The three of them sat idly in the thatched hut for a while, and Dongfang Jue was about to go to class, leaving only Xiyun and Xiao Jingchen.

There was no decoration in this hut, and there were several long tables and chairs arranged in a regular manner, and Xiyun and the others were sitting in one of them, with a few pastries on the table.

As soon as Dongfang Jue left, Xiyun sat facing Xiao Jingchen, both of them seemed to be waiting for the other party to speak, and in the end, Xiao Jingchen spoke first.

"Ask whatever you want." Xiao Jingchen said.

Xiyun was very curious about this place, so he asked, "Why do they all call you Master Chen, are those children from the villagers?" ”

When Xiyun first came, he looked around, but he didn't see any villagers.

"They are all orphans, and this place was established by me and Dongfang Jue."

Xiao Jingchen didn't intend to hide this, he said it generously.

This made Xiyun look at him with admiration, but he didn't expect that he would take in these orphans and let them live and study here.

"You're very different today." Xiyun said again, today's Xiao Jingchen is obviously different from the past, and he feels that his whole person is relaxed, but in the palace, Xiyun always feels the depression and gloom in him.

The corners of Xiao Jingchen's mouth rose, Xiyun saw this, and hurriedly lowered her head, for a moment, she felt that Xiao Jingchen was very similar to Xiao Jingyu.

"You like me now." Xiao Jingchen teased.

"Yes." Xiyun blurted out, and after the words came out, he felt that it was inappropriate, so he quickly changed his words, "Everyone likes sunny people, don't they." ”

In order to prevent Xiao Jingchen from asking such questions again, Xiyun continued to ask, "How did you and Dongfang Jue meet?" ”

"Me and him?" Xiao Jingchen picked up the teapot and poured some water for Xiyun, poured some more for himself, and then continued, "Do you want to listen to the short one, or listen to the long one." ”

"I want to hear it clear." Xiyun took a sip of tea and said.

Xiao Jingchen smiled slightly, every time he smiled, Xiyun consciously lowered his head, she found that this smile was too similar to Xiao Jingyu, which would make her a little lost.

"I met him ten years ago, once I went out of the palace, I wanted to go to the street to relax, but I met a few little beggars, and was beaten by a group of adults, so I stepped forward to stop it, and it was Dongfang Jue who spoke out with me.

Later, we learned that these little beggars were abducted and tricked to Beijing, and those people also let these children deceive others.

That's why I was beaten by people, I coincided with Dongfang Jue, rescued them, and built these huts here, and asked the master to let them learn more.

Later, a number of orphans were taken in one after another, and now there are thirty-two of them.

Dongfang Jue and I also come occasionally, this is the process of our acquaintance, isn't it boring. ”

Xiyun shook his head and said, "The two of you are like-minded, and I think you and the head of the courtyard can also become friends." ”

Xiyun thought of Xiao Jingyu, he seemed cold, but what he did always made people feel warm.

When Xiao Jingchen heard Xiyun mention Xiao Jingyu, his face turned cold and he stopped talking.

Xiyun also obviously felt the change in the atmosphere, she didn't know why Xiao Jingchen could treat these children who had nothing to do with him gently, why he wanted to target Xiao Jingyu alone.

Fortunately, at this time, Mama Qi walked in and asked with a smile, "Master Chen and this girl will have lunch here today." ”

Xiao Jingchen nodded, and Mama Qi went out happily.

Xiyun feels that Mama Qi can always give people a sense of joy, and everyone who sees her will unconsciously be happy, she just has that kind of contagion.

Xiao Jingchen saw that Xiyun seemed to like Mama Qi very much, and in order to alleviate the cold atmosphere just now, he said, "This Mama Qi was originally a scholar in this nearby village and had a son, but the child was abducted when he was five years old and disappeared.

I heard that she had been crazy for several years, and suddenly one day she was like no one. When we met her, she heard that we were looking for someone to watch the children, so she came here without hesitation and never left. ”

"She won't ...... this Qi Mama" Xiyun felt that it was inappropriate to say this, so she didn't continue.

"I know what you mean, we thought she was crazy at first, but she took the initiative to find it and told us about it.

It turned out that she didn't go crazy, in the years of madness, she just couldn't pass her own level, and later, she figured out that instead of living every day, it is better to live well, and when her son comes back, maybe she is still there. ”

When Xiyun heard this, his heart became inexplicably sad, and behind a smile, there should be a lot of sadness and pain hidden. What a force that sustains the joy of this day.

There is also the fat sister-in-law in the academy, Mama Qi's empty hope gave her a glimmer of hope, but the fat sister-in-law didn't even have hope, and suddenly, she understood Mama Qi and the fat sister-in-law.

The gong sounded again after class, and the children's voices rang out one after another.

After a while, inside this hut. It's already full of children, and they're all sensible. He sat upright, without words.

Xiyun looked at Xiao Jingchen, and Xiao Jingchen said softly, "This is the rule here, and you can't speak when you eat." ”

Xiyun pursed his lips and stopped talking.

After a while, Mama Qi led the three of them to serve them food.

At a meal, there was only the sound of cups and saucers handing over, but Xiyun ate with relish.

After finishing the meal, Xiao Jingchen said goodbye to Mama Qi, and Dongfang Jue also left with them.

On the way, Dongfang Jue asked Xiyun, "You like it here." ”

"Sort of." Xiyun replied.

"I'll bring you here more often in the future." Xiao Jingchen continued.

Xiyun hurriedly said, "The prince has a lot of opportunities, so you don't have to worry about these little things." ”

"Last time, you said you were looking for Mo Yuzhai, but you went." Dongfang Jue thought of the scene when he first saw Xiyun.

"Not yet. There is no rush to go again when there is a chance. Xiyun replied.

"If you don't mind, I can take you." Dongfang Jue said again.

"Thank you Dongfang Gongzi, it's too late today, let's go again next time I have a chance." Xiyun was worried that he had been out for so long, what if Xiao Jingyu looked for him, he would still hide it from him when he came out today.

"You seem to be in a hurry to go back to the palace, could it be that there is something in the palace that attracts you." After Dongfang Jue finished speaking, he looked at Xiao Jingchen.

Xiao Jingchen naturally knew who Xiyun was thinking, his face was a little unsightly, and he lifted the curtain and looked out the window.

"Dongfang Gongzi laughed, since this Mo Yuzhai is in Dongcheng, I am afraid that I will not be able to return to the palace in time for this coming and going." Xiyun said.

Dongfang Jue didn't continue, but instead talked about some things in the hut and the situation of the children.

Suddenly, he said to Xiyun seriously, "Today, when you see me, don't say anything to anyone, remember." ”

Xiyun nodded vigorously in a sign of commitment.