Slowly Deep Love

Nanny Li began to panic. Luo Bo was missing, but the earrings were in Lin Yuan's hands. Could these things have anything to do with her son-in-law?

She calmed herself down and pretended nothing had happened as she returned to the Taiwei Mansion. Along the way, she was thinking about how to tell Yue Weiwei.

At this time, Yue Weiwei was waiting for her anxiously.

As soon as she saw Li Ma Ma, she ran over, grabbed her hand and asked, "Have you seen Luo Bo?"

Seeing that she didn't say anything, Yue Weiwei became afraid and asked again: "What did Luo Bo say?"

"I haven't seen Luo Bo, but the Rocky shop has changed its name!"

Yue Weiwei's originally fearful and worried heart sank and turned into disappointment. Did he run away? Escaped?

"Why did he sell the jewelry to Lin Yuan?"

"Luo Bo is not that kind of person. I think he has his reasons!"

"Forget it, it's just a pair of earrings. I'll design another one for Hengying." Yue Weiwei didn't want to care about it anymore. She had been arguing with others these days and it was too tiring!

Nanny Li was relieved that Yue Weiwei no longer insisted on this matter, but she was still at a loss in her heart.

Yue Weiwei kept her word and started drawing jewelry again. This time her mood was different from before. Too many things happened and she lost her enthusiasm.

There was waste paper all over the floor and not a single decent drawing was made.

Nanny Li looked distressed and quietly picked up the paper ball on the ground, standing aside, wanting to say something but stopping herself.

"Madame Li, I can't draw beautiful jewelry anymore." Yue Weiwei said frustratedly.

"Miss, please don't underestimate yourself. The earrings that Miss Lin wears are made by you. These people will only disturb your mood. I don't have any inspiration for the time being, so let's not paint."

"Then what should I do? I don't seem to know anything except designing jewelry!"

Li Ma Ma hurriedly persuaded her, "Miss, you are going to Qingyuan Temple in a few days. Although it may not be what you want, it will be relaxing and refreshing to be away from the hustle and bustle. Why not paint then?"

Yue Weiwei felt that listening to Nanny Li talk was "better than reading ten years of books". She put down her paintbrush and stopped making things difficult for herself.

"Miss, what would you like for dinner? Can I make you some vegetable and egg noodle soup?"

Yue Weiwei suddenly thought of her grandfather, and she said, "I want to make it myself, Aunt Li, please take me to the kitchen."

"It's so smoky in there. How can a young lady like you go to the kitchen? I'll do it!" Nanny Li quickly stopped her.

"Madame Li, please help me. I want to make more so that Changle and Qianyue can eat together." Yue Weiwei didn't care about Madame Li's suggestion and just gave her orders.

Nanny Li couldn't persuade her, so the two of them went to the kitchen and met Chunxue. She was counting the dishes and saw Yue Weiwei and came over immediately.

"Madam Ming, if there is anything important, you can just send someone to give instructions. Why are you in the kitchen yourself? It's a mess here and it bothers you."

"Chunxue, I see you are busy! I am relieved that I did not disturb your work. Why are you being so polite?" Yue Weiwei said and walked into the kitchen.

The kitchen was large, with six stoves available. A dozen maids and servants were busy coming in and out. When they saw Yue Weiwei, they were surprised for a moment, then greeted her in unison.

She was a little embarrassed. This scene was very similar to the reaction of the students when the principal suddenly came into the classroom.

"Everyone, don't be embarrassed. Just take care of your own things. I came here today just to make myself a home-cooked meal." After Yue Weiwei settled everything down, she turned around and asked Aunt Li: "Aunt Li, which stove do you usually use?"

She took Yue Weiwei over and the two of them started to get busy.

The maids and servants in the kitchen looked at them with strange eyes, as if they were looking at a gorilla. Yue Weiwei tried her best to overcome the embarrassment, and did not look at them or care about it, but she finally gave in.

"If you are done with your work, please go out!" As soon as Yue Weiwei said this, everyone quickly lowered their heads to work, pretending that she was not in the kitchen.

Chunxue stood at the door and watched for a while, then recalled the scene at the gate of Ming Mansion, and finally picked a few fresh vegetables and brought them to Yue Weiwei.

"Mrs. Ming, I just bought this early this morning. It's very fresh. Try it."

When Yue Weiwei saw Chunxue's smiling face, she felt that this girl was very understanding of human nature and was very different from the other people in the kitchen.

"These vegetables are green and lush, very good! Chunxue, are you just responsible for the shopping?" Yue Weiwei asked.

"Mrs. Ming, when Chunxue first came to the Taiwei Mansion, she worked as a kitchen helper. Because she was hardworking, could read and punctuate, and could do accounting, she gradually learned how to buy things from Uncle Liu."

"Where's Uncle Liu?"

"He was old and died of illness last year."

Yue Weiwei's smile froze, and he said, "What a pity! I brought up your sad story."

“Birth, aging, illness and death are normal. There is no need to avoid them deliberately.”

She had not expected Haruyuki to answer so calmly, and she felt that this girl seemed to have experienced hardships in life.

"Miss, the dough is ready." Nanny Li called Yue Weiwei to her side. There was a ball of smooth dough on the chopping board.

"Madam Ming, I'll go wash the vegetables." Chunxue came over with a large basin of water and started picking the vegetables skillfully.

"Chunxue, how long have you been working in the Taiwei Mansion?"

"Almost three years."

In three years, it must have been an easy task for a little girl to go from doing odd jobs to doing purchasing in this feudal society.

Yue Weiwei became even more interested in her.

"Where are your family members? Do they live in the imperial capital?"

Haruyuki paused while picking vegetables and whispered, "They are all gone."

He was indeed a miserable child, which was just as Yue Weiwei had expected. However, she felt that it was inappropriate to say more about such cruel past events today!

"Chunxue, if you have any trouble, come to Qingxiang Pavilion and I will help you."

She looked at Yue Weiwei. The woman in front of her was the same as she was many years ago, with kindness still between her brows.

Chunxue said nothing and lowered her head to wash the vegetables.

At this time, Changle came and shouted as soon as he entered the kitchen: "Miss, why are you doing this?"

"Didn't I ask you to accompany Qian Yue? Why are you here?" Yue Weiwei asked her back.

"The third young lady just came to Qingxiang Pavilion. She is looking for you. She said she got a painting and wanted to appreciate it with you."

"Is she still in Qingxiang Pavilion?"

"The third young lady has gone back. She said she is waiting for you at Xinyao Pavilion!"

Yue Weiwei thought for a moment and said, "Madame Li, you guys continue to cook. When it's done, eat it. Don't wait for me. The noodles have been soaked for too long and are not chewy. I'll go to Xinyao Pavilion first so that Hengying won't have to wait too long. Chunxue, you can eat with them. Don't be polite!"

Before leaving, she called Changle and said, "Please lead the way for me! I only know the way to Chengtai Theater now!"

There was a moment of complete silence in the kitchen.

The only sound left was the "splashing" sound of Changle pouring water into the washbasin.

She put down the spoon with a clang and followed Yue Weiwei.