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But it is said that the Baoqin brothers and sisters took Xiangling back to the south by boat, and after four days, they arrived in Dezhou, Shandong.The boatman said that he would berth the boat to buy some items on board, and the boat might have to berth here for more than an hour.

Seeing that Xiangling was seriously ill, Baoqin discussed with Xue Biao and asked Xue Biao to get off the boat to get some medicine for Xiangling.

After Xue Biao got off the boat with the boatman, Xiangling said that he also wanted to go out and have a look.So Baoqin asked Ru'er to help Xiangling get off the boat, and stood at the ferry to watch.Xiangling thought that when he came to Beijing, he also passed through here. At that time, he was only eleven or twelve years old. Now he is 21 years old, but he is already terminally ill, and he doesn't know if he will make it to Jinling alive.

Xiangling was looking sadly at the river and the shore, and saw a middle-aged man who was nearly 40 years old leading a child and walked over, looked at Xiangling carefully, and asked in surprise: "Girl, do you remember me?" ?”

Xiangling looked at the man, feeling familiar, but couldn't remember where she met him, so she looked at him in surprise.

Seeing that Xiangling was puzzled, the man hurriedly asked: "Girl, you really don't remember me at all? Nine years ago, in Jinling, I told you at that time, I know who you are, but you said that person would Hit you without saying anything, do you remember?"

Xiangling was pleasantly surprised and said, "Are you that Uncle Menzi?"

The man nodded and said: "It's me, but girl, I'm not only that disciple, I also know you and your parents. I see why you are so sick now? Didn't you go to the capital with the royal merchant Xue's family?" ?”

Xiangling hurriedly said: "Uncle, now that I am free, I just want to go back to the south to find my hometown and my parents. Please tell me, where is my home? Who are my parents? "

The man said: "Miss, do you know? Your family used to live in Renqing Lane, Shili Street, Lumen, Gusu. You are the only daughter of Master Zhen Shiyin and Mrs. Feng. My surname is Chen, and I am called Chen Er. When I was young, my parents passed away. I was a monk in the Gourd Temple near your home. You came out to see the lost lamp when you were five years old. Soon the Gourd Temple caught fire, and your house was burned because of it. Your parents found that you disappeared, and the house was burned again. I sold the farm property and went to your grandfather's house in the suburbs of Gusu together. But soon, I heard that your father became a monk, and only your mother is still at your grandmother's house, and your original name was Zhen Yinglian."

After hearing this, Xiangling burst into tears and murmured: "So I am really from Gusu. My name is Yinglian. My home is really in Gusu, just like Miss Lin."

Seeing Xiangling crying, Chen Er comforted him, "Miss Zhen, don't be sad, why are you so sick now? Isn't Xue's family rich in imperial business?"

Xiangling wiped her tears and said: "Uncle, thank you for telling me this. I am not in good health now, and now the second girl of Xue's family is taking me back to Jinling. I dragged my body, just wanting to find my former hometown alive one day, find My biological parents. Hearing what you said now, I want to go to Gusu to find my mother even more. It’s just that I’m so sick now, I don’t know if I can return to Gusu alive.”

Chen Er persuaded: "Girl, don't think so, it's human-made. I think I was alone when I was young, and I was taken by the master of the Calabash Temple to be a monk, and then I became a disciple, and now I am a businessman in this Texas. To tell you the truth, I have been to the capital city before, and I came to Dezhou only after knowing that Mr. Jia Yucun became the prefect of the capital. I have been out for so many years, and now I want to go back to Gusu to settle down, because I am also in Gusu in my hometown .”

Xiangling glanced at Chen Erqian's child, and quickly asked, "Is this uncle's son? Are you going back to Gusu?"

Chen Er nodded and said: "Yes, I now have a family, a son and a daughter. Because of your case, I was sent away from Jinling by Master Jia Yucun. I have been traveling for several years, and finally came to the capital. , Mr. Jia also arrived in the capital, so I had no choice but to go further south and take root here in Dezhou."

Xiang Ling hurriedly asked: "Uncle, why were you sent away from Jinling because of my case? My case has nothing to do with you."

Chen Er sighed: "Girl, you don't know, that Master Jia Yucun is a person who has benefited from your father. When Master Jia Yucun was a down-and-out scholar, he lived in our Calabash Temple, and Miss, your home is next to our Calabash Temple Come on, so your father, Mr. Zhen, often invites Mr. Jia Yucun to your house for dinner and drinks. Later, Mr. Jia said that he was going to the capital for the exam, but because he didn’t have money to go to the capital, your father gave him money and clothes.”

After hearing this, Xiangling hurriedly asked: "Then according to Uncle Chen, are my mother and father still here?"

Chen Erdao: "In theory, your mother is not yet 60 years old, and your father is only in his early [-]s, so she should still be there. I remember that when I left Jinling, your mother was still there. Because Master Jia's current wife is your mother's. She used to be a pretty girl. She was also the one Jia Yucun fell in love with when she lived in our temple in Gusu. Logically, your mother still lives in your grandfather’s house, but I don’t know how it is now. I heard that your grandfather’s family is also a wealthy family. Although your father has become a monk, he may have traveled all over the world to find you, so don't be discouraged, girl!"

Chen Er still wanted to talk, but he saw a nearly 30-year-old woman over there, leading a seven or eight-year-old girl, shouting: "Sir, come here quickly, the boat is about to leave!"

Chen Er loudly agreed to the woman, and then said to Xiangling: "Miss Zhen, if you really want to find your parents, I'll go back and find out for you. When you go back to Gusu, you can go to your grandfather's house first. I heard that your grandfather's family name is Feng, and there are farms in the suburbs and shops in the city. I'm going to board the boat."

Watching Chen Er's family get on the boat and leave, Xiangling was very excited.

In the evening, Xiangling pondered over Chen Qiu's words, and her heart was full of ups and downs: I finally knew my own background, my hometown, and my biological parents.Xiangling now understands why she feels unusual when she hears the name Gusu, and Daiyu's voice is very kind, so it turns out that she is from Gusu.And Daiyu also told herself that the street snacks that often appeared in her dreams were very common in Gusu.

But how can I have a chance to return to Gusu?Xiangling was at a loss.Although following Baoqin right now, after all, he is already terminally ill.Right now is Jinling, although it is not far from Jinling to Gusu, but without the help of Baoqin brothers and sisters, how could he get to Gusu?

Xiangling returned to the boat, saw Baoqin coming, and said what she had just met her old friend Chen Er.Baoqin said: "Xiangling, don't worry, let's go to Jinling first, and then I will ask my brother to send someone to Gusu to help you inquire. If your mother is still there, I will send you back and let you reunite with your mother." .”

Xiangling tearfully said: "Although my life is in danger now, if I can return to my hometown, girl, you will be my reborn parents. I am willing to be a cow and horse in the next life to repay the girl's great kindness!"

After Xiangling finished speaking, she knelt down to thank Baoqin.Baoqin hurriedly supported Xiangling and said: "Xiangling, you don't have to do this. You helped me through such a catastrophe, and I feel at ease if you can help me like this. We are all women, if we can't share the same disease, how can we Didn’t you read poetry for nothing? When you get up, get a good rest. Although our family is in Jinling, it’s a family of merchants, but you have no relatives and can’t find your hometown. You have done me such a big favor. It should be possible for our family to support you for the rest of your life. You have also seen my brother and sister-in-law, they are all loyal people, you can rest assured."

After hearing this, Xiangling felt indescribably grateful to Baoqin.

At lunch the next day, Baoqin mentioned that Xiangling's hometown is in Gusu.Xue Biao said: "It's not difficult. Our manager Zhang in Jinling is from Gusu. I can ask him to go to Gusu to help Xiangling inquire. Jinling can go to Gusu for at most five days."

Xing Xiuyan also said: "I have also lived in Gusu for several years. I know that there are not many people with the surname Feng in Gusu. Although I don't know the name of Xiangling's grandfather, who is still alive, but I know Xiangling's father's Name, and the original address of her family, it should not be difficult to find someone."

Seeing that Xiangling was silent, Baoqin hurriedly said: "Xiangling, you can rest assured now. If you are still not at ease, I will go to Gusu with you. I used to go to Gusu with my father Twice, just not familiar with the city of Gusu, but I can ask."

After hearing this, Xiangling felt relieved.In the next few days, Xiangling was in a particularly good mood and could eat more.Baoqin was very happy to see her, and said to Xiangling: "Xiangling, if you can do this every day, maybe your illness will be healed. As the saying goes, people are like iron and steel, and sometimes no matter how serious the illness is, it will also get better." Miracles happen, you just have to think on the bright side."

To know the aftermath, see below.