The hermitage is built on the mountain, and the homesteads of the four major families occupy half of the mountainside.

Entering from the entrance, after walking for more than half an hour, Su Qi and Yan Shoucheng saw rows of neat courtyards.

The style and appearance of the courtyard are the same, but looking at the size and system, it does not look like the courtyard of a rich family.

Su Qi looked at each courtyard curiously, from the wide open door, you can see the general situation inside, the layout of the courtyard is similar to the courtyard outside, but strangely, there are almost no people in the courtyard.

Walking all the way, I only saw three or two old men, wearing slightly ancient clothes, and looked at Su Qi and the others with some surprise.

It is impossible for a village to have only the elderly, and looking at some clothes drying in the yard, there should be other people. But where did these people go? Why don't people close the courtyard door when they are not at home?

Su Ji was curious, and waited until he walked through all the houses before asking, "There are so many houses in the village, is there no one living in them?" All this way, not a single young man has been seen? ”

After not hearing an answer for a long time, Su Yao looked back and saw that Director Yan was looking at a corner stunned.

Following Director Yan's line of sight, Su Qi saw the room in the corner, which looked newer than the others, and in the vegetable patch at the gate of the courtyard, there was an old man waving in this direction.

Yan Shoucheng also found the old man and asked, "It seems that Director Yan is very familiar with that old man?" ”

Director Yan didn't speak, and Jiang Wenzhou explained on his behalf: "That place is the old house of Jun Tao's family, and that old man is Jun Tao's grandfather." Jun Tao is busy with work on weekdays and rarely comes back, so it is rare to see each other once, so the family is naturally excited. ”

Su Ji was clear, but he was still a little curious, Yan Juntao is also a well-known figure outside now, and there is no problem in raising a family, since he misses his family so much, why don't he let the old man follow.

However, each family has its own way of getting along, Su Ji was curious, but he didn't ask.

just said comfortingly: "When we are sent up the mountain, Director Yan can also go back to meet and chat with the family." ”

Yan Juntao also came back to his senses at this time, sorted out his mood, retracted his gaze, and answered Su Qi's question: "When the four major families lived in seclusion, they not only brought their own clansmen, but also some house slaves. The dwelling at the foot of the mountain was built by the descendants of the slaves. ”

"You don't see people now, because they go up to the mountains to work for the four families on weekdays. Wait until sunset before they go home and the place comes alive. ”

Looking up at the sky, the sun is still hanging in the center, and there is still a long time before evening, and it seems that I can't see the place lively today.

But I've been here for a long time, so I'm not in a hurry.

Su Qi and Yan Shoucheng stopped talking, silently followed behind Yan Juntao, and walked towards the mountain.

The road up the mountain is a very steep step, and it was the first time Su Ji walked this kind of step, and when he looked back, he was still a little afraid.

Fortunately, there are not many such steps, and at the end, Su Qi officially saw the Yan family's mansion.

There is a plaque with black gold characters hanging on the door of the Yan family's house, which is written majestically and powerfully, and it seems that the person who wrote the inscription is also a big family.

Looking inside from the door of Yan's house, you can only see a shadow wall carved with a landscape painting.

Looking left and right, what catches your eye is the blue brick wall, looking at the length of the wall, you can deduce it, this yard is not small.

At this time, after Yan Juntao whispered a few words to the people guarding the door, Su Qi and Yan Shoucheng were finally allowed to enter.

The Yan family's house was divided into small courtyards one after another.

Yan Juntao took Su Qi and the two of them around the courtyard outside, all the way to the direction of the northwest corner.

The courtyard in the northwest corner is not large, and there are only two doors to enter.

After leading Su Ji into the courtyard gate, Yan Juntao explained: "Today, the head of the family has something to do, and it is inconvenient to see people, so I can only take the two of them to settle down first." When the head of the family has time to see you, I will take you to the meeting. ”

"Although this courtyard is a little biased, it is not far from the jade bed in Yan Mansion, and there are two courtyards between Doctor Jiang's residence and here, so it is more convenient for the child to see a doctor."

Su Qi and Yan Shoucheng read a lot of information about the Yan family, but when they really arrived at this place, they were not familiar with life. Yan Juntao's arrangement was very appropriate, which made the two relax.

When they come to the territory of the Yan Mansion, sooner or later they will have to meet the head of the family, and Su Qi and Yan Shoucheng are not worried about this aspect.

After thanking Yan Juntao for taking care of him, Su Qi asked about Tuan Tuan's situation: "The child has been in a coma for a long time, although Doctor Jiang said that there is no big problem, but the mother still hopes that she can see a healthy child." I don't know if Doctor Jiang can heal my son first. ”

Jiang Wenzhou shook the pu fan in his hand: "Now the qi and blood in the child's body are in a peaceful state, no matter what medicine is used, it will break the current balance, without the warmth of the jade bed, I don't dare to do it at will." ”

"The previous head of the Yan family was not in good health, this jade bed was specially built for him, and now that the head of the family has passed away, this jade bed has been temporarily shelved, but it has always been regarded by the old woman of the Yan family as a sustenance for missing her son, so the use of this jade bed has to be agreed by the head of the family and the old lady, you have to wait a little longer."

Hearing this, Su Qi frowned.

Since it is someone else's emotional sustenance, it cannot be taken up casually. Su Qi blamed the jade bed for appearing at the wrong time, causing trouble for himself.

But after thinking about it, I blamed myself, when I heard that the jade bed was useful, I was born with the idea of talking about it, and I never thought that in an unfamiliar place, how could other people's things be used casually.

Yan Shoucheng didn't expect this, and asked rhetorically: "Then if the head of the family is busy and I can't see anyone for a month and a half, won't my son's treatment be delayed for a month?" ”

Jiang Wenzhou didn't speak, but his expression said it all.

People were under the eaves and had to bow their heads, Yan Shoucheng was full of anger and was stopped by Su Ji.

"In that case, I'll ask Director Yan to make one more trip for us and explain the situation of our family to the head of the family."

As he spoke, two people came from outside the courtyard.

It seems that it should be the descendants of the house slaves that Yan Juntao said.

With some commonly used items in his hand, he entered the room and bowed respectfully.

"We were sent by the old lady to serve the two distinguished guests."

With someone to answer, Yan Juntao has no need to stay longer: "In this case, if you have any questions, you can find the two of them, and I will arrange time for you to meet with the head of the family as soon as possible." ”