Yunzhou is located in the southeast coastal area of Dongsheng, with many rivers and many villages gathered along the river.

Qingyuan County is the most prosperous county in Yunzhou, and this time Shen Yuzhou is going to Gushui Village under the jurisdiction of this place to investigate the collapse of the embankment.

The carriage drove by, and the wheels kicked up a cloud of dust.

Xiao Yunjiao was wrapped in several layers of cotton clothes, and his body was still covered with a blanket, and he shrunk into a languid ball and leaned against the corner of the carriage.

Shen Yuzhou looked at her slightly pale face worriedly, and took out a packet of oiled paper from the wooden cabinet in the car.

"It's better to eat two plums."

Originally, it would be more comfortable to go to Yunzhou by water from the canal, but Xiao Yunjiao insisted on taking the road to Yunzhou.

One is that it will be faster to take the land route than the water route, and the other is that there are more people accompanying her by the waterway, which makes it inconvenient for her to hide her identity.

They took only a few guards with them, pretending to be merchants, and set off in a carriage first.

The first few days of departure were smooth, rushing during the day, and resting at the inn at night.

Until the sixth day of departure.

Without warning, Xiao Yunjiao was seasick.

After the doctor's diagnosis and treatment, he told them that it was caused by the fatigue of the journey, and asked Xiao Yunjiao to stay in bed for two days and drink some decoction.

Unexpectedly, after Xiao Yunjiao drank the medicine, he asked to continue on his journey.

"It's just to be taken by surprise, if it's delayed for two days because of this little thing, what's the difference between it and taking the waterway?"

Shen Yuzhou asked her to rest, but she simply got into the carriage by herself and said that she had to leave.

Just held on to the boundaries of Yunzhou.

The first county to enter Yunzhou by the official road is called Yue County, which is not far from the Gushui Village they are going to.

"There's an inn here, let's stay first, and then make plans when you're rested." Shen Yuzhou helped Xiao Yunjiao get out of the carriage and led the person to the inn without saying a word.

Xiao Yunjiao still wanted to go to Gushui Village today, but Shen Yuzhou saw her thoughts and said simply: "In what capacity are you going to go now?" What is the reason for staying in the village after you go? Officers and soldiers hold their hands on the site of the collapsed embankment, how do you get close? ”

"It's better to rest here for the night, and then go back when you're ready."

He knew that Xiao Yunjiao had something hidden in his heart, and he was on the road with a breath for several days. Now that he has reached the boundary of Yunzhou, he has to let her rest first no matter what. Otherwise, before the case is solved, the person will fall first.

Xiao Yunjiao was moved by what he said, "Then let's stay." ”

The two walked into the door of the inn, and the enthusiastic Xiao Er greeted them.

"The two distinguished guests are happy and healthy, are they going to be sharp or staying in the hotel?"

The shopkeeper ushered in the delivery for many years, and he saw that Shen Yuzhou and Xiao Yunjiao were extraordinary, although they were dressed simply, they exuded a good style all over their bodies, and there was a vague majesty of the superior, so he knew that the two of them were either rich or expensive, and their words were a lot sweeter.

"Two upper rooms, and a few closer rooms for our entourage." Shen Yuzhou handed him the money, "I also have to trouble the little brother to prepare some light porridge and vegetables for us to send to the room." ”

"Okay."

The little second-hand foot quickly moved in with the group, and soon sent the food to the two-person room, and did not forget to prepare hot water for them to wash.

Xiao Yunjiao scrubbed with hot water slightly, and instantly felt a lot more soothed. I entered another bowl of warm white porridge, and the nausea in my stomach dissipated a lot.

She didn't say anything, but she knew in her heart that Shen Yuzhou's arrangement was appropriate.

In the past few days, she always wants to solve the affairs of Yunzhou as soon as possible, and it is good to catch all the people behind her as soon as possible, but she forgot that she is used to pleasure, where has she had the hard work of rushing for days. But as soon as she came up awkwardly, she seemed to be competing with herself, and she insisted on going to Yunzhou, but she couldn't hold it anymore, and Shen Yuzhou saw that she was tired before she was here to repair.

After eating, her mind became much clearer, and when she remembered what Shen Yuzhou said outside the inn, she knew that it was not all a pretext.

The collapse of the embankment, which has only been corrected for two years, will inevitably make it impossible for someone to sit still, and the twists and turns in it cannot be known unless you see it in person, but you still have to be completely prepared.

With that in mind, she knocked on the door next door.

Shen Yuzhou opened the door and turned sideways to let her in, and the first thing he said was, "How are you?" Still want to throw up? ”

Xiao Yunjiao shook his head and sat down at the table.

"I've been uncomfortable in the car for the past few days, and I don't have the heart to think too much, so let's talk about my plans for tomorrow."

Shen Yuzhou saw that she was in a lot of spirits, so he said with confidence: "The break point of Gushui Village is guarded by the county order of Qingyuan County, and it is said that this Qingyuan County order still has some relationship with you. ”

Xiao Yunjiao pondered for a moment and said, "But the former servant of the Ministry of Officials, Xu Yu? ”

"Exactly, he was impeached by Cui Jin two years ago, and he was almost lost Wusha, or did you take the lead and demote him to the rich land of Qingyuan, as a magistrate county, on the grounds that he was disrespectful." Shen Yuzhou added: "Now he has a lot of prestige here, and the people are very convinced of him, calling him a rare clean official. ”

"I don't even remember why I wanted to protect him at that time, I guess it was because the Cui family was not pleasing to the eye." Xiao Yunjiao thought about it carefully, but there was still no big impression.

Shen Yuzhou was about to say something, but the voice of the guard came from outside the door.

"Young master, you've bought what you wanted."

He opened the door and took a large pile of tightly wrapped things from the guard's hand and put them on the table, Xiao Yunjiao couldn't help asking, "What did you buy?" ”

Shen Yuzhou said while dismantling: "I went out too hastily this time, many things were not ready, and the purchases along the way were not satisfactory, I am going to Gushui Village tomorrow, I asked Ah Jiu to buy some clothes." It just so happens that you are here, help me take a look. ”

Xiao Yunjiao picked up a short jacket with a blue collar and pouted, "I brought clothes." ”

When she set off, she still packed up two changes of clothes.

Shen Yuzhou looked at her with a look of disgust, and patiently explained: "The mountains on the edge of Gushui Village are prolific with medicinal materials, and tomorrow we will pretend to be merchants who go to Gushui Village to collect medicinal materials, so naturally we can't wear too gorgeous clothes and wronged you." ”

In fact, Xiao Yunjiao didn't feel any grievances. She has never worn cotton clothes since she was a child, and today she sees that this dress made of fine cotton is quite rare, but the gray color is not good at all, and she doesn't like it very much.

Shen Yuzhou turned out a goose-yellow shoulder embroidered with a rabbit pattern, "It looks good when you wear this outside." ”

Xiao Yunjiao looked at the embroidered lively rabbit, and couldn't help but feel a little interested. Shen Yuzhou found comfortable and light deerskin boots and a thick cotton skirt for her, so she felt that she would not let the spring in the south freeze her.

They discussed for a long time, and prepared to enter the village with their families to find medicine, and first went to the vicinity to have a look, if they cooperated properly, it would not arouse the suspicion of the officers and soldiers stationed there.

The discussion was almost over, Xiao Yunjiao was about to go back to the house, but Shen Yuzhou stopped her.

"You're staying in this room tonight."

Seeing that she was puzzled, Shen Yuzhou said: "Let's change the room, we have to guard against it when we go out." ”

There were no other women with them this time, and many people saw which room they had entered when they just went upstairs, so it was better to be careful.

After watching Shen Yuzhou go out, she pressed the door latch according to his instructions, and stared at the clothes he folded on the table in a daze for a long time.

Following.

Shen Yuzhou woke up early and called for breakfast, but he couldn't wait for Xiao Yunjiao to go out-

I had already heard someone wake up in the morning.

He knocked on the door next door again, and Xiao Yunjiao asked him to wait a little longer.

"What the hell is going on?" Shen Yuzhou was a little anxious, afraid that something would happen to her alone in the house.

"Can I get in?"

Xiao Yunjiao's voice was a little flustered, "Don't come in yet—ah!" ”

It sounded like something had fallen to the ground, mixed with a small exclamation.

Shen Yuzhou immediately lost his patience, retreated left and right, and kicked open the door that was not very strong.

- and then Xiao Yunjiao, who had hair like a bird's nest on his head, stared wide-eyed.

Fortunately, he grabbed the door and closed the door before the princess got angry, so as to save the precarious face of the princess.

"Who let you in!" Xiao Yunjiao angrily threw the comb he had just picked up from the ground onto the table.

Shen Yuzhou couldn't help but smile and walked behind her, "I heard you shouting, I'm afraid something will happen to you." ”

In the past few days, Xiao Yunjiao has been able to endure hardships and sleep in clothes every night, and the hairpin ring has not been touched much, and washing is also about to be done, and he can't settle anymore. Last night, I couldn't bear to loosen my clothes and sleep well, and when I woke up, I felt that my bun was about to fall apart.

She thought about combing it again, but she had never done these things, and she couldn't even take care of the green silk on her head, and she didn't pull out a decent bun for a long time, not to mention, and made a mess of her hair.

Shen Yuzhou looked at Xiao Yunjiao, who he had never seen before, and couldn't help but bow his head and laugh silently, not daring to let her find out, so he hurriedly put away his smile and said; "I'll help you."

Picking up the sandalwood comb, he reached out and picked up a strand of hair, carefully combing the frizzy areas that she had made herself.

Slightly cool strands of hair slid through his knuckles, bringing up some imperceptible itches.

Shen Yuzhou combed it carefully, lest it hurt her, and when her black, long, satin-like hair was combed neatly, a thin layer of sweat had already appeared.

Picking up the headband, he tied a firm knot at the back of her head in two or three strokes.

The ends of her hair slid over the delicate skin on the back of her neck, and Xiao Yunjiao couldn't help but shrink forward.

"Let's see, it's not messy."

Shen Yuzhou's voice drew her attention back from the back of her neck, Xiao Yunjiao looked at herself in the mirror, her hair neatly tied behind her head, she was indeed meticulous, but-

"What are you doing with my man's haircut?"

The air was silent for a moment, and Shen Yuzhou lowered his head a little stiffly and met her gaze in the mirror, "The woman's hairstyle...... I don't know how to comb. ”

Xiao Yunjiao took a deep breath, closed his eyes and said, "You go to Gushui Village by yourself, I don't want to go out." ”

Shen Yuzhou, who knew that he was at a loss, touched his nose, "I'll ask the lady of the shopkeeper to help you comb it, okay?" It's sure to make you go out beautifully. ”

The shopkeeper lady is a warm-hearted person, seeing Xiao Yunjiaosheng's good-looking appearance, she combed the most fashionable begonia bun in Yunzhou today, and couldn't help praising Shen Yuzhou for her heart.

"The little lady is blessed, your brother loves you so much, he just went out to buy you the best rouge gouache in the city, don't be angry with him."

She can see clearly, where are the two brothers and sisters, and they are clearly a pair who are ashamed to speak.

Xiao Yunjiao was embarrassed to see her warm-hearted appearance, and her face was cold, so she nodded and thanked her.

It wasn't until lunch that they left the inn.

When they were far away, the shopkeeper turned his elbow to the lady who was busy at the counter, "What did you just say to that noble man for so long?" Why did he give us so much more silver? Didn't you take a fancy to him? ”

The shopkeeper gave him a blank look, "People ask me how to comb the little lady's hair, you look at people, not to mention the big business, and love their sweetheart so much, and then look at you, you know nonsense." ”

The shopkeeper knew that he was at a loss, and he lost a lot of money to his own wife, and he was embarrassed to say what was in his heart.

That little lady is like a fairy descending to earth, who doesn't have pity for her!