When Hong Xiaoduo led the children out of the village, carrying large and small bags on their shoulders and in their hands, they saw the scene by the tents: busy bodyguards, dense torches and lanterns, and a bonfire with a very high flame.
"Is today some special day? Why is it so grand?" After Hong Xiaoduo finished speaking, she told Tian Shu to put down his things and quickly find out if it was a birthday celebration for one of the bodyguards in the escort agency.
If so, should I give myself a gift?
But if we're talking about giving gifts, there aren't any shops in this village, so there's nothing to buy.
Walking to the donkey cart, I watched as Tian Shu and the others neatly arranged the things they had bought from the villagers into the cart, putting everything in its proper place. The children organized everything in an orderly fashion.
They can quickly find whatever food or clothing they need, which Hong Xiaoduo greatly admires.
"Young ladies, you're back! Your third senior brother is calling you over; dinner's ready," a bodyguard called out as he ran over.
Leading the children over there, Hong Xiaoduo asked curiously, "What day is it today? Is it someone's birthday?" Surely it wasn't just because everyone's going their separate ways tomorrow that they were making these preparations!
The bodyguard shook his head and laughed, "We don't know either, but since there's food, we'll eat it, hehe."
Hong Xiaoduo thought it made sense. Why ask so many questions? If there's food, just eat it.
During the few days they traveled together, Tang Xihua and his companions paid for all the meals at the restaurants. Even when they ate separately in the wilderness, they would still bring over some dried meat, braised meat, and the like.
Hong Xiaoduo also felt that she had taken advantage of them quite a bit, and she had thought about returning the favor, but there were just too many of them, so she definitely couldn't do it at a noodle shop or steamed bun shop.
If it's a restaurant, with dozens of people, and we can't order cheap dishes, we might as well not invite them at all.
So what if she's stingy? Besides, she doesn't take advantage of just anyone.
Seeing that she and the children had arrived, Tang Xihua then ordered the dishes to be served.
He waited until all seven children and adults were seated before walking over and sitting in the empty seat.
"What's this, Chief Escort Tang?" Hong Xiaoduo looked at the stewed duck, braised pork, and stewed mutton served on the table and finally couldn't help but ask.
"We're all going our separate ways tomorrow, and we've known each other for a while, so let's just have a nice meal together," Tang Xihua said, trying to sound relaxed and natural.
Is that really the case? Hong Xiaoduo was a little surprised and embarrassed. Compared to this sentimental person, wouldn't it seem heartless if she didn't show some sadness?
So Hong Xiaoduo quickly wiped the smile off her face: "Thank you for taking care of me along the way, Chief Escort Tang. There's a saying that goes, 'We'll meet again someday if fate allows.'"
“Yes, we will meet again if fate allows. This is my address. If you happen to pass by and wish to see me again, you can come here to find me.” Tang Xihua said, taking out a folded piece of paper and handing it over.
The two were sitting opposite each other. Even though his arms were long, Hong Xiaoduo couldn't reach them when she stretched out her hand, so she quickly stood up and took them.
Since they left their contact information, it wouldn't be right for me not to say something. I realized I hadn't formally introduced myself yet: "My surname is Hong, Hong Xiaoduo, Xiao as in small and big, Duo as in flower, oh, Hong as in wild goose."
I'm currently homeless, so it's really not intentional that I didn't leave you an address.
Tang Xihua had already learned her name from the innkeeper last time, and now that she had told him herself, he felt a little better.
But, this is homelessness?
"How could you be homeless?" The inn registration was based on the road sign, which had the address on it.
Hong Xiaoduo wasn't flustered by this problem. When Brother Dong made the travel guide for her, he had explained in detail that the address on the guide was real, but a flood a few years ago had washed that place away.
Although there were a few survivors, they had all been making a living in other places for a long time. So, she didn't need to feel guilty when she encountered checks in the future, because there was no way to verify it.
So, when Tang Xihua asked, Hong Xiaoduo sighed and gave him the address.
So that's how it is. Hearing this, Tang Xihua felt only heartache and pity for her. She was so young and had no home, wandering alone outside. It must have been really tough for her.
No wonder she's so stubborn and vengeful. Being alone at such a young age, she'd be bullied if she wasn't tough.
After a long silence, Tang Xihua looked up and said, "It's not a long-term solution for you to keep wandering around with these seven people. Have you ever thought about finding a suitable place to settle down?"
If that doesn't work, you can come to my place. It's a few hundred miles from the capital, close to the emperor's doorstep, and very peaceful.
"You? Haha, I wouldn't dare go there." Seeing that his expression was getting serious, Hong Xiaoduo quickly joked.
"Dare not?" Tang Xihua thought for a moment and immediately realized what she meant.
"My junior sister? You can rest assured, the address I gave you is not my master's house. My home is dozens of miles away from my master's house."
"Besides, if you really go, I'll handle her and make sure she doesn't cause you any trouble. Also, my master is a reasonable person. Although he spoils my junior sister a lot, it's still within the sect. If she acts recklessly outside, my master won't allow it." Tang Xihua solemnly assured her.
Seeing that he was still so serious, Hong Xiaoduo couldn't continue joking and quickly said, "We don't want to settle down yet. It's good to travel around like this, to see the world, and to see the scenery and customs of different places."
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