Unexpectedly, Ziyang's casual teasing words made Duan Xiyun feel like an embarrassment, and he immediately waved his hand and explained: "Don't think crooked, Uncle Don't be crooked, Miss Yue'er and I are definitely not lovers who secretly stole out behind our parents' backs for life, we are just, just ......" He couldn't tell the relationship between himself and Guan Yueyao for a while, just because he thought that each other was just peers who were rigidly bound together, strictly speaking, they weren't even friends, "It's just companions who have known each other for a short time." ”

The old man didn't expect Duan Xiyun, a young man, to be more shy than his daughter's family, so he didn't make fun of the two of them anymore, and comforted: "I know this, the girl has already said it just now." ”

This kind of scene is like a hornet's nest, and it is safe without touching it, but Duan Xiyun wanted to pierce it, and the atmosphere became very awkward for a while, Guan Yueyao said in her heart: "This kid is talking nonsense, when he says this, it sounds clear to others that he wants to cover up, what a fool." Then he thought, "Is he really so desperate to draw a line with me?"

Coincidentally, at this time, the old woman walked into the house with food, and when she heard Duan Xiyun's words, she guessed a few percent, and said sincerely: "Here the son doesn't have to hide it anymore, my husband and wife are also from the past, when I was with the old man, my parents were not strongly opposed, but in the end, we never gave up, and my stubborn father slowly accepted him when he saw the true love between us." ”

"Mother-in-law, you really misunderstood, we are really just ordinary friends. Duan Xiyun continued to explain cautiously.

Since the matter has been said, the old man did not shy away from it, and said bitterly: "It is normal for men and women to love each other, why should the son be embarrassed, as long as the young lady and elders know that you really like the young lady and are sincere to her, they will gladly accept you." ”

"Then thank you for mentioning it, I am grateful for my late life. Duan Xiyun knew that this situation and this scene would only get darker and darker if he explained it, and he simply responded freely, anyway, there are only two old uncles and his wife here, and if they say goodbye tomorrow, I am afraid that they will not meet in this life, so let them think whatever they like.

The two old Shiduan and the official were the honored guests, and brought out the most decent food in the house, that is, two bowls of crystal clear gruel and two large potatoes.

"There is only these rough foods in the mountains and wilderness, and I hope that the two of them will not dislike the right to be hungry. ”

"The old man said seriously, we are both cultivators, and we are used to coarse tea and light rice, and we are already satisfied with rice. ”

Duan Xiyun and Guan Yueyao went north and saw a chaotic scene in the Qinchuan region all the way, the tyranny of the Qin lord, and the disaster of floods and droughts for many years, which caused thousands of miles of Qinchuan to run rampant, and the people were miserable, and it was very rare to have a full meal. Moreover, both of them are informal and low-key people, who cares about the crude dishes and chopsticks and the lightness of the food, and eat with relish.

Guan Yueyao was misunderstood by the old man and his wife that she and Duan Xiyun were lovers, although they knew it in their own hearts, but when the four of them were quiet together, they always felt that the atmosphere was weird, and they wanted to ask something to break the silence, and at first glance they saw a dusty bamboo horse placed obliquely in the corner of the door, and asked casually: "Why are there only two elders in the family, and there are no children to serve left and right?"

The old man's expression was a little complicated, and he was a little sorry in his anger, "Don't hide it from the two, the old man originally had a son, but he committed a heinous crime and was arrested and put in prison by the government." ”

"I don't know what the child is doing, I don't believe that he would do such a hurtful thing, maybe he was framed and blamed. At the mention of her son, the old woman's calm face suddenly became waves.

"It's unbelievable that this son has been honest and kind since he was a child, but there are all the human and material evidence, what can be said by character alone?" the old man shook his head and said sadly.

"I can only blame him for being too miserable. Speaking of this, the old woman's gentle eyes were already filled with irrepressible tears.

"I wonder if we can help Ling Lang?" Guan Yueyao felt that this matter seemed to be a little strange when she heard it, because she knew that the two elders were simple and enthusiastic good people, and she believed that the children who were taught were by no means traitors.

"Miss is kind to us, but this is more than twenty years ago, and I think that the poor child is long gone, so it is okay not to mention it, not to mention it. It seems that the old man's son has committed something not honorable, and he does not want to repeat it in front of the guests, or perhaps he does not want it to come to his mind again.

I am afraid that this is a wound that the two elders will never heal, Guan Yueyao is empathetic and can't bear to touch this wound again, so the room is quiet again......

That night, because the old man's house was small, he had to clean up his son's room and let Duan Xiyun and Guan Yueyao rest. The old man is an elder, of course, he knows the difference between men and women, and he wanted to stay in the same room with Duan Xiyun and let his wife live in the other room with Guan Yueyao, but he felt that his status was humble and he did not dare to share the room with these two distinguished guests, and he mistakenly broke off the relationship between the two, so he would let Duan Xiyun and Guan Yueyao share the room.

Duan Xiyun naturally let Guan Yueyao sleep on the bed, and he slept on the floor with a straw mat under the window.

The moonlight poured into the window and covered the floor with a layer of snow and white silver frost, and it was another night close to fifteen.

At night, everything is silent, only the sound of insects remains, and the small bedroom is also silent for the scene, but the two young and active hearts have not been able to sleep, but they have not spoken to each other.

Lonely men and widows are inevitably a little shy when they are alone in a room, she lies on her side facing the wall, a little sleepy, thinking of Duan Xiyun's indifference to herself these days and the embarrassment of being eager to draw a line with herself just now, she can't help but feel sad in her heart, "I know that you are reluctant to walk with me because of the master's affection, and now that you are far away from Yuxia Villa, you don't have to force yourself anymore, you will part ways early tomorrow morning." ”

Guan Yueyao's heavenly voice broke the silence of the night, Duan Xiyun was also shocked by this sudden sentence, his eyes widened, and he asked puzzledly: "Why do you say such a thing?" He had been walking with Ziyang before, unrestrained and free, and suddenly there was a girl by his side, naturally many things would become a lot of inconvenience, so he would express his boredom and indifference, but when he heard Guan Yueyao's parting words, his heart was suddenly empty.

"I know you're annoyed with me, isn't it right to go your own way tomorrow?"

"I promised my mother-in-law, how can I let you wander alone. Duan Xiyun was a little anxious, stood up at a loss, came to Guan Yueyao's bed, looked at Guan Yueyao's lonely back, and felt a strong sense of responsibility.

"Mother-in-law, mother-in-law, aren't you just going to walk with me in order to fulfill your promise?" Guan Yueyao knew that Duan Xiyun was approaching, sat up and bit her lip and continued: "Now I took the initiative to ask to break up with you, I will explain the reason to the master, whether you live or die in the future, everything has nothing to do with you, and it will not affect your noble reputation of 'Xilun Youduan' at all." ”

Duan Xiyun was speechless for a while, wasn't there thousands of people who were unwilling to go with Guan Yueyao at the beginning? Why did she feel an inexplicable sense of loss and reluctance in her heart when she said the words of separation now?

["What should Ziyang do now?"] Whenever there is a difficult time, Xiyun always thinks of this name first. ]

["You deserve it!", who told you to usually just care about being handsome and ignoring others, pretending to be indifferent, and now people are leaving, but they are reluctant to give up.] Ziyang saw that Duan Xiyun's mind was broken. ]

["Where is there reluctance, I just promised my mother-in-law to protect her thoroughly, and now I have given up halfway, haven't I become a villain who has no words. This is Duan Xiyun's inner speech that makes him feel that it is best to step down. ]

["The dead duck has a hard mouth, that's it, just let this seat be merciful to help you this time."] In the end, I dare not guarantee whether I can keep the beauty. Ziyang knew what Guan Yueyao was thinking and complaining about, but she was actually confident. ]

["It's all up to you. Duan Xiyun knew that Ziyang never fought a battle that he was not sure of, and he was overjoyed to see him promise to help. ]

"You and I are both single men and women, and the reason why I didn't dare to be too hot with you along the way is because I am afraid that people will be terrible, and you also know that people in the rivers and lakes are the most open-mouthed, and in the long run, I am afraid that I will be misunderstood, which will damage your pure reputation as a snow shadow fairy. Ziyang's tone was full of helplessness and grievances.

"You and I are both people in the rivers and lakes, why should we be too rigid in such subsections, and besides, we are not afraid of shadows, as long as we are quiet and abide by our duties, why not be afraid of gossip from others. "Guan Yueyao's heart is pure, and her heart is open and open.

Ziyang deliberately avoided Duan Xiyun and Qin Yu's promises, and said with honey, "The so-called one person is short and two people are long, you Bing Xue is smart and understands a lot of things, and partnering with it actually greatly improves the efficiency of completing the tasks entrusted by the master." In fact, I look forward to being with you. ”

"But why didn't you say a word about what you wanted along the way?" Unexpectedly, Ziyang's words really worked, and Guan Yueyao's tough attitude gradually softened.

"I wanted to follow Mr. Du's signature, and tell you in detail when I get to Chang'an, since you want to know, I'll tell you now. ”

At that moment, without Duan Xiyun's permission, Ziyang told the ins and outs of what Yinxu had entrusted him.

["Stinky Ziyang, the head of the family has told me not to tell others about this, you have told her everything now, if you accidentally leak the news and let someone with a heart release chaos, then it will definitely be wiped out and the lives will be ruined, how can I afford such a felony. ] Duan Xiyun hurriedly forced Ziyang's soul out of his body, so that he would not say anything superfluous. ]

["Are you a blind boy, and you don't know the character of others after many days of getting along with Miss Yue'er? She is a trustworthy and righteous person, even if the villains add up their blades, she will never say a word, why are you worrying about the world here. Ziyang's face was full of disapproval. ]

Duan Xiyun felt that what Ziyang said was not bad, but he still thought about it, "This matter is so important that you must not tell others, even if it is a person close to your closest relatives." ”

"Of course I know that. Guan Yueyao was also shocked when she heard about this at first glance, knowing that this matter was very important to the common people, and she also felt Duan Xiyun's unreserved trust in herself, and she had overloaded her loved ones, and her tone became more and more gentle, "It is the right thing for people who have learned the Tao to do their part for the common people in the world, and I will definitely do my best to help you find the Purple Soul Stone." ”

"So you're not leaving. Duan Xiyun was not good at hiding his thoughts, and his ecstatic expression hung high on his eyebrows.

Guan Yueyao really felt Duan Xiyun's heartfelt joy, and her heart was sweet, and she nodded her eyebrows shyly.