The Young Emperor and the Fearless

Another night passed with no intention of tea and dinner, and anxious heart.

At dawn, Li Yuzhen simply freshened up and went to the study hall along the way Li Wang usually walked.

The children who are studying are still in the future, Li Yuzhen is standing outside the school hall, blowing the cold wind.She felt like she had a nightmare for a day and two nights, everything became very unreal, she was alone, and disappeared as soon as she said she was gone.

But if it's really a nightmare, it's fine, when I wake up, I can still see Li Wang's little red face.

The master of the study hall came early and saw Li Yuzhen from a distance.

The master walked over and said, "Miss Li, you are here again."

Li Yuzhen said: "Master, do you have any news about Li Wang?"

The master said: "I have asked the students in the school to help pay attention, but there is no news yet. However, yesterday a student came to tell me that he remembered seeing Li Wang after class the day before yesterday."

Li Yuzhen's eyes lit up and said, "Then did you see where Li Wang went?"

The master said: "At that time, the student saw Li Wang standing in front of a clay figurine stall, as if he was going to pick out some clay products. Then he saw that the clay seller gave Li Wang a small clay figurine, and Li Wang left. The student didn't know about Li Wang's family. Where is it, so it is not clear whether he is walking in the direction of the residence."

Li Yuzhen said: "Li Wang doesn't have any money on him, how can he buy mud?"

The Master said: "That is unknown."

Li Yuzhen said: "Master, do you know that clay seller, I want to ask him."

The master said: "I only know that this clay figure is named Zhu, and he will come here occasionally to set up a stall. If you want to find him, you can come and see him later, maybe he will come today."

But Li Yuzhen waited outside the hall until the middle of the day, and the clay seller surnamed Zhu didn't come.

Li Yuzhen thought to herself, the master said that he only came here occasionally, might he not come today.She didn't give up, and planned to look around first, and come back before the school closed.

Li Yuzhen went to the place where she usually set up a stall to exchange old ones, but at the moment her stall was taken by someone else, who yelled for deals, and surrounded many people, it was very lively.

Coincidentally, the old lady Li Yuzhen knew well was also there.The old lady helped Li Yuzhen, and Li Yuzhen respected her very much.And if it wasn't for her yesterday, Li Yuzhen would have been helpless, and had no clue about Li Wang's disappearance.

Li Yuzhen went over to greet her, "Ma'am..."

The old woman turned her head and looked for Li Yuzhen in the crowd for a while.She pushed aside the three people standing in front of her, followed Li Yuzhen to a place where there were few people, and said, "Miss Li, what's going on? Has Li Wang been found?"

Li Yuzhen's eyes turned red and she shook her head.

The old woman sighed quietly: "Let's not worry, just look for it slowly. Even if Li Wang gets lost, he is still 12 years old and can find his way home. Just wait a little longer, he may come back at any time."

"aunt……"

Li Yuzhen wailed loudly at the old woman again.

This old woman, also surnamed Li, had a pale face and a hunched back. Because of her kindness and soft face, she was affectionately called Mrs. Li by her neighbors.

Mrs. Li has three daughters, all of whom are married. She lives alone. She has nothing to do on weekdays and loves to worry about her neighbors.Mrs. Li often gave Li Yuzhen things that were not commonly used at home, but Li Yuzhen refused to ask for them in vain. If the items were sold, she would give half of the money to Mrs. Li.

The two got to know each other as soon as they came and went.

Mrs. Li likes Li Yuzhen very much, and Li Yuzhen treats her like her own mother.

During this day and two nights, Li Yuzhen felt hopeful from time to time, but soon after, someone poured a bucket of cold water on her. She was tormented by the constant death and death, and Li Yuzhen couldn't bear it any longer.

Mrs. Li patted Li Yuzhen on the back, her nose was sore, and she said as if she was coaxing a child, "Don't cry, let's not cry. Li Wang's child is loved by everyone, God must not bear him to suffer, and sent him away intact." back..."

Li Yuzhen cried for a cup of tea, and then gradually stopped sobbing. She said, "Ma'am, my heart is full of ups and downs, and I always have an ominous premonition. Everyone helped find Li Wang yesterday, but there was no news at all. Three people came and said that their children were nowhere to be found. The three children were about the same age as Li Wang, and they all disappeared and never came back. I...I was worried that Li Wang would also..."

Mrs. Li hurriedly said: "No, Li Wang will be safe and sound. Miss Li, let's not give up hope so quickly, and look for it, just in case we find it!"

Li Yuzhen wiped away her tears, remembering the purpose of coming here, and said: "I heard from Li Wang's wife that Li Wang bought clay goods after class the day before yesterday. I think something is wrong, and I want to ask the clay seller about the situation."

Mrs. Li said comfortingly: "That's right. There are quite a few clay men in Donghe Town. Which one are you looking for? By the way, I know a clay man who lives next door to me. His surname is Zhu and he looks like Small, but smart."

"Ma'am." Li Yuzhen hurriedly said, "The clay seller I'm looking for is also named Zhu!"

**

Zhu Changyuan is not tall and skinny. At first glance, he is not very pleasing, but he has a kind face, gentle temperament, and always smiles when he treats others.

Zhu Changyuan didn't go out to sell clay goods that day, but sat in the courtyard basking in the sun.When Mrs. Li led Li Yuzhen to knock on the door, he was just taking a nap.

Mrs. Li said: "Long-term, are you feeling better?"

Mrs. Li came out to dry the clothes this morning, and saw that Zhu Changyuan went out empty-handed. Usually he carried a bunch of mud to sell at this time, which was abnormal, so Mrs. Li inquired casually.Zhu Changyuan said that he caught a cold last night and got a cold, and he wanted to find a doctor to prescribe medicine.

Coincidentally, the clay seller Li Yuzhen was looking for was Zhu Changyuan, Mrs. Li's neighbor.

Zhu Changyuan said: "Mrs. Li, come in and sit down."

Mrs. Li went in, saw the chairs in the courtyard, and said, "You are basking in the sun. The sun is bright now, you can bask in the sun, and it will be cold in another hour, you should go back to bed and lie down." , Cover the bedding. I will make some porridge later and bring it to you."

"Mrs. Li, we are old neighbors, you don't have to be polite." Zhu Changyuan said, "Who is this girl next to you?"

Mrs. Li said: "This is Li Yuzhen, Miss Li. Miss Li, come on, say hello to Big Brother Zhu."

Li Yuzhen made a bow and said, "Brother Zhu, please don't be offended by your sudden visit."

Zhu Changyuan said: "No wonder, please sit down, please sit down."

He moved two stools and asked curiously, "You are all surnamed Li, but are you relatives?"

Mrs. Li patted Li Yuzhen's hand and said with a smile, "It's not a relative, it's just a coincidence that I have the same surname, but Miss Li is like a girl, very caring."

"So that's how it is." Zhu Changyuan said again after Mrs. Li and Li Yuzhen sat down, "Wait a minute, I'll pour you a cup of tea."

Mrs. Li said: "Don't bother, we came here without saying hello, we are already rude. You see, you are already sick, and we are really sorry for bothering you. You just sit down and don't work. gone."

"That's fine." Zhu Changyuan coughed a few times and said, "I don't know why you two came here?"

Mrs. Li said: "It's like this. This Miss Li has a younger brother who studies in Zhenxi Academy. He hasn't returned home after class the day before yesterday. I heard that the child once held a small one in your hand. clay figurine."

Zhu Changyuan said with a smile: "It turned out to be this, I remember. The boy seemed to like my clay goods very much. He kept looking at my stall. I asked him if he wanted to buy it. He said he had no money. I saw that he was really annoying. Lianai, I gave him a little clay figurine."

Li Yuzhen said: "Then, do you know which direction he went?"

She spoke too hastily, and she seemed a little impolite in front of strangers.

Mrs. Li said: "Miss Li, don't worry, speak slowly."

Zhu Changyuan said: "Ms. Li's younger brother is missing. I must be anxious. It's okay. After I gave the boy's clay figurine the day before yesterday, I was busy closing the stall and preparing to go back. I didn't notice where he was going. I'm really sorry, Miss Li. .”

When Li Yuzhen heard this, she lowered her eyes and became depressed.

This only hope is gone again, is it true that Li Wang will never come back?

"This child is Miss Li's life." Mrs. Li said, "Long-term, if you think about it again, did you really not notice where the child went the day before yesterday?"

Zhu Changyuan said: "I really didn't notice it. If I saw it, can I not tell you?"

Mrs. Li and Zhu Changyuan have been neighbors for many years, and she still knows him well.Zhu Changyuan was a nice person and very enthusiastic. Mrs. Li also saw that Li Yuzhen was too uncomfortable, so she asked a question for her.

It seems that this trip, nothing.

Mrs. Li sighed and grabbed Li Yuzhen's cold hand, but there was nothing she could do.

Zhu Changyuan's room smelled of traditional Chinese medicine, and he seemed to be brewing medicine.At this moment, the exchange of pleasantries was almost done, and Zhu Changyuan realized that the medicine was ready.

Zhu Changyuan said: "Sit down for a while, I'll pour the medicinal soup."

Mrs. Li stood up and said enthusiastically, "Why don't I come, you don't feel well and cough from time to time, it's better to sit still."

Zhu Changyuan said: "I am the host and you are the guest. There is no reason for a guest to do work for the host."

Mrs. Li said: "Whether it is reasonable or not, the body is the most important."

Mrs. Li followed Zhu Changyuan to the kitchen, and Li Yuzhen couldn't sit alone, so she walked behind them, helping them if they were inconvenient.

The stove in Zhu Changyuan's house was in a mess, firewood was piled everywhere, the stove was as dirty as the floor, and there was a wooden table at the end with two clean bowls.He decocted the medicine and put it directly in the big cooking pot, and the fire underneath was quite high.

Mrs. Li said: "Chang Yuan, you can't decoct the medicine like this. The water has been boiled dry, and the soup can't be poured out."

Zhu Changyuan was very embarrassed, and said with a simple smile: "I don't know how to decoct medicine. I originally poured water and herbs into the pot according to the doctor's instructions, and boiled it for half an hour, but I didn't expect it to be like this..."

Mrs. Li said: "It's too hot, and this pot is wrong. Come, let me help you."

Mrs. Li was not polite, she rolled up her sleeves and started to work.Zhu Changyuan helped her, and Li Yuzhen stood beside her. Seeing that there was no water, she carried an empty bucket to fetch water from the tank.

The water tank was not in the kitchen room, Li Yuzhen saw it when she entered, it was in a corner of the courtyard.She went straight over and opened the lid of the water tank. The next moment, she was stunned, and the hand that lifted the lid began to tremble slightly.

Li Yuzhen's face was pale, and her mind was buzzing, and it took a while before she calmed down.

Immediately, she threw the empty bucket, turned around and ran out.