Chapter 81 Ah Chun
When Liang Qin appeared in front of Liang Zhen and others holding Wei Changtian's hand, everyone was a little surprised but didn't think there was anything wrong.
All those present were warriors, and they didn't care much about the issue of physical contact between men and women. In addition, they all knew that the two had a close relationship in the past, so they pretended not to see anything.
"Changtian, come quickly!"
Liang Zhen greeted everyone and everyone sat down at the table.
The tables, chairs and other items were just moved from the post station by the postmaster and his men. They were placed in the shade under a large locust tree, with a number of plates and bowls already placed on them.
Although there are no great dishes, it is still quite sumptuous.
The few of them didn't care about much and just sat down and started eating, enjoying the mountain view in the distance and chatting.
A deputy general reported:
"General, Young Master, we have now entered the territory of Tanzhou and will be able to reach Zhongling County in the evening."
"This county is not very big. I have already sent someone to the city to inform the government."
"By the way, it is said that there is a strange mountain called 'Duantian' to the west of the county town. If the general and the young master are interested, you can go and have a look..."
Liang Zhen and his companions did not take the Tanzhou route when they returned to Beijing, so the scenery they encountered along the way in the past few days was quite new. Wherever they went, they would always visit the local wonders.
It was originally a trip to "escort prisoners" to the border, but now it feels a bit like an autumn outing...
Of course, this would slow down the progress, but no one seemed to care.
Anyway, there is nothing important, so it’s nice to enjoy the mountains and rivers while traveling.
It’s just that the name of the mountain “Duantian”… Liang Qin frowned and expressed his objection.
"This mountain is not good. It conflicts with Brother Changtian's name. I think we should not go there."
"this……"
Liang Zhen also reacted after hearing this and immediately responded: "Qin'er is right! This mountain doesn't look very interesting when you hear its name!"
"We won't stay in Zhongling any longer. We'll rest for one night in the county town and then continue on our journey!"
"Yes, General!"
The deputy general quickly put down his chopsticks and admitted his mistake: "Don't blame me, sir. I was not thoughtful enough in this matter!"
"fine."
Wei Changtian waved his hands, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, thinking that the ancients were very particular.
He obviously wanted to go and see the mountain, but he couldn't say anything now, so he had to continue eating.
Warriors generally eat quickly, and it didn't take long for everyone to fill their stomachs to about 80% full.
"Brother Changtian, are you full?" Liang Qin asked in a low voice beside him.
"Yeah, I'm full."
Wei Changtian put down his chopsticks and burped, then looked around casually until his sight stopped somewhere.
She was a thin little girl, wearing a linen dress that was obviously ill-fitting and had messy hair.
She seemed a little afraid of people. She didn't dare to get too close to Wei Changtian and his group, nor did she dare to get too close to the post station. She sat alone on a stone between the two places, holding a multi-grain steamed bun in her hand and eating it slowly.
Following Wei Changtian's gaze, Liang Qin also noticed this pitiful little girl, and suddenly a feeling of pity surged in her heart.
She hesitated for a moment, then immediately waved her hand to call a soldier to her side.
"Go and bring the little girl here. Speak softly and don't scare her."
"yes."
The soldier responded and walked to the little girl, bending down and saying something.
It could be seen that the girl was a little scared, but she finally picked up a large bamboo basket and timidly followed the soldiers back.
She stood a few steps away from the crowd, with her head down and not saying a word.
"Don't be afraid, we are not bad people."
Liang Qin smiled and waved: "Come closer."
“…”
The little girl looked up at Liang Qin, and perhaps because she felt that she really didn't look like a bad person, she finally hesitantly walked a little closer.
"How old are you? What's your name?" Liang Qin asked, holding her little hand.
"Nine, nine years old, named Chun..."
The girl's voice was very nice, but the volume was too low, as if it would be blown away by a gust of wind.
"Why are you here alone? Where are your parents?" Liang Qin asked again.
"There..."
The little girl timidly pointed to a low hill not far away.
“…”
Liang Qin and Wei Changtian looked at each other, then looked at the tinder in the bamboo basket, and both realized that the little girl's parents were probably dead, and she must have gone to the mountain to visit their graves today.
This kind of situation of losing a parent at a young age is actually not uncommon in this era.
If it's a boy, he might be adopted by other relatives.
But if it is a girl, she will most likely have to rely on herself, and many of them will eventually starve to death or freeze to death.
"well……"
Liang Qin sighed softly, turned around, scooped a large bowl of food from the table and handed it to the little girl.
"Are you hungry? Eat something."
"I……"
Ah Chun swallowed hard and put the bowl back on the table: "Madam, I brought some dry food."
"lady……"
Liang Qin was stunned for a moment, but soon understood.
For these children living in remote areas, "Master" and "Madam" should be the most respectful titles they know.
Liang Qin smiled and did not correct him, but softly advised: "Don't be embarrassed, we will throw away these meals if you don't eat them."
"ah?"
Ah Chun was stunned, his big eyes flickering in confusion, as if he couldn't understand why such good food should be thrown away.
"Then, I'll eat..."
She hesitated for a while, and finally picked up the bowl and chopsticks again. Encouraged by Liang Qin's eyes, she began to eat in small bites.
Liang Zhen and the others said nothing when they saw this and continued chatting among themselves.
Soon, Achun finished a big bowl of food.
Maybe because she hadn’t eaten so full in a long time, the little girl couldn’t help but burp.
"Drink some water...are you full?"
Liang Qin smiled and handed over another bowl of water.
"Eat, burp, I'm full..."
Ah Chun drank the water but still couldn't stop burping. Her face turned red with shame: "Thank you, hiccup, ma'am..."
"You're welcome."
Liang Qin wanted to pat her on the back, but Ah Chun suddenly bent down and shook out the few mountain products in the bamboo basket.
Wild mushrooms, wild wood ears, and several medicinal herbs... While burping, she gathered these things together, tied them carefully into a bundle with a straw rope, and gently placed them at Liang Qin's feet.
"Husband, Madam, these are for you."
"Take it back, I don't want your things."
Liang Qin picked up the mountain products and wanted to put them back into the bamboo basket.
But Ah Chun took a step back, lowered his head and said seriously: "Madam gave me food out of kindness, not because I deserve it."
“…”
Liang Qin's eyes were a little surprised.
She didn't know what to say for a moment, and Ah Chun bowed to everyone at this time, then walked away with the empty bamboo basket on his back.
The thin figure quickly walked a distance away. Liang Qin was silent for a while and couldn't help but sigh to Wei Changtian: "I didn't expect this child to be so sensible..."
"yes."
Wei Changtian glanced at the bundle of mountain products at his feet: "If she sells these things and exchanges them for food, she will probably be able to eat for a while longer."
“…”
Liang Qin was stunned for a moment.
Wei Changtian didn't say anything else. He just shook his head, took out a piece of silver from his sleeve, and threw it away.
The silver drew an arc in the air and fell right into Achun's bamboo basket.
Today I still have... I am writing...
(End of this chapter)
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