Zhou Xing didn't learn this, but he could guess it by looking at his expression.
After all, the two of them couldn't communicate with each other. Uncle Zhou was a man of few words and was silent. After dinner, he had nothing to do with Zhou Xing. He still had things to do at home, so he sat for a while and then left. Not long after, two more villagers, one curious and the other enthusiastic, came over to check on Zhou Xing.
From then on, the young man took care of him at night, and during the day, the neighboring villagers came to look after him, either alone or in the company of two or three people. Among them, Zhou Ronger and Mrs. Cui were the ones who came the most, and they were also Zhou Xing's favorite. See. Zhou Xing was originally a lively person. He was looked after, and he was afraid of worrying others, and he was not willing to remain silent. As long as the villagers were around, he had to learn the local dialect. There were also a group of young children. Since they were brought by the adults at home, I like to watch Zhou Xing make gestures while learning to speak. He really regards Zhou Xing's place as a place to play. He often comes here and playfully asks Zhou Xing to talk. Although he makes a lot of jokes, his dialect is improving rapidly. , Mrs. Cui praised Zhou Xing for being smart.
Gradually, Zhou Xing also learned about his landlord's situation. The young man's surname was also Zhou Mingbao, but he was not from the same clan as Uncle Zhou. He was brought here by his father eight years ago. He had ancestral hunting skills and knew how to pick herbs. It turned out that He is also highly respected by the villagers. After his father left the year before last, the young man lived alone and had no family to support, so he hunted wild animals, exchanged them for wine, or called several young men of about the same age to come over and have a delicious meal. He is a warm-hearted person and often gives away extra wild animals to the villagers for free. He has good archery skills inherited from his family, and his skills are unparalleled among the hunters in the same village, so no one in the village dislikes him. He is obviously the leader among the young men.
The people who drank together that day were also close friends of Zhou Bao. One was Zhou Can, who was Zhou Ronger's cousin. He was the smartest and most intelligent person. The other was Wang Tong, 21 years old, who was also born in Orion, although his skills were not as good as those of Zhou Bao. Although they are not very skilled in martial arts, they are thick and strong. In terms of strength alone, there is really no rival in the village.
A few days later, Zhou Xing asked Zhou Bao to cut down two small trees with branches, chop them according to their height, and make a simple crutch. From then on, there was no need to lie in the room, using crutches, and you could still look around. The children were even more curious when they saw Zhou Yuzhu's strange appearance. They often followed the group behind them, and sometimes even led Zhou Xing to his own place. When Zhou Xing went to play at home, he saw the beautiful scenery and simple people here. The adults and children treated him sincerely, and he gradually felt at ease. Even when he thought of the family, he just sighed.
In the past month, Zhou Xing's injury has improved greatly. Although he still has to use crutches, it is not a serious problem. He has become familiar with the people in the village. By noon, eating hundreds of meals has become a habit. I can speak more and more dialects, and although long speeches are not enough, simple communication is no longer a problem. Zhou Xing is grateful to Zhou Bao and others, and also likes their simplicity and forthrightness. Zhou Xing also drinks a lot, is free and easy, and is a salesman. His ability to observe words and emotions when talking is extraordinary, and his words are interesting, and he goes back and forth. , have long become die-hard brothers, and no one mentioned Zhou Xing's life experience.
Zhou Ronger was also familiar with Zhou Xing. Every time she mentioned how Zhou Xing burst into tears, she burst out laughing. Zhou Xing had nothing to do with Zhou Ronger in front of his brothers, so he had to let them laugh.
On this day, the brothers were chatting in the courtyard. Zhou Ronger and Mrs. Cui walked in. In Mrs. Cui's hand, there was a small square package. Everyone gave Mrs. Cui a courtesy and asked her to sit in her room. Mrs. Cui looked at Zhou Xing and said, "When I asked the young master about his origin that day, he couldn't remember it. I wonder if it's been more than a month now. What can the young master remember?"
Zhou Xing hurriedly gave a salute and said: "Madam, you are too polite. Zhou Bao and Zhou Can helped me save my life. You and the fellow villagers are so caring. I really don't dare to be called a madam and a prince. Madam wants to see it." Just call me by my name, just like you did to them. As for my life experience, although my leg injury has almost healed, I can't remember anything except my name." Zhou Xingbian As I was thinking about it, I really hoped to know something. It would be better to know the origin of this physical body so that I could have a plan for the future.
Mrs. Cui saw that Zhou Xing was very sincere and not polite, and said: "That's fine, I'm not polite, just treat you like them." Then, she pointed at the package on the bed and said, "Open it and take a look."
Zhou Xing stepped forward and opened the package. There were some folded clothes inside, and the materials were very gorgeous. Zhou Xing didn't know why and looked up at Mrs. Cui. When Zhou Can saw it, he said loudly: "Look at what others are doing, this is what we wore on you when we rescued you."
Others looked at Zhou Xing in disbelief and nodded in affirmation. Zhou Xing still felt strange. He took out the robe and shook it open. When he looked at it, he found that it did not match his height. Although the robe was damaged a lot, it did not match his height. But it has been washed clean, and any wounds have been patched up with fine threads and dense needles. This was the case when Zhou Xing took out other clothes.
When Zhou Xing saw these things, he thought about his beautiful hands and tender skin, and knew that before he came here, he should be from a wealthy family, not an ordinary citizen. I just don’t know the origin.
Under these clothes, there was another small bag with some gold and jade ornaments beside it. When Zhou Xing picked it up and looked at it, there was no writing on it. He only knew that it was a wealthy thing, but it had no identifying value.
Mrs. Cui looked at Zhou Xing with a confused and shocked look. She could see that she had indeed forgotten all about the past. She couldn't help but sighed and said: "Zhou Xing, I am not being polite. I keep calling you son. Concubine. Growing up in Chang'an, I have seen a lot of things. When they rescued you, your clothes were all dirty. Even these things were given to me for safekeeping. When I looked at them, I knew that you must be someone with a background. , so I always call you Young Master. Moreover, in this small bag, there is a big seal. Although I am illiterate, when I was in Chang'an, I heard people talk about the rules of seals. The gold seal and silver button are the rules for making a king. , this seal is what you carry with you, and nine times out of ten it is the identity of the prince of the clan."
Zhou Xing was already stunned after hearing this, Prince? It's actually the prince? Although these villagers only know how to avoid the war and do not know who is the emperor currently, but if he is really a prince, no matter what, he will be a high official, generous salary, and enjoy eternal blessings. This is really pie in the sky. It seems that Meng Ersheng was right when he said that if heaven wants to bring great blessings to people, it must first give them hardships to prevent them from not knowing how to enjoy the blessings. Oops, if this is the case, a beautiful woman, money, and silk will not travel through time in vain.
Zhou Xing was thinking happily. Zhou Ronger had already opened the small bag and handed over the seal. Zhou Xing carefully looked at the seal, which was three inches square and had two dragons as buttons on the upper plate. When he turned it over, he saw that it was a six-character official script in Yang script. Come on, it’s the “treasure of Prince Siji”
The treasure of Prince Siji, am I the Prince of Siji? So what should my name be? Is it also Zhou Xing? What is Prince Siji doing here? He doesn't have any royal guards, beautiful bodyguards or anything like that?
Zhou Xing was just thinking about it, but Zhou Can poked him with his hand and said, "Zhou Xing, don't just think about it, tell us what is written on it?"
Zhou Xing gestured with his right hand and said, "The treasure of Prince Siji is the seal of Prince Siji."
Mrs. Cui smiled and said, "Since Zhou Xing recognizes the words, he must understand them too, right?"
Zhou Xing put down the seal. Although he felt that it would be quite beautiful if he were a prince, he smiled bitterly and said, "Although I recognize this word and know that it is a seal of heir, I really don't know if I am really this prince." , I don’t know everything. I don’t even know if this prince is named Zhou Xing.”
Mrs. Cui nodded and said: "This is difficult to handle. This is a remote place in the mountains and there is no way to inquire. However, when I came to Xingyuan from Chang'an, I heard that there were people who fled with the emperor. The younger brother is the Prince of Jijun. The owner of this seal should be the second generation Prince of Jijun."
Zhou Xing originally knew a little bit about the history of the Tang Dynasty, but he heard Mrs. Cui say that the emperor fled. Thinking about it carefully, Mrs. Cui fled more than 20 years ago, and it was the ridiculous emperor who was later called Xizong. In terms of time, Come on, this is not the last few years of Tang Zhaozong's reign. In these years, the emperor and the clan are like hostages, pulling this one here and snatching that one away, and they can't do anything. Not to mention the fine clothes and fine food, sometimes you are hungry, especially in the end, Zhu Quanzhong, that bastard, has killed many high-ranking officials and clans since he took control of the court. In the end, when he became the emperor, he seemed to have driven all the Zhou and Tang clans into the Yellow River. Even if we are really a prince, the final outcome will definitely not be good. After finally escaping, I can't jump into the fire pit again. Life is important. If you lose your life, you will have nothing. The gold and silver treasures are gone, the beauties and carriages are gone. Don’t those false names of glory and wealth have to be alive to be useful? Moreover, this place is remote and hard to find, has beautiful mountains and clear waters, and is self-sufficient. In these troubled times, it is a rare place to settle down.
Zhou Xing made up his mind, put all the stamped clothes into the package, and said to Mrs. Cui: "Madam, I really don't know if I am a prince. Even if I am a prince, I am afraid that the prince will not have a good life in these troubled times. , our place has beautiful scenery and is not located in a bustling official road. It is really a paradise to live and settle down. Madam, please keep these things for me. We will talk about it later. I, Zhou Xing, am now healed from my injuries. I have hands and feet, but I can support myself and will not be a burden to everyone. , Zhou Xing just wants to live a safe and stable life here. I hope Madam and all brothers will take her in." He cupped his fists and bowed to Madam Cui.
Mrs. Cui quickly stood up, supported her with her hands, and said: "I am here to show you these things. I just want to help you think about your life experience, so as not to mislead you, but I have no intention of driving you away. I know If you keep the collection here, I will take it back. Whenever you want to use it, just come to my house to get it. I know that you are very interested in each other, so it is not a burden. If there is food, everyone will eat, and if you have the strength, everyone will contribute. That’s it, don’t be so polite from now on. I’m so proud, just call me Aunt Zhou.”
Everyone also said yes, and Zhou Xing thanked them one by one. After a while, everyone dispersed. Zhou Xing and Zhou Bao had a rest respectively. Zhou Bao had nothing on his mind. He had been tired for another day and just lay down when he started snoring. Zhou Xing was tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep, thinking to himself: "Since I am the one who wears these clothes, it seems that my status as Prince Siji is not bad. Although Prince Siji is a little lower than the prince, He is also a king. Alas, it is a pity that the time is not right. It will take decades to have this status, and he can still control the wind and rain, and be rich and prosperous. Now, those military generals in the vassal towns are all dominating one side, that is, the princes and princes. If you cut it off, cut it off, let alone a prince who doesn’t know whether it’s true or not.”
Then I thought again: "I have finally traveled through time. Is it possible that I can live my whole life in this mountain in vain? If so, wouldn't it be a fortune for someone who abandoned his wife and daughter to stay here? But he can't live here honestly. Just stay here, relying on your incompetence in literature and martial arts, and go out to fight for the world. The five generations of the Five Dynasties who have been in chaos for 50 years are just looking for death. Isn't that not looking for death? "
"Even if I stay here, I still have to do something. Seeing that my injury is almost healed, although the mountain people are simple, they can't raise an old man in vain. Is it possible that I have to open up wasteland and farm my own land, and then get a Is your daughter-in-law going to be a mess all her life? These great masters are really not that good. When others travel through time, they either have unparalleled martial arts skills or are extremely smart. Why are you so stingy when it comes to me? You really bully honest people!"
For a moment, I was tossing and turning, sometimes eager to try, sometimes resentful, sometimes wanting to be content with the situation, sometimes unwilling. I kept tossing until almost dawn and then fell asleep.
When I woke up the next day, it was already bright. When I looked at Zhou Bao, he had long disappeared. I thought Zhou Bao saw that he was sleeping soundly and left alone. Zhou Xing got up, washed up, and helped himself to food. He was still on crutches. Stroll outside. This Zhou Bao's yard is outside the village, and the terrain is several feet higher than the village. There is a slight mist at this time. The village is hazy and shrouded in the fog. The green mountains in the distance to the left and right are hidden in the fog and are vaguely visible. A few barks occasionally added to the tranquility.
Zhou Xing still hesitated in his heart. Although he knew that there were dangers outside the mountain and living in seclusion was the only way to survive, but what would happen if he stayed here for a long time. After thinking for a long time, but with no results, I couldn't help but sigh, and walked towards the village with crutches.
It was the slack time for farming. Except for some young men who went up to the mountains to hunt, most of the others were at home. There were only a few children playing in the street. When they saw Zhou Xing, they all greeted him with a smile. Zhou Xing walked leisurely through the villa and came to the river.
The small river in this valley is not wide, only about one foot. The water is clear and clear. It follows the terrain. The river is winding and winding, which was originally formed by natural erosion. On both sides of the river, there are worlds created by the villagers, ranging in size from big to small. Zhou Xing walked along the river, stopping and walking, constantly mumbling to himself.
This was the case for several days in a row. No one cares about him. On this day, Zhou Xing ignored it and walked upstream along the river. After only three miles, the mountain gradually became steeper and he reached a place where a small stream converged with the river. The two source streams of this river flowed from the southeast and northeast respectively. After coming, it merged into a river, and the momentum doubled.
