Night falls.
When Lu Lu was draped in moon gauze and pushed open the door with exhaustion, he was suddenly hit by a burst of fragrance.
That's what the food tastes like.
She was stunned for a few breaths, and then she came to her senses. The corners of her mouth slightly raised, and her eyebrows suddenly became gentle.
Regardless of being reserved, Lu Lu lifted up the hem of his skirt with his left hand and quickly walked into the inner courtyard, turning his head and looking around.
In the courtyard, Jiang Yan heard the commotion. As he put down the last plate of food, he looked sideways at the girl who was approaching little by little, and said in an unusually gentle tone:
"Go wash up quickly.
"I cooked your favorite dishes tonight."
Lu Lu blinked, his vision became blurred and a little hazy. Looking at the man who was within easy reach, he felt that the joy in his heart was rising more and more, and it was about to burst.
"Son..."
The girl did not immediately follow Jiang Yan's words. She took three steps and two steps at a time, and plunged into his arms, wrapping her arms around him like a baby bird returning to the forest.
"How old you are.
"Don't be ashamed even if you're ashamed."
Jiang Yan took the opportunity to wrap the girl in his arms and joked casually, but the smile on his face became brighter.
After a while, he let go of Lu Lu, lowered his head and pressed his chin against her forehead, took a deep breath, and said in a gentle tone that could not be concealed:
"I'm back."
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After rubbing their ears and temples together.
After enjoying dinner with satisfaction, the two made a pot of tea and began to share their experiences during this period.
Under Jiang Yan's brief explanation, Lu Lu learned about the "Benefit Beast", the desert oasis, the Yinfeng Bandit, and the drought in Lieyun City.
"Actually, it's not just like Lieyun City."
Lu Lu blinked, as if he was remembering something, and his expression was no longer as relaxed as before:
"There are also refugees here in Nanyan City."
“They all had their own houses, fields, gentle wives, lovely children, and they were good farmers.
“But the coming of drought or other disasters destroyed these, leaving these people without a way to survive. They arrived at Nanyan City by luck or perseverance.
"But here, there's not that much hope."
No matter what era or world, the situation at the bottom is the same... After listening to Lu Lu's words silently, Jiang Yan sighed silently, then looked at her carefully for a few breaths, and said slowly:
"It seems that you have experienced some things during this time."
I can't say this without the corresponding experience.
Lu Lu became embarrassed and seemed a little nervous. She glanced at Jiang Yan cautiously, then lowered her head and said in a wrong tone:
"Sir, I...I didn't listen to you.
"During this period, I came into contact with a lot of strangers."
Before Jiang Yan went to Lieyun City, he had told her to practice martial arts at home if it was not necessary.
In this way, most of the trouble can be avoided.
"Tell me about it." Jiang Yan looked at Lu Lu angrily and amusedly, deliberately emphasizing his tone and making his expression serious.
He was also curious about what kind of experience Lu Lu had recently.
“Mainly there are two.”
Lu Lu took a deep breath and began to tell:
"There are too many refugees in the city. Many people have no food to eat and many of them will starve to death in a day. I...I have seen many. The sergeants used large, tall and wide vehicles to transport them many times before they could transport them. The bodies were cleared.
"Well, I have come into contact with these people, and they are all pitiful. Most of them are pitiful. They can't find a job to support themselves, they don't meet any kind-hearted people to do good, and they can only die of constant weakness and hunger.
"so……"
After a pause, Lu Lu pursed his lips and continued:
"So, I exchanged the money that the young master left for me for cultivation into food, and set up a porridge shed around the Chamber of Commerce."
Speaking of this, Lu Lu's voice gradually became quieter until it disappeared. She lowered her head and did not look at the man opposite.
That's it, this is nothing... Jiang Yan shook his head gently and was about to comfort Lu Lu with a few words. He would support her in such matters and hire a few people from the Chamber of Commerce to protect her and prevent accidents.
However, the words came to his mouth and stopped again.
Jiang Yan narrowed his eyes and asked in a calm voice:
"If you have contacted anyone else, let's finish it together."
Lu Lu should know her very well. When it comes to giving alms to others and setting up a porridge shed, she most likely knows that she will support it.
So, what was the reason for that erroneous attitude just now?
She said before: There are two main groups of strangers she comes into contact with. Those who make her feel out of control, or who hesitate whether to continue contacting them, are probably the latter.
Sure enough, when he heard Jiang Yan's questioning, Lu Lu's demeanor showed an obvious strangeness, he was both wary and close at the same time.
She pondered for a few breaths and then spoke carefully:
“While doing charity work, I met a man and a woman who were very friendly to me. They not only helped me with things, but also suppressed some villains with bad intentions.
“The important thing is that they also taught me a skill that can assist my practice.
“They also said that they came from a disintegrated force called Qingqiu Dao.
"Sir, have you ever heard of such a force?"
Jiang Yan, who was originally worried because Lu Lu was taught the technique indiscriminately by a stranger, was stunned for a moment unconsciously.
Qingqiu Road? When he heard the name, two faces with impressions immediately appeared in his mind, as well as the traditional characteristics of this Taoist tradition:
Most of the disciples were good people, but most of them were poor.
Without answering Lu Lu's question immediately, Jiang Yan asked instead:
"When did you meet them?"
"About half a month ago." Lu Lu thought for a moment and said firmly.
The time was also right. Jiang Yan nodded slightly and asked as if to confirm:
"Among those two people, the man is tall with disheveled black hair, and the woman is short, but not bad looking.
"Well, they should all be wearing loose green robes, and there is a bamboo forest mark on the left chest."
"Ah..." Lu Lu's eyes widened:
"Master, do you know them?"
"I met you halfway." Jiang Yan coughed lightly, recounted the experience in the desert in detail, and ended with:
"Xu Shaonian and Jiang Xue are trustworthy. You can continue to ask them for help with this matter."
He guessed in a positive tone:
“I think they would be happy with that.
"According to the characteristics of Qingqiu Dao's merit method, these two guys should also be able to obtain corresponding benefits during this process."
"That's it..." Lu Lu looked thoughtful when he heard this.
"There's more." Jiang Yan actively gave Lu Lu suggestions:
"Not all refugees are good people. Although Xu and Jiang are helping, they are still not thorough and accidents may happen. We still have to hire some people from the Chamber of Commerce to maintain order."
"Ah? Is this going to be troublesome?" Lu Lu was a little moved, but also a little hesitant.
"No trouble."
Jiang Yan heard this and said:
"This is the Chamber of Commerce. Everything depends on money. I will announce a task in Baihe Hall tomorrow. If you pay enough, someone will come."
Even if no one comes, Zhao Yuanba and Miao Xiaohong can be hired as coolies... He added silently in his heart.
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PS: Thank you to Gu Fengyue for your monthly ticket, thank you for your support.
