When I saw Master like this, it was even more difficult for me to ask again.

So, I had to change the topic, "Master, is this far from Suzhou?" ”

I became the son of the Luo family at the age of eight, and now I am thirteen years old. Counting the days, it has been seven years since I left Suzhou.

In seven years, what will become of Liufu?

Perhaps, it's time for me to go back and take a look.

In the past seven years, I never dared to mention the matter of the Liu family in Suzhou to my father. I'm afraid that my father will think that my initiative to mention it is a kind of concern.

This time, I finally had the opportunity to leave Beijing, and I couldn't miss the opportunity.

The master was slightly stunned, "There are about five or six hundred miles of road, not far." ”

"So, can we stop by Suzhou?" I asked in a whisper.

I don't know what the master is thinking, so I was silent for half a pillar of incense before I responded, "If you want to go, go ahead." ”

……

We had a rest at the inn. At night, I rented a carriage and went to Suzhou.

Suzhou, that's a hellish town.

Seven years have passed, but I still remember it clearly. Seven years ago, on the way from Suzhou to Hangzhou, what happened......

Only this time, there was Master in the carriage, and I was not afraid at all.

……

When Master and I arrived in Suzhou, we found an inn to live in, and then we went out to find Liu's Mansion non-stop.

It's just that when I found Liu's Mansion, everything was gone.

The Liu family is long gone.

The ancestral house of the Liu family has become someone else's territory, and Liu Zhitian has also drowned in the lake and died.

I quietly inquired about Liu Meier's whereabouts for a while, but there was no news.

I came back full of enthusiasm to show them how good I was. But who knows, it is empty.

……

I stayed in Suzhou for more than half a month, and I still couldn't find any extra news. So, I had to go back to the capital with my master.

When the people of the Murong family heard that I had come back from a trip, they hurriedly got off the Geng post and asked me to go over with my sister Zhihua. I got permission from my master, took the gifts I had bought outside, and went to the general's mansion in a carriage with my sister Zhihua.

General Murong had everything, so he specially brought him tea leaves from outside. The general's wife was a tall and picky woman, and she really couldn't think of anything to bring her, so she had to pick a few peach blossoms and put them into jade for her to use as jewelry.

Murong Yusheng's kid has been particularly interested in Go recently, so he brought him a chess book. As for Murong Yuqing, that girl got a gun from a young dancer and brought her a wooden sword.

Murong Yuqing also has a younger sister named Murong Yuxiu. This girl is even more difficult than her sister, so she also showed a little affection and brought her a bracelet.

However, Murong Yuxiu is not like other people, who treat bracelets as treasures. As soon as I got my hand, I disliked the bracelet and dropped it.

Because General Murong and the general's wife were not present, Murong Yusheng and Murong Yuqing had nothing to do with this little sister.

After all, this little sister is a two-faced girl. It's no wonder that Sister Zhihua didn't like her since she was a child.

In comparison, Murong Yuqing, who was not in my eyes, is much cuter.

However, what is cuter than Murong Yuqing is the two girls beside her, Si Qi and Waiting for Books.

It is said that these two girls were bought by the general's wife from outside last year and placed next to Murong Yuqing. The two girls are one smart, the other calm, each with its own merits.

I saw that the general's wife was very cold to Murong Yuqing, and I don't know if these two girls are really Murong Yuqing is the master.

All in all, other people's family affairs are really difficult to manage.

Speaking of chess and waiting for books, I have endless love.

Maybe I think they are very similar to me, maybe these two girls are so cute. I am always much gentler to them than to Murong Yuqing on weekdays.

Especially Si Qi, from the first time he saw her, he felt that she was very close. Whenever she called me Russell's brother, I always felt like she was my sister.

This time, I gave Si Qi and the book a handkerchief and a hairpin. It's not a precious thing, but it's exquisite.

"Strange!" Murong Yuqing is already a nine-year-old girl, and her face is becoming more and more exquisite. Today, she is wearing a green Luo Yi dress, which is very fresh and beautiful.

Combed in a fallen horse bun and tied with a few jasper-colored headbands on his head, simple and mischievous, "Why are everyone's things so delicate and beautiful, except for my wooden sword, which seems to have been picked up from the corner!" ”

After that, she walked up to me angrily, "Brother Russell, did you mean it?" ”

When I heard this, I spread my hands, "You go to the corner and pick up a wooden sword for me, take a look?" ”

Joke!

This wooden sword was carved by Master and I who personally cut down the peach tree and then carved it for her with a knife. If she doesn't like it, forget it, but she still dislikes it?

"Brother Russell, I'm also a girl." Murong Yuqing looked the wooden sword up and down for a long time before saying, "You gave my mother peach blossom jade jewelry, a bracelet to Yuxiu, and a long skirt to Sister Zhihua!"

Even the chess and the book have hairpins and handkerchiefs. How did you get to me, it's a wooden sword! ”

"Don't you love to dance with swords? This wooden sword is very suitable for you! "I'm a little innocent, and I think Murong Yuqing's brain is a little ...... Can't turn a corner.

"I like to dance and play with swords, and I also like this wooden sword. But...... I'm a girl, why don't you get me a handkerchief or something, let me have a good time. Murong Yuqing said doglegs.

"Oh......" I lengthened my voice, "so you're a girl?" I never realized! ”

"You! What do you mean! Murong Yuqing heard this and said angrily to me.

"Look, where do you have the appearance of a half-silk girl?" I'm not afraid, and said again.

When I say this, it's amazing.

Murong Yuqing raised his wooden sword and was about to slash at me, "Russell!" You're just looking for death! ”

"My dear mother, you are really a tigress!" While running for my life, I wailed, "You're nine years old this year, and if you don't study well, you won't be able to find your in-laws!" ”

"Russell!" Murong Yuqing was like the wind under his feet, and quickly intercepted me, "I can't find my mother-in-law's family, so I'll harm you!" ”

"Don't!" I was so scared that I sweated profusely, "I won't take your ......"

You can't easily agree to this, and you can't even agree to death. If not, she really won't be able to marry and come to the Luo family, how can I survive in this life.

"You...... You, you, you, you! I'll kill you! "Murong Yuqing saw that I didn't want to give her any face, so he slashed at me with a wooden sword in his hand.

Although the wooden sword was not sharp, coupled with Murong Yuqing's brute force, it hurt me.

After a while, my nose and face were swollen, and I was very pitiful.

At this time, go back and take a look at Murong Yusheng and Sister Zhihua. The two of them were covering their mouths and snickering, and they had no intention of disciplining Murong Yuqing's actions at all.

I was desperate in my heart, and I regretted for the first time that I had provoked Murong Yuqing, a tiger!

However, Murong Yusheng doesn't care about me. Knowing the painting, knowing the painting, you are my sister, do you treat your brother like this?

……

I went to the General's Mansion with a congratulatory gift, but came back with a wound. Originally, I thought that when my father and master met, they would ask a few words in distress.

But who knows, when they saw me, they just smiled and said, "This Miss Murong is getting more and more fierce now, haha." ”

I watched them so happy that I couldn't understand why, and my heart was even more depressed.

What kind of blessing did this Murong Yuqing create in his last life? In this life, no matter what she does, others feel that she is worthy of forgiveness.

She has a father and brother who love her, Jin Lanzhi painting, and two lovely girls. Even my father was very special to her. Pet. Drown.

She...... This life is inevitably too worthwhile.

Of course, that's just the idea right now. If I had known what had happened to her, I would not have done this to her.

But that's another story.

……

I have always slipped my head in front of my father and master, and in Murong Yuqing's place, I don't even speak of my nature.

But then, when I was sixteen years old, Master's death dealt me a heavy blow and completely changed my habits.

At that time, it was the wax moon.

It was snowing heavily outside, and it was very cold.

Master gave me a day off the day before yesterday, so that I could rest for a day. That's why they didn't dine with me yesterday.

Today, I got up early, got a soup woman myself, went to Master's room, and called him to get up.

But who knows, I knocked on the door outside for a while, but I didn't hear any movement in the house.

So, I boldly pushed the door. I found that the door was not locked, and I opened it when I pushed it.

Master was meditating on the bed in thin clothes, his face a little pale.

Seeing this, I hurriedly said, "Master, even if you want to meditate, you should put on some clothes." ”

After that, I hurriedly brought a big hat and put it on for Master.

However, when I met Master, I was startled by the cold on Master's body. It's like touching a lump of ice in the cold of winter, it's hard and cold.

"Master......"

An ominous premonition ignited in my heart.

When I gently draped the big coat on the master's body, there was a "bang", and the master fell on the couch.

I subconsciously shouted "Master" and then took his pulse.

The pulse has stopped, the heartbeat has stopped.

Master's body was extremely stiff, and there were even corpse spots on his arms.

"Master...... Master! ”

Master, go!

He went quietly!

"Master! Master! ”

……

I have studied medicine with Master for many years, and he is already my second father. I can't accept his death!

However, even though I cried for a whole day holding Master's corpse, I could not change the fact that Master had left me.

When my father looked at me like this, although he couldn't bear it, he finally pulled me away and said that he would give my master a good burial.

When I was cleaning up Master's belongings, I not only found the medical books that Master had left me, but also found Master's letters.

That's Master's letter to me.

In this letter, my doubts from many years ago have finally been answered.

Master said, "My ancestor is actually a famous doctor all over the world. The female doctor has good medical skills, but her temperament is very eccentric.

She will save people, but she will also hurt people.

She had always admired children with high qualifications, but she was afraid of being betrayed by those she had raised.

Therefore, anyone she likes has to go through some hardships.

Back then, Master was her only closed disciple. Although she learned the skills of a good healer, she was also soaked in poison day and night.

Those poisons pass through the skin and are thrown into the internal organs, and one antidote needs to be taken every year to continue life. On that day, Master took me to find my ancestor, that is, to get the antidote.

And the reason why I behave stupidly is just because I don't want to be looked down upon by my ancestor and follow in his footsteps.

Master's poison has been a full thirty years since the beginning of the apprenticeship. Although he received the antidote from his ancestor a few years ago, he knew that he didn't have much time.

So, while taking the antidote to continue his life, he kept speeding up and passed on all his life's learning to me. I only hope that it can live up to my admiration.

Master also said that the reason why he took me to meet his master was because he hoped that I could become a master and apprentice. Although I don't want to live this life in the name of a good doctor, I hope that if I have any difficulties in the future, I can at least get some care.

He said that the wonderful hand doctor was worthy of him, and naturally she would not ignore me.

But...... Master also said......

If I had a safe life, he would rather I never have any contact with the Wonderful Healer.

Don't seek her, don't ask for her, and of course, don't hate her.

Master hopes that I can have reservations about my medical skills, so as not to make a name for myself and attract the attention of the wonderful medicine woman.

Otherwise......

His today is my tomorrow.

Master's handwriting has always been very vigorous, but in this suicide note, the momentum is obviously much weaker.

I knew it must have been written when he ran out of oil. In my heart, there is more pain than emotion.

No wonder, he always forced me to learn his medical skills quickly, but he never let me take his pulse. No wonder, he has spent more and more time with me in the past two years, and has not allowed me to get too close to him.

Even my father said that it was a pity that Master left like this.

He also said that the master never accepts apprentices. When he found Master and begged Master to accept me, Master agreed without even thinking about it, which really surprised him.

He couldn't figure it out before, but now it's too late.

My father said that if only he had known about Master earlier. I will definitely find more time to play chess with Master. It definitely won't let me be so naughty and provoke the master to worry.

And what about me......

If I had known that Master was poisonous, I would have done my best to save his life.

A teacher for one day and a father for life, he is my father!

I held Master's letter tightly, and I was ashamed of the methods of the Wonderful Healer. There is resentment, but it forces himself not to hate.

Even the master can't fight her, how can I be her opponent?

In order to make Master's death feel at ease, I will definitely not go to find her in this life.

It's just that as soon as Master left, my words became less and less.

In addition to planting herbs, digging herbs, and sweeping herbs every day, I don't bother to go anywhere.

I didn't want to move out, so I stayed in the Yuede Garden, next door to the house where Master lived when he died.