Yingyue's room was as gorgeously decorated as ever, with flowers blooming and the fragrance overwhelming. Yunxi sneezed as soon as he entered the door. Xia Houshu frowned and glanced at her. Yunxi immediately took a few deep breaths and wiped his forehead.
Sweating lightly, trying to hold back his discomfort.
The maid who led the way reported to Yingyue and then left, closing the door at the same time.
Xia Houshu saw that Yunxi was also ready, so he led her through the layers of bead curtains and walked slowly inside.
In front of a huge lotus screen, Ying Yue, dressed in light blue gauze, was sitting on her knees in front of the desk making tea. Her silky black hair hung quietly on her shoulders. She was beautiful and gentle, without any aura of dust. She saw someone.
When she came in, she quickly stood up and bowed slightly. She raised her eyes and saw the person clearly, but was stunned for a moment.
Xia Houshu knew that Yingyue recognized him, so he was not surprised by her reaction. If Yingyue was really Yu Wenke's person, then after that unpleasant banquet, she should also pay attention to her identity, but she didn't
It's clear how much she really knows now.
However, even if she knew her true identity, she would not know that Yun Xi was not Sun Jiarou, so there would be no hindrance for her to inquire about Yu Xiuyuan's whereabouts.
Xia Houshu waved his hand to Yingyue to sit down first, without being surprised or making any noise. He and Yun Xi sat down on the ground opposite her.
Yingyue calmed down her emotions, sat down generously and poured a cup of tea for the two of them, without rushing to ask the other party's purpose.
Since everyone knew each other's identities, Xia Houshu didn't bother to talk about him, and said straight to the point: "Since Miss Yingyue knows who I am, she should also know that we are here to see you today, not for tea, but also for
I don't want to appreciate your music." She took out the peach blossom jade tablet and placed it on the table, "You should still remember this, right?"
Yingyue reached out and picked up the jade plaque and looked at it. Her expression was as calm as a lake, without the vulgar aura of a brothel girl at all, as if the peach blossom jade plaque was just an ordinary object, not even worth mentioning.
After a while, she asked: "What do you want to know?"
Xia Houshu looked at Yunxi and thought that Yingyue had never seen Sun Jiarou's true face, so the secret should not be revealed, so he said to Yingyue: "This Miss Sun wants to know where the person who gave her the jade plaque is now.
"
Yingyue was not in a hurry to reply. She continued to pour Yunxi a cup of tea skillfully and gracefully, and then she raised her head and looked at Yunxi, with a bit of curiosity and a bit of understanding in her eyes. Then she opened her red lips and said slowly
: "You must be Sun Jiarou. But I heard that Miss Sun broke her leg. I didn't know you..."
"Those are all rumors deliberately spread by my parents!" Yun Xi immediately dispelled her suspicions, and then pretended to take out a handkerchief and wiped the corners of her eyes that were not wet, "I did hurt my leg before, but it was so severe
It's not heavy, and after this period of recuperation, I have already recovered. They just wanted Yu Lang to know that I was disabled, so that they would give up on me. But Yu Lang clearly promised me that he would take me away. Ying Yue
Girl, please tell me Yu Lang where he is now."
Hearing Yun Xi's words full of resentment, Xia Houshu was a little surprised. He thought that Yun Xi was not a simple girl. People were still doubting her identity. She was really mistaken for Sun Jiarou by him, and she was stunned as soon as she opened her mouth.
Complaining, pitiful as if Sun Jiarou is possessed.
Regarding Yun Xi's explanation, Ying Yue did not doubt that he was there, but the smile on her face gradually faded, and she said after a long time: "Unfortunately, the person you are looking for has already left."
"Gone?" Yun Xi frowned slightly, his face full of anxiety, "Where did he go?"
Ying Yue thought for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said calmly: "About half a month ago, he came back to see me. But one of his hands was broken and his face was ruined. He said he wanted to leave.
Here. After that, I never saw him again."
When Yingyue said this, it was as if she was talking about other people's affairs and had nothing to do with her. But Xia Houshu's intuition told her that the relationship between Yingyue and Yu Xiuyuan would never be that simple.
She winked at Yunxi.
Yun Xi understood, and immediately his eyes turned red, and he said excitedly: "Impossible! Yu Lang will not leave me alone!" After saying this, he actually shed a few tears.
If Yingyue had doubts about Yunxi's identity before, then seeing Yunxi so heartbroken
With his appearance, he should be eighty-nine percent convinced. Xia Houshu had to admire Yun Xi's acting skills in his heart. He was a natural actor. But in front of Ying Yue, she couldn't say anything.
Yingyue seemed to be thinking about something. Under the steam of the tea, her face didn't look good. After a long time, she said, "Maybe A Yuan has misunderstood."
A Yuan?
With such a friendly name, do Yu Xiuyuan and Yingyue really have any hidden secrets?
While scolding himself for gossiping, Xia Houshu followed Yingyue's words and asked, "What's the misunderstanding?"
Before Yingyue could answer, Yunxi suddenly stood up and swore to Yingyue: "There is no misunderstanding between Yu Lang and I!"
Xia Houshu was stunned for a moment. She wanted to tell Yun Xi that your drama was too much. Don't miss the real thing.
Yingyue looked at Yunxi in surprise, as if Yunxi was the culprit who forced Yu Xiuyuan away. She pondered for a long time, and then said, "Have you forgotten what Miss Sun said to Ayuan that day?"
Xia Houshu and Yun Xi were both stunned. When they went to see Sun Jiarou before, they only saw her hesitation and helplessness. They didn't ask in detail enough, and they didn't know whether Sun Jiarou had any reservations about what she said. If Sun Jiarou had any reservations,
If they really said something to Yu Xiuyuan that caused Yu Xiuyuan to completely lose hope and leave, then there was nothing they could do.
It's just that the play has reached this point, and it can't be stopped here.
In order to protect Xia Houshu, Yunxi had already developed the ability to lie without blushing. She wiped away her tears and said in tears: "What I said were all cruel words. Who would have thought that he would be so cruel?"
Silly. I even risked my life for him, doesn’t he understand what I mean?”
Yingyue didn't think deeply about such an ambiguous attitude. Perhaps she had long believed that the soft and frail woman in front of her was Sun Jiarou, so she didn't intend to hide it, but her eyes darkened obviously.
She looked intently at the white peach blossom jade plaque on the table and murmured: "I really don't know where he went. Maybe... maybe you can go to his hometown in Xishan and have a look. Maybe he will be there.
"
"Are you serious?" Yun Xi's eyes showed a glimmer of light, "I want to find him!"
"Where are you going to find him?" Xia Houshu suddenly poured a basin of cold water on him and said mercilessly, "I only promised to take you to Shuyu Pavilion, but if I didn't agree, I would take you to find him!"
Yunxi knew that Xia Houshu said this on purpose in order to make Yingyue completely believe that she was Sun Jiarou. He hurriedly knelt down next to Xiahoushu, pulled her sleeves and begged: "Brother Mo, I am grateful to you and Miss Yingyue for helping me today."
Only then can I know Yu Lang’s whereabouts. Jia Rou can’t repay him. If there is someone Jia Rou can help with in the future, Jia Rou will never give up. Please help me again!”
Xia Houshu pretended to be panicked and hurried to Fu Yunxi: "I don't ask you to repay your kindness, but I just have something to remind you. It's a long way to Xishan. Can you, a weak woman, hold on?"
Yun Xi nodded, his eyes full of determination.
Xia Houshu pretended to think for a while, then curled his lips impatiently and said: "As the saying goes, a good man will go to the end to send Buddha to the West, so I will help you one more time. But we have agreed, just this time, you
Don’t pester me anymore, I’m very busy!”
Yun Xi nodded as if he was pounding garlic and thanked her hurriedly.
Yingyue watched the two of them singing the double act, but didn't seem interested. She sat across from them in silence.
After asking about Yu Xiuyuan's whereabouts, the matter was almost over here, but Xia Houshu still had doubts about the relationship between Yingyue and Yu Xiuyuan. She sat down again, looked at Yingyue and said: "Miss Yingyue, originally I didn't want to
I was meddling in this matter, but there is a question that has been keeping in my mind..."
"You ask." Yingyue interrupted her directly.
Xia Houshu was stunned, but he didn't expect Yingyue to be so cheerful. Since Yingyue said this, she stopped pretending and asked, "What is the relationship between you and the person Miss Sun misses?"
Yingyue smiled slightly, her lips parted slightly, and said, "He is the person who treats me the best in the world."
Xia Houshu and Yun Xi looked at each other, as if they had discovered a huge secret.
Before Xia Houshu asked again, Ying
Yue added: "I am an orphan. I have never known who my parents are, what their surname is, and their name since I was a child. Since I can remember, I have been living in a cave with Uncle He, Grandpa Niu and a bunch of beggars. During the day, we
Go out to beg for food and come back to sleep at night. Such a life is simple and clean. Apart from being hungry if you can't beg for food, there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it."
When she said this, her expression was very calm, as if she was reminiscing about that time.
"One winter it was very cold. We often went out all day without getting a single steamed bun. The wild beasts in the mountains were also very hungry and attacked us like crazy." After saying this, Yingyue smiled, half teasingly and half half.
It is sad, "In fact, there is no meat on our bodies, we are just skin and bones lingering on. But for those beasts who have been hungry for a long time, they are so delicious."
Seeing that Xia Houshu and Yunxi were listening intently, Yingyue continued: "I remember it was the night of the 28th of the twelfth lunar month, and the city was decorated with lanterns and colorful lights, preparing to welcome the New Year. Uncle He, who usually protects us, was sick.
Grandpa Niu had limited legs and feet, but he still took us kids out to beg. Unexpectedly, we were very lucky that day. We got a lot of food and old clothes, and we were going to take them back to celebrate together. Unexpectedly, the New Year firecrackers were set off in the city, which alarmed the nearby area.
As for wild beasts in the mountains, we were spotted by Blind Bear when we returned to the cave. The black bear rushed into the cave and bit everyone it saw. No one could stop it. They said that if someone could lead the black bear away, maybe they could
Save the others. Unfortunately, I was the chosen one. I was only ten years old at the time. I was hungry all year round. I was no taller than a six-year-old child. I was so hungry that I couldn’t even walk. Where could I be diverted?
Black bear. But I had no choice. Who said I was the chosen one? I just watched the black bear slowly rushing towards me. I thought that like everyone else, I would become the food in its mouth..."