Chapter 36 On the way
June day baby face, the sun was shining brightly at the last moment, the next moment, a gust of wind, dark clouds rolled like beans, the convoy on the road urged the horses to rush forward, some horses were frightened and slipped, and the previously neat queue became chaotic. Fortunately, the civil servants familiar with the surroundings pointed a way, and after walking a short distance, they arrived at a village. The villagers took in everyone to shelter from the rain.
There are so many people in the family, so naturally they can't live there. Three or four people live in the family, and Xue Qing's family is separated in the end... Of course, this is not a coincidence.
It was still raining outside. Guo Zi'an walked through the kitchen with a bucket of hot water into a room, poured it into a wooden bucket with a rush, and then ran out. After many times, hesitated and stood outside the door of another room, knocking: "The hot water is ready, you can wash it."
The door creaked and opened. Xue Qing, who had already changed into clean clothes and was rubbing his hair, appeared. His hair spread out and he tilted his head to wipe it. Several strands of wet hair stuck to his cheeks and forehead... Just like when he was lying on the big bluestone by the river, Guo Zi'an's face turned red and took a few steps back.
Xue Qing was a little puzzled and suddenly was frightened, but he didn't ask, "No need... just wipe it."
Guo Zian lowered his head and said, "If you don't soak it in the rain, you will get sick." He added, "Ziqian said."
Xue Qing looked at the young man's soaked clothes. After entering the door, he started to be busy without taking care of changing clothes. It was also a politeness to accept other people's kindness. She nodded and responded, and walked into the room. Guo Zi'an heard the door creaked and closed. He sighed relieved. He wanted to get up and walk away. He looked around vigilantly. The car was placed in the doorway, and the horse led the car to the storage room. The driver squatted beside the car, and the villagers were busy in the kitchen... There was no idle person waiting. Guo Zi'an hesitated for a moment and moved to the door to guard. He heard the sound of water inside. It was the person who stepped into the wooden barrel or lifted the water... Guo Zi'an shook his head smartly, stared at the rain in the yard with a tense face and stared at it seriously, as if he was counting how many raindrops fell.
Xue Qing quickly washed and opened the door. Looking at Guo Zi'an who was still wet standing outside, he said, "I'm done, you can wash it."
Guo Zian subconsciously looked inside the door. There was no change in the room, neatly and neatly. There were shallow water stains dripping when standing outside the wooden barrel. Only the heat made the room slightly misty. The breath seemed to be hidden. Do you also have to wash the wooden barrel?... His face turned red again and retreated: "I don't need it, just wipe it." After that, he turned around and ran into another room and slammed the door.
Xue Qing looked at himself and then at the closed door and said, "I can't wipe it, you can wipe it. Do you think you are better than me?" He shook his head helplessly, obviously you can't beat me.
When twilight fell, the rain stopped, but because it had just rained and the road was muddy, and it was too late to reach the next station, so Qingxia's life would rest in the village tonight and set off early tomorrow morning.
After the rain, the village became busy, and every household jingled and cooked vegetables. Smoke rose in the mist, and the aroma of the food surrounded the entire village... The awe of the scholars made the villagers treat each other with the highest etiquette. After the meal, the candidates who were familiar with each other walked around and laughed. In the courtyard where Xue Qing was, the children of the villagers watched the five people in the courtyard timidly and curiously.
"...I will be able to go to Linshui Town tomorrow...the former residence of the wise man Zhu Dechang..."
“…I used to hear that it was great to have the opportunity to see it with my own eyes today….”
The two teenagers were joking with their eyes and smiled. Although it was hard to go out for the first time, it was more fun. The two were also members of Zhizhi Hall. Pei Yanzi sat in the corridor on the other side, watching the chickens being released digging earthworms on the ground to eat. Xue Qing heard it beside him, ".... You have a wide relationship. Have you found out the specific details of the exam?"
Pei Yanzi said: "If you have anything to ask about, no matter what, you will win if you do better than others." He only focused on looking at the chickens.
Liu Chunyang and Guo Zi'an didn't speak and just stood aside. The courtyard was lively and quiet.
As night fell, when it was time to sleep, the villagers were in good condition. There were three houses, their family members and men were crowded in one, and the women were crowded in one, making the best room for Xue Qing and the other two. Standing in front of the big bed with new bedding, Guo Zi'an looked frightened and worried, and looked back: "How... sleep?"
The coachman yawned and sat on the floor, saying, "I'm old and hard sleeping on the floor. You young people sleep on the bed, so I won't squeeze with you."
But I can't squeeze with her, Guo Zi'an stared at Xue Qing, Xue Qing was unbuttoning her outer robe and casually, as if there were no two men in the room, Guo Zi'an quickly turned his eyes away.
Xue Qing ignored the underwear and went to bed, saying, "I'll sleep inside, Zi'an, you sleep outside." After that, he fell down and lay down.
The tired coachman and Xue Qing lie down and seem to fall asleep, leaving Guo Zi'an in the house. After the heavy rain, the night sky came out, corresponding to the candlelight inside.
The coachman turned over, and the beard on his face was rubbed off, revealing a whispery face. He hurriedly pressed his beard again and opened his eyes to look at the young man standing stunned. He knew that this was Guo Zian and knew that this young man knew that Xue Qing was a daughter... That's why he asked him to be his company, it's convenient, so there is no need to deliberately hide it.
But is this young man thinking too much now because Xue Qing is a daughter? In fact, he really thinks too much. Qi Suo turned his back to the young girl again. This girl can kill five black armor guards alone... Who can still treat her as a girl?
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The carriages and horses were sparkling, and the sun was scorching. On a hillside, the teenagers were carrying their luggage and slowly moving upwards. The carriages and horses were led by the driver. This was a relatively steep uphill road, and the horses could not pull the car and the people, so the teenagers all came down to walk.
"I'll carry it."
Guo Zi'an came from behind and said to Xue Qing.
Xue Qing was joking with several companions. When he heard this, he turned around and said before he could speak. Lin Xiucai, who was beside him, frowned and looked at Guo Zi'an and said, "...Why do you always treat him as a child? You can't carry him even if you bow down to the wind and trek out for the open? You can't endure hardships? You are not a delicate girl."
Guo Zi'an's face turned red and a little uneasy. Is it because his behavior made everyone doubt Xue Qing's identity? That would be bad, I've done something wrong.
Xue Qing smiled and took down the bamboo stick inserted into the salute and held it on the ground, saying, "Senior Brother Lin, I am weak and injured before. My mother is worried about entrusting him with care. It's good intention."
Everyone in Chang'an knew about Xue Qing's fight with Liu Chunyang and was injured and pierced her shoulder. Lin Xiucai didn't think it was strange and nodded, "Study more and walk more, you should have a good body. You are really too thin, so take good care of yourself."
Xue Qing responded with the sound of the sound of the bamboo stick falling on the ground and pierced into the soil, step by step.
Liu Chunyang looked behind him with a blank expression, looking at the thin boy carrying luggage like a hill..... thin, haha.
After all, there were a group of scholars. They were panting and sweating, and their clothes were soaked. Mr. Qingxia pointed at a distance not far below the hillside. The road was wide and straight. There was a large mansion on the side of the road. From a high point, you could see that there were many cars and horses inside, and there were big flags on the front of the door.
"That is Fankou Inn, the largest inn on this road. The conditions are very good. Everyone can go there for a hot meal and rest for one night."
This statement made everyone cheer. The poisonous sun was down and the road was down for several days. I was sleeping in the wind and could finally make some adjustments. Everyone's fatigue disappeared, and their downhill steps accelerated. They soon arrived at the inn, but were stopped outside.
A postman said angrily: "Sorry, the postman is full today." Looking at the people in front of him, although there were two or three people who described him as handsome, most of them were covered in sweat and sweating, covered in dust, exhausted and dull faces... and were poor and sad.
Chapter completed!