddenly say this, she couldn't help laughing out loud, quickly covered her mouth, and said, "Grandma will definitely not agree, little uncle, you are grandma's favorite. It’s okay to come to Suzhou, but the capital has high mountains and long rivers.”

Third Master Su looked indifferent: "Don't worry, I will agree."

"But didn't you come to Suzhou to open a medical clinic?"

"Isn't that to take care of you nearby?" In the middle of the sentence, Third Master Su realized that Yizi had slipped his mouth, and scratched his head in embarrassment, "Grandma didn't let me say it."

If so, although Xu Wan really had guessed it in her heart, but after hearing Su Sanye say it herself, the two lifetimes felt the care and love from relatives who silently gave without asking for rewards. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she choked up and said, "Little uncle, you?"

Third Master Su hurriedly said: "Really, don't be like this, we open medical clinics everywhere."

Xu Wanzhen restrained her emotions, silently kept the care of her relatives in her heart, and said, "What about that house? The conditions are so suitable, how does little uncle plan?"

Mentioning this, Third Master Su scratched his head in annoyance, "Let me think about it when I look back."

It was almost noon when the two of them finished talking, and because Xu Wan was really a vegetarian, Mrs. Xu specially sent Yulu to bring two dishes.The nanny brought Xu Wenyu over, and the three of them had lunch together.There is the lovely Xu Wenyu, and the third master Su who is like a living treasure. The meal is relaxed and happy. Sangzi and Ge Ma haven't seen the young lady so happy for a long time.

After eating, Madam Zheng said: "Miss, I still want to ask Third Master Su some questions. Miss, take a nap first, so as to recharge her energy so that she can continue the class. In the afternoon, I still practice calligraphy first." Speaking of calligraphy, Xu Wanzhen couldn't help helping her Uh, Sangzi couldn't help but chuckle.

After Sangzi took a break from serving Xu Wanzhen, he saw that Third Master Su was still discussing with Madam Zheng.I heard Su Sanye said: "A daughter's family is no better than a man's. You can't learn martial arts, but it's okay to practice boxing to strengthen your physique. We often have to climb mountains and wade through rivers and lakes when we practice medicine. We don't have to be in poor health. There is a set of Wu Qinxi that is circulated in doctors' homes. I think about it. You can change it and let Zhen'er practice."

Mother Zheng said: "There are also some ways for women to maintain their health in the palace. I will write it to the third young master. Please refer to it together."

Su Sanye said: "Okay. But I'm going back to Suzhou tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. I'll send someone to send it over after I've figured it out. Zhen'er's body should be taken care of slowly, and there's no rush for it. Continue to eat the previous prescription."

Su Sanye returned to Changzhou, Xu Wanzhen's life is still going on step by step.The climate became more humid and cold, so charcoal basins were installed throughout the house, and the servants also made winter clothes.

Xu Wanzhen added more than half of the water to the white porcelain bowl on top of her head, her painting skills improved, and her Guqin playing made the listeners stop.Only calligraphy is only able to write the strokes of the font correctly.Regarding this, Nanny Xu could only lament that Xu Wanzhen really lacked talent, and there was no better way.

In this regard, Xu Wan sincerely said that it is better to find another way than to waste time.So I discussed with Madam Zheng that in terms of calligraphy and painting, I can do a little practice on my own, and the focus is on connoisseurship.

Although Madam Zheng has seen many treasures of calligraphy and painting in the palace, it is impossible to be proficient due to her status and knowledge.Calligraphy and painting appreciation, if you are not immersed in this way for decades, how can you talk about it?The two discussed and asked their great-grandfather for guidance after they went to Beijing.

Appreciation of calligraphy and painting is not an overnight achievement, and it cannot solve the urgent need of Xu Wanzhen's calligraphy.Writing can't meet people, and it's not a long-term solution.Xu Wan was really holding a cup of hot tea, frowning and meditating, when suddenly she heard a frenzy outside and asked, "What's going on outside?"

Ge Ma, who was guarding outside the house, lifted the curtain and came in, bent his knees and said, "Miss Hui, it's the young master who is catching geese to play with."

Hearing that it was Xu Wenyu, the corners of Xu Wanzhen's mouth slightly raised: "Come on, let's go and have a look." Ge Ma took a plain cloak and put it on Xu Wanzhen and went out.

Xu Wenyu's giggles came from outside the Yingyun Pavilion, Xu Wanzhen went out to have a look, and saw a big white goose jumping up and down by Xu Wenyu, and a few little girls blocked the goose's escape route.

The nanny has to protect the young master, and also has to follow orders to catch geese, and she is too tired from running around.Seeing Xu Wanzhen coming, she panted and said: "Missy is here! The servants are going to help catch the goose, young master, please don't come over, be careful of the goose pecking you."

Ge Ma hurriedly brought Xu Wenyu to Xu Wanzhen's side, and Xu Wanzhen asked softly, "What is Yu'er doing catching geese?"

(End of this chapter)