Chapter 113: Moonless Bookstore
When Wen Wan hurried back to the side yard, she found that the mute woman was cleaning her yard with a group of children.
When Chen Zhou and several children saw Wen Wan appear, they immediately put down their cleaning tools and surrounded her.
"Sister Xiaowan is finally back."
"Sister Xiaowan, we missed you so much. How come you've lost so much weight? Did you succeed in losing weight?"
"Of course, Sister Xiaowan has successfully lost weight and has become more beautiful."
"Sister Xiaowan, you're back. Can you tell us a story later? After Sun Wukong defeated the White Bone Demon three times, did he encounter other monsters?"
Several little puddings asked questions at the same time, and a lot of complicated questions lingered in front of Wen Wan.
For some reason, at this moment, Wen Wan felt a lump in her nose and an urge to cry.
She hadn't cried yet, but the most sensible Chen Zhou stood by and wiped his tears secretly.
He was older and knew it on the first day Wen Wan returned to the border town. Jinmu took him to take a look at the camp.
Wen Wan was still sleeping at that time, her fatigue was written all over her face and also imprinted in Chen Zhou's heart.
So these two days, he came back to discuss with the mute woman and came early to clean the yard while Wen Wan was sleeping soundly.
Wenwan smiled gently and answered the children's questions one by one. Seeing this, the mute woman in the distance also smiled.
Half an hour later, the children had finished asking questions and listening to stories, and finally dispersed feeling satisfied.
Chen Zhou poured Wen Wan a cup of hot tea and said, "Sister Xiaowan, isn't Brother Chai back yet?"
Hearing this, Wen Wan's expression stiffened slightly, "Well, he has military duties, so he will be delayed for a while."
"Oh." Chen Zhou lowered his head in disappointment, but quickly adjusted his mood, "Brother Chai is so capable, he will definitely complete the mission and return safely."
Wen Wan nodded, raised her hand and touched Chen Zhou's head, "You have worked hard to take care of the mute woman and your younger brothers and sisters these days. You see, you have done the most merit by staying here, and you have taken good care of them."
Her praise made Chen Zhou feel a little embarrassed, he lowered his head and smiled.
"By the way, Brother Jinmu said he would come over for dinner tonight. I'll go help the mute woman and cook a few more dishes."
Chen Zhou said, pushing Wen Wan to sit down at the stone table, "Sister Xiaowan, you are responsible for resting. Brother Jinmu said that within three days, you are not allowed to lift a finger!"
Wen Wan: “…”
She is just weak, not suffering from a terminal illness. Are they treating her like a disabled person?
*
In the evening, Kaneki came to the door with cakes and sake.
He changed into a long robe, with only a short knife on his waist, and looked unhappy.
The table was filled with food, and the mute woman asked the children to sit down.
Jin Mu unpacked the cakes and distributed them to the children, then poured wine for himself and Shen Zhou in annoyance.
Wen Wan saw that his expression was not right, "Why, haven't you found the suspicious person yet?"
Jinmu sighed and took a sip of his wine. "That's right. Shanshui and I have been searching the city with our men for several days, but we haven't found any leads at all. The people of the border town need to go in and out to do business, so blocking the city gates for a long time isn't an option. The military advisor also said that whether the person is found or not, the city gates must be opened."
After a pause, he asked doubtfully, "Miss Xiaowan, do you think... there is no such person at all?"
Wen Wan pondered for a moment and shook her head, "Not likely."
Jin Mu said in embarrassment, "But Shan Shui and I have searched very carefully. We have carefully questioned anyone who is rich, powerful, or from the Imperial Capital."
Wen Wan listened and didn't say anything for a long time. After thinking for a while, she asked a question.
"Then is there anyone who isn't from the Imperial Capital, and isn't considered rich or powerful, but has a very unusual status?"
Jinmu thought about it carefully and said uncertainly: "There is such a person, but... he is not a suspicious person."
"How do you say that?"
Jin Mu replied, "Mr. Wu Yue didn't come to Border Town suddenly. He was here before you left for Forgotten Valley. He's the owner of Wu Yue Bookstore, which is spread all over the country. He checks the accounts in various places every year, so he stays in Border Town for two months at this time every year."
Wen Wan: "Young Master Wu Yue? Is he the one with exceptional calligraphy and painting skills, and handsome looks, who once caused a fight between two daughters of aristocratic families over one of his paintings?"
Jin Mu nodded, "Miss Xiao Wan has also heard of him?"
Wen Wan responded, she had indeed heard it.
In the past, in the general's mansion, the young ladies talked about the latest news in the imperial capital. At that time, two daughters of wealthy families fought for a man, which was big news in the imperial capital.
She just listened.
Wen Wan thought about this and said softly, "Since we really can't find anyone in the city, then forget it. But..."
Kaneki was startled for a moment before she added.
"But you have people follow this Master Wu Yue, and secretly surround Wu Yue Bookstore."
Jin Mu was surprised, "Are you doubting Master Wu Yue?"
Wen Wan didn't explicitly admit it. "There's a saying that goes, when you eliminate all the impossible, then the one that remains, even if it's impossible, may be the final truth. Since we have no clue, let's just go with the flow and follow our instincts."
Kaneki: “…”
Try your luck?
Such a casual decision?
If anyone else said this, Jinmu would have argued with him, but the person who said this was Wenwan, the female Zhuge Liang in their minds.
Kaneki gritted his teeth, slapped his thigh and growled, "Alright! No matter what, I, Kaneki, will believe you!"
Everyone else at the table was startled by him and looked over.
Wen Wan coughed awkwardly twice and waved her hands, "Alright, I understand your determination. Let's eat, let's eat!"
Jin Mu smiled foolishly, and his heavy expression gradually faded.
*
After that day, Jinmu indeed sent people to secretly follow the people from Wu Yue Bookstore.
The gates of the border town were reopened, and it seemed that the peaceful life of the past had returned.
As the days go by, spring is about to pass, and the tender buds on the branches gradually bloom and turn into lush branches and leaves that cover the sky.
After the survivors of the caravan had settled their family's affairs, they also moved into the warm courtyard.
Wen Wan paid for a department store in the city, and sent the children in the caravan to school during the day. Several women followed Wen Wan to the store to do business, and then went to the school together in the evening to pick up the children and then went back.
The two old people prepared meals at home and waited for them to come home.
Life is back on track.
Except when it was late at night and everyone was asleep, Wen Wan was always awakened by nightmares.
In the dream, Shen Yu was wearing a bloody robe and holding a long sword, constantly resisting the enemy, but two fists were no match for four hands, and every time in the end he fell in a pool of blood.
Although the scenes are different each time, his ending of dying with his eyes open has never changed.
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