Xiuxian Work Log

Since arriving at Cui Jiaojiao's yard, Lin Qingyue learned that the girl who stood next to Cui Jiaojiao before was called Xu Yuan, and she had been with her since Cui Jiaojiao was born.

It was said that Xu Ai was a distant relative of Madam Cui's who came here for refuge after both her parents died. Madam Cui took pity on her and took her in, providing her with good food and drink, and even having her own courtyard in the Cui Mansion.

He was even opposed to Cui Jiaojiao's decision to keep Lin Qingyue, and even privately asked Cui Jiaojiao to send Lin Qingyue back to his original yard or to a yard in the countryside.

"Do you really think she's innocent? Madam had been planning to transfer Cui Cui back for a long time, and it just so happened that this happened to Madam Wang."

"Even someone like Mother Wang can't get away with anything under her control. It shows how cunning she is. I heard that Mother Wang's foot injury hasn't healed yet!"

Cui Jiaojiao listened with a frown on her face, looking extremely conflicted, and asked Xu Ai.

"But isn't it Mother Wang who is reaping what she sowed? What does this have to do with Lin Qing?"

Xu Ai walked back and forth, her frequency getting faster and faster, and finally grabbed Cui Jiaojiao's shoulders with an excited tone.

"Even if Lin Qing has nothing to do with this matter, what about Cui Cui? She almost got you killed back then!"

"Madam, you let her go just like that. It's too easy for her!"

Thinking of the scene of enduring hunger and cold in the dark warehouse, Cui Jiaojiao's face turned pale, cold sweat broke out on her palms, and she forced a smile.

"Sister Cui Cui didn't do it on purpose. It's my fault that I was locked up because I was playing around."

When Xu Ai saw Cui Jiaojiao like this, her heart was filled with ripples and blockages, and she quickly hugged Cui Jiaojiao in her arms.

"Okay, okay, let's not talk about these unhappy things. Didn't you ask me to go fly a kite with you? I'll go with you."

The person in his arms moved, seemingly not very satisfied.

"We also need to bring Lin Qing with us."

"Lin Qing..."

Bring that weird Lin Qing along? Xu Ai subconsciously wanted to refute, but Cui Jiaojiao moved around in her arms again, leaving no room for refusal.

"I'm going to take her with me! Let her pick up the kite for me!"

What else could Xu Ai do? She had to agree to her request.

"Okay, okay, take Lin Qing with you and let her pick up the kite for you."

-----------------

Lin Qingyue kept picking up kites, picking up no less than thirty. While she marveled at how energetic a seven-year-old Cui Jiaojiao could be, she also collapsed from exhaustion, as expected.

After washing up at night, Lin Qingyue will also provide Cui Jiaojiao with sleep-inducing services. Cui Jiaojiao also said that with Lin Qingyue, her sleep quality has improved a lot.

Lin Qingyue gave an expressionless smile, saying that as long as Miss Cui Jiaojiao was happy, that's all that mattered.

On the bed, the two children sat opposite each other. Cui Jiaojiao looked at Lin Qingyue excitedly and couldn't wait to speak.

"What story are you telling today?"

"It tells the story of Sun Wukong's three battles with the White Bone Demon. One day, Tang Sanzang and his three disciples came to a high mountain. After a day's journey, Tang Sanzang felt hungry, so he called Sun Wukong..."

The story is over and Cui Jiaojiao comments on Tang Monk.

"Tang Monk is so mean! He doesn't even believe in Sun Wukong."

Having exhausted all his energy in the afternoon, he was exhausted both physically and mentally by the evening and finally finished his speech. Lin Qingyue was so sleepy that he could barely open his eyes. He had no idea what Cui Jiaojiao was talking about and just went along with what she said.

"Yeah, I know, I know."

As soon as he finished speaking, he fell headfirst onto the bed.

……

In the middle of the night, Lin Qingyue opened his eyes and pulled the octopus-like Cui Jiaojiao away from her. After finally pulling her away, he drew aside the bed curtains and met Xu Ai's gaze.

What a coincidence.

Lin Qingyue smiled awkwardly and was about to pull the bed curtains, but Xu Ai grabbed them.

Lin Qingyue pulled hard, but it didn't move.

Xu Ai lowered her eyes to watch her movements and lowered her voice.

"What are you doing?"

Lin Qingyue let go of the bed curtain and said obediently.

"Toilet."

"Then why did you pull it back in just now? Didn't you need to go to the toilet?"

"I suddenly don't want to go to the toilet again."

The person on the other side sighed, and Lin Qingyue lowered her head for a long time. Then Xu Ai's awkward voice sounded in her ears.

"Come out and talk."

It was not pitch black outside. There was a dim little light that flickered, as if it could be blown out by the wind at any time, but it stubbornly lit up the surroundings.

Lin Qingyue stood outside in her thin pajamas, shivering. It was already late autumn, and it was very cold at night. She had originally planned to change her clothes before going out.

Xu Ai, who was sitting opposite, saw the pitiful look on the child's face and thought about how Lin Qing was about the same age as Cui Jiaojiao, so she sighed again and took off her coat to put on Lin Qing.

"I forgot to tell you to put on some clothes."

"It's okay, Sister Xu."

Lin Qingyue was wearing Xu Ai's clothes, and the girl's clothes wrapped her tightly.

Although Lin Qingyue was a little surprised by Xu Ai's attitude, he still waited quietly for Xu Ai to reveal her purpose.

The sound of whistling wind rang in his ears. Xu Ai walked back and forth on the spot, and Lin Qingyue watched her walk.

Finally, Xu Ai stopped.

"Tell me honestly, did Mother Wang's injury have anything to do with you?"

"Have……"

"Yes?! Did you do this on purpose?!"

Xu Ai took a breath and looked at Lin Qingyue in disbelief.

Lin Qingyue blinked and a tear fell down her face.

"If I don't do that, Mother Wang will beat me to death!"

"How can Mother Wang be so cruel and vicious?"

Although Mother Wang's behavior was a little immoral, she did not make any mistakes generally.

Mother Wang has some relationship with her and usually helps her with things. She doesn't think Mother Wang would do such a bad thing.

"Although Madam Wang's behavior was inappropriate, you can't treat her like this, right? Don't you know that Madam Wang has been exiled to a farm in the countryside?"

She knew it, she knew it too well, but she was not the one who leaked it.

Xu Ai doesn't dare to offend Cui Cui, so why would she be angry with her?

Lin Qingyue didn't care and just kept crying.

"Since you don't believe me, Sister Xu, why are you asking me? No matter what I say, you've already condemned me to death."

"Besides, if Sister Xu Ai asks around, she'll find out the truth about how Madam Wang disciplines her children. She claims to teach the maids good manners, but in reality, she secretly pinches and slaps them, and withholds their food. Everyone in the courtyard knows this. Even if Sister Xu Ai doesn't believe me, at least I believe everyone else! Woo woo woo..."

"I...that's not what I meant. How could I have known that she was such a person?"

Seeing her crying louder and louder, Xu Ai suddenly became anxious.

"Don't cry! You'll wake up the lady!"

"Sister Xu Ai is still looking for Lin Qing?"

A childish and calm voice sounded. Xu Ai looked back in shock, only to see Cui Jiaojiao, who had just been sleeping, looking at her expressionlessly!