The sky gradually turned white, and in front of the house in the east of the city, the carriage drove farther into the night. When the sound of the carriage's wheels running over the stone slabs could no longer be heard, Huaifenghua led Mu Qing into the gate.
Walking towards the depths of the house, Mu Qing looked at the scenery hidden in the blue sky on the eve of dawn, his eyes were really overwhelmed, and he couldn't help but sigh softly: "It's really big in here."
The corners of Huaifenghua's lips curled up, and she said thoughtfully: "There is an aura of formation in it. My sister really paid attention to it."
Because of Mu Qing, the relationship between Huaifenghua and Wang Yeqing has heated up rapidly in the past few days, and they have begun to treat each other like sisters.
The only formation that Mu Qing has seen so far is the Spiritual Mist Formation in the Ten Thousand Flowers Valley. Hearing this, he couldn't help but focus his eyes, and he did see something strange.
There are various winding paths and revolving corridor bridges in this courtyard that connect each other. If you are not familiar with it, you will most likely get lost in it.
"These are just some superficial mazes. If someone breaks through forcefully, there's nothing you can do about it. Of course, if someone just flies by from the sky, it's hard to tell what's strange here."
Wang Yeqing walked in front and continued: "After Mu Qing left Zhuque City, I bought a total of four houses in the east of the city. This one is the largest, so I arranged some simple mazes. Everyone currently lives here. .”
Mu Qing nodded, feeling admiration in his heart. He had already visited the house that Mrs. Wang bought for him. The other party was not only able to meet his conditions, but also perfected the details that he had not considered. This ability was often revealed at first sight. , but the longer you stay, the more you will notice the difference.
"Now we don't have enough manpower here. If we stay together, we can still take care of each other. Mrs. Wang's work is really admirable."
Xie Henhe, who was following behind, spoke his mind. Mu Qing looked back and nodded to her with a smile.
Xie Henhe looked a little unnatural, glanced at Mu Qing's side, and said softly: "Has your sister been found?"
This time he was injured and captured. Xie Henhe believed that his strength was inferior to others, and he didn't have many unwarranted emotions. But what Mu Qing did next made her think about whether she was worth what he did.
Facing this man whom she once taught archery to, Xie Henhe knew that the gap in strength between the two would only get bigger in the future. Even now, she could not help much with her strength...
"The peony is at her uncle's place. It's very safe." Wang Yeqing, who was leading the way, had already stopped in front of a courtyard gate. Mu Qing smelled the faint fragrance of orchids and returned softly.
Xie Henhe hummed softly, and the way he was about to speak but hesitated was noticed by Wang Yeqing who turned around.
The corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and she understood Xie Henhe's current mood almost instantly.
When her eyes met with Huaifenghua's, she said softly: "The first turning point in this matter a few days ago is that Xiuwei and the others did not listen to my words and acted without authorization, otherwise Instructor Xie would not have come back to rescue them and were targeted by Ji Xiu. .”
Huaifenghua nodded at the side, "I wonder if Instructor Xie feels that it has burdened him?"
Seeing the eyes of his aunt and Mrs. Wang, Mu Qing realized it later, looked at Xie Henhe and said: "If I hadn't met you, instructor, in time, I'm afraid Sister Yueshan and the others would have been in danger that day. The current situation will not be passive. The instructors play a big role in that.”
"Don't call me instructor anymore." Xie Henhe smiled bitterly.
"Then I'll call you Sister Xie." Mu Qing blinked and finally felt her emotional state belatedly.
Xie Henhe nodded, raised his head and saw Wang Yeqing smiling at him, and couldn't help but feel a little dazed.
From the time when she first came to Suzaku on guard, to now when she is accepted as a fellow traveler, Mrs. Wang's attitude has changed unknowingly.
Xie Henhe considers himself not a person who hesitates in doing things, and he never regrets his choices.
But what happened that night in the swamp forest had changed a lot of her choices little by little. It was probably the most impulsive thing she had ever done in her life.
Feeling the gentle kindness conveyed by everyone, Xie Henhe gritted his teeth, raised his head and looked at the man in front of him, and said in a deep voice: "Since the words have come to this point, let's just talk about it. I am only a second-grade spiritual being. Yueshan and the others can’t protect her.”
"I don't think it's worth it." She shook her head, as if to confirm her thoughts, she nodded heavily and said, "My current ability is indeed not worthy of your treatment."
When Huaifenghua heard this and looked at Wang Yeqing, the two women explained and nodded slightly.
Regarding this matter, Huai Fenghua did feel that Mu Qing was too generous before, but now it seems that without contact, one cannot simply measure a person's value based on his role.
No! Some things should not be priced in the first place.
Thinking of this, Huai Fenghua admired Xie Henhe's high character.
Mu Qing looked at the woman in front of him who was breathing much softer after finishing speaking, and suddenly smiled and asked: "Instructor Xie, why do you think you were given the chance to choose that night?"
Xie Henhe frowned, raised her eyes, and said with the same doubts in her eyes: "I thought you lacked manpower at first, but now..." At the end of the sentence, she couldn't find the answer, so she simply shook her head and smiled,
Mu Qing raised his face, glanced at Wang Yeqing and his aunt, and finally landed on Xie Henhe again, and said seriously: "That night, I did say that the instructor would be Mrs. Wang's helper, but in fact, even if you refuse, I will Let you go."
Xie Henhe pursed his lips and looked at him.
"I have never said that, and maybe you, the instructor, have never felt that during the years in Hidden Valley, you, the instructor, are the only ones who tell everyone to cherish their own lives. From then on..."
Mu Qing looked at Xie Henhe's eyes trembling slightly, with a nervous expression on his face, and couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Since then, I have been thinking that if I become my instructor in private, I will definitely be a gentle woman."
"So, I'm willing to help you, not because I need you to do anything. It's just because I want to."
The atmosphere in the room did not develop in an ambiguous direction. When Xie Henhe heard what Mu Qing said, his eyes became clearer and brighter. He smiled refreshingly and said, "If this is the case, it is indeed my luck."
"No." Mu Qing shook his head and said softly: "Although this channel pill has been refined, no one can tell what will happen. There will still be great risks. Fortunately, my aunt is here. "
Xie Henhe turned sideways and bowed seriously to Huaifenghua: "If everything is risky, what will happen next is like rain from heaven to me."
Seeing Xie Henhe's solemn face, Wang Yeqing couldn't help but think of the butcher in Qingchuanguan Town. He sighed softly and said with deep feeling: "If I hadn't encountered an unexpected encounter, I would have been like you if I wanted to break through the spiritual realm. I would have faced the same thing. Shackles. So you, the forerunner, have borne this risk for the rest of us."
Those of us...
Mu Qing deeply believed that anyone who longed for freedom did not want to have a shackles placed around their neck, so although the cooperation with Hidden Valley was still relatively stable, they still had to do what they should do step by step.
After entering the courtyard gate, the cold fragrance hits your nose.
Before Mu Qing could look for the fragrance, he saw a figure flash beside him. When he caught up with her, Huaifenghua was already squatting in front of a pot of flowers, and he exclaimed in shock: "It turns out to be Flying Crane Orchid."
Flying Crane Orchid? Mu Qing frowned and looked at Wang Yeqing, who also shook his head slightly.
When he heard Wang Yeqing say that everyone was together, he thought that Miss Tan'er should also be in the yard here, and she was no stranger to these interesting orchids placed in the yard.
He even learned from Yu Xiaoshu that for a certain period of time, Miss Tan'er supported everyone's livelihood by selling the orchids she planted.
"Auntie, is this some kind of rare elixir?" Mu Qing tried hard to find various prescriptions in his mind.
Huaifenghua stood up, rolled her eyes at Mu Qing, and said softly: "Growing flowers is the best way to nourish one's nature. It's so vulgar to use them as medicine at every turn."
It was also the first time for Wang Yeqing to see such a wind-bearing flower. He chuckled and asked, "This orchid should have been planted by my adopted daughter Xiaotan. I wonder what's so different about it in your eyes, sister?"
Huaifenghua once again focused her gaze on the pots of orchids behind her, her eyes getting brighter and brighter, and she praised repeatedly: "In terms of grade, the orchids here are all of high quality. The most surprising thing is the orchids. There are many kinds and different growth habits. Take the pot of flying crane orchid in front of you as an example. It likes a cool and humid environment. In Suzaku City in the midsummer month, you can grow it until its petals are thick, plump and moist, and soaked with fragrance. You don't know how to grow it. How much thought does a flower person put into it?”
Huaifenghua said at the end, without concealing her admiration for Yu Xiaotan, and said with emotion: "Sister, this adopted daughter should be born with a pair of skillful hands in dealing with flowers and plants. If you can come to my Wanhua Valley, what kind of flowers and plants can you raise?" No."
He does not mean that.
Wang Yeqing's eyes lit up. The poison in Yu Xiaotan's body was cured. However, because of the time in the old hospital, he could not get out of the shadow in his heart. He always felt that she had caused everyone trouble.
Can this be considered a burden?
Wang Yeqing suddenly glanced at Mu Qing beside him. This boy seemed to agree with her idea. Some things in this world should be motivated by passion rather than profit.
If Xiaotan can be allowed to go to the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers and learn some basic breathing skills, no, even if she doesn't learn it, she can be allowed to deal with flowers, plants and elixirs every day, and she will definitely be very happy.
"Sister, can I take what you say seriously?" Wang Yeqing suddenly asked seriously.
Mu Qing came to his senses and said softly: "Miss Xiao Tan will probably be left with a shadow after this incident. It would be great if she could go to the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers."
With Mu Qing's hurried endorsement, there was no reason for Huaifenghua not to agree. She bluntly said that when she returned, she would take Yu Xiaotan back to Wanhua Valley.
The two women looked at each other and smiled, and there was a silent feeling of deep sisterly affection. However, the person who was the bond between the two women did not think so deeply at all. He just felt that being by their side made the whole person feel happy. Your mood will feel much better for no reason.
At this moment, a burst of bitter medicinal fragrance penetrated the barrier and the fragrance of flowers lingered. When Mu Qing looked around, he happened to see a bright light rising in the room at the end of the small courtyard.
Xie Henhe, who had been paying attention to Mu Qing unconsciously, said softly: "It's Yue Shan. She got up early when she knew you and Master Gu were coming, so she wanted to make breakfast for you."
Mu Qing smiled knowingly and said: "I just practiced all night, and after I had eaten and drank enough, I thanked you, sister, for protecting the law."
