This New Year was spent in Xueyan Valley. They rested for a long time while others were repairing the sect. Dai Luan subconsciously looked forward to a different New Year. In fact, it was indeed different, but this "different" was "different" from what she thought. At least in her heart, it was a lively day where relatives and friends reunited. It would be even more boring if there was no snow during the New Year. In previous years, the snow in Xueyan Valley relied on this time to accumulate. The snow melts slowly, slowly, turning into spiritual energy and becoming a part of the valley forever.
It's okay if it doesn't snow, everyone is busy with various things. The simplest thing is that if the house is not repaired, the new year will be a leaky one. Fortunately, the granary was not affected. Chi Li knew that Wu Yuangui planned to build it, so he took a look and saw that it was not bad.
She also had broken bones and couldn't move around on her own. There is a small two-person sedan that can be carried by two strong young people. This was used by Master She before. Although he rarely shows up, he is either mysterious or arrogant. At first, no one told her who it was. She was simply too embarrassed to bother her classmates, so she insisted on walking on crutches, with Mo Liang supporting her. As a result, both of them tripped and almost broke halfway along the way. Someone took out the sedan for use, and she wavered a little. When one of her junior fellow apprentices spilled the beans, she looked down again. As a result, I heard that there was something wrong with the accounts in the warehouse. The materials given to the disciples every year had been squandered by the evil people in the past, and the accounts needed to be reconciled. Chi Li couldn't get over for a long time, and others immediately removed the colorful decorations on it, turning it into a bare wooden frame before she was willing to let people pull it over.
Mu Wan couldn't help but burst out in joy after hearing this. The senior next to her whispered that he was as stubborn as her father.
But this year has been very happy. Although I am busy, it is already the sixth day of the Lunar New Year in a blink of an eye, and there is no sense of the New Year at all. But there is a different kind of happiness when close friends and relatives from all over the world come and go. Mu Wan is still everyone's junior sister, and there is no change from before. But as long as Xi Yu was present, they would call Mu Wan "Big Sister". She has indeed grown up, and only Xi Yu is keen to help her. At first, Shanhai was worried that she would be singled out and bullied by others. But it seemed that Chi Li was treating her well, and everyone was polite to her.
There was no time to arrange any ceremony. Chili was already the new leader in everyone's mind, and he didn't even need to prove anything. She had little contact with people, but that didn't mean she wasn't good at it. In many matters, her decision-making is faster and more effective than Mu Wan's. She is indeed a more suitable candidate.
As for Wu Yuangui, he is probably trapped in an unbreakable barrier forever. He may live or he may die, no one wants to know. Because that area is remote, no one usually goes there. Mu Wan initially suggested setting it up as a forbidden area, but Chi Li said it was not necessary. The more this was done, the more trouble would be caused by future generations driven by curiosity. She asked Shanhai to change the layout of the five elements in the outside world, making it more hidden, more difficult to detect, and more... difficult to crack from the inside.
Where is Hazuki-kun? She left without saying hello. No one even knew when she disappeared from the crowd, and no one remembered the moment of that day. At that time, people were immersed in a mixture of joy and sorrow and had no time to be distracted. Objectively speaking, she "ran away", but Shanhai and the others knew who she was. They believed she would come back.
Because Mo Liang is still here, he is still with Chi Li.
The tengu has almost recovered, at least those strange scars have receded, but the coat color is still lackluster. No one could guarantee that there would be no strange illnesses. They all suggested that Mu Wan take her to Xie Hua's family. They heard that they had medicine for monsters and difficult diseases. Mu Wan's mother wanted to keep them here, at least until next spring. But they couldn't delay it, Xie Hualing was still an unstable factor. No one sent letters during the New Year, so they used birds to deliver letters, telling Xie Hua's family about the poison and telling Aling not to walk around at will. They didn't know if any relatives had visited them when they received it. These unknowns made them feel panicked. However, the letter did not mention the news of Xie Huayao's death. They planned to find an opportunity to talk about it when they visited in person.
There was no body in Ayao, it was burned by the fire. The remaining ashes were mixed with wood, bricks, and lime, and it was impossible to sift out a complete person. The disciples arranged her belongings and asked Shanhai to take them away. I don’t know where her family will bury her. It may not be Xueyan Valley, so no one has mentioned repairing the tomb. Chi Li said that she wanted to move her mother's grave from Yun Wai Jing and make it complete so that she could stay with her father. I plan to do this on a good day after spring.
When Shanhai was walking around, he saw a disciple moving an extra stone. It arrived before the names and inscriptions were engraved on it. Probably one more pit will need to be dug. As for whether the tomb was Chi Li's idea or the idea discussed by other disciples, she acquiesced. As for whether his surname was Wu, Shanhai didn't ask, and Quan pretended not to have seen it. If Mu Wan has a chance to see it, just ask her to find out.
Mu Wan's mother received a letter from her son Siyan, which was not much different from before. She received this a few years ago and only now showed it to Mu Wan. It was just to say that everything was fine, and it was time to send some money and clothes. This year's harvest is mediocre. As an official, he is no different from a farmer. He leads the lazy people to work in the fields every day. A warmth flowed from these calm words, which warmed the barriers in her heart.
After recuperating and packing my baggage, it was already the tenth day of the Lunar New Year when we really set off. Chi Li and Mo Liang personally sent them outside the mountain, and Xi Yu also gave Dai Luan a lot of snacks to eat on the way. There were many people accompanying them, and the formation was huge. Everyone looked good, and Mu Wan couldn't help but recall that when she left the valley, almost everyone was lying in the hospital, and no one saw her off. Now I finally made up for this practice. But when she looked back, she vaguely had that desolate illusion again, as if there was no one behind her.
"Don't want to leave?" Dai Luan shouted from the front.
They are ahead.
"I'm coming."
Originally, Chili was going to prepare horses for them, but it would be faster to travel by car and by water. It wasn't until he was far away and couldn't see anyone when he looked back that Shan Hai spoke to Mu Wan. He said sincerely:
"I really wanted you to come selfishly, so I didn't agree with them and advised you to stay with your mother. Because we have never dealt with Xie Hua's family and are not familiar with it, maybe you can only come forward. If it is someone else For other things, I hope you stay here for a while. It’s very tiring walking with us. You are aimless except for important things, but you are always in a hurry. "
"It doesn't matter. It's nothing. I have nothing to do if I stay. Chili is more suitable there than me. Who still remembers that, apart from my master's affairs, at the beginning you actually promised Lord Jiyue to find someone for Lord Liangyue. Where is Wan Guizhi?"
"...Hmm. That sounds like a long time ago?"
"Less than a year."
"in less than a year?"
"No. It was spring when I came out of the valley."
"Oh, that's soon."
"Yes, soon."
Dai Luan walked in the front, raising her head and looking at the sky. She suddenly felt a cold feeling on her forehead. She stretched out her hand and touched it, feeling that the coldness quickly disappeared between her fingers. Look at the sky again, the snow is falling one after another, like pear blossoms.
The snow finally fell.
It took less than ten days to arrive at Xie Hua's residence, and it was already mid-February. The weather is getting warmer and the smell of spring can be smelled in the air. A large row of winter jasmine trees were planted at Xie Hua's door. They opened one after another, and the scattered golden spots were interspersed with the dark green, which was really beautiful. As soon as they reached the gate, a guard stopped them.
"My lady is not celebrating her birthday this year, so please come visit me on another day."
"Wait a minute, is the lady you are talking about Miss Ling?"
The guard in witch uniform looked at them up and down and asked:
"Aren't you here to celebrate your birthday? Those who don't have a letter from the head of the family are not allowed to enter."
"No, we sent a letter..."
"you listen to me--"
Mu Wan interrupted Shan Hai and walked up to him. The guard recognized Xue Yanzong's clothes and looked hesitant. After she explained, the guard turned around and reported to the head of the family. As soon as he left, someone came to take over on the back to prevent them from sneaking in. Shanhai talked to the second person. He had a better temper, but he was also very strict. After a brief inquiry, they learned that they had received the letter. And it is said that as soon as Xie Hualing came back, someone in the family noticed a problem.
"The elder brother just said that it was Aling's birthday?" Dai Luan asked him.
"Yes. In order to prevent the poison you mentioned from spreading, the head of the family did not let her have contact with anyone. Her temperament also became very bad when she came back... To this day, when asked about her sister, she can only She didn't say a word, just said everything was fine. She was also very busy in previous years and often forgot to reply to letters home."
Shan Hai thought to himself that Aring might have been threatened and didn't dare to say a word. In this way, it will be more difficult for them to tell the truth. Dai Luan let out a sigh. It was different than before, it had more weight and no longer looked like a child's play. It's like a real, grown-up lament.
"How is her illness? Are there any signs of contagion?"
"Not really. The young lady's complexion and appetite are not very good, but she can still eat and drink as she should, and no one is affected."
"That's good. I didn't bring her any gifts, just snacks from the Xue Yan Sect."
"Thank you for your kindness."
Dai Luan turned around and said, "My birthday is coming soon."
Shan Hai said: "It's the first time this year that you won't celebrate your birthday at home. I'm afraid I won't have anything to give you."
"Who said that? I was in the hospital with Lord Ruyue before, and I should have taken care of him."
She didn't ask for any gifts. She must have wanted it before. Just standing in front of Xie Hua's door, she suddenly didn't want it anymore.
They waited for a long time and didn't know how big Xie Hua's family was. Although the sun is not hot, the light is so strong that it hurts my eyes. They returned to the side and stood under the shade of a tree for a long time before the previous one came. He softened his attitude and agreed to lead them in, but looked embarrassed.
"The head of the family agrees to your coming. You are lucky today. He has been visiting major medical and drug stores with his entourage in the past few days. He has a day off today. But... I made a special trip to the side room to talk to the lady through the door. She was silent for a long time. , suddenly made a fuss, saying that no one would be seen."
"I don't understand." Shan Hai said frankly.
"...She made a fuss for a while and said she didn't dare to see him."
"Well...then we know. It's okay, it's good to see her father."
After getting permission, Dai Luan was the first to rush into the courtyard gate. Xie Hua's courtyard is very grand. All kinds of seasonal flowers are in bloom. Although there are no bees and butterflies, you can hear the chirping of birds. Dai Luan was fresh for a while, then her face darkened again. It makes me sad to think that Xie Hualing can only hide in a remote small house and not be able to see the peaceful scenery of late winter and early spring.
Mu Wan asked Shan Hai in a low voice: "When is Ah Luan's birthday?"
"Well...April 28, the middle of the month."
Mu Wan counted with his fingers and frowned.
"She is... four pillars of pure yin?"
