Red Mansion: Taming the Overlord

As soon as Daiyu left, Bo Yang also told Aunt Xue and Baochai that he was going to celebrate the New Year alone.Aunt Xue naturally refused, but she couldn't say no to Bo Yang. Although she was an elder, she was not biological after all. Bo Yang had his own parents. He showed filial piety. Even Aunt Xue had no choice but to agree in the end. Tell Bo Yang to come back as soon as he finishes his work.

Bo Yang originally planned to leave immediately, but Xue Pan tried hard to persuade him to stay, so he stayed for another two days, and then he didn't want anyone to see him off, and left by himself in a carriage.

This time when he went to Beijing, Bo Yang made up his mind to go back to the place where he lived, so he deliberately didn't bring Xuan'er with him.After all, Xuan'er must have a lot of emotions to express when he revisited the old place, but he is not the original person, and he doesn't have much impression and affection for that place.

Bo Yang traveled here by himself, but it is unknown where his original body went.But Bo Yang would rather believe that the child might have gone to another world just like himself.I hope that he in that world will be free from disasters and illnesses, and be happy and healthy.

And the only thing he can do for the original body is to settle himself and the only remaining Xuan'er, and then repair the cemetery of his parents and the old housekeeper.After all, people at this time are all concerned about funeral affairs, and offerings and sacrifices are indispensable.

Although Bo Yang is from the 21st century, he is very clear about the concept of makeup, and he has even used one or two daily cosmetics for skin care, but he knows that there is a distance of the Pacific Ocean between the meeting and the meeting.

When he just crossed over, he also tried to make some camouflage by himself, but in the end, even he himself thought it was extremely funny when he looked in the mirror, so he had to give up.So for the first time, when he went out, he had to wear a curtain to cover his face.But this is not a long-term solution, so when he is free, Bo Yang has been practicing, hoping that one day he can make a more normal disguise.

As long as you put your mind to it, these things are actually not difficult. Bo Yang has also been exposed to a lot of skills in the fashion industry before. With the addition of Baochai, a woman who is good at makeup, she has really achieved results. As long as the skin color is dark yellow Some, with a little modification of the eyebrows and eyes, they will disappear from the crowd.The last time a group of people went shopping, they just covered it up a little, and no one noticed it at all.

So this time, Bo Yang returned to his original hometown with this face in mind.

In fact, the original body was not very old at the time, hadn't fully grown, and was weak and sick, so he hardly went out, and he was not familiar with the neighbors around him. Someone will recognize it.But his face was too conspicuous to be concealed.

Xingnu still followed Bo Yang—Xue Pan was worried about letting him go out alone.

The two found a family in the village to stay overnight, but the other party did not recognize the person. After Bo Yang introduced himself, he vaguely remembered such a family and warmly entertained them to stay.

After talking some gossip, Bo Yang took advantage of the opportunity and proposed to repair the grave for his parents, but he didn't know where to find someone to help.The male owner of this house is surnamed Zhang. Hearing what Bo Yang said, he immediately took this moment to himself and was willing to hire someone for him.Bo Yang said he wanted to give money, but the other party didn't refuse.After all, it's not auspicious to repair a grave in New Year's Eve. Although the fellow villagers have not seen each other for many years, others may not be willing to contribute in vain.It would be different if I could earn some money to supplement the family by the way.

Even under the foot of the emperor, life in this village is still very poor, and such opportunities to earn money are rare.

The so-called repair of the tomb is nothing more than removing the weeds that grew on the original tomb, repairing it, planting new soil, and offering sacrifices. It can be done in half a day by inviting five or six people.So early in the morning of the second day, the male host called six strong laborers and went up the mountain with Bo Yang.

The Qin family was originally from a farming family, but after starting a small business, the family moved into the city.Unexpectedly, because of the original body's body, the family's wealth was spent on medical treatment, so he had to move back.Therefore, Qin's ancestral grave is also here, and Yuan's parents are also buried in the same place.Even the grave of the old housekeeper is not far away.

When Bo Yang arrived here, he found that there was no one to maintain it all year round, and many ancient tombs had collapsed, with withered weeds everywhere, and the undulating tombs were connected together, looking very desolate.

Seeing this, Zhang Da couldn't help saying, "Brother Qin, I think this cemetery needs to be completely repaired."

Bo Yang nodded, "It's because I didn't expect such a situation. It's just that everything is repaired, and I don't know how long it will take? The Chinese New Year will be in a few days, so I don't want to delay everyone."

Zhang Da rubbed his hands hesitantly, and said, "Our village is not big, and there are only a dozen households in total, but twenty or so strong laborers can still make up. If there are more than twenty people, if you want to come for a day or two It can be done. There will be no delay. It's just..."

Bo Yang knew that it was not easy for him to mention money, so he smiled and said, "Brother Zhang, don't worry, everyone is putting aside family matters and coming to help me. Naturally, you won't treat everyone badly. How about it, Brother Zhang will help me." Go invite people, the price will be as originally negotiated. Since the ancestral tomb is going to be extensively repaired, the sacrifice is not easy. Later, I will ask Brother Zhang to help introduce the butchers around, and I want to buy three animals for the sacrifice."

According to folk customs, the sacrificial objects enshrined to the ancestors will have the meaning of auspicious blessings, so after the sacrifices are over, they will be slaughtered and cooked, and distributed to neighbors for food.Bo Yang said at this moment that three animals would be used as sacrifices, which meant that after everyone was done with work, there would be a good meal of meat.Therefore, Zhang Da and the people around were shocked when they heard the words, and Zhang Da patted his chest to ensure that the matter would be done, and then hurried back to find someone.

With motivation, it is natural to do things faster. It didn't take two days at all, and the entire cemetery was trimmed in the afternoon of the second day.Immediately after Bo Yang presided over the simple sacrificial ceremony here, the villagers set up firewood and a cauldron, cooked the three sacrificial animals, and each took a large piece home.In the remaining bone soup, some radishes, potatoes, yams, and dried vegetables were added to boil, and several large pots of rice were steamed for a full meal before they dispersed.

More than 20 people gathered here, it was still very lively.And after everyone left one after another, the original desertedness returned.Bo Yang and Xing Nu were sitting in front of the fire, seeing Bo Yang remained silent, Xing Nu couldn't help asking, "Master, are we not going back?"

"Stay a little longer." Bo Yang said.

In fact, although the people buried here are all relatives of the original body, Bo Yang has never met any of them, and it is impossible to say that he has any feelings for them.But even so, staying in this place still made him feel a lot of emotions and emotions inexplicably.

His mind was in a mess, Bo Yang didn't sort out every thought, he just let them crowded in his mind.After sitting for a long while, the firewood in front of him burned into charcoal, and the charcoal turned into ashes again, his body was gradually soaked in cold, Bo Yang came back to his senses and said, "Let's go."

The moment he stood up, his face suddenly turned cold, Bo Yang squinted his eyes and looked up, only then realized that it was snowing.

This snow fell heavily.The next day when Bo Yang woke up at Zhang's house, the ground was covered with a thick layer of snow.When Zhang Da saw him, he said, "Brother Qin is lucky. Fortunately, it was finished yesterday, otherwise it would be difficult to deal with such a heavy snowfall."

"Thank you for your help." Bo Yang said.

Zhang Da asked him if he had a place to go. If not, he might as well stay in the village for the New Year. Although they are not rich here, there are many things produced in the mountains, plus the things produced in their own fields, as well as the chickens and ducks raised at home. , the fish touched in the river, and the dishes for the New Year are quite rich.

Without waiting for Bo Yang to answer, Xing Nu quickly jumped out and said, "Since the matter here is over, sir, why don't you go home? You are not here, I am afraid that Dou is worried about you at home."

Bo Yang hesitated for a moment, a little undecided.

In fact, this time he came out by himself, without Xue Pan who was noisy all day, he felt very uncomfortable.He could predict that if he went back now, what was waiting for him was a warm house, all kinds of decorations that were completely satisfactory, and the smiling faces of the Xue family.But besides liking and looking forward to it, Bo Yang couldn't help feeling a little bit guilty.

Although it was Xue Pan who expressed his feelings first, as an elder, Bo Yang felt that he had to bear a great deal of responsibility in this matter, and it was inevitable that he would feel guilty when facing Xue's family.It's nothing more than usual, this kind of New Year's festival, family reunion, even if others don't talk about it, he himself feels uncomfortable.

However, staying here is like celebrating the New Year with strangers, which is also inappropriate.

After thinking about it, Bo Yang really thought of a place he could go to.So he bid farewell to Zhang Da, took Xingnu out of the village, and went to the city.

Xingnu originally thought that he was going back, but after entering the city, Bo Yang was not heading towards the east of the city, but the west of the city, which made him very confused.And after arriving at the destination, Xingnu was even more stunned, "Master, what are we doing in Shantang?"

"Chinese New Year." Bo Yang said.

Shantang is a place opened by the government to take care of the homeless.Most of the people here are either widows, widows, or people with disabilities, or young children, who cannot support themselves anyway.The government and the wealthy households in the city came here from time to time to give porridge relief, beg along the street on weekdays, or go to the back kitchen of restaurants and restaurants to mix up leftovers to make ends meet.

Every winter is the most difficult time for these people.Several months of severe cold and hunger can often take away a large number of people, but when the next spring begins, many people will fill in again.

Bo Yang himself is also alone now, so it is most suitable to be with these people.He found a small inn nearby to stay, and took people to the gate of the Shantang to give porridge every day.Originally, he planned to order a batch of ready-made clothes, but unfortunately, no one is sewing at the end of the year, and they will not accept the order until five years later, so he can only give up.

So busy, it's New Year's Eve in a blink of an eye.Xingnu also has relatives in Xue's house, Bo Yang drives them back to reunite with the family, and stays in the inn in a daze.

This year seems to be particularly sad.In the past, I was obviously alone, but I rarely felt this lonely feeling.

Bo Yang was so absorbed in thinking that when the door was knocked, he couldn't help being shocked.