Chapter 30 The summoning

　　In this rainy weather, the most pleasant thing was nothing more than not having to go out and be lazy at home.

　　Shu Huan was very content at the moment. After taking a bath and with her hair wet, she sat under the eave and watched the rain. The ancient life was exquisite and graceful. In all respects, it was an artistic mood. If it wasn't because of those troubles and concerns about her future and the longing for her parents and friends, she would've liked it here.

　　Huiyun came in with tea and reported, "Second young mistress, those pets raised by fourth young master had been moved to the penthouse. I let the maids clean up East Chamber and also opened the windows for fresh air. Then, they will burn fragrances to dispel the smell.

　　Shu Huan looked once at her, took over the tea and responded casually, "Good."

　　Huiyun handled the affairs in a proper way. She didn't have to worry.

　　She took advantage of Gu Xiran's nap time to vacate the East Chamber. Even if she still had to sleep in the main chamber at night, she would keep that chamber in case she wanted some time alone.

　　Shu Huan took a sip of tea and said, "Did you tell anybody that an old teacher taught me how to read?"

　　Huiyun lowered her head and said, "That day when this slave went to get the books for you, concubine Yun asked about it. This slave knows the rules. This slave only said that second young mistress wanted books and didn't dare to say anything else."

　　Shu Huan nodded and didn't say anything more.

　　Forget it, she also didn't want to pursue it. Anyway, if concubine Yun didn't get the news from Huiyun, then it would be from those parents of the original owner. The chance of the latter was more likely. After all, as long as she sees benefit, with that character of Xu s.h.i.+, she would be willing to say anything. If the original owner really learned to read from that scholar, it wouldn’t be something difficult to find out.

　　She didn't grow up in the struggle of a household since young, so she didn't have many opportunities to fight with others. Besides, one couldn't guard against everything. She could only be more cautious and try not to let others get information that could be used against her. The rest of the matter was counter soldiers with arms, water with an earth weir. Wait and see!

• Counter soldiers with arms, water with an earth weir: different situations call for different action.

　　The most important thing about living was to be happy and to live every moment well. If she had to ponder every day about those schemes and make herself a dark-hearted person, it was better for her to die.

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　　The rain fell all day and only stopped a bit when it was time to put the lights on. The clouds were gone, and the air was clear and cooling.

　　At the time of dinner, Gu Xihe rushed in like an out of control horse and shouted, "Get rice for me. I'm starving."

　　Concubine Yun quickly called people to add a bowl and chopsticks.

　　Gu Xiran had just picked up the chopsticks when he was surprised by this sight, "Didn't you always eat with old madam?"

　　"Don't mention it!" Gu Xihe waved with his hand. "That face of old madam was like the weather outside. It was gloomy for the whole afternoon. Even when I teased her, she didn't laugh and even drove me out to play elsewhere."