bayedsolid Chapter 21 Aye tried to raise the corners of his mouth, and smoke curled from the chimneys of every
Chapter 21 Aye tried to raise the corners of his mouth, and smoke curled from the chimneys of every
Hey, these past few days, Xiao Nangjun and Si Zi have embarked on a medicinal herb gathering trip to the Grand Canyon!
Wow, there's a magnificent waterfall hidden there! It's as black as ink, like a black dragon galloping through the air, it's breathtaking!
As evening fell, Xiao Nangjun tied Sizi to his body with a cloth strap, spurred his horse, and arrived at the foot of Phoenix Mountain, where he settled down in a cozy farmhouse.
The farmer was a close friend of the master, and because the master had generously helped him save his livestock, the farmer was deeply grateful and treated the master's children with great enthusiasm.
The next morning, Qiu Rongmu, accompanied by the morning light, led Sizi on a stroll through the streets and alleys of the town.
Just then, a cute little cat quietly appeared in sight.
The orange kitten was attracted by Sizi and lightly leaped to her side, rubbing affectionately against her chubby little legs. Sizi was overjoyed.
Perhaps, there really is an inexplicable bond between Xiao Sizi and small animals. Just like when she first stepped into the master's mansion, facing that big dog that was somewhat indifferent to children, it not only did not show the slightest hostility, but instead appeared unusually close.
Everything in the world has its own spirit.
Qiu Rongmu bought a meat bun and handed it to Sizi, blinking as she asked, "Sizi, does Yunxia Cave in your dream have many other names?"
Si Zi chuckled: "Yeah, places like Qinghua Temple, Laogu Cave, and Laodao Temple feel like a little princess changing several cloud-patterned outfits every day!"
Upon hearing this, Qiu Rongmu muttered to herself: I've never seen a princess in the palace.
Sizi said: Hehe, I am a princess in the palace. Don't you know that Sizi is the childhood name of Princess Jinyang?
Qiu Rongmu felt slightly nervous and reminded Si Zi to be careful with his words, because it was said that Princess Jinyang had passed away last year.
He suddenly stopped talking for a while.
Little Si noticed something was wrong and asked:
Dugu, are you starting to miss your father and mother?
I remember when they saw us off at the post station, my mother's lips drooped slightly, while my father tried to raise the corners of his mouth, also trying to hide his reluctance to part.
Afterwards, we boarded a large horse-drawn carriage and sped away, leaving behind that place filled with the sorrow of parting.
Autumn's twilight sighed:
Indeed, we've had a lot of hardships along the way, and it's really tough on you, little one, having to suffer with your older brother.
Xiao Si recalled: Later, the carriage bumped along the mountain path, surrounded by rolling hills, the green and yellow hues intertwined like a silky palette!
Autumn Dusk: Yes, the blue sky is as clear as if it had been washed clean, and fluffy white clouds drift leisurely above us.
Little Si: Yes, Baiyunduoduo is saying: Today's carriage ride was really great, let's join in the fun! Look at Xiaonangjun and Xiaonannan sitting in the carriage!
Xiao Si recalled that Mu-gege was still focused on reciting his lessons in the carriage, just like a bookworm!
At that time, Qiu Rongmu was truly a "blockhead," preferring to use books to conceal his unease. Even the wildest young man, Xiao Nangjun, was still somewhat timid when he left the capital for the countryside with a little girl.
However, the local gentleman traveling with him kept mocking him, saying that he was wasting his time: "Don't bother reading! The knowledge in books is not as practical as the knowledge gained from practice."
As Qiu Rongmu gently rolled up the book, the gentleman's constant attention unintentionally touched his heartstrings.
He couldn't help but ask in return: "Books are useless? Isn't this a true reflection of what's in everyone's heart? Is there anyone who is truly willing to give up making a living, bury themselves in books, and enter officialdom through the risky path of the imperial examination? Or would they rather rely on the help of relatives and friends, venture into the business world, and seek a livelihood? In the end, perhaps this is just due to personal laziness, rather than a genuine love for the life of farming?"
In that instant, the gentleman's face suddenly turned ashen. He was bewildered and fell silent for a moment!
Little Si was still immersed in this "debate": Hahaha, this is Brother Mu's inner monologue! Haha, the country bumpkin has run into a brick wall!
Oh dear, why did the carriage suddenly brake? The beautiful woman and the little girl jumped on in a flash! The gossipy gentry's attention shifted back to the two beauties.
The coachman shouted to confirm the name of the destination with the woman. When Xiao Nangjun heard the name, she thought they had arrived at the village mentioned in the letter, so she grabbed Xiao Si and rushed out. But when they got off the carriage, they were dumbfounded!
The scene before me was even more vast than the grasslands of Inner Mongolia. Apart from the cattle grazing on the hillside, there wasn't a single person in sight. It was practically a scene of "disappearance from the world"!
Then they saw the carriage, which sped away faster than an off-road vehicle, leaving behind a "Goodbye, sir!" The two brothers were completely dumbfounded.
Xiao Nangjun hoisted Xiao Si onto his shoulder and hurried on his way, but he had already missed the time agreed upon in the letter. He could only take off running after the carriage, but time waits for no one, and the time mentioned in the letter had long passed.
The white clouds in the sky were also uncooperative, turning on their own and turning sour, and started to rain.
In a moment of quick thinking, Xiao Nangjun pulled a cloak from his bag, intending to make a raincoat for Xiao Si. However, when the wind came, the cloak flew away like a magical kite. Xiao Nangjun had no choice but to put Xiao Si down and chase after the "flying raincoat"!
Little Si stood alone in the rain, feeling utterly miserable, thinking:
This life is nothing compared to being a little princess in the Li Tang family. It's really not as comfortable as drinking tea, chatting, and watching palace dramas about power struggles!
Oh my god, this is practically a real-life version of "The Princess in Distress"!
Little Nangjun retrieved the "flying hat," tied it securely around his neck, and, facing forward, picked up Little Si again, sheltering her inside the hat, and continued running in the rain:
"Sigh, I hope my persistence will bring a surprise! Sigh, I hope this is a story of happy wandering!! Sigh, I hope I won't go in the wrong direction next time!!!"
Finally, the rain stopped, and it got dark.
Qiu Rongmu, like a large kangaroo carrying a small rhinoceros, arrived at a peaceful village.
On the narrow streets of the old town, Xiao Nangjun pulled Xiao Si, who wanted to "run around a bit," and they sped past. The rain had already soaked their clothes and faces, but a strange warmth welled up in their hearts...
Smoke was rising from the chimneys of every household.