8. Caring
Shen Huan avoided the people in charge of the night patrol of the Five Cities Terracotta Division, because the moment before the shift was the most difficult of the day. The vain, delirious soldier, no one noticed the black-painted figure passing across the rooftop, or if he did, it was just a black cat.
When scattered figures began to appear on the street, Shen Huan was already lying quietly on the roof of Gu's house, silent, like a cat waiting for an opportunity.
It's a pity that she couldn't turn over and jump off immediately, because she didn't calculate that Gu Cheng would get up early, and the time when he appeared in the courtyard was a moment earlier than usual.
He was neatly dressed and cleanly dressed, took a deep breath and breathed in the morning breath, calmly pinning his straight shirt to his waist, revealing his long straight legs. He came to the hospital to practice boxing.
The sound of the fist was very soft, and there was no entrainment of the wind, perhaps to not wake up others. Shen Huan glanced at it casually, and thought in a trance, it was just a fist embroidered legs.
As the morning breeze blew, she tensed her body slightly to resist the chill and the shiver of excitement. The stimulation of blood brought the pleasure of revenge, and along the way, she said to Cang Tianyan more than once, Daddy, I avenged you. Although she knew in her heart that this was just the beginning, Hu Dalang was just the most insignificant insect to her hatred.
She thought for a while, because she felt cold, and turned to look at Gu Cheng again, hoping that he would finish the practice and go back to the room soon. Unconsciously, she looked at him and gradually became fascinated. Not because of his body shape, but because of the routine moves of Xingyi Fist.
Shen Huan's master is from the south, and he doesn't know much about the theory of boxing in the north, but many of the lieutenant generals and colonels in the army are from the north, and she has heard more or less about the name of Xingyi. This kung fu is based on Yue Fei as the ancestor, and the boxing is evolved from the marksmanship, and the so-called collapse, splitting, and drilling are all in the same vein as the long/spear.
She felt that his fist was like an arrow, but it lacked turn, and if it was caught by the enemy, it would not be able to move. But when he thinks about it, he probably will never have a chance to face the enemy.
Shen Huan laughed dumbly, remembering that her master had said that she had the strength of a martial arts idiot, not only because she was good and talented, but also because she knew how to understand, martial arts and literature are the same, and in the end, they are all a comprehension word.
After watching it for a while, she still noticed the person who practiced boxing. Compared with martial artists, Gu Cheng's body is too upright and not flexible enough. But this kind of uprightness made him exude a sense of righteousness. He turned around, his face was clearly visible, his facial features were dignified and elegant, and there was a gentle benevolence between his eyebrows.
She thought of the first time she saw him, and his eyes were full of pure goodness. This is a good man, she thought to herself, and he may be the best person she can meet in this life.
The good people are gone, and the courtyard is quiet. Shen Huan landed lightly, falling like a leaf, and then slammed into his room.
The sky was bright, she had finished dressing up, Shi Shiran walked out of the West House, and smiled slowly at Gu Chengrou, who was going to work.
She seemed to be in a good mood, Gu Cheng felt inexplicably happy, paused his steps, and looked at her, "It's a good day today, go out for a walk, if you feel bored, go to the street." ”
Shen Huan seemed to smile, "Aren't you afraid that I will go out and cause trouble?" Gu Cheng thought about it, if she really provoked right and wrong, he would definitely clean up the aftermath for her, but when the words came to his lips, he didn't say it, but shook his head with a smile.
"I'm still in the filial piety period." She looked at his back, "No matter how ignorant you are, I won't cause you trouble at this time." ”
Gu Cheng's back stiffened, and her words reminded him that she was still in the dark about Shen Hui. The only person she trusted was herself, and the only source of information was herself, and when he thought of this, his steps had lost their briskness.
Shen Huan did it on purpose, she watched Gu Cheng run away from her in front of her, and she was an honest person who couldn't hide her weakness. Turning around and going back to the house, she closed the door, she quietly thought that Hu Dalang's matter would definitely be reported back to Beizhen Fusi today, and if he was suspicious of himself, the aura on his face would definitely be revealed.
Gu Cheng has reason to suspect Shen Huan, others don't know that she has martial arts, and he knows it clearly. The attack on Hu Dalang was a strange thing, and the people in Beizhen Fusi talked about it, and they also felt that it should be the people of the Shen family who had a grudge against him recently. But there is only one orphan girl left in the Shen family, it is said that she is only thirteen years old this year, and she can't have this ability no matter what, not to mention that it is not to kill people, but to destroy a person in such a cruel way.
After Hu Dalang was rescued, he intermittently said several characteristics of the thief, dressed in black, not tall, with a yellow face and thin muscles, and a beard. No matter how it sounds, it looks like the description of a middle-aged man, and some people say that it should be done by southerners, especially the people of the middle generation of Shu, most of whom are thin and small, maybe they are southern soldiers in the former Shen Hui army, but it is not known.
Gu Cheng just listened to these discussions silently, but his mind was chaotic, and the four words of not being tall were enough for him to linger for a day. A not-so-clear memory, the moment he closed the door, he caught a glimpse of a corner of his blue shirt next to the bed.
He knew that she was a little arrogant and willful, and she was also absolutely decisive, but with such a ruthless and vicious method, he couldn't imagine it, and he couldn't contact her in one place.
In the evening, Gu Cheng went to the West House as usual, and saw Shen Huan sitting on the edge of the bed, with a demure complexion, as if he was sewing a filial piety dress.
His eyes were clear, without suspicion, just pure care, "Leave it to Hanxiang, the clothes are not enough, I will buy you some new ones tomorrow." ”
Shen Huan raised his head and immediately smiled, "Save you some money, I said, I don't know how to do needlework." ”
Gu Chengwei hesitated, "Also, a few days ago, I seemed to see you make a black dress?" ”
Shen Huan smiled again, his lips and teeth became brighter and brighter, "Third brother pays so much attention to my every move? ”
After saying that, his eyes twitched, and he sat down slowly, thinking about what he wanted to say, and said with difficulty, "Lord Shen, a few days ago, I passed away." ”
The air seemed to be stagnant, Shen Huan put down the object in his hand and looked at the person who hung his head, "When did it happen?"
He was still panicked in his heart, as if since he met her, he had made up all the lies he hadn't told in the previous twenty years, "It's just two days ago, I only heard about it today, I'm sorry, I'm too careless." ”
Shen Huan then asked, "How did you get there?" "You can't tell the truth about this, Gu Cheng's voice lowered, "It's too cold, the people in the prison can't take care of it, and Lord Shen is infected with the cold, so he ......."
The other party didn't ask any more questions, the room was quiet and crazy, Gu Cheng felt uncomfortable, and he didn't know if she was crying, he raised his head and saw the drizzle of the lake in her eyes, the lake couldn't overflow, and his care couldn't flow in.
Shen Huan was solemn and bowed lightly, "I know, this is the result I can think of." After a pause, he asked, "I'm not curious, why don't I cry?" ”
Gu Cheng felt that when a person is really sad, there may not be tears, and if he is too frustrated, all his feelings will dissipate.
Her explanation is not like this, "Actually, I think about it every day, I know it will be like this." At first, when I think about it, I can't stop crying, and slowly, the tears become less and less. To this day, when I heard this, I couldn't cry. ”
Thinking of her tears in the past, his jaw trembled slightly, calmed down for a moment, and looked at her with a straight face, "The past, just let it pass, your father's wish must be to want you to live well." Anyway, you are your family, the only hope for the future. ”
He said what was on her mind, and a tear finally escaped from the corner of her eye, she didn't pay attention to it, let it fall, and nodded, "I know, thank you third brother." ”
Gu Cheng stood up, he didn't have the panic in his heart, walked to the door, looked back and said, "I'll buy you clothes, work under the lamp, and waste your eyes." What you want to eat, what you want, just tell me when you think of it, you don't have to save money for me...... You're my sister. ”
Shen Huan responded to him, "Not a debt collector?" If you're like this, I'm afraid I won't be able to pay it back in the future. Gu Cheng shook his head, "I said it, I don't need you to pay it back." ”
There seemed to be a very light sigh, she stopped talking, he turned around and wanted to go out, and heard a clear voice behind him ask, "Third brother, what did you take from my house, so you can use it so much?" ”
Obviously, the atmosphere was heavy, and the question was not easy, but he smiled inappropriately, "Listening to the qin diagram, a piece of jade was sold for a total of two hundred taels." It's because I have no experience, and in order to use money in a hurry, I was seen by the old rivers and lakes and deliberately lowered the price. When I have a chance, I'll redeem it for you. ”
After he finished speaking, he smiled clearly and walked out slowly. is no longer the back of panic evasion, it is a dignified bearing, with a solid benevolence.
Shen Huan smiled, picked up the clothes in hand again, mended the cuffs with stitches and threads, and a tear fell on the white clothes, she ignored it. It's just that once again, I am very sure that he is the best person she can meet.
Hu Dalang's case is not big, but it is not small, because there is no clue, so it has become an unsolved case. Shuntianfu Yin has too many cases at hand, and he has no time to take care of them for a while. When the spring comes, when the peach and willow are green, people gradually forget about it.
When the seasons change, people are prone to illness. Xu's cough attack and bed recuperation. I wish my mother also occasionally felt the wind cold and started the heat. There was no one on the stove, and Shen Huan had no choice but to start purchasing.
On this day, she brought back a shad that arrived from Jiangnan, handed it to Hanxiang, went back to the room to change clothes, and then put it on, and suddenly remembered that she didn't explain it clearly, so she hurried to the kitchen, and sure enough, she saw Hanxiang holding a knife, ready to scrape the scales for the fish.
She hurriedly stopped, "You can't remove the scales, just steam them together." Hanxiang glared at her, "How fishy is that?" She smiled, "The essence of this fish is all on the scales, and without the scales it is nothing." After thinking about it, he asked, "Is there a flower carving at home?" ”
Hanxiang thought sideways, "I have to ask my mother, the third master doesn't like to drink, and there is never one at home." If there was, it would have been bought and drunk by the grandmother herself. ”
Shen Huan nodded, "Then go and ask, let's just use a little bit." She watched Hanxiang walk out of the kitchen, and there was a trace of sweetness in her heart for no reason, Gu Cheng didn't have many hobbies, and there were a few of them who were also clear and upright, just like him.
After the anchovy was steamed, Shen Huan suddenly became stingy, only saying that his wife was sick and avoided eating fish, and brought a whole plate to Gu Cheng.
He was stunned, a little surprised, since his father passed away, he rarely looked back at the family mansion, and he had not seen such a noble food for a long time.
Shen Huan looked at him with a smile, "You said you don't need to save money, I'll take it seriously." Gu Cheng smiled, "Who did it?" Shen Huan pointed to himself, "I moved my mouth, and I moved my hand." ”
Gu Cheng nodded again and again, "She hasn't eaten it, so she doesn't know how to do it." As he spoke, he handed her the chopsticks, "There are many uncomfortable places in the small house." ”
He was talking about food and clothing, but he never lost her. Shen Huan looked at him, his face was open, without the slightest hint of self-contempt.
Her heart was pounding suddenly, she frowned seriously, and said seriously, "If you raise me, I won't be on the streets and in Fireworks Alley." What you do not owe to me is what I owe you. ”
He was really a little panicked, lowered his eyes and didn't look at her, and only replied after a while, "You are a capable person, if I don't redeem you that day, you will also escape by yourself later." ”
Shen Huan was silent, and saw that he tasted a bite of fish before asking, "Is it delicious?" He blinked, tasted it for a while, and laughed, "There is too much wine, and the taste is a little rushed." ”
Laughing relatively well, she just didn't move her chopsticks, watching him slowly pick up the fish bones, this thing tasted very good, but unfortunately there were too many thorns all over her body.
"That's not good." She suddenly said, "If I had escaped on my own, I wouldn't have met you." ”
She couldn't see his eyes, only his hand holding the chopsticks, trembling slightly.