Chapter 240 Ghosts and Wolves Howling
At noon the next day, after Song Yunchu finished his meditation, Zhong Nanyue sent his seventh junior brother to deliver food as usual.
Yesterday we were given two chicken legs for meal, but today we were given a whole chicken.
Song Yunchu raised his eyebrows slightly.
When she got up this morning, she taught Zhong Nanyue, Chu Yuni and others how to play mahjong. Zhong Nanyue was very interested and just happened to play at the same table with the three of them.
Money is of no use in Yaowang Valley, therefore, the loser of a card game will have a stroke drawn on his face by the winner.
At first, in order to take care of Zhong Nanyue's emotions, Song Yunchu secretly told Chu Yuni and the other two to try to let Zhong Nanyue win more. After all, winning more can make her feel good.
But what surprised her was that Zhong Nanyue not only had good luck, but also seemed to have a very good understanding of playing cards. Not only could she remember the cards, she could also sort out the cards in her hand clearly, and she played the cards much faster than others.
This way, the other three wouldn't have to give in deliberately.
After lunch, Song Yunchu thought about going out for a walk, but when he looked up, he saw Chen Yue and Zhao Jingheng walking towards him with two painted faces. There were turtles and pig heads painted on their cheeks, and more than a dozen pieces of paper were stuck on their heads and behind their ears.
Song Yunchu couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Two human-shaped mops walked over slowly.
Because their faces were painted so heavily, she couldn't even see their expressions.
"Why did you come here in such a state?" Song Yunchu suppressed his laughter again, "Did Miss Zhong not let you wash your face?"
"She said that we have to keep this look until dark." Zhao Jingheng's tone was mixed with helplessness. "We didn't win a single game. She thought we were too stupid, so she kicked us out and replaced us with two of her junior brothers."
"It's good to be kicked out." Chen Yue said, "Sitting here for several hours is really boring. Only Brother Chu likes to play this. No wonder he is always unstable."
"I don't agree with that." Song Yunchu smiled. "Whether you are stable or not has little to do with whether you like playing cards or not. Of course, it's normal that you two are obsessed with martial arts and don't like to get involved in these gambling games."
"Although Brother Chu is not as calm as you, he is cheerful enough. His eloquence... We don't quite agree with him, but in Miss Zhong's eyes, he is probably the most likable one among us. Whether we can leave without any trouble depends on him."
Chu Yuni was born into a merchant family. He had been idle for the past few years. Apart from practicing martial arts, he spent his time having fun everywhere, such as cockfighting and dog running. He was familiar with many casino games, so the rules of mahjong were not difficult for him to understand, and he was able to enjoy it.
Chen Yue and Zhao Jingheng were born into prominent families and were taught to strive for progress since childhood. They probably lost the desire to play very early on and only wanted to serve the court and make achievements. Playing cards was an improper behavior for them, so they naturally found it boring.
At this moment, they must be missing the days of training with the soldiers in the training ground. That is what they really yearn for.
"Brother Song is right." Zhao Jingheng nodded. "Although Brother Chu often says the wrong thing and uses the wrong words, he can always give a reasonable explanation. Miss Zhong is willing to believe it, which is also Brother Chu's ability."
When Song Yunchu heard this, he couldn't help but think of Chu Yuni's words yesterday, "A slim lady is a good match for a gentleman," and "Beauty is a disaster" when she first met Zhong Nanyue.
That's all...
According to his own logic, even if he said something wrong, he could still make up for it.
"Brother Song, do you think Miss Zhong will be willing to leave with us? Even if she can listen to Brother Chu's words now, this is where she has lived for many years after all..."
"It is precisely because she has lived here for many years and is too familiar with everything here that she wants to explore unknown areas." Song Yunchu said firmly, "Even without our instigation, she would have such thoughts in her mind, unless the King of Medicine can guarantee that she will never contact outsiders in her life."
In the later part of the original novel, Zhong Nanyue left Yaowang Valley to help Jun Tianyi. On the one hand, she couldn't bear to refuse Jun Tianyi's request for help, and on the other hand, it was also to satisfy her desire to explore the secular world.
A girl in her twenties, not a nun who has seen through the world, how could she not be curious about the outside world.
Sooner or later, she would have to go out and explore the world. It would be better for her to follow them. At least within their sphere of influence, she would not suffer any loss.
At the hour of You, the sky is filled with sunset glow.
Chu Yuni stood under the fruit tree, holding her coat with both hands, catching the fruits picked by Zhong Nanyue.
Seeing that her clothes could no longer hold her clothes, Zhong Nanyue jumped down from the tree.
"The fruits on the hill behind here are sweet and sour and delicious. Try some."
The two of them sat down on the stone steps. Chu Yuni saw Zhong Nanyue bite off the wild fruit in her hand with a crisp sound, so she also picked up one and tasted it.
"Well, I didn't lie to you, did I?"
"It's delicious." Chu Yuni replied, "But it's still not as good as the one I have back home."
As soon as he said this, Zhong Nanyue suppressed the smile on her lips and looked away from him.
"Miss Zhong, although Medicine King Valley is nice, it's really too quiet..."
"Isn't it good to be quiet?" Zhong Nanyan interrupted him, "My father always said that people outside are shrewd, and they will scheme against each other among their relatives and friends. How can they compare to the simple people here."
"That's true." Chu Yuni agreed, "This place is very suitable for those who are tired of the struggles of the secular world to retire, but for young people, the quietness day after day is bound to make them feel boring, and it can't compare to the exciting world outside."
"Okay, I know what you want to say."
Zhong Nanyan took a bite of the fruit expressionlessly. "I can let those four people go. They are pretty boring anyway, but you have to stay here with me. You have to follow me wherever I am."
"Miss Zhong, I..."
"I've already given you enough face." Zhong Nanyan interrupted him with a sullen face, "I was the one who saved the Songs, and you three newcomers were here to repay them, but the other two were just too stupid, and because you spoke so nicely and protected me, I let them go together, what else do you want?"
"I didn't think anything." Chu Yuni's voice was much lower, "I just think that a beauty like you should be admired by more people..."
"Don't try to play tricks on me! You're looking around and I can tell you're not sincere. Don't you just want to get out? I'm telling you, there's no way!"
Zhong Nanyan snorted coldly, "There are three walls of traps outside the manor. You can go and try them. If you die, don't blame me for not warning you."
"I didn't think of forcing my way out. If possible, I want you to take me out."
Chu Yuni looked at her steadily. "Brother Song has done me a favor. You saved him, so I will repay you for that. If you are willing to honor me by coming to my house, I will definitely treat you well. I can arrange anything delicious or fun you want. There are no rules in my house, so you can still feel as comfortable as you do here."
"You like a handsome man who is good at talking and can make you happy. I will help you find one until you are satisfied."
"Don't you like the clothes and jewelry I brought you? I have a lot more at home, you can take whatever you want."
Zhong Nanyan frowned and stood up. "It sounds nice, but do you think I'm easy to fool? Only this Medicine King Valley is my territory. If I leave here, who else can I order around? Now you have to look at my face. If I really go to your place, won't I have to look at your face?"
"Why would I give you a cold shoulder?" Chu Yuni subconsciously took over the conversation, "I treat you as a good friend."
"What good friend? You are just my little follower! Look at your own status clearly. If you keep talking nonsense, I will let the snake bite you."
Zhong Nanyue scolded and then turned and left.
That night, everyone's dinner became wild vegetables and fried centipedes.
Zhong Nanyue did not allow Chu Yuni and others to accompany her for dinner, but asked Seventh Junior Brother to drive them to Song Yunchu's room to eat.
Chu Yuni sat at the round table, looking at the five bowls of rice and two dishes on the table, and sighed: "Blame me..."
"I don't blame you." Song Yunchu denied his self-blame and said slowly, "Before you came, this is what we ate. I have to thank you for letting us have a few good meals."
Chu Yuni: "..."
"Don't lose heart." Unlike Chu Yuni's distress, Song Yunchu was very calm. "If Miss Zhong was really angry, she would definitely release a snake to bite you. She didn't release a snake, which means she just wanted to scare you."
"But she seemed quite angry."
"She is struggling. The Medicine King loves her, and she depends on him. But even if the father-daughter relationship is good, the Medicine King cannot stop her curiosity about the outside world. She wants to go out and take a look, but she also knows that people in the outside world will not obey her like the people here, so she naturally feels uneasy."
Song Yunchu paused and said, "The fledgling will eventually fly into the sky, and the Medicine King can't protect her forever."
"Then...can I still have a say in front of her?" Chu Yuni was a little unconfident.
"Of course you can." Song Yunchu patted his shoulder. "Although she is simple, she is not stupid. If you treat her as a friend, she will naturally feel your sincerity."
Chu Yuni thought for a moment, then looked up at Song Yunchu with a firm gaze, "Sir Song, I know what to do."
The next morning, Chu Yuni got up early.
As soon as he went out, he saw Zhong Nanyue and her fellow junior brothers playing Cuju not far away. He wanted to go over and join in, but was stopped by his seventh junior brother.
"Senior Sister said that she doesn't want to see you today, so go back to your room."
Chu Yuni was not surprised by such an arrangement and went back to her room obediently.
The lunch was still wild vegetables and fried centipedes. I don't know if the cook didn't control the heat well, but both dishes were a little burnt. This time, not to mention Jun Li Luo, even Song Yunchu couldn't eat it. Fortunately, Chu Yunni had anticipated the next meal and picked a lot of wild fruits in advance.
"Where was this fruit picked?" Song Yunchu asked curiously.
She and Jun Liluo had also been to the back mountain, but saw very few wild fruits, which were not very delicious and could not compare to the sour and sweet ones that Chu Yuni brought today.
"There is a gravel road behind Miss Zhong's attic. Going up all the way, there are many fruit trees planted behind. She took me there yesterday. She said that the golden fruits are the most delicious. Fortunately, she didn't think of asking someone to watch the fruit trees today, otherwise we would have to eat this charred centipede."
When Song Yunchu heard this, he began to think.
If Zhong Nanyue really wanted to punish Chu Yuni, he would never be able to reap the fruits. She could just lock him up in the house and restrict his freedom, which would be considered a punishment.
Now he is just using the shabby food to express his dissatisfaction.
This girl looks fierce, but she is actually soft-hearted.
In a blink of an eye, it was sunset.
Zhong Nanyue was walking back to her residence when she saw a person squatting outside the attic from a distance.
When she walked a little closer, she recognized that it was Chu Yuni and couldn't help but snorted coldly.
She wanted to pass Chu Yuni, but when she approached him, she smelled alcohol, which made her very confused, "Where did you get the alcohol?"
Chu Yuni looked up at her, her eyes slightly moist.
Zhong Nanyan was surprised, "What's wrong with you?"
She just asked someone to send them unpalatable food and didn't do anything else. Why should this boy feel so aggrieved?
She was just wondering when she heard Chu Yuni burst into tears and fell to the ground howling.
"I miss my dad, I miss my mom, I miss my sister..."
"What are you crazy about? How can you, a grown man, cry?"
"You won't let me see my family, so can't I just drink to drown my sorrows?"
Chu Yuni howled and pounded the ground with her fists, "I treat you as a friend, but you only treat me as a pet..."
His crying was so loud and unpleasant that Zhong Nanyan's eyes twitched as she listened. She scolded him, "What nonsense! I only said that you are my follower. When did I say you are a pet?"
"Immortizing me in Medicine King Valley is no different from raising me as a pet. You have your father's love, and I have a family to take care of. Do we owe you a favor? Do we have to repay you with our freedom? You want a handsome man, and I said I will find him for you. I will give you all the delicious and fun things, okay? I want my freedom! I want my parents! I want to go home!"
Chu Yuni kicked her legs and howled like a ghost.
Zhong Nanyan gritted her teeth, unable to bear his crying any more. "Shut up! Your crying is so ugly. If you keep crying, you won't have any food tomorrow!"
Chu Yuni fell silent, raised her head and looked at her with tears in her eyes.
"Nan Yan, can't we be good friends who are equals?"
Zhong Nanyue was stunned.
"If you want me to play with you, let's go see the outside world. There are many things you have never come into contact with. Although there are evil people in the outside world, with your ability, they can't defeat you."
"Besides, I have money. Money is useless in your Medicine King Valley, but it is very useful outside. As long as I give an order, a lot of people will come to serve you. Do you believe it?"
"I am not one of your junior brothers. I am an outsider. If I am locked up by you, I will have no dignity, and I will not be able to treat you well with all my heart."
Zhong Nanyue looked at him without saying a word.
After the two looked at each other for a long time, Zhong Nanyue walked away silently and went back to the house.
Chu Yuni suddenly felt even more sad.
Are they really going to force their way out and become hostile to the people in Medicine King Valley? And the three walls of traps that Zhong Nanyan mentioned, I wonder if Lord Song is sure of that...
Just as he was worried, footsteps were heard behind him again.
Chu Yuni turned around and saw Zhong Nanyue coming up to him and handing him a black pill.
"This is the Soul-Severing Pill. After taking it, you will only live for thirty days. If you keep your word and let me experience the fun of the outside world, I will detoxify you before the poison takes effect. If you break your word and betray my trust..."
Zhong Nanyan stared at his face and spoke in a cool voice, "Then you should die to atone for your sins."
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