Chapter 50 Whereabouts
Ten days had passed by the time Yu Huatang finished his studies.
Baili respectfully sealed a few packets of silver, saying that it was to thank the masters for their dedicated teaching, and that the silver was to be regarded as a filial gift from an outer disciple.
Several masters no longer refused, and one of them who was good at hollow carving said, "Young Master, you have taken good care of Miss Yu, and you want to marry her."
Baili was not embarrassed or angry, and said openly, "She is the only one I will never marry in this life."
Several people laughed and said, "Young Master is blessed. We'll come to your wedding again when we have the chance..."
Baili was overjoyed by these words. He sent a servant to see them off and also rewarded the people who were accompanying them.
Yu Huatang didn't know what good things he had in store. Seeing him spending money like water, she reminded him, "I know you have money, but you still have to be prepared for danger."
"Okay, okay, I'll do as you say."
Yu Huatang knew that his words went in one ear and out the other. After all, she wasn't his relative, so she couldn't remind him too much. She just asked, "Didn't you say you were going to Gushan for fun today?"
Baili collected his thoughts and said, "I want to take you to the thousand-year-old Yongquan Temple on the mountain. Do you think it's okay?"
"I have no objection, but can you go back and forth today? I have been away from the Lantern Master Hall for a long time and want to go back early."
Baili asked the servant to pack some cakes and said, "Sure, it's not far. Go back home and have a good rest tonight. I'll take you back tomorrow."
Seeing that he had been with her for such a long time, Yu Huatang was worried that he was too tired. "If you have other things to do, you don't have to take me there. I can go to the car park and find a car myself."
Baili led her forward and said, "What can I do? The most important thing now is to marry..."
"Forget it, let's go quickly."
He didn't dare say it, for fear that she would be angry and say she didn't want to go to the temple anymore.
The two of them, along with a few servants, climbed and stopped many times, and finally arrived at the ancient temple at three quarters past noon. There were many people at that time, and the temple was very popular, so it was difficult to find a place to eat.
The two of them ate some cakes and then started strolling around casually.
The numerous cliff carvings and towering ancient trees are indeed refreshing. After walking a few more miles, we saw travelers burning incense in front of us.
Baili also pulled her aside and said that he wanted to burn some incense.
She kowtowed devoutly, asking the Buddha to bless the people around her.
When she finished lighting the incense and came over, Baili was still lingering, "Buddha, please bless... let Huatang marry me quickly. After that, I will come to gild the Buddha's body immediately. Finally, please bless her and me to have two children in three years, live in harmony and love for the rest of our lives..."
Yu Huatang didn’t want to hear what happened next.
Baili lit the incense and bowed three times to the gods and Buddhas of heaven and earth before leaving here with satisfaction.
Afterwards, the two of them visited the inscriptions in the Heshui Rock area. At 1:05 pm, Yu Huatang said he wanted to go back.
Baili's purpose of coming here today has been achieved, so whatever she says goes.
The two returned to Jubao Tower for dinner. Baili Gan wanted to wave his hand, but was stopped by Yu Huatang, "It's just the two of us, so just a few dishes will do."
Baili Yunzhou said, "You will leave tomorrow. You must try the local specialties today."
After that, he said to the waiter, "Serve all your special dishes."
Yu Huatang wanted to persuade him again, but the waiter had already gone downstairs to ask the kitchen to prepare the food. She had no choice but to give up and went into the inner room with Baili.
When they got inside, Yu Huatang took out a boat model and handed it to him. "You've been so kind to me over the years. I don't have much to thank you for."
"I learned how to make this boat from three masters. I just saw it in a temple and offered it to you. I'm giving it to you to ensure you have a smooth journey."
Baili took it and examined it carefully. He was touched in his heart, but he said sarcastically, "Why don't you give me a sachet or a fan pendant? I can wear it day and night and think of it all the time."
"That's a gift between couples or lovers. We are friends, so it's more appropriate to give a boat as a gift," said Yu Huatang.
He was indeed overthinking it. He knew Huatang was always polite, so why would she give him that? He asked, "When will you give me the sachet? I've been waiting for so long. Can you give me some in advance?"
Yu Huatang laughed, "You can't live without joking and playing every day, right?"
Baili Yunzhou also laughed for a while and said, "Who made you so beautiful that I'm obsessed with you?"
Yu Huatang ignored him. At this time, the waiter brought a few dishes and she started eating alone.
After she had eaten for a while, Baili asked, "There's a night market later, how about I take you there?"
"No, I have to go back tomorrow, I want to rest first."
Baili Yunzhou originally wanted to take her to the river that girls loved, where many lovers wrote their wishes on pieces of paper and let them float away with the water. He also wanted to trick Huatang into writing down a few words.
But she is stubborn by nature and it is hard to force her.
An Fu originally didn't want to pay attention to Miss Yu's whereabouts, but after not seeing her for more than ten days, he became a little worried. After hurriedly talking to Zhao Yan, he asked, "Master, Miss Yu couldn't have left here."
Zhao Yan looked at the lock on her door and said, "Maybe something happened and she went out."
"But Miss Yu didn't bring her junior brother with her, and she has been out for such a long time. Who will accompany her?" After An Fu said this, a name came to his mind.
He took a few steps back and quietly looked at his young master's face. It seemed that there was no change...
Ever since the two of them had spoken clearly that day, the Master had not allowed him to inquire about Miss Yu's affairs.
Before, he thought that his young master had not given up yet, but was just a little frustrated.
Two months have passed now, and Jiangzhou Mu's affairs have been completed. He is a little confused about what his son is thinking now...
At this time, Granny Xu also came over slowly with a bucket of water, and Zhao Yan gestured to Anfu.
Anfu took the water and followed Granny Xu towards Yu Huatang's yard. He asked, "Granny Xu, are you helping Miss Yu take care of the flowers and plants? Doesn't Miss Yu plan to come back?"
Granny Xu was old. She supported her waist and legs, scooped water from the bucket and sprinkled it on the grass. She said, "He should have been back soon, but he hasn't come back yet. I'm afraid he really left with Baili."
Zhao Yan's heart finally lost its composure after hearing this. "Mother-in-law is saying that Miss Yu left with Master Baili?"
"Well, she said she was going to Fuzhou to learn the craft from a master and would be back in ten days, but it's already the fourteenth day and she still hasn't shown up. I told her that day that this Baili Gongzi looked like someone she could trust for life."
"That's fine. After all, she's a woman and needs someone to take care of her..."
Anfu helped to finish watering the plants and then returned to his own yard.
Zhao Yan sat by the bed without saying a word since he entered the room.
An Fu said from the side, "Sir, I think Miss Yu has been studying for a long time and will be back in a few days."
For now, Zhao Yan could only agree with what Anfu said. Quanzhou has a flat terrain, the main roads are unobstructed, and there are no bandits on the side roads. It is impossible that something happened that delayed him.
So there is only one possibility: she has been studying for a long time and will be a few days late.
But have they been together for so long? Have all the single men and women been together?
He didn't dare to think about it anymore. He had figured it out that day. There will always be regrets in everyone's life, and he has to learn to accept it.
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