White tea legend

Chapter 178 The Rockery Changes
Hongjian was ready to leave for the capital, and Ji Lan helped him pack his bags.

She had a sad smile on her face and always hesitated to speak.

Hongjian knew that she couldn't let him go.

The two of them had been friends in adversity along the way, and when it came time to separate, Hongjian was also filled with sadness about separation.

"Ji Lan, stay in Huomen Mountain and follow the Master. It will be more stable than following me. The Master is a good mentor and friend and will treat you well like a daughter." Hongjian asked.

Ji Lan nodded: "You are out alone and the capital is far away, so you have to take care of yourself."

"it is good."

On the day of departure, the sun was sunny and thousands of golden lights shone on the Huomen Mountain Academy.

With green bamboos swaying, ancient trees towering into the sky, and the sound of books ringing loudly, Master Zou led his disciples to file out to bid farewell to Hongjian, who was about to leave for a long journey.

Some of them were holding scrolls or holding the Four Treasures of the Study, walking slowly and smiling, but they could not hide the reluctance in their eyes.

"Hongjian, have a nice trip." Master Zou stroked his beard and smiled, his tone gentle, his eyes shining with praise and expectations for this proud disciple.

Hongjian was wearing a green shirt, with a long protective sword given by his master hanging on his waist. He looked around. These familiar faces, these classmates who had studied knowledge and shared dreams together, said goodbye today, not knowing when they would meet again.

He bowed deeply: "Brothers and sisters, we may have traveled far and wide, but I will always remember the friendship of Huomen Mountain in my heart."

In this warm farewell, Hongjian's eyes unconsciously swept through the crowd, looking for that familiar figure, but Ji Lan did not appear.

Yes, after a hasty farewell last night, there was reluctance in her eyes, but she said: "Hongjian, you should fly high, I don't want to be your fetters."

Hongjian felt a burst of sadness in his heart. He knew that Ji Lan chose not to see him off because of his future.

It's easy to say goodbye but hard to see each other, Ji Lan.

He looked at the rolling mountains in the distance, where his journey and dreams were, as well as their wordless farewells.

"Let's go, Hongjian!" Master Zou waved.

Hongjian took a deep breath, turned around and prepared to embark on his journey, when a sudden scream echoed in the Huomen Mountain Academy.

"Help!"

Hongjian was surprised, it was Ji Lan.

"What happened?" Hongjian was shocked. He put down his luggage and quickly followed the crowd to the backyard.

Huomenshan Academy under the sun was originally a place of learning and elegance. However, today, on the day when Hongjian was about to leave, something happened that shocked everyone.

Following Ji Lan's cry for help, Master Zou and his disciples rushed towards the backyard.

On weekdays, there is a quiet reading place behind the rockery, with dancing bamboo shadows and gurgling water. It is a favorite place for students to meditate.

Passing through the layers of bamboo forest, before approaching the rockery, I heard a commotion of anger and exclamation. Hongjian quickened his pace and walked around the rugged rockery, only to see a scene that shocked everyone present: Ji Lan was being forcibly violated by a male student.

The male student looked ferocious, holding Ji Lan down with one hand and tearing her clothes with the other.

Ji Lan struggled to resist, tears welling up in her eyes, and traces of blood spilled from the corners of her mouth...

"Beast!" Someone shouted angrily, and then everyone seemed to be waking up from a dream, and they all stepped forward to pull the male student.

Hongjian was heartbroken. He rushed forward, punched the male student in the face, and pulled him away.

Ji Lan was disheveled and trembling, hugging herself tightly with her hands, her eyes full of fear and humiliation.

Hongjian took off his coat and gently put it on her body. His eyes were full of anger and pity.

"What's going on?" Master Zou's voice was full of majesty and shock. He walked out of the crowd and looked at the scene in front of him, his face livid.

Hongjian stood in front of Ji Lan and looked at the male student with cold eyes. His voice was low and firm: "This person must be punished."

The male student seemed to be possessed and continued to show his teeth and claws at Ji Lan, but was restrained by everyone.

……

The sun was blazing in the sky, and the fallen leaves rustled under Hongjian's feet on the mountain road of Huomen Mountain Academy. He had a heavy luggage on his shoulders, and Ji Lan, that weak woman, was carrying Ji Lan on his back. Her legs and feet were weak because of the sudden fright, so she could only rely on his back to move forward.

Sweat beaded on Hongjian's forehead, and his clothes were already soaked with sweat, clinging to his body with a chill to his heart.

The mountain road was rugged and every step was difficult, but Hongjian had no intention of stopping.

He knew that what he carried on his shoulders was not only his luggage and Ji Lan, but also responsibilities and commitments.

From now on, he could never leave Ji Lan behind.

He couldn't let Ji Lan be hurt like this again.

That senior brother, who was also a student of the Master, was always kind and courteous to others, so how could he suddenly become so animalistic?

It seems that he knows people well but not his heart!
Ji Lan gently lay on Hongjian's back, with a strange smile on her lips, but Hongjian couldn't see it.

"Hongjian, are you tired? Let me come down for a walk." Ji Lan's voice was weak, which made people feel distressed.

Hongjian shook his head: "It's okay, I'll carry you on my back, it's not heavy."

Hongjian kept walking, and the sound of his footsteps and breathing were intertwined, accompanied by the occasional chirping of birds and the gurgling of distant streams.

The mountain road was winding, and the sun shone dappledly on them through the gaps in the leaves.

After a long trek, the village at the foot of the mountain came into view.

Hongjian slowly stopped and gently put Ji Lan down. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and took a deep breath. Although exhausted, his eyes were full of relief.

Tonight, they stayed with a family in the village.

You can leave Jingling City tomorrow.

"Hongjian, it's a long way to go to the capital. I'm afraid I won't be able to see Li Shen and the others again. I don't know if they are still at Lu Weng's house. I want to say goodbye to my colleagues in the theater troupe and thank them for their care during those days. ”

Hongjian had been studying at Huomenshan Academy for some time. How could the troupe have stayed in the Lu family for so long?
Of course it's not there.

But Ji Lan said: "I don't know where they went to perform. Maybe I went to Lu Weng's house and I can find out where they stayed."

Hongjian felt that what Ji Lan said made sense, so he agreed.

At dawn the next day, they left the village again and set out for the city.

……

In the backyard of the thatched cottage, white tea gently brushes away the dust on a pile of herbs.

These herbs are common herbs that reduce fire and detoxify, such as coptis, honeysuckle, licorice, etc., lying quietly in the stone mortar, waiting to be ground into fine powder.

Xiaoqing stood aside and watched curiously.

"Sister, can these ordinary herbs really help Pei Zhaoyin regain his former appearance?"

Bai Cha smiled slightly and did not answer directly, but continued her grinding work.

She carefully ground each herb into powder, then took out a lotus leaf with rolling dewdrops from her sleeve, and swayed gently. The dew on the lotus leaf was sprinkled into the powdered medicine, as if it was infused with a fairy power.

"It is true that these herbs themselves cannot do this." Bai Cha said, "But after my refining, they have been transformed and have unusual power."

Xiaoqing opened her eyes wide and couldn't help but be surprised as she watched the originally ordinary herbs take on new vitality in the hands of Bai Cha.

Bai Cha put the ground medicinal powder into a jasper bottle and whispered to Xiaoqing: "Mix these medicinal powder into clean water and let Pei Zhaoyin bathe every day. Soon, his appearance will gradually recover. You can send it to Jingzhao Mansion." Bar."

Xiaoqing took the jade bottle and went happily.

This time, her sister did not give this task to Xuanfeng, but to her. Her sister trusted her more, which made her very happy.

As soon as Xiaoqing left, Shijun ran into the backyard and said hurriedly: "White Lady, someone is looking for you outside."

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