Chapter 23: Seeing each other and not knowing each other
Hearing Hua Jiumo say this, his mind also moved. His Royal Highness King De is a hero, and he has long wanted to see it. But that's the high King of De, where can he, a little flower, see? Today, he has the opportunity to see the demeanor of King De, even if he looks at it from a distance, he is satisfied.
So, Zhang Chengyong and Hua Jiumo accompanied Hua Ruxue out of the small courtyard together, went to the street for a stroll, and by the way, they joined in the fun, and saw if they could look at His Royal Highness King De from afar.
The clothes on Hua Ruxue's body have long been gone, and now she is wearing an old dress left by the aunt next door a few years ago, which is neither good-looking nor fit-in-place. Zhang Chengyong and Hua Jiumo had already discussed, and as soon as they went on the street, they pulled Hua Ruxue into a ready-to-wear shop, and bought a few new clothes for Hua Ruxue without saying a word.
As for the old clothes, Zhang Chengyong lost them without saying a word. Hua Ruxue is a beautiful girl, and when she dresses up a little, she can't take her eyes off. What's more, the clothes that Zhang Chengyong and Hua Jiumo picked out for her were all bright colors and lively styles. Hua Ruxue changed into a water-blue skirt and a plain cloak and cloak, which lined her skin and her eyebrows and eyes were picturesque. Her thin body was wrapped in a cloak, which made her even more pitiful.
Zhang Chengyong's face turned red when he saw it, and he hurriedly lowered his head at a glance, but he secretly raised his eyes unwillingly, his face turned even redder with shame, and he stood there not knowing what to say.
Hua Jiumo was not as shy as when he first saw Hua Ruxue, and looked at Hua Ruxue with a smile and said, "Sister Ruxue, you are so good-looking!" The owner of the ready-to-wear shop was also shocked by Hua Ruxue's appearance, and hurriedly echoed and said, "This girl really looks like a fairy!" I've been in this little shop for ten years, and I've never seen such a beautiful girl! It is said that people rely on clothes, but when I see it today, I have to be lined with this clothes! β
Hua Ruxue touched the material of this clothes, and she didn't know if it was cheap. Zhang Chengyong works as a middleman on the street on weekdays to introduce some guys to others, and he can't earn a lot of money, not to mention that there are so many younger brothers and sisters to support. Buying these clothes, I'm afraid I'm going to spend all his savings.
"Boss, wrap up all these pieces, we want them all!" Zhang Chengyong's face was flushed, but he waved his hand at the boss, wanting to pay the bill, looking quite arrogant.
When the owner of the ready-to-wear shop saw him like this, he hurriedly responded: "Okay! Benefit fifteen taels. "Buying a few ready-to-wear clothes for fifteen taels is a very luxurious thing for ordinary people. Most people buy fabrics and go back and make them themselves. Although it is approaching the end of the year, this fifteen taels of trading is also a small profit for the boss. Before Hua Ruxue could refute it, the boss had already wrapped the clothes and handed them to Zhang Chengyong.
Zhang Chengyong took out a small silver ingot from his arms and handed it to the boss, and happily took the clothes, even happier than buying new clothes for himself.
When she went out, Hua Ruxue was a little embarrassed: "Brother Chengyong, you spent so much money to buy me clothes, I don't want to go." β
Zhang Chengyong scratched his head: "It's nothing, you see you don't have clothes that fit, it's almost the New Year, you should wear a few new clothes." Although we don't have much money, we can take out the money to buy you clothes. β
Hua Jiumo echoed on the side: "It's Sister Ruxue, don't feel embarrassed." You can stay and take care of your younger siblings, and that's when we thank you! β
Seeing the two of them like this, Hua Ruxue didn't want to say anything, so she turned around and pulled them into a cloth shop. She still has some money on her, so she can buy more thick cloth and cotton to make some new clothes for the children in the yard. Now there is still a month before the Chinese New Year, and I can rush out if I am a little faster on weekdays.
After buying the fabric, the three of them went to buy rice, fresh meat, cabbage, and potatoes. It's almost the end of the year, and Hua Ruxue is ready to cook some delicious food for the children.
It was almost noon after shopping, and Zhang Chengyong proposed to go to the city gate to eat beef noodles made by Wang Fatzi, and by the way, to see if His Royal Highness King De had entered the city. After walking around all morning, I didn't hear of any movement at the city gate, so maybe when I went to eat beef noodles, I happened to meet His Royal Highness King De entering the city.
As soon as he heard that he was going to eat beef noodles, Hua Jiumo was the first to jump up, pulling Hua Ruxue and running in the direction of the city gate. He has eaten the beef noodles of Wang Fatzi's family once, and the beef is made of fine meat with tendons, and the tendons and soft meat are crispy stewed in a clay pot, and it is divided into two-finger square pieces of meat. The noodles are made at home, boiled in the old soup of stewed meat, which is firm and refreshing, and has a rich meaty aroma. When it's cold in winter, cook a handful of noodles, serve them with a spoonful of old soup, add a few pieces of beef, and pour a spoonful of fragrant oil chili peppers. Sensei is more energetic!
These days, after running around overnight and fleeing, Hua Ruxue has not eaten a bowl of noodles for a long time. Let Zhang Chengyong and Hua Jiumo talk like this, and saliva came out of their mouths when they landed. Soon, the three of them arrived at Wang Fatzi's stall.
"Boss, three bowls of beef noodles, two with chili peppers, and one light." Zhang Chengyong found an empty table, led the two to sit down, and called for a meeting.
"Boss, this morning, can His Royal Highness King De enter the city?" Zhang Chengyong asked.
The boss Wang Fatzi shook his head: "I said I was going into the city, and I didn't see anyone this morning." β
Zhang Chengyong nodded, a little excited in his heart. His Royal Highness King De has not yet entered the city, they eat slowly, and it is difficult to say that they may be able to meet His Royal Highness.
Hua Jiumo didn't look forward to it as much as Zhang Chengyong, and told Hua Ruxue something interesting, which made Hua Ruxue laugh.
"The noodles are coming~ three slow use." Wang Fatzi brought three bowls of beef noodles. Zhang Chengyong pushed the lighter bowl in front of Hua Ruxue: "Sister Ruxue, your injury is not healed, you can't eat this chili." This bowl is lighter, for you. Next time, we'll wait for you, let's come back. β
Hua Ruxue took the bowl, grabbed the chopsticks and nodded, her heart was warm, and she was even more determined to stay in the small courtyard. Here, warmer than her home, more like a home.
The three of them chatted while eating, and before they knew it, half an hour had passed. There was a sudden commotion among the people in the street. Zhang Chengyong stretched his neck and looked towards the city gate.
"Boss, what's wrong? Is His Royal Highness King De going to the city? Hua Jiumo also put down his chopsticks and looked at the city gate, "How do you see this person rushing to the city gate?" β
Before Zhang Chengyong could answer, he heard the sound of a gong from the front of the officers and soldiers opening the way: "His Royal Highness King De respects the driver, and the idle people avoid itββ"
"Hurry, hurry, hurry!" Zhang Chengyong jumped up and stood on the bench all of a sudden, and pulled Hua Ruxue up, "Standing high here, you can see His Royal Highness King De." β
The three of them stood high on the chairs, and suddenly saw a team of Longtang Jin Yuwei at the gate of the city opening the way, followed by a man with a golden crown in a black robe and a golden crown, riding on a horse with four hooves and stepping on the snow. I think it's His Royal Highness King De.
Perhaps it was really King De's aura that Nan Borong's aura was too strong, and where he passed, the people around him were silent, bowing in unison to salute His Royal Highness King De.
Soon, His Royal Highness passed through the street in front of the noodle stall. Zhang Chengyong looked at His Royal Highness King De's eyes full of admiration.
Hua Ruxue stood beside Zhang Chengyong, looking at the glorious man sitting on a tall horse in front of her, and always felt a little familiar. Where have you seen it? Hua Ruxue shook her head and dismissed the idea. That's His Royal Highness King De, how could she have seen it?
When Nan Borong passed by the noodle stall, he seemed to sense Hua Ruxue's gaze, and he, who had been looking at it without squinting, turned his head to look for that gaze, and happened to look at Hua Ruxue.
Why are this girl's eyes so familiar? Nan Borong's doubts gradually rose, but he really couldn't remember where he had seen it. After one look, he turned his head back again.
Nan Borong's two guards followed him, naturally noticing his movements and turning their heads to look as well. It doesn't matter if you look at it, both of them are about to fall out of their eyes!
Isn't that girl standing on a chair like snow?! Didn't An Rushan say that she was dead?! Could it be that the corpse is resurrected?! What the hell is going on?! Why didn't the master look anywhere, just walked here and took a look?! Could it be that the master remembered something?! Could it be that An Rushan is going to rob his wife with his master?!
After the two people were shocked, they looked at each other in unison, their eyes full of questions. But they both know each other, and these issues are not only unclear to themselves, but also to the other. The biggest possibility is that Hua Ruxue was rescued and did not die. It was An Rushan who unilaterally thought she was dead.
"You know that girl? Who is she? Nan Borong rode forward, but sensed the shock of the two guards.
"Back to ...... Back to the master. We don't know! β
Nan Borong didn't speak anymore and continued to ride forward. Directly ahead of this road is the Imperial City. In the imperial city, there is still a bloody storm waiting for him!
"I ...... I didn't see dazzles, did I? Zhang Chengyong grew his mouth, and his eyes were as wide as copper bells, "Just ...... Just...... His Royal Highness King De just saw me?! β
Hua Jiumo grabbed him, and he was also excited: "That's right! His Royal Highness King De has really seen us just now! β
"I, I, I...... I...... My mother...... "Zhang Chengyong has been with me for a long time, and I can't even speak."
Seeing this, Hua Ruxue couldn't help but shake her head and chuckle. It seems that the phrase "I am lucky to have a care, and I don't think about it for the rest of my life" is not only applicable to girls, but also to young men like Zhang Chengyong. But...... She felt that His Royal Highness King De had just looked at herself.
Of course, she had to think about it for herself. His Royal Highness King De just glanced back at this place casually, and the people around him were already casting envious and jealous eyes. There are also girls and ladies who are specially dressed up today and came out to meet His Royal Highness King De for attention, and their eyes are like sharp knives when they look at them at this time, and they can't wait to pounce on them immediately and tear them alive.