Lin Jiangyue seemed a little unbearable, sighed, and shook her head helplessly. The action of writing in his hand also paused. "That's the only way I can do it. Don't worry too much, I'll find a safe place to settle you. I'll send you there tonight. ”

After speaking, he folded the written letter, put it in an envelope, and handed it to Du Ruo.

Tonight? So fast!

"Auntie, why are you in such a hurry? Can you let me say goodbye to Xiaoqian? ”

Lin Jiangyue shook her head, and her voice became serious: "Du Ruo, I'm not alarmist, but you are so smart, you should know that the fewer people know your whereabouts, the better." ”

Du Ruo quickly understood what Lin Jiangyue meant. Her whereabouts really shouldn't be known by too many people, so she will be exposed. Especially the people close to her, she doesn't want them to get involved.

Therefore, Du Ruo agreed to Lin Jiangyue very simply: "Okay, aunt." I'll leave tonight. ”

She wasn't even going to pack her bags.

Lin Jiangyue shook her head, pursed her lips, gave Du Ruo a hug, and urged her to hurry up.

This cannot be postponed until tomorrow!

It was still the driver who had bought and driven the car before. He didn't say much, didn't ask much, and frowned, because he knew that it was something that Aunt Lin valued. Du Ruo didn't even have time to pack his clothes, so he left in the night.

At night, for some reason, the clouds rolled and it began to rain. The rain became heavier and heavier, and the carriage of the two was like a boat on the sea, as if it would sink in the next second. The coachman hurried in silence. Du Ruo hugged his legs, sat in the carriage, and covered his ears.

She hates rainy days like this!

Reminds her of the day she died before, and in such a rainy day, she can't control her fate.

I don't know if Xiaoqian can't find herself, will she be sad. She can't continue to accompany her, but hopefully, she can understand her hard work.

Du Ruo disappeared from the Mercy Fragrance Garden like this. There was no warning. Like the petals scattered into mud after a night of heavy rain, only the dark fragrance remains.

Wen Xiaoqian and the others heard that Du Ruo was missing, and they were all asking around where she went. Nothing came of it. In addition to being sad, there is nothing to be done.

The carriage traveled all night, all the way to a county very close to Shengjing, called Wen County.

I don't know what the identity of the person Aunt Lin thinks is credible.

Early in the morning, the carriage stopped in front of a deserted nunnery. The nunnery is green bricks and black tiles, and the walls are overgrown with moss, and it looks in disrepair. On the dark gate, an old stone plaque reads the words "Suigetsu Temple".

"This is it." The coachman stopped the carriage and helped Du Ruo down. The two of them took their leave.

Du Ruo stood in front of the door and tapped three times. Before she came, Aunt Lin instructed her to be cautious in her words and deeds. Tell her that the owner of this water moon hermitage has a bad temper, and she should be careful to serve. Thinking of this, she cheered up and prepared to deal with it carefully.

After a while, an old woman's voice came from behind the door: "Who?" ”

Du Ruo replied respectfully: "My name is Du Ruo, and I was sent here by Aunt Lin of Lianxiangyuan. ”

The door creaked open a small crack, revealing an old human hand.

The old woman pushed the door open a gap in one person, and Du Ruo saw her true face. I saw that the old woman's body was rickety, but she was still in good spirits, with her silver hair coiled on the top of her head. Dressed as a nun. The wrinkled face looked at Du Ruolai with suspicion.

Du Ruo was not allowed to enter the door, but still stood outside the door, waiting for orders.

"Do you have a letter?" The old woman was very cautious. Du Ruo took out Lin Jiangyue's letter from his arms and handed it to the old woman. Then the door closed again.

About a third of the way through the incense, the old woman opened the door again. This time she didn't ask more, but said lightly, "Come in." ”

Du Ruo saluted: "Thank you!" And he went in.

The water moon nunnery is not big, but it is the size of a three-entry courtyard. As soon as you enter the door, there is a temple, but the incense is scarce.

The two of them didn't stop, and walked through the hallway into the backyard. In the courtyard is a large camphor tree, with lush branches and leaves, opening its canopy and casting a shadow. Under the tree sat a woman, dressed in simple patterns but made of elaborate materials. In front of a small bamboo table, I ate breakfast slowly.

Breakfast is porridge with side dishes. White porcelain bowls, blue glazed plates. Tray of Nanmu, chopsticks of golden silk wood. Three side dishes, refreshing and delicious. The white porridge is crystal clear.

It's exquisite!

Du Ruo didn't get a good night's sleep, he was very sleepy, and he yawned unconsciously.

The woman under the tree gently put down the dishes and chopsticks, swallowed the food in her mouth without hurrying, and said in a lazy voice, "Come and sit." ”

Du Ruo bowed cautiously and sat next to the bamboo table.

Du Ruo finally saw the woman's face clearly. Although the woman is no longer young, her skin is still white. It's just that due to age, there are still some deep and shallow wrinkles at the corners of the eyes and mouth. Full of black hair, meticulously combed. You can still see the elegance of her youth. There is no emotion in the eyes, like a pool of cold spring water.

"Mother Xu, prepare some breakfast for her." The woman under the tree commanded.

The old woman's original name was Mama Xu, and she replied with a neat "yes", and after a while, she served a bowl of white porridge and side dishes.

The owner of the Water Moon Nunnery raised his chin and signaled that Du Ruo could eat. Du Ruo cautiously glanced at the woman, and saw that she really had no opinion, so he moved his chopsticks.

After a while, a bowl of white porridge was served, and the body gradually warmed up.

Before Du Ruo could say anything, the woman opened her mouth first: "I am the same generation as Jiang Yue, you can also call me aunt." ”

Du Ruo nodded obediently: "Yes, aunt." ”

asked again: "I just heard Mother Xu say, your name is Du Ruo?" ”

"Yes, my name is Du Ruo."

"Yuanshui peach blossom color, Xiangliu Du Ruoxiang. It's a fragrant name. She muttered to herself, and without waiting for Du Ruo to reply, she continued: "Since you are entrusted by Lin Jiangyue, then I won't hide it from you." It's not so easy to make a living in my Wu Qiushui's Shuiyue Nunnery. Now, you've already had breakfast, and it's not for you to eat for nothing. ”

Du Ruo thought to himself, he didn't say this when he asked me to eat just now. After eating it all, I said! Ben thought that this woman was elegant, but I didn't expect that she was a calculating master. The reliable person that Lin Jiangyue said is this virtue?

But Du Ruo was still respectful, with a tone that was neither humble nor arrogant: "I will clean, do laundry, and cook." It's just that needlework is not good. Look, what am I going to do to pay for this breakfast? ”

Wu Qiushui thought for a moment: "Then clean up the nunnery." Then he left impatiently.

Mother Xu calmly came over to clean up the dishes and chopsticks, and Du Ruo naturally went over to help.

Seeing Wu Qiushui walking away, Du Ruo asked Xu Ma in a low voice: "Xu Ma, what is the relationship between Aunt Wu and Aunt Lin?" ”