C14 Drink up the Water

The southern capital, which had experienced spring rain, saw the light of day once again. The sun was high in the sky, illuminating the buildings of the capital.

"Miss, it's time to wake up."

The door was pushed open, and the servant entered wearing a green jacket and skirt. She held a copper basin filled with steaming water. She put the basin down on the sink, pulled up the curtain in the small room, and went to the bed.

Bai Ruotong woke up early and did not respond even though she heard the call. She sat on the edge of the bed, pursed her lips and didn't say a word as she looked at the smiling servant that came with her.

"Cui'er?" Bai Ruotong tried calling him.

"Miss, how are you sleeping?" Cui'er lowered her hand and asked warmly.

The corner of Bai Ruotong's mouth curled up. It seemed like she was right. The servant in front of her was the big girl, Cui Er, who was by her side.

"Go get a pot of hot water, I'm thirsty." Bai Ruotong instructed.

"Miss, let's hurry to the Yongning Courtyard today. The old lady is still waiting for you to ask. If the young miss is late, she should be scolded by the old lady again." Cui'er advised.

Bai Ruotong looked at him and snorted, "What? The Old Ancestor was so anxious to ask, yet he didn't even give me the time to drink water? My body has not yet recovered and my mouth is very dry. If I am unable to answer when the old lady asks, whose fault is that? "

Cui'er bit her lips, nodded, and said: "Miss is right, servant will go get water for Miss right now." Although her attitude was respectful, her words carried a hint of impatience. When he left, he even cast a contemptuous glance at Bai Ruotong.

Bai Ruotong stood up and yawned as she walked out of the room. After a night of sleep, she had recovered quite a bit. It seemed like the bitter medicine that Gu Yanqing had forced her to drink yesterday had some effect.

The courtyard she lived in was called "Green Tree Courtyard", with two small rooms and a main hall that was located in the southeast and west three directions. The veranda connecting the three houses was made of vermilion, and the green trees and clear streams in the courtyard were elegant.

She came to the main hall with a fan in her hand. The hall was beautiful and the interior was elegant and refined. There was a large shadow wall in the middle of the room, and on the wall was an elegant painting of a mountain, water and ink.

The tables and chairs were all made of high quality Golden Silk Sauna Wood. The chairs and chairs were all covered with golden threads as they sat on the ground. The back of the chair was carved with an exquisite view of the lotus pond, with a priceless piece of jade inlaid in the middle.

After strolling around, she leisurely arrived at the west wing's small room. Inside the room, there was a zither, and behind the zither, there was a large screen. The basket on the table was covered with needle and thread scissors and a small silk cloth. There was a portrait on the west wall.

The woman in the painting was herself, dressed in a pink jacket and flowing clothes. The corner of his mouth raised into a faint smile as he held a fan in his hand.

It seemed like this was the place where the women of ancient times would blush. It was equivalent to the modern era's "guqin room" with its thousands of gold coins.

Bai Ruotong curled her lips. She didn't know anything about embroidery. She hoped that the Bai Ruotong in the novel wasn't proficient in embroidery. Otherwise, how would she hide the past?

After strolling around for a while, Bai Ruotong was a bit tired. She returned to the living room and took a seat, just as Cui Er stepped into the room with a pot of hot water.

"Miss, the water is here."

Cui'er took some hot water from the tea cup and handed it to Bai Ruotong. Bai Ruotong placed the tip of his nose to sniff and crease his eyebrows. The smell of the water was exactly the same as the one he had smelled yesterday.

"Cui'er, drink it and help me dress up." Bai Ruotong placed the teacup on a small plate and said with a tone of anger.

"Miss, what do you mean by this?" Cui'er asked guiltily.

Bai Ruotong smiled, picked up the silk handkerchief and carefully wiped her hands. "Don't waste time. The madame is still waiting for us after drinking it."