[Xiaofu colleague] What I'm thinking

(One)

When they came to Dadu before, they took the dry road. This time they went south and simply hired a boat to go down the Grand Canal. At this time, it was almost autumn, and the north wind occasionally blew up on the river, but the wind was smooth, and the boat traveled quickly. We arrived at Yangzhou Road on the following day, where there were many boats and the market was bustling. Yang Xiao said that there was no need to hurry, and took Xiaofu to play for a long time. In the evening, he suddenly mentioned that he had a friend on Jiqing Road. I can't be free during the year. Now that I have come to the east, it is better to search for it. Xiaofu agrees.

On the second day, we walked up the Grand Canal for half a day, changed boats at Zhenjiang Road, and went upstream along the Yangtze River to arrive at Jiqing Road.The friend Yang Xiao was talking about was Ma Ke, who was originally a child next door when he was young. At that time, the two often played together and had a very close relationship. After Yang Xiao's grandfather left Lin'an with his family, they never met again. I met him before, until three years ago, when Yang Xiao ran into him by chance in Jingzhao Mansion, and didn't recognize him at first, but Lu Jianbuping helped him deal with a person who robbed him of his purse, and the two started chatting , Only then learned that it was an old friend in childhood.This Ma Ke and Yang Xiao are sympathetic to each other, but they are officials in the court. It is not easy for Han people to find an official position in the Yuan court. When he chatted, he only worked for the Yuan court when he was a scholar and was forced to make a living, and he also showed great understanding, but Ma Ke shook his head and said, "It's not for this reason." Ma Ke's The mentor was also an official in the court. It is not easy for a Han to be an official of the household department. He once warned Ma Ke that if they were Han officials in the Yuan court, they might be scolded by many Han. There is no one of their own, and I am afraid that there is not even a person who can make decisions for the Han people. They are scholars who should do their part for the world, and it doesn't matter if others don't understand. "If all the Han people are far away from the rivers and lakes, wouldn't they be the Mongolians who have the final say on everything in the temple?" After hearing Ma Ke's words, Yang Xiao immediately admired him, thinking about his A heart that does good things for the people of the world but is not limited to formalities is the same as himself. Although the two rarely communicate with each other on weekdays, they are inevitably concerned.Ma Ke is two years younger than Yang Xiao. At this age, he is also a Han. It is not easy to become a doctor of the fifth rank. He is a diligent official and looks like a talented person. There is no one who does not know him, such as Shenzhi Zhengshi, and when he encounters things that are unfair to the people, he often persuades the superiors, but they still listen to him, and he is wholeheartedly working for the benefit of the people.

Yang Xiao came to find Ma Ke this time, but it was not a coincidence. Ma Ke was promoted to Yushitai and was going to be an official in Beijing. Because Xiaofu was embarrassed and couldn't meet Yang Xiao's friends with a suitable identity, he went to Jiqing to find an inn. After getting off, Yang Xiao thought that after seeing Ma Ke, he was about to set off in a day, so he went to look for him alone, but happened to see Ma Ke's family packing their luggage and loading the car. Ma Ke was also shocked when he saw Yang Xiao. After talking about it, I realized that Ma Ke's teacher asked him to do some practical things for the people in the local area. Now that the situation in the court is not good, he asked someone to transfer him to Beijing, so that the court can help him. Ma Ke and his family members are about to get up and go to work immediately.Yang Xiao knew that he couldn't delay him, so he didn't want to disturb him, so he made an appointment with him for a while before going to Beijing to visit him. Ma Ke also praised him again and again, and asked a servant to invite his wife out to meet Yang Xiao , Fang asked Yang Xiao: "Brother Yang came alone this time? Where is he going?" Yang Xiao always trusted Ma Ke, so he told about his going to Lin'an, hesitated for a moment, and then replied: "My wife is following me. We came here together, but the journey was tiring, she was sick, and now she is resting in the inn, so it is not easy to come to see brother Ma." Ma Ke was also very happy to hear that Yang Xiao had married a wife, and said I must visit Mrs. Sister-in-law some other day. After thinking for a while, I said: "Brother Yang will stay in Jiqing for a few days. Since Mrs. Sister-in-law is here, it is very inconvenient to live in the inn. My room just happened to be vacated. Brother Yang took Mrs. It’s good to bring it here to live, but I’ve been an official for many years, and I haven’t saved much money. The house is small, and we only have one servant and one maid, and we have to take it to the capital. No more, I’m afraid I’m going to wrong brother Yang and his wife.” After hearing this, Yang Xiao even said that he didn’t need it, but Ma Ke insisted again and again, saying: “Brother Yang, just help me guard the house for a few days, so that we don’t leave suddenly. , there are belongings in the house that can’t be taken away, and someone is thinking about them. You don’t have to stay for a few days. When you leave, take a big lock and help me lock the courtyard door and it’s over.” After thinking about it, he said: “Jiqing Autumn is short in this place, but spring and autumn are very fun, brother Yang might as well stay for a few more days and go for a walk on the Qinhuai River." Yang Xiao refused again and again, so he agreed and sent Ma Ke's family off. On the way to Beijing, I went back to the inn to find Xiaofu.

Yang Xiao kept bringing Xiao Fu to Ma Ke's house, but Xiao Fu didn't know where she was going, and suddenly entered a small house. There were not many houses here, and the yard was small, but it was very delicate, and every brick and tile was exposed. The beauty of the south of the Yangtze River, the doors and windows are carved with exquisite flowers, and the green bamboos and flowers are planted in the courtyard, which are still full of vitality. There are stone tables and chairs in the front yard, just under a pear tree. I think there will be petals in spring. When it falls, it is very beautiful. There is a stone well in the courtyard, and there is a large stone slab beside it, which has been washed clean by the cool rain.Xiaofu probed into the house again and saw that the furnishings inside were exquisite, so she couldn't help sighing, and asked Yang Xiao, "This is also the courtyard built by your Mingjiao?" "That's not true." After hearing what Ma Ke had said, Xiao Fu yelled inappropriately: "Why bother others like this!" But Yang Xiao said that he had already accepted Ma Ke, "Look at the flowers and plants by the wall, please trouble Miss Ji's kindness." , I should help take care of them and keep them for a while." Although Xiaofu felt bad, there was no one else in the room, so just be careful when you move, sit, and lie down, so she just said: " Then we have to stay in the guest room." He didn't say much.

After dinner, Yang Xiao took Xiaofu to the Qinhuai River, and it was time to light up the lanterns. Standing on the Wende Bridge and looking over, there were colorful lanterns hanging on both sides of the river, and cruise ships under the bridge came and went. Then, there was a crisp singing sound in the distance, and some children on the bridge were selling flowers and fruits with baskets, and the wine shops on both sides were calling one after another, and this place seemed to be isolated from the world, a peaceful and prosperous scene.Xiaofu looked at everything in front of her, feeling a little dazed in the night, she was about to go further, but Yang Xiao stopped her: "Xiaofu, you don't know this allusion." He pointed to the Wende Bridge under his feet , smiled slyly and said: "People say that 'a gentleman does not cross a bridge, but a bridge is not a gentleman'. Although I am not a gentleman, now that I have you, I will not cross this bridge." Although Xiaofu did not understand Yang Xiao What on earth are you talking about? Looking at the makeup building slipping over there, like a place of fireworks, I understand a little bit, my face blushes again, I glared at Yang Xiao and was about to leave, Yang Xiao leaned over to talk to her Said: "I'll take you by boat." Without waiting for Xiaofu to agree, he pulled her towards the ferry.

Because Xiaofu was still wearing women's clothes, it was inconvenient for her to walk, so Yang Xiao chartered a whole boat, only in the area where the lights were on in the Qinhuai River. The rows are very neat and lovely, Xiaofu looked at the low trees growing on the embankment outside the boat window by the lights on both sides of the boat, and the sound of the boatman shaking and rolling was continuous, and she felt a little tired Unknowingly, she gradually leaned on Yang Xiao, she thought that although Jiqing is also leaning on the river, the scenery is different from Hanyang. There is also smoke and water in the plain, she has never tasted this smoke and water before, but she loves it very much after seeing it, this fragrance of makeup, this golden powder dream of the Six Dynasties, this is what the world of mortals should look like.Yang Xiao used to walk in a hurry before, and he didn't travel well in Jiqing. He held Xiaofu's hand, thinking that it would be better to be happier after all this time in the world. I am lucky to meet Xiaofu in this life.After a while he said to Xiaofu: "Since you like this place, let's stay a little longer and leave after autumn, or one day you get bored and we'll leave. In short, it's convenient to get up. After a while, we will leave." It's time to eat crabs, do you think it's okay?" Xiaofu was willing in her heart, and then remembered that she would take care of the flowers and plants for the Ma family for a while, so she nodded slightly, and the two stayed on the boat all the time. In the middle of the night, there was a cool breeze on the river, and Yang Xiao worried that Xiaofu would catch a cold, so he got up and went back to sleep.

(two)

The Ma family's house is indeed simple and small, and they had to bring a front yard as soon as they entered the yard. I am afraid that except for Ma Ke, no official would live in such a simple place, but Xiaofu never stepped into this courtyard. The door knew that Madam Ma must be a neat and knowledgeable woman. The location of this house is good. Although it is on the edge of the city, it is in the south of the city. It is close to the Shuixi Gate and not far from the South Gate. It will not take long to ride a horse to go to the official office over the Huaiqing Bridge.This street is secluded but happens to be clean, and the house in the courtyard is also spotless. Although the courtyard is small, it is full of flowers and plants, which are available all year round, exquisite and interesting.When Yang Xiao saw Xiaofu admiring Madam Ma so much, he laughed and said, "You and her are destined, and I will introduce you to you in the future. I'm afraid she will like you when she sees her." I don't think this sentence just explained Xiaofu's embarrassment. Seeing the identity of a good person, she became worried again, and only responded to Yang Xiao casually.Yang Xiao said that she wanted to hire a servant to do things, but Xiaofu said that she would live here for a few days, so there was no need to trouble her, she was used to the hardships in Emeiqing, and the house could still be taken care of, so Yang Xiao left her alone.

That day Yang Xiao was accompanying Xiaofu to tidy up flowers and plants in the courtyard, when suddenly they heard the courtyard door being knocked lightly twice, they looked at each other, not knowing who was coming, Yang Xiao went forward to open the door, and saw someone standing at the door She was a young and delicate woman, only about four or five years older than Xiaofu, wearing a clean and plain dress, she was also taken aback when she saw Yang Xiao.Xiaofu also went forward, stood behind Yang Xiao and took a look. Seeing a young lady there, the woman smiled and said, "Excuse me, sir, my family lives next door. Before Beijing, Mrs. Ma was asked by Madam Ma to inform her that she had time to help them take care of this side. I have heard a lot of movement in the courtyard next door these days, and it is not easy to ask. I just thought about it today. Let's take a look, you two are relatives of Ma's family, are you here to help take care of the house?" After hearing this, Yang Xiao knew that the woman was puzzled, so he told him about his friendship with Ma Ke, and Ma Ke asked them to borrow here. After listening to the woman about the matter of staying for a month or two, she didn't say her real name, but still used Liu Xianzhi's name, "The Ma family was in a hurry to go to Beijing that day, and they didn't inform Madam again. I didn't know about it, and I disturbed Madam, please forgive me." The woman saw that both of them were dressed in extraordinary manners, and she didn't doubt it, she just said that she was relieved since someone was looking after her, and she told them both. He resigned and went back to the house next door.

Afterwards, the woman came several times, and they made dim sum at home for them to eat. She chatted with Xiaofu a few times, and the two of them heard each other speak with a Sichuan accent, and became more familiar with each other. some.It turned out that the woman was the wife of Mr. Chen's family next door. Mr. Chen was a scholar, and he set up a library not far away on Changle Road to teach some half-grown children to read. In addition to going to the library to deliver meals and snacks during the day, she cleaned and cut at home. She saw that Xiaofu was also a delicate and beautiful girl, and she liked her from the bottom of her heart, but they had known each other for a short time, and they didn't know how to talk about everything.Originally Xiaofu thought that she and Yang Xiao lived here alone, so there was no need to cause gossip, but seeing that Mrs. Chen never talked much or asked many questions, and she always had a normal look when she came to visit, so she felt a little uncomfortable. Rest assured, Xiaofu is not very talented in needlework, and occasionally wants to do some cross-stitching and embroidery, and is willing to ask Mrs. Chen for advice. Only Mr. Chen, who leaves early and returns late, has never had a formal meeting with Yang Xiao. noodle.

That night, Yang Xiao dragged Xiaofu to watch the stars in the middle of the night, and was falling asleep when he suddenly heard the maid of the Chen family knocking on the door desperately, shouting loudly: "Is Mr. Liu at home?", Yang Xiao hurriedly went to open the door, but the maid didn't have time to explain, she just said that the husband fell ill and Madam ordered Mr. Liu to come and have a look.Yang Xiao put on his clothes and went to the next door, Xiaofu also followed. As soon as he entered the door, he saw Mr. Chen lying on the ground, motionless, and Mrs. Chen was still in tears. Seeing Yang Xiao coming, she said eagerly To: "I'm bothering Mr. Liu so late. My family official fell ill for some reason. The doctor has ordered his servant to invite him, but I heard that no one else can disturb the person who fell suddenly. I lost my mind for a while, thinking that Mr. Liu is very knowledgeable, please come and help me." Yang Xiao squatted down and looked at Mr. Chen, although they are not proficient in medical science, they have practiced martial arts after all. People, at a glance, saw that he had a problem with his heart veins, so he quickly tapped his acupuncture points a few times to protect his heart veins, and then gave him some internal energy. After a while, Mr. Chen woke up. At this time the doctor just came and took his pulse, and he was shocked: "I don't know which expert used his true energy to help Mr. Chen protect his heart pulse. If he was half a quarter late, his life would be over!", Fortunately, the doctor also said that there is no serious problem now, so he prescribed a few medicines for Mr. Chen to take regularly, and told him not to stir up fire at ordinary times, and then went home.After listening to Mrs. Chen, she suddenly bowed to Yang Xiao a few times, and said that she would like to thank Mr. Liu for his great virtue. Yang Xiao hurriedly helped her up, and Xiaofu comforted her for a while before they went back. Since then, the relationship between the two families has become closer. .

After a long time, Xiaofu also knew that Mrs. Chen was originally from Sichuan, she married to Jiqing in her teens, and now she has a couple of children, the eldest son is only three years old, and the youngest daughter is She was born just a year ago, not yet a year old. "Why did Sister Chen marry so far away?" Xiaofu asked while chatting with Mrs. Chen, "This is what people often say about fate. Damn it, don’t you think so?”, then Mrs. Chen didn’t know about the relationship between Fu and Yang Xiao, she just lamented her own experience, and said something casually, but it aroused Xiaofu’s infinite thoughts. "Sister Ji, what's wrong with you?" Mrs. Chen saw that Xiaofu's hand peeling the beans didn't move, she looked over and found that she was in a daze, and asked twice, "Oh, it doesn't matter." Xiaofu came back to her senses, Because Mrs. Chen is really caring to her, after getting along with her these few days, Xiaofu also trusts and loves her very much, so she couldn't help but say a few more words: "As my sister said, if you want to ask about the future of the two of you, this relationship is not enough. It all depends on this fate." Mrs. Chen heard Xiaofu's words with a bit of subtle resentment, and also with a look of anticipation. For a moment, she thought that these words were not easy to say, she Although she didn't know it, she saw that Miss Ji had something on her mind, so she didn't want to make her sad for nothing, so she smiled and replied: "Fate is fate, but it depends on how this fate is said." Mrs. Chen said The peeled beans in front of him were poured into a small earthen pot, and he continued: "It is fate to meet, it is fate to not meet, it is fate to meet you, it is fate to be blessed, and everything goes smoothly If one's merits are not enough, one has to force one's fate. Everything in the world is always difficult, and if something goes wrong for a moment, there is no need to worry about it." Xiaofu also vaguely knew that it was Mrs. Chen who was enlightening her, so she smiled. No more questions.

These days, Yang Xiao spends most of his time at home with Xiaofu, but he also goes to take care of his own affairs. He always goes to Mingjiao's sub-helm in Jiqing once or twice a day or two. He doesn't avoid Xiaofu. Fu, but Xiao Fu never asked, only when he came back from time to time and brought up some sad things, Xiao Fu would explain them to him.Xiaofu also heard from Mrs. Chen that a few Han Chinese who had become officials the day before yesterday were said to be the descendants of the former officials. They were all beaten to death, and then rescued and sent away. The traitor was about to be executed and rescued by others. I don’t know where the gods arrived. Xiaofu knew that it was all related to the Mingjiao. She also knew that Yang Xiao had been asking people to find out about Yangjiao and Fan Youshi. She thought that he couldn't let go of the news, she was loved and taken care of by him, but it happened to be his fetters, and she felt confused again for a while.

Mrs. Chen asked Xiaofu to bring back a plate of sweet-scented osmanthus and lotus roots. In early autumn, it rained as soon as it was said. After a rain in the afternoon, the sky cleared up around dinner time. It was brighter now than before. , some half-green and half-yellow sycamore leaves fell on the ground, drenched by the rain, Xiaofu felt a chill when she walked out of the courtyard, and the sadness in her heart rose again. It was only a few short steps, and she He paused for a while, then suddenly thought that Yang Xiao might have come back, and his appearance made him feel sad again for nothing, so he quickly put away his emotions, carried the plate and went into the room with a slight smile.

(three)

Seeing the Mid-Autumn Festival, Mr. Chen gave the children in the school a few days off, and he was free at home for a few days. Although he is a scholar, he doesn't look pedantic, but he is a bit impatient. Yang Xiao is I can talk to him.For this year's festival, he asked someone to leave two baskets of big crabs early. Ten days before the Mid-Autumn Festival, Xiaofu saw that Mrs. Chen had kept those crabs in the tank in the corner of the yard. Some of them were half crawling on the tank wall, spitting bubbles.

Although Mr. Chen is at home all day long, besides studying, he still reads every day, and he doesn’t take care of any housework, and because he has a delicate body, the tea he eats has to be simmered with dew, and the first pour has to be poured out. Busier than usual, because she is not bad at learning, she has to help Mr. Chen criticize students' articles when she has free time, and also has to prepare meals during the festival. She doesn't even have time to do needlework with Xiaofu.Xiaofu wanted to help her, but she just refused, and told Xiaofu not to prepare anything, and went to their house to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival together. Xiaofu felt sorry, and Mrs. Chen told her that if Sister Ji was really idle, she might as well help her during the day. Take care of two children.

Xiaofu brought the two children of the Chen family to this yard. The older boy was quiet and well-behaved. Seeing Yang Xiao reading on the stone table, he leaned over to look at it. Draw some patterns on the paper, Yang Xiao asked him what he drew, he just said it was a butterfly and dragonfly, Yang Xiao secretly turned his head and said to Xiaofu: "Where did the butterfly and dragonfly come from, I can't see a single shape of what he drew. Yes.", Xiao Fu said to him: "You can draw from birth? He is only a three-year-old child, and he is already very clever to think about these things." Yang Xiao smiled and said nothing, Xiao Fu held She hugged the little girl who was less than one year old in her arms, she giggled for a while, fell asleep for a while, and screamed twice. Where did Xiaofu take care of the child, hugged her in her arms and coaxed her, and then Pointing to the fruit hanging on the pomegranate tree to show her, she was so tired that she was sweating profusely.When Xiaofu sat back with the Chen daughter in her arms, she saw Yang Xiao looking at her and smiling, blushing again, and asked, "What are you looking at?" Yang Xiao teased her and said, "I'm watching Miss Ji bring the baby It does look good." Xiaofu glanced at Yang Xiao slightly, but didn't agree, and only talked to tease the little girl.It is already the season of autumn wind. The osmanthus flowers in the courtyard are blooming vigorously, some of which fall early, and are sprinkled on the ground in fine pieces. Yang Xiao smells the fragrant smell and can't help thinking that if one day, he will Like Xiaofu, if she can let go of everything, find a small courtyard to live in, and raise a couple of children, she will have nothing to ask for in this day.

On the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Mr. Chen took out an altar of old flower carvings buried under a tree, and took his servants out to buy things, just to prepare a good Mid-Autumn Festival banquet for Yang Xiao and Xiaofu. Mrs. Chen has already prepared a table of dishes. She made osmanthus horseshoe cake, mung bean and lily soup, Jinling's famous osmanthus duck, assorted vegetables, and squirrel fish. She also cut a plate of steamed ham. Mr. Chen I also made a special trip to the restaurant in Shiziqiao to buy two roast ducks, put some soup dishes and some vegetarian dishes together, and set up a large table. The crabs have also been washed and prepared, and they are waiting to be steamed in the drawer. .It was a fine day, neither wind nor rain, and the chrysanthemums and sweet-scented osmanthus were in full bloom in the courtyard of the Chen family. Mrs. Chen was ordering chrysanthemum leaves and perilla water for washing hands after eating crabs. Mr. Chen saw Yang Xiao and Xiaofu When they came, they greeted them quickly, and invited them to sit on the mats set up in the yard, saying that there was no need for trouble, and they ate slowly, just waiting to watch the moon.

At present, Mr. Chen and Mrs. Chen insisted on inviting Yang Xiao and Xiaofu to the table, and the two of them sat down to accompany them. The house of the Chen family and Ma's family was not too big, and the rules were not strict. It was cooked, so I sat down to eat light meals together. One of the two children sat with the mother, and the other was put in a bamboo basket under the tree, and she was given a fruit to play with herself.After eating the food and steaming the crabs, Mrs. Chen and the maid put away the table and put a small plate in front of each person with a plate of ginger vinegar and another set of small tools for eating crabs. In a long box, there is also a small hammer made of copper, a pair of small scissors, and a picking needle, and a plate of crabs is served on a large porcelain plate, and a few crabs are placed on the plate. Flowers, those crabs were all plump, and the yellow was flowing out. Mrs. Chen put one in front of each person, and asked everyone to eat it.

The lakes around Hanyang also produce crabs. Although they are not as popular as those in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, rich families also eat crabs in autumn. Only Xiaofu grew up on Mount Emei, and Shimen’s life is poor. I have never eaten crabs twice. Holding the crab, I don't know how to eat it.Yang Xiao remained silent, and already peeled a large amount of crab meat for Xiaofu, and handed it to Xiaofu to eat with vinegar. Xiaofu saw that it was inconvenient for her to be so close to Yang Xiao in front of everyone, so she turned to Mrs. Chen for advice. At that time, Mrs. Chen taught her to cut the crab legs with scissors and pick out the crab meat with a pick needle. Yang Xiao didn't bother them.After a while the moon came out, and fruit refreshments were put on the table. Mrs. Chen gave Xiaofu a mooncake made by herself, and told her some customs of her home in Sichuan when she was a child, which was similar to Xiaofu's on Mount Emei. It made me laugh, and they didn't break up until the third watch drum was over that night.

Back at Ma's house, Xiaofu put down a paper bag in her hand, Yang Xiao asked what was inside, Xiaofu opened it for him to see, asked him if he recognized it, Yang Xiao looked at it and said with a smile: "Isn't this just tea. ", "What kind of tea, are you talking about?" Yang Xiao glanced at it and said, "Longjing.", "You don't know this, this is Zhuyeqing, which is only grown on Mount Emei. We have followed the teacher since we were young. Drink, it’s rare outside.” Xiaofu took a cup, put some tea leaves in it, rinsed it with water, and pointed it out to Yang Xiao: “Longjing tea is leaves, but bamboo leaves are buds. It’s a bit bigger, and it’s obvious when it’s brewed. Longjing tea leaves are flat and big leaves, and bamboo leaf greens are still small buds.” And handed it to Yang Xiao to drink, just for him to hangover, Yang Xiao took the teacup and laughed, saying "Of course I'm not as good as Ms. Ji in these things, so I just ask Ms. Ji to teach me more in the future." Xiaofu said to herself that the tea was not easy to come by: "The production of this tea is small, because we are in Mount Emei. When I was on the market, I didn’t drink it every day, and it was even more difficult to find people at the bottom of the mountain. I am afraid that the family members of the Chen family spent a lot of trouble to buy this tea, and brought it to her from a long distance. Last year's old tea is old, but it's still precious." After hearing this, Yang Xiao didn't answer, afraid that Xiaofu would think about others when she saw things and think about others, so she just used words to interrupt, and didn't think about it for a while, Xiaofu Fu mentioned it to herself: "Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and my parents only think that I am on Mount Emei, and I don't know if they are at home." As she said that, her eye circles became red again, and she quickly lowered her head not to let Yang Xiao see it.

Yang Xiao usually took care of Xiaofu's every expression, why didn't he notice Xiaofu's mood at the moment, he sat down and pulled Xiaofu's hand to hold it, and said to Xiaofu with some wine: "Xiaofu, you What have you been worrying about these past few days? That day you came in with sweet-scented osmanthus root, I could tell at a glance that your smile was fake, and I was thinking at that time, how did I turn my Xiaofu into such a person, you Don't worry, I will always do what I said, if you agree now, I will accompany you home to propose marriage tomorrow." Xiaofu looked at Yang Xiao's sincere face, and couldn't help feeling a little heartbroken, she choked up After a while, he finally asked: "Then what then?", "And then?" At this moment, Yang Xiao was a little intoxicated, because of the drunkenness, and also for the sake of a good time, so he smiled: "Then I will take you to live in seclusion, who will you go to?" Where you don’t even know us, your master can’t do anything to us, Yin Liting retired from the engagement,

He can't find you, but he will marry someone else in a few years. " After hearing this, Xiaofu's heart sank, thinking how powerful Ren Yangxiao was, he couldn't help the world. All he could think of was to live in seclusion, so what about the dilemma? Well. Xiaofu met Yang Xiao's expectant eyes, it was his most affectionate proof, but it was also a heavy burden for them, she opened and closed her mouth several times, finally made up her mind, shook her head and said: "It's not yet time . ".

Yang Xiao's eyes dimmed, his mouth was bitter, his heart was bitter, his body was hot and dry, he didn't know what to do at this moment, what else could he do, he still had to wait until Xiaofu let go of all kinds of things. On the day of worry, he had already made her feel uncomfortable before, but now he didn't want to make her feel more embarrassed.But after all, he was somewhat disappointed in his heart, so he pulled Xiao Fu to sit on his lap, and then went to kiss him. Xiao Fu felt his seriousness, and panicked a little, and she didn't want to make him sad. , she was hugged by him, and only asked in a low voice: "Would you like me to fetch water for you to wash your face?" Yang Xiao didn't answer, but picked Xiaofu up and put her on the bed without even putting down the curtains. Xiao Fu just felt that he had vented all his anger, proving in this way that she still belonged to him.

It was a bit chilly in the autumn night, Xiaofu lay in Yang Xiao's arms, tightly tugged at the corner of the quilt, she didn't know if the dew outside was heavy tonight, she was afraid that some sweet-scented osmanthus flowers would fall on the bluestone floor If it gets wet, it will be difficult to sweep tomorrow, so don’t sweep it, let it pile up there for the autumn.She looked at Yang Xiao's handsome face by the moonlight, it was so gentle in her deep sleep, she couldn't help turning around and stroking it lightly, she thought, it would be impossible to go on like this, even he would be too If you misunderstood her, you should find an opportunity to explain your doubts to him, then put your hands down and hug him, and then fell asleep in peace.

(four)

Unexpectedly, when Yang Xiao woke up the next day, it was as if nothing happened yesterday. He still cared for Xiaofu in every possible way as usual, and took advantage of the autumn day to take Xiaofu to Sheshan. The red leaves are in full swing. They got off their horses and walked up the mountain along the path. There was an ancient temple hidden among the lush branches and leaves. Yang Xiao went to knock on the door, but there were only two masters, one old and one young, so he only went to one. Sticks of fragrance.Climbing to the top of the mountain, through the clumps of red leaves, you can see Jiqing City in the southwest from a distance.Yang Xiao took Xiao Fu's hand, and stood there quietly with her looking into the distance, when the autumn wind picked up, both of them felt a little sad.

Yang Xiao thought in his heart, Xiaofu is not like that ordinary girl, she looks well-behaved on the surface, but she is never attached to those sect views, she is afraid that she is still worried a lot, worried that he will persecute her parents and teacher, and because even if she is right Yin Liting has no friendship between men and women, she is also kind, and never wants to break his heart, but everything in the world, if you want to do it, you have to do it and try it. People, what's the use?How did he know that Xiao Fu didn't want to seek perfection in everything in her heart, just because she was still worried about him.

After a long while, Yang Xiao slowly said: "The world is vast, and life is lonely. Xiaofu, I will tell you the truth. After meeting you, I feel that in life, there are not only responsibilities, but also expectations. For those who are happy, I just wish, I just wish I could protect you for the rest of my life." After hearing this, Xiaofu couldn't express the worry she was full of, but fortunately, the eyes she looked at Yang Xiao were also tender Although she never cared about it herself, Yang Xiao felt a little more at ease in his heart, and turned around to hug her.

That day, Yang Xiao went out for a trip in the morning, and came back before lunch as usual. In the afternoon, seeing the weather was fine, he sat on the stone table in the courtyard and read. ", "Tokyo Menghualu", "Luoyang Jialan Ji", these Xiaofu flipped through them when she was at home, but didn't read them seriously, so she practiced her words, casually picked up some words that she didn't quite understand, and asked Yang Xiao For those who knew it, Yang Xiao explained it to her, and for those who didn't quite understand it, the two of them went to the book together to read it.Yang Xiao said with a smile: "I thought you were still a little girl at heart. Only people of my age can read such a depressing book, but you still know it." On the mountain, there is no need to read even such books, and only listen to some legendary stories told by the senior sisters after the lights are turned off. Once home, no matter what book, you can read it vigorously, ""Tokyo Menghualu" is still boring The customs and customs of Bianliang City are described in such detail." After speaking, she suddenly laughed, and Yang Xiao asked her what she was laughing at, and she replied that she remembered the picture book "Tokyo Menghualu" hidden in her home, so it was It is rare that every street and alley in the book is drawn in detail. When she was young, she could not read the book, she was only willing to look at the paintings, and often visited the people and objects in the paintings. "That year, a friend of my father came to see He brought him a lot of hard-to-find ancient books. The son of this uncle’s family and I were drawing in the study room. Before we could classify those books on the low cabinet, we drew several of them. My father I lost my temper and said that our children were ignorant and disturbed the sage, I still remember that." Xiaofu said to herself, it was meaningless at first, but she heard that she was holding a book and turning the pages Yang Xiao asked in a strange voice: "Oh? Which uncle's son?" Xiaofu was taken aback when she heard that. Although the boy she was talking about was Yin Liting, she was only interested in talking about things. Originally, she didn't worry about it, but when Yang Xiao asked, she felt uneasy: "You don't know me after I told you." However, Yang Xiao is not as calm as before, so he asked: "Is that kid Yin Liting? ", Xiao Fu glared at him and didn't want to talk to him anymore.

Yang Xiao didn't want to but didn't want to shut up. Over the past few months, he had seen Xiaofu always refuse to agree to his proposal. Although he understood Xiaofu in his heart, when walking, sitting and lying alone, he couldn't help thinking about it. When I arrived at Yin Liting, I started to eat again. I insisted on finding some excuses to embarrass myself. After a moment of silence, I said: "In terms of family background, sect and appearance, I am afraid that you are a match made in heaven when you marry him, Xiaofu. You and I are like this, do you regret it?", Xiaofu didn't listen to this, it's okay, but when she heard this, all kinds of grievances rose in her heart, she was full of things to explain, but she couldn't say a word when she opened her mouth. She thought it was okay for Yang Xiao not to know what she was doing with these thoughts, but he doubted her single-mindedness, who she had become in his heart, and she was ashamed and angry at the moment, tears dripping out with a patter.Seeing her crying, Yang Xiao's heart softened suddenly, but he was just angry, and still said firmly: "Xiaofu, don't cry, I blame me for this, I forced you, or it's my fault, don't embarrass yourself , why are you angry at me.” These words are soft on the surface, but there are thousands of needles hidden in Xiaofu’s heart. Xiaofu has never argued with others.