Slowly Deep Love

The news about Qingxiang Pavilion was strictly sealed by Li Hengan and no one knew about it.

The next day, Nanny Li visited Yuelongyuan several times to plead for mercy, but to no avail.

She was at a loss, and returned empty-handed every time. She could only stand at the window of the desk and chat with Yue Weiwei to relieve her boredom.

After a day, lectures were about to begin again at Xueshan Hall.

The courtyard was large, and servants were busy coming and going, pouring water, brewing tea, sweeping and pruning branches. Today, they were going to welcome a group of students.

Students walked into the school in twos and threes, and one could tell their family status by their clothes.

You can also check the seating arrangement.

Sitting in the center of the front row was Li Hengan, to his right was Li Hengtu, and sitting on the far left in the back row was the second son, Li Jingwu.

There were many other people dressed in gorgeous clothes.

The last two rows are for students from poor families, but today there is an empty seat.

Someone nearby asked in confusion, "Brother Luo is very enthusiastic about studying, why didn't you come today?"

Another person next to him replied, "I've had diarrhea every day for the last few times. Maybe it's worse today. I can't hold on."

Li Hengan glanced in the direction of the voice with a look of disdain on his face.

Li Hengtu noticed his expression and looked back at the empty seat.

The wealthy students burst into laughter, and some of them mocked: "People with nothing but four walls in their houses, eat when they have food, and eat bran when they don't."

"No food, no books!"

"I ate the book, so I'll copy another one."

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"Mr. Gongsun is here, everyone please stop making noise."

When these words were heard from the last row, the whole classroom fell silent.

After school, everyone walked out of the classroom, and the sound of whispers and discussions could be heard in the yard.

Li Hengtu heard someone say, "I met Brother Luo yesterday. He was fine but not in a good mood. I guess he offended the nobleman in the Taiwei Mansion."

Li Hengan came out late, so he called Li Hengtu and asked, "Brother, what are your plans for today?"

"Heng Ying was coughing a few days ago, and I was just about to go see her!"

"I went there yesterday and brought a piece of clothing. It was a gift from Lin Yuan. Lin Yuan said that Third Sister didn't need anything, so she thought about it and made a piece of clothing for Heng Ying. It had her favorite daffodils embroidered on it."

Li Hengtu had no interest in this. He smiled politely and walked towards Xinyao Pavilion.

On the way, the fact that Luo Zhuangzhou was absent from class without reason kept lingering in his mind. It was really abnormal!

Luo Zhuangzhou was a man of great talent, and he was never deterred from his studies.

Could it be that the noble person he offended was Li Hengan?

Li Hengtu's heart began to panic. What was the current situation in Qingxiang Pavilion?

His pace involuntarily quickened; he couldn't wait to see Yue Weiwei.

When he reached the fork in the road, Li Hengtu walked towards Qingxiang Pavilion without hesitation.

When he saw the gate, he felt something was wrong.

The door is closed!

He concealed his worry and politely asked the guards, "Thank you for your hard work, both of you! Isn't Madam Ming in Qingxiang Pavilion?"

The guards looked at each other, hesitating and not answering, only saying that the lady needed to rest and outsiders were not allowed to disturb her.

Li Hengtu's heart was in his throat, and he felt his throat was hoarse due to the anger.

He cleared his throat, raised his voice with a cold expression and said, "I was passing by today and wanted to visit Madam Ming. I will come another day."

It happened that Nanny Li was wandering near the gate with a worried look on her face. She wanted to go to Yuelong Courtyard, but felt it was useless. When she had nowhere to turn to, she heard Li Hengtu's voice.

She quickly opened the door, saw Li Hengtu's back, and was about to say something.

When Li Hengtu heard the sound of the door opening, he immediately turned around and saw Nanny Li and asked, "The door is closed today. I thought Madam Ming had something important to deal with. I wonder if I can help you?"

"This old servant greets Master Li." Nanny Li lowered her head in thought, then looked up at him, unable to speak.

Li Hengtu saw her hesitation and uneasiness, and was even more certain that something had happened to Yue Weiwei.

He took a few steps toward the door and the two guards quickly closed it.

"What happened? The door was closed so timely." Li Hengtu stared at the guard with sharp eyes, then looked up and down at the door that separated the inside and the outside.

Minglu must be in Qingxiang Pavilion, but the situation is not good!

Li Hengtu was certain in his heart, and asked Li Ma'am meaningfully, "How many days has Madam Ming been awake? The eldest master must have visited her?"

"I came here the day before yesterday." Nanny Li's voice trembled unconsciously.

"How many days has this door been closed?" Li Hengtu pointed at the door and asked calmly.

"It has been closed since the day before yesterday." Nanny Li replied quickly.

"Madam, please go back and take care of Madam Ming! I will visit you another day." Li Hengtu waved his hand and turned away.

Nanny Li felt like crying but had no tears. She watched him walk towards Xinyao Pavilion and then turn around and walk in.

When closing the door, Nanny Li covered her mouth and sobbed twice. She thought: Master Li probably knows that the young lady is in trouble and that this is related to her son-in-law, but what can he do?

Li Hengtu entered Xinyao Pavilion and walked straight to the pavilion. As expected, he saw Li Hengying painting in the pavilion.

Qian Yin spotted him and whispered into Li Hengying's ear: "Miss San, Master Li is here to see you."

She turned around immediately and saw that Li Hengtu was a little shy. Qianyin smiled and said, "Miss San, please chat with Master Li slowly over tea. I won't disturb you."

Li Hengying held onto Qianyin and complained to her in a low voice: "Who told you to leave? Who will grind the ink for me?"

"Now that Master Li is here, why would Miss Third need me? I won't be an eyesore here anymore!" Qian Yin gently pushed Li Hengying, asked her to sit down, and turned to leave.

When Li Hengtu and Qianyin approached, he stopped her and said, "Miss Qianyin, Hengying looks very energetic and I haven't heard any coughing."

"I had a cough for a while this morning, but now I'm fine. Miss San said she wants to get well soon and go visit Madam Ming!"

"Heng Ying is thoughtful. Madam Ming felt her enthusiasm when she received the golden character."

"Mr. Li, the Third Miss is waiting for you!"

"Miss Qianyin, go and do your work. I'll take care of her."

Li Hengying watched Qianyin walk away, she stood up and walked towards Li Hengtu.

Li Hengtu quickly stepped forward, held her arm and said, "Third sister, sit down. You've just gotten better. Don't force yourself."

"Brother, I can walk these few steps."

Li Hengtu let go of her hand, looked her up and down, nodded and said, "Our third young lady does look more energetic."

Li Hengying smiled, walked to the table, poured a cup of tea and handed it to him, saying, "Brother, have some tea and take a rest first, then look at my paintings."

While drinking tea, he appreciated the painting. In the painting, there was a woman's back. She was standing under a peach tree, slightly tilting her head to look at the peach blossoms in full bloom on the tree.

"The spring is in full bloom, the peach blossoms are brilliant, and the people in the painting live a very interesting life, which makes people envious."

"Guess who is in this painting?"

Li Hengtu clenched his fingers, fearing that the teacup would fall. He already had the answer in his mind. In the Taiwei Mansion, only Qingxiang Pavilion had a big peach tree. Wasn't the person in the painting Minglu?

But he shook his head and pretended not to know.

"I guess my painting skills haven't improved. I can't paint my sister-in-law's spirit."

"Why did you draw her?"

"You must know that my sister-in-law has lost her memory." Li Hengying looked at his sad eyes, then glanced at the person in the painting and said softly, "I was shocked to hear this bad news. How can a person with amnesia face everything in front of him?"

"Just go and take a look, and you'll know." Li Hengtu said casually.