Chapter Thirty-Six: Close
Since the atrium purged the traitors and exposed the sanctimonious nature behind the county guard, the development of events has been as An Youran had predicted, and Liu Yuxin has become famous. From the white-haired old man to the babbling child, all of them will give a thumbs up to General Liu's three words. Although all this was not what An Youran wanted, compared to the uproar caused by her being a prisoner to testify against the court officials, such an ending can be called a happy ending. Of course, if she could be in prison at this moment instead of continuing to be trapped in this vast house, it would be even more meritorious.
Fortunately, Liu Xiaohou, who is usually dissolute and unruly, has not known what kind of wind he has smoked recently, and he is diligent in government affairs every day from sunrise to sunset, even if the two are in the same courtyard, they rarely meet, which can be regarded as a blessing in misfortune. However, as the faces of the soldiers became more and more grim, even if she didn't say it, An Youran understood that it was calm before the bloody storm, and the war was afraid that it would break out instantly at the snap of her fingers, which couldn't help but make her worry about Li Yan's safety. But the bad thing is that she was worried too much and made her already worrying condition worse and worse, not only did the whiplash not heal but worsened, and the low-grade fever continued to become commonplace, only making her weak body more and more weak.
The days of illness were all chatting in every way without exception, and after being locked in the house and reading the classics for a few days, An Youran also began to feel bored. Staggered up, just opened the window to breathe, but saw a small figure crawling on the courtyard wall, looking in. When she looked closely, it was the beaten boy who made her quite worried.
The guards guarding the garden also discovered the boy, and was about to yell at him to leave quickly, but was stopped by An Youran. Although she is just a down-and-out prisoner, but fortunately, An is kind and benevolent, and she will always share some good food with everyone, and she will also care about diagnosis and treatment when she sees someone with a headache and brain fever, so she has a great reputation among the subordinates, and has accumulated a lot of popularity. What's more, as long as a person with ears and eyes and a sound mind will find that General Liu is indeed unusual for this female prisoner. Although I don't understand the inside story, I don't dare to slack off in the slightest. When An leisurely beckoned the boy to enter the hospital, the guards did not stop him.
The boy was obviously very excited when he saw An Youran, he rushed all the way to the porch, stood on tiptoe and handed An Youran a crumpled oil paper package, his round face was full of expectation, red fluttering like a ripe apple, "Sister, I finally saw you!" I came for days, but the guard's eldest brother wouldn't let me in. ”
"What is this?" Puzzled, he looked at the package in his hand, looked at the sweaty boy leisurely, and asked with a smile, "You sent it in such a hurry, is it anything important?" ”
"Hmm!" Nodding seriously, the boy's eyes were full of innocence and sincerity, "I heard from the aunt who works in the back hall that you are sick, so I went to the street to buy willow leaf candy and send it." Sister, this sugar is sweet, if you eat it, you will definitely not be afraid of taking medicine, and you can get better quickly. When I used to be afraid of bitterness and refused to drink medicine, my mother would use it to coax me, which was really good......" Probably thinking of his deceased parents, the boy's eyes, which were still as bright as the sun, gradually swelled with mist, and his voice became quieter and quieter.
As a person who has come over, how can An Youran not empathize with this situation? couldn't help but redden, but he was afraid that his tears would affect the boy and make him even more sad. She had to lower her head, open the package, take a piece of candy and put it in her mouth, and only after her mood calmed down a little did she look up and smile at him, "This candy is so delicious, thank you!" ”
The boy who got the compliment scratched his head with a red face, and said embarrassedly, "Sister, don't say that, it's great if you like it!" The last time you saved me, I didn't even have time to say thank you to you, and I always felt sorry for it......"
"If you had thanked me last time, maybe I wouldn't have such delicious willow leaf candy!" Afraid that the boy would be depressed, An Youran also stuffed a piece of candy into his mouth and said jokingly, "In this way, fortunately, you didn't have time at the time, and I really took advantage of it!" ”
Hearing her words, the originally restrained boy suddenly let go of his guard, grinned and laughed with An Youran. Even when he saw the scroll An Youran was holding in his hand, he let go of his courage and took the initiative to talk, "Sister, are you literate?" That's great! I also want to go to the school to listen to the master's teachings, but unfortunately I don't have any money, so I can only eavesdrop outside every time. not only made the master angry, but also annoyed the sons. ”
Looking at his gloomy expression, An leisurely rubbed his hair comfortably, and said softly, "You want to study?" What's so hard about that? You don't have to go to the academy to spend that unjust money, I'll teach you, okay? ”
"You?" The boy blinked his big eyes and looked at An Youran incredulously, "Sister, do you know how to teach?" But I'm stupid, and I'm afraid that if I don't study well, I'll worry about you. ”
"Don't be afraid, sister, I have a way!" Playfully nodded the boy's nose, and said with a leisurely smile, "Don't look at me like this, I haven't read less books, and the school has been in the school for many years!" Although it can't be said that you are rich in five cars, it is definitely no problem to teach you to read and write! You wait! Holding on to his uncomfortable body, An leisurely took a set of pen, ink, paper and inkstone from the house, took the young man's hand and came to the stone table in the garden to sit down, "It's better to choose a day than to hit the day, I'll teach you today!" ”
That day the spring was bright and the wind was blowing, looking at the boy's appearance of bowing his head and learning words, An Youran couldn't help but smile, thinking of the scene of living with Yelu Yimo in Lingbei before. Perhaps the sun shines too well and people are easy to get sleepy, or maybe she is overdrawn, when the boy wrote the notebook that An leisurely taught him, and was ready to ask her for advice with great interest, but saw the slender girl already half leaning on the table and falling asleep.
Slightly stunned, the boy raised his hand to shake An Youran. Before his hand was still in the air, he was interrupted by a deep voice, "Why did she sleep here?" It's windy outside, and if you catch a cold, you'll have to suffer again! ”
Startled by this sudden voice, just when the boy's eyes widened and he didn't know why, a man in a purple dress with butterfly patterns was already standing proudly in front of the table, only to see his long eyebrows and fine eyes, a pair of phoenix eyes shining, extremely sharp and compelling, it was the current famous General Liu!
With a glance, Liu Yuxin also saw the boy who was frightened and pale because of his appearance, and glanced at the paper with large characters written on the stone table, surprisingly he didn't open his mouth to scold the boy, but ordered softly, "If you are fine, come over to accompany her, but the time is not too long!" I will give it to the deacon, and the guards will not stop you in the future!" Go down today! ”
With the permission of the general, he was free to go in and out of the garden to find a leisurely play, and the boy never dreamed of such a beautiful thing. After kneeling down and thanking him, he left the garden in a hurry.
After the boy left, Liu Yuxin first looked left and right, and after making sure that the garden was indeed empty, he leaned over and gently hugged An Youran, who was sleeping by himself. Because he understands that if this stubborn girl knows that he hugged her today, it will inevitably cause her to be displeased and angry. There was a self-deprecating smile hanging on his thin red lips, and his attitude towards women in his memory has always been only 'come and go as soon as he calls', who would have thought that Liu Xiaohou, who was wandering in the flowers, would one day be cautious about walking on thin ice for a woman?
However, the wry smile on his lips has not yet dissipated, and when he inadvertently saw a piece of official calligraphy scattered on the ground, he was frozen on the spot, Liu Yuxin couldn't believe his eyes, the calligraphy was dignified and elegant, and the handwriting was exactly the same as that of Li Yan, the son of King Jin!
As if something suddenly became clear in his heart, Liu Yuxin stretched out his slightly trembling fingers and stroked An Ran's beautiful face, "You...... Could it be him?! ”