It's night. Tonight seems darker than usual.
The weather was not so good from dusk, and the wind was a bit strong. Although it has stopped now, leaves and some garbage are still scattered in disorder on the streets and no one is taking care of them. A thin layer of sand and dust was also spread on the window sills outside people. It seemed like it was going to rain, but it didn't come down after all. Yin Yun suppressed a sneeze and went back, looking dull and aggrieved.
The action must continue. For them, the darker the sky, the better. Wuyong's courtyard has been closed for a long time, but the door lock is not very dirty, and the ground is relatively clean compared to the surrounding areas. It seems that someone has really come in and out before, maybe quite frequently, but no one has come recently. There are also two stone lions at the door, probably like other wealthy families, used to ward off evil spirits. But to be honest, their home's facade is not big, so it seems a little cumbersome to have two heavy things like this.
Lord Ruyue's instructions were simple. After they entered, she personally searched for the stored dolls. After finding them, she asked one of them to help carry them away, while the other two showed off at the door.
"Sounds pretty simple." Standing in front of the door lock, Han Shan touched the lock, "Then I and Lord Ruyue will carry the things, and you two will stay here?"
Ling Huan and Xie Zhe looked at each other. The former scratched his head and said vaguely: "Yeah... OK."
"Wait a minute," Xie Zhe seemed to have other plans. "After thinking about it, I thought it would be best for me to go. When I see those puppets, I might be able to tell some clues. If something goes wrong, I can still be like Ru Yuejun. Onmyoji suppresses it. If you are on guard outside and encounter any trouble, Hanshang's sorcery is more suitable for confronting the bad guys head-on."
As soon as these words came out, they did make sense, and they sounded like they had been well thought out. Han Zhang frowned slightly, glanced at Ling Huan, then at Xie Zhe, then turned around and asked:
"Then Ruyue-kun thinks..."
"It doesn't matter, as long as you have a strong one. Although I am not weak at all, if there is an accident, it will be difficult to bring it out completely."
So they settled on this. Ling Huan sighed softly, glanced at the thick lock again, and asked:
"Are we going to pry it open? I should be able to..."
"Huh? No need to bother."
Lord Kisaragi stepped forward and pulled off the heavy lock with one hand. Under the surprised gazes of the three people, she pushed open the door and entered.
"What are you doing standing still? Come along."
Time was limited, so they hurried into the courtyard, and Han Chang closed the door. Xie Zhe followed Ruyue Jun to explore deeper into the house, leaving a light for the other two people. Linghua and Hanshang stood at the door, one on the left and one on the right, like two door gods.
I don’t know how long Kisaragi-kun and the others will be here, but they are pacing in place. The clouds in the sky are extremely thick, but the moon is very round, sometimes peeking out from between the gaps in the clouds. The clouds move slowly, and the light and shadow from top to bottom give them a special texture, pressing down so low that they seem to be within reach. The only candle lamp was placed between the two of them, and it seemed to be dim and bright.
Probably because it has been quiet for too long, it always makes people feel uneasy. Ling Huan finally spoke:
"I always feel that this place is eerie..."
"It's been too long without anyone living there, so that's normal. Everything feels scary at night. And since there's no one around and no lights on, it's naturally cold."
"But when you think about the fact that there are many things like people hiding here, and they can move - it's even scarier."
"Then they were the first ones to be scared, followed by us."
Ling Huan was amused and finally burst into laughter. Han Chang looked at her with some relief. Since her "separation" from Xue Miyin, she has almost never smiled again. But she was right, this place did seem too eerie... maybe it had something to do with the weather tonight. He tried to use his demonic power to unknowingly warm the air around him, and he didn't stop until he saw Ling Huan no longer rubbing his arms. He secretly thought that his sister was just like Ling Huan in the past, always staying in the boudoir without leaving the house. To this day, she still stays in a place almost isolated from the world, taking care of her elderly grandmother.
Grandma who warms wine.
"Why are you looking at me?" In the firelight, Ling Huan blinked, feeling that Han Shan had been staring for too long.
"Ah...I think of my sister."
"Your fox sister?"
"Yes. She has been able to take care of herself for a long time...but I think it is too early to take risks."
"But I remember that she is about the same age as you?"
"...If you say that, it's true." Han Chang smiled, but frowned, "But she has always been weak."
Ling Huan also laughed: "You guys always think that girls are not good enough. Fathers think that daughters are still young, brothers think that sisters are still young... In your eyes, girls will never grow up. You always think that as long as If you are here, you can always protect them."
"Well... if you say that, it's true. It's not just girls. Worrying about young people is normal, right? Respecting the elderly and loving the young is not just a human tradition."
Ling Huan got tired of standing, so he leaned against the wall. She sighed softly and said:
"I heard from my parents that our distant relatives of the Ye family have a brother and sister who are only a quarter of an hour apart. It doesn't matter whether they are male or female...but the family spoiled the younger brother rotten. In the end, his older sister was able to take charge of her own business, and the younger brother But even the clothes for changing seasons have to be chosen and brought. Before I went out for adventure, I also thought that I might not be able to withstand the dangers of the world. I am really lucky to meet you - although there are more bad guys, each of you Everyone has their own blessings. Flowers and plants will be damaged by wind and rain, but who can really stay in a flower shed all their life."
"You -" Han Chang looked at her and pondered for a long time, "You can say that, I am really happy to be a brother..."
"Why do you always want to take advantage of me?"
Han Chang smiled and stopped talking. He really regarded her as a sister, so when these words came out of her mouth, the joy and touch were extremely real.
"Well, it's been so many years...don't you go back and see your sister? And the old man." Ling Huan asked him.
"I will go back if I have the chance, I think, just for a while... because they live in Wanren Mountain."
"Yes, really?" Ling Huan was surprised, "Is this where Lord Shuangyue said Yun Waijing is really hiding?"
"It's just possible, not completely certain yet. Moreover, Wanren Mountain is a continuous group of mountains, intricate and steep. The distance between each peak is not a joke... I originally wanted to wait until I tell you, but now That’s right.”
"That's great. Hey, should we prepare some gifts for her and the old man? What do they like? Is it just the two of them? Is there anyone else?" Han Yang looked at Ling Huan and felt from the bottom of his heart. cute. He said:
"It doesn't have to be so troublesome. Although they are just taking refuge in the mountains, even in the wild, foxes do not live in groups. Birth, old age, sickness and death are natural occurrences. Feedback is very rare for animals. After all, resources are very limited. Only with human characteristics, For example, you only think so much after you become a monster. Although Wenjiu's grandma is not related to us, she still takes care of our brothers and sisters a lot. Now that she is old, we naturally cannot abandon her. "
He paused and looked up at the sky. The moon poked its head out again, and everything became a little brighter. He went on to say:
"Humans are really magical... Some people have good things that animals and monsters don't have, and some people are so bad that they can do things that even animals can't do."
"I think that's the case for everyone. It just depends on what the person chooses."
"Um."
The ground became a lot darker, and the moon hid behind the clouds again. I think people are like the moon, full and missing. But from beginning to end, the moon is just this moon, but sometimes it is generous and sometimes it is obscure. However, people can only see part of it.
Han Chang touched his nose and his voice was lower than before.
"Um...what do you think of Lao Xie?"
"Azhe? He's very good."
"Then you...well," he blinked quickly, no longer looking at Ling Huan, and organized his words in his mouth, "that is, what do you think is good about him and what is bad about him?"
"They're all pretty good." Ling Huan thought for a moment, "She looks pretty good, but her eyes are a bit small... but she can see more than others. She has experience and ability. There are some bad points... too. ? I just feel that sometimes he is a bit stupid, and what I want to say is not the same as what he understands. He also always says strange things in a dull manner, which does not please girls. "
After saying that, Ling Huan laughed. Han Chang felt that her smile was so sincere. He asked further:
"So do you like it?"
"Huh?"
"I mean, if you were to choose a husband, would you consider him like this?"
Han Yang raised his eyebrows and asked her half-jokingly, but he seemed to care about the answer to the question. Ling Huan didn't know how to answer, after all, this was a very complicated question. She thought for a long time and said hesitantly:
"Well, it's hard to say. He is very good when he is good. He often takes care of me. I can see it. It's like Ruyue-kun can walk around today, but he stayed with me. It must be him Is that what you asked?"
"Oh, you can see it. He really... cares about others in a very awkward way, hahahaha."
"Everyone is different."
Han Chang didn't get a definite answer, but he had some confidence in his heart. Xie Zhe is a real person, and among humans, he should be known as "fit for life". It's a pity that what he is doing now is not suitable. Moreover, he himself said that he was very righteous when he said it sounded good, but he was rigid and didn't know how to adapt at all when he said it was bad. It is certainly a good thing to care about the world, but to not consider your own affairs at all is a bit... heartless.
I didn't dare to let him know this, otherwise he would think about it. Xie Zhe took a deep breath, resisted the urge to roll his eyes and asked:
"Why am I so short-sighted?"
