(5)
In addition to bringing light, a bright bonfire can also dispel the evil spirit of dampness and protect people from hidden diseases, but it cannot open people's hearts and illuminate the channels for people to communicate.
As the night fell, Bai Feng and Murong Yan both closed their eyes and rested, as if this situation had become a daily routine and could not have much impact on their will and mentality. When E Feiying saw this, her arrogance naturally disappeared. Allowing myself to show weakness in front of others, I casually leaned against the rugged stone wall and closed my eyes to rest.
In that dark and damp cave, the three of them hurriedly used the dry food they carried with them, and each fell into an almost eternal silence. Although this so-called eternity is actually just a short period of time composed of countless moments, in the endless corridor of thinking, the concepts of time and space will gradually become blurred.
But as soon as she closed her eyes, E Feiying would recall herself a few days ago, surrounded by her family members and slaves, surrounded by luxurious houses and luxury goods. Therefore, from time to time, she would open her eyes and look at the uneaten, dry and boring food on her hands, herself decorated with sweat and dust, and the dark, claustrophobic and damp residence she was in - some kind of An inevitable sense of disillusionment arises.
Unknowingly, tears blurred her eyes again, and her slight gasps from time to time could not express the strong emotions in her heart.
The past twenty years of life are vivid in my mind like a revolving lantern. However, it has inadvertently become an illusory bubble. After discovering this fact, it will be difficult for anyone to accept it, and they will sigh in their hearts that the sea can turn into a mulberry field in just a moment.
Of course, these things will not appear on the outside at first, but will appear when people close their eyes and think, thus entangling their hearts and souls even more closely. No matter how strong and persistent a person is, they will become depressed and depressed.
E Feiying was in such a state of embarrassment that she didn't want anyone to notice. So she quietly picked up a piece of firewood from the bonfire and walked outside through the water curtain hole.
E Feiying, who wanted to spend the night alone, walked to the river bank alone and sat on the weeds. Not far away is the place where the ship docks. The sound of insects and birds chirping frequently and the sound of flowing water never stops, which is quite artistic. What kind of foreign objects are growing in the nearby shrubs and trees are actually shining brightly in this summer night, which is particularly eye-catching.
To avoid disturbing other things and exposing her position, she subconsciously extinguished the torch in her hand, just wanting to go and find out. I saw groups of light spots jumping among the grass, decorating the gray earth like stars decorating the night.
"What on earth is this?" E Feiying couldn't help but sigh at the magic and beauty of nature. In the past twenty years, Miss Arrogance, who has been living among the rubble of the high hall, may have never imagined such a thing.
"This is Shuiying, Miss E." A familiar voice came from behind E Feiying.
"Mr. Bai?"
When E Feiying saw Bai Feng coming to her side in response, she was really surprised and happy, and said: "Why are you following me..."
The young swordsman smiled slightly and said, "Come here and take a look. You don't have to get so close."
"Well..." E Feiying nodded in agreement, then silently leaned over and walked to the other party's side.
Then Bai Feng said: "Miss E, look at the woods in front of you!"
E Feiying nodded slightly slowly, then looked into the depths of the dense forest. In an instant, countless light points flashed, dazzling.
"This... is so beautiful..." E Feiying felt it gently and shed hot tears unconsciously.
The young swordsman holding the torch also looked at the depth in front of him and echoed: "Sometimes, you don't have to know what it is. You can also get a different feeling by looking at it from a distance... Miss E, the ancients It is said that "rotting grass is a firefly", which means that the rotten grass roots can transform into beautiful fireflies and continue to burn their own lives. What's more, we are the spirits of all things, born as humans, with a longer lifespan and longer life than insects. future……"
"Mr. Bai..." After hearing this, E Feiying glanced at the other party's figure timidly, and then slipped away.
When Bai Feng saw this, he caught up with him. But the other party stopped behind a tree and shouted: "Don't come over! If you come over again, I will kill you!"
"Miss E, in fact, I, or Yan'er, all feel the same pain as you - we have all lost our loved ones. Although you had such a ferocious appearance when we first met, it is not difficult to find out after getting along day and night. Miss E has a kind and gentle nature, so these words will not scare your friends..."
"Asshole...if it weren't for you...if I had married someone earlier, these things wouldn't have happened...wuwuwu..." E Feiying said sadly.
Seeing that the other party was so sad, Bai Feng thought that he had tried his best, but he never expected that it had no effect. So, he had no choice but to go back and ask the considerate "Xianbei witch" for advice so that she could take E Feiying back to the cave.
After many twists and turns, and a lot of resistance and pushback, the three of them returned to the cave to rest after a long time. By this time, E Feiying had already burst into tears and was exhausted to the point of collapse. She even fell directly on Murong Yan, who was helping her back, and fell asleep.
However, Bai Feng's advice was not completely useless. When she went back to Lao Zhou's place the next morning, E Feiying's temperament was much calmer, and she was even willing to laugh when communicating with others.
The three of them returned to the dock, first handed back the borrowed fishing boat, and then immediately boarded Lao Zhou's big boat and found Zhao Kuo and others to go around.
At this time, Zhao Kuo was studying the map in the cabin and discussing with others where to go next. When he happened to see Bai Feng returning, he happily went over and flattered him: "Brother Bai, I really wronged you yesterday!"
"How could it be possible? It's Brother Zhao Haihan who is willing to take in desperadoes like us..." Bai Feng responded.
Then they began to discuss how to find the sword-making master "Yuan Fengzi" mentioned by Master Xuanqing of Qingliang Temple, and freely expressed their opinions on the book left by the head of the Jiangzhou Qian family. Finally, they planned to go to Cangzhou City to stay for a few days to inquire about the news before making any plans.
"After passing Jiangzhou City, we are only a short distance away from Beizhen. We will be safe soon!" Zhao Kuo pointed to Beizhen on the map and said happily: "Finally we can go home! Little sister, Look at you little black face, you’ve suffered a lot these past months while sleeping outdoors, right?”
"No way! I, Little Sister Zhao, am not the kind of spoiled person!" After saying this, Little Sister Zhao unconsciously looked at the heroine in red and denied repeatedly: "Sister Ying, I'm not talking about you!"
"Ha... I'm so polite, little sister." E Feiying said with a little shame: "From now on, don't call me 'Fifth Miss'. You can call me by my name or 'Miss E'. Anyway. , there is no more 'Miss E Wu'..."
After everyone heard this, they couldn't help but remain silent and lamented secretly. Only the Miao girl Ajuan was still cheerful and said, "What's wrong with everyone? But I miss Miss E's good past, but now I don't want to be relied on by her?"
"No, how could it be possible?" Zhao Kuo said in surprise: "Miss E is so understanding of righteousness, she is truly a hero among women. My father likes this kind of girl the most! If you don't mind, our Zhao family will welcome you at any time..."
"Zhao Kuo, are you in love with someone else?" Ajuan suddenly said angrily.
"How could it be possible?" Zhao Kuo glanced at E Feiying's fierce eyes, fearing that he might say something wrong and receive a blow from the opponent's knife handle, and explained: "Miss E, I don't mean that Miss E is annoying... meaning is……"
"I understand..." E Feiying replied: "So, I have no intention of following you back to Beizhen. When the 'time is right', I will return to King Qi City to take revenge..."
When everyone saw that he was calm in his words, he was neither humble nor arrogant. In fact, he had made up his mind, so they did not do much to dissuade him.
After a few preparations, they took their luggage to the carriage on the pier, then galloped their horses away from Daijiazhuang, a place across the river from Xiahe Town.
