Deep in the night knowing the snow

An autumn rain and a cold.

At the end of September, there was a heavy rain in Yecheng, and the raindrops fell one after another along the glazed tiles and blue bricks like splashing ink. The willow branches in the yard were soaked in the coolness, and the leaves were washed clean by the rain.

Splashes of water splashed out from the bluestone floor, wetting the uppers of pedestrians' boots.

Mu Tangfeng was holding an oil-paper umbrella, and the carriage stopped leisurely not far from the alley. The wheels were splashed with muddy water and ran along the gap between two blue bricks.

Holding the handle of the bamboo umbrella with cold white fingertips, Mu Tangfeng stopped and looked back at the mansion behind him.

On the gilded plaque was written the two big characters of Mufu, and the vermilion lantern beside it was wetted, and the light yellow tassels hanging down floated in the air.

There were two young servants guarding the gate of the mansion. The vermilion gate was facing out, and one could clearly see the white epiphyllum petals that had been knocked down by the rain falling on the ground inside the mansion.

The dark clouds in the sky pressed down on the mansion, and a layer of half-yellow dead leaves fell on the ground, making the mansion a bit deserted.

A corner of Mu Tangfeng's robe was blown up, and his thin figure looked extremely lonely in the world.

In such a huge mansion, no one was willing to come to see him off.

The rain dripped down on the ground along the oil-paper umbrella, and the cool wind blowing against the face carried the aroma of damp grass and trees.

Mu Tangfeng withdrew his gaze and turned around while holding the umbrella.

He walked towards the carriage, and when he was about to lift the curtain of the light-colored pattern, there were hurried footsteps behind him.

"Tang Feng!"

Mu Tangfeng turned around, and Nanny Song trotted up to him with the package in her hand, the wrinkles around her eyes stretched out, and she took a long while to recover.

She stuffed the cloth bag into Mu Tangfeng's arms.

"Nurse just found out today that you are leaving. Here are some dry food and clothes. The road is cold, so I will add them when the weather is cold."

"Be careful on the road, and be careful in everything... When you arrive in Jingzhou, remember to write a letter to the nanny to report your safety."

The cloth bag in his arms was still a little warm, Mu Tangfeng hugged him a little tighter, and listening to the nanny chattering aside, he couldn't help but soften his expression.

"Don't worry, mother, I will pay attention on the way."

Nanny Song, "Go to Beijing for the exam and do your best, don't put too much pressure on it."

Mu Tangfeng nodded.

Nanny Song dragged him for a while, and the driver beside him whipped the horse's back impatiently. Only then did Nanny Song realize that she was urging him to go up.

Mu Tangfeng smiled at her, "Aniang is waiting for me to come back, and when I am successful, I will take Aniang out of the mansion."

Nanny Song smiled, the creases around her eyes gathered together, and said hello softly.

She watched Mu Tangfeng get into the carriage, and the carriage drove forward leisurely, muddy water splashed from the wheels, and disappeared into the distant mist.

The carriage was empty, containing some of his luggage.

Mu Tangfeng opened the curtain of the car, and the rain drifted in and caressed his face, bringing a slight coolness.

The vermilion lacquer tile wall passed before the eyes, the willow branches stretched and swayed, the rain made the vision a little blurred, and the long lamps hanging under the eaves could be vaguely seen, and the lights in the distance were connected together.

Occasionally, the laughter of people in the passing yard can be heard.The camellias in the yard climbed out from the deep wall, and the light-colored stamens blended with the raindrops, and they bloomed against the green leaves.

Mu Tangfeng lowered the car curtain, and the thick curtain covered the outside scene.

He lowered his eyes.

This Jiangnan water town, he will go far away from today.