A Collection of Old Sayings by Fourth Sister You

Chapter 254 Meeting the Best Him: Red Dust (89)
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What are the gold flakes for?In ancient times, kings bestowed important ministers or concubines with gold flakes wine.Adding poison to the wine, plus an appropriate amount of gold flakes, can paralyze the whole body, making death less painful.Ding Yi couldn't figure it out, because Hong Ce was the son of the noble concubine Khalkha, so he would definitely collude with the Mongols?Khalkha's blood was flowing on his body, but they forgot that the other half, like them, also came from the founding emperor of Great Britain.

It is indeed true that a companion is like a tiger.For the sake of an official, the emperor will start to punish you. No matter how much you have worked for the court, if you can't tolerate you, you can't tolerate you.

After sending off Qi Ye, she returned to the flower hall in a daze, and sat alone, not talking to others.Hailan was puzzled and asked her what was wrong in a low voice.She frowned and said, "I'm going to Khalkha. I'll leave tomorrow morning."

Xia Zhi was taken aback, "Are you going to Khalkha? The road is far away, and there are all Tartars there. If you see a Central Plainsman killing another, are you crazy?"

Now she couldn't help but think so much, if she was lucky enough to die by his side, it would be good to see him.If she is doomed to be unlucky in this life, she will have her dead body laid on the Gobi Desert, and all her previous crimes will be repaid.

"Did something happen to Master Twelfth?" Hai Lan asked her, Xian'er struggled in her swaddling baby, and began to cry.

Ding Yi glanced at the child, "The Twelfth Lord...failed in the battle. Someone in the court accused him of colluding with foreign enemies. The emperor ordered the Thirteenth Lord to supervise the army. If it is verified, he will be...death."

Hailan groaned, and murmured: "This world really makes it impossible to live. The two armies are at war. If you go alone, don't you die? You still have Xian'er. If something bad happens, what will happen to the child?" manage?"

She was also reluctant to give birth, and she was born with all her strength. She was really sharp-eyed.But what to do?His Ama is in danger outside, she is useless, she still has a life.Even if he dies, he must be saved.

She pressed heavily on Hailan's hand, "Sister-in-law, listen to me. If the twelfth master can come back, please hand over Xian'er to him, and ask him to treat him well. If we both fall there, son Being by your side will drag you down. Please send him to Langrun Garden. It would be best if his wife is willing to raise him for the sake of Lord Twelfth. If not... just entrust it to the master! I didn't either The way..." She tilted her head and wiped away her tears, "I don't have a natal family, only Master can help me."

Hailan continued to cry, "Don't worry, the child won't go anywhere, just stay by my side, and I will take good care of him. But you must come back, no matter how good others are, they will never be as good as your parents, don't let Xian'er leave you the old way."

Xia Zhi said proudly at the side, "I will accompany you to Kharkha, so that the two of you can take care of each other. I don't worry about you going on the road alone."

Dingyi shook his head, "No need, I can walk neatly by myself, but multiple people will get in the way. Besides, it's not safe to go there, I can't spare you anymore. My string, please not only my sister-in-law, but also you. Senior brother, The peace of this house depends on you."

She has made up her mind, and no one can change her mind.Seeing the most important people in her life die one by one, it is also a kind of suffering for her to live.So if you want to die, just die together. When the time comes, there is nothing that is impossible for those who are willing to risk their lives.

She packed her luggage and set off, before leaving, she kissed Xian'er's forehead.There are too many words in my heart, but looking at this child who is waiting to be fed, I can't say anything.She also wants to see him grow up, to see him get married, but she is destined to have little relationship with relatives, first her parents and brothers, and now her husband and son.

She changed into men's clothes and gritted her teeth and got on the horse. She heard Xian'er start to sob softly, as if her heart was bleeding, but she couldn't delay any longer.Maybe the thirteenth master is already on his way, if she falls behind him later, what's the use of finding the twelfth master!

Turning the horse's head and raising the whip vigorously, the horse's hooves galloped all the way out of the city gate.Everything is bleak in winter, and the light frost lasts for a long time.Looking back after walking for a while, the outline of the city floated pale and disappeared on the horizon.

From Beijing to Zhangjiakou, and then to Ulanqab, the shortest distance from the border is to cross Sunit Right Banner to Zamyn Uud.Sunid Right Banner is a denuded plateau. Just entering the country is still open and open high plains and hills, but thinking of the border between the two countries, it is necessary to cross the Hunshandake Sandy Land.That place is a desert with water, and the scenery is beautiful, but the temperature difference between day and night is large, and if you can't go out in a day, you have to spend the night.

Find a water bubble and tie it down. Since the inn where he stayed, Dingyi has more and more things on his horse's back. Finally, he couldn't fit it, so he had to buy a camel.Camels can bear heavy loads, carry thick felt and grain and grass on their backs, and can rest on the spot when they are tired.

She built a fire, put the dry food on the fire to roast, and could make do with cold water.After eating, I leaned against the camel, the hump was warm and could keep out the wind.When she was free, she took out a small bag and fiddled with it in her hand. It was the fetal hair that fell on the full moon day of Xian'er. She carried it with her and took it out when she wanted to see the child, which could relieve her thoughts.

When passing by Xiaoji, I bought a bronze mirror, which is exquisite and cute, only the size of a palm.She took it out and lit it on the fire. She has the kind of skin that is not easy to darken, but it is exposed to the wind and sun, and there are thin openings on the cheekbones, which are bright red at first glance.I found a lard jar and wiped my face randomly, and the pain eased a little. I pulled the thick blanket over my body and lay down, with the wind whistling in my ears all night, and the howling of wolves not far or near.I was a little scared at first, but then I couldn't resist and fell asleep, and I was lucky to wake up the next day safe and sound.

Packing up her things and going on the road, she was startled when she found a pool of blood on the sand while leading the horse. People and animals are not cared about in this kind of place, and it is difficult to get out if injured.She hurriedly checked the horses and camels, looked everywhere, all right, not even a piece of skin was broken, where did the blood come from?If you don't understand it, you don't understand it, it's important to hurry, and the felt is tied up and you are on the road again.

After another day of walking, we gradually arrived at Erenhot. Standing on the dam, we can see that the land of Khalkha is opposite the shelf erected by the garrison army.She tightened her belt, and led her horse and camel across.

If you want to cross the pass, you must have a document. Thanks to Qi Ye's help, the people on the day have made preparations, so you don't need to be panicked if you want to use it right now.

The guard raised his hand and looked her up and down, "Where did you come from?"

She said, "I came from Beijing and went to Ulaanbaatar to join my relatives."

The leader, Zuo Ling, flipped through the document and said with a sneer: "There is a war going on outside, and you are going to join your relatives, what kind of plot! I think it's just making up nonsense?"

She was a little anxious, but she couldn't rashly contradict her, and said with an apologetic smile: "It's not a lie, I really went to relatives. You see, my road ticket was issued by the imperial court, and it can't be faked."

Zuo Ling laughed, "Who knows if you stole it, and want to defect with your private goods?" The whip in his hand pointed at the horse and the camel, "What's on it? Come two people and take a look."

After a few soldiers rummaged through it, Dingyi understood that it was not so easy to get out, and the documents alone were not enough, you had to spend money to buy the way, or you would be planted as a thief, and you would be imprisoned and punished for a sentence.

Knowing the current affairs, she took out a bank note from her sleeve pocket, pulled Zuo Ling and stuffed it into his hand, "You keep this, it's not much, 20 taels, I'll drink tea for you and the soldiers to warm up. I I'm a good citizen, I don't know what defection is, because my family is gone, I only have a cousin who is doing business outside the customs, I have to go to him to find a job. Look at me, I look like this, no one defected, right? Just show mercy and let me go."

Zuo Ling saw that this kid was reasonable.There is not much income at the border, so we rely on the people who scrape in and out to get some oil and water. 20 taels, not too much, not too little, let’s force it between the teeth, it’s better than nothing.Because he quickly let go, "We didn't intend to make things difficult for you. The two armies are at war right now. The superiors have ordered that all passers-by be strictly interrogated. Please forgive me." , Gaomen said loudly twice, "It's fine as long as there's nothing suspicious, and what's the matter with planning to take apart the mattress? Stop it."

The two soldiers came back obediently, Ding Yi looked back and saw that they were in a mess, it was a pity that they didn't have any valuables.She cupped her hands at Zuo Ling, "I'm a timid soldier, and it's scary to fight a battle ahead. I'll ask you where the army is now, so I can avoid it."

Zuo Ling shook his head, "It's all in the hinterland of Khalkha. We're far away, and we heard a little bit sporadically, but it's not true. I heard it was in Delun a while ago, but I don't know if it's moved now. You go to Zamyn-Uud and ask the local people, those frontier people can speak Chinese, and they can be sure. If you go further, you can’t understand half a sentence of the Tartar language, you need to find someone, hang on .”

She hesitated for a while, and it was true that the language barrier was a big trouble.Just as he was about to inquire about the battle ahead, a cavalry troop approached from behind. He leaned forward and saw that there were only three or five people, a large cart, and dozens of horses behind him.

Na Zuo Ling must have been used to being favored by others, and he was very familiar with these horse dealers.Those people brought two jars of wine and stuffed some money, and he hooked up with others and called him a brother.

The soldiers at the wooden halberd stand returned the documents to her and sent her to pass, but she did not leave.Pulling up the sackcloth to cover his mouth and nose, he stepped forward and said to Zuo Ling, "Militarymen, these masters are going out of customs. Where are they going?"

This assistant leader just got her 20 taels of silver, which is very accommodating.She knew what she meant when she opened her mouth.The horse dealer headed by Chong said: "Old Huang, this little brother is going to Ulaanbaatar. You can take him along the way. He doesn't speak Tartar, so I'm afraid he won't be able to ask the way."

Those who run the rivers and lakes are quite moral, and they speak directly, "Don't dare to go out if you don't know the Tartar language? You can follow along, but the horse team does not bring idlers, and you have to help drink the horses and provide fodder. Can you do it?"

Dingyi said yes with a loud voice, "I know the rules, I am diligent in my hands and feet."

"That's good." He patted her on the shoulder, almost slapping half of her shoulder blade, "Take your skinny camel, let's go!"

So for the time being, I have been taken care of, but I have to be careful, a bunch of old men are not as gentle as Hongce.She tried her best to pretend to be vulgar, and she could imitate the inconspicuous appearance of San Qingzi and Xia Zhi, who grew up in the market.

The horse team has been heading north, and it is easier to walk on the road after passing the Gobi Desert. However, Khalkha is still very cold in spring. If you dare to sleep in the wild this month, you will definitely freeze to death.Lao Huang often walks on this road. It is clear where there is a checkpoint and when there is an inn.I went to live in a small town called Balang, and a group of people drank and ate meat in the lobby.The Mongolian people are a bold and unrestrained people. Ding Yi looked at the red-faced strong men around him, all of them spoke like a bell, and raised their hands like tigers and tigers. One can imagine how vigorous and resolute the little Man Fujin of Qiye's family is.

It's just that the battle is now going on, and the town is no longer as lively as it used to be. On the contrary, foreign merchants are more active.For example, horse dealers, this is a good job during the war. Horses are the foundation of grassland people. You don't need to drink, you can't live without horses.

A group of people came in amid the noise. Although they also wore robes and aprons, their actions were different from those of the Mongols, and they were more restrained and capable.Dingyi picked up the bowl and looked from the top of the bowl, those people sat down at the table without making a sound, with the sword resting on the right hand side.The leader unbuttoned his cloak, revealing the handsome face under the sable scarf, with a look in his eyes, Dingyi knew that he was the Thirteenth Lord.

Come so fast?There was a drum in her heart.what to do?The horse team was slow, and they caught up with them.It might not be easy to get in among them. These people are well-trained and don't need horses and fodder.Then you have to follow, and you have to be more careful. If you get caught, you will probably die in nine out of ten cases.

The next day I thanked Lao Huang and parted ways.She inquired about Joyle's direction, and set out on the road one step ahead of the Thirteenth Lord.Along the way, I was thinking about how to get them to take her with me, but after much deliberation, there was no way out, let's break the jar!After smearing their faces, the camels and horses were all driven away, and they squatted on the road they must pass.I vaguely saw someone coming, so I didn't have to be ashamed, and I was lying on the road, anyway, I made a big bet this time, success or failure depends on it.

Sure enough, I heard a few long whistles of reining in the horse, and someone said: "Go back to the master, there is a lying down in front, I don't know if he is dead or not."

She closed her eyes tightly and held her breath to listen.Thirteenth Master opened his mouth lightly, "Go over and have a look, and the dead ones will be dragged aside."

The two of them responded, got off their horses to wait and see, clasped their wrists and felt the arteries, and replied: "It's still warm, it's not dead yet."

Ding Yi secretly spat bad luck, you are dead!I only heard Thirteen say: "Give him a sip of wine to warm up his body, and let him go when he wakes up!"

Burning the knife into the mouth, it was so hot that she had tears in her eyes.After tossing and turning for a while, "Wake up slowly", ah, "Where is this?"

"He's a Han!" When meeting a fellow countryman on the border outside the Great Wall, he would always give him a little bit of a nudge.The guards reported back, and the man who reined in his horse was tall and asked, "How is it? Can you get up?"

Dingyi turned a carp upside down, knelt up and kowtowed: "Thank you for saving my life, if I hadn't met you, I would have died by now."

Thirteenth Master turned slightly and asked someone to help him up, "It's freezing and snowy, why are you lying on the road?"

She rubbed the back of her neck with a mournful face, "I came to seek refuge with my relatives, but my relatives couldn't find me. I was beaten unconscious on the way, and my horses and camels were robbed. This is a place with no front, no village, no store, I don’t speak Mongolian, so I don’t know what to do next.”

Thirteenth Lord looked at her suspiciously, "Bo Dun, give him a horse."

She waved her hands again and again, "I don't want your horse. I'm not familiar with the place here, so I can't go back to Daying. Please do me a favor and save people to the end. I'm willing to lead your horse as a long-term follower. You take me with you." Bar."

Thirteenth Lord was wrapped tightly, his warm hat was pressed low, and the fox fur on his collar covered most of his face, leaving only a pair of eyes outside.After thinking for a while, he said: "It is reasonable to say that you are unknown, so you should not be taken with you, but because you are a British citizen, if you are left behind, I am afraid that you will not survive, so the Lord will show mercy. Remember, Don’t ask what you shouldn’t ask, don’t look at what you shouldn’t, and just wait for me honestly. Bodun, I’ll leave it to you, let me watch over him. If you find any wrongdoing, you will definitely be executed.”

In response to Bodun's call, the brigade set off again, Ding Yi was so enraged that he quickly climbed on the horse and chased after him with a whip.

(End of this chapter)