The sun was setting in the west and dusk was approaching. A man and a woman came to the bank of Cuiyun Lake outside Zixia Valley. The two of them were walking in a hurry, as if they were in a hurry. The blue sky and white clouds are reflected in the clear water by the lake, and the figures of the two people are also reflected.
These two people were Liu Ruyan and Luo Xiangxue who came out of the bamboo forest. Luo Xiangxue looked preoccupied. After walking for a while, she couldn't help but look back at the familiar green bamboo forest. Her father and mother stood by the forest and waved goodbye to them. Although she tried to persuade them to stay, she had no choice but to make up her mind to go. They had no choice but to let go.
Liu Ruyan saw that Luo Xiangxue was infatuated with him and was so brave. He could no longer escape his inner emotions. Thinking about how he wanted to abandon her and leave quietly before, he felt ashamed. He was a dignified man, not as good as a weak woman. It's really embarrassing to love and hate. He secretly swore in his heart that he would protect the infatuated woman next to him and protect her throughout his life. No matter how many storms there are in the future, he is fearless!
Liu Ruyan suddenly looked at her affectionately and said, "Xiangmei, thank you!" He gently took Luo Xiangxue's soft and warm hand. The two hands were clasped together.
Luo Xiangxue's emotions had calmed down, and the tears on her face had dried. At this moment, her pretty face turned red, and her heart was trembling slightly. She felt a warm current instantly reaching the muscles and veins in her body, and she also felt affectionately. Looking back at Liu Ruyan, she asked shyly: "Why are you thanking me? Brother Liu, why are you so polite to me? It sounds awkward to me." She blinked her bright eyes and held her hands tighter.
Liu Ruyan looked directly into her eyes, her eyes soft but firm: "In order to be with me, you did not hesitate to leave your parents who raised you. Thank you for being so infatuated with me. I know you are a good girl. Don't worry, I will definitely I will never let you down, we will be together forever for the rest of our lives!" He said it sincerely and passionately, obviously making great determination.
Luo Xiangxue was so moved that she bit her lip, smiled, nodded, and threw herself into Liu Ruyan's arms. Liu Ruyan hugged her tightly, and their two hearts were intertwined.
The mountain wind is biting, and there are already traces of coolness between the sky and the earth. The empty mountains are hazy, and the night birds are returning to their nests. The horses under the willow tree not far away are flicking their tails and eating green grass leisurely. They seem to sense that their master has arrived, and they look up. To this side, he let out a light hiss from his mouth.
Luo Xiangxue gently closed her eyes in Liu Ruyan's arms, immersed in the sweet fantasy of love, and her heart was full of expectations. The happiness a woman wants is to stay and fly together with the man she loves. At this moment, her previous frustration and sadness were completely replaced by this sudden and huge happiness. She was fully prepared for the future.
The smile ruffled her hair, and the wisps of faint hair fragrance made Liu Ruyan intoxicated, and her heart felt like a deer. The warm fragrance of nephrite in her arms made him uneasy. His face was burning, and he felt the wind blowing from the edge of the green lake. With the fragrance of water plants, the two hugged tightly, enjoying each other's warmth and the rare tranquility between heaven and earth.
Liu Ruyan said softly: "Xiangmei, I know you are very sad. Our fate is like this. We can't escape the arrangement of fate. From now on, I will be with you no matter where we are in the world." He sighed quietly, "You know what? , in fact, what I’m most worried about is that I can’t bring you a stable life. You know that I bear an sworn hatred and have a little sister whose whereabouts are unknown. My life is destined to be wandering. I really don’t want you to Suffer with me." He murmured, resting his chin on Luo Xiangxue's hair.
Luo Xiangxue smiled and said softly: "Brother Liu, I am not afraid of hardship. As long as I can be with you for a long time, no matter how many winds and rains there are, I am not afraid. You know, since that day we met in Moon Bay, I You know I’m in love with you, you’re the one I’m looking for!”
Liu Ruyan stroked her shoulder, stared at her affectionately, and said quietly: "Xiangmei, your words are enough. People are in the world, and they can't help themselves. I can't let you follow me into danger. You have to promise me." , when we meet the master and the flower girl, you can live with them for the time being. After I kill my enemy, we will find a quiet place and live a good life!" He stared at Luo Xiangxue's bright eyes and slowly leaned forward. Kissed her forehead.
Luo Xiangxue's eyes were charming, and she slowly closed her eyes. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, her cheeks were flushed, and her red lips were slightly opened in quiet anticipation. Liu Ruyan couldn't help but kiss her red lips gently. The two lips were entangled together, and the two hearts melted into each other.
In the distance, the middle-aged couple beside the bamboo forest is no longer visible. The mountain breeze is getting colder, and there is already a bit of chill in the world.
Liu Ruyan looked at the green lake in front of him. The sky was no longer as clear as before. He said quietly: "This place is so beautiful! If we could avoid the entanglements of grudges in the world, how great it would be to live here!" Seeing the beautiful scenery in front of him, Liu Ruyan said Suddenly I felt emotional.
Luo Xiangxue said longingly: "Then after you have avenged your great revenge and found my little sister, the three of us will come here to live in seclusion, like those literati and wealthy foreigners, living a leisurely life without fighting! Brother Liu, what do you think? Okay?" Her eyes were shining and she looked up at Liu Ruyan.
Liu Ruyan felt hot in her heart, smiled and nodded: "Okay, I promise you, after I settle my grudges, if I can find my little sister again, the three of us will never be separated again." There was also a glimmer of hope in his eyes. Wing, yearning for a better life in the future.
The sky is getting dark, water birds are chirping and flying down by the lake, catkins are flying in the mountains and fields, showing endless desolation in this lonely mountain.
The two people came to the horse, held the reins, and adjusted the saddle. Luo Xiangxue said: "Have you discovered the whereabouts of Uncle Chu?"
"After you went home, I searched around the lake and found no trace of the master. It seems that he may have returned to the inn." He suddenly thought of the seriously ill weirdo he had seen in the mountains and forests before. I wanted to take the road to see him before leaving, but I thought I had promised him to keep it a secret, so I gave up.
"It's getting late, so let's go back quickly! Maybe everyone is impatient for waiting." Luo Xiangxue combed the horse's mane with her five fingers. The horse shook its head docilely, blinking and enjoying the caress of its owner.
Liu Ruyan nodded and said: "Let's go, it will get dark if we delay any longer. They should worry. Uncle Xu's family is leaving for home, and we have to see them off." He seemed a little sad, "After this separation, I don’t know when we can meet again!”
The two men untied their reins and straddled their saddles, got on their horses, shouted, turned their horses' heads, and galloped toward the mountain road. The sound of horse hooves was extremely loud in the silent forest of the empty mountain. They galloped along the way they came, and soon they reached the hillside of Zhongnan Mountain, where they could vaguely see the small town of Xianrenju ten miles away.
The sky was getting darker and darker, the wind was cold and miserable, the two of them looked at each other and smiled, they were even more anxious to hit the horse, and they had already reached the foot of the mountain before they had a cup of tea. The streets of Xianrenju are dimly lit, and some shops have long been closed. Only the inns and pubs are still noisy. The famous Xianrenju is the largest and most luxurious inn in the area. Diners gather in the lobby, and the sound of drinking and guessing can be heard endlessly.
The two tied up their horses and quickly stepped into the lobby. Liu Ruyan searched the crowd, but could not see the shadow of his master Chu Yunfei. He looked up to the second floor, and there was no one in the aisle. The shopkeeper was busy playing with the abacus in front of the counter, checking the account books, and glanced at the table from time to time, just in case someone was quietly placing orders.
Liu Ruyan stepped forward and asked: "Brother the shopkeeper, help me check if a guest named Xu Feng has checked out?"
The shopkeeper said with a smile: "Are you talking about the Mr. Xu who lives in the Flower Shadow Room on the second floor?" He flipped through the account book, nodded and said, "Oh, earlier this afternoon, Mr. Xu checked out with a group of five or six people. You know? Yes? What do you want to do with him? "
Liu Ruyan said: "I am his friend. I came here specially to see him. Thank you very much, shopkeeper."
Luo Xiangxue said: "Have they all gone back? It seems that we came back late. We can't see Uncle Chu either. Could it be that he hasn't come back?" She looked at Liu Ruyan with confusion on her face.
Liu Ruyan thought thoughtfully and said: "Let's wait in the inn, they will definitely come back. Xiangmei, are you hungry? We have been running out for a day, let's eat something first!"
Luo Xiangxue felt her stomach was empty, nodded and said: "Brother Liu, I'm not hungry yet, you can eat, I'll stay with you!"
"We have walked such a long way, how can we not be hungry? No matter what, we still have to fill our stomachs." Liu Ruyan looked at her with pity in his eyes.
"I have no appetite, so I watched you eat. You are tired too, so take a good rest after eating. Maybe Uncle Chu and Menghua will be back soon." Luo Xiangxue blinked, looking energetic.
Liu Ruyan called the waiter over and ordered three-flavored hard dishes and a pot of aged daughter's red wine. It was dinner time and the lobby was extremely busy. The two waiters were busy running around and were sweating profusely. He stopped a waiter when he was passing by and asked if he had seen a tall old man with gray hair and a skinny face. The waiter thought for a moment and suddenly realized that a tall, skinny old man had indeed been here this afternoon. in the store, but then went out with a group of people, including men and women. After saying goodbye to each other at the door, a group of men and women got on two carriages. The tall old man did not get on, and the same young woman went south.
Hearing what he said, Liu Ruyan seemed to have guessed something, and he said to Luo Xiangxue: "It seems that the master must have sent Uncle Xu and the others away, and went elsewhere with Menghua, but they will go again where?"
Luo Xiangxue comforted: "Uncle Chu must know that we are coming back to look for them. We must be coming back, so we can just wait here with peace of mind!"
Liu Ruyan nodded silently, feeling more at ease.
The wine and food were quickly served on the table. Luo Xiangxue poured a full glass for Liu Ruyan, and then poured it for herself silently. Liu Ruyan remained silent and just stared at her quietly. The lights in the hall were swaying, and the wine and food were fragrant. The cold wind blew outside the window. Luo Xiangxue glanced at the dark night outside, raised her glass and said, "Brother Liu, I'd like to give you a drink!" She raised her glass to invite him, Liu Ruyan smiled slightly, raised his glass in return, and the two of them covered their mouths. Drink it all in one gulp.
The food on the table was fragrant. Liu Ruyan was already hungry. She picked up the food with chopsticks and put it into Luo Xiangxue's bowl. She said, "Sister Xiang, stop thinking about those unhappy things and eat something quickly!"
"I really have no appetite, Brother Liu, please eat more." She looked at Liu Ruyan with a smile.
Liu Ruyan comforted her and said: "Are you still brooding about your life experience? Let me tell you, don't be unhappy. Although your adoptive parents concealed your life experience from you, they have been kind to you after all, Xiangmei. , This kind of kindness is so great, you shouldn't resent them." He said, picking up the jug and filling Luo Xiangxue's cup, and then filling it himself. He really didn't want to see her looking depressed.
