Chapter 422: A Test for Me
Yuan Xiu looked at the gardener and hesitated for a moment before he said, "Grandpa, Master Wan and Ah Rong asked me to help ask Xiao Lin if he had been to Shun'an Hall!" ”
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"They said that Xiao Lin might go, and Xiao Lin once mentioned to them about Shun'an Hall."
After Yuan Xiu finished speaking, he glanced outside.
In fact, she knew very well in her heart that she could completely hide the news.
As long as the time comes, when the grandfather goes to the sitting doctor in Shun'an Hall for acupuncture, she will find a reason to walk away.
Then, she just went to ask the people in Shun'an Hall alone.
However, Yuan Xiu really doesn't want to hide it!!
As early as before going to the small courtyard, she had already told all the causes and consequences.
Including Xiao Lin to help write a letter for her to introduce the people from Shun'an Hall...... The gardener knew why she would agree to help.
Yuan Xiu didn't want to continue to avoid the topic.
In her cognition, it is not easy for Xiao Lin to help, and now that her whereabouts are unknown, if she can also help find some clues, it can be regarded as a way to repay.
Yuan Xiu thought repeatedly last night that Xiao Lin asked her to hide her grandfather because she didn't want to give them a psychological burden.
He seemed to know very well that Grandpa didn't like them, and he didn't even have a thought of clarifying.
Yuan Xiu thought about it and felt guilty in his heart, if he had told the situation earlier, his grandfather might not have said those cynical words!
You know, she and her grandfather haven't had an awkward relationship for a long time, and this time she was really angry, so she couldn't help but say it.
After a short while, the gardener looked at her and nodded in a low voice, "Got it, Ah Xiu." ”
The gardener continued: "Ah Xiu, then when you get over there tomorrow morning, you ask carefully." ”
"Did that kid ever go to Shun'an Hall?"
...... Lying on the bed in the middle of the room, my eyes were wide open, and I couldn't sleep.
I tossed and turned in bed for a long time, and I couldn't help but get up and walk to the window to watch the rain outside.
The rain outside the window showed no signs of abating.
If the rain doesn't stop, won't you even be able to walk the mountain road tomorrow morning...... Think about the difficult mountain trail when I came!
Staring at the heavy rain outside, I was a little worried.
I looked out the window and didn't know what to do for a while.
It's raining so much!
After looking at it for a while, I withdrew my gaze, and my heart was still waiting for luck.
After all, it's going to rain, and no one can stop it, but it's also possible, maybe it will stop tomorrow morning?
My aunt understood and told me that the road leading from the village to the main road was in very bad condition...... I've got to be prepared!
When the weather is bad, the road conditions are even worse.
I walked alone, there was no one to take care of, everything had to be dealt with on my own, and I had to face the situation in the mountains.
I folded back to the edge of the bed and lay back on my back.
The mountain village is quiet because of the remote location.
I reminded myself that in order to make the journey tomorrow, I must get a good night's sleep and refresh myself.
So, my mind slowly calmed down and stopped thinking about those troublesome things.
Faintly, the sound of rain outside has not stopped, and it is speculated that this rain may last all night.
...... In the morning, before it was fully dawn, I woke up.
Since I arrived at the Northland Town Mansion, I have been waking up very early for several days.
This time in a strange place, it can be regarded as a strange mountain people's house, so I will naturally wake up earlier.
When I got up from my bed and walked to the window to look out into the yard, I saw that the rain had stopped.
I guess it stopped at least in the second half of the night.
Looking at the damp ground in the yard, I can imagine how difficult the mountain path must be at this time.
I stood by the window and sighed, but I couldn't choose the right moment.
Of course, you can stay in the mountains for a day or two to make the wound on your leg more thorough.
But if I don't leave today, I want to ...... I'm afraid there will be more delays.
Right now, I'm in that princess's territory, and I'm in the hostile camp of the Sealand Empress.
Although the station was temporarily suspended on both sides, I remember that when I left the house, there was a rumor that had been quietly spreading!
It is expected to open in a few days.
How to get back to Northland from here is a difficult time for me right now!
After thinking about it, I couldn't think of a better way for the time being, so I had to find a way to get to the road first according to my previous plan.
When I get to the nearest town, I'll go to the more lively parts of town and ask around.
This is what I think is a more reliable method after thinking about it again last night.
If you want to inquire about the news, you can indeed get a place where the flow of people is concentrated and the transportation is more convenient!
The nearest big place to the village at the moment...... It's just a small town.
I don't seem to have any other choice but to go there.
Of course, I could have ventured back the way I came, but I didn't want to.
In my opinion, it is already good luck to be able to get out of the barren mountains and wilderness.
I'm not sure if I'll be stuck in the mountains and completely disoriented if I walk again.
What's more, I don't know how long it will take to get from this mountain village to Northland Town?!
I was unsure.
When I was brought to that place by the people of the Jade Martyrdom Pavilion, the other party must have used a carriage.
Now, where am I going to find a car or a horse when I'm traveling alone?
...... Walking out of the house, I looked up and saw my aunt walking to the door and talking to the aunt I saw yesterday.
The latter also held a plate in his hand and a few steamed buns.
Hearing them talking, my aunt came to bring me something to eat.
The eldest lady welcomed her into the house very politely, and I followed to say hello and walk in.
It's just dawning!
The kid wasn't there, I heard the aunt say that the little guy slept late last night, and he hasn't gotten up yet!
The eldest lady chatted with her for a few words.
Their eyes were on me as I was having breakfast.
"I said, you're going to the side of the road today, it's definitely not easy to walk along the way!"
I have long been mentally prepared, I told myself last night, it rained heavily, and most of the road was muddy, and when I heard the aunt mention it, I nodded and said: "Auntie, what you said is right, I know." ”
It's not easy to walk, and the problem is that I can't stay any longer.
The eldest lady looked at me, thought for a while, and said, "I'll bring you something to eat in a while, and when you are in a hurry, half of the road will be delayed." ”
"yes, the road over there is really hard to walk, usually ...... Not to mention that it was raining so heavily. ”
Hearing this, I raised my head and looked at the aunt opposite.
Seeing that her expression was almost the same as that of the eldest mother, both of them looked a little worried, and the person who was worried was me!
When we met in Pingshui, I suddenly felt warm in my heart.
After looking down and thinking about it, I looked at them and smiled, "Anyway, I haven't taken the difficult path once or twice." ”
"When I came out of Suzhou, it rained heavily in the mountains, and even the official road had collapsed sections, so I won't tell you...... But it also came smoothly. ”
Hearing this, the eldest lady's expression softened a little.
I lowered my head and drank a sip of hot porridge, then put down the porridge bowl, looked at the two people opposite and hesitated for a moment and said, "Auntie, auntie, I want to ask, when I get to the main road, will there be a car to the town over there?" ”
Hearing this, the two of them were stunned for a moment, and then looked at me together.
Or the eldest lady spoke first: "You want to go to the main road to see if there is a car to take to the town, right?" ”
"I heard that there is!"
The eldest lady explained to me: "After all, there are several villages on the other side of the road, and there are always villagers who will go to the town too!" ”
"It's not like we're a little bit more remote here."
Hearing this, my heart suddenly settled a little, as long as there is a car, I can take a ride for a while, there is hope.
I thought to myself that I would make a good impression on strangers.
Hitchhiking? Should...... It's not difficult!
Thinking of this, I took a bite of the steamed bun and looked a lot more relaxed.
...... At breakfast, they continued to look at me.
I don't care, just look at them.
When I finished eating, my aunt went to the stove and brought a few steamed buns over, and they helped me pack them together, and motioned for me to take them to eat on the way.
The eldest lady also gave me a call to the effect that it would ...... If the road collapses and it is difficult to walk, let me turn back and think of another way.
I know she has good intentions.
Seeing that the rain stopped outside, the weather was not bad, and I tried not to delay it too long, I knew very well in my heart.
Standing at the entrance of the village, I said goodbye to the two of us and smoothly stepped in the direction of the main road.
My aunt has already shown me the way, and this time it is no longer walking blindly.
But it's up to me to deal with the road conditions along the way!
It wasn't until I walked far away and stood on the hillside and looked back that I could still see them standing there and not moving.
I turned around and walked on.
Yesterday was unlucky, I fell outside the village and fell into that pit, but now I have a night and the skin injury is not serious.
...... After walking for about half an hour, I looked at the road ahead.
Auntie, they are right, the road conditions are indeed too bad.
When I came out before, I passed a stream with a small bridge over it.
The bridge looked crumbling, and my heart hung as I walked.
I was worried that I would collapse halfway through and that I would fall.
Falling into the stream in the middle of winter makes it feel cold just thinking about it!
Thankfully, I managed to cross the bridge.
When I got to the other side, I breathed a sigh of relief.
At this time, I have to pass through a mountain forest again, looking at a very lush forest, but the eldest lady said it.
She said that some of the woods outside the village were made of traps, so she had to be careful.
They can recognize the people in the village when they walk, but I am different, although she also mentioned it to me, she is afraid that she will miss something.
Yes, when I walk through the woods...... deliberately slowed down the speed, cautiously, for fear that he would fall into the pit by mistake.
Again, whether I can get out of it is another matter.
The point is that there is a possibility of injury, a broken leg, and that is a dilemma for me.
Hey, at this time, think about how easy it was to have Chen Xiang drive me from the mountain camp to Beidi Town!
Although there are some unexpected road conditions along the way.
Compared to now, uh...... It's so far off.
Once again, I cheered myself up and cheered myself on.
Because we have to get to the main road as soon as possible, I hope that the next trip will go smoothly.
There is no comparison between having a carriage and running on horses, and walking on two legs with me!
It's best to save some effort!
...... No matter how difficult the trail is, as long as the direction is right, you don't have to worry about whether you can get to where you want to go.
By the time I climbed the hill and walked awkwardly, I could see clearly the winding road that was still quite a long way away.
The joy in my heart came naturally!
As soon as you see the main road, you can put your hopes in the hitchhiker that you can take along the way.
This time, my pace quickened significantly.
I can see the road in the distance, and when I get down the hill and cross the forest in front of me, I should be there soon.
...... I could hear the murmuring of the water as the stream passed by in the forest.
When I get out of this forest, I will be able to walk on the road.
Looking at the clear water in front of me, I squatted down and washed it carefully, I did slip a few times before, and I fell on the mountain road.
The muddy road after the rain was a test for me.
After walking for a long time, my legs and feet were a little sore, so I took advantage of the time to rest by the stream before reaching the main road.
But not long after I sat on a big rock, I suddenly became alert.
That feeling almost accompanies me during my trip, and whenever I encounter a situation, it almost becomes my instinctive reaction.
I quickly looked around and found a bush behind it.
I could hear the sound of carriages in the distance, and that's a good thing!
I've always looked forward to getting a ride.
And I listened to the sound of the car, which gradually became clearer, and then I carefully distinguished, it was clearly from the southwest to the northeast.
It means that it will be a car that is going to town.
I was about to come out from behind the bushes when I hesitated for a moment and heard the sound of a car, which seemed to slow down.
...... Soon, the car stopped on the edge of the main road facing the woods.
The footsteps of the people who got out of the car sounded quite hurried.
I didn't move at all, because I didn't have a good feeling, I can't explain the reason, it's just a feeling.
Through the gap in the bushes, I saw from a distance a man walking through the woods.
He was getting closer and closer to the bushes where I was hiding, and soon I was a brook away from him.
He also squatted down on the bank of the stream.
There was the sound of the mountain wind among the leaves, and he didn't know that there was a man hiding in the bushes not far from him, watching him.
After washing his face in the water, he sat down on a rock by the stream, and then he looked up.
As his gaze swept over the bushes where I was hiding, I could see his face for a moment.
Although the light in the forest was not as bright as outside, the moment I saw him clearly, I was still startled!