Concentricity

By the time they rowed back to the pier in the county seat, it was already Shen time in the afternoon.The dragon boat race was over long ago, and the crowd dispersed, leaving melon peels and red firecracker confetti all over the river bank.

There was a carriage parked by the river, Chen Liang sat on the rut and dozed off, when he heard the movement on the river, he quickly raised his head: "My lord, Young Master Mo, you are back." Then he came up to meet him.

"Well, I'm back." Yu Simian was tying the cable to the stake on the shore.

Mo Jinyan asked Yu Simian in a low voice: "Brother Yu, do you think Brother Chen also knows about us?" He was always curious, and Chen Liang treated him as respectfully as his master.

Yu Simian glanced in Chen Liang's direction, and laughed: "I haven't told him about it, maybe I know a thing or two. It doesn't matter, anyway, everyone will know sooner or later." With Chen Liang's ability to observe words and expressions, this I'm afraid the idea has already been guessed clearly. To Yu Simian's satisfaction, Chen Liang didn't show the slightest discomfort, and he was very polite to Mo Jinyan, as if he knew his limits.

Chen Liang had already approached, and took the fish they caught today from Mo Jinyan's hand: "My lord, young master, leave the boat here, I've arranged someone to look after it. Let's go, get in the car."

Mo Jinyan's face was always hot, and he was a little embarrassed to face Chen Liang.Yu Simian whispered in his ear: "Just pretend you don't know that he already knows, so as not to embarrass everyone."

Mo Jinyan thought about it and nodded, that was the only way to go.

Yu Simian went on to say: "Xiao Mo, you leave for Dongfan tomorrow, and I will let Chen Liang go with you. I can rest assured that he is by your side."

Chen Liang turned around and said, "Don't worry, my lord, I will take good care of Mr. Mo."

Mo Jinyan suddenly felt even more embarrassed, and quickly said, "Then thank you, Brother Chen."

Chen Liang smiled: "My lord, you are welcome."

When I got home, Nie Yun was playing in the yard with her son. When she saw them coming back, she came over with the child in her arms: "Hong'er, call me uncle, uncle and uncle."

The child didn't know how to talk too much yet, seeing Yu Simian and Mo Jinyan opened their mouths and laughed, and opened their small arms to Mo Jinyan to hug him. This child likes him very much.

Mo Jinyan stretched out his hand to take it over: "Hong'er is so good, my uncle hugs her."

Yu Simian reached out and squeezed Hong'er's little cheek: "Hong'er is so good." Then he greeted Nie Yun and went into the study.

Nie Yun looked at Yu Simian's back, and asked Mo Jinyan, "Xiaoyan, is brother Yu still not married?"

Mo Jinyan hesitated for a moment: "Ah, no."

Nie Yun thought for a moment: "Why don't you start a family yet? You are not young anymore. And you, you are not young anymore. Hurry up and find a girl to start a family. You are alone, and you don't even know how to feel warm and cold. Nobody."

Mo Jinyan wanted to say: "I have someone who knows how to feel warm and cold." But he still bared his teeth and laughed at himself: "I am like this, I have nothing, which girl would be willing to marry me?"

Nie Yun patted his arm: "What nonsense are you talking about? Xiaoyan looks talented, and it's true that he doesn't like those girls. That's all right. When the husband's matter is resolved, my sister will help you find a good girl. .”

Mo Jinyan waved his hands in embarrassment and said, "It's not necessary, thank you sister Yun, I'll find it myself." Then he put Hong'er into Nie Yun's arms, "I'll go to Brother Yu to discuss the departure tomorrow."

Nie Yun looked at his back and sighed: "One or two are not married, why?" In fact, Nie Yun didn't care so much about Yu Simian's not getting married. After all, this is the man she once admired. Marrying another woman, she felt a little lucky in her heart, she was just an ordinary woman, and she didn't have such a broad mind to bless him and other women.It's just that Mo Jinyan is the brother he saw growing up since he was a child, and he really hopes that he can have a happy home.

Mo Jinyan ran into the study, heaved a sigh of relief, and patted his chest.

Yu Simian, who was sitting at the table, looked at him sideways: "What's wrong, Xiao Mo?"

Mo Jinyan stuck out his tongue, lowered his voice and said, "Sister Caiyun just said that she wants to find a girl for me."

Yu Simian's face instantly became serious: "Is that so, after you leave tomorrow, I'll talk to her about our brotherhood."

Mo Jinyan went to the table, lowered his head and said, "What if Sister Yun disagrees?"

Yu Simian held his hand in the palm of his hand: "Don't worry, she will definitely agree." Even if she disagrees, he has to persuade her to agree, how can Xiao Mo feel uncomfortable.

"Really?" Mo Jinyan was a little uncertain, because he knew that Nie Yun was in love with Yu Simian, even though she was married and had a child now, and she was with Yu Simian, she would inevitably have pimples in her heart.

Yu Simian patted the back of his hand and comforted him: "Don't worry, I will convince her."

The next day, Yu Simian personally sent Mo Jinyan out of the city and helped him onto the horse.

"Xiao Mo, be careful on the road. Don't rush on the road. If you encounter wind and rain, stay for a few more days and come back safely. I'll wait for you!"

With tears in his eyes, Mo Jinyan reluctantly turned his head to look at Yu Simian: "Brother Yu, I understand, I will be careful."

Yu Simian repeatedly urged Chen Liang and Chen Pingsheng: "Chen Liang, brother Pingsheng, take good care of Xiao Mo. Be sure to come back safely!"

Chen Liang nodded and said: "My lord, don't worry, I will definitely bring you back unscathed."

"Okay. Then I'll leave it to you, Chen Liang!" Yu Simian nodded, "Xiao Mo, have a good journey!"

Mo Jianyan saw that he couldn't stay any longer, so he clamped the horse's belly with his legs and drove the horse to run.Their itinerary was to go all the way to the east, go to the sea after reaching Changle, take a small boat to the place where Mo Jinyan's big boat stopped, and then set off for Dongfan.

Because of the particularity of Guan Longfei's matter, Yu Simian could not go to sea to send Mo Jinyan in person with great fanfare, but could only do it secretly. In order to ensure his safety, he sent more than 20 of his most trusted elite soldiers, led by Chen Liang, all the way. Escort Mo Jinyan out to sea.

Yu Simian watched Mo Jinyan's back disappear in the dust, and the worry in his heart gradually evaporated.This season is the season of hurricanes. In case of a hurricane, no matter how big your boat is, you may not be able to escape unscathed.

What's more, he may encounter Japanese pirates and pirates along the way, or even be detained by Lu Saihu in Dongfan, unwilling to rescue Guan Longfei.All these variables are unavoidable hidden dangers. He can only pray that Xiao Mo will have a smooth journey.

When Yu Simian returned to the mansion, Nie Yun was looking forward to him. Seeing his return, she hurriedly greeted him: "Brother Yu, is Xiaoyan gone?"

Yu Simian nodded: "En."

Nie Yun asked eagerly, "How long will it take to come back?"

Yu Simian said: "If it goes well, we can return within half a month. If it doesn't go well, there will be no set date for return." Having said this, his expression became more and more gloomy.

Nie Yun clasped her hands together: "May the Buddha bless Xiaoyan with all the best."

Seeing Nie Yun like this, Yu Simian knew that she also cared about Xiao Mo, so he took the opportunity and said, "Sister Yun, there is something I want to discuss with you, let's go into the room and talk."

Nie Yun nodded and hurriedly followed.

Yu Simian said: "Sit down." He reached out and poured a cup of tea for her and himself.

Nie Yun looked at him nervously: "Brother Yu, is there something wrong with my husband..."

Yu Simian waved his hand: "It's not about your husband. It's about me and Xiao Mo."

"What's the matter with you and Xiaoyan?" Nie Yun froze for a moment.

Yu Simian smiled and said, "That's right. After Xiao Mo comes back from Dong Fan, Guan Longfei's matter should be settled. I want to hold a ceremony with Xiao Mo then."

Nie Yun still didn't react: "What ceremony?"

Yu Simian smiled and said: "Xiao Mo and I agree in love and want to become brothers. You have this custom in Fujian, so you want to follow the rules here and give us a name for each other. At that time, we have to ask Your natal family is a witness, he only has you as a relative."

Nie Yun's hand holding the teacup froze, and the teacup fell from her hand to the ground, and it shattered with a "pop".

Yu Simian watched the teacup fall, but didn't pay attention to it, just raised his eyebrows and looked at Nie Yun who lost his composure.

Nie Yun was stunned for a while, and finally came to her senses, with a stiff smile on her face, and quickly stood up to pick up the fragments of the teacup.

Yu Simian said lightly: "Sister Yun, forget it, let it go, just sweep it away in a while."

Nie Yun had no choice but to sit back, feeling a little helpless with her hands and feet. After a while, she regained her composure and put on a blunt smile: "I'm sorry, Brother Yu, I lost my composure."

Yu Simian shook his head, expressing that it doesn't matter.

Nie Yun lowered her head, took a deep breath, and then raised her head and said, "Since you and Xiaoyan are in love with each other, I, as a younger sister, will naturally bless you both."

Yu Simian smiled: "Then thank you, sister Yun."

A bitter smile appeared on Nie Yun's face: "This matter is indeed beyond my expectation. No wonder Xiaoyan told me yesterday that he doesn't want to get married. Brother Yu, do you really want to be with Xiaoyan?"

Yu Simian looked seriously into Nie Yun's eyes, and gave her a positive nod: "Yes. I don't want to lose him again."

Nie Yun could hear the affirmation in his tone, and looked at him with some puzzlement: "Have you been together all this time?" She recalled her experience of being rejected back then, could it be that they were together then? No wonder you want to reject yourself, and you can't help but feel a little sad.

Yu Simian shook his head and nodded again: "This is a long story. When Xiao Mo sent me to Gutian, he wanted to form a bond with me. I think this matter is very important, and he is too young. I didn't agree with my mind. I didn't expect that when he returned, he almost lost his life. I thought he was no longer alive. I don't know how regretful I am. When I met him again later, I found that our hearts have not changed. together again."

Nie Yun let out a long sigh: "Fate is really strange, many things we can't control have happened. Since you all have love and heart, then I still wish you all from the bottom of my heart. Every time Xiaoyan sees me, I dodge a little, maybe it is because of this reason ?”

Yu Simian nodded: "He has a sensitive mind. He is probably afraid that you will have lumps, so he dare not tell you personally."

Nie Yun smiled bitterly: "This silly boy, he still remembers what happened back then. I am married and have children now, so what is there to worry about?" Speaking of which, I am the one who has nothing to do with it. , The two of them fall in love with each other, but I am just wishful thinking.

Yu Simian smiled and said, "It's great that Yunmei thinks so. When Xiao Mo comes back, it would be the best if you can explain this to him personally."

Nie Yun nodded and said, "Naturally." She forced a smile and said, "You two are close, so I need to prepare some gifts."

Yu Simian quickly waved his hand and said, "That's unnecessary, as long as you have this kind of heart, don't bother sister Yun."

Nie Yun said: "It's nothing, just make two auspicious clothes for you."

This made it hard for Yu Simian to refuse: "Since that's the case, thank you sister Yun."