Chapter 143 Yan Family

"It's about three days' journey to the capital."

The spies in front rushed back to report.

After the first assassination, the spies at the front had actually conducted a very thorough investigation.

In the following days, the assassination situation was actually much better than they expected.

It’s all thanks to the scouts ahead.

Jun Qiulan bowed and said, "Thank you so much, brothers. Let's disperse here today. When I leave the capital and return to the border town someday, I'm afraid I'll still need your escort."

The group of strong soldiers were actually quite embarrassed. They didn't do anything along the way.

Young Master Jun was accompanied by a short-haired man with a different style of clothing. He was holding a black pipe, a hidden weapon that could kill with one strike, and there was not much use for it at all.

Burying the body counts?

It is indeed not suitable for them to be too close on the subsequent journey.

After all, they are people who are protected in secret. After entering the capital in batches, they have to hide. They will only show up when Master Jun needs them.

"Young Master Jun and Mr. Yan, please be careful on the journey ahead."

They had been walking for a long time, and they had some guesses in their minds because Master Jun would disappear for most of the day starting at midnight.

In addition to the divine hidden weapon in Mr. Yan's hand, they would also wonder whether Master Jun had followed Mr. Yan to the fairyland.

That's fine.

Although it was not publicized, they were all aware of what Master Jun had done in the past year.

The family living in the border town actually had enough to eat during the drought years.

Those who have brothers in their family also went to learn technology this year.

Even the old ladies in the village can write a few words.

It's funny, the scholar in the city who writes letters for others seems to be losing his job.

Sent the guards away.

Yan Jing still frowned slightly, "Are you really the only one left to go these next few days?"

Not only did several strong men leave, but after he went back today, Lanlan also said that she would not pick him up next time.

They encountered several assassination attempts along the way, all of which were aimed at their lives. How could he feel at ease?

Jun Qiulan touched Yan Jing's face, with tenderness and heartache in her eyes.

The journey back to Beijing was made so easy by the person in front of him.

But he knew that Yan Jing was born in a peaceful era, and asking him to open a wooden warehouse was actually a psychological burden for him.

If it weren't for him, Yan Jing wouldn't have to endure such blood and violence.

He knew it was because of love.

He said, "It's only three days' journey. We're so close that they won't be able to attack openly. Besides, I plan to set out during the day for the rest of the journey."

"Let me go with you." Yan Jing was already thinking about how to adjust his role.

Jun Qiulan immediately stopped him, "You can't give up your job for me."

After the shooting was over every day, Yan Jing rushed over to accompany him on the journey until midnight, which was already very tiring.

Yan Jing was speechless.

Movies are indeed his pursuit and ideal.

In the past, even if it was raining knives from the sky, he would still devote himself to making movies.

But the situation is different now.

It concerns his boyfriend's life.

Jun Qiulan: "Don't worry, a few brothers will follow secretly. I am not a useless person myself, and I will hint at going home every night."

Yan Jing was silent for a moment. He knew that once Jun Qiulan made up his mind, it would be difficult to change it.

Moreover, there are indeed more immediate issues to consider.

For the next three days, I had to ride horses.

Yan Jing can ride a horse, but he can only ride on the endless grassland.

I haven't tried riding on such roads.

If he can't hold on on the road, he will become a drag on Jun Qiulan.

After hesitating for a while, he handed the truth to Jun Qiulan.

"Can we stop for a day tomorrow? It just so happens that the crew needs to shoot some empty shots tomorrow, and the assistant director can do it. I'll stay here and teach you how to operate a wooden warehouse."

Jun Qiulan hesitated for a moment and finally nodded.

If he hadn't driven all the way here but just rode a horse, and hadn't experienced the airport assassination, it would have been impossible for him to get here so quickly.

Staying for one day is not a big problem.

It can also confuse those who are doing dirty work.

He also knew that if he still didn't agree to this condition, it would be too cruel to his boyfriend.

Learn to think from other people's perspectives.

If he has to worry about his boyfriend who may be in danger of his life at any time while he is working, how can he carry out his work smoothly?

They got the car back that night.

Of course, it was a hassle.

The two of them went back first, then drove to a warehouse in the suburbs, crossed again, and got the car to the warehouse.

I can't just leave this big guy at home.

The next day, the two had a good sleep and returned to ancient times again.

Jun Qiulan found a nearby forest and said, "Can you teach me how to operate a wood warehouse here? There's no one here."

Yan Jing even changed into an outfit today that was convenient for walking.

The pistol has a micro sight on it.

He taught Jun Qiulan how to aim, how to open the bow, and how to change the bowstring.

"Try it." Yan Jing pointed at a leaf, "See if you can hit it."

The wooden gun felt quite heavy in his hand. Jun Qiulan held it with both hands, aimed at the leaves, and pulled the trigger.

A leaf was smashed to pieces.

Yan Jing's eyes lit up, "You are so amazing."

First time opening a wooden warehouse, ten rings.

Jun Qiulan was a little proud. "I knew how to use a bow and arrow before. Aiming is the same concept, just the launcher is different."

Yan Jing couldn't help laughing: "Come on, there's no place for me to use my skills this time."

Jun Qiulan looked at Yan Jing's attire and asked, "How about walking with me into the city?"

When he set out, in order to avoid unexpected situations, he asked Senior Brother Duan Wen to help him get an identity for Yan Jing.

After setting off, we were in a hurry to get going, and it was at night, so we didn't take Yan Jing to see this era.

Before, I had only seen the poor place in the border town.

It just so happened that the state capital they were near was quite prosperous.

Yan Jing thought about it and said, "Okay."

Jun Qiulan flattered him: "Come on, I will take you to experience the bustle of a prosperous ancient city."

Yan Jing couldn't help laughing, he also had a purpose in mind.

According to his grandfather's suggestion, the Yan family had opened a bookstore before.

I don't know if it's still open now.

Jun Qiulan mounted his horse, extended his hand to Yan Jing, and said in a particularly heroic tone, "Get on the horse."

Yan Jing smiled. Lanlan was indeed a natural darling of costume dramas. She looked more handsome than others even when riding a horse.

He also mounted the horse in one step, with a dashing posture.

Fortunately, this horse was brought from the Rongdi people. It is tall and mighty.

Otherwise, it might not be able to bear the weight of two adult men.

The journey into the city was smooth.

Jun Qiulan found a place to stop the horse.

Yan Jing also found it quite novel.

Jun Qiulan explained, "Ride horses in the city is not allowed. It's easy to get hurt. We're going out for a walk, stopping here and there. It's troublesome to lead the horses. It's better to just park the horses here. There are people to feed them."

Yan Jing nodded.

Jun Qiulan paid the money and took Yan Jing's hand very naturally.

Although those people would most likely not attack him in public, he still had to be on guard.

"Where do you want to go for a stroll?"

Yan Jing shook his hand back and thought for a moment: "Is there a bookstore here?"

"Of course." Jun Qiulan didn't even ask the reason. He found a passerby and asked for the approximate direction. He introduced it to Yan Jing as he walked.

"You're like a tour guide."

Jun Qiulan smiled and said, "When I went to Shanghai to learn dancing, weren't you like a tour guide?"

The literary style of Dasheng was quite popular. This city was relatively close to the capital, and there was a whole street filled with various bookstores.

And there is quite a lot of traffic.

Jun Qiulan also secretly said: "I have previously spread the technology of movable type printing and low-cost papermaking. Perhaps these places will use it."

"It is also beneficial to the country and the people." Yan Jing is familiar with history and naturally knows what movable type printing and low-priced paper meant to the ancient world.

Jun Qiulan smiled and said, "I didn't have such a great idea at the beginning. I just wanted to accumulate merit."

I hope he can lead people through time and space as soon as possible.

Yan Jing understood what he meant: "After all, many people benefit from it, and this is a good thing."

While chatting with Jun Qiulan, he observed the sign of the bookstore.

There were no names like Yan's, only the Yan's.

He took Jun Qiulan to visit a few shops first, looked at the books there, and then paid for a few miscellaneous books.

"What? Director Yan wants to find inspiration for his film in ancient times?"

Yan Jing did not deny it, "Does this count as a real-life inspection?"

He even had a bold idea: if the crew could be taken directly to ancient times to shoot, would the picture be more realistic?

But this is not realistic either.

It's just random thought.

When they arrived at Yan's Bookstore, Yan Jing looked around more carefully.

Jun Qiulan also flipped through a few books. The books in this bookstore were quite diverse and divided into several levels.

Handwritten and printed books have different paper quality and different prices.

He remembered what Mr. Su had told him before.

This is probably also a branch of the Yan family.

The waiter in charge greeted them warmly, "What books would you two gentlemen like to read? Regarding the imperial examinations, we have printed manuscripts by great scholars, as well as model essays from past dynasties..."

Jun Qiulan looked at it and felt emotional.

The bookstore in the border town only sells a few books.

The books here are very comprehensive.

Of course, this is only for this era. Compared with modern bookstores, there is no comparison at all.

They are not on the same level at all.

Yan Jing opened a storybook and flipped through it. Finally, he saw the book page icon that his grandfather had drawn for him before on one of the pages.

My mind was in a state of confusion.

Yan's Bookstore, Yan's.

I'm afraid that after what happened that year, the remaining members of the Yan family changed their surnames in order to save their lives.

This is understandable.

I don’t know who is in charge of the Yan family now.

It doesn't seem appropriate to rashly talk to the shopkeeper now.

Lanlan is still here.

He thought for a moment and said, "Lanlan, can you give me two boxes of dim sum from the shop we just passed by? I'll take them back for my grandparents to try."

Grandpa Yan already knew his origins, and Jun Qiulan was naturally grateful.

But there seemed to be something wrong when Yan Jing suggested that he go buy some snacks, but he couldn't put his finger on it.

Yan Jing was seen holding the book and walking to the table in the bookstore where poor children could borrow books. He couldn't take his eyes off the book.

It was probably the first time I read an ancient book. I was fascinated by what I saw.

Jun Qiulan smiled and said, "Then don't wander around. Just wait here for me. I'll be back soon."

Yan Jing nodded, but still kept his head down reading.

Jun Qiulan couldn't help laughing and gave the waiter a few coins: "My brother is from another place and is not familiar with the place. Please help take care of him."

"Okay, don't worry."

In public, those people's target was him, not Yan Jing. Moreover, this was a bookstore with many scholars around, including some with official titles, so they would not attack them at this time.

Jun Qiulan walked out of the bookstore.

Yan Jing took the book and went straight to the shopkeeper.

"Shopkeeper, do you know this word?"

The shopkeeper was counting the bills and wasn't paying much attention when a young man suddenly appeared and asked him if he knew the word.

It's a bit funny.

The shopkeeper was also kind and affable: "Which word is it?"

He looked up at the young man in front of him. He had an extraordinary demeanor and should not be illiterate. Could it be that he had some uncommon characters?

Yan Jing saw the pen, ink, paper and inkstone on his desk, so he picked up the pen and wrote the word "Yan" on the blank paper.

"Does the shopkeeper recognize me?"

The shopkeeper was startled and asked, "Excuse me, what is your name, sir?"

"My name is Yan Jing, Yan for color, Jing for scenery, what's your name, the shopkeeper?"

The shopkeeper's heart trembled. "My last name is Yan, but I can't read. Is it the Yan of seriousness or the Yan of color? I'm not sure. Could you please come upstairs to talk?"

Yan Jing nodded and instructed the waiter who had just greeted them, "Excuse me, brother, when my companion comes back, please tell him."

The shopkeeper also said, "Mr. Yan and I hit it off right away. Please invite him upstairs for a cup of tea. You wait for this young man's companion at the door."

"Dele."

Elegant seats upstairs.

"May I ask which lineage Master Yan is from?"

Yan Jing was also cautious and did not answer first: "Before answering the question, I want to know what the word "Yan" in the shopkeeper's name is.

The shopkeeper was a little hesitant.

Whether it was Yan or Yan, after they separated more than ten years ago, they gradually got in touch with each other.

They also have their own contact information.

But the young man in front of him seemed to be unaware of their contact information and secret codes.

Judging from his features, he does bear some resemblance to the Yan family, but he doesn't look treacherous or cunning.

Looking at the short hair showing from under his hat, could it be that he had become a monk before?

He thought for a moment and said, "I think it has the same character Yan as Young Master."

Yan Jing took a deep breath and asked, "Is the shopkeeper Yan Huai?"

Shopkeeper Yan stood up suddenly, staring at Yan Jing intently, "Are you a descendant of your uncle Huai?"

Yan Jing nodded. "Yan Huai is my grandfather. I only learned about my Yan family identity a while ago. I wonder who is in charge of the Yan family now?"

Shopkeeper Yan asked anxiously, "I wonder how Uncle Huai is doing now? Where is he? Why hasn't he contacted us in all these years?"

Yan Jing didn't know how to explain it.

He could understand why his grandfather never dared to come back after going to modern times.

The court and the government are all looking for grandpa.

Once grandpa shows up, I'm afraid the Yan family will be in danger again.

It would be better to keep them hanging so that the rest of the Yan family would be safer.

He could only say, "Grandpa is fine now, but he is worried about the tribe members, so he sent me out to find out."

"Where are you now? Have you been able to contact other relatives? My father, you should also call him Third Grandfather. He has always been concerned about his younger brother and asked us to never forget Uncle Huai until we die."

Yan Jing was moved and emotional.

The Yan family is still united, perhaps because they have been influenced by modern and contemporary thoughts to a certain extent?

The Yan family had suffered a devastating disaster in the past, but now when he looked at the shopkeeper Yan, whom he probably had to call uncle, there was no blame in his eyes.

Some are just thoughts and concerns.

"Grandpa is over there and is currently in good health. I wonder if Shopkeeper Yan can understand?"

When the Yan family encountered trouble, Manager Yan was not even born yet. In order to protect future generations, not many of the older generation of the family knew Yan Huai's secret.

Shopkeeper Yan naturally didn't know either.

"Please explain clearly, nephew."

Yan Jing understood, "I wonder which senior is the head of the Yan family now?"

Shopkeeper Yan said, "After we scattered and fled, we split into two branches. One branch still kept the surname Yan, and our branch changed its surname to Yan. As the head of the family, we naturally split into two branches. We have been in contact over the years. I wonder how our nephew found us?"

Yan Jing flipped open the book and said, "Grandpa doesn't know what the Yan family's situation is like now. By chance, I found a wooden box with this icon engraved on it. That's how I learned that the Yan family is still alive. I just saw the icon in the book and thought of asking about it."

Shopkeeper Yan smiled and said, "Back then, our Yan family relied on this icon to find our relatives."

Some people carve their logos on doors, while others run businesses and carve their logos on their products.

Over the past few decades, all the relatives who survived from that time have been contacted.

But I still haven't received any news from my uncle Yan Huai.

"Where did your nephew live before?"

Yan Jing: "Uncle, you've been following Grandpa over there. Why don't you go back and repeat what I said to Third Grandpa? Maybe he can understand."

"My father is now in the capital, living with my eldest brother."

"That's perfect. I'm going to Beijing in a few days to do some business. Uncle, why don't you write a letter to Third Grandpa and let me know your address."

Shopkeeper Yan nodded and said, "Going to the capital? It's really chaotic there right now."

Yan Jing: "I just accompanied my friend to the capital. I am safe and sound. Uncle, there is no need to worry about my comfort."

"Where are you from?"

Yan Jing knew that Shopkeeper Yan still had doubts about him, and he didn't understand where the "over there" he was talking about was.

He said, "I came here from the border town with my friends."

Shopkeeper Yan was shocked again.

There are no fools among the Yan family.

After a quick thought, he asked, "Is the surname of that young man just mentioned Jun?"

Yan Jing nodded, "It's him."

Shopkeeper Yan's thoughts turned to a thousand things again. "Then, when you were in the border town, could you have contacted Uncle Su? Do you know Yan Su? Calculated, Yan Su should be of the same generation as you, and probably around the same age."

Yan Jing remembered what Jun Qiulan said, "Uncle, are you talking about Mr. Su Changxun?"

"Exactly."

Yan Jing was also surprised. He obviously didn't expect that Su Changxun was actually a relative of his.

However, when he was in the border town, he had never met Su Changxun and Yan Su.

I only know of Su Changxun, and as for Yan Su, I only heard Jun Qiulan mention him once.

I didn't think in this direction at the time.

He didn't even know that the "Yan" in Yan Su's name was the same Yan as him.

"I didn't know Mr. Su's identity before, but Mr. Su and Jun Jibai are very familiar with each other."

He said tentatively.

Shopkeeper Yan nodded and said, "Our Yan family will fully support what Old Su and Young Master Jun want to do."

As early as the beginning of the year when they received movable type printing and papermaking technology, and then with the hints in Yan Su's letter, they knew almost everything.

There has been no direct action yet, and they also know that there has not been a formal uprising in the border town.

Shopkeeper Yan stroked his beard and thought for a while. "I have a letter for you. There is also a Yan's bookshop in the capital. If you encounter any difficulties, just take the letter to the bookshop."

Yan Jing understood and asked, "Can I meet Third Grandpa?"

"I will write a letter back. After you arrive in Beijing, go directly to the bookstore and ask someone to pass it on."

Yan Jing was also a little hesitant, "After entering Beijing, my time may not be very convenient."

He couldn't accompany Lanlan on the way to Beijing.

After arriving in the capital and waiting for Lanlan to settle down, he might be able to convince Lanlan to take him for a walk in the capital.

But here comes the problem.

If he can only let Lanlan take him out, wouldn't it be equivalent to exposing himself if he went to find Yan's bookstore?

Yan Jing was a little speechless.

Grandpa and Lanlan, can't you just sit down and talk things out?

By then, it won’t be so troublesome for him to find members of the Yan family here.

However, I was lucky this time and came across Yan's bookstore.

After talking with Manager Yan today, he can go back and report to his grandfather. He will first tell him about today's situation and then see how his grandfather arranges it.

It’s just that grandpa is old, otherwise after knowing the current situation, he would probably come in person to recognize his relatives.

No, it's not impossible.

The Yan family is relatively safe now. When grandpa finds out, he will definitely want to come over.

The problem is that every time you travel through time, you can only return to the starting point.

Grandpa said that they had fled to the woods in a small town, and that my great-grandparents died at the hands of a killer in order to protect him.

Grandpa can only travel through that location.

Doesn't that mean he still has to go to that place to pick up grandpa?

If Grandpa could convince Lanlan and let Lanlan take Grandpa through time, wouldn’t it be a lot more convenient?

Will this work?

Both of them have the ability to travel through time, and no one knows who will lead whom when the time comes?

Yan Jing's thoughts were also complicated.

Seeing that the time was almost up and Lanlan should be back, Yan Jing didn't delay any longer.

"Uncle, please write two letters, one for my grandfather." Yan Jing said, "I'll also write a letter to my third grandfather. Please pass it on to him. Mr. Jun doesn't know my grandfather's identity yet, so don't let it slip."

"good."

The uncle and nephew wrote furiously.

Before I finished writing the letter, I heard the waiter's voice.

"Hey, the young master is back."

Jun Qiulan was carrying a large bag of snacks. Not seeing Yan Jing, she subconsciously became nervous, "Where is the young master who came with me?"

"Don't be nervous, sir. The shopkeeper and the gentleman hit it off immediately and have gone upstairs for tea." The waiter said, "I'll go upstairs and let them know."

Jun Qiulan thought that this should be Yan's bookstore, and security should not be a problem, so he naturally relaxed a little.

only……

Yan's bookstore, Yan's, Yan Jing?

He seemed to have thought of something, but for a moment he found it hard to believe.

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