Time passed in the blink of an eye.
When Li Muyang bid farewell to his family at Maple Forest Ferry and embarked on his journey to study in the distant Starry Sky, it was a beautiful spring day. The flowers were red, the grass was green, the willows were blowing in the wind, the air was mixed with the smell of earth, and there were fishes swimming in the West Lake.
It was already several months later when he returned to Tiandu. Winter had already arrived. The leaves were yellow and the chrysanthemums were in full bloom. The cold wind was as sharp as a knife. The wintersweet was enduring the wind and frost in the courtyard, sprouting tender buds.
Gongsun Yu and her husband Lu Qingming were standing under the eaves of the corridor talking, when they saw Jing 'er leading a beautiful youth dressed in a white robe and wearing a jade crown on his head walking towards them, both of them were momentarily stunned.
His eyes were like stars, and his brows were like swords.
His facial features were as sharp as knives and axes, and there was a faint smile at the corner of his mouth.
Under the guidance of the green-clothed girl, they passed through the garden. They were like immortals descending to the mortal world, stunning everyone.
The husband and wife looked at each other in disbelief.
The news they had received about Li Muyang in the past had all said that he was as black as charcoal and extremely ugly. She was the type that you wouldn't want to look at a second time after the first time.
When they announced their identities just now, they were so excited that they only cared about digesting the joy in their hearts and concealing their identities that they didn't pay special attention to Li Muyang's appearance.
Besides, even if he wanted to take a closer look, it would have been impossible.
Because Li Muyang had suffered a lot in the illusion, and after leaving the illusion he had a fierce battle with Unpredictable immortal and Strange Taoist, he changed into a brown soldier's robe and followed dozens of black-clad soldiers on their journey back to Tiandu.
Fearing that they would be ambushed again, they didn't dare to stop or delay at all. Every day, they would take a short break and eat some dry rations before continuing on their journey, not to mention the luxury of bathing and changing clothes.
"Too similar." Gongsun Yu's eyes stared unblinkingly at the handsome youth walking towards them, her left hand tightly grasping her husband's arm, her voice excited: "Too similar. It was too similar. Qingming, just like you when you were young. "
Lu Qingming also had a gratified look on his face as he said, "Like a pine, like a bamboo, a gentle gentleman. With such a son, what more can I ask for in life? "
"Qingming, this is our child. This is our son. As a mother … I'm really happy to see you. "
"You knew this would happen? Why did you do it in the first place? "Lu Qingming sighed. Recalling the conversation he had with his father just now, there was a trace of unnoticeable haze in his eyes.
Li Muyang walked over to Lu Qingming and Gongsun Yu, bowed deeply with both hands clasped in front: "I have made Uncle Lu and Aunt Lu wait for a long time, Muyang really feels guilty."
Gongsun Yu walked down the steps and reached out to hold Li Muyang's hand and said: "Not long. Soon after. Are you starving? Let's eat now. "
Lu Qingming had no time to stop it. He could only watch his wife treat Li Muyang as her own son.
If this goes on, I'm afraid I won't be able to hide it anymore, right? Lu Qingming thought worriedly.
After getting along with him along the way, Lu Qingming more or less had some understanding of Li Muyang's character. This was a young man who looked cheerful on the outside but was extremely proud and sensitive on the inside. He looked like he didn't care about anything, but deep down he was extremely traditional and filial. Along the way, he had mentioned his parents countless times. Of course, at that time he did not realize that his parents were Li Yan and Luo Chi who lived in the Lu mansion.
If he knew that he was the eldest son of the Lu Family, but because he was born disabled he was abandoned by the Lu Family in exchange for a healthy girl, what would his impression of the Lu Family be? What kind of impression would he have of the Lu mansion?
At that time, it most likely would not be tenderness, but hatred and roar, right?
"If I knew it would be like this, why did I do it in the first place?" Lu Qingming said with a deep sigh.
Li Muyang felt uncomfortable all over. This Madam Lu — — was too much.
How could she pull and tug at him like that?
Moreover, the way she looked at him was like she was looking at her own son. However, Li Muyang had seen their son before, and the way she looked at the little fatty was not as doting as he was.
Li Muyang suddenly broke out in a cold sweat, an extremely absurd thought forming in his mind.
"They wouldn't think — — that I and Lu Qiji have an improper classmate relationship, and see me as a future son-in-law, right?"
The more he thought about it, the more he felt the possibility was very high, and the more he felt restless.
It was impossible for him and Lu Qiji, but Li Muyang could not say such words to them.
Gongsun Yu put all her attention on Li Muyang, pulled Li Muyang to sit on a small table, and then knelt beside him to help him cut the meat and pour the wine.
The West Wind Kingdom implemented a separate meal system when entertaining distinguished guests. Everyone had a small table, and on the table were placed food, meat, wine and other food.
Lu Qingming sat on a small table opposite Li Muyang, looking at his wife who was kneeling beside Li Muyang, and said softly: "Xiao Yu, let Muyang do it himself — — you're making him uncomfortable."
Li Muyang hurriedly raised his cup and said: "Uncle Lu, I toast you."
Lu Qingming raised his cup, and after raising it, he and Li Muyang drank the wine together.
Father and son drinking wine together, but unable to acknowledge each other, this feeling was really — — very wonderful.
Seeing the wine stains on the corners of Li Muyang's mouth, Gongsun Yu hurriedly took out a handkerchief to wipe the wine stains off Li Muyang's mouth. "Drinking on an empty stomach is harmful to the body, quickly eat something to fill the stomach."
Li Muyang really wanted to cry but no tears came out.
He thought to himself that they must see him as a future son-in-law.
If they asked his mother for his hand in marriage, his parents most likely would not object.
No, when I go back I have to greet my father and mother, no matter what I have to refuse — —
Gongsun Yu suddenly thought of something, beckoned a servant over, and whispered a few words in her ear.
The servant took a glance at Li Muyang, turned around and quickly left.
When she returned again, she was followed by a little servant girl holding a tray with both hands.
The servant girl knelt on the ground, lifting the tray to Gongsun Yu's side.
Gongsun Yu opened an antique box on the tray, took out a ring-shaped jade piece from inside, and handed it to Li Muyang. "I always felt something was missing. Now I remember, Muyang's waist is missing an ornament. This piece of jade was brought from home, and now I give it to you. Muyang hang it around your waist, as an ornament. "
"— —"
Li Muyang's heart was ice-cold.
Is this my betrothal gift?
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Because of the cold weather, people habitually ate to eat dinner early, soak their feet, and then curl up in bed to sleep.
Because of his mother's illness, he had no appetite these days.
His father was still on duty in the front courtyard. Li Shinian heated up the leftover chicken soup at noon, and then brought it to his mother Luo Chi's bedside.
Luo Chi shook her head, saying: "Shinian, eat the chicken soup. Don't waste it. I have no appetite. "
"Mother, just eat a little." Li Shinian looked at his mother's thin face, feeling extremely uncomfortable. However, there was no abnormality on the outside, as usual she had a mischievous look, and said with a grin: "I don't dare to drink the soup. If I drink the soup I'll be as fat as a pig. Look at my face, isn't it a lot fatter than before? "
Luo Chi looked lovingly at her daughter, smiled and said: "It's good to be fat. It's healthy to be fat. "
"Hmph, I don't want to be fat. I won't look good if I'm fat. I met Xiaoxin today, she's thinner than when she was in Jiangnan. Her face is like a melon seed. Very beautiful. "Li Shinian said with a pout.
Sure enough, hearing Li Shinian mention Cui Xiaoxin, Luo Chi's interest was piqued, and she asked in a weak voice: "Where did you and Xiaoxin go to play today?"
"Today we went to Ling Jiu Temple, there are a lot of birds there, it's very beautiful. Mother, when you get better I'll take you to see it. "Li Shinian said with a smiling face.
"Good." Luo Chi nodded. "If your brother is there, we'll go together as a family."
Li Shinian's heart felt like it was being clenched in the hands of someone, he said with a smile: "Mother, I have an appointment with Xiaoxin to go to Thousand Buddha Temple tomorrow to pray for brother. I heard that the Bodhisattva of Thousand Buddha Temple is very efficacious. If we sincerely pray, Bodhisattva will definitely send brother back. "
"That's a good thing." Luo Chi said with a nod. "In order to show my sincerity, I'll go with you tomorrow."
Li Shinian was anxious and said: "Mother, the journey to Thousand Buddha Temple is far, and your body is not well, how can you take the long way? Don't worry, Xiaoxin and I will definitely ask brother to come back. "
"What's a few steps? If it can bring your brother back, I'll even crawl over. "Luo Chi said with a determined face.
"Mother …"
"Okay. It's settled. "Luo Chi said stubbornly. "My body is not in the way. The sooner we make a wish to Bodhisattva, the sooner your brother can come back, right? "
"Then drink this bowl of soup first." Li Shinian handed the bowl over and said: "Otherwise, I won't let you go."
This time, Luo Chi no longer refused. She picked up the bowl and gulped down the soup.
"Can we go now?" Luo Chi looked at her daughter and asked with a face full of expectation.
"Yes." Li Shinian nodded and agreed. He thought that his mother's illness was a psychological one. If he took her out for a walk, it might be good for her body.
Li Shinian accompanied Luo Chi and talked for a while. Seeing that Luo Chi was sleepy, he helped her to sleep, blew out the lamp and walked out of the room.
Standing under the eaves of the corridor, he saw a handsome youth in white standing in front of the window.
Li Shinian, with a vigilant look on her face, secretly gathered strength in her fist and shouted: "Who are you? How dare you break into the Lu Mansion at night. Don't you want to live? "
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