Everyone looked at this strange celestial appearance and looked at each other. Another white-bearded old man stumbled in front of Zhong Lichun, pounced, knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly, "Villagers in the mountains and wilderness, I don't know that the noble man is coming, I have no eyes, I have offended the noble, please be angry." ”

Zhong Lichun was also confused, what the hell was going on, he was going to burn himself to death just now, and now he was kneeling on the ground and kowtowing, but no matter what, an old man kowtowed to himself, saying that he had to rub it, otherwise he couldn't say it.

So she took two steps and picked up the old man in the hazy light, "The old man doesn't have to make this big gift, I can't bear it." ”

The old man's face was full of excitement and said in a blunt common language: "When the noble man comes, auspicious clouds fall from the sky, and he will definitely honor the world in the future." ”

"Mother's Rite World." Zhong Lichun sneered, she had already been sealed twice, and she had long been disdainful of the world of Muyi. But they can't refute it in front of them, otherwise they will really become a demon girl, and it will be miserable, since they mistakenly think that they are a nobleman, then admit that they have passed the current level first.

So he pretended to be stupid and said: "The old man said there, the concubine is just marrying a rich and noble family, this time I went home to save my relatives, but I met a robber on the way, and the concubine and my mother were forced to be helpless, so they had to jump into the water to escape, but I don't know why they came here." The concubine wanted to find a family to change into a wet suit, but no one opened the door, so she had to sneak into the courtyard and take two sets of clean clothes to change, but she didn't want to be treated as a demon girl by you. and the concubines will be burned alive. Fortunately, the sky has eyes, and suddenly a heavy rain saved the concubine's life. ”

The old man nodded again and again, "The noble man was born with a phoenix life, and it is us who are foolish people who have eyes and no beads, and mistakenly become a demon girl, and burn it with fire, Nirvana Phoenix, and be reborn from the fire, which is unspeakably expensive." Please come to my house and rest for a while. to be a companion. ”

Zhong Lichun wanted to excuse himself, but he was surrounded by people, so he had to change his words, "Thank you so much, then please disturb your husband for a few days." ”

The old man's face was full of joy, "The noble man is here, and the tent is full of brilliance, and what is said there is a disturbance." Noble man, please! After speaking, he bowed down on the left side to lead the way for Zhong Lichun. Zhong Lichun carried Zhang Qiongyue on his back and followed the old man to the right side.

At this time, the old man stopped them earlier and said, "Patriarch, didn't you say, "If a woman is born in Bilongtan, the world will be in chaos, and the world will be in turmoil, and it will be burned with fire to prevent future troubles?" How did you become a noble person again? ”

The old patriarch raised his hand and slapped him, "Idiot, I almost killed you, you only know the first half of the sentence, so do you know what the second half of the sentence says?" ”

The old man covered half of his face and said, "What is the second half of the sentence?" ”

"What is it? Do you still have the face to ask? Burned by fire, the phoenix nirvana, reborn in the fire, auspicious from the sky, and the mother of the world. ”

"What, Mother of the World? Isn't that just as troublesome? The old man muttered unconvinced.

"Bastard, that's destiny, how can it be a disaster in the world! If you talk any more nonsense, I'll cut out your tongue. The old patriarch raised his hand and slapped him again. Push him away. The old man covered his face in fright and fled.

The old patriarch led Zhong Lichun back to the house, and Erniu and his wife stood at the door tremblingly holding their dried clothes, kneeling down to Zhong Lichun and bowing, "The villain has eyes and doesn't know Mount Tai, offended the noble, please forgive the noble!" ”

Zhong Lichun waved his hand, "That's it, those who don't know are not guilty, get up!" ”

Erniu hurriedly stuffed the clothes in his hand to the old patriarch, and the two husbands and wives fled like flying.

The old patriarch hurriedly beckoned his daughter-in-law to come out to serve Zhong Lichun, and the two went inside to change their clothes.

Zhong Lichun changed back into a men's dress, and the old patriarch saw that she was dignified and dignified, and she was imposing, although she was blindfolded, he saw that she walked like the wind, and did not make a mistake. I believe more and more that my ancestor left the old words, and I am respectful to Zhong Lichun.

Zhong Lichun and Zhang Qiongyue were blindfolded, although they were dimly visible, but after all, it was inconvenient, so they were happy to be served. Although the food is coarse tea and light rice, it is better than eating raw fish. Zhong Lichun and Zhang Qiongyue both ate with relish.

The old patriarch's hanging heart finally let go. He was also afraid that the nobles would not be able to eat this coarse grain rice. I can't imagine that the two nobles are not picky eaters.

By the next day, Zhong Lichun's eyes gradually adjusted, and she took off the blindfold. Immediately, I felt much more comfortable, and I could finally see the light of day again.

Zhang Qiongyue has been in the dark hole for too long, and she has to get used to it slowly. Zhong Lichun lay on the bed and thought about it repeatedly, and finally decided to resign to the old patriarch because he missed Jun Moqing.

Unexpectedly, the old patriarch's words flickered, and he asked Zhong Lichun to stay and wait for two more days, and then leave after worshipping the ancestral hall.

Zhong Lichun looked at the old patriarch's expression, and wondered in his heart, why did he have to stay and worship the ancestral hall, besides, what did they have to do with me to worship the ancestral hall, so he agreed on the surface, and in the dead of night, he picked up Zhang Qiongyue, quietly slipped out of the village, and ran wildly all the way.

When the old patriarch got up the next day, he realized that the person was gone, leaving only a note. The old patriarch sighed, knowing that Zhong Lichun had misunderstood. and did not send anyone to chase after him. sighed and said: "Providence is like this, it seems that our ancestors still lack a little yin virtue and cannot produce a major official."

Erniu rubbed his hands and asked, "Old patriarch, our family can't produce a big official, what does it have to do with that nobleman?" ”

The old patriarch glared at him, and the old ancestor said that as long as a drop of blood from the noble person is dripped on the grave of the old ancestor, our village will produce a big official. It seems that the will of heaven is like this, and it can't be forced, and our village can't produce big officials. ”

For everything in the village, Zhong Lichun, who didn't know about it, ran wildly with Zhang Qiongyue on his back, ran into a forest, put Zhang Qiongyue down, and collapsed to the ground tired.

Zhang Qiongyue somehow, she stepped forward to wipe her sweat, and asked puzzledly: "There is no one chasing us behind, why are you running so fast?" ”

Zhong Lichun said his doubts again, Zhang Qiongyue nodded yes, it's okay to leave early, more things are better than less.

Zhong Lichun and Zhang Qiongyue gnawed a bun indiscriminately, and rested in the woods for a night, the next morning, Zhong Lichun went to catch two hares, picked up some branches and roasted rabbit meat, after so long, they were finally able to eat cooked meat, their eyes lit up, they had a full meal, looking at the dazzling sunlight outside, she ripped off her clothes and blindfolded Zhang Qiongyue's eyes.

Although she still had a little sting, after all, it was not in the dark river for a long time, and it didn't matter that much, she sat in the woods and thought that she should find someone to ask first, what kind of place this is, and how far it is to the town.

Zhong Lichun stopped an old farmer who was working in the fields with Zhang Qiongyue on her back, she bent down and asked, "May I ask my uncle, what kind of place is this, and how far is it to go to the state and county." ”

Since Zhong Lichun had just arrived in Chu State, he was not familiar with the Chu State dialect, and these villagers rarely went out, and they did not know the official common language. Zhong Lichun asked for a long time, and after making a comparison, the old farmer finally understood what Zhong Lichun meant. He smiled innocently, and held out three fingers to the east. He shook his head and walked away.

Zhong Lichun was confused, what do you mean? Three days or thirty miles? Zhong Lichun had no choice but to carry Zhang Qiongyue on his back and stop, walking for most of the day, thirsty and tired, and saw a few wisps of cooking smoke rising not far away. I couldn't help but feel happy in my heart, and hurriedly quickened my pace, and saw two or three families, and hurriedly stepped forward and knocked on the door.

An old woman opened the firewood door and saw Zhong Lichun sweating profusely and holding a blindfolded woman on her back at the door. couldn't help but be stunned, and before Zhong Lichun could speak, he hurriedly dragged her into the courtyard and helped put Zhang Qiongyue on the stool. Brought a bowl of water and handed it to Zhong Lichun and said, "Madam, please drink water." ”

Zhong Lichun took a few sips and said, "Thank you, old woman." I thought she couldn't understand, but who knew that the old woman's face was happy, "Madame is from the Qi country?" Why are you in the middle of nowhere? ”

Zhong Lichun was surprised and delighted, "Are you from Qi State?" Understands me. ”

The old woman nodded, "My ancestral home is Pengcheng in Qi State, and my grandfather came to Chu State to avoid disaster and settled in this remote place. I learned from my grandfather when I was young, and I learned the Chinese language, so I could understand most of it. ”

"It's great that someone can finally understand what I'm saying." Zhong Lichun was so happy that he almost cried. She glanced at it and asked, "The old woman lives here alone." ”

The old woman smiled, "My husband died early, and I have a son under my knees, who teaches in the village word hall, and I should be back for dinner soon." Before he finished speaking, footsteps sounded outside the door.

A young man's voice floated in from outside the door, "Mother, I'm back. After speaking, he stepped into the courtyard and saw Zhong Lichun and the two sitting in the hall, and couldn't help but be stunned, "Mother, you're here." ”

The old woman hurriedly called, "Ru'er, come and greet your guests." After speaking, he smiled at Zhong Lichun and said, "My son, Qu Ziru, is now twenty-seven years old. ”

"Oh!" Zhong Lichun nodded and looked at Qu Ziru, dressed in green clothes, with a square scarf folding fan, looking like a scholar.

Qu Ziru made a gesture at Zhong Lichun, "Hansheng Qu Ziru has seen two ladies. ”

Zhong Lichun waved his hand, "Sir, you're welcome, it's us who bother." ”

As soon as Qu Ziru raised his head, he couldn't help but be stunned when he saw Zhong Lichun's stunning face.

Zhong Lichun saw him staring at him in a daze, his face couldn't help but sink, and he snorted coldly.

Qu Ziru suddenly woke up, he smiled heartily, and he didn't hide it, "Madame's appearance is beautiful, which makes Ziru shocked, there was a lot of offense just now, and Han Sheng is here to accompany Madame." ”

Zhong Lichun saw that he generously admitted his mistake, and couldn't help but smile, "It's okay, Mr. is serious." He bowed down and bowed back. Both sides re-seated.

Zhong Lichun asked him for directions and asked for directions. Qu Ziru groaned for a while, "It takes three days to take the official road to Jing County, and it only takes one day to take a shortcut, but it has to pass through the Black Dragon Ridge, and there is a group of robbers in the Black Dragon Ridge who have been hovering here for many years, so it is too dangerous to cross the Black Dragon Ridge." I suggest that Madame still take the official road safely. ”

Zhong Lichun pondered for a while and asked, "How many robbers are there and what kind of behavior?" ”

Zeng Zichu smiled, there were only more than 100 people, who robbed corrupt officials and rich businessmen, not ordinary people, and women from good families, but robbed a few women from Qinglou to go up the mountain. ”

Zhong Lichun smiled, "This is a righteous thief, then don't be afraid, tomorrow I will approach the road and cross the Black Dragon Ridge." ”

Qu Ziru persuaded: "Madam, please think twice, you are not afraid of 10,000 in everything, just in case, if you run into it, it will be troublesome?" ”

Zhong Lichun shook his hand, "That's so much in case, didn't you say that they don't rob women from good families?" ”