Sure enough, the yamen officers who were originally entrenched on the mountain road to the village suddenly retreated silently. Even the torches were quietly extinguished. No one knew what they were doing. Lin Wanrong snorted. A cold light flashed in his eyes, but he did not answer.
"Elaine, Elaine!" A young Mido with a hatchet came from the village and called around.
It was the Miao boy called Kun San. Elaine stood up and greeted, "Brother Kun San, we are here!"
Kun San walked over quickly. Looking at Lin Wanrong standing beside Elaine with a smile, he could not help but snort angrily, "Elaine, the yamen's people have retreated. Uncle Bu Yi asked me to call you!"
"Retreated?!" Elaine frowned and said in confusion, "Brother Alin killed Wu. Why did the yamen leave just like that?!"
Kun San shook his head, "Wu didn't die. His face was smashed and he fainted. Uncle woke him up and sent him back to the yamen!"
"Didn't die?!" Elaine's face turned red. She and her father were both Miao doctors. They should be able to tell if a person was dead or alive. It was a pity that it happened so suddenly. She was so flustered that she only cared about running away with Brother Alin. She forgot about this. Looking at Lin Wanrong's smiling face, the girl glared fiercely, "Do you also know that Wu didn't die?"
"No, absolutely not!" Lin Wanrong hurriedly waved her hand. After spending some time with this girl from the Miao family, she had a good understanding of her personality. This girl was a headstrong person. "When I make a move, I only care about beating him to my heart's content. I don't care about his life or death!"
Elaine nodded and said with a smile, "That's good. Father is calling us. Brother Alin, let's go home! "
She pulled Lin Wanrong and was about to leave. Kun San hurriedly stopped in front of her, "Elaine, uncle only asked me to call you. He didn't mention the Hua family!"
The young man was deeply estranged from Lin Wanrong. He stared at him with an extremely unfriendly gaze. The girl could not help but frown, "Brother Kun San. What are you talking about? Is this the way we treat guests in Miao Village? I want your father and uncle Dewang to know about this. He's going to beat you up again! "
Hearing this, Kun San did not dare to speak anymore, as if he was extremely afraid. The girl smiled and comforted him: "Brother Kun San, don't worry, I won't tell Uncle Dewang. But don't make things difficult for Brother Alin. He's a good man and has never harmed our Hmong Village! Don't you think so? "
It was obvious that the young man from the Miao Family was no match for Elaine. After being comforted by her words, he became obedient and did not dare to say anything more. Lin Wanrong smiled as he watched. This young girl from the Miao Family looked delicate, but in the Reflecting Moon Dock, she was also a shrewd person.
Bu Yi's father's stilt house was in the middle of the village. Large wooden stakes were erected along the slope of the hillside, and a two-story wooden building was built on top of the stakes. The roof is a double slope. The uppermost floor was used to store food and sundries, while the lower floor was used to store sundries and livestock.
In the past few years, the government had imposed heavy taxes and levies, and the Miao family's livestock had long been sold out. The storeroom on the roof where food was stored was also empty. Bu Yi and a few other old men from the Miao Family had been waiting at the door for a long time. When they saw Lin Wanrong coming, they hurriedly went forward to greet him: "The Reflecting Moon Dock welcomes our distinguished guest from afar!"
This was the custom of the Hmong Village. Whenever there was a distinguished guest from afar, the whole village, young and old, would welcome them together. They would slaughter chickens and sheep, and the elders would toast and sing to show their respect. However, the situation tonight was special. The government came to disturb them, and their lives were in danger, so Elaine brought Brother Alin and rushed directly into the village. Everything was naturally simple.
Lin Wanrong hurriedly cupped his fists: "Not at all, not at all. Bu Yi's father and uncles are too polite!"
"Third Brother!" Si De stood behind the elders of the Hmong Village and was waving at him. Elaine looked at him apologetically: "Brother Alin, I only found one of your two friends. I don't know where the other one went!"
Lin Wanrong hurriedly laughed: "It's okay. Brother Gao went to the mountain to keep watch. He will come to us in a few days. You don't have to worry!"
They followed Bu Yi's father into the stilt house. Although the house was simple and shabby, it was tidy and clean. A delicate and pretty Miao Family woman used a bamboo basin to carry clear water. There was a branch inserted in the middle of the basin. She bowed and placed it in front of Lin Wanrong.
"Mother!" Elaine hurriedly stood beside her and pointed at Lin Wanrong and said a few words. The mother looked at the distinguished guest and whispered in her daughter's ear. He did not know what she said. Elaine looked anxious. She hurriedly pointed at him and chattered a few words. Only then did the mother look better.
The mother and daughter were talking in the Miao language. Lin Wanrong could not understand a single word. However, their eyes kept looking at him, which made him feel uncomfortable.
He did not understand any of the rules of the Hmong Village. Elaine's mother placed the clear water in front of him. He did not know what it meant. Could it be for him to wash his face? What was this branch used for? Was it used as a towel? He hesitated for a long time and finally scooped up a handful of water. When he was about to splash it on his face, Elaine chuckled and stopped him, "Brother Lin, this is our Miao Family's custom of 'removing dust'. It's specially used to welcome guests who come from afar. It's not for washing your face."
She picked up the branch and dipped it in a few drops of water. She then brushed it on his body to 'remove dust'. Lin Wanrong then came to his senses. His old face blushed. He hurriedly imitated her and splashed a few drops of water on his body.
The people in the Hmong Village could not help but laugh when they saw the clumsy Hua Family member. Elaine stood beside him and could not stop giggling. The awkwardness in Lin Wanrong's heart was incomparably unparalleled. After much difficulty, she finally finished 'removing the dust' and landed on her seat. Bu Yi's father said gratefully, "Guest, today you've acted righteously and stood up for our Hmong Village. The entire Reflecting Moon Dock is extremely grateful!"
"You're too kind. I was reckless and almost brought disaster to the village. I'm really ashamed!" Lin Wanrong cupped his fists and sighed.
His attack was not light, and he almost hacked that man surnamed Wu to death. It was indeed true that he brought disaster upon himself. Elaine looked at her father's remorseful expression and hurriedly said, "Father, why did those officials retreat for no reason at all?"
Bu Yi looked skinny and inconspicuous. However, it went without saying that he was smart, capable, and experienced to be able to become the Red Miao Village Master of Moon Reflection Dock. Bu Yi's father glanced at Lin Wanrong and nodded meaningfully, "It should be the blessing of a noble person! Guest, don't you think so?! "
"Really?! I'm not sure! "Lin Wanrong laughed shamelessly.
Bu Yi said while smiling, "Elaine's mother, what are you waiting for? Our guest has come from afar. Where's our sake? Serve it quickly! "
The mother responded and glanced at her daughter before looking at her husband. She dared not move her feet for a long time. Bu Yi glared at her, "What's wrong?!"
Elaine let out an "ah" and clutched the bamboo tube in her hand. She blushed and hurriedly lowered her head, "Father. I. I … "
Lin Wanrong was stunned. When he saw the embroidered tube, he suddenly realized that the sake that Elaine sent up the mountain was stolen from her father. He had already gulped it down in a few mouthfuls. Where would there be more?
This little sister! He was extremely moved. He hurriedly stood up and protected Elaine behind him, "Father, you're welcome. I'm not thirsty at all! "
Looking at the bamboo tube in his daughter's hand and her blushing cheeks hidden behind the Hua family, Bu Yi was stunned for a long time. He suddenly shook his head and let out a long sigh, 'What do you mean you're not thirsty? You've already drunk it!!'
The father was silent for a long time and did not say anything. He only looked at him as if he wanted to see through him.
Lin Wanrong could not stand his vicious gaze. He hurriedly said, "By the way. Bu Yi, father, how long does it take to walk from here to Five Lotus Peak's Jade Fall Dock?! "
"Take the nearest mountain road. Although it's a little steep, it's only four or five days of walking. "Bu Yi's father glanced at him," Guest, you're also going to Five Lotus Peak to participate in the Flower Mountain Festival? "
How could Lin Wanrong have the nerve to say that he was going on a blind date with the saintess? He hurriedly smiled, "Not at all, not at all, I'm just going to take a look!"
The Miao elder nodded, "Just right, our village's Mido and Migai are going. There are dozens of people. Why don't you all go together! September 3rd, it's only a few days away. We should leave early tomorrow morning. "
Lin Wanrong was a headless fly in Xuzhou government. He was worried about not being able to find the way. Hearing that there were so many people going together, it was exactly what he wanted. He happily nodded.
"Guest, you beat up the district magistrate's son today." Bu Yi frowned, "It's too eye-catching to walk with us in such a luxurious outfit. If you don't mind, why don't you change into a Miao outfit and go on your way. "
Change into a Miao outfit? This idea was really good! Lin Wanrong clapped his hands and smiled, "That's good. I'll also be the Miao family's Mido! Father, Kun San, you guys have to take care of me! "
In this era, the Miao people had been oppressed for a long time. Their social status was extremely low. Why would a normal Hua family member wear a Miao outfit and become a Miao person? But in Lin Wanrong's heart, he did not have such a thought. China had hundreds of ethnic groups living in harmony. Everyone was brothers and sisters. How could they be divided into three, six or nine ranks just because of the difference in culture?
It was unexpected that he agreed so readily. Yi Lian was overjoyed. Bu Yi smiled while Kun San glared and snorted.
The father glanced at his daughter, "Girl, are you going this time?!"
"I, I don't know!" Yi Lian lowered her head, turned and ran.
Bu Yi snorted and looked at Lin Wanrong, "Then it's settled. It's getting late. Please rest first."
According to the rules of the Miao stockade village, there was supposed to be a big banquet to welcome guests from afar. But firstly, the Reflecting Moon Dock was really too poor to cook. Secondly, Bu Yi's father was angry. So this most important step was simply skipped. They directly arranged for the guests to sleep.
In the two-story attic, Bu Yi's family lived downstairs. The upstairs was left for the guests. The room was quiet and tidy. It was very comfortable with a mattress spread on warm hay.
Thinking of setting off to Five Lotus Peak tomorrow morning, Lin Wanrong's heart was excited and anxious. He could not sleep. He simply pushed open the door and went out.
The stilt house was built against the mountain. From the top floor, one could step over the hillside with just one step. The cold moonlight shone on the forest and the ground. It was cool.
"Brother Lin!" A gentle voice sounded behind him. He turned his head and saw Yi Lian holding a set of men's clothes of the Miao family in her hand. She looked at him with a smile.
"It's Yi Lian!" Lin Wanrong laughed, "It's so late. Why haven't you slept yet?!"
The girl shook her head, "I have to leave early tomorrow. My mother has to pack a lot of things for me! This is my father's clothes. If you don't mind, you can wear it and see if it fits? "
The clothes were folded neatly and properly. There was also some fragrance of mugwort. Lin Wanrong was stunned. Bu Yi's father's clothes? He's so thin. Can I wear it? It was just that the reality was far from what he imagined. The clothes seemed to be brand new. When he put it on, it was neither too big nor too small, neither too long nor too short. It was just right.
Yi Lian seemed to be able to see through his surprise. She couldn't help but laugh, "This is my father's clothes when he was young! Let me tell you, my father was very handsome when he was young. He was as tall as you and looked as good when he smiled. All the Mimai in the nine villages and eighteen docks liked him — "
No way. Lin Wanrong was dumbfounded. Looking at Bu Yi's skinny appearance today, could it be that he was as suave and handsome as I am today? The contrast was too big!
"So, Bu Yi's father was a heartthrob?" He nodded with a smile and turned around proudly. He looked at himself in Miao clothes, "Then how did your mother conquer your father?!"
He used the word conquer. The girl giggled. He had guessed it right by accident. It turned out that many of the Miao family had a single wife. Most of the property was inherited by the man. However, the housewife enjoyed high power and status in the family. There was no lack of examples of lionesses.
Elaine looked at the way he was dressed in Miao attire and chuckled, "My Ah Mu was also a famous handsome Mimai in a hundred miles back then, the mountain songs she sang could attract hundreds of birds! When my father heard her singing, he stopped doing any work. He didn't gather firewood, he didn't push the boat, he didn't even eat. He hid behind her stilt house and listened to her singing. There was one time, he hid for three days and three nights and didn't go down the mountain! My mother found him and looked at him pitifully. She gave him a bowl of millet rice! Who knew after my father finished his meal. He refused to leave and hid on the mountain. My mother couldn't do anything about it. She could only send him food every meal. Then — "
Lin Wanrong laughed. The love of the Miao family was really wonderful. It was the most simple and the most romantic.
He had just put on the Miao clothes and was curious. He touched the clothes up and down and his eyes fell on his waist. He said in surprise, "Hey, this belt is so unique!"
Yi Lian said softly, "It is unique, but you have to be careful!"
"Careful? Careful of what? "Lin Wanrong's eyes widened.
The girl smiled shyly, "This is called a jade belt. According to our Miao family custom, if a man and a woman like each other, they will give each other a belt as a token of love! So. This jade belt. You should give it to the Mimchai you like! If other Mimchai give you a jade belt, if you don't like it. You must not accept it! "
So that was the case. The Miao family had so many rules. If you were not careful, you would make a mistake! Lin Wanrong wiped the sweat on his forehead, "So you also have a jade belt on your clothes?"
Yi Lian nodded. A few patches of bright red appeared on her face. She carefully tidied up his Miao clothes and looked at him silently for a while. Then she smiled and said, "No wonder my mother said that father looks the best in these clothes. I finally understand now! My father only wore this dress once when he got married! "
"No way?!" Lin Wanrong was shocked and hurriedly took off the clothes. Yi Lian quickly stopped him, "What are you doing?!"
Lin Wanrong hurriedly waved his hand, "Yi Lian, you can't do that. It's too much!"
The young girl shook her head, "This is the best clothes in our village. I begged my mother for a long time before she was willing to give it to me! If you don't wear it, I don't know what clothes to find for you! "
"This, this —" Brother Alin was dumbfounded.
Yi Lian burst out laughing, "Brother Alin, do you know what my mother said the first time she saw you?!"
The mother and daughter muttered in Miao language for a long time. Who knew what they were talking about. Seeing him shake his head, the young girl giggled, "She said, looking at your face, she knew that you are the most cunning Hua family man. You must be glib, sloppy, and not a good person. She told me not to be fooled by you, not to be fooled by you!"
Brother Alin's sweat flowed down his face! This mother who sang mountain songs really had a pair of sharp eyes. She was very good at judging people.
"I told my mother that it's not like that. You are a good person, I know it! I told my mother about you. My mother said that it's even worse. You, a Hua family man, will eat people without spitting out the bones. You scared her, haha — "
The young girl laughed so hard that she bent forward and back. Lin Wanrong scratched his ears and cheeks. Why does my mother think so badly of me? What eating people without spitting out the bones? Am I such a bad person? I don't have a pure friendship with Yi Lian!
Yi Lian looked at his sad face and finally stopped laughing, "Brother Alin, don't worry. This dress has been at the bottom of the box for many years! Since Father wore it once when he got married, Mother won't let him wear it again! "
"Why?!" He was stunned.
"Mother said that she is afraid that Father will hook up with other girls after wearing this dress!"
Ah?! Lin Wanrong was dumbfounded. Is Bu Yi's father really that charming?! The Miao family is really interesting. He laughed, "If that's the case, then I will wear it no matter what!"
Yi Lian said softly, "Then you can only wear it once!"
She hung up the chopper and walked back and forth a few steps. She really had the aura of the Miao family's Mito. The young girl smiled and nodded.
Lin Wanrong suddenly remembered something, "By the way, Yi Lian, Bu Yi's father asked you if you want to go to the Flower Mountain Festival. Why don't you know? Didn't you tell me that you will go?! "
Yi Lian's cheeks turned red, "In the past, Father forced me to get married and rushed me to the Flower Mountain Festival. I have never gone! I didn't plan to go this time. It's just that Brother Alin has no one to lead the way, so I went to have a look! "
It turned out to be the same as me, just to "have a look"! Lin Wanrong said mysteriously, "I understand. You must have someone you like in the stockade, so you don't want to go to the Flower Mountain Festival! Well, Kun San is a good young man. He is a good match for you! "
"Kun San?" The young girl shook her head and said, "Why are you talking about Brother Kun San? I grew up with him since I was a child. He is like my brother. You are the only one who can make wild guesses! Brother Alin, if I want to like someone, he must be like my father, different from the rest! "
Bu Yi's father really became an idol! Lin Wanrong laughed. The more he got along with the Miao family, the more he felt that they were cute.
The stockade was lonely, the moonlight was like water, and the leisurely breeze blew, making people feel relaxed and happy. The peace and tranquility of the soul that he felt here was something that could not be given elsewhere.
Lin Wanrong was silent for a long time, and suddenly said, "Yi Lian, you are Bai Ling from Miao Village. Can you teach me to sing?!"
Yi Lian blinked, "You want to learn to sing? Oh, I see. After all, you still want to go to the Flower Mountain Festival to sing! Brother Alin, do you really have a favorite mimi in our Miao Village?! You want to learn to sing for her?! "
"I will tell you again very seriously. The mimi I like is the saintess. Look, you don't believe me again?!"
You are so serious! Yi Lian covered her mouth and giggled, "Is this the person you like? All the mimi in Miao Village, who doesn't like the saintess?! Okay, okay, if you want to learn, I will teach you. Don't find so many reasons! But other people start learning at the age of six. You are so old now, I can't guarantee what I can teach you! "
He chuckled, "As long as I try my best. I guess the saintess doesn't expect me to sing like a lark!"
"You keep talking about the saintess, as if it's true!" Yi Lian muttered in a low voice and jumped up angrily, "If you want to learn to sing, please come early tomorrow! I am leaving! "
She left as soon as she said she would. Her footsteps were fast, and the floor was thumping loudly. Lin Wanrong shook his head helplessly, feeling that it was quite funny.
The mountains and water had long been hidden in the night and could not be seen clearly. Tomorrow morning, he would set off for Five Lotus Peak. Sister An was close at hand! What was she doing on such a beautiful night?
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