Chapter 4 — Thanh Ninh, Mind No Longer Sour and Spicy

11 Tieu Muoi is really stupid. In my previous life, I only fed him a piece of hot chestnut cake. He dared to kick Co Y Hoan into the water. It was cold in December. Not as cold as Ta Hanh's face. He clasped his hands behind his back, angrily: "I'd rather be punished by kneeling for three hours." “You also refuse to chase the mute guy away?” The cold seeped into my knees. I no longer have the strength to refute and end my last bit of love. “It was Co Y Hoan who wanted to push me into the water.” “The little guy wants to protect me.” “He's not wrong.” The ice under the roof melted. Landfall. Ta Hanh bent down, slightly panicked: "Tham Thanh Ninh, you're not really in love..." He didn't say anything after that. As if afraid of losing value. I immediately answered for him: "Yes." “I love him already.” “Condoms are also used.” Ta Hanh's pupils trembled and his lips turned white. I exhaled a cloudy breath, sending up a cloud of water smoke. “Ta Hanh, let's separate.” 12 Ta Hanh ran away, throwing back a sentence: "I will handle it." “As… you wish.” I knelt for too long. Stand up slowly. Vague memories flow like waves. I remember. A long time ago, in order to save money, I went to the mountains to pick medicine, then got lost. It was Ta Hanh who found me. The dark circles under his eyes were obvious and extremely painful. At that time, Ta Hanh was busy with government affairs. Even asking for blessings in the morning and evening is free. Why is it worth him wasting his time on me? I feel guilty. He immediately bowed his head, waiting to be scolded. But someone brushed away the snow on his sideburns. Ta Hanh's voice was tired, more than lucky: "Thanks to you, ma'am, I was able to see the mountain view tonight." "So beautiful." I was momentarily stunned. Don't know how to respond. No different now. Tieu A Khau rubbed his hands to warm them. Gently massage my knees. I laughed dryly twice and retreated: "It's warm, it's warm." The little man bowed his head. After a long time, he signaled with red eyes. I don't understand. Tieu Tieu followed and translated, but spoke softly. “Master, have I… implicated you?” I was both amused and saddened, thinking about how to respond. The door of the room was immediately kicked open. Co Y Hoan raised his bow, his eyes red: "What did you say to A Hanh?" “Why did he take me to the mansion outside the city?” Tieu Tieu glared, stunned: "You don't even have to let the maid through the room." “Do you still dare to come here to question?” Co Y Hoan smiled coldly and glanced at me: "Tell me, does A Hanh blame me?" The arrow came very quickly. But the small Asian mouth is faster. That day, there were red clouds. Very brilliant. I couldn't wait for him to open his eyes again. 13 The official gave me a cup of warm water, feeling a bit guilty. “Sung Chau does not often have bandits.” “We're going to be late.” I took it, unconsciously squeezing my hand. Until the curtains are lifted. The doctor wiped his hands clean, as if he had just returned from the dead: "That arrow, just one more inch off." “Even fairies are difficult to save.” The cold has finally melted. Tieu Tieu panicked again: "Miss, don't cry." “It's okay, nothing else.” I put down the tea cup and was about to enter the room. The doctor raised his hand to stop him, slightly embarrassed: "This girl." “He said, thank you.” “…but don't want to meet.” Warm smoke rises from the brazier. I keep thinking and can't figure it out. Maybe. In this life, what I give you is small. It was just a cruel crime that injured him. So, I collected my feelings and asked softly. “Your Majesty, can Sung Chau interrogate the suspect from the capital?” 14 Sung Chau is cold. But land is cheap. I hired two pharmacy. Tieu Tieu wiped the counter and asked curiously: "Miss, do you even know herbs?" I arranged the medicine and was in a good mood: "Before I got married, my father was a physician and often took me to the mountains to pick medicine." Tieu Tieu asked in surprise: "So now that we've entered the palace, why don't we see anyone touching us anymore?" Abacus seeds are cold on the fingertips. After I got lost in that mountain. Ta Hanh bought Tieu Tieu. He laughed in his voice: "Xiao Xiao learned a few variety shows." "Know how to imitate sounds and understand signs." “If you're sad, she can help you relax.” I was half grateful, half worried: "So in the future, can I still go up the mountain to pick medicine?" Ta Hanh kept smiling: "Tell Tieu Tieu to go to the pharmacy to buy it." I muttered softly: “…but I like it.” The room fell into silence. Only the buzzing sound of spring cicadas remains. Makes people angry. Ta Hanh gently rubbed my sideburns and said gently: "Thanh Ninh." "She is the wife of the Ta family." “How can you do such lowly things?” The weather is partly sunny. The tip of the nose smells of agarwood. I suddenly felt that I was at peace with Ta Hanh. It's still too late. There was a knock on the shop door. I raised my head to look. The person who came was the shopkeeper of the Ta family pharmacy in Sung Chau. He bowed and respectfully said: "Madam, the second young master is afraid that people on the street will run out of anti-pregnancy medicine." “He personally sent new medicine.” Tieu Tieu immediately threw away the rag and sent people out the door. "Just today it was said that the medicine is an antenatal medicine." “Is it because you want to delay the time so that the young lady will not have the heart to abort the pregnancy?” “Second Young Master is very good at calculating!” The barkeeper smiled wryly, also extremely awkward. I sighed: “Leave it there.” The barkeeper moved very quickly. Before leaving, he left behind three bags of gold bars. Tieu Tieu looked at the tonic, her eyes red: "Now I'm still giving you these." “What's the use?” I laughed softly, tore open the medicine packet: "Thousand-year ginseng, broken stone, ajiao..." "It's okay to sell it." 15 When the leaves dry, Sung Chau begins to turn green. Big brother ordered the officer to bring news. He scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed: "Sung Chau can only send status to the capital." “If the suspect does not come to Chongzhou.” “It can't be helped.” I nodded and gave him the medicine package. “I heard that my sister-in-law has bad morning sickness.” “This is the process of passing away.” “Nourishes blood and strengthens the spleen, regulates digestion.” The mandarin accepted it and was extremely grateful: "Miss Tham, when my stupid wife gives birth, I will definitely bring the child to thank her." "That's right, the last assassin hasn't been caught yet. He's probably still around here. Be careful when you go out." I smiled and replied yes. Send the official to the door. In the shop, the second lady was holding on tightly to someone. “This person, helps me carry things every day,” “Why don't you accept the money when you give me money?” I walked over and immediately saw the little amulet. He blushed and tilted his head away. As if afraid of seeing people. It's also possible that you're afraid of seeing me. I could only say softly: "If you want to work," "The pharmacy can still keep you." “If you want to repay me, I will redeem myself for you.” I thought for a moment and said seriously: "No need right now." The clouds dissipate and then gather again. Tieu Ngau bowed his back. Hands also droop. I asked frankly: "Which one do you choose?" The small mute is still mute after all. He did not answer.