During this period, the whole world was full of discussions about the old case of the Qin family and Xuanying. The old case had passed for too long, and the court punished only the Qin family back then. Things like ransacking their homes, demoting their status, and being slaves and prostitutes were nothing like ordinary people. relationship, they can't feel the specific pain, they can only start from their own point of view.

So even though everyone feels sorry for what happened to the descendants of the Qin family, they still have to reprimand them for their ruthlessness. People cannot involve others just because they are innocent. There is nothing wrong with revenge, but you want to shake the foundation of the dynasty and let the world follow To be buried with him is treason, and the royal family has already admitted their mistake. You also killed those treacherous ministers who framed Qin Zhong, so why are you still obsessed with it?

Jiang Mu didn't want to express any opinions on this kind of thing, he chose a small road at random, left all the trivial matters behind him, and left Linzhou City in the afterglow of dusk.

*

The morning light is faint, and a merchant ship is sailing along the stream above the river.

Jiang Mu got up early, and the guests on the boat were still asleep. He was already standing on the deck watching the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river, and his thin figure looked even more ethereal in the morning mist.

"Mr. Jiang?"

A tender and tender voice came from behind, Jiang Mu turned around and looked over, the person who called him was a little girl in a wheelchair, and that person was... Yu Lian'er?

He turned around and the other party just saw his face, and couldn't help being pleasantly surprised: "It's really Mr. Jiang, what a coincidence, Mr. Jiang."

Chen Er, who was standing beside him, also nodded to him, "Long time no see, Mr. Jiang."

This is no stranger to the combination of Lori and the strong man. They were another victim of the black shop in the small town before. Jiang Mu remembered that after the two separated from them, they returned to Jianjue Villa.

Jiang Mu nodded slightly: "It's really been a long time."

"Why is Mr. Jiang here?" Yu Lian'er asked.

Jiang Mu said: "Just wander around."

"Turn around?" Yu Lian'er was a little puzzled, but then she understood, and she knew about Xuan Ying after thinking about it, because they had gotten along with her before, and it was hard for them to say anything, Yu Lian'er changed the subject and asked, "Listen to Xuan Ying before?" Master said that he would go to the Western Regions to gather herbs, so after such a long time, Master De Ning should be fine now, right?"

Jianjue Villa has a good relationship with the Buddhist sect. Yu Lian'er and her father visited Dening before, and the two of Jiang Mu didn't hide it when they were in the small town last time.

Jiang Mu nodded: "It's all right."

Yu Lian'er smiled and said, "That's good."

Chen Er on the side was a little embarrassed: "It's really a blessing to meet Mr. Jiang on the road this time. If Mr. Jiang has nothing important, can I... have a heartfelt request."

"But it doesn't matter."

Chen Er seemed to have made up his mind, he gritted his teeth and said, "Please also ask Mr. Jiang to come back to Jianjue Villa with us."

"Oh? But someone is sick?"

Most of the people who can take the initiative to find him here are to see a doctor. After all, he relies on medical skills in this world.

Yu Lian'er sighed softly, her small appearance suddenly became a little more sad: "It's my mother's illness. I was visiting with my second uncle in Caocheng, but I suddenly received a letter from my second sister's family the day before yesterday, saying that it was my mother's illness." Heavy, now we are rushing back, this waterway is more convenient than others.”

Jiang Mu didn't have anywhere to go, he stayed here just waiting for Xuan Ying's business, and walked around to pass the time. Since he knew the other party and they wanted him, it didn't matter if he took a walk, so he agreed to go with him. They returned to Jianjue Villa.

*

There are many well-known families in this Jianghu, and Jianjue Villa is one of them. The villa has a history of nearly 300 years and has a prosperous population. However, the fame started from Yu Lian'er's great-grandfather and has continued to this day. Her father He is also a well-known master of rivers and lakes. When Jiang Mu came to the villa, he was the one who received him.

Yu Lian'er's father is named Yu Yingren, a man who looks very elegant, even looks like a weak scholar, but I heard that he is better at big swords, and his sword skills are superb.

"Mr. Jiang, please accept the next obeisance!"

The first thing he did when he entered the door was a ninety-degree bow. Jiang Mu was about to feel that the other party's appearance did not match the rumors, and was suddenly speechless by this move.

"...You are welcome, Master Yuzhuang."

Yu Yingren waved her hands indifferently: "Where to talk, where to talk."

Jiang Mu saved Yu Lian'er before, and Yu Yingren was grateful for it, and wanted to thank him in person, but he never had a chance to meet him. Today, the savior came to the door, and he had to thank him for everything.

"Mr. Jiang has been working hard, why don't you go to the guest room to rest for a while? I will go to the kitchen and get some good wine and food, so that I can clean up the dust for my husband. Today we will not go home until we are drunk!"

Jiang Mu stopped him for him: "I heard that Mrs. Yu was ill, Miss Yu was worried all the way, why don't I go and see Mrs. Yu first?"

Yu Lian'er and the others haven't told Yu Yingren the reason for Jiang Mu's visit. Yu Yingren thought it was just a simple benefactor coming to the door, but after hearing his words, she suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

"Oh, really, I'm so busy and confused. It turns out that the husband came here for this matter." Yu Yingren was a little embarrassed, "I didn't know that Feng'er sent the letter, which made Lian'er afraid. In fact, Madam's illness is almost cured, Doctor Hua came here a few days ago..."

Doctor Hua is a well-known doctor in Jianghu, but it is said that it is difficult to meet. At this time, Jiang Mu also understands that during their journey, there is already a doctor who treats Mrs. Yu.

After hearing this, Yu Lian'er and Chen Er were also in a dilemma. Is this a waste of time?

She lowered her head and tugged at Jiang Mu's sleeve, "Mr. Jiang... Lian'er has troubled you."

Jiang Mu gently stroked her head: "It's okay, it's fine if Ma'am is okay."

But what he said made Yu Lian'er feel ashamed even more, as if he had delayed the other party's itinerary, Jiang Mu looked at Yu Yingren next to him: "I have nowhere to go right now, I wonder if I can disturb you for a while at Guishanzhuang."

"Naturally," Yu Yingren immediately responded, "It's an honor for Mr. Jianjue to come to Jianjue Villa. Don't bother me, it's really out of the ordinary. I'll let the servants prepare."

Yu Yingren walked away in a panic, looking from behind she looked a bit reckless, Yu Lian'er raised her head and asked softly, "Is Mr. Jiang really all right?"

Jiang Mu shook his head: "No, just waiting for time."

Yu Lian'er didn't know how long he was going to wait, but even though she was young, she also knew not to ask what shouldn't be asked.

"Then Lian'er will accompany you around the village during these days?"

"Well, that's fine too."

After the accommodation was arranged, Yu Lian'er was pushed by Chen Er to see Mrs. Yu in the backyard. Jiang Mu didn't follow, but stayed in the room to rest. After all, it turned out that he fell to the ground first, Jiang Mu looked calm, and drank the wine slowly, surrounded by shocked eyes, Chen Er's eyes were eager to try, but in the end he also lay under the table with Yu Yingren.

On the second day, the drinker was still silent in his sleep.

Yu Lian'er, who can't drink, and Jiang Mu, who can't drink a thousand cups, have already started a one-day tour of Jianjue Villa.

*

Jianjue Mountain Villa occupies a large area, and the scenery of the back mountain is particularly beautiful. They went up the mountain for a stroll, and then went down the mountain for a walk, and unknowingly came to a countryside, which is also under the jurisdiction of the mountain villa. Grain is grown on patches of fertile fields. The scene is magnificent and peaceful.

Walking on the field path, Jiang Mu said: "The accents of these people are somewhat different, aren't they locals?"

Yu Lian'er nodded: "Yes, this place is called An Village. It was built by my grandfather. Most of the people living in it are homeless people. They can be found anywhere in the world. I heard that they are always in trouble."

"Are you here to join Jianjue Villa?"

"Well, as long as they have a clean background and can work for Jianjue, the villa will give them a place to live."

Jiang Mu nodded slightly: "It's a good thing."

After hearing this, Yu Lian'er grinned, and suddenly seemed to think of something, and said: "By the way, there is a Grandpa You in An Village. The sugar cakes he makes are very delicious, sweet but not greasy. Would you like to see them, sir?" one look?"

Her eyes were full of expectations, children's mentality is sometimes easy to guess, Jiang Mu followed her words and replied: "Okay, let's go and have a look."

"Yeah!" Yu Lian'er nodded her head, happily leading the way for him, waving her little hands happily.

The place was not far away, and the two came to the front of the house within the time of a cup of tea. Every house in An Village was similar, and it looked neat and tidy, and it was indeed peaceful and leisurely.

Yu Lian'er called softly outside the house: "Grandpa You?"

Soon a head popped out of the room, with gray hair and a rather hale and hearty appearance.

"Miss? Why are you here today? Did you just come back from another place?"

The two obviously knew each other well, Yu Lian'er said with a smile: "I miss Grandpa You's candy cake, by the way, Grandpa You is Mr. Jiang, Lian'er's savior."

The incident in the black shop was a sensation, and Grandpa You also heard about it. He was terrified at the time, but now seeing Jiang Mu who rescued Yu Lian'er, his expression was as excited as Yu Yingren's yesterday.

"Okay, okay, grandpa is going to make sugar cakes, let's eat here today, Mr. Jiang, don't be disgusted." Grandpa You came out to entertain him warmly, and Jiang Mu had no choice but to nod in response.

He went into the house to get busy, Jiang Mu and Yu Lian'er were sitting in the courtyard, after a while Jiang Mu asked: "This old gentleman is also someone who went to Jianjue Villa?"

"Yes, Grandpa You told me before that his family used to be in Gyeongju, but later they were killed. Many people died in the village, and only Grandpa You and a few villagers were left. My grandfather was still alive at that time, and he When I met them when I went out to walk in the rivers and lakes, I felt pity and placed them here."

"Distressed? Drought, or flood? Or encountered a disease?" Jiang Mu just asked casually while chatting, but he didn't expect Yu Lian'er's next words to suddenly alert him.

"Neither, Mr. Jiang, have you heard of male and female demons?"

"..." Jiang Mu raised his head and looked at her quietly, his expression became a little focused, "I have heard that they have committed countless evils, and they were exterminated by righteous people 20 years ago."

Yu Lian'er said: "Yes, Grandpa You's village was destroyed by the devils, about... 25 years ago."

25?Jiang Mu narrowed his eyes slightly, at this moment Grandpa You just came out with a small plate of fried sugar cakes.

"Come on, come on, the sugar cake is delicious while it's hot." He put the small plate on the small table, and was about to let Jiang Mu taste it, and the latter said: "I came to Ancun today, and I heard from Miss Yu that I live here Everyone has suffered misfortune, but now I can see that everyone is living in peace and prosperity, and it is also very emotional."

After hearing this, Grandpa You sat down and sighed a little: "Mr. Jiang is right, and he is also grateful for the protection given to us by the villa. This journey has not been easy."

"Some time ago, when I was in the Buddhist sect, Master De Ning told me about the old story of the male and female demons. Today, Miss Yu said that the old man was also killed by the demons. I wonder if you can tell the secret."

Master Dening's reputation is well known all over the world, Jiang Mu took the initiative to mention him, and those scruples in Grandpa You's heart were instantly dispelled.

"Master De Ning is our benefactor. He helped us avenge our blood hatred." Grandpa You was a little emotional, and he sighed after a while, "Those things are not really secret, alas, maybe it's because of bad luck." , Somehow our village was targeted by the devil, and Tucun...is really a nightmare."

Jiang Mu thought for a while and asked: "Do you still remember the appearance of those two devils at that time? Is the woman among them pregnant?"

"Pregnant?" Grandpa You was a little puzzled, "Hiss, it's hard to say, I didn't see the old man clearly, I just remembered living in panic at that time, how could I dare to look up and look at them carefully, but..."

"But what?"

"Those demons snatched away the children in the village, as if they were going to practice some kind of sorcery, but those children were later found in mass graves, and died tragically one by one. I don't know if they practiced sorcery or not. .”

"They took the kids."

"Yes, old man, I still remember the youngest son of the granddaughter-in-law's family next door. He was snatched away less than seven days after he was born. There are about a hundred other children in the village. Alas, that child is so young, it's really pitiful , I went to see him on the day he was born." Grandpa You seemed to be lost in memory, his expression full of regret, "The child is white and tender, and he looks smart. By the way, he has a small flower on his back. The red flower is very delicate, we all say that the Sun family is blessed, this child may be a star of civil and martial arts, God will mark him."

Jiang Mu then asked, "Are all the kidnapped children dead?"

Grandpa You frowned: "This... there should be no one alive. There were too many people who died at that time, too many, and there were only a few adults who survived. No one wants to mention those sad things..."

He really couldn't remember, and Jiang Mu didn't ask any more questions. Once the topic was over, Grandpa You continued to work in the kitchen.

After having dinner at his house, Jiang Mu took Yu Lian'er back to the villa, originally planning to stay in Jianjue Villa for a while.

But he didn't stay any longer, and hurried on the road after saying goodbye, and no one knew where he went.

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