"Miss, isn't this too blatant?" Ping'er was a little worried. If this were done, that Granny Lin would definitely not be able to leave through the back door.
I just smiled and said nothing. "Ping'er, don't rush. Just wait..."
We waited for several hours.
"Miss, let's go. They definitely know we're waiting here, they won't show up." Ping'er was somewhat disheartened.
Seeing that her young mistress had no intention of leaving, "Miss..."
She suddenly realized and said, "Oh, since we can't find the thief who stole my bracelet today, Ping'er, let's go back first. We'll come back to catch him tomorrow."
Ping'er paused for half a second, then said, "Yes, Miss."
He watched the two leave.
Two people suddenly appeared next to a big tree.
A plump woman: "Pah... what fourth young lady? They managed to catch this thief at the door. I'm sure it's someone from the mansion..."
After walking a few steps, he realized the people behind him hadn't followed. Annoyed, he yelled, "Come on, what are you all standing around for?"
"But... Fourth Miss..."
"Don't worry about that pushover. Her brain is too sluggish. She won't figure it out..."
Suddenly, a clear and melodious voice rang out.
"Whose head is this Lin Mama calling uncultured?"
Granny Lin froze, seeing the person who should have returned to the courtyard. Her body trembled like a leaf, her face turning deathly pale. "Fourth...Fourth...Fourth Miss..."
I smiled, and Ping'er followed me out.
Ping'er: "I even told Miss that the servants in Madam Mei's courtyard are the most disciplined, but how could you say such a thing, Lin Mama? You've made our Miss very sad."
Granny Lin: "Fourth Miss... I'm so sorry..."
I smiled knowingly; Ping'er's verbal skills had improved again.
I feigned surprise: "Who is this man?"
Dr. Chen's body trembled, his legs went weak, and he quickly knelt down.
"Replying to Fourth Miss, I am... I am a doctor, surnamed Chen."
"Oh, it's Doctor Chen." I said with a look of sudden realization. "But Doctor Chen, what are you doing here with Granny Lin in the middle of the night?"
Doctor Chen opened his mouth to tell the truth, but upon catching a glimpse of Lin Mama's threatening gaze, he immediately fell silent.
"What's wrong? Why won't you say?"
I looked at Granny Lin and said, "Granny Lin, you tell me."
As a result, neither of them said anything.
I looked up at the moon; I didn't want to wait until the sun came up.
Author's Note:
It's getting cold, everyone please keep warm! May all those who read Diudiu's post pass their exams and have smooth sailing at work! O(∩_∩)O~~
Chapter 17 Shadow
I sighed: "Granny Lin, Doctor Chen, are you really not going to say anything?"
Granny Lin pursed her lips tightly and stared at Doctor Chen with fierce eyes.
I was immediately confused. Was I the kind of person who would pry open someone's mouth if they didn't want to talk?
Me: "Ping'er, let's go."
Ping'er was taken aback. "Miss, are we just going to leave like this? But these two..."
She sighed helplessly again, "They won't say anything, they'll just keep kneeling here. I'll tell Grandmother first thing tomorrow morning that since I can't get anything out of her, I'll just have to let her ask. Ping'er, I feel like I'm being quite unfilial."
Ping'er said helplessly, "There's nothing I can do, Miss. You're too kind-hearted."
His lips twitched, and he glanced at Ping'er.
"Let's go..."
"Wait... Fourth Miss..."
Suddenly, a pair of hands appeared on my legs.
"What are you doing? Take your hand away right now!" Ping'er shouted angrily.
I looked up at Ping'er and said, "Ping'er, you're too hot-tempered."
"Yes, miss."
I lowered my head: "Dr. Chen, please stand up and say what you have to say."
Doctor Chen quickly stood up and said tremblingly, "It was Granny Lin who asked me to examine the Second Miss."
I was immediately surprised: "What happened to Second Sister?" I glanced at Granny Lin, "Granny Lin, if that's the case, why didn't you say so sooner? Quick, quick. Have Doctor Chen come with us, let's hurry to Second Sister's place."
Granny Lin stood up in a daze, then a smile appeared in her eyes. "Alright, alright..."
“Miss…” Ping’er followed behind, full of doubts.
Me: "Let's go, Ping'er, let's go see Second Sister together."
We arrived at Liu Mengshi's courtyard.
"Granny Lin, you've finally arrived!" Peony said hurriedly. "Doctor Chen, please hurry..."
"Fourth Miss..." The expression on her face froze instantly.
I was so scared I stood there like a statue.
I laughed and said, "I heard that my second sister is sick. It's so late and she still needs to call a doctor. She must be quite ill. So I came to check on her..."
There was no reaction from the peony after half a day.
"What's wrong? Peony..."
Urged by Granny Lin, Peony realized what was happening and said, "Oh, oh. Let Doctor Lin examine Miss inside first, then Fourth Miss can go in and take a look."
"Okay." I sat down.
I saw Dr. Chen leave.
"Dr. Chen, how is my second sister?"
Dr. Chen paused for a moment, then slowly began to speak, "It is...it is..."
"There's indigestion in your stomach," Granny Lin interrupted.
"Yes, yes. There's indigestion." Doctor Chen said somewhat anxiously, "Then I'll be going now."
Watching Dr. Chen's hurried figure, I looked at Granny Lin and said, "I'll go in and take a look."
Peony was stunned for a moment, then wanted to speak up to stop her.
Lin Mama smiled and said, "Go on, go on, the second young lady is waiting for you in her room. She was very happy to hear that the fourth young lady came to see her."
I entered the room and heard a coughing sound.
Liu Mengshi was lying on the bed, her face pale.
I asked worriedly, "How did my second sister get so sick?"
Liu Mengshi's eyebrows trembled: "Fourth sister even came to see me, I..." She held my hand with emotion.