Chapter 140: Farewell
Ever since the headquarters at the Twelve Piers was smashed, Big Beard has been busy dealing with debt collection while battling wits and minds with the Bai Mansion and Wangque Tower, leaving him exhausted and overwhelmed.
Tubei Village was able to calm down temporarily.
The north wind blows in November, and Tianbao is two years old.
It’s the little baby’s birthday and everyone gathers together.
It was also on this day that Broken Blade announced his decision to temporarily leave the land of exile.
At that time, everyone was crowded in the kitchen, chatting and laughing while waiting to eat noodles.
After he said this, the kitchen fell silent and Xiao Su's family was unable to react for a long time.
After a long time, Su Da finally found his voice, "Master Broken Blade, are you going to leave here?"
Broken Blade nodded, his eyes calm, "I'll leave for now, I have something to do."
"Is this possible? Aren't those who come to the place of exile forbidden to leave at will for the rest of their lives?" Su Er hesitated.
Du Buqing rolled his eyes, "Duan Dao and I didn't want to stay outside, so we ran in here on our own. Even if we say we're really exiled, no one can stop him from going wherever he wants."
That’s true.
Lord Duan Dao is very skilled in martial arts, so he shouldn't be bullied when he goes out.
The Su family no longer had this worry, and they felt relieved.
They knew that whether it was Master Du or Lord Broken Knife, they must have their own stories, and the stories they didn't want to tell were mostly about scars.
So they never ask too many questions, even if the relationship is already very good.
Old Lady Su paused for a moment. "It's November now, and it's getting cold everywhere. It's hard to travel, so we need to be well prepared. Luckily, my family made a new coat and shoes a while ago. I'll go pack them up, and Master Broken Blade, take them with you."
Old Man Su also stood up and rummaged through the bags in the corner of the kitchen. There were still some dried rabbit and chicken inside. "Take these with you. If we don't make it in time and don't come across a village inn, at least we can roast some to fill our stomachs."
Liu Yuelan, He Daxiang and Su Xiuer, the three women, have already discussed using the leftover flour at home to make more pancakes and steamed buns. The journey is difficult, so having food will keep them from worrying.
Su Da and Su Er couldn't find any way to help, and the two men were rubbing their hands in anxiety.
The joyful kitchen was filled with a sad atmosphere early on because of a farewell, but behind this sadness, there was infinite warmth.
Duan Dao sat there, watching the scene quietly, his expression still calm, but his eyes were darker.
Next to the crowd, Wei Li sat quietly in a corner, also watching this scene.
Su An, Su Wen and Su Wu knew that Uncle Duan Dao was leaving, so they bravely huddled at the man's feet, reluctant to let him go.
"Uncle Broken Blade, how long will you be away? When will you come back?"
"You have to come back early, otherwise there will be no one to watch us do the horse stance."
"If you're not here, Grandpa Du will lead us astray."
Du Buqin was so angry that he kicked everyone's buttocks, "You little bastards, it's obviously you who led Grandpa astray!"
He never used to look for rat holes, let alone poke a hornet's nest!
That night, there was a knock on the window of Duan Dao's room.
The window was open, and a little kid, not even as tall as the windowsill, was standing under it.
On a November night, dark clouds blocked the moonlight and the north wind howled, instantly leaving red spots on the baby's face.
Broken Blade stretched out his long arm and brought the baby in.
"You are going to Changjing." The child nestled in his arms, turned his head to look at him, his black eyes clear and bright.
Broken Knife: "Yeah."
"Go see my grandson."
"It's my nephew."
"Is it far?"
"Far."
"Is it dangerous?"
"Danger."
"I'm coming back."
"good."
That sound satisfied the little baby, who took out a bulging coarse cloth purse from his arms and stuffed it into his arms, "Here, Tianbao earned this."
She knew why Uncle Duan Dao wanted to make money and why Grandpa Du wanted to sell pills.
It’s to earn money.
Looking at the big purse, the little baby showed a little satisfaction, "Luckily, I earned it."
Broken Knife stared at her, knowing what was in the bag without even looking.
The sound of the silver colliding was very crisp, and it felt quite heavy.
"How did you make it?" he asked.
"Bai Yu ate my candy beans, give me money." Bai Yu ate one of her candy beans every day and gave her a small purse of silver every day.
Duan Dao was speechless for a moment, then laughed softly.
These kids...
Outside the door, Du Buqin retracted his hand that was about to push the door, turned around with his hands behind his back, and went back to his room to rest with a smile on his face.
Duan Dao left early the next morning.
The money earned during this period was not much, but it was just enough.
Before leaving, he went to the Su family courtyard and practiced the Moon-Drinking Sword in the yard.
Dawn breaks in the sky and the morning light is faint.
The man holds the Moon-Drinking Knife in his hand and moves in the dim light, as nimble as a dragon.
"The great roc rises to the blue sky, supported by the wind! ...A dormant dragon should not be used! A dragon that is too arrogant will regret it!"
The five kids on the porch were staring intently, and three of them were scratching their heads while watching.
I can’t use my eyes enough!
It’s too fast!
After the dance, Duan Dao stopped and looked at Tian Bao deeply before leaving.
In addition to Xiao Su's family and Du Buni, the Huo couple also came to see them off, as well as the villagers of Tubei Village. Although they didn't dare to get close, they all stood at the doorsteps and watched them go with eager eyes.
When they said goodbye again at the village entrance, Huo Ziheng didn't say much else, just a word of advice, "Be careful."
Du Buqin wanted to talk a lot more, but with someone beside him, he couldn't say many things directly. The old man was so anxious that he looked frustrated, "How about I go with you! Damn it!"
Although this guy is already dead in Dai Viet and everyone thinks he died on the battlefield, it is hard to say that no one remembers his face.
To run back to Changjing is like going into a dangerous place.
At least if he went with them he could help collect the bodies.
Broken Blade replied with two words, "Shut up."
Su An, Su Wen and Su Wu were already in tears.
Not used to such a farewell, Duan Dao picked up two large bags and flew away.
At the gate of Yongzhou City, a carriage was parked quietly.
The young man in a white brocade robe with red embroidery dozed off in the driver's seat. When the driver, who had been driven aside, reminded him, he immediately raised his head, pried open his eyelids, stood up, and waved vigorously, "Uncle Broken Knife, here! Here!"
After that, he couldn't wait any longer and jumped out of the car and ran towards the figure coming over there. "I was afraid I'd miss you, so I came here to wait before dawn, just to see you off!"
Broken Blade glanced down at him, amusement flashing across his eyes, "Why don't you go to Tubei Village to deliver it?"
"Don't show off your wealth, as there will be too many people watching." Young Master Bai said confidently, pointing to the luxurious carriage parked in front. "This is a gift from me for you. It's comfortable to travel in a carriage!"
Duan Dao's eyelids twitched.
The carriage was luxurious on the outside, with brocade curtains and gilded bells hanging from the four corners of the roof.
Don’t show off your wealth?
"No need, it's too conspicuous."
"Leave the carriage here, and give you the horse!"
After leaving Tubei Village, the lingering feelings in my heart were all dispelled by the little boy's words.
Duan Dao didn't refuse after all, he was indeed a little anxious.
Before riding off, the man sat on his horse and looked at the little boy below, who was smiling with his hands on his hips. "Thank you."
Whether it was the silver and money given under a pretext or the horse, it was always done with a thoughtful heart.
Bai Yu raised his chin, still arrogant and domineering, "No big deal! I'll ask my father to watch over Tubei Village and make sure no one bullies us!"
It has been many years since we last met.
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