Lin Jianlan only saw Wan Xiu's tears flowing quietly in the faint light, with both hope and despair on his face, he silently finished the medicine, carefully put the black yarn on his wrist again, stood up and said, "Ah Xiu, where is your mother now?"

Wan Xiu raised her head violently, and the tears that had just stopped were about to flow out again, and she grabbed Lin Jianlan and kept shaking her head and said: "I am her daughter, if she lies, I can hear it at once, she will definitely take the opportunity to harm you, don't go to her, get out of here quickly." ”

Lin Jianlan said softly: "Ah Xiu, don't worry, you must be a little tired, take a good rest." After that, he gently tore off his sleeves and went out, but he saw that the houses outside were heavy and the corridors were complicated, and it was not easy to find where Mrs. Wan was.

The minions were stunned for a moment, this name was indeed ordered by Mrs. Wan to inquire everywhere, they didn't dare to delay, they glanced at each other, the two looked at Lin Jianlan, and one hurriedly ran in.

After a while, the man ran out again, and said with an anxious face: "Madame, please come in, please hurry." He said to the two minions, "Don't hurry up and invite Lin Gongzi in." ”

The two of them immediately understood, and walked around behind Lin Jianlan, for fear that he would run away, Lin Jianlan smiled, stepped forward, and passed through several halls before coming to a quiet place, which did not seem to be a guest lobby, and one person stood in the room and slowly turned around, smiling, and said in a deep voice: "Lin Gongzi, I haven't seen you for a long time." ”

The voice is still so kind and gentle, if it weren't for Lin Jianlan's personal experience and hearing the conversation between her and Dr. Cheng, he would never have thought that this gentle old lady would be ruthless and ruthless.

Mrs. Wan walked to the table, poured a cup of tea and said: "Lin Gongzi, please take a seat, this is the first spring tea of this year boiled by iceberg snow water, which was sent by my mother's family. ”

Lin Jianlan knew that she had something for herself, and she would definitely not do anything more in the tea, but she pushed the teacup away with a smile and said: "There is a saying in my hometown, once you are bitten by a snake, you are afraid of the well rope for ten years, Mrs. Wan's tea is naturally good, but the younger generations have no chance to enjoy it." ”

Mrs. Wan did not have a trace of embarrassment, sat aside and said: "It was the fault of the foolish couple who offended Lin Gongzi last time, I heard that Gongzi returned to the main hall and tried his best to exonerate our husband and wife, I and you Uncle Wan have long been in mind, there is something to do in Chang'an these days, and I happened to hear that Lin Gongzi is also here, so I ordered people to look for it everywhere, and I must express my gratitude." ”

Lin Jianlan said: "Mrs. Wan, in fact, you are for Miss Wan, pity the hearts of parents in the world, the younger generations have long stopped taking it to heart, not to mention that I and the two disciples of the Nanhai faction have not suffered any damage, but Miss Wan is kind to me, and the younger generations often remember it.

Mrs. Wan looked worried, shook her head and said, "Young Master Lin, if it weren't for Ah Xiu's strange and difficult to treat, I wouldn't have fought the idea of the golden-crowned folded mussel that day, but she hasn't improved so far." ”

This sentence is the truth, Lin Jianlan felt that her methods were too vicious, hated and pitied her, and asked knowingly: "I heard that the clam can cure all diseases, is it ineffective?"

Mrs. Wan said: "How did Lin Gongzi know that the golden-crowned pleated mussel was entrusted by us to a friend who had some access to the Imperial Kou Division and returned it to the Imperial Kou Division, Lin Gongzi and those two are no longer on the wanted list of the Imperial Kou Division, and there is less worry about coming out to walk in the future, which can be regarded as our intention to make amends, but Ah Xiu's illness, alas, has been delayed." ”

Lin Jianlan saw that she looked as usual without any guilt, and was really helpless about her inconsistent kung fu, and didn't want to talk to her anymore, so he said directly: "Since Miss Wan's illness was delayed for the sake of the next generation, if Mrs. Wan has anything that needs the help of the juniors, she will obey her fate." Now the younger generation will not leave Chang'an, if there is nothing to do on weekdays, they will definitely come to visit the seniors and Miss Wan again. Then he got up and took his leave.

Hearing this, Mrs. Wan couldn't hide her joy on her face, and kept sending Lin Jianlan out of the door, relieved, and hurriedly turned around and entered.

After about half an hour, Lin Jianlan Fang leaned out from the side street again, he thought that if he made this promise, Mrs. Wan would be eager to contact Dr. Cheng, or he could go with him to find out, but he didn't think that there was no movement in it for a long time, and he couldn't help but smile dumbly after thinking about it, such a large courtyard, there must be a number of other side doors, how can one person take care of all the people coming in and out?

Lin Jianlan returned to his residence, thinking that Doctor Cheng's martial arts were unfathomable, and it would be safer to break through this level of skill quickly. The only thing that can be fortunate is that Ah Xiu is not like her mother, she is quite kind-hearted, and if there is anything wrong, she will be reminded.

As expected, when Lin Jianlan visited again, Mrs. Wan couldn't wait, and before he could sit down, she hurriedly said: "Lin Gongzi, you said last time, if there is anything you need help......

Lin Jianlan suddenly understood, and said: "The juniors will definitely do their best to help, Mrs. Wan has something to explain, but it doesn't matter." ”

Mrs. Wan hesitated for a moment and said, "I wonder if Gongzi Lin can know the current master of Baiyun Temple?"

Lin Jianlan said: "This ...... The younger generation is indeed fortunate to know the Lord of Baiyun Temple, and has received the life-saving grace of Duanmu Daoist. ”

Mrs. Wan nodded and muttered: "Is it surnamed Duanmu? Sure enough, it's him, I also heard people say that that the Taoist chief has superb medical skills and profound internal skills, since he saved Lin Gongzi's life, there must be no need for rumors, but his temperament is weird, and it is difficult for ordinary people to invite him down the mountain for treatment." I heard that Duanmu Daoist looks at you differently, but I don't know that Lin Gongzi may help to ask. ”

Lin Jianlan said with a smile: "That's true, even if Duanmu Dao Chang took care of my pulse that day, it was Uncle Qing who took me to Baiyun Mountain to meet him, and pleaded several times before he could be moved, but that time because of the matter of becoming a doctor, he almost hurt Dao Chang, which made Uncle Qing and I feel guilty." After that, he picked up the teacup and took a sip, but secretly raised his eyes to look at Mrs. Wan's expression.

Mrs. Wan gently put down the teacup in her hand and said, "This matter has already been sent to all branches to guard against him, and we are a little clear about what happened, alas, I don't want to be a doctor who has been in the Kuangyi Gang for decades, and finally did such a thing, it is really unbelievable." Speaking of this, he shook his head and sighed again and again, and his tone was very emotional.

Lin Jianlan saw her pretending, almost squirting out a mouthful of tea, and said in his heart: "Last time, Doctor Cheng was planning to rob the Taoist chief to Chang'an, how can I do what you want?" and sighed: "With the turmoil last time, even if Duanmu Daoist has a good eye for me, he will never go down the mountain for diagnosis and treatment, so I can only take Miss Wan up the mountain to meet him in person, or if there is a chance, the younger generation does not dare to guarantee that he will definitely agree." ”

Mrs. Wan thought for a while and said: "Since this is the case, there is no way, after all, there is a request, and it is more respectful to go up the mountain in person, I will prepare some gifts to meet you tomorrow." ”

Lin Jianlan shook his hand and said: "Mrs. Wan, Duanmu Dao Chang has a very strange temperament, and he doesn't like many people, even if he agrees to treat me that day, he insists on 'inviting' Uncle Qing to go down the mountain, Baiyun Mountain is also a place for Taoist temples, if you see you and Miss Wan, the two female donors, if you get upset, it will not be good." ”

Madame Wan's face was suddenly full of disappointment, and she muttered, "How is this good?"

Lin Jianlan said: "Miss Wan has a life-saving grace for me, can't Mrs. Wan still trust the younger generation? Besides, the Kuangyi Gang is a family, and I will treat Miss Wan like a sister, foolproof." ”

Mrs. Wan was still extremely reluctant, and said, "Alas, Master Lin, Ah Xiuda has never left my side since he was born, let me think about it again?"

Lin Jianlan said in his heart: "Half of her reluctance is really for Ah Xiu, the mother and daughter are connected, and they can't bear to part." After thinking about it, he got up and said, "The younger generation wants to visit Miss Wan's sick body, I don't know if it's convenient." ”

Hearing his inquiry, Mrs. Wan hurriedly said, "Young Master Lin doesn't have to see outside, I'll take you there." After that, he went out of the door and led the way in front and said: "I have already explained to these minions, you are the righteous son of the helper, and you are allowed to come and go here." ”

When he arrived at the door of Wanxiu's house, Lin Jianlan saw that the doors and windows were still tightly closed, as if no one was inhabited, Mrs. Wan first knocked lightly on the door, and heard a soft voice inside: "Is it Mother?"

Mrs. Wan answered, opened the door through a crack, Lin Jianlan looked in, and saw a candlestick placed on the high table next to the bed, Wan Xiu did not cover her face, only leaned on the bed with her head down, holding a book in her right hand to watch, and her left hand gently curled a strand of hair on the sideburns.

Mrs. Wan hurriedly let Lin Jianlan in, turned around and closed the door tightly, and said happily: "Ah Xiu, who do you think is coming?"

Wan Xiu raised his head, the two looked at each other, they had already seen each other many times, but at this time, they all had to pretend to see each other for the first time, and after a while, Lin Jianlan said: "Miss Wan, I haven't seen you for many days, are you okay?"

Wan Xiu lowered his head again and said, "Thank you Gongzi Lin for your concern, forgive me for being too sick to stay and greet me." ”

Mrs. Wan said: "Ah Xiu, Lin Gongzi specially visited you, you accompany him to talk more, there are still some things for my mother, I have to leave for a while." ”

Lin Jianlan knew that she was in a hurry to discuss with Dr. Cheng, so she turned sideways and gave way: "Mrs. Wan doesn't have to care about the juniors, it's important to get down to business." Seeing that Mrs. Wan nodded and opened the door and left in a hurry, Lin Jianlan sighed lightly, and when he looked back, he saw that Wan Xiu's spirit seemed to be better than a few days ago, and he looked at himself and smiled, and said, "Lin Gongzi also lied today, why haven't you seen him for many days?"

Lin Jianlan also smiled: "You are cunning, you refuse to speak first, I will lie." After saying that, his expression became solemn, and he said, "Ah Xiu, I agreed to your mother." ”

Wan Xiu's face changed, and he lowered his head and said: "You shouldn't, no, I shouldn't blame Lin Gongzi, it's me who is not good, if I didn't cry to you that day, how could you ......"

Lin Jianlan hurriedly smiled and said: "Ah Xiu, don't think so, are you a fool to me?" Now I know that there must be something going on in there, and I must be careful everywhere, the master of Baiyun Guan and his disciples are very good at martial arts, don't worry, there is also ......"

Wan Xiu hurriedly said, "What else?"

Lin Jianlan said: "Ah Xiu wants to know, although I can't learn how to speak as well as you, I can also learn it for you." As soon as Lin Jianlan's words fell, he saw her look up and say, "Really, are you taking me to Baiyun Mountain alone?"

Lin Jianlan sighed and said, "You girl, your mother is still reluctant to let you go alone, but you look impatient." ”

Wan Xiu said a little gloomily: "I know that she is reluctant to me, for so many years, no matter what she does, good or bad, it is for my daughter." But I always reproach her secretly, in fact, what right do I have to say her? ”

Lin Jianlan said: "I'm just joking at random, are you still so serious? For your mother, we are 'meeting for the first time', if you stay too long, I am afraid that she will be suspicious, you have a good rest, I am gone, maybe I will not come to visit you often in the past few days, and I will come back when she has an answer, you have to take care of yourself." ”

Wan Xiu nodded, turned around and took the long sword hanging at the head of the bed into his hand and handed it to Lin Jianlan and said, "Lin Gongzi, you take this long sword away, take it away now, and my mother won't be suspicious." ”

Lin Jianlan took the sword, opened the door and left, walked a few streets at random, only then went to the horse market to book a carriage, and then went to the inn, found the store and explained a little thing, walked this big circle, and returned to the residence at night, but he was not tired.

The breeze in the courtyard is blowing, but mixed with the slightest soft warmth, Chang'an has already changed the late spring weather, and everyone has changed into a single shirt, Lin Jianlan pulled out the long sword that had been separated for a long time, and saw that the sword body was still bright like autumn water under the moonlight, and a wave of light was shining, remembering that the fireworks fell like rain that day, Lin Longqing dug the soil with his sword, and vowed not to set foot in martial arts again, but he still returned to the rivers and lakes.

Lin Jianlan danced the sword lightly, and practiced according to the Liuyun swordsmanship for a while, but he really didn't have a mind, and stared blankly at the warp and weft of the sword hilt, interlocking, feeling as if he was in a quagmire, the whirlpool undercurrent was surging somewhere, and one mystery after another was like a tangled mess, which could not be solved.

So far, he has been alone in Chang'an for more than ten days, and he has not contacted Lin Longqing, thinking of this, he is a little worried, he returned to the house, carefully checked the wick of the candle, spread out the paper, dipped it in ink, and wrote by the candlelight.