Chapter 2: The Station
Lao Zhang whipped and drove, although the carriage was simple, the space was not small. The brazier was in the middle, Su Jinqiu and Su Huaiyu sat on the left side of the carriage, and the young man sat alone on the right side.
Su Jin could feel Su Huaiyu's vigilance, as long as the young man made any abnormal moves, he would immediately kill him first. If she hadn't spoken just now, Su Huaiyu wouldn't have let this young man get in the car, a young man who crawled out of the pile of dead people had just experienced a sudden change in his life, and he should be given a ride from a moral point of view.
However, they are fleeing, and this teenager is too dangerous.
Without any hiding or embarrassment, Su Jinqiu looked at the young man in front of him, if he just looked at his appearance, he was a little suspicious that he was also a woman disguised as a man. Rushing in winter is definitely not to wander around to a relative's house, there must be an extraordinary reason, for the sake of safety on the road, it is normal to change the face of your daughter.
Of course, this instantaneous illusion of sight is broken at a second glance. Whether it is momentum or demeanor, especially now, the blood-stained brocade clothes are bright red and red, and the original color of the clothes can hardly be seen. There were no traces of injury on the body, all the dark red blood was someone else's, and some even splashed on the face, but there was not the slightest embarrassment, but it added a heavy sharpness, more like a Shura from hell.
"Would you like to have some drinks?" Su Huaiyu said suddenly, taking off the wine bag hanging on his body.
Su Jinqiu nodded, opened the lattice and took out the wine glass, these were originally brought by the carriage, not very good, but they can be used. In the winter, especially when the charcoal fire is not enough, drinking some wine can keep you warm.
Drinking alcohol now can somewhat ease the atmosphere, the smell of blood and evil breath spread in the carriage, and she can feel the pressure from the teenager, not to mention Su Huaiyu, who was born in martial arts.
The hot soju went straight to his throat, and after Su Jinqiu drank the cup, he definitely didn't want a second cup. When she was at home, she drank osmanthus wine, this kind of burning knife, it was too strong for her, and it always gave her a feeling that she was going to be burned.
This kind of cheapest burning knife is Su Huaiyu's love, and he almost carries a wine bag with him, otherwise he traveled in such a hurry, and he didn't even bring enough charcoal, how could he bring wine. Su Jinqiu hadn't drunk it before, just watched Su Huaiyu drink it, drank it in a big gulp, and he would get drunk if he drank it, even Old Lady Su had been drunk, but no one had ever seen Su Huaiyu get drunk.
The smell of wine permeated the carriage, perhaps because he was stained with alcohol, Su Jinqiu felt that the smell of blood on the young man's body didn't seem to be so heavy. I put the cup away and glanced at the young man sitting opposite, only to see that he was still with his eyes closed, his head slightly tilted to the side, and he didn't seem to be closing his eyes to recuperate, but as if he was asleep. I really didn't expect that such a sharp and vicious teenager would have a very peaceful sleeping face.
It makes sense that they were just passing by and seeing the scenes of hell, and this teenager was afraid that he had experienced it himself. It's normal to be more angry, normal people have experienced this kind of thing, and it's normal for them to be mentally disturbed.
"Master, the post has arrived." Lao Zhang parked the car and said respectfully to Su Jinqiu in the carriage.
Su Jinqiu glanced at the young man opposite, still closed his eyes, and said, "Childe, the post station has arrived." ”
This is the place where the boy himself said he was coming, and arriving at the ground at this time can be regarded as living up to the trust.
The boy opened his eyes suddenly, as if he had been awakened by a sleeping tiger, revealing sharp claws, as if to tear everything in front of him in an instant.
Su Huaiyu was about to make a move in an instant, almost instinctively.
It's too dangerous, so it's better to strike first.
Without waiting for Su Huaiyu to make a move, Su Jinqiu looked directly into the young man's eyes and said again: "Childe, the post station has arrived." ”
The young man raised his eyes and looked, and a pair of ethereal eyes appeared Su Jinqiu's reflection, not like scrutinizing or looking, just looking at it silently. Hollow, cold, as if the arctic ice went straight into people's hearts.
The murderous aura in the carriage disappeared without a trace, but the atmosphere seemed strange, as if time had stood still.
Su Jinqiu didn't remind him again, facing the young man's scrutiny, the expression on his face was still sad, but with a calmness. Even if the Su family is down, since she is no longer the young lady of the Ge family, she is still the granddaughter of the champion, she will not embarrass her grandfather, at least she will not be looked down upon.
"Master, it's time to stop." Outside the car, Lao Zhang didn't see anyone get out of the car for a long time, and reminded him again.
The boy stood up, moved very quickly, and got out of the car first.
Su Huaiyu's clenched fist in his right hand slowly loosened, and he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. came down first, and then helped Su Jinqiu get out of the car.
Su Jinqiu stepped into the thick snow, and he couldn't help but glance forward, there was no trace of the teenager long ago, only a string of footprints remained.
Lao Zhang rushed into the gate of the post station, which is one of the closest post stations to the capital, and officials who come from the south to enter Beijing will settle here, and the construction is quite luxurious. Although Mrs. Su was taken into custody, it was not a matter of raiding the family and exterminating the clan, and the people of the Su family were not fugitives. The post station is an official inn, and you can live if you give money, especially when there are no officials to live in the cold weather, as long as you give more silver, you can at least have a place to stay.
"Feed the horses some fodder, add charcoal fire and food, and go away, without staying overnight." Su Jinqiu said.
Lao Zhang was stunned for a moment, although he didn't dare to question it, he looked at Su Jinqiu in surprise.
"It's still early, and there will be an inn in the future." Su Jinqiu said.
Even if there is no inn, there is a charcoal fire and food, and you can spend the night in a carriage. There are not many inns that open on such snowy days, and they will choose to live in a post station, also because the post station is open all year round.
Su Huaiyu frowned, and said to Su Jinqiu in a low voice: "No need to do this. ”
Suddenly, I couldn't stop talking, it must have been to avoid the teenager.
"It's better to save more than to save one." Su Jinqiu said and said to Lao Zhang: "Go immediately." ”
Su Huaiyu was silent, and Lao Zhang didn't dare to hesitate, so he stepped forward to Zhang Luo.
Su Jinqiu just took a few steps back, and although it was snow, he couldn't help but take a few steps. After a day of driving, my legs are a little numb, and I can relax my muscles and bones by walking a few steps.
Su Huaiyu followed, and said without words: "Girl......"
Su Jinqiu knew what she was going to say, but said in a low voice: "He has a good background, there is no need to cause trouble." ”
There are too many blood stains on the brocade clothes on the young man's body, and if you identify it carefully, you can still see that the young man is a palace forging, and the big sword on his body also looks like a foreign tribute. Although it is exclusively for the royal family, it is also worn in high-ranking households. Only the jade pendant on her waist, she has seen a similar one on the second prince Wei Wang Fengchi.
Now there doesn't seem to be such a young age among the princes, there are too many emperors and grandchildren and clans, I really can't think of it.
It is not surprising that he can put on such a stand, and he is born in the royal family.
It's strange that the royal family suddenly crawled out of the pile of dead.
Su Jinqiu didn't have the idea of getting to the bottom of it, and the young man didn't reveal his identity, but just asked them to take him to the post station. Now that the post station has arrived, it has arrived at the land of the government, which not only fulfills the requirements of the young man, but also ensures his safety. As a passing passer-by, this is the end of the matter.
She was on the run, avoiding all troubles, especially those that might be dangerous, when her identity was so sensitive. In the ever-changing court politics, she can't help her grandfather, at least not to cause trouble for him.
"Born ......" Su Huaiyu repeated these two words, his expression seemed to be a little emotional, but he didn't say anything more.
Su Jinqiu was silent when he heard this, and continued to walk. Birth is like a label attached to a person, especially in such a feudal dynasty. She was lucky among the traversers, at least she didn't become an official slave.
Life is like a dream, a dream is like life, orphans and babies wear to ancient times, parents are complete, and the family is harmonious. Just when she really felt happiness, all of a sudden everything was shattered, so quickly.
Lao Zhang came out with charcoal fire and food on his back, and Su Huaiyu helped his things to be carried to the car, and was about to help Su Jinqiu get into the car. I heard Lao Zhang say with a little indignation: "I met the little master just now, these little officials are really not a thing, just don't ask the robbers, such a poor person, even have to drive him out." ”
Su Jinqiu was not surprised, he was indeed too cold at this time, and the little official had no eyes and no beads to recognize it. It's just that he has no eyes and no beads, and this official position can't last long.
Su Huaiyu knew Lao Zhang's temper quite well, and said, "Did you stand up for him?" ”
"How can it, just when the charcoal fire comes out, quietly give the post officer a few taels of silver. These little officials, no matter what they do with the money, they can drive him out of the house. Lao Zhang said, although he is very blind, he has to look at the time, and now the most important thing for him is to send Su Jinqiu to Jiangcheng.
"That's good." Su Jinqiu said, if such a person knows that he is sympathetic, he will directly destroy the people who sympathize with him.
Some people don't need sympathy.
Lao Zhang got into the car after the most and waved his horsewhip all the way along the official road. Although the snow on the road has not melted, the speed is faster, although there is a charcoal fire to sleep in the open, it is good to find the accommodation, that is, the inn is not open, find a homestay, give the owner a little silver tael, and it is better to stay overnight than to sleep in the open.
Su Jinqiu leaned on the big pillow and stretched her legs out. The charcoal fire was plentiful, and the carriage was warm. Su Huaiyu heated the hot water bottle, Su Jinqiu took a sip, and stood outside for a while just now, although he relaxed his muscles and bones, the weather was too cold.
Breathing a sigh of relief and closing his eyes, Su Jinqiu just wanted to take a break, when he heard a scream from afar, faintly coming from the direction of the post station.
Lao Zhang, who was driving, was stunned for a moment, Su Huaiyu immediately lifted the window and looked out, there was nothing to be seen in the white expanse of the earth, and turned his head to Lao Zhang, who was driving, and said, "Keep walking." ”
After Lao Zhang was surprised, he also hurriedly whipped forward.
Su Jinqiu, who had closed his eyes, opened his eyes and sighed softly.
At the same time, in the station
Blood stained the white snow, the blood stained on the young man's brocade robe began to flow again, and the empty eyes seemed to be a little alive because of the blood. No weapon was used, it was torn with his bare hands, and the head fell to the right side of the young man, but the body was on the right side, and the blood sprayed directly on the bodies of several small officials, which seemed to stain the entire courtyard red.
"I ...... We are all officials of the imperial court......"
The two officials who witnessed the whole process of gambling with their own eyes were already stunned on the ground, and the few officials who rushed over when they heard the voice were already dumbfounded, and the post officer stood at the front, and he was also trembling at this time, and he couldn't say a loud word.
"After receiving the money, prepare the room." The boy spoke again, his voice cold and empty, and he narrated flatly. The subordinates of the Su family quietly gave the little official silver, but took the money but did not do anything, there was no faith and no righteousness, and there was no need to live.
As he spoke, he walked slowly forward to a few small officials, his steps were not fast, the blood on other people's bodies was flowing openly, there was no trace of fierceness on his face, but there was an invisible evil aura in his whole body, which made people tremble.
Several small officials subconsciously retreated, and the leading post officer did not stand firmly, fell backwards, and then a string of small envoys fell to the ground and were crushed into a ball.
The post officer was the first to react, almost crawling to the back guest room, shouting: "There is a guest room, there is a guest room......