Looking Back
Xiaoxiang
There is only land route from Cangjun to Xiaoxiang, but there are thousands of roads leading directly there.
After the collapse of Zuihua Tower, Xizhen and Yuhe knew the origin of the plague and that the plague would be controlled, so the cooperation between the alliance tacitly ended.
As for where the hearts of both parties would go, it had already been hidden after that dusk.
Jian Shiyun's body was not handled according to the laws of Huandu. From the evidence collected by the soldiers, the mysterious goddess disappeared with Lu on the day when Zuihua Tower collapsed.
At the same time, everyone heard that the goddess of Wu Mi was the most popular courtesan in Zui Hua Lou.
Controversy arose over the fact that the melodious zither music, the moon-like, clear, and vast melody, and the goddess who lured people into a cult were actually the same person. Cang County City, already desolate and desolate due to the plague, became abuzz with rumors about the goddess.
Many storytellers who saw business opportunities in this incident emerged from nowhere, holding a pot of tea and a fan, and stood outside the collapsed Zuihua Tower, starting to preach in a vivid and attractive manner.
These remarkably realistic stories were heard by many people, and many who did not know the truth began to believe them. Word spread quickly from one person to ten, and from ten to a hundred. Soon, even Chimen, across a river from the city, knew the story about the goddess.
But after all, the mountains are high and the roads are long, and these bizarre stories have not yet reached Pingzhou.
The sound of horse hooves passed along the street. The servant following Yu He raised his eyes carefully, looked at Yu He's expression, and said carefully: "Sir, Xiaoxiang is ahead. Where do you plan to get off?"
Yu He raised his eyes slightly and looked out the window as he was told: "Under the first tree in the village after the willow bridge."
The servant received the order and turned around with his nerves hanging high, giving orders to the coachman who was driving outside.
The gentle breeze outside the window blows through the bamboo curtains into the room.
The faint fragrance of flowers by the roadside was carried in the wind, and the bluestone bridge passing by was reflected through the slightly lifted bamboo curtain.
The carriage drove out of the alley and entered a bamboo forest. The stream then meandered through the bamboo forest. Looking into the distance, there was a willow bridge across the stream and the ginkgo trees dyed with autumn colors.
Following Yu He's gaze, the servant, who had been worried all the way, finally breathed a sigh of relief and secretly patted his chest.
Yu He felt very depressed during the journey from Cang County to Xiaoxiang. He didn't know which unlucky guy had touched the title of the commander of the personal army, and brought bad luck to him and his personal attendants.
Whether it was the car rental or the accommodation, Yu He had an indifferent face the whole time, and it was impossible to tell whether he was happy or angry. He even said "Strange people are not allowed to enter" and was terrified to see his face.
Fortunately, this extremely oppressive journey was finally coming to an end, and he was about to regain his freedom! Because of the next journey, Yu He did not allow others to follow him.
Although he was a little worried about his master's condition, the servant didn't want to be oppressed by the aura anymore. After the carriage stopped at the bridge, the servant lifted the curtain and got off first. After Yu He left the carriage, he was told that he didn't need to follow him, so he nodded quickly and watched his master go away.
Yu He's figure stood straight, like a heavy ink mark in the scenery in front of him, which was like a painted bridge with willows in the mist. It seemed out of place, but it could blend in perfectly.
The attendant watched from afar, the oppressive aura dissipated, the timidity in his heart also disappeared, but he suddenly felt a little melancholy.
My master has always been concerned about his country and family. He only acts alone at certain times when it is for the safety of the capital or Huandu. His purpose is to reduce unnecessary losses, prevent others from being affected, and keep the danger to himself.
Their mansion has always been protected by Yu He.
Now that the master has left the Cangjun area where his main office is located and has come to this unknown Xiaoxiang with concealed tracks, is he trying to investigate something?
But even though he concealed his whereabouts, he inadvertently revealed his secret itinerary to Master Qin, whom he had only met once before.
The servant knew that he did not have the same keen insight as his master, and he could not help but worry when he saw Yu He's figure gradually disappear at the end of the stone road.
Revealing his back to others... This is the first time the master has done such a thing.
Is there someone you care about? Or something else?
Yu He was a meticulous thinker, and the attendants were naturally excluded from the discussion, unable to understand Yu He's inner thoughts. All they could do now was watch him go.
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Not knowing what kind of gathering today was, after asking an old woman along the way about the location of a residential house, Yu He raised his eyes towards the sunlight and saw the man walking slowly opposite him.
The corners of his eyes were still painted with crimson ink, and his loosely braided black hair was lifted up by the slightly drunken wind. It seemed that he was not overly surprised that He appeared in front of his fellow villager.
"Master Yu."
Xizhen placed one hand on her waist, a false mask covering her raised brows. She raised her eyes and looked at him in a low voice, "...This chance encounter is also a way to find a relative?"
Yu He's expression remained unchanged. After gently thanking the hunched old woman, he walked in front of Xi Zhen.
"The place you and I are looking for must be the same place. Why don't we go together?"
Apart from official business, Xizhen always acted alone, so it was impossible for them to return to their hometown together or even leave the government office together.
As the saying goes, don't hit a smiling person, not to mention that Yu He's indifferent face in front of him softened a little, and there was a hint of pleading in his eyes.
Xizhen looked at him for a moment, then looked aside and gestured.
The two said no more and walked to their old place in silence, one in front and the other behind.
As if attending a silent sacrifice, the pedestrians around gave way one after another. The rain came hurriedly, and the oil-paper umbrellas opened one by one, like white flowers blooming from the cracks in the rocks. When the autumn wind blew by, they were buried deep in the buildings like gravel, never to see the light of day again.
The drifting puddles reflected the indifferent faces of those who passed by; the hems of their clothes did not get wet, but caused ripples in the calm reflections.
Crows flew in the rain from afar and screamed overhead, their voices echoing over the desolate eaves.
The rainwater on the oil-paper umbrella flowed down the stream, condensed into water droplets, splashed on the dry ground, and formed dark flowers.
"Where did you put it?"
The wooden door that had been covered in dust for many years was opened again, and the sound of rain outside decreased a lot. Xizhen leaned the oil-paper umbrella against the stone wall and moved his eyes to the back of the stone house.
"Under the tree."
“…”
Yu He wiped off the thin mist from his clothes. The crow that came in the rain fluttered into the house, jumped on the table, and signaled the two silent people to look at its legs.
It was a slightly damp mailbox.
Realizing who the letter was from, Yu He ignored Xizhen's thoughtful glance and calmly took the mailbox off the crow's legs and unfolded the paper inside.
[Miss Jiang asked me to inquire about your affairs. I think Xizhen should go with you...]
Qin Lan is very perceptive.
Although he did not participate in the Zuihualou operation, he was able to infer the general situation from the details.
From the letter sent by Jiang Nian, through Jiang Nian's polite and brief words, Qin Lan saw what Jiang Nian really wanted to know.
——
What was missed in the sleep was the ending of the goddess.
There is an ending about the goddess and those related to her.
She wanted to put a perfect end to everything she had experienced.
Therefore, in the letter sent to Yu He, these words that Jiang Nian was not convenient to express in words were clearly written.
"...What did he write?"
After all, they were good friends who had worked together. Xizhen didn't need to read the letter. Just by looking at the fat crow, he knew who the sender was.
Yu He unfolded the letter, read the entire content, and then handed this extremely light page to Xizhen.
When it rains, the sky is brighter than during the day. The light reflected from the letter paper shines on Xizhen's face, making the crimson corners of his eyes more prominent, and his expression looks a little pale.
[...After you die, where will you go? Have you decided on your future plans?]
Xizhen read the entire letter expressionlessly, but offered no comment on the question. As if mumbling to himself, he replied indifferently, "Then write two. He loves gossip."
Yu He seemed to smile, his expression somewhat relaxed. He relaxed his tired brows and looked around for a moment: "...Is there any paper and pen here so I can write back?"
This place was the first clinic opened by Jian Shiyun in the local area after he learned medicine. There should still be some unused paper and pens left inside.
But I don’t know whether it can be used.
Xizhen turned around and walked to another room: "I don't know, let's go check."
It has been a long time, so long that the memories of my past life with my sister have become yellowed, worn, and broken, making it difficult to recall her original appearance.
No one had been in the room for a long time. When the door was pushed open, apart from disturbing some animals that had lived there for a long time, there were also desks and bookshelves covered with thick layers of dust.
Yu He stood at the door and observed the place through the white light caused by thunder outside the window.
"Is this the place where she was the director?"
"Um."
The past has vanished into thin air as the people have gone.
Xizhen looked around the room which was already unfamiliar to him, opened the drawer, and several insect-eaten pages emerged from it.
The dazzling pale light from outside the window shone into the room, and the two of them fell into silence as they looked at the papers that were no longer usable.
The person holding the letter sighed and put the paper away. "Forget it. When the rain stops a little, I'll go to the bookstore and buy another copy."
Yu He tacitly agreed to Xizhen's suggestion and turned to look at the back of the room.
The place that used to be a medical clinic was not very big. Apart from the medical treatment area and the lobby, there were only two rest areas.
Walking out of this room, around the corner is Jian Shiyun’s bedroom.
Through the window of the dormitory, you can see the willow tree swaying with paper strips in the wind and rain.
Jian Shiyun, who has never experienced the absurdities in life, should still be a female doctor who is dedicated to saving the world.
When you wake up every morning, looking at the vibrant willow branches through the golden sunlight, you may feel happy and look forward to a way out of your difficulties.
Now, that smooth road has been ruined by absurd twists and turns.
She will be buried deep underground forever.
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