Yunjing and the others came back from Niujiao Town in another direction. They did not pass through Xinlin County. In fact, they could go back to Xiaoxi Village directly from this direction. However, considering the uneasiness of Bai Zhi's new wife entering the house for the first time, they decided to
First, settle down in town for one night.
Walking on the road to Niujiao Town, everything he saw along the way was so familiar. The wild persimmon trees on the roadside were covered with fruits, which tasted sour and hard to eat. When he was young, Yunjing even brought this kind of fruit to school to give to his classmates.
We are tasting it, and it makes us so happy to see their bitter gourd faces after eating the fruit.
As soon as he came out of a small and remote pit, Yun Jingyuan remembered that he was in a hurry on the way back to the village. He had to solve the grain cycle there with his butt raised. He should have held it back and went home, but it was a pity that he couldn't hold it in. After all, it could fertilize the fields.
There is also a big stone at the corner. Back then, Yunjing stood on it and pretended to look deeply into the distance...
Everything is so familiar and friendly, and nothing seems to have changed after being away for more than half a year.
Everything in this era seems extremely tame, as if it will never change. Unlike the previous life in Yunjing's memory, many places are changing with each passing day, and after a while, even familiar things can no longer be seen.
A person's life is meaningful because he has countless memories. But when everything familiar is gone and the memory is blurred, then the future becomes a little confused. This is a very wonderful psychological journey. Some people say that it is
The price of growth, but Yunjing feels that it is because a person has no sustenance.
He told her interesting stories from his youth and shared moments of happiness in the past.
She told him that it would be nice if she could meet you earlier, so that she could leave more beautiful memories with you and accompany you more, but it is not too late now, because the future is still very long...
"After you go back and meet your parents, I will take you to meet a few of my friends, my playmates from childhood to adulthood, with whom you have a good relationship. None of the Wang Bolin and others I told you are reliable. My childhood
I have had fun with them since I was a boy," Yunjing said to Bai Zhi when they were near Niujiao Town.
The last time I was separated from them was in early spring, and more than half a year passed in the blink of an eye.
"I also want to meet the officials' friends," Bai Zhi said expectantly.
Yun Jing smiled and said, "If they see you, they might be envious of me. Maybe they will attack me in groups and give me a beating to relieve their anger."
Bai Zhi didn't understand the friendship between men very well, so she was shocked when she heard this: "They can't do that, right? Aren't you friends?"
"It's because of my friends that I'm jealous and hit me. Well, it's not that I'm jealous, but it's a way to express happiness for my friends," Yun Jing explained.
Bai Zhi nodded with a vague understanding. She probably understood that Yun Jing's friends would not reject her.
Therefore, after getting together, each other is no longer a 'lonely' person. Slowly, gradually, they need to integrate into each other's life little by little, get to know the people they know in the place, and get familiar with everything the other person is familiar with...
"Eh? Officer, look over there." Bai Zhi suddenly pointed to a big tree on the edge of the official road and said in surprise. After her words fell, her expression turned a little melancholy.
Looking in the direction she pointed, Yun Jing felt a little sad. He probably understood why Bai Zhi's mood fluctuated so much for a while.
I saw that someone had carved a message on the big tree with a sharp knife from top to bottom. Judging from the handwriting, it seemed that it was left by a woman.
It says, "I've walked the same path you've walked, day after day, looking forward to meeting you again on the way, but I haven't seen you in the end. It's just a shallow relationship that disturbs me. It's all here. It's autumn when I leave the mountains and rivers."
After reading this sentence, Yun Jing gently shook Bai Zhi's hand and said: "I think it was left by an infatuated woman. She wandered on the road where her old friend walked every day. In the end, we never met again. I didn't know that she was wandering.
After a long time, the thoughts in her heart were finally worn away little by little. She stopped looking for her and left, but her heart was empty."
"She must be so sad. Walking on this road, she is alone day after day. She can't see the person she wants to see. She can't imagine how the other person endures the desolation. When people leave, her heart remains, but the person is empty."
Bai Zhi slowly approached Yun Jing and spoke in a quiet tone, feeling sorry for the woman who left these words.
As a woman, she could feel the mood of the woman she had never met between the lines.
In comparison, I am so lucky to have my beloved by my side.
"When the other party left the truth behind these words, I may have felt relieved. Many things in the world are so helpless, I can't ask for them, and I can't let them go. But I have to face reality after all. When time passes, all the past things are just a blur in my mind.
Memories that won’t go away,” Yunjing said, patting her little hand.
Nodding, as the oxcart passed by, Bai Zhi looked back at the words on the tree and said: "That tree and those words record that a woman once came here and left the deepest memories in her life here.
Pity"
"Maybe it's not a regret. Although the memory is painful, if you don't even have the memory, then you are the most worthless person in the world."
"maybe……"
The tree will always go away, but it is just a glimpse of their testimony. It has no meaning to itself. Who can know how many joys and sorrows are taking place in corners that have never been seen in the world?
Inexplicably, Yunjing thought of a rumor he heard at the beginning of the year, saying that there was a woman who always wandered around Niujiao Town. She was extremely beautiful, and many people with ill intentions wanted to take advantage of her, but she was not weak in skills.
, there will be no good end for those people.
Maybe that sentence was left by the woman in the rumored story. I never thought that the interesting story I heard accidentally would have such a follow-up.
But no matter what, it has nothing to do with Yunjing's life. Everyone will always hear many similar stories in their life, right...
Soon Yunjing and the others were about to enter Niujiao Town. They could already see the archway that had stood outside the town for an unknown number of years. However, it was very lively there. A large group of masons and carpenters were very busy, and there were even a few petty officials there.
command.
Although Niujiao Town is not big, it has a large population. Even if Yunjing has lived here for many years, it is impossible to know everyone. Therefore, he does not know what is busy there and has no intention of asking, but it seems that he should
It is necessary to build another archway.
When passing by, Song Yan was a local after all, so he subconsciously asked the mason beside him, "This old man is so polite, what are you doing?"
The stonemason was obviously an honest and conscientious craftsman. When he heard this and looked back, he knew that Yunjing and the others could not afford to offend him. He immediately replied cautiously: "You don't have to be polite, little brother. You asked us what we are doing."
, so that the little brother knows that we are building a new archway."
"Is that so? Why build a new archway if everything is fine?" Song Yan asked slightly curiously.
When Yunjing and the others appeared, the busy craftsmen around them did not stop their movements. They just took a little extra look and were still busy with their work.
The stonemason who was being questioned was obviously working for wages. When he stopped his work to speak, the clerk on the scene was unhappy. However, looking at Yun Jing and their postures, his expressions softened and he didn't say anything. He was just a I just want to ask the young master when he is traveling with his beauty. There is no need to offend him. He might be related to some important person. I won’t feel comfortable if I don’t go looking for him.
Seeing that Yunjing and the others had a gentle attitude, the stonemason relaxed a little and said with a smile: "I want my brother to know that this archway was built under the supervision of the mayor. The construction period is very tight. If we talk about this newly built archway, it is Our Niujiao Town is in good standing. Do you know if you want to take the imperial examination a month ago? Mr. Shiyun, a native of Xiaoxi Village in Niujiao Town, won the first place in the Jiangzhou Juren Examination List. This is an unprecedented feat in history. Of course, we must establish A book will be written on the monument for admiration, and it will also be written into the local chronicles to tell future generations. Because of the imperial examination results of Mr. Yun of Xiaoxi Village, our Niujiao Town has become famous. You don’t know, many people come here because of it. , it’s a pity that Mr. Yun hasn’t come back yet, otherwise it will only be more lively. Haha, are you passing by the local area or returning from a long trip? If you are interested, you can go to Xiaoxi Village. Many scholars go to pay homage to the place where Mr. Yun lived. Well, even the school in the town organized an autumn outing for all teachers and students a few days ago. Xiaoxi Village is now so beautiful that anyone who mentions it will give a thumbs up."
I don’t know if it’s because he’s getting old, but the old stonemason can’t stop talking when he talks, but the pride in his words is vividly displayed.
Yun Jing looked calm after hearing this, but in his heart he felt that this busy construction site was actually related to him. He was specifically building an archway, and even erecting a monument to engrave himself for people to look up to. How embarrassing.
Having said that, it is also a very happy thing that I can make my hometown look good.
At the same time, Yunjing also probably knows that because of himself, the lives of the villagers in Xiaoxi Village, not to mention other places, will be greatly improved. What is this called? This is called one person achieving enlightenment, chickens and dogs ascending to heaven. After all, the villagers are all more or less related. Bring a reason.
Then, if the news of his return spreads, there will definitely be various human connections and sophistication, but what does it matter? Yunjing doesn't think there is any trouble. Returning to his hometown is not a shameful thing, and the scenery is glorious. , great thing.
Of course, Yunjing won't go out of its way to publicize it in a high-profile way, so let it take its course.
After asking for the reason, Song Yan subconsciously glanced at Yun Jing and straightened his body subconsciously. He didn't say anything, but said politely: "I see, our Niujiao Town has produced such a famous figure. He has written a book and passed it down." "Yes, then I won't disturb the old man. I'll take my leave later."
"Haha, little brother, walk slowly. You must come and take a look when the archway is repaired. Although it cannot compare with the Liangyuan Township archway given by the emperor, it is still very impressive." The old stonemason stroked his beard and looked at Yunjing and others. Leave.
After getting a little further away, Bai Zhi looked at Yun Jing with a proud expression on her face and said: "Officials are very prosperous now. They specialize in writing books and biographies. People will know about you thousands of years later. Does this count as being famous in history?" ?”
"This is just a compliment from the villagers. It's not as serious as you said. Besides, after we go back and meet your parents, we will take you to naturalize. If I have made a difference in history, Xiaobai, you will not be left behind."
, Yun Jing said calmly, not getting carried away by the temporary scenery.
Bai Zhi was stunned when she heard this. Did she also have the honor to leave a mark in history? She was extremely happy for a moment, but also a little confused. She felt that the pressure was so great. After all, she was closely related to the fate of the officials. Anyone
His actions will all be related to him. If the person who records it writes that he used his beauty to seduce officials, he will not be scolded to death by future generations...
Yunjing probably knew what she was thinking. He raised her nose and smiled and said: "Xiaobai, don't think too much, everyone is forgetful. Although there is an uproar at the moment, in a month or two at most, even if I walk on the street and tell you clearly,
No one else or I will attract much attention, so even if I really leave a mark in the history books, who will pay special attention to it when nothing happens?"
"It's true that I think too much," Bai Zhi said embarrassedly.
We were about to enter the town, and there was nothing in Yunjing. However, Song Yan always had the illusion that everyone was paying attention to his young master. He straightened his body without squinting, for fear of doing something that would embarrass Yunjing, and spoke
Question: "Master, are you going to town next or?"
"Go to the small courtyard outside the town. Just send us there. Then go to Master's house to see if Mistress is back. If she is back, come and tell me. I have already sent a letter to Master telling him about my imperial examination results.
Regarding the results, if the teacher's wife is at home, she should tell her in person. If she comes to Niujiao Town and doesn't even see her, she will be sad if she knows." Yun Jing thought for a moment and said.
Nodding, Song Yan said: "Okay, young master, I understand."
Bai Zhi is marrying a chicken and following a chicken, marrying a dog and following a dog. Coming to Niujiao Town, an unfamiliar place, is all arranged by the cloud scenery.
On the way to the small courtyard in the suburbs, Yunjing said to her: "The place we are going to next was specially purchased by Master after I studied with him. I spent many years there, and Master taught me everything there is to do."
Preaching, receiving karma and solving my doubts, teaching me the principles of life, teaching me to be down-to-earth, and teaching me to farm and read. This place has special meaning to me."
"The officials must have suffered a lot there. It's really exciting to be able to go to the place where the officials once lived soon." Bai Zhi looked around from a distance, as if looking for the place Yun Jing mentioned.
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Thinking of the past, Yun Jing smiled and said: "When it comes to hardship, it used to be really hard. I practiced calligraphy until I couldn't lift my hands, and plowed the ground until my hands were blistered. But those are not considered hardships, and are more precious.
My wealth and experience, if it weren’t for my master’s strict teachings, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
"The past has passed. The achievements of today's officials are the best report of all the efforts they have made," Bai Zhi comforted.
Yun Jingshen nodded in agreement and said, "Yes, after three quarters of an hour on stage and ten years of hard work offstage, if you want to be distinguished in front of others, you will surely suffer in the future. Behind all the scenery in the world, there must be countless unknown sufferings."
Tired, some people persevere and enjoy endless glory, while some people can’t persevere and give up halfway.”
"The words of officials are always thought-provoking," Bai Zhi said sincerely.
Unexpectedly, Yunjing shook his head and said, "But, not all efforts can be rewarded."
"It's true that I don't know anything about learning, but as far as martial arts is concerned, if someone wastes his life keeping fists in hand, his achievements will be limited and no one will realize..."
While chatting, Yunjing and the others had already seen the small courtyard. It was an ordinary thatched cottage with earthen walls, but it was elegantly decorated. Looking at this living environment from different angles, the feelings were different.
For ordinary people, such an environment is called poverty, but for people like Yunjing, it is a leisurely pastoral life. Gee, this is the reality in the world.
There was only a small path to the small courtyard and the oxcart could not pass. Song Yan took Yunjing and the others to the path and stopped the oxcart. He carried things on his own without disturbing Yunjing and the others.
Yunjing and Bai Zhi strolled along the path, pointing to the several acres of fields around them and saying, "Xiaobai, look, these acres of land were specially purchased by Master to teach me. Now the ownership has been transferred to my name. Those acres of land were originally owned by me."
I have endured a lot of hardships here, especially plowing the ground, digging with hoe after hoe, and facing the scorching sun. Even though I have lived in the countryside since I was a child, I can hardly stand it. Fortunately, Master often relaxes my muscles and activates my blood circulation. Otherwise, I probably wouldn’t be able to wait.
I will be exhausted when I grow up.”
"Officials had a hard life back then. If I can find someone who knows you, I can help you with the work, and you can study with peace of mind," Bai Zhi said sadly.
After laughing, Yun Jing shook his head and said, "If that's the case, Master won't be able to beat me to death. This is how he taught me. If you help, won't it be a waste of his efforts?"
"That's right, I didn't think well about it, but the officials endured hardship, and I feel uncomfortable in my body and mind." Bai Zhi said tangledly, her body and mind were tied to Yunjing, even though Yunjing's experience had nothing to do with her at the beginning, now Yunjing
Speaking of it, I feel a lot of discomfort.
I noticed that Song Yan, who was moving things to the small courtyard first, seemed to be stunned for a moment and then quickly returned to normal. Yun Jing didn't pay attention, and continued to chat with Bai Zhi to get familiar with the surrounding environment.
She has traveled thousands of miles to come with her, so naturally she wants to spend more time with her, no matter how small or small, every little thing. This is the integration of two people's lives together.
Looking at the almost mature ears of rice in the field, Bai Zhi said: "Official, there are grains planted in the fields. I remember that you set off to take the exam in the spring, right?"
"You want to say who planted it, right? It's not me, but Brother Liu and the others. I told you that Brother Liu and the others are the guards arranged by Master for me since I was a child. It's very easy for them to manage this field.
Yes, they were not from well-off families when they were young. Although their output was better than nothing, they could not see the fields being abandoned, so they planted food conveniently. In fact, my husband also planted some fields with his own hands without adding to anyone, but he was not here, so he sold them first.
I’ll wait for a while and I’ll take you there later,” Yun Jing explained with a smile.
After blinking, Bai Zhi asked dumbly: "The official even planted some land himself?"
"Yes, I do it myself. Even during this exam period, I often go over to check. As you know, my husband can fly, which is very convenient. I will take you there when the time comes." Yun Dingding nodded.
After thinking for a while, Bai Zhi said: "Official, why don't you give these fields to me to take care of from now on?"
Looking at her white and tender little hands, Yun Jing said with a smile: "If you are so interested in becoming a husband, I won't refuse, but it's not necessary. Our family does not rely on farming for a living. The reason why we farm is just because we don't want to forget our own."
I came from a humble background. When I was young, my father told me that no matter how great my abilities are in the future, as long as I have the skill of farming, I will never starve to death as long as I am still standing on the ground."
"I am also good at farming. Although our family does not rely on farming for a living, it is not bad to grow some fruits with our own hands. I can find something to do for myself...but my shop doesn't know what to do," he said.
As she spoke, Bai Zhi changed the topic with a confused look on her face.
Yunjing understood that she wanted to say that she had something to do while he was away and would not be bored because of missing her. Even if she changed her words, she did not want to feel that she was indebted to her in this regard, so she said: "My husband's hometown is in Xiaoxi Village, and that is my roots."
, you will live in this place for most of your life, why not do this, Xiaobai, you can just move here and live in the same world as me. The store will also be moved here for the convenience of taking care of me. I will wait for you to get familiar with my relatives and friends.
Finally, you won’t be lonely and bored anymore, what do you think?”
"I'll listen to the officials," Bai Zhi's eyes lit up and she agreed without hesitation.
In fact, she had been thinking about these issues all the way here. Naturally, she wanted to settle down where Yunjing lived. After all, she was from Yunjing. Of course, she would be wherever Yunjing was. The reason why she did not take the initiative was because she was afraid of Yunjing.
Jing is in a dilemma. It should be noted that Yunjing currently has a legal wife besides her. Although he is a little lonely on the other side, Yunjing can have more space. Now it is best for Yunjing to let her move in.
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Bai Zhi's parentage was told to Yun Jing. Her parents' relationship was weak because of her young age, and her teacher's side was because after joining Yun Jing, she said that she would naturally try to minimize contacts when she quit the world, so besides Yun Jing, she
Jing was quite alone.
Nodding, Yun Jing said: "When I finish this busy period, I will move the store with you. It will be very convenient."
"Thank you so much, sir," Bai Zhi said happily. She knew that clouds could fly and moving a small store was not easy. It would only take a day or two at most. After all, she was not returning from an exam and had to leave information along the way.
Seeing that he was about to return to the yard, Yun Jing thought for a while, looked at Bai Zhi and said seriously: "Xiao Bai, after everything is settled, I will accompany you home. No matter what, they are your blood relatives.
If you and I are together, if you get their blessing, I think you will have one less regret in your heart."
Bai Zhi's delicate body trembled slightly when she heard this, and the tip of her nose felt a little sour. She was so considerate that she even thought of this.
The experiences at home caused Bai Zhi to have a weak relationship with her relatives when she was young. But as a child, who doesn’t want to have a family behind her? Who doesn’t want to have relatives to miss her?
Bai Zhi has been deliberately avoiding these things, but Yunjing thought of them for her, how could she not be moved.
"Guanren, you are so kind. I listen to you." Bai Zhi nodded and said at the same time, she hoped that 'they' wouldn't get in trouble for it!
Patting her little hand, Yunjing understood her mood and comforted her: "It's okay, I have everything."
"Yeah", Bai Zhi nodded obediently.
We will talk about this later. At this moment, Yunjing was standing at the door of the small courtyard, looking at the situation inside, and his eyebrows suddenly raised and almost burst into veins. No wonder Song Yan's mood changed for a moment during his first trip to move things.
Looking at the messy scene in the small courtyard, Yun Jing gritted his teeth and said: "Yundong, you are done. As I said, your parents can't protect you. You really gave me a big 'surprise'."
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With that said, Yunjing looked at Song Yan who was moving things over again and said, "Xiao Song, after you go to Master's house to see if Mistress has come back, you can stop by Mr. Zhao's house to see if Yundong is here!"
"Okay, young master", Song Yan nodded quickly and acted honestly.
Why does Yunjing's mood fluctuate so much?
Look at what good things Yundong has done. The small farmyard that was originally maintained elegantly and leisurely by Yunjing was so ruined that the house was almost torn down. The flowers and plants that were originally planted now look like they have been gnawed by a group of alpacas.
Can Yunjing not be angry?
Who in Niujiao Town doesn’t know that this is Yunjing’s residence, and who doesn’t know that this is the property purchased by Li Qiu. Apart from Yundong, Yunjing really can’t think of anyone who has the courage to ruin this place, except for his lawless brother.
Who else could it be?
You come here to have fun during this period of time when I am no longer with you. I’m afraid Brother Liu and the others don’t know what to say to you. How dare you, little brother!
Seeing the situation in front of her, Bai Zhi was also a little stunned. She forgot about her sadness for a moment, and instead comforted Yun Jing and said: "Master, don't be angry, it will not be good if you are so angry. I don't think my brother-in-law did it on purpose. It's okay. Let's clean up."
Still liveable”
"Of course he didn't do it on purpose. He clearly meant it. Look for yourself, Xiaobai. The flowers and plants here, my God, are definitely caused by that guy's martial arts practice. That's okay. If it comes in the spring, give him a
Just a stick, I'm afraid there won't be any crops standing upright in the fields on both sides of the road. Don't say anything nice to him, that guy just needs to be dealt with. If he is spared this time, he will not be able to shake things up in the future!" Yunjing stepped into the small courtyard and shouted angrily.
The more I watch, the angrier I get!
No, why is my little brother so uneasy? They are all from the same mother, and I was not like this at first. Why is there such a big gap?