Yunjing and the others came back from Niujiao Town in another direction. They did not pass through Xinlin County. In fact, they could go back to Xiaoxi Village directly from this direction. However, considering the uneasiness of Bai Zhi's new wife entering the house for the first time, they decided to

First, settle down in town for one night.

Walking on the road to Niujiao Town, everything he saw along the way was so familiar. The wild persimmon trees on the roadside were covered with fruits, which tasted sour and hard to eat. When he was young, Yunjing even brought this kind of fruit to school to give to his classmates.

We are tasting it, and it makes us so happy to see their bitter gourd faces after eating the fruit.

As soon as he came out of a small and remote pit, Yun Jingyuan remembered that he was in a hurry on the way back to the village. He had to solve the grain cycle there with his butt raised. He should have held it back and went home, but it was a pity that he couldn't hold it in. After all, it could fertilize the fields.

There is also a big stone at the corner. Back then, Yunjing stood on it and pretended to look deeply into the distance...

Everything is so familiar and friendly, and nothing seems to have changed after being away for more than half a year.

Everything in this era seems extremely tame, as if it will never change. Unlike the previous life in Yunjing's memory, many places are changing with each passing day, and after a while, even familiar things can no longer be seen.

A person's life is meaningful because he has countless memories. But when everything familiar is gone and the memory is blurred, then the future becomes a little confused. This is a very wonderful psychological journey. Some people say that it is

The price of growth, but Yunjing feels that it is because a person has no sustenance.

He told her interesting stories from his youth and shared moments of happiness in the past.

She told him that it would be nice if she could meet you earlier, so that she could leave more beautiful memories with you and accompany you more, but it is not too late now, because the future is still very long...

"After you go back and meet your parents, I will take you to meet a few of my friends, my playmates from childhood to adulthood, with whom you have a good relationship. None of the Wang Bolin and others I told you are reliable. My childhood

I have had fun with them since I was a boy," Yunjing said to Bai Zhi when they were near Niujiao Town.

The last time I was separated from them was in early spring, and more than half a year passed in the blink of an eye.

"I also want to meet the officials' friends," Bai Zhi said expectantly.

Yun Jing smiled and said, "If they see you, they might be envious of me. Maybe they will attack me in groups and give me a beating to relieve their anger."

Bai Zhi didn't understand the friendship between men very well, so she was shocked when she heard this: "They can't do that, right? Aren't you friends?"

"It's because of my friends that I'm jealous and hit me. Well, it's not that I'm jealous, but it's a way to express happiness for my friends," Yun Jing explained.

Bai Zhi nodded with a vague understanding. She probably understood that Yun Jing's friends would not reject her.

Therefore, after getting together, each other is no longer a 'lonely' person. Slowly, gradually, they need to integrate into each other's life little by little, get to know the people they know in the place, and get familiar with everything the other person is familiar with...

"Eh? Officer, look over there." Bai Zhi suddenly pointed to a big tree on the edge of the official road and said in surprise. After her words fell, her expression turned a little melancholy.

Looking in the direction she pointed, Yun Jing felt a little sad. He probably understood why Bai Zhi's mood fluctuated so much for a while.

I saw that someone had carved a message on the big tree with a sharp knife from top to bottom. Judging from the handwriting, it seemed that it was left by a woman.

It says, "I've walked the same path you've walked, day after day, looking forward to meeting you again on the way, but I haven't seen you in the end. It's just a shallow relationship that disturbs me. It's all here. It's autumn when I leave the mountains and rivers."

After reading this sentence, Yun Jing gently shook Bai Zhi's hand and said: "I think it was left by an infatuated woman. She wandered on the road where her old friend walked every day. In the end, we never met again. I didn't know that she was wandering.

After a long time, the thoughts in her heart were finally worn away little by little. She stopped looking for her and left, but her heart was empty."

"She must be so sad. Walking on this road, she is alone day after day. She can't see the person she wants to see. She can't imagine how the other person endures the desolation. When people leave, her heart remains, but the person is empty."

Bai Zhi slowly approached Yun Jing and spoke in a quiet tone, feeling sorry for the woman who left these words.

As a woman, she could feel the mood of the woman she had never met between the lines.

In comparison, I am so lucky to have my beloved by my side.

"When the other party left the truth behind these words, I may have felt relieved. Many things in the world are so helpless, I can't ask for them, and I can't let them go. But I have to face reality after all. When time passes, all the past things are just a blur in my mind.

Memories that won’t go away,” Yunjing said, patting her little hand.

Nodding, as the oxcart passed by, Bai Zhi looked back at the words on the tree and said: "That tree and those words record that a woman once came here and left the deepest memories in her life here.

Pity"

"Maybe it's not a regret. Although the memory is painful, if you don't even have the memory, then you are the most worthless person in the world."

"maybe……"

The tree will always go away, but it is just a glimpse of their testimony. It has no meaning to itself. Who can know how many joys and sorrows are taking place in corners that have never been seen in the world?

Inexplicably, Yunjing thought of a rumor he heard at the beginning of the year, saying that there was a woman who always wandered around Niujiao Town. She was extremely beautiful, and many people with ill intentions wanted to take advantage of her, but she was not weak in skills.

, there will be no good end for those people.

Maybe that sentence was left by the woman in the rumored story. I never thought that the interesting story I heard accidentally would have such a follow-up.

But no matter what, it has nothing to do with Yunjing's life. Everyone will always hear many similar stories in their life, right...

Soon Yunjing and the others were about to enter Niujiao Town. They could already see the archway that had stood outside the town for an unknown number of years. However, it was very lively there. A large group of masons and carpenters were very busy, and there were even a few petty officials there.

command.

Although Niujiao Town is not big, it has a large population. Even if Yunjing has lived here for many years, it is impossible to know everyone. Therefore, he does not know what is busy there and has no intention of asking, but it seems that he should

It is necessary to build another archway.

When passing by, Song Yan was a local after all, so he subconsciously asked the mason beside him, "This old man is so polite, what are you doing?"

The stonemason was obviously an honest and conscientious craftsman. When he heard this and looked back, he knew that Yunjing and the others could not afford to offend him. He immediately replied cautiously: "You don't have to be polite, little brother. You asked us what we are doing."

, so that the little brother knows that we are building a new archway."

"Is that so? Why build a new archway if everything is fine?" Song Yan asked slightly curiously.

When Yunjing and the others appeared, the busy craftsmen around them did not stop their movements. They just took a little extra look and were still busy with their work.

The stonemason who was being questioned was obviously working for wages. When he stopped his work to speak, the clerk on the scene was unhappy. However, looking at Yun Jing and their postures, his expressions softened and he didn't say anything. He was just a I just want to ask the young master when he is traveling with his beauty. There is no need to offend him. He might be related to some important person. I won’t feel comfortable if I don’t go looking for him.

Seeing that Yunjing and the others had a gentle attitude, the stonemason relaxed a little and said with a smile: "I want my brother to know that this archway was built under the supervision of the mayor. The construction period is very tight. If we talk about this newly built archway, it is Our Niujiao Town is in good standing. Do you know if you want to take the imperial examination a month ago? Mr. Shiyun, a native of Xiaoxi Village in Niujiao Town, won the first place in the Jiangzhou Juren Examination List. This is an unprecedented feat in history. Of course, we must establish A book will be written on the monument for admiration, and it will also be written into the local chronicles to tell future generations. Because of the imperial examination results of Mr. Yun of Xiaoxi Village, our Niujiao Town has become famous. You don’t know, many people come here because of it. , it’s a pity that Mr. Yun hasn’t come back yet, otherwise it will only be more lively. Haha, are you passing by the local area or returning from a long trip? If you are interested, you can go to Xiaoxi Village. Many scholars go to pay homage to the place where Mr. Yun lived. Well, even the school in the town organized an autumn outing for all teachers and students a few days ago. Xiaoxi Village is now so beautiful that anyone who mentions it will give a thumbs up."

I don’t know if it’s because he’s getting old, but the old stonemason can’t stop talking when he talks, but the pride in his words is vividly displayed.

Yun Jing looked calm after hearing this, but in his heart he felt that this busy construction site was actually related to him. He was specifically building an archway, and even erecting a monument to engrave himself for people to look up to. How embarrassing.

Having said that, it is also a very happy thing that I can make my hometown look good.

At the same time, Yunjing also probably knows that because of himself, the lives of the villagers in Xiaoxi Village, not to mention other places, will be greatly improved. What is this called? This is called one person achieving enlightenment, chickens and dogs ascending to heaven. After all, the villagers are all more or less related. Bring a reason.

Then, if the news of his return spreads, there will definitely be various human connections and sophistication, but what does it matter? Yunjing doesn't think there is any trouble. Returning to his hometown is not a shameful thing, and the scenery is glorious. , great thing.

Of course, Yunjing won't go out of its way to publicize it in a high-profile way, so let it take its course.

After asking for the reason, Song Yan subconsciously glanced at Yun Jing and straightened his body subconsciously. He didn't say anything, but said politely: "I see, our Niujiao Town has produced such a famous figure. He has written a book and passed it down." "Yes, then I won't disturb the old man. I'll take my leave later."

"Haha, little brother, walk slowly. You must come and take a look when the archway is repaired. Although it cannot compare with the Liangyuan Township archway given by the emperor, it is still very impressive." The old stonemason stroked his beard and looked at Yunjing and others. Leave.

After getting a little further away, Bai Zhi looked at Yun Jing with a proud expression on her face and said: "Officials are very prosperous now. They specialize in writing books and biographies. People will know about you thousands of years later. Does this count as being famous in history?" ?”

"This is just a compliment from the villagers. It's not as serious as you said. Besides, after we go back and meet your parents, we will take you to naturalize. If I have made a difference in history, Xiaobai, you will not be left behind."

, Yun Jing said calmly, not getting carried away by the temporary scenery.

Bai Zhi was stunned when she heard this. Did she also have the honor to leave a mark in history? She was extremely happy for a moment, but also a little confused. She felt that the pressure was so great. After all, she was closely related to the fate of the officials. Anyone

His actions will all be related to him. If the person who records it writes that he used his beauty to seduce officials, he will not be scolded to death by future generations...

Yunjing probably knew what she was thinking. He raised her nose and smiled and said: "Xiaobai, don't think too much, everyone is forgetful. Although there is an uproar at the moment, in a month or two at most, even if I walk on the street and tell you clearly,

No one else or I will attract much attention, so even if I really leave a mark in the history books, who will pay special attention to it when nothing happens?"

"It's true that I think too much," Bai Zhi said embarrassedly.

We were about to enter the town, and there was nothing in Yunjing. However, Song Yan always had the illusion that everyone was paying attention to his young master. He straightened his body without squinting, for fear of doing something that would embarrass Yunjing, and spoke

Question: "Master, are you going to town next or?"

"Go to the small courtyard outside the town. Just send us there. Then go to Master's house to see if Mistress is back. If she is back, come and tell me. I have already sent a letter to Master telling him about my imperial examination results.

Regarding the results, if the teacher's wife is at home, she should tell her in person. If she comes to Niujiao Town and doesn't even see her, she will be sad if she knows." Yun Jing thought for a moment and said.

Nodding, Song Yan said: "Okay, young master, I understand."

Bai Zhi is marrying a chicken and following a chicken, marrying a dog and following a dog. Coming to Niujiao Town, an unfamiliar place, is all arranged by the cloud scenery.

On the way to the small courtyard in the suburbs, Yunjing said to her: "The place we are going to next was specially purchased by Master after I studied with him. I spent many years there, and Master taught me everything there is to do."

Preaching, receiving karma and solving my doubts, teaching me the principles of life, teaching me to be down-to-earth, and teaching me to farm and read. This place has special meaning to me."

"The officials must have suffered a lot there. It's really exciting to be able to go to the place where the officials once lived soon." Bai Zhi looked around from a distance, as if looking for the place Yun Jing mentioned.

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Thinking of the past, Yun Jing smiled and said: "When it comes to hardship, it used to be really hard. I practiced calligraphy until I couldn't lift my hands, and plowed the ground until my hands were blistered. But those are not considered hardships, and are more precious.

My wealth and experience, if it weren’t for my master’s strict teachings, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”

"The past has passed. The achievements of today's officials are the best report of all the efforts they have made," Bai Zhi comforted.

Yun Jingshen nodded in agreement and said, "Yes, after three quarters of an hour on stage and ten years of hard work offstage, if you want to be distinguished in front of others, you will surely suffer in the future. Behind all the scenery in the world, there must be countless unknown sufferings."

Tired, some people persevere and enjoy endless glory, while some people can’t persevere and give up halfway.”

"The words of officials are always thought-provoking," Bai Zhi said sincerely.

Unexpectedly, Yunjing shook his head and said, "But, not all efforts can be rewarded."

"It's true that I don't know anything about learning, but as far as martial arts is concerned, if someone wastes his life keeping fists in hand, his achievements will be limited and no one will realize..."

While chatting, Yunjing and the others had already seen the small courtyard. It was an ordinary thatched cottage with earthen walls, but it was elegantly decorated. Looking at this living environment from different angles, the feelings were different.
To be continued...