But the visitor didn't respond to her, and just continued to approach slowly.
He didn't say anything, but continued walking towards where he was. Qiao Yumian, who couldn't see anything, felt nervous and stood up while feeling the stones.
Soon, the footsteps were almost in front of her. Judging from her hearing experience accumulated from living in the darkness for many years, the two were only five or six steps away.
"...Who are you?" She asked again, her voice a little wary.
At first she thought the footsteps sounded like Cui Lang's, but Cui Lang would not fail to respond to her.
He likes to tease people, but he probably knows that she is timid and never teases her.
Even though the person who came was not Cui Lang, the footsteps were clearly that of a man. Could he be a supervisor?
"...Miss Qiao?"
The visitor finally spoke, his voice a little surprised as if he had just recovered.
Qiao Yumian was startled for a moment, then breathed a sigh of relief: "It turns out it's still you."
The tension in her body dissipated, and she even sat back on the stone very naturally. The life of a blind person is very different from that of ordinary people. This is a state of relaxation that she rarely can have in front of outsiders. Maybe she herself is at this moment.
Never realized it.
She asked with some confusion: "I called you just now, why didn't you say anything?"
"Did you call me?" Cui Lang smiled apologetically: "Sorry, I didn't seem to listen."
And because he kept walking with his head down, he couldn't see her.
He quickly asked her: "Isn't it scaring you?"
"A little bit." Qiao Yumian said honestly: "Just a little bit."
After all, we are not in a strange environment, but in our own courtyard. No dangerous person can come here.
"I didn't expect you to be here. I will pay more attention next time!" Cui Lang assured her seriously.
"Cui Liulang... why are you here alone?" Qiao Yumian couldn't help but ask: "The banquet should have just ended, right? Why don't you stay in the front hall to talk to Song Huiyuan and the others?"
Hasn't he always been the most lively person?
"Let me get some air." Although he knew she still couldn't see, Cui Lang always smiled when talking to her, even if he didn't really want to laugh at the moment: "I somehow ended up here."
Qiao Yumian inexplicably remembered that day last year, when she ran here crying alone, and he chased her to comfort her. He also said that this pool of green lotus was different from what he had seen in his life.
She asked what the difference was, and he told her mysteriously that when her eyes healed in the future, she would only need to see it with her own eyes.
She just smiled at that time and didn't think she had this chance.
But now... in the near future, she might really be able to see with her own eyes the difference in this pool of green lotus.
But at this time, her attention was on Cui Lang in front of her. She first asked: "Did Cui Liulang drink a lot?"
"Not many, just two or three!" Cui Lang subconsciously took two steps back and quickly waved his sleeves back: "But the smell of alcohol has got to you?"
Qiao Yumian shook her head lightly: "No."
She "looked" at him and tried to ask in a soft voice: "What have you been worried about recently?"
Cui Lang was stunned by her question.
Not hearing his answer, Qiao Yumian said softly: "It's okay if you don't want to say it."
She is not a nosy person, on the contrary, because she has been blind for many years, she has developed the habit of closing herself in a small room. Except for her own family, she has almost no contact with outsiders.
The reason why she took the initiative to ask Cui Lang at this moment was because in her eyes, he was already different from those outsiders.
He is a well-known playboy. He is usually very carefree, but when he spends his time trying to make her happy, he always pays attention to his propriety, never disturbing her, and never making her feel at a loss.
She also knew that many times, he would quietly walk behind her, protect her, and block the chaotic crowd for her.
She had only experienced such patience and meticulousness from her brother, Brother Sui'an, and Ning Ning.
However, Cui Lang gave her a very different feeling.
All in all, except for the first meeting in Dayun Temple and the meeting again in the Imperial College, the two of them got along very happily.
Therefore, she also wanted to care about his mood, if he was willing to share it with her.
"How did Mrs. Qiao...see it?" Cui Lang asked before answering, looking at her for a few moments, her eyebrows and eyes slightly downcast, as if someone had noticed an aggrieved dog.
He looked at the girl sitting on the stone. She was wearing a lilac-colored skirt, with moon-white gauze covering her eyes. Her complexion was fair, her figure was slender, and she was even cleaner than the green lotus leaves that were just unfolding behind her.
Although her eyes cannot be seen, her face still gives people a serious look: "Although I can't see with my eyes, I can see with my heart."
Cui Lang looked at her, his mouth moved, and then slowly deflated.
"I noticed it a few days ago. At that time, I just assumed that we were all worried about Ning Ning's affairs, so I didn't ask you specifically." Qiao Yumian said: "Until the news about Ning Ning came back yesterday, everything was over.
It’s settled, but it seems like you still haven’t been able to let go of all your worries…”
She knew his nature, and ordinary things would not concern him for such a long time. She expected that this matter must be somewhat important.
Cui Lang's eyes gradually turned red as he pursed his lips.
After a moment, he walked towards Qiao Yumian, knelt down and sat down on the grass next to the boulder where she was sitting, lowered his head, and said in a hoarse voice: "It's my eldest brother..."
His voice was very low: "It's very possible that something happened to him."
Qiao Yumian was slightly shocked: "Administrator Cui?"
Cui Lang said "hmm" in a hoarse voice.
"Is it in the northern border?" Qiao Yumian grabbed the handkerchief in her hand: "Is there a war in the northern border too?"
"No, the eldest brother had previously rushed to Luoyang to lead troops to resist Xu Zhengye according to a secret order, but was assassinated on the way... The news coming back from everywhere said that something had happened to the eldest brother..."
The Anbei Protectorate has the most detailed news, saying that the eldest brother fell into an icy lake after being seriously injured. In that situation, it is difficult to turn around...
Thinking of this, Cui Lang grabbed the hair on the back of his head, put his head on his knees, and tears came out.
Although Qiao Yumian couldn't bear it, she still asked him for details.
After learning that it was "death without a body", she said: "In this case, the outcome is uncertain... Governor Cui is very comparable to others, and he will definitely be able to turn danger into good fortune."
"I'm looking forward to it too..." Cui Lang was almost crying: "But if nothing happens, elder brother will definitely send a message home."
"Perhaps it is because we are not out of danger yet and we dare not take any rash action? Or maybe the letter is already on its way and will be delivered to Beijing soon?"
The girl's tone was not a vain comfort, but a serious analysis of this possibility.
"Just like no one believed that Ning Ning could kill Xu Zhengye..." Qiao Yumian said with a confident tone: "In my opinion, Governor Cui is the same as Ning Ning. They always do many things that we can't even think of.
It can be done, and it will definitely be the same this time.”
Cui Lang was really moved by her words. He raised his head and looked at her: "Are you serious?"
Qiao Yumian rarely showed her confidence and nodded affirmatively to him.
Cui Lang made an unflattering smile: "Then let me borrow Mrs. Qiao's good words."
Qiao Yumian smiled and handed him the handkerchief.
Cui Lang hesitated for a moment before daring to take it.
The two of them just sat on the stone and the other on the grass, talking.
Not long after Cui Lang's tears were wiped away, they popped up again.
"...I have wanted to get close to my eldest brother since I was a child, but my father didn't allow it, and I didn't dare...I think my eldest brother probably dislikes me and looks down on me."
"When I was still young, my eldest brother secretly left home and went to the military camp... Whenever he came back, I would only dare to look at him secretly."
"In my memory, the eldest brother seemed to spend most of his time at home kneeling in the ancestral hall... I was puzzled at first as to why the eldest brother insisted on disobeying the clan, disobeying his grandfather and father, and insisting on fighting on the battlefield..."
"It wasn't until one day later that I overheard my father asking my eldest brother in the ancestral hall what his intentions were. The eldest brother replied that it was for himself and for all the people."
"But my father was even more angry. He accused his eldest brother of being hypocritical and unfaithful. He was unfaithful to the ancestors of the Cui family and unworthy of being a son of the Cui family." Cui Lang said unfairly: "I know that my father is full of selfish interests and prejudice.
, he is not worthy to be the eldest brother’s father at all.”
Qiao Yumian was a little surprised: "Did you really rush forward and say that?"
"I told you." Cui Lang's voice paused, "I said it in my heart."
After that, he did not forget to justify himself: "If I had said it on the spot, I would be dead sitting here right now. Only those who understand current affairs are heroes..."
Qiao Yumian sighed as expected and nodded.
Cui Lang continued: "Actually, I know that no matter how dissatisfied the tribesmen are with their eldest brother, they still value him the most. Over the years, Cui has used his eldest brother to make secret plans.
Less convenience…”
"Part of the reason why the eldest brother was able to successfully take charge of the Xuance Army was because of the identity of the Cui family. However, this identity also caused a lot of trouble for the eldest brother. Even... the saint did not trust the eldest brother as much as it seemed on the surface. It’s also because my eldest brother’s surname is Cui.”
"My father's words are nonsense. The eldest brother has never owed anything to the Cui family, especially his father." Cui Lang looked across the lotus pond, then looked at the clear blue sky: "The eldest brother will always be out of place in the eyes of the clan and rebellious... But in my opinion, that is because the eldest brother was not born to belong to the Cui family. The Cui family tried to imprison him, and his father even bound him with family rules and filial piety, but the eldest brother never compromised. "
The eldest brother's persistence has always been silent but unshakable.
"People like the eldest brother are not born to belong to the Cui family, but to the world."
"It's a blessing for the world that my eldest brother broke free from that cage." Cui Lang's eyes were slightly red, and his expression was rare and serious: "My brother is really amazing."
Such an amazing eldest brother, such an eldest brother who has hidden his identity and fought in the military camp since he was twelve years old, should never have happened like this.
"I have been burning incense every morning and evening lately..." Cui Lang choked and said, "If I can exchange one life for another, I would rather live than die for my eldest brother."
As he spoke, he said in frustration: "But a worthless waste like me is not enough to be exchanged for my elder brother, and God will never agree to this bloody business."
He stopped calling God God, because he found that God didn't treat him as a grandson at all - if something really happened to his eldest brother!
Cui Lang looked at the sky and secretly threatened to unilaterally sever the "grandfather-grandson" relationship with God.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Cui Dadu will be safe and sound, and there is no need for you to sacrifice your life." Qiao Yumian said disapprovingly: "Besides, who said you have no redeeming qualities?"
She said seriously: "I don't know what Cui Liulang was like in the past, and I don't recognize him, so I won't judge. But the Cui Liulang I know is warm-hearted and sincere, open-minded and generous, he is informal but knows how to take care of other people's feelings. He is really a good person. a good person."
Cui Lang was stunned for a while, and then asked expectantly: "...is there any more?"
Qiao Yumian thought for a while and then said: "He is also very good at scolding others..."
Cui Lang said "Huh?", is this considered a saving grace?
"I've never heard of those curse words." Qiao Yumian sighed softly: "I'm not very good at it. No matter how angry I am, I can't say anything. I can only worry in my heart."
Cui Lang straightened his chest immediately: "Then I will teach you!"
Qiao Yumian didn't have much confidence: "But I'm afraid I won't be able to learn..."
Cui Lang then said: "Then if anyone bullies you and makes you unhappy in the future, I will scold you back!"
Qiao Yumian pursed her lips and nodded.
Only then did Cui Lang smile. He couldn't help but move closer to her, looked up at her, and asked relentlessly: "Besides these, do I have any other advantages?"
Or she was a little too close. Qiao Yumian's cheeks were slightly warm, and she faced the lotus pond uncomfortably. After a while, she whispered: "I...I heard from Xiaoqiu and the others that you like to wear light red, and few men can do that."
Dezhu Qinghong... They all said that you are very good-looking."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Hearing this, Cui Lang raised his hand and touched his face, coughing lightly: "It's not bad..."
The corners of his mouth turned up, showing a rare humility: "But in this generation of our Cui family, the most handsome one is still our eldest brother."
It's just that his eldest brother doesn't like to discipline himself as much as he does.
Qiao Yumian curled her lips. She was not curious about how good-looking Cui Dadu, who belonged to the people of the world, was born. What she was most curious about was the appearance of the person next to her.
The spring breeze blows around, bringing with it the sweetness of flowers, the bitterness of grass, and the smell of pond water, mixing in the air, creating the freshness and exuberance of spring.
After a while, Qiao Yumian spoke again: "Actually, you don't have to remind yourself every word that you are not as good as Governor Cui."
"Just like I am not as good as Ning Ning in every aspect, this is a fact, but not being as good as Ning Ning does not mean that I am bad."
She said: "In this world, there is the light of the sun and the moon, and there is also the brightness of fireflies. As long as they are willing, everyone can shine their own light."
Cui Lang looked at the girl who was clearly shining in his eyes at this moment with some confusion.
"I have also given up on myself. A long time ago, I even had the idea of committing suicide... Even a few days ago, I also thought that Ning Ning is so powerful, but I am mediocre all day long. People like me, in this world,
What is the meaning of walking in this world? If my eyes can really be healed, what will I do next? Get married and have children? But this answer does not make me feel happy and satisfied."
Just as Cui Lang was about to answer, he heard her continue: "If this is the case, I always feel that I have let down these lost and found eyes..."
"In these days, I know what I want." She said: "No matter what happens in the future, where I am, or what I do, I want to have at least one skill that can shine like a firefly."
"Even if I can't be like Ning Ning, I can at least be more independent and no longer have to live my whole life just relying on others like a drag."
"You've never been a drag." Cui Lang looked at her very seriously: "But it's amazing that you have such an idea."
Qiao Yumian smiled: "As long as you don't laugh at me."
"Only a fool would laugh at such a great idea!" Cui Langsi suddenly became excited. He stood up, clenched his fists and said, "I also want to be like you, have skills and shine like a firefly!"
He is so stupid. All along, he only knew that he was not as good as his elder brother. He only looked up to his elder brother from a distance and yearned for everything about his elder brother. But why didn't he choose to do something?
but……
"...What can I do?" Cui Lang was quickly stumped at the first step. He scratched his head and couldn't think of a decent and serious skill.
"Don't worry, we can think about it slowly together." Qiao Yumian said with a smile: "I haven't really thought about it yet."
But she had a general idea, but she didn't know yet whether she was the right one.
"Yes, think about it slowly!" Cui Lang smiled and looked at the person in front of him, suddenly feeling lucky and upward. He could feel that he was on the way up.
He never thought that he would meet such a person.
Cui Lang's heart surged and he clenched his fingers again, still holding her handkerchief in one of his hands.
His face turned red nervously, and he mustered up the courage to speak: "Mianmian, actually I..."
Qiao Yumian was shocked by his name. She sat there motionless, her breathing stagnant for a moment: "Wha...what?"
"I..." Cui Lang had never finished his words like this before. Just when he was about to speak, he suddenly heard a shout from a pot.
"Mr. Lang!"
A pot was quickly found, with a joyful look on his face.
Cui Lang wanted to give him a kick.
But Yi Gu's next words immediately made him lose his anger.
"...Mr. Lang, he is safe and sound! Madam asked you to go back home quickly and read the letter!"
The news of Cui Jing's accident has been kept secret. At this moment, Yipot is talking to Cui Lang's ear.
But Cui Lang jumped up: "Really? My eldest brother is really fine!"
Yipot nodded repeatedly: "This is a letter from Mr. Da Lang in person!"
"Great!" Cui Lang was so happy that he suddenly turned around and held Qiao Yumian's shoulders: "Mianmian, your words are really effective, you are really my lucky star!"
Qiao Yumian's face suddenly turned red: "I hope Governor Cui is safe..."
"Then I'll go back to my house first!"
Qiao Yumian nodded.
Cui Lang left happily.
After making sure that he was gone, Qiao Yumian raised her hand, gently fanned her hot cheeks, and breathed out hot breath.
At this time, Xiaoqiu turned back and saw that her face was hot. He couldn't help being startled. He hurriedly checked her forehead temperature. He also refused to allow her to eat the wine he brought and helped her back with a nagging voice.
Qiao Yumian was like a doll, being led away by Xiao Qiu, her mind was in a mess.
She seemed to be able to guess what Cui Lang had not finished saying.
…
Cui Lang returned home and went to look for his mother. His feet seemed to be flying.
On the way, the yellow dog raised at home came up to him wagging its tail. He bent down, picked up the dog's head, and kissed it hard: "...What a big yellow!"
The yellow dog was flattered, wagging its tail and followed Cui Lang. Cui Lang walked in front, picking the dog hair from his mouth as he walked.
"Mom, here's my elder brother's letter!"
As soon as Cui Lang walked up the stone steps, he shouted into the hall.
As soon as he crossed the threshold, he was faced with a slightly frowning cold face in the hall. Cui Lang immediately shrank his neck, restrained his expression, and saluted politely: "My son has met his father and mother."
