Siberian wood bone

The person asking to see him outside the door is indeed Master's servant - I have never seen him in Qiyue City, but Master said he recognized him.

The man immediately stated his purpose of coming, and he was indeed here to pick up the master.

……really.

Along the way, although there were speculations, they never felt as settled as they are now.

Although I had already thought about sending Master back, I didn't expect this day to come so soon; I should have breathed a sigh of relief, but for some reason I felt a little disappointed...even though I knew it was the best result.

Master and I should never have met again—many people were implicated in my betrayal... It was just a mistake that caused the two of us to meet again; but fortunately, Master did not remember the past, so I was lucky enough to survive again, so I wouldn't hurt the seniors who helped me escape.

... Now, it is time to hope that the master will return early and recover as soon as possible; he does not have to be burdened by the past, and he will return to the bridge with me, return to the road with me, and continue to be the most honorable master of Qiyue City.It's just that his memory made a mistake... With such a him, can he take the position of honor again when he goes back?

As soon as I thought of this, I hesitated again.

Obviously, I am not the only one who is hesitant at this moment - ordinary people should be happy to be able to return to their hometown, but for some reason, Master now seems a little indifferent, his face is cold, and he doesn't know what he is thinking.

His servant had been bowing down to ask for instructions for a long time, he was already trembling, and his face could not help showing a bit of bitterness, but the master still didn't say a word.

The atmosphere was momentarily tense.

I was just standing aside, but I accidentally met the servant's eyes calling for help.

What does this mean? ... Master ignores it, so what can I do?

I was a little stunned, paused for a moment, looked around, but found that there was no second person around who was suitable to speak at this moment.As a last resort, I could only bite the bullet and try to call out, "...Xilan?"

"...Huh?" The master who had been fascinated just now really answered, and even looked at me.

"What do you think?" I avoided his gaze, stared down at my toes, hesitated for a while, and finally asked, "When do you plan to leave?"

However, when I asked, no one responded until the voice hit the ground.

For a moment, a more intimidating aura than before swept towards me.

I froze in place.

After a long while, the master seemed to hold the corner of his lips, but the smile didn't reach his eyes, making people feel cold all over his body when he took a look at it, "Haitong is like this...wish me to leave as soon as possible?"

He asked sadly, I was attracted to raise my eyes, and immediately couldn't bear to say: "No..."

The indifference and disappointment in his eyes made the darkness in him seem to overflow and engulf me in it.I don't know if it's pain or fear, so I couldn't help but refute, wanting to retract my preface, I just hope he won't show such a look again.But before I could argue further, he lowered his eyes and covered up the gloom on his own.

It's just that, the guilt in my heart is even worse.I don't know where it started, but they came here overwhelmingly, and I was almost defeated.

For a moment, I thought of the smiling "self" just now, and the master caressing "me". At that time, there was light in his eyes... But at this moment, the light in his eyes has disappeared.

...for my sake.

I have made many objects, but I still feel that portraits are the most difficult, and the face is easy to imitate, but if the charm is blurred, it cannot be called a "image"; how to carve a dead object so vividly, I naturally know very well ...

You have to do it with your heart.

"I know."

When I was silent, the master had already concluded this, "I will leave in a few days... I won't make it difficult for you." After finishing speaking, I turned around and left without waiting for me to say more.

I chased after two steps before I suddenly stopped.

...shouldn't be chasing any more.

When the master walked away, the servant standing beside me suddenly smiled and bowed to me, then walked a little closer, and said in a low voice: "Master Mu Gu, Master Sang Qing asked me to send you a message so that you don't have to worry. All is well in the city."

Sang Qing is my third senior brother.

I was startled and suddenly woke up, "You..."

"Young Master Mugu doesn't know me, but I know you, Young Master." The servant smiled again, looking very honest, "Little Sang Jiu is the person next to Young Master Sang Qing."

I know that my third senior brother is from a rich family in the city, and after encountering danger in the early years, he has been following people in the dark around him, but I have never seen it.

After a moment of silence, I looked at the direction where the master left, "Isn't the master not allowed to leave the city without authorization? But why do you appear here in such a state now?"

"Exactly—it's just that the matter of coming to Yangcheng was agreed by the lord himself, so no one else can comment." Sang Jiu nodded, "Two years ago, shortly after you left, the situation of the lord improved greatly. The behavior is no different from the usual, and it is already recovered...How could there be another change after such a long time."

"...So, Master has already recovered at that time?"

"That's true. For the past two years, the Lord has taken over the affairs of the city. This time, the Lord didn't return and lost contact with the city. That's why Young Master Sang Qing sent the younger one."

"It's good when you recover..." I murmured.

In this way, my only concern was also eliminated.

I stood there dumbfounded until Sang Jiu reminded me that I was in a trance.

I looked at Sang Jiu in front of me—he was the closest opportunity for me to Qiyue City in two years. Unknown Master.After hesitating for a while, I was finally defeated by that extravagant hope, and couldn't help inquiring, "Then after the master recovers...do you still remember me?"

Sang Jiu smiled, "Of course I remember."

I almost pressed the end of his voice and asked, impatiently, "Then...how did you explain my whereabouts?"

"I just said that you went to travel in the clouds." Sang Jiu observed the words and expressions, and then revealed the second half of the sentence: "...the Lord didn't ask much."

...That's right, before I used love Gu on my master, he never treated me any differently from my senior brothers, it's very common to have such a reaction.Thinking about it, if I hadn't forced it, or I would never have been so close to him in my life.

Think clearly, but feel more and more uncomfortable in my heart.

"Got it."

I was filled with sorrow and sorrow, and took a few breaths before I could speak hoarsely: "The person who was with Master earlier escaped, who is he? Why did Master choose him to go with him?"

"The whereabouts of the lord outside the city are always secretive, and the young masters dare not search. This time, the lord is traveling alone. The person you mentioned is not from the city. I dare to guess, or it may be someone hired by the lord to take care of the daily life." ..."

"..." It is indeed like Master's style of acting.

At this point, I have nothing more to want to know.Just as he was about to let Sang Jiu retreat, he suddenly said: "Young Master Wood Bone, have you ever thought about... leaving the Lord here?"

"Bold!" I exclaimed in horror.

He knelt down neatly, but he still said some treasonous words: "In my humble opinion, the lord does not have no feelings for you, why don't you take this opportunity to leave the lord behind, and stay together and fly together?"

"You!..." I looked at him in astonishment, "Did Third Senior Brother ask you to tell me these words?"

"..." Sang Jiu remained silent.

The situation took a turn for the worse.

Before I thought about the unfinished words, I felt chills down my spine... I couldn't believe that the third senior brother would betray the master.

I took a step, then staggered to a stand still.Suddenly, I realized that the one kneeling in front of me was a green-faced and long-toothed beast, peeping at me sternly.

Many things rolled through my mind chaotically, most of which were pictures of playing with several senior brothers when I was young.

Palms were wet with cold sweat.

I have never been powerless in the face of crowds of people. If others want to harm me, I am afraid that I can only stare blankly and pray to the gods and Buddhas for mercy like I was in the snake cave when I was young.It's just that at this moment, the person they want to kill has become a master...

My mind gradually became clear, and there was only one thought left - since the third senior brother had already had a different heart, I naturally couldn't let the master go back with this person.Master's stay or stay can be discussed in the long term, but this person must not stay.

I looked at Sang Jiu who was kneeling in front of me, and my fingertips couldn't help trembling slightly, but I still moved closer to him, "...we'll discuss this matter later, but you should stay here first."

"Master Mugu, please slow down!" The person kneeling in front of him suddenly stood up violently, held my hand that was about to strike, choked my killing momentum, and said very quickly: "I just asked a question for Master Sang Qing ——If you really want to prevent the lord from returning to the city, the little ones will be even more embarrassed."

"..." I was stunned, blinked, and understood a little bit, "You, just...tested me?"

"Young Master Sang Qing is worried about you, but the Lord must not stay outside the city for long. If you are reluctant to part with the Lord, the young master must come here and explain to you. It's just like this..."

In this way, side effects are unavoidable.

Of course I understand.

If Shizun doesn't see me, he might not remember those days, but if he sees me after he recovers, then he won't be sure...

"Master Mu Gu is not good at such cruel things, so you don't have to worry about it in the future." Sang Jiu smiled and dispelled my dark poison, "Please rest assured, Young Master Sang Qing will never betray the Lord or Qiyue City .”

Sang Jiu was taken to rest by Ning Fei, and I stood alone in the courtyard for a while before returning to my room.

The wooden figure carved by Master is still on my case, looking at me quietly.

I stroked it, and it seemed that I could still feel the temperature of Master's fingertips.

Master just now, must be angry...

After this farewell, he and I may really never see each other again... Is it possible that he is really going to leave in such a rage?

Can I indulge once...

At dusk, I still went to find Master.

knock --

Master quickly responded, "Who?"

"It's me..." I still remember the cold look on his face when he left.

It was quiet inside for a while, but the door was not opened, only a cold voice came, "What's the matter with Haitong?"

My fingertips shrank when I knocked on the door, as if I really touched the coldness from the person in the room.

In the silence, the master had already issued the order to evict the guest, "If there is nothing wrong, please go back to Haitong."

I didn't have time to hesitate, and blurted out: "Before Master leaves... do you want to see this Yangcheng again?"

There was another silence inside, and it took a long time before there was a response: "Who are you sending to send me away?"

I choked up, and said in a shy voice, "Of course... I am here to fulfill the friendship of the landlord."

As soon as these words came out, the door blocking me finally opened, and Master stood behind the door.

The candles were smudged, which finally brought some warmth to his eyes.

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New Year's Eve, Happy New Year