0p0 Chapter 159 Song's Last Words!
Chapter 159 Song's Last Words!
Song's next move startled Mu Xinyao and Mu Qingyuan.
She actually got up with trembling hands, then instructed Mu Xinyao to keep watch at the door before lifting the bed. It turned out that there was a mechanism in the very center of the bed board!
Song took out a small box, about a foot long and six or seven inches wide, from inside the bed board. Then she carefully made the bed and waved to Mu Xinyao.
Mu Xinyao was overjoyed when she saw it. The Song family had indeed hidden a way out! She wondered what kind of gold and silver jewelry or banknotes were inside the small box.
In front of the two siblings, Song opened the small box, and on top of it were several gold ingots.
Madam Song took it out and divided it equally between the siblings. "I know your lives in the mansion are not easy. You can have these turned into gold coins later to reward the servants or to build connections."
"Yes, Auntie." Mu Xinyao was very obedient at this moment.
"A-Yuan, go and stand guard at the door. Your aunt will tell your sister a few things first, then you can come over later."
"Yes, Aunt." Mu Qingyuan's face showed no reluctance whatsoever as she strode to the door.
Mu Xinyao blinked. It seemed her aunt was trying to give her a larger share, worried that her younger brother would cause trouble. Thinking this, she couldn't hide the smile on her face, creating a stark contrast with the worried expression on Mu Qingyuan's face!
It's just a pity that she herself can't see it.
A dark glint flashed in Madam Song's eyes. This daughter, like herself, was extremely cunning and treacherous. She had taken over the two shops from her a few years ago, and so far, she had never seen her send her a single tael of silver, let alone any decent food or supplements. Clearly, she was an ingrate!
In particular, Madam Song thought that ever since she acquired those two shops, her daughter seemed to have rarely come to her Plum Garden. It wasn't until this year, when spring arrived, that she came twice, and each time, judging from her words, she still didn't have enough money and was suffering all kinds of disdain in the mansion.
Madam Song was a shrewd woman. She figured that either her daughter was incompetent and had lost money, or her daughter only cared about money and didn't care about her as her aunt at all.
On the contrary, Mu Qingyuan, although he has never come to visit her, is most likely doing so on the old lady's orders. Moreover, Liu Mama mentioned a few days ago that Mu Qingyuan is highly regarded by the master and his future prospects are probably immeasurable.
Madam Song knew her aunt all too well. Mu Qingyuan was so outstanding, how could she possibly allow him to visit her? What if he was dragged down by her again, wouldn't that ruin his future? Strictly speaking, Madam Song felt that her aunt hadn't done anything wrong. Even if she had known what was going on outside, she certainly wouldn't have allowed him to come and see her, lest she incur the master's dislike again!
It was quite a coincidence, really. Granny Liu only mentioned that the Second Young Master was now highly regarded by the Master, but didn't say a word about how it was all thanks to the Madam and the Eldest Miss. She didn't even mention the distant and indifferent relationship between him and the Second Miss!
It has to be said that these people's constant hiding and fighting ultimately benefited others.
Madam Song gave Mu Xinyao ten one-hundred-tael silver notes. After all, she was her own daughter, how could she not be affectionate at all? No matter how bad her daughter was, in this mother's eyes, she was still the apple of her eye!
Madam Song gave her a thousand taels of silver, a pair of pure gold bracelets, and two ruby rings. Fearing she might be seen when she went out, she immediately slipped them onto her wrists.
Mu Xinyao had originally hoped for more, but after glancing at the small box, she realized there wasn't much left, and she had already taken more than half, so she stopped talking about it.
After Mu Xinyao went to the door to stand guard, Mu Qingyuan was called over.
After whispering a few words to him, Madam Song handed him a stack of papers. Because they were a little far away, Mu Xinyao couldn't see them clearly, but she guessed they were just silver notes.
Madam Song gave the items to Mu Qingyuan and repeatedly instructed him to keep them safe and not to be deceived by the other members of the Mu family.
Originally, Mu Qingyuan had deep feelings for Song Shi, but now that he heard his aunt constantly implying that his elder sister and brother were not good to him, Mu Qingyuan felt really bad!
He didn't understand why his aunt had so much prejudice against his stepmother and elder sister. They were clearly so good to him, and his food, clothing, and daily necessities in the mansion were no worse than his brother's. Why did she necessarily think that he had been wronged and mistreated in the mansion?
However, looking at his aunt's haggard appearance, Mu Qingyuan couldn't find any words to object. Fine, let her be. As long as she's happy inside, that's enough. Anyway, she can't leave this courtyard, so she won't cause any more trouble.
As for what Song gave him, he didn't look closely. However, when Song stuffed everything into his arms, Song had an idea. She quickly took out a small bottle from her sleeve, poured out a pill, and put it into Song's mouth.
"Auntie, please take one. This is a good thing, made with top-quality medicine. It's good for replenishing qi and nourishing the body. It was given to Father by Physician Zhao, and then Father gave it to my brother and me. Please take one first; it will make you feel better."
Mrs. Song was stunned, clearly not expecting that she could still get something from the child. Her eyes stung, and tears welled up again.
"Good boy!" Madam Song did not refuse him and actually swallowed one directly.
Since she hadn't drunk any water, she naturally swallowed some. Mu Qingyuan didn't mind that she was dirty and had a sour smell, so he went over and helped her catch her breath.
Because of Mu Qingyuan's small gesture, Madam Song was moved for a long time. Although her son was not as close to her as her daughter before, it seems that he is the only one who truly has that motherly affection for her.
When Mu Xinyao and her brother came out of the plum courtyard, Mu Qingyuan was in a bad mood. He didn't like Mu Xinyao to begin with, and now that he saw Song Shi like this, he was even less willing to talk. He went straight to the outer courtyard and completely ignored Mu Xinyao.
Mu Xinyao originally wanted to ask him how much silver her mother had given him, but she didn't expect him to turn around and go to the outer courtyard!
Mu Xinyao was angry, but there was nothing she could do. She couldn't very well chase after them to the outer courtyard, could she? Unless she wanted to be scolded by her elders again!