When we returned to the restaurant, it was already dark, and there were almost no people walking on the street. There was a feeling of sleepiness everywhere, but it still couldn't stop Su Yan's childish excitement of returning home. Su Yan jumped in and ran in the door.
, the steps suddenly stopped.
There was a gloomy atmosphere everywhere in the tavern and the backyard, and there was no trace of popularity.
Zuo Qing's eyebrows were slightly cold, and he carefully looked around, "Is he asleep?"
Su Yan immediately rushed into Su Ming's room, but there was no one there. It was already late at night, and there was no reason for the master to not be in the tavern, but where would he go? Zuo Qing lit up the fire fold and led her in. Wherever the fire touched, there was only
I saw that the table was covered with ink, the pen and paper fell to the ground, the candles on the candlestick were burned out, and the underwear was gone. The place was filled with dust and there was no life.
Su Yan was worried and said to himself: "Where can he go? Why didn't he tell me? Could it be that he encountered something...unexpected?!"
Zuo Qing said: "Looking at this situation, it is obvious that he wrote a letter in a hurry, maybe to inform you, but it just happened that we missed the letter. From the personal belongings that were taken away, we can conclude that he was not attacked.
, but left well prepared, but in such a hurry before leaving, maybe there was something urgent." Even though he said this, he was full of doubts.
Su Yan had been unable to use her brain since she saw the chaos in the room. At this time, Zuo Qing's explanation finally made her wake up, and she finally relaxed. "He has no friends or relatives.
What urgent matter could make him in such a hurry?"
Zuo Qing comforted her and said: It's useless to think too much. Let's go ask the neighbors early tomorrow morning and maybe we can know where he is." Just as he was talking, Su Yan suddenly found a piece of paper with ink under the table, and immediately picked it up. It turned out to be
The letter left by Master read as follows:
The sky is vast and the fields are vast, and my Hongxing has been dug into the wall! I left here just because the person I loved most when I was young was forced to marry that rich old man. I have a parental engagement with that Hongxing, and I can't do it.
I was poached and my ancestors were disgraced. I must seek justice for my teacher, otherwise I will have a big wedding banquet and let the neighbors in the street know that I am also a bloody tough guy! Speaking of which, Zuo Qing’s son is a
Liar! I finally know who he is. We have saved him and raised him for so long, but he has been kept in the dark all this time! Grandpa! He is actually the director of Seven Senses Academy! This time we found a treasure.
We are kind to him, you pester him well, and no matter what, you have to let him leave a place for you in the academy. When he comes back from marrying for his master in the future, he must go to Ruoshui and join you! Disciple, please remember, thank you in advance for my master's side.
.
Master, Su Ming.
Su Yan was stunned, "When did Master get a red apricot?"
"Maybe it's the fingertips that are used to marry..."
Su Yan tilted his head and turned the letter over in front of the firelight, "Good guy, the romantic hero saved the beauty. When he got a wife, he forgot about his apprentice. All of them have no conscience!"
Zuo Qing's eyes stayed on the letter, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. But then he thought about whether those suspicious people in Tsing Yi were sent by Su Ming...
The next day, the spring light was bright, the sun was hanging in the east, and everything on the earth was beginning to wake up.
Early in the morning, Su Yan was suddenly woken up by the noise. She could only hear the ping-pong-pong-pong noise outside. She walked to the front hall, rubbing her eyes. She couldn't help but widen her eyes and became energetic. She saw Li Gui
They hired a few people and were taking off the plaque and replacing it with their own plaque. Su Yan quickly rushed over to stop it, "What are you doing? This is my family's plaque. You are rebelling!"
Li Gui snorted coldly: "What are you arguing about? Your master lost the bet, and now he has disappeared. Naturally, this restaurant will be mortgaged to me. I can change it if I want, and you have nothing to do with it!"
Su Yan was furious, "My master was possessed by a ghost and ran away from home. It must have been you who poisoned him!"
Li Gui just laughed at her anger and gibberish, and sneered: "Crazy girl, you really won't shed tears until you see the coffin. Let me tell you this, your master's old sweetheart broke the engagement, and he is rushing to steal the bride. If you don't believe it, go on your own."
Ask him, why bother here, don't stop me from making a fortune!"
Su Yan was so angry that she clenched her fists and was about to go up to stop her. Suddenly a pair of big hands grasped her fists, and a warmth rushed into her heart. Only then did her violent mood ease, but tears were already welling up in her eyes. He nodded at her.
His eyes were filled with infinite gentleness, as if all the troubles of the world were at peace with him.
Li Gui had always disliked him, and this time he came to help Su Yan again. He felt extremely uncomfortable, "The pretty boy is here to help again, get out of here!"
"This is the last time we meet." Zuo Qing said calmly, "Su Yan will go to Rongguo with me, and he will live in Ruoshui forever. I guess we will never see him again."
Su Yan was shocked, "When did I promise you?" Zuo Qing ignored her, took her hand and walked straight into the backyard. Back in the room, Su Yan rolled up his sleeves and started interrogating her. Zuo Qing listened to her series of long shots and short shots.
, laughed and said: "No matter what, once you say something, it's hard to take it back. You'd better leave with me as soon as possible and stop their gossip."
Su Yan slumped down on the chair, with a sad look on his face, "You said, the family fortune that we managed to hold on to is just given away to others. Master doesn't feel sorry for me, I feel sorry for you!" Zuo Qing was about to say a few words of comfort, but the words were on his lips.
Su Yan suddenly changed the topic, "You think, if I go to find Master now, can I still catch up with him to steal the bride? I don't know what this red apricot looks like, is it as good-looking as me? But Master's taste is only at that level, I guess.
The appearance of this red apricot is just ordinary."
…
"But, Master has no place to stay, what does he mean?!"
Zuo Qing said: "Maybe he just doesn't want you to join in the fun. After all, he has his own plans."
Su Yan generally believed it and said no more.
Zuo Qing's eyes left the house and fell on the branches swaying in the wind in the courtyard, and he was filled with doubts.
The carriage swayed through the archway at the entrance of the town. Zuo Qing drove the car, looking at the road behind him from time to time. Su Yan looked at the town unwillingly, suddenly climbed up on the roof of the car, put his hands together and shouted: "Listen, Li Gui,
I will definitely make a fortune in Ruoshui! I will come back to redeem the restaurant, just wait for me!"
At the door of the restaurant in the town, Li Gui pouted at her, turned around and disappeared into the crowd of people going in and out. And among the crowd, a white figure walked out, looked at the direction they left, and held his hands in tears.
"This trip may take a long time," he said.
"One month? Two months?" she asked.
"The distance between the north and the south is about two thousand miles. It will take many days to get started quickly, not to mention the carriage loaded with goods. It will arrive in August at least. By the way, after arriving in Rongguo, we will first stop in Hongji Town. Have you ever
Is there an old friend there?"
"Old friend? Where did he come from?"
He was a little depressed and said with a wry smile: "I have old friends."
"Was he waiting for you?"
Zuo Qing was silent for a moment, shook his head and said, "Not sure."
The Chu State and the Rong State were thousands of miles apart, one in the south and the other in the north. Perhaps because he had traveled all night or caught a cold, Su Yan couldn't bear it and felt weak. He fell asleep in the carriage for several days, and the dry food he carried was almost exhausted.
Finally, we found a tea stall, stopped the carriage, and took a break.
Zuo Qing got out of the car and bought some steamed buns and dried meat. He also found some herbs nearby. After staying at the tea stall for a few hours, he got a small pot of medicinal soup and fed it to Su Yan. After drinking some stomach-warming, this
After he calmed down a bit, he opened his eyes and asked where he was.
Zuo Qing tucked the thin blanket for her and said: "I have just left Chu State. If I travel day and night, I can reach Ruoshui in less than a month. But depending on your situation, I am afraid you will have to slow down. This delay will
I don’t know when I will arrive.”
Su Yan was a little depressed: "After all, I have also practiced martial arts, but I didn't expect that I am not as good as a delicate young master like you! Now it's better, it's even more difficult to find a master!"
"The Six Kingdoms are so big that it is not easy to find someone. Please follow me to the academy to settle in. I will help you after everything is settled."
Su Yan was feeling depressed, "This is the only way at the moment. By the way, why is it that such a big official like you doesn't even have a bodyguard? You've just entered the Rong Kingdom. Why didn't you send someone to pick you up?"
"Leaving Rong Guo is a private matter. Naturally, no one will be notified on the return trip. However, if we wait closer and send a letter back to Ruoshui via flying pigeons, my cronies will be waiting for us in Hongji Town in advance. Then you can have a good night's rest.
."
Su Yan sighed, "I'm going back to Ruoshui this time. I don't know if I can adapt to it. Otherwise... I'll stay in Hongji Town and find the master myself."
Zuo Qing's face suddenly became serious at this moment, "I already said what I said to Li Gui to death. You are trying to make me feel embarrassed. What's more, your master's letter clearly stated that you should follow me to Ruoshui to seek wealth. Su Ming
If he knew you were blocking his way to make money, he would definitely be angry with you."
After saying that, he got out of the carriage, leaving Su Yan with a confused look on his face. She wondered whether the master was angry or not, but it was obvious that Zuo Qing was angry. It seemed that they were really in love with each other, and now he was thinking about his master!
It seemed that Zuo Qing was more anxious and sad than her when Master went to snatch the bride.