Another early morning, in an orchard, a huge pear tree was like the old locust tree in Chao County, with only bare branches left. Under the pear tree, there was a circle of hoarfrost-covered soil on the ground. The bag is wrapped around a thick tree trunk, which is strange in the relatively flat orchard.
Suddenly, one of the earthbags moved, and a man stuck out his head. His head was also covered with white frost, and he looked very embarrassed. []
Reaching out to wipe away the water droplets on his eyebrows, Zhuo Bufan wiped his face with the cold frost. He became energetic again and no longer coveted the warmth of the sleeping bag. He stood up and stretched.
Immediately, Yi Zhi Hua crawled out of the sleeping bag next to Zhuo Bufan. At this time, he had changed into men's clothes. His clothes were still very thin, but he didn't seem to feel the cold at all. Soon, the remaining seven soil bags next to them all turned over. Zhuo Bufan didn't make much noise at first, but he didn't hide it from any of them.
These are the experts personally selected by Tong Lao. Following Zhuo Bufan north, in addition to protecting his safety, they also have more dangerous tasks. Zhuo Bufan looked around and nodded with satisfaction. This was already the second day of going north. These people did not talk nonsense along the way. He could understand what he meant with just one look. Although he was not a martial arts practitioner, he had never been a martial artist. It can also be seen from their deft movements that these people are not ordinary characters. Among them, there was also one Zhuo Bufan knew. It was the master who had seen loading and unloading wood with tan legs when he first arrived in Tianchi.
Without Zhuo Bufan¡¯s instructions, someone had already gone to sort out the horses tied to a few trees nearby. There were twenty fast horses, and no one had two spares. They were equipped for non-stop work. Of course, it's impossible to go non-stop. People can't stand it, and horses can't stand it either. Zhuo Bufan set a pace for the journey when he set out. He would drive for three hours and rest for half an hour. If there was moonlight at night, he would continue on the road and rest at midnight. In this way, after one day and two nights, everyone has arrived at the northern boundary of the Huaihe River. According to this speed, they will cross the capital in ten days and leave the customs in half a month. After leaving the customs, it will take many days to reach Songshan. Time is still very tight. Who can I don¡¯t know if I can survive the 20 days outside the customs. I can only pray for God¡¯s blessing.
Zhuo Bufan raised his head, looked at the bright sky that had not yet risen, and said in his heart: "God bless, the little bell will be safe and sound." Then he looked to the southeast and remained silent. At this time, Tong Lao and the others have made any progress. Little Bell, would you blame me for not looking for you personally?
Thinking of this, Zhuo Bufan's eyes dimmed. When he said in front of everyone with an unprecedented calmness that he had other important matters and could not personally direct the rescue operation of Xiao Lingdang, the surprise in everyone's eyes made him feel like a knife. Fu Wanwei screamed at that time, scolding herself mercilessly for being unkind and unrighteous. In her opinion, she couldn't figure out what could be more important than finding her wife. Xiao Lingdang is her real sister, a sister who serves her husband with her. If Zhuo Bufan can treat Xiao Lingdang like this, he will treat himself like this. She cannot accept this because she feels the same way. Li Qiushui hurriedly tried to smooth things over and asked Zhuo Bufan to explain. However, Zhuo Bufan couldn't say it. It was too important at this time and the confidentiality period required was very long. It was not because he didn't trust everyone, but because Zhuo Bufan understood that one thing was the most important thing. The best way to keep things secret is to keep it in your own heart. Only Li Zhi, his father and himself know about this matter. All three of them understand this.
Even if it temporarily affects his relationship with the girls, he can't say anything about it. Zhuo Bufan didn't know that he was truly mature at this time. Seeing Li Zhi's eyes of relief and encouragement, I knew that what I did was right.
The horses were ready. Yi Zhi Hua came over to help him put on the cloak. Zhuo Bufan jumped up and said two words concisely and powerfully: "Let's go!"
There was a sudden sound of horse hooves, and a gust of wind swept out of the orchard. A few yellow leaves were rolled up behind him, and the black brocade cloak was flying in the air, disappearing into the distance.
At this time, in the southern water town, a awning boat slid quietly through a water town and slowly crossed a stone bridge. On the stone bridge, the two characters "South Gate" were flying and phoenixes were flying. It was obviously written by a certain Jiangnan talent.
In the water town in the south of the Yangtze River, the waterways are the roads, and large and small awning boats and sampans shuttle back and forth. This is the early market in the water town, which is very lively.
Inside the awning boat, a pair of beautiful big eyes were looking out curiously through the gap in the thick cotton curtain. These eyes were actually blue. Through the gap, you could still see the girl's golden hair. She was obviously not Han.
¡°Sister Mu, look, it¡¯s so lively here.¡± The blonde girl shouted happily.
"Shh." An older woman nervously made a gesture of silence. Although she was older, it could still be seen that she must have been a beauty that made young men dream of her when she was young. At this time, she He said nervously: "Dingling, don't make a sound. There are many people here. If you are discovered, you won't be able to play."
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Just nowThe blond girl was Xiao Lingdang. When she heard this, she pouted her lips and muttered unhappily: "What's the big deal? I can just go back to Shenlong Mountain. If I keep hiding like this, I can't even go out to get some air. Then, what's the big deal?" It's better not to come out. Hum, I don't want this."
There was also a man in the cabin, who was about the same age as the older woman. Hearing this, he secretly winked at the woman named Mu. Mu Liangzi rolled his eyes and comforted him with a smile: "Bell, little can't bear it. Luan Damou, please bear with us for a few more days. When we are far away, my sister will promise to let you have a good time. By the way, you haven't seen the sea yet, right? When you get to the beach, my sister will take you to watch the tide and eat seafood. If you see it with your own eyes, When you go to the sea, you will definitely be fascinated by it. The blue sky and white clouds are connected with the sea, and there are also the flocks of gulls and the flying fish jumping out of the sea. Oh, the sea"
¡°As he spoke, Mu Liangzi was in a trance, and even the man next to him felt a little disappointed, as if he had merged into the imaginary beauty.
Xiao Lingdang was indeed attracted and became happy again. She took Mu Liangzi's arm and asked shyly: "Sister Mu, I listen to you, but you have to tell me the story of Hattori Masao and Sora Aoi again. "
Mu Liangzi came back to his senses, showed a loving expression, took Little Bell into his arms, stroked her golden hair and said softly: "Okay, sister, I will tell you again. That was thirty years ago, in the east. There is a beautiful island country. A young samurai, Masao Hattori, fell in love with his master's daughter, Sora Aoi. Later, because of being implicated, the samurai family was demoted to paupers. The difference in status made him feel ashamed. In order to see Sora Aoi again, Hattori Zhengxiong practiced martial arts hard and vowed to become the best master in the world. He came to the East China Sea and practiced drawing swords in the face of the waves for ten years. Finally, he had an epiphany and founded the drawing style. No one in the world can defeat him. With him, All those who faced him died, with just one knife, three points from the eyebrow to the abdomen, without exception. For a time, Masao Hattori became famous, and no one dared to challenge him anymore. He finally returned to his hometown and came to the house of his former master , to take away his sweetheart. However, he did not see the beloved girl, but only saw the flying spiritual flags. "
The stern rocked the oar, and the awning boat slowly passed through the stone bridges. Inside the boat awning, a small bell was holding its chin and half lying in Mu Liangzi's arms, listening attentively to such a sad but beautiful story. No matter how many times, I still want to listen. The man next to him secretly glanced at Xiao Ling Ding's expression, with a sinister smile flashing in his eyes. He turned his head and listened to what was going on outside at the stern hatch.
Mu Liangzi licked his lips, looked at the void and recalled, and continued: "The master came out and told Hattori Masao that three days ago, Sora Aoi suddenly became seriously ill and passed away. Hattori Masao stood in front of the door like a thunderbolt for three days and three nights. , beard and hair all white. The host's family was afraid that he would lose control and get angry at them, and they had trouble sleeping and eating but did not dare to offend him. On the early morning of the third day, the host plucked up the courage to go out and try to persuade him to leave. At this time, the rising sun was rising, and Hattori Masao appeared. Facing the rising sun, he suddenly drew his sword out of its sheath and slashed at the willow tree three feet away. The owner of the family was frightened by the light of the sword and died on the spot. Hattori Hanzo put the sword into its sheath, and since then he has created a new sword style. He put it away He put the sword into its sheath, sighed, turned and left, leaving behind a message. After he left, the surrounding willow tree fell to the ground and was cut into four pieces in the air. Since then, Hattori Hanzo has become the number one master in the country. And the words he left behind are also widely circulated among infatuated boys and girls."
As he spoke, Mu Liangzi sighed and slowly said that sentence, and Xiao Lingdang also muttered silently: "There was once a sincere love in front of me, but I didn't cherish it and only regretted it when I lost it. Unexpected, the most painful thing in the world is this. If God can give me a chance to start over, I will say three words to that girl: 'I love you'. If I have to add more to this love The last deadline, I hope, is ten thousand years.¡±
The little bell murmured as Mu Liangzi whispered, looking longingly at the roof of the shed in silence for a long time, and suddenly said: "If someone says this to me, I will marry him immediately."
Mu Liangzi was stunned for a moment, thought of something, shook his head helplessly, and said: "Isn't the general treating you very well?"
"Humph, what a good thing. He will control me and won't even let me talk to boys. Besides, he is my brother. When I meet my Hattori Masao, I will marry myself and make him mad. ,whee."
Mu Liangzi and the man looked at each other in astonishment, smiled quietly, and shook their heads.
At this time, there was a sudden noise on the narrow street next to the river outside. A group of people and horses roared past. The passers-by dodged and cursed, but when they saw the appearance of those people, they stuck out their tongues and hurriedly hid. got up. The soldiers with knives and guns didn't care about the crowd and just roared away.
Inside the boat, the man watched nervously, breathed a sigh of relief, and then clamped the curtain with wooden clamps
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? The awning boat was neither fast nor slow, and slowly slid out of the town along the current, heading straight to the southeast.In the north, fast horses roared into a small town. On the stone square at the head of the town, the three words "Fuli Ji" were vaguely visible. Zhuo Bufan could already smell an alluring aroma on the tip of his nose. At the command, the cavalry stopped suddenly, and a few people immediately got down and dropped a piece of silver in front of a fragrant stall. They also threw a roast chicken and four steamed buns for each person on the horse. Then, the cavalry roared out again. Immediately everyone was eating on their horses and continuing on their way.
Zhuo Bufan stuffed roast chicken and steamed buns randomly in his mouth, and suddenly he thought, I wonder if Xiao Lingdang has been found, and whether she is hungry now. For some reason, my nose felt sore and my eyes became moist.
The horse's hooves are rolling, getting closer and closer to the destination, and getting further and further away from the little bell.