MTLNOVEL Chapter 1663: I Want to See Her (6)
The Niu Family listened for a moment to the sounds from inside the room; the primal movements of the two people had already begun. She quickly went to the kitchen and instructed the preparation of hot water, and also ordered the meal to be ready. Then, she pocketed the silver and headed out, because every time after serving the Family Head, the mistress awoke with a fondness for two almond cookies from Xinghua Village. The taste was something the chef couldn't replicate. Today, the almond cookies were gone, making it reasonable for the Niu Family to go out and buy them.
The Niu Family first went to Xinghua Village to buy almond cookies, then instead of returning to the residence, she turned and went into an alley not far from Xinghua Village, and knocked on the innermost courtyard door.
Deng Da's wounds had already been treated.
The Niu Family paid her respects and presented the medicine she had brought from the residence.
Deng Da's delicate face was even more somber at this moment: "Where is your master? How come she sent an old hag like you over here?"
"Master Deng, you should know that the mistress now manages the Gu Residence's household affairs. There are many matters coming and going during the festive season, and the Family Head is resting at home, so it's not easy for her to come out." The Niu Family hurriedly smiled apologetically, "But the mistress is truly worried about Master Deng. As soon as she got the news, she hurriedly sent an old servant to check on the situation. Knowing Master Deng is okay, my mistress can be at ease."
"Tell cousin Yueyue that I'm not dying for the time being." Deng Da smirked, "However, within three days, I must see her, or else I'll pay a visit… The fifteenth hasn't even passed yet, so it's not too late to pay New Year visits…"
The Niu Family felt a pang in her heart but her face was still all smiles: "Master Deng speaks the truth, we're all relatives. Since coming to Beijing, it's natural to have exchanges, but…" She paused, "But Master Deng is a wise man. There's no need to speak of the mistress's feelings for you, but if the mistress isn't well, wouldn't Master Deng also find himself at a disadvantage…"
"What are you to say such things?" Deng Da suddenly kicked out, knocking the Niu Family onto the ground, "Do you dare to lecture me? I almost lost my life for her, yet is it too much for her to come see me?"
The Niu Family was instantly kicked to the ground and remained there for a while, finally gathering herself enough to kneel back up: "Master Deng, calm your anger, this old servant was wrong." In her heart, however, she was filled with resentment. This young master indeed looked charming, but what use is charm? He wouldn't stand a chance without relying on the mistress's silver to live a wild life. More crucially, his temper was foul; if one day the mistress couldn't satisfy him, then…
In her view, since the mistress had become the head wife of the Gu Family, it would be best to cut ties early. But…
Forget it, after all, she was just a servant; many words shouldn't be spoken as it would lead to a beating.
Even Deng Da realized he had been impulsive, as he still relied on his cousin to live well. The days had been too stifling, and he hadn't held back, so after taking a few deep breaths, he calmed down, stood up, and personally helped the Niu Family to her feet: "Nanny Niu, I apologize, I was just in a bad mood earlier…"
"Master Deng, you're too kind to this old servant." The Niu Family stood up, eyeing downward, responding submissively, "This old servant will take her leave now, and certainly convey Master Deng's words to the mistress."
Deng Da could only wave his hand.
The Niu Family limped back to the Gu Residence. That fall seemed to have injured her tailbone; every step was painful. But to those who saw, she could only say she was old and had accidentally taken a fall.