Chapter 31: The Mysterious Old Man

Guan Yuxi picked up a handful of loess and sprinkled it into the tomb.

A spade of dirt slowly covered the coffin.

The plate-sized blood-colored banner pressed steadily against the coffin, quickly disappearing into the earth.

Guan Yuxi's heart was shocked, the corners of his lips trembled, and he silently said "thank you" to Minister Zhao.

Minister Zhao shook his head and raised his hand to point at the white-haired old man in the distance.

Guan Yuxi bowed to him from afar.

The old man waved his hand slightly and staggered away.

Guan Yuxi couldn't help but burst into tears, but she couldn't cry anymore.

History is empty, and the years are frosty.

Grandpa, sacrificed for the cause he loved.

I hope that the white-haired old man with a poor head can survive and wait for the dawn that is close at hand.

She knelt down reverently and bowed to her grandfather three times to say goodbye.

Then bow to the gods and Buddhas of the heavens.

May they bless all the lovely people of this great country with a long life, no disease and no disaster.

Leng Lie carried Guan Yuxi home.

The portrait of the old man Guan was offered to the table, and he kowtowed respectfully three times.

Guan Yuxi looked at the photo of the old man in a daze.

A sense of absurdity rose in my heart.

The confusion in her eyes deepened and deepened, "You say, why is this world like this?" ”

Others cross, there is a system with a golden finger, pretending to be forced to slap the face and abuse the scum, and make a fortune and become a big man.

And what about her?

Just a relative of my grandfather, but I couldn't save him!

"Grandpa sacrificed for the faith in his heart.

We should be happy for him. ”

Leng Lie hugged her tightly from behind and kissed her hair lightly.

Happy?

Thinking of how grandpa refused to close his eyes completely.

Guan Yuxi only felt a bitterness spreading, and his heart was panicked.

"One day, the old man's medal will be hung in the sun and get the treatment he deserves."

Minister Zhao bowed solemnly.

Guan Yuxi looked at him with a clear gaze, "Uncle Zhao, I'm not interested in knowing the so-called secrets."

I just want to ask, what grandpa exchanged for his life, did he keep? ”

Minister Zhao's face was a little gloomy, and he nodded solemnly, "You can ask for anything."

If you can be satisfied, I will try to satisfy you.

If I can't be satisfied, I'll report up......"

Grandpa is alive, but she has not been able to fulfill her filial piety.

Grandpa is dead, does she still have a reputation for him?

Guan Yuxi interrupted him, "Uncle Zhao's kindness, I understand it."

I'm doing well, nothing is needed. ”

Minister Zhao looked at her, then at Leng Lie, and left.

Day after day.

After the death of Old Man Guan, Lengjiagou Village seems to have changed nothing.

It was as if everything had changed.

The cold red star disappeared completely.

The old witch moved the stool and sat in the courtyard every day to spit on Baimei.

He said that she was a hen that did not lay eggs, and that she had harmed her grandchildren.

Village Chief Leng lost his only son, and thinking of Old Man Guan's death, he secretly searched for a few days and gave up.

As long as he was free, he dragged Baimei back to the house and worked his mother-in-law's belly, wanting her to give birth to a son as soon as possible.

Guan Yuxi's life has also changed completely.

From the village flower that does not stain the dust, it is white and rich.

became the same as the favored little daughter-in-law in the village, delivering water and food to Leng Lie in the field every day.

Occasionally, he would go down to the field with great interest and help him with some farm work.

Completely ignoring the cold and helpless and protesting gaze.

Bai Qin looked for Guan Yuxi a few more times.

But before he could get in front of her, he either broke his foot, fell into the water, or was chased away by the dogs.

On this day, a special team of guests came to Lengjiagou.

A military vehicle drove directly to the door of the gate.

Xiao Baiwang circled around the car, and then ran away with a scream.

Even though Da Heiwang was brave, he didn't dare to get too close.

Guan Yuxi is cooking in the kitchen, and the aroma of meat dishes is mouth-watering.

She heard the sound and came out.

"Uncle Zhao? Come in and sit. ”

Guan Yuxi warmly greeted Minister Zhao and the others.

Minister Zhao bowed slightly, and let the tall old man in white into the house.

He himself walked last.

The old man in white was dressed in a blue-gray tunic, looking reserved and introverted, but he had an extraordinary bearing.

He smiled kindly at Guan Yuxi, "Lao Guan often mentions you, you are very good, better than what was described in his letter." ”

Guan Yuxi raised his eyebrows lightly and brought out the hot milk tea and pumpkin crisp.

"The meal will be ready soon, let's sit down first.

It's a guest from afar, and you can wait until you're full of anything. ”

Her gaze wandered over the two unangry attendants, and she smiled and retreated.

"Da Hei, go and call Brother Lie back and tell him that a distinguished guest has arrived."

Guan Yuxi was quick with his hands and feet, and brought the dishes and supper he was going to eat at night on the table.

The old man in white with extraordinary bearing stood in front of the portrait of the old man Guan.

silently put a stick of incense on the ground, and met with two futons in front of the upright, very relieved.

He caressed the portrait, and it was difficult to hide his melancholy and heartache.

He fell to one knee.

Minister Zhao and his entourage were all shocked.

It wasn't until a stick of incense burned most of the time that he got up and said to Minister Zhao:

"That girl is really smart."

Minister Zhao respectfully saluted him, "It's her honor to be praised by you." ”

The old man in white shook his head lightly and said nothing with a smile.

Leng Lie entered the house through the back door.

Guan Yuxi fetched water for him to wash his hands, "It's an old acquaintance of grandpa."

In a moment, you can have two drinks with them. ”

Leng Lie looked at her in surprise.

Guan Yuxi had already instructed him to call someone, "Go quickly." ”

She brought a small bowl of amber soup to the old man in white.

"This is red jujube peach gum, clearing heat and cooling blood, analgesic and dampness, you can taste it later."

"Peach gum?"

"Well, the gum on the peach tree."

Guan Yuxi scooped a bowl from the pot and drank it in front of everyone.

Hand Leng Lie a bowl.

Leng Lie drank it all, and licked his tongue unsatisfied, "It's delicious!" ”

The old man in white was a little curious, so he picked up the spoon and tasted it.

An entourage dressed in green clothes blocked his hand.

Minister Zhao smiled and tasted a spoonful, "It's really delicious, it's sweet and soft."

I didn't expect Xiaoxi to have such good craftsmanship, I can be regarded as wiped out today. ”

The old man in white has a calm gaze, but with a majesty that cannot be misunderstood.

The Tsing Yi entourage bowed his head and retreated.

"Let's eat some together, don't waste Xiaoxi's thoughts."

Two tables were served.

Guan Yuxi and the old man in white sat in the hall, and also put a pair of dishes and chopsticks in front of the statue of the old man Guan.

Leng Lie led the others to the outhouse of the stove hall.

"Your grandfather once wrote to me and asked me to take you to the capital."

Guan Yuxi gave him a chopstick of green vegetables, "Try it, I grew my own green vegetables." ”

The old man in white was as good as a stream, ate the food, and praised the good taste.

Fang continued: "Your grandfather, the one he can't worry about the most is you. ”

Guan Yuxi toasted a glass of wine to Mr. Guan, and drank it himself.

"Why don't you have mine?"

The old man in white looked at the strong milk tea in front of him, and his face was displeased.

Guan Yuxi was unmoved, "Your physique is easy to get angry, so it is advisable to drink less." ”

"Lao Guan, your granddaughter is amazing.

When I came to your house, I couldn't even ask for a sip of wine. ”

The old man in white sighed and threw his chopsticks angrily.

Guan Yuxi thought for a while, took a jar of rice wine and came out, "Drink, drink enough!"

Save my grandfather from running back at night to scold me. ”