Just now, Liu Ruyan heard all the conversation between the three people in the yard. He never imagined that Luo Xiangxue had such a bizarre life experience. Although he was shocked, he quickly regained his composure. He was silently worried about Luo Xiangxue. She was an independent and strong woman, how could she accept the changes in her life experience?
He began to secretly complain about his recklessness. At this time, he came under the nose of her family, especially her father, the middle-aged man with a serious expression. When he saw his daughter running out crying, he was indifferent and did not even say a word of comfort. , and there is no obstruction. Is he not worried at all that she will do something irrational because she can't think about it for a moment?
When Luo Xiangxue rushed out from him, he wanted to stop her or chase her away immediately, but the middle-aged man kept standing in the yard, looking this way. If he showed up rashly, he would definitely... It will arouse his suspicion, hiding outside people's houses in broad daylight, sneaking around, how can this be explained clearly? He had no idea what kind of person the other party was, so he could only take action after the middle-aged man left.
At this time, he was in a state of confusion. On the one hand, he was worried about the whereabouts of his master, and on the other hand, he was anxious about Luo Xiangxue's safety. She must not do anything bad. He quietly observed the middle-aged man's movements, hoping that he could divert his attention as soon as possible or go back to the room. But after a long time, the middle-aged man still stood quietly in the yard, seeming to be thinking about something.
Liu Ruyan became more and more anxious. Now he just wanted to leave here as soon as possible and went up the mountain to look for his master. It had been more than half a day and he couldn't find his master, but he never thought that he would be trapped in this forest because of his lack of thinking. He secretly complained that he was stupid, but there was nothing he could do. Luo Xiangxue and her mother had long since disappeared. He looked around from time to time and looked up at the sky. It was almost dusk. If he continued like this, it would be difficult to go down the mountain after dark.
At this moment, a burst of crying suddenly came from the forest over there. The cry was sad. Hearing that the sound came from Luo Xiangxue's mouth, Liu Ruyan's heart trembled, thinking that she was full of grievances and in uncontrollable pain. It was impossible to cry like this. good. The crying was long and did not stop for a long time, and then came another woman's comforting words: "Xue'er, mom knows that you are feeling uncomfortable, so just cry loudly! My child, it is my parents' fault, and my parents shouldn't hide it from you. Ah!" The voice continued intermittently, mixed with sobs and sobs. Liu Ruyan had already guessed that it must be Luo Xiangxue's mother.
The middle-aged man paced back and forth in the yard, finally let out a long sigh, walked out of the yard, and came towards the crying sound. Seeing this, Liu Ruyan hurriedly lowered her body and hid deep in the dense bamboo bushes, not daring to make a sound.
From this, it can be concluded that Luo Xiangxue is with her mother, they have not gone far, and they are both safe. He felt relieved. The middle-aged man passed quickly by the roadside in front of him, but he didn't notice that there was a person hiding in the jungle. Liu Ruyan saw the middle-aged man walking in a hurry, with wind blowing under his feet. His body was also extremely strong. , his eyes were sparkling, and he had already guessed that he must have strong internal martial arts, and that he must be more than ten years old. He ran towards Luo Xiangxue and his wife and disappeared deep into the bamboo forest in a moment.
Seeing this, Liu Ruyan quickly stood up and walked around the house, taking the south road with his back to the road. He decided to avoid the bamboo bush where they were. As soon as he walked a few steps quickly, he thought about taking another look at Luo Xiangxue. , parting at this moment, fearing that the chance of seeing each other again in the future was slim, he suddenly found that he had a different kind of feeling for this girl in his heart, and something inexplicable was about to move, which made him unable to leave so decisively. Let it go. He couldn't deceive his heart, he already cared about her.
The wind whistled and the bamboo forest rustled, and their conversation could be heard faintly from the bamboo bush over there. It was indistinct in the sound of the wind, and the crying gradually subsided. Liu Ruyan walked quickly towards the forest path on the other side. When he passed the bamboo forest, he slowed down, quietly approached and listened. He looked around and saw that there was no one around, but he heard the conversation inside: "Xue'er , Dad knows that you resent us in your heart. Over the years, your mother and I have been very strict with you, teaching you martial arts and letting you take care of the housework. It’s just that the world is dangerous and we are really afraid that you will be bullied outside. Learn more. Martial arts are for self-defense. When we live in the mountains, you will feel lonely and depressed. There are no brothers or sisters around you. Dad has rarely been with you since you were a child. Dad really has unspeakable difficulties!" His words were gentle and seemed to be Full of guilt.
Then she heard Luo Xiangxue's sobbing voice: "Since you told me that I am not your biological child, then who are my biological parents? Where are they? Why did you abandon me? Tell me, what do you say?" She The trembling voice expressed extreme inner uneasiness.
At this time, I heard her mother wailing: "Xiaoxue, that winter, we found you in the sorghum field. You were wrapped in a cotton-padded jacket, and your little hands and face were red from the cold. We thought that someone must have abandoned you on purpose. "..." When she said this, she lowered her voice and glanced at the middle-aged man. She saw that his face was calm, but there was a trace of fire in his eyes. He stood quietly on the spot, seemingly lost in thought. Seeing that his expression remained normal, the woman continued, "We looked around to see if there was anyone nearby. We thought your biological parents were hiding nearby. We shouted loudly, but no one responded. We guessed , your biological parents must be in some kind of difficulty, otherwise how could they be willing to abandon their own flesh and blood? We looked closely at your cotton-padded jacket and found a note, which said, if a benefactor passes by, if you don't dislike it, please Please find our poor child! We really can’t raise the child, so we hope kindhearted people can treat her well! We kneel down to thank you for your kindness! So, we took you home, and since then, we have not given birth to another son or a half," she said. When he finished, his face was filled with tears and he looked at Luo Xiangxue journeyingly.
Liu Ruyan hid behind a clump of bamboo and listened attentively. She pushed aside a tent of bamboo branches and glanced at the three people. The bamboo forest was very quiet and their conversation could be heard clearly. Suddenly, Luo Xiangxue knelt down in front of her parents and said: "Father, mother, your daughter is unfilial. You have raised your daughter. She shouldn't blame you, but she doesn't understand why they abandoned me? Mom, I don't blame you, I really don't blame you!" She raised her head with tears in her eyes. He looked at his mother.
The wind blows through the bamboo forest, the fallen leaves flutter, and the lonely mountains and fields are filled with the desolation of autumn. Liu Ruyan was shocked when he saw the true love in this world. He was filled with emotion. He couldn't stay here for long. He was about to turn around and leave when suddenly a man's voice sounded from behind him: "Who are you?" The man's voice was deep and deep. , with a vigilant coldness.
Liu Ruyan was startled, knowing that his whereabouts had been discovered. He slowly turned around, only to see that it was Luo Xiangxue's father. This middle-aged man had a stern look on his face and an alert look in his eyes, staring intently. Liu Ruyan.
Liu Ruyan's whereabouts were exposed, and she was secretly upset, but she didn't avoid his gaze and said, "I'm Liu Ruyan." He had to give his name.
The middle-aged man stood still and asked in a deep voice: "What are you doing here sneakily?"
"I'm just passing by here." He didn't want the other party to know that he and Luo Xiangxue knew each other, so as not to cause unnecessary misunderstandings.
"Passing by? Very few people come here. Why are you hiding behind the bamboo bushes and eavesdropping? I think you'd better tell the truth, otherwise..." He stopped talking, and there was a sharp color in his eyes. . He stared at the sword on Liu Ruyan's back, looking very alert.
Liu Ruyan was slightly startled, and said in a neither humble nor arrogant tone: "What I said is true. If this elder brother doesn't believe it, I don't need to explain anymore." Seeing that Luo Xiangxue was safe and sound, he felt much more at ease, expecting that his parents were there. By my side, nothing will go wrong again. He just wanted to leave here as soon as possible and return to the inn at the foot of the mountain.
He cupped his fists and said to the middle-aged man: "I have something to do, so I'll take my leave now." After that, he turned around and left, but the middle-aged man said again: "Wait a minute!"
Liu Ruyan didn't turn around and said, "Brother, is there anything else you can do?"
The middle-aged man said: "Can I see the sword on your back?" His eyes never left the sword on Liu Ruyan's back.
Liu Ruyan said: "This is just a very ordinary sword. What's there to see?" As soon as he finished speaking, the middle-aged man slowly walked over with a serious expression on his face, as if he was looking at a newly caught man. Thieves.
Liu Ruyan didn't want to get too entangled with him, and walked towards the green lake outside the bamboo forest without looking back.
Suddenly, a woman shouted: "Brother Liu?"
Liu Ruyan's heart suddenly trembled. He had heard that it was Luo Xiangxue's voice. He suddenly looked back and saw Luo Xiangxue standing under the bamboo bushes, looking at him dreamily. She may have realized that her father was beside her, so she immediately stopped talking. Didn't her shouting indicate that she knew Liu Ruyan! In this way, their acquaintance can no longer be hidden.
Liu Ruyan looked at her, frowned, and was about to agree, when she saw the color on the middle-aged man's face suddenly changed. He turned to look at his daughter and asked in a deep voice: "What, do you know each other?" He stared at Luo Xiangxue with a suspicious look on his face.
Luo Xiangxue's eyes drifted away, she bit her lips and nodded: "Well, Brother Liu and I met at the mountain inn." She looked up at Liu Ruyan, with a faint red glow on her face, as if she was a little embarrassed. .
At this time, the middle-aged woman came closer and looked at Liu Ruyan. She saw that he had handsome features and jade trees facing the wind, and he looked like a handsome young man. Then she glanced at Luo Xiangxue, and saw her daughter's eyes shining with red clouds on her face, and her heart was filled with joy. She seemed to have guessed something. With a woman's natural sensitivity to emotions, she saw a different kind of softness in her daughter's eyes, a color that could only appear in the eyes of people who are in love.
She hesitated and said: "Young hero, how do you know my Xiaoxue?"
Liu Ruyan was about to answer when Luo Xiangxue suddenly took over: "Mom, didn't I just say that Brother Liu and I met at the foot of the mountain. I was eating in the inn at noon that day, but I was attacked by a drunk man. Fortunately, Brother Liu stepped forward and drove the strong man away. So, we became friends!" She looked at Liu Ruyan with a smile and winked at him, Liu Ruyan was stunned when he heard this , immediately understood the meaning of her words, and had to cooperate with her and nodded and said: "Back to Auntie, Xiangmei is right, we met at the inn at the foot of the mountain."
The middle-aged man frowned slightly, stared at Liu Ruyan and said: "I think the young hero is very energetic and powerful, and he must have extraordinary martial arts skills. I wonder where the young hero is going?"
Liu Ruyan had no choice but to tell the truth: "I came up the mountain to find my master."
The middle-aged man said: "Oh, have you found it?"
Liu Ruyan shook her head and said: "Not yet, maybe he has gone back on his own. This junior will not bother you anymore! Farewell!" After that, he bowed his hands to everyone.
Luo Xiangxue said anxiously: "Brother Liu, I'll follow you!" She walked quickly towards Liu Ruyan.
The middle-aged woman cried out with a grimace: "Xue'er, don't you want your parents anymore? You just came back and are leaving now?" Her eyes were full of love, but also a bit weak and fearful.
Luo Xiangxue had just taken a few steps when she heard her mother's call. She stopped immediately and slowly turned back to look at her mother. With a sad look on her face, she shouted to her: "Mom, I want to be with Brother Liu. Please forgive my daughter for being unfilial." , my daughter will come back to visit you."
