Between the vast sea of ​​clouds

There is only one road leading to the old study room, anyone who enters will be noticed by Qingping, she can't help feeling in her heart, Chen Jun is really a sensitive person, otherwise why seal the other passages and prevent people from passing through?Qingping is about to fall in love with this study, and he is also very concerned about cleaning the old study.

Usually in the morning, Xingming next to Chen Jun would come over to take a look. Qingping was trying to do a good job of sanitation at this time.Xingming saw that the old study room was wiped clean, everything was neatly arranged, and even the objects on the antique cabinet were polished to shine. She was very satisfied, and said to Qingping: "You did a good job. Clean up the study room. It's pretty good."

Qingping jumped down from the stool and saluted: "Thank you for your compliment, sister, this is the duty of a slave."

Xingming is different from Wanshu, she is not as meticulous and thoughtful as Wanshu, she can be said to be a very straightforward person, she can say whatever she wants, in short, she is a stickler.Seeing Qingping's normal expression, this very dumb girl praised: "That's right, as a servant, naturally you must abide by your duties. I heard that you annoyed the eldest lady and were sent here to look after the study. But you But you can't feel resentment in your heart, you need to know that the master is the sky, the master's decision, as servants, just listen to it, and thank the master from the heart, you know?"

The corners of Qingping's mouth twitched when he heard the words, and he bowed his head respectfully to salute. After Xingming said these words, seeing that Qingping was very well-behaved, he left satisfied.

The four girls lived together at night, but when they got up to do things during the day, Qingping and the others walked in different directions.Shizuka replaced Qingping's position, and she always felt guilty towards Qingping.She privately heard from the handyman that the old study was remote and deserted, and that the young miss had never been to the new study after she got it, so she felt that Qingping went to such a place, and she couldn't show her face in front of the master, thinking that her future was hopeless.

Therefore, Shizuka's attitude towards Qingping has improved a lot, she has changed from the normal state of cynicism, and she is very restrained when speaking, never mentioning that she is on duty in the study.Before Shizuka provoked her in every possible way, Qingping felt that she was a child, and he was too lazy to learn from her.Now that her attitude has suddenly changed, Qingping also accepts her affection, and the relationship between the two has gradually eased.On the contrary, it was Zhuang Yan who often talked about this and that with He Zhen at bedtime, with the intention of showing off.

One day Qingping came back to the room late, and heard Zhuang Yan's voice in the room, provocative: "Jingxiang, why didn't you talk today, but you were punished by the eldest lady again?"

Qing Ping frowned, she knew that before she came, Shizuka liked to bully Zhuang Yan the most, Zhuang Yan was the one who had no sense of presence among the five people, and she was timid when speaking.After entering the inner courtyard, she was also assigned a job of serving outside the study, and often helped Chen Jun pass on messages. The servants outside thought that she was someone who served the eldest lady personally, and flattered her so much.After a long time, Zhuang Yan also felt that he was "reused", and he was proud of himself, but he also showed some frivolity, and often ridiculed Shizuka.

After all, Shizuka is young and not very literate. After replacing Qingping, she served Chen Jun in the study. She was often blamed by Chen Jun because she took the wrong book and couldn't understand Chen Jun. The most important thing is that Shizuka and Liu Zhen didn't have a good relationship. Well, when Qingping was there, he could still cooperate with Liu Zhen, but Liu Zhen didn't have the guts to deal with Shizuka. It would be nice if she didn't trip Shizuka up.

Jingxiang's life in the study was already in dire straits, she was wronged in her heart, but she didn't want to show it, but at this time, she was provoked by Zhuang Yan's words, and said angrily: "Why, now that you have gained power, you will go to heaven. After saying that, he said with disgust: "It's just an errand passer, thinking that he is really half a master? The people below are not listening to you, but listening to the master. They really put money on their faces, and you don't take care of it." What the hell is the mirror itself!"

Zhuang Yan sneered: "I am not as good as you. I have a mother who is in charge of things outside. It is a pity that you have been punished repeatedly at the eldest lady's place. I don't know if it has disgraced your mother! People also say that this girl is not like her mother. A mother is capable, but a daughter is so useless, I'm afraid it will damage your mother's face in front of the master!"

"Shut up!" As soon as she mentioned Shizuka's mother, Shizuka screamed: "What are you, how dare you say that about my mother!"

After speaking, he was about to beat Zhuang Yan, but Qingping hurriedly held her down and dragged her back to the bed.

Zhuang Yan said angrily: "Why, are you going to beat me? Come on, do you have that ability? Open your mouth and keep your mouth shut, it's your mother, your mother, what is your mother, she's just a servant who is worthy of the master's attention, and what else What ability do you really think you have? If you have the ability, don’t talk about your mother! Come on!......"

Shizuka's eyes were red from anger, Qingping held her firmly, and whispered in her ear: "Jingxiang, don't fall for her tricks, if you do something today, she will definitely go to the eldest lady to complain tomorrow , when you are kicked out, wouldn't it be fulfilling her wish?"

Qingping dragged her back to her bed, Shizuka's hair was loose, her eyes were red, her ears were hanging down like a rabbit, and she sat on the edge of the bed dejectedly.

Hezhen came in and put down the candlestick in his hand, and said to Zhuang Yan who kept shouting, "Shut up, do you want to be punished by Chen Guanshi?"

Sure enough, Zhuang Yan kept his mouth shut, and He Zhen sighed: "They are all serving the eldest lady, what is there to be honorable or not? The dignity is also earned by yourself in front of the master. Everyone depends on their own abilities, so what can we say?"

These words were like stabbing a knife in Shizuka's heart. She stood up abruptly and cried: "Yes, sisters naturally have great ideas! It's just me who is stupid and can't please the master, but I'm just a guard of honor. It’s just mother, what’s the matter?”

Seeing Jingxiang crying, Zhuang Yan snorted coldly and said: "You can't stand up in front of the master, so you blame us for not being successful? I'm not angry, I told you earlier, don't do bad things when the time comes, and be punished by the master." I'm fined, come back and cry when the time comes!" She glanced at Qingping and said, "It's not like there are people smarter than you in front of you, and you were punished to a corner, do you see if this makes sense?"

Qingping was shot even while lying down, Shizuka sobbed a few times, then suddenly opened the door and ran outside, Hezhen said urgently: "Take her back quickly! It's so late, if the manager sees it, she will be punished! "

Before she could finish speaking, Qingping followed Shizuka and ran out. Shizuka rushed out of the yard where the servants lived, and wept softly beside a garden.

Qingping walked over slowly, put his hands on Shizuka's shoulders and gently hugged her.Shizuka is really too young, such a small child should be in elementary school in modern times, and the family will pamper her like a little princess.Instead of living in this strange place, looking at the face of the master, living with anxiety every day.

"Am I... am I useless?" Shizuka choked up and said, "I don't do good things, and I am not satisfied with how I am a lady..."

Qingping hugged her like holding a big doll.Although Jingxiang's domineering appearance is annoying, but she has a good heart. If she thinks, with her mother's power, can't she deal with a few maids who have just entered the house and have no foundation?There are many places where mistakes are made. As long as you catch one, you will have a chance.

"Take it easy, you've only been on duty for a few days, but I've been in Missy's study for a month. Let me tell you, if you don't do well, Missy won't say anything about you, she'll just treat you like me ,understand?"

Shizuka looked up at Qingping, and quickly wiped away her tears: "Really? Don't lie to me."

What she said was full of childishness, and Qingping's heart softened inexplicably.She broke Shizuka's head, looked directly at her with tears in her eyes and said: "Of course it's true, you just need to do your own thing well, be careful, no one is perfect, and everyone will make mistakes. As long as you know your mistakes, you can correct them." , Missy can also see it."

Shizuka looked into Qingping's bright eyes, the concerned expression was not fake, she suddenly felt more wronged, she buried her head on Qingping's neck and started crying again, Qingping had to squat down and let her lean on her, patting her hand gently on Qingping's neck. her shoulders.

Fortunately, Shizuka felt a little embarrassed after crying for a long time. She got up and straightened her clothes. Seeing that Qingping's collar was wet, she whispered: "...Thank you, Qingping."

She wanted to say something more, but Qingping interrupted her: "Go back quickly, don't be seen by the night watchman."

Qingping took her hand, carefully listened to the movement around and walked towards the residence.Shizuka followed behind her, and suddenly remembered how rude she was to Qingping, just like Zhuang Yan was to herself.But she ignored the past and treated herself like this...... She felt very uncomfortable, and tightened Qingping's hand.

When they returned to the residence, Zhuang Yan had already fallen asleep, and Hezhen was still anxiously waiting for them to come back. Seeing that Qingping brought Jingxiang back safely, she was relieved, and whispered to Qingping: "The hot water is ready, and the washing is done. Just rest."

Originally, she wanted to say something serious to Shizuka, but seeing Shizuka's red eyes, she couldn't say anything, so she sighed and climbed into bed to sleep.

Before she knew it, Qingping had been in the old study for a month. During this month, she secretly read a shelf of books. Because she was secretly reading, she was always worried about someone coming, so her efficiency was not very high, but she was still very satisfied. , After all, something is better than nothing.

Shizuka has worked hard since that night, revived her spirit, and treated her new job with [-]% seriousness. She is not really stupid, but just not careful enough.Gradually, I can adapt to doing things under Chen Jun's low pressure, and if I make a mistake, I can correct it in time.Chen Jun is not a picky person either, because Shizuka has a clean background, and she feels at ease doing things by her side. Although it is not as smooth as Liu Zhen, and there are some minor problems, it is okay.

Probably Shizuka started to get on the road slowly, and also won several awards and rewards, including Chen Jun's and Wei Wangjun's.Qingping was also happy for her, and the two got along more and more harmoniously.Shizuka's mother sometimes asked someone to bring in some things, and Shizuka would quietly distribute them to Qingping, so that the other two would not see them.

Qingping often can't laugh or cry, because Shizuka often gives her cakes and other things.Sometimes it was rewarded by Chen Jun, and she would leave some for Qingping.From Shizuka's point of view, Qingping's work in the old study is already very pitiful, and it's not her turn to be rewarded by the master, and she doesn't know when Qingping will be able to leave that dilapidated place.

Of course Qingping didn't want to leave, Xingming saw her well-behaved, so he just glanced at her and left every day.The old study room is only that big, and it is not troublesome to clean it.The Qingpingle Chen Jun forgot about herself, she even naively thought that it would be better if she just let her look at this old study room and muddle through the ten-year contract.

But it's probably impossible. It's okay in the short term. Chen Jun is too busy to remember, but what if she suddenly finds herself one day?It is better not to have such a happy thought.Qingping held a book of travel notes and read them with gusto. Most of the books left in Chen Jun's study were travel notes, not like serious books. No wonder she stayed here and did not move away.It's cheaper than Qingping, if it's really something, Qingping probably doesn't want to watch it, he's dazed and exhausted after watching it.

These books include landscape travel notes written by celebrities in the previous dynasty, as well as strange legends of ghosts and ghosts. If you are lucky, you can even turn out a novel. Virtuous, virtuous, virtuous and beautiful like a flower" is the story of our young master.Although it deviates from Qingping's aesthetics, the plot is also very eye-catching...just treat it as a novelty, Qingping comforted himself like this.

What Qingping doesn’t understand is why Chen Jun collects these strange books. Thinking of Chen Jun, Qingping feels like seeing the big boss from the previous life. This kind of love novel, landscape travel notes may be in every lady’s study. I don't know why I have one or two books in my private collection, but I feel that this is a book in Chen Jun's collection.

As far as Chen Jun's appearance is concerned, Qingping has to admit that this is a good appearance, as if she was born to grow up in the riches and wealth, to ride a fine horse across the long street, to gallop wildly in the spring breeze, Naturally, there were also countless sons and young masters who secretly promised her, throwing handkerchiefs, sachets and the like on her...

But Chen Jun is not like this.

Completely different from her handsome and unrestrained appearance is her temperament, silent and introverted, cautious and stable.She can sit on a chair and practice calligraphy for two hours without speaking, and has no special hobbies. In her free time, she likes to look at the lake outside the window.The setting sun reflected the shimmering water with golden light, and Qingping saw her back many times, it was a very lonely gesture, like the loneliness of thousands of people in the past, or looking alone after thousands of sails Floating loneliness.

Trying to figure out the mind of the boss is a compulsory course for every servant, but Qingping never dared to probe Chen Jun's thoughts too much.All the information only tells her the fact that this person is very dangerous and must stay away.

After the third young master Chen Hui was grounded, Qingping didn't have to worry about this troublesome child coming to trouble her again.Because there was a news that Zhou Shijun suddenly fell ill and was sent to rest outside the palace.King Wei took over many affairs of the inner court, and now everything in the inner court is under his control.Qingping guessed that in this silent battle of kings and servants, King Wei won the victory, so the loser would naturally be dealt with by others.

King Wei has never tolerated sand in his eyes. Although he is arrogant, it doesn't mean he doesn't care about ordinary things. At first, he took over the inner courtyard quietly for a month, but it didn't take long for a few people to fill their pockets. The steward who shorted the book and hired a bunch of lazy servants.Although the stewards cried and said that they were old people who served the former princess of the palace, King Wei didn't give them face at all, and sold what should be sold.Now everyone feels a sense of crisis and acts cautiously, not daring to be targeted by this stern and selfless housekeeper.

Zhuang Yan was also reprimanded several times by the manager for acting frivolously, and she has restrained herself a lot since then.Shizuka made a good impression on Wei Wangjun at first, and she was on duty in Chen Jun's study with trepidation, and she did a good job, so she was rewarded again.

Shizuka is getting more and more stable, and she doesn't show off anymore after getting the reward, but just share it with Qingping in private.It seems that Shizuka and Qingping have formed an alliance, but it doesn't matter to Hezhen, she doesn't want to do this at all, she wants to work outside the palace rather than serving her by the master's side.Steward Wang of the outer court recommended her to serve her, he admired her very much, and wanted to ask Wei Wangjun to ask her to come to the outer court to help with affairs in a few days.Therefore, she didn't bother to ask about the conflict between Shizuka and Zhuang Yan. Zhuang Yan wanted to win her over, so she just let it go and didn't want to participate in these matters.

Zhuang Yan felt more and more isolated and helpless, Jingxiang was getting better and better, even if she wanted to please her, it was too late, the knot had already been formed, and Jingxiang would not let it go lightly.

Before I knew it, autumn had passed, and the bamboo outside the old study was no longer green.Qingping put on a new cotton padded jacket, she looked fine, but Shizuka looked like she had stuffed a dynamite bag in her clothes.

One day He Zhen got up early as usual, opened the door to fetch water to wash up, Qingping was a little later than her, and looked outside the door, the soft and white snow covered the ground, and there were still snowflakes falling from the sky.

"It's snowing, is it snowing yet?" Shizuka said excitedly, "Why did it fall earlier this year than in previous years? Heh, is there such a heavy snow?"

The three girls were rubbing their hands at the door and looking at the falling snowflakes, giggling and huddling together, pushing each other by the narrow door, the people living in the next room also got up, and everyone looked at the falling snow happily , a few boldly picked up the cold snow and stuffed it into the clothes of their companions. For a while, the courtyard was noisy and noisy, laughing and joking.

The north wind whizzed past, rolling up snowflakes across the yard and blowing towards a further place.