Everyone stood on the hillside under the sun, their faces solemn, and they were silent for a long time!
A gust of mountain wind blew, and the grass in front of the grave swayed with the wind. This scene seemed indescribably desolate!
After a long time, Liu Ruyan picked up a handful of dust and slowly scattered it on the grave.
At this moment, he seemed very calm, and said quietly: "Grandpa, rest in peace! I will treat Sister Chunlan as my own sister. Ruyan still has some unfinished things to complete, so I bid farewell to you, old man!" If there is a spirit in heaven, please protect us! When Ruyan is done with the current affairs, he and Sister Chunlan will come to your grave to pay homage to you!"
He looked back at Chunlan and said to Xu Feng, "Uncle Xu, let's go!"
Xu Feng and others then bowed to the grave.
Liu Ruyan looked at Chunlan and said, "Sister Chunlan, what are your plans for the future?"
Chunlan was startled, staring at her grandfather's tombstone, and said quietly: "I don't know, I'm very confused now! My parents died early, and I have been dependent on my grandfather since I was a child. Now my grandfather is gone! I just want to stay here with you. With him, we have several acres of land at home, where we can grow some vegetables and fruits, and we can make a living!"
She suddenly smiled faintly, with a sad smile. She was silent for a moment, and then continued: "It was midnight when grandpa left. That night, after he fell asleep, I heard a violent noise coming from his room. He had been suffering from lung disease for many years. He often coughed in the middle of the night. I was used to hearing it, so I didn't take it seriously. I thought, his coughing would subside after a while. Later, he would cough intermittently again. After a few calls, I felt a little uneasy, so I got up and went to the door of my grandpa's room and asked him if it was okay. He responded, saying that it was okay and that he had gone to bed, and told me to go and rest quickly. I never expected that , this night is the farewell! It's all my fault. If I hadn't been so careless, if I had gone in to see him, maybe grandpa wouldn't have died!" She said, biting her lower lip tightly, lowered her head, and said to grandpa His death was full of self-blame.
Liu Ruyan sighed and said: "Sister, people cannot be resurrected. Don't be too sad. Grandpa passed away suddenly. We were all surprised! We didn't expect him to leave so soon!" He walked forward slowly. He walked for two steps, stared at the tombstone, and said slowly, "As the saying goes, a drop of kindness should be repaid with a spring! Although we just met by chance, I can see that you are both simple and kind-hearted good people. Since I recognize you, I have made you my relatives, and then we will be a family from now on! Otherwise, you can come with us!"
Chunlan was suddenly startled, her face grimaced, and she frowned and said: "Grandpa's first birthday has not passed yet. I can't leave now. I have to keep my filial piety for him! Brother Liu, thank you for your kindness. With your words, I have already I'm very happy! Don't worry, I will take care of myself." She glanced at Liu Ruyan, then smiled sadly at everyone to express her gratitude!
Liu Ruyan hesitated for a moment and said hurriedly: "On what day did grandpa pass away?"
Chunlan said quietly: "On the third day after you left, that night after you left, grandpa drank a few cups of wine, and his face turned red and his ears were hot without realizing it. While he was still drunk, he suddenly said something strange. if!"
Liu Ruyan asked hurriedly: "What did he say?"
Everyone's eyes were focused on Chunlan's face, looking at her curiously.
Chunlan's eyes sparkled and tears jumped in her eyes. She closed her eyes slightly and opened them again. She choked and said: "Grandpa said that if he is gone one day, he will ask me to come to you and say that you are a good person." Young man, he said he would not make mistakes." Her voice suddenly trembled slightly, she turned away, blushed, and whispered, "Grandpa also said that Brother Liu is...is..." She suddenly stuttered. , her face was red and hot, and she couldn’t say the following words!
When everyone saw her blushing face and hesitating words, she seemed a little shy, but they seemed to have guessed what she couldn't say!
Liu Ruyan's heart moved and she asked hurriedly: "What else did grandpa say?"
Menghua and Leng Yue looked at each other, wondering why she looked so embarrassed again.
Menghua thought secretly in her heart: What exactly does this Chunlan girl want to say? Is there something unspeakable in her hesitation? Why did her face suddenly turn red? Is there any secret between them that cannot be known to others?
Everyone looked at each other, and the place suddenly became silent.
The mountain breeze was still blowing gently, and everyone's clothes and hair were fluttering in the wind!
After a while, Chunlan sighed softly, looking at the fields and mountains in the distance, her eyes suddenly dimmed, her eyes flickered, and she said faintly: "No, I didn't say anything!" A flash of embarrassment flashed across her face, and she turned around sadly. looked at Liu Ruyan.
She was inexplicably confused. She didn't know whether she should say such unspeakable words! I don’t even know what to say!
Liu Ruyan felt extremely anxious when she saw that she was about to stop talking, and thought secretly: "What happened to her? What exactly did she want to say? Is it because there are other people present that she can't talk about it? I should ask clearly!"
He immediately said: "Sister Chunlan, come with me!" After saying that, he got up and walked slowly towards the forest in front.
Chunlan was stunned for a moment, looked up at his back, hesitated, and then walked over.
The two came to the depths of the woods and stopped ten feet away from everyone.
Liu Ruyan turned around, looked at her calmly, and said, "Sister Chunlan, just say what you have to say!" He stared at her, really unable to guess what she was thinking! However, judging from the look on her face, she must have something she wanted to say to him.
Chunlan's eyes flashed, she looked back at the people in the distance, and then she said slowly: "Brother Liu, do you still remember the purse I gave you when you left that day?" She lowered her head again, her eyes A trace of panic flashed through her, as if she didn't dare to look at him.
The girl's thoughts were really like a deep secret, and he couldn't guess at all.
Liu Ruyan smiled slightly, stared at her, and said: "Yes, of course I remember! That purse is very nice, I always keep it with me. Sister, it's just the two of us now. If you have anything to say, just say it!" He reached out and took out the small and exquisite purse from his chest pocket. The purse was embroidered with two happy birds fluttering about to fly! He stared at the purse in his hand, with a gentle smile on his face.
Chunlan still blushed and said faintly: "As long as you like it! In fact, I can also see that you are a good person!"
Liu Ruyan smiled and said: "Sister, what exactly do you want to say? There is no one else around now, is there anything else that is inconvenient to say?"
Chunlan smiled, finally raised her head to look at him, and said softly: "That night, grandpa asked me, what do you think of you?" The blush on her face became even thicker, making her look unbearably shy.
Liu Ruyan was startled, then smiled and asked, "Then what did you say?"
Chunlan's eyes suddenly showed a strange light, she turned her head and looked away, and said quietly: "Although we only have a relationship, in my heart, Brother Liu is an upright man and a very good big brother!" She walked forward. After a few steps, "Grandpa said, if Brother Liu comes back again, he said... He said he wants to betroth his little sister to Brother Liu!" After she finished speaking, her face suddenly burned like a fire, red and hot!
Liu Ruyan couldn't help being surprised, then she smiled awkwardly and said slowly: "Sister Chunlan is a good girl. Ever since I recognized you that day, I have always regarded you as my biological sister!" He sighed softly and said in the original He paced on the ground and murmured, "Actually, I do have a biological sister, but we have been separated since childhood. Even now, I don't know where she is, let alone whether she is dead or alive!" A look suddenly appeared on his face. Deeply sad!
Chunlan was startled, turned her head and stared at him, and said in surprise: "Oh, Brother Liu has a biological sister? Then how did you separate? Have you ever gone to find her?"
Liu Ruyan's eyes flashed, and the pain on his face became even worse. He said quietly: "It's a long story. I'll tell you slowly later! Now, grandpa has passed away. If you don't mind it, why don't you follow? Let’s go together! Now you have no one to rely on and I’m really worried about living here alone! Sister, follow us to Zhongnan Mountain!”
Chunlan hesitated, with a look of embarrassment on her face, and said quietly: "But grandpa's first seven days have not passed yet, how can I leave? However, after all, grandpa has been gone for seven days, and today is the last day of the first seven days. ! To be honest, my grandpa passed away suddenly, and I was very scared. My grandpa has been with me since I was a child, and now he is gone..." As he said this, he couldn't help feeling sad, and two lines of tears fell from the corners of his eyes.
Liu Ruyan frowned and said: "Okay, don't be sad anymore. You have already fulfilled your filial piety for your grandfather. He has a soul in heaven, and he doesn't want to see you sad! When you arrive at Zhongnan Mountain, there will be a flower girl to accompany you. I feel relieved and forget about those unhappy things!"
Chunlan smiled sadly and nodded slowly.
Liu Ruyan also smiled slightly and turned to look at the people in the distance. They stood in front of the grave and looked here from time to time.
Seeing that the two of them hadn't come over for a long time, Menghua wanted to go over and see what was going on. When she was about to leave, she was stopped by Shangguan Hongqin.
Menghua pouted, with a trace of displeasure on her face. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the little girl saw the two of them staying in the forest for a long time, and she didn't know what to say, and she suddenly felt very jealous in her heart.
At this time, Liu Ruyan and Chunlan walked back this way.
Liu Ruyan suddenly said: "Just now, I forgot to introduce you to everyone. This is my sister, Miss Yang Chunlan!" He introduced Chunlan to everyone.
Then he introduced to Chunlan: "This is Uncle Xu, Shangguan Auntie, my younger sister Chu Menghua, and Uncle Xu's daughter Xu Lengyue!" He introduced everyone in turn.
They exchanged pleasantries and greeted each other.
Menghua suddenly looked extremely unhappy, pouted, turned her face to the side, and said nothing.
Liu Ruyan saw that her expression was different, and she didn't know who provoked her and got into a little temper again. He immediately rolled his eyes at her and ignored her.
Xu Feng glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice: "Without further delay, I think it's time for us to set off! It's about twenty miles away from Wolong Valley. We must get there before dark."
Liu Ruyan thought deeply and said, "What my uncle said is true. After passing this Yangjia Village, ten miles ahead is the dangerous black valley. When I came here, I took a wrong path and strayed into the black valley. I almost missed it." We fell into the path of a group of bandits. There are often bandits there, and the mountain road is steep and difficult to navigate. This time, we must avoid that road!"
Xu Feng stroked his beard and said with a smile: "My dear nephew, of course we have to bypass the Black Valley this time and take the path to Feixianguan!"
Everyone looked surprised when they heard the words "Feixian Temple". But I don’t know what kind of place this is!
Leng Yue asked doubtfully: "Dad, where is Feixian Temple?"
Xu Feng pondered and said: "This Feixian Temple is a Taoist temple, and it is a must-stop place on the way to Wolong Valley in Zhongnan Mountain! You will know when you get there!"
Everyone glanced at the grave, then turned and walked down the mountain!
