Dusk shrouded the mountains and fields, and the sky seemed to be about to fall.
The carriage galloped even faster, and before long, it had traveled more than ten miles.
After crossing Feixianguan, we followed the rugged mountain road all the way down, and the terrain became lower and gentler.
At this moment, the carriage was traveling down the mountain road. There is a dense forest on both sides of the mountain road.
Tired birds return to the forest. From time to time, birds of all sizes fly into the forest and chirp on the treetops.
Everyone was sitting in the carriage, chatting without a word, and the atmosphere seemed cheerful and peaceful.
When Chunlan left home for the first time, she felt very uneasy. Coupled with the sudden death of her grandfather, it was a huge blow to her. It was difficult for her to accept this reality for a while, and she looked depressed!
Leng Yue and Meng Hua sat on either side of her, telling her some wonderful and interesting things they had experienced from time to time, hoping to divert her attention and make her happy.
But no matter how the two of them racked their brains, tried their best, and tried their best to explain those interesting things with great enthusiasm and excitement, Chunlan seemed to turn a deaf ear when she listened, and she still sat there expressionless. The eyes were empty and sad, as if the tears had dried up.
Menghua and Leng Yue talked endlessly, but seeing that she was indifferent, they lost interest in continuing.
Xu Feng and Shangguan Hongqin saw Chunlan's devastated look. Although they felt sorry for her tragic experience, they didn't know how to comfort her, but they also understood that no matter who it happened to, such a thing would never happen to them. The peace is bearable.
When Liu Ruyan saw that the sky was getting darker, he couldn't help but hit his horse faster. In a moment, he was already a long distance away from the carriage.
He galloped for a while, then turned around and saw that the carriage was far behind him. He gently pulled the reins to slow down the horse.
The carriage was not too slow, but compared with Liu Ruyan's horse and rider, it pales in comparison.
Menghua didn't hear the sound of Liu Ruyan's horse hooves, and suddenly felt strange. She lifted the curtain of the car and looked around outside the window. There was nothing next to the car. Where was Liu Ruyan's shadow?
She suddenly frowned and felt puzzled. She pulled her head back and said to everyone: "Brother Liu ran so fast and disappeared in the blink of an eye!" As she said that, she looked at Xu Feng again and pouted. "Uncle Xu, do you think we can get to Wolong Valley before dark?" She was eager to return home and suddenly became anxious. She wanted to reach Wolong Valley immediately and see her father whom she had not seen for a long time.
Xu Feng stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Hua'er, you are impatient. The town of Xianrenju is ahead of you. After passing Xianrenju, you can reach Wolong Valley in another twenty miles. Just hold on a little longer. We'll be arriving soon!"
Shangguan Hongqin also smiled and said: "We have been on the road for several days, and we can't wait for the last part of the journey? We will see daddy later, and you two should talk about your separation emotions!"
While he was talking, the carriage had caught up with Liu Ruyan, who was slowly coming down.
Liu Ruyan reined in the horse and turned around in a circle. He raised his head and stared at the official road ahead, and said to everyone in the carriage: "Ahead is the town of Xianrenju. When I came, I was still in the drunken fairy restaurant in the town. It's midnight in the building. Uncle Xu, why don't we take a rest at the Immortal's Residence?" As he spoke, the joyful look on his face suddenly disappeared, and he suddenly began to think deeply, as if he suddenly remembered something!
Xu Feng looked at the small town of Xianrenju not far ahead, and there were vague lights on. He said musingly: "It will get completely dark soon. I think it is more important to hurry and not stop at Xianrenju, otherwise it will be dark after dark." It’s so inconvenient to be on the road!”
After a while, the carriage and horse drove into the town of Xianrenju.
At this time, it was already nightfall, and there were not many pedestrians on the two long streets in the east and west of the town, and all the restaurants and shops were lit up.
The entire Xianrenju town only has two streets, one east and one west. It is not large in area. Compared with several markets within dozens of miles around, it is already the smallest market town!
Although the area is small, there are all kinds of shops selling all kinds of goods on the street, and it does not look deserted at all!
There are more than ten wine shops and inns on the two streets. This is a thoroughfare between the two provinces. Since ancient times, it has been a battleground for military strategists. It is located in a strategic fortress, so it has always been prosperous. There are a lot of business travelers coming from the official road every day, so the business of these wine shops and inns is also pretty good.
In the entire Xianrenju town, the "Zui Xian Restaurant" on Dangxi Street has the best business, the most impressive appearance, and the most diverse dishes.
At this time, the carriage was driving on the West Street, and everyone looked at the fairy residence under the night through the curtains. Compared with the market towns they passed before, this place seemed more refined and prosperous.
At the end of the long street ahead is the "Zui Xian Tower".
Liu Ruyan reined in the horse and paced slowly, keeping the same speed as the carriage.
Menghua and Lengyue looked at the scenery on both sides of the street curiously, and Chunlan also raised her head and stared out the window from time to time.
At this moment, although she had calmed down her excitement, her eyebrows were still full of sadness that could not be concealed. The further away from Yangjiacun, the more intense and deep her longing for her hometown relatives becomes.
The day her grandfather passed away, she felt like her entire sky had collapsed! She really didn't know how she would spend her days without her grandfather!
She couldn't even imagine that now she had no friends and lived in that empty house every day. What would it be like if she stayed like this for many years? Does she get scared at night? Will there be people with evil intentions in the village who will harass and bully her?
Although she has worked with her grandfather in the mountains and fields since she was a child, and she has long memorized some of the farming and sowing in the seasons. At the same time, she has also learned many skills in land reclamation and farming from her grandfather's words and deeds, including some breeding of cattle, sheep, chickens and ducks. Methods.
She looks very weak, and she doesn't seem like a rough person who can do farm work at all. But there were already many calluses on the slender palms covered by the sleeves. She is fully able to bear the burden of farming life. These are all honed through years of hard work day after day.
Therefore, in front of Leng Yue and Meng Hua, she seemed a little inferior. In addition to her identity as a farm girl, what was more important was the miserable life that she could not bear to look back on!
Of course, in her heart, she was very grateful to Brother Liu. Although she only met him once, she never expected that Brother Liu would suddenly appear in front of her when she was most lonely and helpless, and give her Her brotherly love. How could a man who valued love and justice not make her heart move?
From that night, when he came to Yangjiacun and entered the house, she was full of affection for this handsome, polite man. It's just that she feels that she comes from a humble background, but she is not worthy of Brother Liu no matter what.
She planned to never express her feelings to Brother Liu again, to bury this uneasy feeling deep in her heart, and just treat him as her elder brother.
At this moment, the carriages and horses were driving in front of the gate of "Zuixian Tower", and Liu Ruyan looked at the brightly lit lobby, where a few guests were sitting sparsely. The scene before him couldn't help but remind him of the day he met Luo Xiangxue here by chance.
Those touching scenes flashed before his eyes again, as if he was seeing Luo Xiangxue standing in front of the lobby, waving and smiling at him!
Liu Ruyan thought in her heart: "Where did she go after we said goodbye that day at the official road? Did she go wandering somewhere else? Or did she return home? Hey, no matter where she is, I hope she is safe and sound. , but I don’t know when I can see her again?” Thinking in his heart, he couldn’t help but feel in a trance, showing a touch of sadness!
At this moment, the sky has completely darkened, and the stars and the moon are rising in the sky. With the pale moonlight, the path ahead can be vaguely discerned.
Liu Ruyan said to the two servants driving the car: "It's getting late now, so you should drive carefully!"
Zhang Shi turned to look at Liu Ruyan, responded, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Young Master Liu! We are used to walking at night. The road is spacious and flat, so nothing will happen."
Then Wang Zhong laughed and said with a smile: "Young Master Liu, we have never walked this road before, so why don't you lead the way for us?"
Before Liu Ruyan could speak, Xu Feng had already spoken: "You just need to go straight ahead. You can reach Wolong Valley by walking along this official road for about ten miles!"
The two men responded, beating their horses faster, and the crackling of whips sounded clearer and brighter in the silent night.
Menghua stared forward from time to time. Thinking that she would see her father soon, she couldn't help but feel excited.
She suddenly took out the Pisces porcelain vase from her arms, held it in front of Chunlan, looked at her and blinked, and said, "Look what this is?" She looked at Chunlan with a half-smile.
Chunlan was startled, but a smile appeared in her eyes, and she asked in surprise: "What is this? It's so beautiful!"
Menghua said faintly: "Guess? How much is this worth?" She handed the Pisces porcelain bottle to Chunlan's hand.
Chunlan looked at the porcelain vase curiously. She looked up and down for a long time, but she couldn't see anything. She shook her head and said, "Well, I can't guess! I have never seen such a thing! But it looks very beautiful. It must be expensive, right?”
Menghua giggled and said, "It's not too expensive, it's worth thirty taels of silver! This is called the Pisces porcelain vase. Uncle Xu bought it for me when we passed by Qingfengji!" After saying that, she smiled brightly at Xu Feng, looking like a gift. very happy.
When Chunlan heard that this strange-shaped porcelain vase was actually worth thirty taels, she was so shocked that she couldn't open her mouth from ear to ear. She was stunned for a long time and then said: "Thirty taels? Just one porcelain vase is worth thirty taels? This is too expensive! Uncle Xu I'm so kind to you!" She suddenly felt that this dreamy girl who was always uncertain was quite cute! Unconsciously, a conversation has narrowed the distance between them.
The carriage galloped briskly along the official road under the night sky, and the huge mountain-like monsters on both sides looked down at the group of travelers.
Wolong Valley is already in sight, and everyone seems very happy.
