Enter the red building

Lin Ruhai didn't mention what happened to him in his reply, but only hoped that Xue Qiu could come to Yangzhou.

Seeing this, Xue Qiu's heart sank unknowingly.He didn't mention what happened to Lin Ruhai, but only hoped that he could rush over.The meaning of this letter is really overwhelming.But in Xue Qiu's memory, Lin Ruhai died near the end of the year.It's only July now, so nothing should happen.Thinking of this, Xue Qiu felt relieved.Xue Qiu hurriedly told his mother about it, expressing that he was going to Yangzhou.

After reading the letter, Mrs. Xue sighed, "Take a few more servants, in case something happens on the way. Go prepare! Just don't forget the township examination in a month's time."

Xue Qiu nodded, and said again: "You don't need to bring so many people, just bring Bai Xia!"

But Mrs. Xue said worriedly: "Just take Bai Xia? What if something happens on the way?"

Xue Qiu said: "Mother, don't worry, my son has been learning martial arts for more than three years, and nothing will happen. Bringing too many people is not conducive to traveling."

When Mrs. Xue heard what Xue Qiu said, she could only reluctantly agree, but she was still worried, and kept telling Xue Qiu to pay attention to safety on the road, and remember to add clothes so as not to catch the cold.

Xue Qiu could only answer one by one.

Xue Baoqin was also very worried when she heard that her brother was going to Yangzhou, but knowing that her brother had already made a decision on this matter, she had no choice but to hope for a smooth journey.

Lulian and Lanrui were preparing some clothes for Xue Qiu, and kept talking while busy, "Master, be careful on the road, don't forget to add clothes when it's cold on the boat at night. And—"

Xue Qiu smiled and interrupted: "Don't worry, I'm not a child."

After everything was ready, Xue Qiu and Bai Xia went to Yangzhou on the passenger ship to Yangzhou.

The poet Li Bai once wrote a poem saying: The old man left the Yellow Crane Tower in the west, and the fireworks went down to Yangzhou in March.Although Xue Qiu is going to Yangzhou in July, he is still looking forward to the beautiful scenery of Yangzhou.Slender West Lake, Guanyin Mountain and Daming Temple are all must-see sights.

It was the first time for Bai Xia to go out with Xue Qiu, and he was very excited.I can't stay idle on the deck for a while, looking at this, and looking at that for a while.Ancient passenger ships had two or three floors. The bottom floor was for cargo, and the upper floor was for people.Of course, there are also some poor families who can only sit on the bottom floor.

It was the first time for Xue Qiu to travel abroad, but the former used to travel around with his father in business.The nostalgic poems that Xue Baoqin wrote later were those places where he followed his father.Xue Qiu was also a little excited. Standing on the deck, he looked at the boundless Qinhuai River.Xue Qiu felt as if he wanted to blend into this world, transforming into a gull and dancing in the wind.Xue Qiu was wearing a blue and white gown, his head was tied with a white jade crown, and his blue hair was hanging down his back. Standing on the deck, the wind was very strong, and his clothes were blowing up along with the wind. He had a handsome face and an extraordinary temperament. Looking at it from a distance gives people an ethereal feeling.

Bai Xia was worried that Xue Qiu would catch a cold, and asked, "Master, do you want to rest in the cabin for a while, it's very windy here."

Xue Qiu shook his head and asked, "The boatman said how many days will it take to arrive in Yangzhou?"

Bai Xia said: "The boatman said that because it is going down the river, it will only take about five days to arrive. But when it comes back, it may only take eight days."

Xue Qiu nodded and warned: "Don't run around, be careful of seasickness."

Bai Xia didn't care, leaned on the guardrail, looked into the water, "Master, don't worry about me, I worry about you?"

Indeed, Bai Xia's words were quickly fulfilled, Xue Qiu was seasick from the second day and kept throwing up, his face was pale and he was not as energetic as the first day.Xue Qiu also felt aggrieved by his seasickness, Bai Xia was still alive and well, but he was completely powerless.Bai Xia looked at Xue Qiu's pale face, and was also very worried. Fortunately, some experienced boatmen nearby asked Xue Qiu to suck some ginger slices, and asked Bai Xia to rub some acupuncture points on Xue Qiu's head. Qiu felt better.

In this way, Xue Qiu was looking forward to landing and arriving in Yangzhou early in the suffering.

The pale Xue Qiu was leaning against the window, breathing in the fresh air, and looking at the dots of stars in the black sky.At this time, Bai Xia came over to put a coat on Xue Qiu, and reminded: "Master, don't catch cold. Otherwise, my wife will kill me if she finds out."

"Where is it so serious?" Xue Qiu smiled and wrapped up the coat.

Bai Xia pursed her lips and said, "For my own good, you should pay more attention to your body. It will be dawn tomorrow."

Xue Qiu's face is really haggard now, his face is not pale, but sallow, his whole person seems to have suffered a serious illness, without the handsomeness and elegance of the first day, some are just haggard.Xue Qiu heard that he would arrive in Yangzhou at dawn, his eyes lit up all of a sudden, and he was full of energy, "Dawn will arrive soon?"

Bai Xia looked at Xue Qiu's excited eyes, and knew in his heart that the old man had really suffered a lot on this boat ride, knowing that he was going to land, it's no wonder he was so excited.Bai Xia nodded and replied: "Yes, so you should go to bed early tonight! You will be at Lord Lin's residence tomorrow."

Xue Qiu nodded, with a smile on his face, he had a good night's sleep without any dreams.

Xue Qiu woke up early in the morning the next day. It seemed that he had heard the good news of the landing. He was not as seasick as the previous few days.

Yangzhou Wharf is very lively. There are so many merchant ships and passenger ships that come and go in a day, and it looks very prosperous.Yangzhou deserves to be a prosperous place.

After getting off the boat, Bai Xia went to hire a carriage.Xue Qiu stayed aside and waited for Bai Xia to hire a carriage to come over.After landing on the shore, Xue Qiu's spirits improved a lot. Looking at the things sold by the vendors on both sides, they were all ancient gadgets, which was very interesting to watch.

Xue Qiu picked and picked, the vendor didn't blame Xue Qiu, on the contrary he was very happy and introduced enthusiastically.After all, these traders are very discerning, and Xue Qiu's clothes and demeanor can tell that he is a son of a rich family.Xue Qiu was playing with a jade gourd in his hand. The quality of the jade was not very good, but it was exquisite and small, and the carving was very fine. Xue Qiu couldn't help asking: "How much is this jade gourd?"

When the peddler heard this, he smiled and said quickly, "This jade gourd is the best jade, and it's not expensive, only five taels of silver."

Xue Qiu smiled noncommittal, took out five taels of silver, and was about to give it to the peddler.He raised his head and looked to the side, and saw several young girls passing by.The girl in the middle is wearing a dark blue brocade long skirt, with white plum blossoms embroidered on the skirt, and her slender waist is tied with a white brocade belt, which is decorated with thin silver thread beads With tassels, the black hair was tied into a wishful bun, and only a plum blossom and white jade hairpin was inserted. Although it was simple, it looked fresh and elegant. Cleaning up in the mirror. The face was covered by the hood, so it was impossible to see clearly.There was an unearthly smell all over his body, and Xue Qiu stared at the woman in a daze.

Just at this time, the wind blew gently, and the veil was lifted a little, and Xue Qiu could just see his face from this angle.

Moment is like time standing still, and everything in the world is at peace.

Xue Qiu couldn't tell what kind of feeling it was. From the first time he saw that face, it seemed that everything in the world had lost its color.Xue Qiu didn't know if this was love at first sight as the world said, but he knew what it means to be amazed.

Three steps away, Xue Qiu stood there blankly.Suddenly an idea popped up in my heart, I want to know who she is.This thought flowed to every part of his body like blood, crazily hitting his heart and hitting the acupuncture points all over his body.

Four steps away, Xue Qiu opened his mouth, but there was no sound.I must know who she is, for sure.Xue Qiu seemed to have been poisoned, his whole body was weak, he couldn't walk, he couldn't make a sound.This poison penetrates deep into the bone marrow and into the heart, and there is no cure for it.

Five steps away, Xue Qiu looked at her back and forgot to breathe, he couldn't breathe.Xue Qiu felt as if someone had strangled his throat, and he kept suppressing, suppressing, suppressing.I can't hold back anymore.

Xue Qiu put down the jade gourd in his hand, rushed to the woman in a few steps, looked at the woman in front of him, and asked anxiously: "May I know who you are?"

The woman was taken aback by the sudden question from the sudden boy, and she could vaguely see Xue Qiu's appearance through the veil. Just as she was about to say something, a little maid next to her yelled angrily: "Where is that?" The disciple who came?"

The two maids quickly supported the girl, bypassed Xue Qiu, and walked forward.

Xue Qiu stood dumbfounded, and murmured a sentence, "If life is just like seeing you first, what is the autumn wind and the sad fan?" The girl also heard the poem Xue Qiu recited, and her heart trembled suddenly.

The girl turned her head slightly.