Chapter 17: Remembered
"Brother, it's been almost a month, and we haven't found Master Yue yet, will he not be in Henan Province?" After looking for so many days, there is no news at all, and I am a little impatient!
Henan Province was located at the junction of the Song Dynasty and the Jin Dynasty, and Song Dynasty soldiers could be seen patrolling everywhere. The surrounding people live very calmly, a scene of integration.
Ah Dao sat on horseback, and the two of them led the horse through the noisy streets, and you didn't feel that this place had been eroded by the Jin people to the point that only ruins remained.
"I can't think of any other place for him to go than here, it must be something we overlooked." "Okay, let's keep looking."
Ah Dao didn't have much interest in finding Yue Qize, because as long as he found him, it meant that he was going to the academy, and it would be difficult to meet them in the future!
These days, Ah Dao is really patient to the extreme. Since I came here, I have been staying in the inn all day long, either endorsing books or practicing martial arts, and my life has been very boring.
It was not easy to come out today, and he said: "Looking for Lord Yue is not at this time, you have lost weight these days, and it is time to eat a good meal to make up for it!" β
Nanjin said: "Ouch, Ah Dao has made progress, this is very good." "Of course, this book is not for nothing. No, this is my heartfelt affection for you. β
"Good! What does Agara want to eat? "When the weather is cold, let's have a bowl of haggis soup!" "Nothing else?" Qin Shishun coughed, and Ah Dao swallowed back the words in his heart.
Brother is in a bad mood these days, so it's better not to take the initiative to provoke. In other dishes, you don't have to say it yourself, Brother Nan will also order it.
The haggis soup shop is almost full, and the special aroma of lamb and green onion fills the room. Seeing that people were satisfied, Ah Dao unconsciously swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
"Little two comes with three bowls of haggis soup and six large scones." "Hey, guest officer, wait a minute, I'll come up to you in a while!" Qin Shishun said: "Ah Dao really knows how to choose a place, and you have to wait a long time in this queue to eat!" β
He buried his head and said, "Not for a while!" Brother, I'm also thinking about the two of you. This haggis soup is nourishing and warm, and it is best to drink in winter! β
"You kid is greedy and doesn't say anything, and you still blame us for the reason, it's really getting more and more slippery. Say, who did you learn this from? "That's not good, it's worth growing up!
"Who did you learn from, I don't care about you, I'm wrinkled when I eat buns!" "This bun is all based on your taste, what else can be wrong?"
Seeing that his expression was becoming more and more serious, Ah Dao looked at Nanjin for help. Yes, I used to be satisfied as long as I stuttered, but now I hate eating steamed buns, and I can't complain that my brother will be angry!
Nanjin saw that he was pitiful and couldn't bear it, so he said, "Brother Qin, it's not a luxury to drink this soup according to our current situation. "I know, but there are some problems with Ah Dao's temperament, and he must change it."
"I know that I was wrong, and I won't be picky when I eat in the future!" "It's not just that, it's not a long-term way to go, you know?"
"Understood, Ah Dao knows it's wrong!" Nanjin didn't intervene this time, Ah Dao is more than smart, but he also needs others to train him well.
After drinking the soup, they saw that it was getting overcast, so they sent Ah Dao back first. In the lobby of the inn, two people sitting at the table in front of the window were looking at them insightfully.
When they went upstairs, the two drank again, and did not settle the bill until a plate of peanuts and a plate of boiled mutton were gone.
Dark clouds rolled in the distance, cold winds howled, and light snow fluttered. People unconsciously shrank their necks and quickened their pace, hoping to go home quickly. After only a few moments, the crowd on the street dispersed.
Qin Shishun wiped the snowflakes off the horse's head, and when he saw that the snow was getting bigger, he said, "Brother Xian, seeing that the snow is coming, why don't we go back first!" β
These days have spared no effort to search, why is there no news at all? blamed himself, he only cared about his record at that time, and didn't care about his previous things at all.
The ashes on Nanjin's face were visible to the naked eye, "Brother Xian, don't be disappointed, we will definitely find Lord Yue." "Thank you, Brother Qin, you've worked hard for you all these days!"
"What is this said by Brother Xian, this is also my will, not to mention hard work." "It's me who is confused, Brother Qin should not take it to heart." "We don't need to talk about these polite things."
"The snow is getting heavier, let's go back!" The cold snowflakes blew into the neckline, but they couldn't cool the attachment in their hearts, where was they ignored?
After Ah Dao came back, he picked up a book to read, and remembered that Ah Ge was angry and felt very remorseful, so he shouldn't have played a trick on the eldest brother. I really couldn't read it, so I simply threw the book aside, and couldn't help but think of the days when I had to endure hardships in the past.
"Knock" A knock on the door stopped his thoughts, "Who?" "I'm the second child here!" "I don't need anything here, I'll call you when I have something!"
"That's right, it's snowing outside, and the shopkeeper is afraid that one of your children will freeze in the house, so he asked the little one to send you a pot of charcoal." "I don't need it here, thank you shopkeeper!"
"It was sent by the Qin official, not the shopkeeper, the little one said the wrong thing!" "My brother called for it?" "Yes, the Qin officials specially ordered before leaving. You see, although it is cold this day, if the little one keeps carrying the brazier, he will suffer from it, you can make it convenient! β
Ah Dao was very happy in his heart, he was still angry with Brother Ah just now, but who knew that he ushered in this good news. He walked over and opened the door, and saw that the person who came was dressed in a gray coarse cloth rolling wool cotton robe, and couldn't help frowning lightly and asked, "Are you the second child here?" β
"The little ones are new, and you also have them when you see them, so it's good to see them a few more times!" So saying, he came in and set the brazier away, and then another man came in, and he quickly closed the door.
Seeing this posture, Ah Dao knew what they were going to do, and there was a green light of greed and excitement in their eyes, which they had before, and they were all too familiar!
He leaned back to the round table, worried and excited at the same time, "Who are you?" The man who came in later said: "Little guest officer, you don't need to ask who we are." As long as you are obedient, we will give you candy to eat. β
"I don't need to! This inn is full of people, and if I shout a few words, you won't be able to escape. "Yo, now that the New Year is approaching, who is still staying in the guest house!" Whether there is anyone in this inn, we can find out! β
Seeing that they were only two or three steps away from him, Ah Dao said kindly: "My two elder brothers are both excellent in martial arts, and they will be back in a while, so you better run away!" β
"The little guest officer wants to lie to us again, when did your two brothers go out and don't come back until dark? We don't trade at a loss, we naturally have to hit it right in one hit. β
As he spoke, the two of them threw themselves at him with open arms, and Ah Dao jumped to the round table. The two couldn't help but bump together, and he slapped the two of them on the back with both hands, only to hear a muffled sound of "dong", and the two came to a deep hug.
"Ouchγγγ" Xiao Er pushed away his accomplice and covered his forehead and said fiercely: "Good boy, Lao Tzu catches geese all day long, and there are times when he is beaten, fresh!" β
"Hmph, if you know each other, get out, otherwise I'm not welcome, master!" Another person held up a chair and said, "Why are you welcome?" Can the hairy child go to heaven again? β
As he spoke, he slammed the chair at Ah Dao, and he flipped it down with a fight, and the chair slipped off the table, knocking down the chairs behind him.
Seeing this, the two no longer dared to take it lightly, Xiao Er approached the brazier and said, "I didn't expect you to be so powerful at such a young age!" β
Ah Dao was very proud, "Blind your dog's eyes, you didn't know where you were when the master came out to mix!" "It turns out that they are all like-minded people, and it is really a big flood that washes the face of the dragon king - the family doesn't know the family!"
"A dog's mouth is a dog's mouth, who is a family with you. If you take out all the money in your pocket, the master will be merciful and spare you, otherwise he will definitely send you all to prison. β
Another accomplice suddenly jumped up angrily and said, "Yo, you kid is not small!" I still want our silver, and you want to send us to prison, I have seen that today you don't even know what your surname is! β
"You don't shed tears when you don't see the coffin, I'll let you see it." As he spoke, he hit him, and the man didn't take it seriously, just ran away, and was kicked by Ah Dao on the ankle.
He hugged his feet and spun in circles, grinning in pain, and then said cruelly to him: "Don't blame us for being ruthless, you little rabbit cub." "I'll wait, and now you should worry about yourself."
Saying that, Ah Dao walked over, and Xiao Er hurriedly ran to the front to stop him: "Master, we don't know Taishan if we have eyes, so you can spare him!" "Where's the silver?"
"The money is here, and the little ones are also shy in their pockets, otherwise they wouldn't have the courage to come to you." He carefully placed a few copper plates on the table and looked at him with an embarrassed expression.
Ah Dao has a trace of sympathy for these two big men, this is not even enough for a meal! "That's all? Don't lie to me, or I'll have a way to clean you up. β
The man almost knelt down, "It's really gone, this is going to come out to collect it during the New Year." There is only water left at home to eat, and the last bite of rice was stolen by the rat last night, hey! We really can't help it! β
I've been here for a few days, and I know a lot about it. He said: "There are conscriptions everywhere here, and you naturally don't have to worry about food and clothing when you go, why do you specialize in stealing chickens and touching dogs?" β
"Needless to say, that Jin man is brave and strong, let's not kill ourselves when we go!" "You bully the soft and fear the hard, you should be beaten!" "It's impossible to say who will hit who this time!"
Seeing the sudden change in his attitude, Ah Dao couldn't help but have some doubts in his heart, could it be that they still have accomplices? It's coming! As soon as he was about to be on guard, he found that his whole body was weak and weak, and he could not exert his strength.
The accomplice put down his injured foot, limped over and said, "Boy, if you still have the strength, Lao Tzu will walk headfirst down in the future." Hahaγγγ"
"You mean!" "It's really nothing to be despicable in order not to go hungry these days, at least we don't plan to eat you."
Seeing him come to him with an evil face, Ah Dao couldn't help but retreat. "You have no way out, obediently tell us where the money is hidden, otherwise we will not be soft on the child."
After Xiao Er saw that he had been hit by the incense, he walked to the bed and rummaged it, throwing all the useless ones on the ground, and suddenly the room was not the same. "What are you talking about, don't tie people up quickly."
"Yes! How can this kid not speak? "The room is just such a place, and he doesn't say that we can't find it?" "No matter how capable you are, it won't fall into our hands."
As he spoke, he slapped Aji's white and tender little face twice, and his fingerprints were red and swollen. Ah Dao glared at him angrily, and he wanted to die of remorse, knowing that he should have ended them with one palm.
The man's face improved with the evil anger in his chest, "Look at me again, I'll pull out your eyeballs and soak in wine!" "My two elder brothers will not let you go."
"Oh, I'm so scared! Hmph, as long as you are in our hands, your two elder brothers will not be able to perform no matter how powerful they are, they are really whimsical. β
Xiao Er didn't see any silver for a long time, so he came to Ah Dao in a hurry and carried his clothes and said, "Say, where are all your silver hidden?" β
Ah Dao glanced at the messy room, knew their thoughts, and said without fear: "You also know that I am a child, how can this silver be placed by my side." β
"But it's impossible for your two elder brothers to carry all the silver with them, so tell me where the silver is?" "I asked Jin Ren to wash it all over at home, and my father and mother are gone. We are not rich, we only have one way to live by joining the army, how can we have any silver! β
"Nonsense, if you want to join the army, you will go a long time ago, and you will have to live in the inn for more than half a month? You must have come here to make a fortune like other businessmen, and you are too tender to deceive us! β
"Then you can do it!" Seeing that he looked all concerned, the man said anxiously and angrily: "What should the eldest brother do now?" I thought I could make a steady profit, but I didn't even see a silver hair, and I got home! β
"Shut up!" He turned his face away stupidly, and Xiao Er said: "Since you can't find it, take him away, and leave a message here according to the old rules." "Gotcha! Boy, if your two elder brothers don't come as we ask, you'll die!" β
Ah Dao knew that there was no way to avoid it, so he stabilized his panicked heart and tried to find a way. But the body and mind became more and more difficult, and I couldn't open my eyes. "Big brother, he's a tough seed, and I'm going to fight him so that he can't find the north and the south when I go back." "Let's talk about it when we go back, hurry up and pack up and get ready to go back!"
When they came back, the two were coming down from the stairs one after the other, the second child in front was carrying two quilts, and the people behind were following closely.
Nanjin feels that the atmosphere in the inn today is a little unusual, and the shopkeepers of other days can guard in front of the cabinet all day and night, why are people missing today?
When the two men saw that they were back, their hearts jumped. Why don't you come early or late, but come back at this juncture, and sure enough, the word bad luck can't be on your lips!
Seeing that they were carrying quilts and occupying the corridor, Qin Shishun and Nanjin were waiting at the staircase. The little second also nodded and smiled at them, doing it very naturally, and he didn't see the slightest abnormality.
Nanjin stared at their backs for a long time, something was wrong! "Wait a minute!" He shouted, and the two men ran away. Although Qin Shishun didn't know why, he still chased after him with him.