The Rise of the Cold Gate in the Eastern Jin Dynasty

Chapter 120

In the morning of late autumn, there is a layer of thick white water vapor floating on the Fenghe River. The reeds beside the river are not green and withered, leaving only bare stems. Hoarfrost condenses on the withered yellow grass. parting.

The Zhao brothers rented a small boat, and the boatman rowed to the berth of the closed river. Xiao Qinzhi had very little luggage, only a few clothes and books, and stood at the stern of the boat, waving goodbye to his friends on the shore.

Zhao Yunfei, Zhao Yunlong, Xu Bin, and several classmates who got the news came to see him off, except Xu Miao.

Xiao Qinzhi waited for Xu Miao for a long time last night, and wanted to talk all night, but unfortunately sat with Heiye until the early morning, and went to his room to look for him, but there was no one.

The boatman slowly left the shore with the boat, and suddenly, Xu Miao shouted: "Brother Qin, wait for me."

Carrying a burden on his back, Xu Miao ran towards the shore without stopping, jumped high and jumped onto the boat in one go, took out a letter from his bosom, turned around and threw it to Zhao Yunfei on the shore, commanding: "Brother Yunfei, please give this letter to my father, thank you!"

"Xianmin, where are you going?" Zhao Yunfei picked up the letterhead, and was stunned by this sudden scene.

"I'm not going back to Wu County." Xu Miao said decisively.

Under the surprised eyes of everyone on the shore, Xu Miao turned around and entered the cabin, propping his head on his arms, went on the spot, closed his eyes and fell asleep soundly, ignoring everyone.

Although Xiao Qinzhi didn't understand what it meant, but seeing Xu Miao's strangeness, he was sleeping calmly, and it was related to some fragments of words heard yesterday, Xu Miao's dispute with Lu Qin and others in Xiyuan, and he could roughly guess. to some.

This is stimulated!

The small boat passed by the wharf of Wujun, and Lu's big ship was going up and down. Xiao Qin boarded the pier, and with an excuse, he reprimanded Zhao Da to go ashore and told the steward of Lu's mansion that he was going to return to Wujin to prepare in advance to welcome Lu's and others. So the boat goes first.

To be honest, Xiao Qin is not uncommon for licking Lu's stinky feet. In this regard, he has the same feeling as Xu Miao. Even when he returned to Wujin this time, it was because of Dr. Xu that he had been in Wu County for so long. , and never took the initiative to visit Mr. Lu.

Wujun, Wuxi, Jinling, Wujin, at noon two days later, at the Xijin Ferry of Wujin, a small boat from the south slowly docked.

Zhao Da jumped ashore with one stride, and cooperated with the boatman Zhao Er on the boat to park the boat safely. These two young men from the Northwest have lived in the Jiangnan water town for several years, and have degenerated into a true southerner. .

The seasons have no emotions, but they are gradually endowed with emotions due to the changes in people's emotions. In the inherent impression, this is a late autumn of parting, a season of withering everything, but how can people who return home be sad?

In autumn, the air is clear and the clouds are light, the grass is dry and yellow, and the tepid sun shines on the still busy ferry. The birch forest is not covered by green leaves, and the stems are straight to the sky, full of pride and joy. Mangu took a deep breath of the air of his hometown and laughed. Said: "Xiao Lang, we are going home!"

"Going home, I just had lunch." Xiao Qinzhi walked out of the cabin empty-handed, looking at the familiar ferry, but it has only been less than half a year, but he feels like he has been in a trance for several years.

It’s probably just an illusion that it’s lush when summer leaves and withers when autumn returns!
"Brother Xianmin, what are you doing in a daze? Let's go, don't you regret it and want to go back to Wu County?" Xiao Qinzhi lowered his head again, smiling and looking back at Xu Miao who was a little cramped in the cabin.

One is running away from home, the other is seeking refuge with a friend, the two are quite different, Xu Miao was not at peace, looked at Xiao Qinzhi's encouraging eyes, got up hesitantly, and left the cabin.

A group of people crossed the birch forest and set foot on the flat road. The leaves were falling, the rice fields on both sides had dried up, and the piles of straw were sparsely scattered in the distance. There were few traces of people in the traffic.

Not long after, Xiao's Manor was close in front of us, and the people on the gate saw it. They came down to open the door, and went to the inside to inform. After a while, a mighty clansman poured out.

"Why did you come back suddenly without saying anything in advance?"

A few days ago, the patriarch came to Wujin from Jiankang together with the people from the Genealogy Department. The Xiao family's family registration has been completely confirmed, and the people from the Genealogy Department returned to Jiankang yesterday with the records.

The so-called people are refreshed on happy occasions. Although the patriarch's figure is much thinner, he can see that he is full of energy. He walked forward and patted Xiao Qin's shoulder with vigorous steps. Not bad."

"Hi patriarch!" Xiao Qinzhi had other ideas, and introduced Xu Miao, saying: "This is my friend, the son of Dr. Xu, and I will make an appointment with me next year."

The patriarch's eyes lit up, he took a look at Xu Miao, and praised: "Live up to the reputation, young and promising, just stay here with peace of mind, if there is anything missing, you can tell Qin Zhi."

"Thank you Uncle Xiao." Xu Miao saluted respectfully.

"Brother Xianmin, see you again." The fat old eight squeezed out from the crowd, patted his chest in joy, and said: "Zhao Da and Zhao Er are here too, and will hang out with Ba Ye from now on."

The Zhao brothers' already dark faces turned darker, so they saluted without saying much.

Xiao Shu's face was tanned and shiny, not much different from the Zhao brothers. His originally tall body became a lot thicker after practicing martial arts, and his temperament became much calmer. Married, and then immediately went to the north to join the army.

"Fourth brother!"

"Second brother!" Xiao Qinzhi replied.

"Go home first, your mother is waiting anxiously." The patriarch stroked his beard and said with a smile.

"Brother Xianmin, the fourth brother has a deep love for mother and child, and we have a deep brotherhood. Come with me, and fill your stomach first. And Zhao Da and Zhao Er, come together too." The fat old eight took the owner and walked to the east building go.

Xiao Yunzhi supported Mother Xiao, Xiao Yunzhi was standing beside Xiao Rong'er, and maids such as Man Jing, who had just received the news and were about to go downstairs, but at the corner of the second floor, Xiao Qin suddenly appeared of the figure.

"Uncle! Uncle!" Xiao Rong'er had already called out cheerfully, walking down while holding onto the corner of the wall.

One of Xiao Qin hugged Xiao Rong'er, smacked her pink cheek a few times, and asked, "Did you miss Uncle?"

"Think!" Xiao Rong'er replied in a childish voice, a pair of small lotus root arms wrapped around her uncle's neck, kissing her very dearly.

"Mother, sister, Yunzhi!" Xiao Qinzhi yelled kindly, carried Xiao Rong'er up to the third floor, walked to the dining room, and patted Xiao Yunzhi's head along the way.

When relatives meet, there is more joy, not so much crying, a simple meal, Xiao Qinzhi talked about the things he experienced in the past few months, picking up some unimportant things.

Xiao's mother smiled warmly, feeling very relieved in her heart.

Autumn was just right, the wind was breezy, and a warm lunch was over soon. Xiao Qinzhi's cough was still not healed, he was a little sleepy after two days of driving, and just about to go back to his room to rest, there was a burst of laughter for no reason.

"Uncle, your room is mine now." Xiao Rong'er said happily with a big smile on her face.

"Then where do I live?" Xiao Qinzhi wondered.

"Clear building by the lake." Xiao Yunzhi said enviously, it was a two-story small lakeside building that was just built, on the edge of the waterside pavilion near the lake, with the window open, you can see the vast lake surface of Fengqi Lake, warm in winter and cool in summer , the scenery is superb.

The patriarch stipulated that in the future all the eldest sons of the clan would live there. Xiao Qinzhi and Xiao Shu were the first to live in Qinglou.

"Qinglou?" The name sounded so awkward, Xiao Qinzhi felt a shock in his heart, thinking about it, he hurriedly changed his name.

The Qinglou is not green, one side is the dark fertile field, the other side is the dark brown lake water, in addition, there is a pond full of withered lotus, Xiao Qinzhi stood in front of the window and watched from a distance, Xiao Yunzhi did it himself, and spread the sheets , instructing Manjing and Kongqing to clean up the house.

The indifferent fragrance of orchids unknowingly aroused Xiao Qinzhi's thoughts, and then his eyes tilted on a piece of withered lotus. The autumn lake wind swirls among the clumps of straw. What a splendid summer it must be. It's a pity that Xiao Qinzhi left in early June, and couldn't see the lotus sea in mid-June.

Xiao Yunzhi asked Man Jing and Kong Qing to go back to the west building first, stayed alone, closed the door, looked at the preoccupied elder brother, pulled the skirt of his clothes, and asked: "What's wrong? What can I do with you?" Sister said?"

"Sister, I~" Xiao Qinzhi didn't know how to say it, after all, this matter was too shocking.

Xiao Yunzhi sat down gently, tucked in his white sleeves, and poured the boiled hot water into the teacup. Every movement was light and soothing, just like Chen Yunzhi's appearance when making tea, elegant and peaceful.

"What's the matter, speak slowly!" Xiao Yunzhi poured out the tea and gently pushed it in front of Xiao Qinzhi.

"Sister, you really look like her." The two cups of tea were steaming, curling up, and through the haze, Xiao Qinzhi said inexplicably.

"Who is she?" Xiao Yunzhi paused, and a person suddenly popped up in his mind. Although he was not masked, he had heard Xiao Qinzhi say many times, Lanhuaxiang, Chen Yunzhi.

Xiao Yunzhi's heart suddenly tightened, and she, who came here, knew very well that brother, this is the beginning of love.

"Chen Yunzhi!" Xiao Qinzhi sighed dejectedly.

Xiao Yunzhi's fingertips were trembling, and in an instant, ten thousand bad thoughts floated up in his heart, and he placed his hopes on unthinkable thoughts. However, when the facts were in front of him, he couldn't help but feel as if his heart was being pricked by a needle. Uncomfortable, chest tightness, puzzled, and unacceptable.

"Brother, you? You? You can only be friends in this life!" Xiao Yunzhi bit his lip, emphasizing "friends".

"Sister, it's not what you think." Originally misunderstood, Xiao Qinzhi shook his hands and explained in a low voice hastily: "Chen Yunzhi, she~she is actually the same as you, Sister."

"Ah!" Xiao Yunzhi's slender fingers couldn't hide the surprise overflowing from his mouth, and his eyes were full of joy, and he thought to himself: "It's good if you are a woman, that is, if you are a woman disguised as a man, then what is it?" Which family's little lady has such courage?"

"Chen Jun Xie, Xie Daoyun!" Xiao Qinzhi smiled sweetly.

"Ah!" Shocked Xiao Yunzhi covered his mouth with both hands, and said in disbelief, "How could it be her?"

"Chen Yunzhi is Xie Daoyun." Xiao Qinzhi looked at Sister A and said helplessly, "She hid it so well, I only discovered it by accident."

"Then you?" Xiao Yunzhi continued to ask.

"Hmm!" Xiao Qinzhi snorted without saying too much, then picked up the tea on the case, took a sip, and lamented: "She went home in August, and lost contact."

"Then what do you think?" Xiao Yunzhi began to think about this important matter as someone who had experienced it.

"In this life, she will not marry." Xiao Qinzhi said firmly.

"What about her?" Xiao Yunzhi asked again.

"She's probably the same as me."

This sentence, Xiao Qinzhi said a little bit without confidence, and Chen Yunzhi cut off contact, which made him feel very uneasy.

(End of this chapter)