(8)
Without the children playing and playing, as well as the frequent sound of piano and flute ensembles in recent days, the courtyard of the trading house would always seem particularly quiet. Just because people never like to walk in the public eye when discussing important matters, naturally few people set foot here.
Although the entire courtyard is beautifully decorated - the flower beds are placed along the corridor outside, leaving a full circle, trapping the pavilion in the middle. The vine branches and leaves sway in the wind, a few petals fall, and the fragrance spreads over the entire lawn. There are some butterflies flying among them, with different colors. Their wings are illuminated by the sun, exuding more brilliant beauty.
That morning, a young man chose a place here early, taking advantage of the tranquility to stretch his muscles that had not been used for several days.
Bai Feng was glad in her heart that she finally didn't need to stay in bed to recuperate. Then he picked up his sword and moved it as he pleased. Sometimes it is as soft as water, sometimes it sweeps past like a strong wind sweeping through fallen leaves.
It seems that his body has recovered as before.
Lou Jinghua, who also woke up early that day, happened to want to relax in the courtyard, so he was able to see the young swordsman practicing martial arts with his own eyes.
She leaned on the railing and gazed into the distance for a while, then saw Murong Yan's figure from the pavilion in the courtyard. She then walked away and asked, "Has Bai Shaoxia's injury improved?"
"He has fully recovered. In order not to delay his business, he even got up early to practice. Miss Lou need not worry." Murong Yan returned the same respect.
"I'm not worried, I just haven't seen martial arts practitioners wielding swords with my own eyes, so I'm quite curious." Lou Jinghua simply sat down nearby, leaning slightly to the side so that she could see the gorgeous sword dance. , and at the same time he could reply to Murong Yan's words and said: "Miss Murong, do you know, before I came to Yuyi Town this time, I had never left home or Qunma Town. What I was thinking was not about business. The field is the old truth in the Four Books and Five Classics. Even if I have had fantasies before, it was a long time ago..."
After hearing this, Murong Yan felt a little confused and asked, "How do you interpret Miss Lou's words?"
"When I was a kid, I wanted to know what it was like on the other side of the mountain, so I climbed up to the roof of my house. It was the highest place in Gunma Town. I thought I could see further, but the vast hillside still blocked my imagination. Later I wanted to secretly I slipped into the caravan and walked to the pass. I was caught by the officers and soldiers and sent home. From then on, I gave up all unrealistic thoughts. But I never thought that one day the Lou family's burden would also fall. On my body..."
As soon as Lou Jinghua finished speaking, Murong Yan immediately responded: "So, you are still very happy now that you have regained the same mood as before, aren't you?" The daughter of the Lou family nodded silently, and then looked at it with appreciation. He looked at Murong Yan and Bai Feng and secretly smiled.
After a while, Bai Feng finished practicing swordsmanship, walked to the pavilion and paid homage: "Miss Lou, we can leave at any time. But do you want me to personally hold the whip and stirrup for the lady, or go in a carriage?"
"Of course it's by carriage. Do you want a frail woman like me to get cold?" Lou Jinghua said with a smile, "Find a coachman who knows the way. Let's go to Yao Mansion quickly."
After finishing speaking, the two people bid farewell to Murong Yan and left the courtyard one after another.
Time passed and they walked to Yao Mansion. Bai Feng got out of the car first and stepped forward to pass a message to the boy guarding the door. The boy replied blankly: "Master Yao left this morning, apparently to inspect the northern front military camp."
"Where is the northern military camp?" Bai Feng asked.
"Young master, go northeast and exit the city gate. If you continue walking for a dozen miles, you will see the school grounds."
After learning the news, Bai Feng and Lou Jinghua realized that their trip was in vain. The two of them immediately changed doors and paths, passed through the long street that was just beginning to be bustling with people, and headed straight towards the northern front military camp.
This military camp stands on a high slope in the north, like the first fortress of Yuyi Town, stubbornly clinging to the ground and stationed here.
The carriage walked along the bare road and could easily reach the gate of the military camp. It was a solid barrier built with a lot of wood. The surface was coated with fireproof paint, and four sentries stood in front of it.
When they first saw a carriage arriving, the four soldiers thought it was a grain cart transporting baggage, so they all moved forward enthusiastically and said, "I want wine and grain."
Finally, Bai Feng jumped out of the car, startling them first, and then the young man greeted him respectfully: "Dear military lords, I am sent by Zhao Kuo and Mr. Zhao to replace the Lou family. Miss Lou presented the letter to Lord Yao.”
The leading soldier took the handwritten letter and trotted back. When the other three soldiers learned that there was no food or wine in the carriage, they were as dejected as children who had not eaten candy and silently returned to their posts.
A few hours later, the soldier who delivered the letter hurriedly returned to Bai Feng, claiming that the letter had been handed over to Lord Yao, "Master, please let Miss Lou in the car get down. It is not convenient to take a carriage in the military camp. I will lead you to see him right now." Lord Yao!"
Bai Feng walked in front of Lou Jinghua and followed the soldier into the barracks.
The first thing that caught the eye was a huge archery range, and the second was the phalanx that was performing martial arts. The boxing skills practiced in the phalanx made Bai Feng feel familiar. He took a closer look at the instructor's appearance and quickly recognized him as his former rival, Tiger Eyes of Longhu Villa.
So, when this young man passed by the martial arts formation, he stepped forward to say hello and said, "Long time no see, Brother Tiger Eyes, how are you doing?"
The guy in Tiger Eyes was not polite. When he saw his old acquaintance, he immediately left his "apprentices" who were performing martial arts, walked up to Bai Feng and said in reply: "Brother Bai Feng, long time no see! I only found out about you and Mr. Zhao yesterday. I finally arrived in Beizhen, and just now I was still wondering whether you would come and see me, hahaha..."
"Brother Tiger Eyes seems to have become the instructor, what a joy to congratulate him!" Bai Feng glanced at the dozens of people in the square formation. Everyone knew the boxing techniques that had once subdued him. He couldn't help but feel frightened, and sneered. Fan: "If you want to go into battle to kill the enemy, you shouldn't have to use boxing. Why did General Yao ask Brother Tiger Eye to be the instructor?"
"Boxing is just to strengthen the body and train the will to fight." Huyan replied extremely seriously: "When soldiers go into battle, what they rely on most is their will. Besides, our Longhu Villa does not have no weapon skills that can be taught to others. , If Brother Bai Feng is rewarded with a favor in the future, can we have a discussion?"
When Bai Feng heard that the other party understood what he meant, he smiled happily and said: "Hahaha, Brother Tiger Eyes, shall we meet again someday?"
"Farewell!"
