The medicinal fragrance in the bamboo house was overflowing, a smell that Huo Du was familiar with.
When he was young, he first lost his leg, and later became addicted to Bailuo powder. He locked himself in the mansion, with all his thoughts in despair, and left himself to fend for himself.
But one night, a man in black quietly sneaked into the Prince's Mansion and brought him half-conscious to this bamboo house...
- This person is Yin Changshuo.
Huo Du watched him turn around in astonishment, his face full of disbelief. He couldn't help frowning, because he found that Yin Changshuo's face actually had wrinkles...
Although Huo Du kept calling him an old man, in his subconscious, he always felt that Yin Changshuo would never grow old.
It turns out that he will be old too.
Turns out, it's been so many years.
Huo Du lowered his eyes, suppressed the flash of emotions, ignored Yin Changshuo's surprise, and walked slowly towards the back room.
It's been a long time since Huo Du was here, and he was still no stranger to this place. He walked straight to the mahogany medicine cabinet, skillfully opened a few drawers, took out a few herbs, and threw them on the table. Then take a few more steps to the right and open the spacious drawer on the far side…
Seeing this, Yin Changshuo said angrily: "Hey, hey... I said you stinky boy, you'll rummage through the box as soon as you come!"
Huo Du turned a deaf ear and continued to search. After a while, he still couldn't find what he was looking for.
"Old man, where is Snow Bone Lotus?" Huo Du turned around and asked.
He was used to Huo Du's indifference, and it was rare to hear a tense tone in his questioning, which made Yin Changshuo very surprised.
"What? Seriously?" Yin Changshuo smiled, "Do you really want to treat your legs?"
Seeing that Huo Du was silent, he took a few steps forward and glanced at the medicinal herbs on the table, "Purple Lingzhi, Clear Magnetic Grass, Shensha, is this someone startled?"
The back room has an elegant layout. A low wooden table is placed beside the window sill, and velvet cushions are laid on both sides. The herbal tea being boiled on the table is boiling, and the lid of the pot is "grumbling".
Huo Du didn't answer, walked over slowly, and sat on the velvet cushion. He stretched out his hand, slowly picked up the teapot, poured a cup of tea, and slowly passed it to his lips and took a sip.
Yin Changshuo knew his temperament well and didn't care, he sat down on the other side, and finally said solemnly: "Xiaodu, you have changed a lot."
Huo Du raised his eyelids and sneered, "Is there any?"
"I can't tell..." Yin Changshuo smiled, "I always feel a little more human about you."
Hearing this, Huo Du's face darkened—
Is this old man scolding him in a different way
"It's alright, it's serious. I came here in such a hurry..." Yin Changshuo waved his hand and asked tentatively, "Is it because of marrying a wife?"
With Huo Du's temperament, there is almost no possibility of being frightened. But he pulled out these shocking herbs, obviously for the sake of others. Yin Changshuo knew that he had been alone for many years and didn't care about anything. If there is any change now, it is probably only the matter of marrying a wife not long ago...
Yin Changshuo pondered for a moment in his mind, and suddenly realized—
"Stinky boy! Did you act like a dead man again to frighten your daughter-in-law?"
Huo Du pursed his lips, gave him a rather indescribable look, and said lightly, "It's not her, it's her sister."
Even though he was far away from the hustle and bustle of the imperial city and lived here for a long time, Yin Changshuo had always been very concerned about Huo Du. He knew who Huo Du was marrying, the little princess of Li Kingdom...
The country of Li has a clear and bright style, and Emperor Li is even more generous and kind, and has a good reputation. His children must be excellent.
However, what Huo Changyun did... Yin Changshuo shook his head and sighed, he had not asked about the world for many years, and the only one who was worried was the child in front of him.
—Chu Yu's son.
It is said that a son is like a mother. Huo Du's peach blossom eyes were born exactly like his mother's. Through these eyes, Yin Changshuo seemed to be able to see the smiling little girl who grew up with him.
He couldn't help but tilt his head to look out the window, overlooking the misty mountains, and smiled with his lips bent.
The Daqi Emperor's Mausoleum is located on the foggy mountain. The foggy mountain is the fairy mountain of Daqi.
Yin Changshuo's bamboo house is the closest place to Wushan Mountain. In this way, year after year, he guards Wushan, guards the imperial mausoleum, and accompanies Chu Yu in the imperial mausoleum.
His eyes passed through the fog, and he conveyed the news to the people who were sleeping forever inside—
Ayu, Xiaodu is married... It's rare for him to come here, it's rare... to be so close to you. Take a good look at him.
After a while, Yin Changshuo put away his emotions, turned his head to look at Huo Du, and said with a smile, "Are you tempted?"
He knew that Huo Du hated coming here because the imperial mausoleum was too close here. Xiaodu hated Ayu so much that he didn't even want to admit that he had this mother.
But today, for a few medicines, he came here for the first time. It's just for the little princess' sister, and even her family he's so nervous—
What else could Yin Changshuo not see
After a long while, Huo Du hummed, which was a response to Yin Changshuo's words.
He had nothing to deny.
Le Zhi is so good, it is normal for him to like her.
Even the moment he admitted it, his chest was overflowing with pride. Even just thinking of her, a soft place in my heart seemed to be blown by the breeze.
Getting warmer, getting hotter.
Yin Changshuo clearly felt the change in Huo Du's mood, and he slowly lowered his gaze to his stump leg. There was no need to ask any more, he could already guess the reason why Huo Du wanted to treat his leg. only... ...
"Snow bone lotus grows in dense jungles. It is three years old and three years old. It must be used as medicine within ten days after the fruit is picked, otherwise it will lose its efficacy." Yin Changshuo sighed, "This thing cannot be grown, only wild. Over the years, snow bone lotus has become less and less common... "
After a pause, he raised the volume and said with a smile, "Don't worry, with your Uncle Yin, I will definitely find it for you!"
Huo Du didn't speak, just stared at him blankly.
This man passed on most of his internal strength to him after his stump leg, regardless of his own safety, and taught him medical skills, folk art, and strategies... Compared to Huo Changyun, Yin Changshuo seemed to be his father.
Even if he didn't admit it, Huo Du had hoped that Yin Changshuo was his father when he was young. But he felt that Chu Yu was not worthy, and as the son of Chu Yu, he was not worthy of his life to save him.
Yin Changshuo, who is well-versed in both literary and martial arts, and has mastered the arts of music and medicine, would spend his whole life here for a woman.
Originally, how could Huo Changyun let him live here, how could that selfish and cunning man let him be so close to his woman. He sent heavy troops to encircle and suppress him, but even if he lost most of his internal strength, Yin Changshuo's skill was still unfathomable.
Insufficient resistance, more than self-preservation. He would always leave lightly when Huo Changyun sent troops, and after the soldiers left, he would still return to the bamboo house. Over time, Huo Changyun couldn't do anything about him either...
As if he was determined, he stubbornly stayed here and accompanied Chu Yu.
Huo Du finally tilted his head and looked blankly at the misty mountain in the distance. He frowned, his lacquer eyes were heavy, and there was only a little bit of hatred in his eyes, only indifference. After a while, he opened his mouth.
"Old man, get out of here." Huo Du turned his head back, looked at Yin Changshuo, and said, "You don't owe her anything."
-Why, trap yourself here.
Yin Changshuo's face froze for a moment, then returned to normal.
"Stinky boy, there are too many!" He stood up and walked to the table to wrap the few herbs Huo Du took out in paper, "Hurry up and go!"
Huo Du picked up the white jade crutches on the side, stood up and said nothing. After taking the medicinal materials, he walked out.
"Xiaodu." Yin Changshuo called to him.
Huo Du stopped, but did not turn around.
"Bring her with you next time."
After a long silence, Huo Ducai nodded solemnly, and then continued to walk out...
Yin Changshuo watched Huo Du's back until he disappeared from sight. He smiled and continued to sit by the window, staring blankly into the distance, letting himself go for a long time.
Inside the dining room.
Since Le Jin shrank into Chao Lezhi's arms, Fu Xian never dared to approach her again.
Xiaojin, afraid of him...
After Huo Du left, Le Zhi slowly put down the hand covering her sister's eyes, Le Jin calmed down a lot, and looked around in confusion.
—Until he saw Fu Xian leaning against the door.
A familiar feeling rose in Le Jin's heart, but she couldn't remember it. She looked at Le Zhi blankly. Although she didn't know who she was, she somehow trusted the little girl who had been protecting her.
"Sister, don't be afraid, his name is Fu Xian, it's yours..." Le Zhi bit her lip, afraid of scaring her, so she didn't dare to tell the truth, "He's your good friend, and you two grow up together. big."
"Oh..." Le Jin nodded and continued to take a sip of the sweet soup.
When she put down the bowl, she yawned. Le Zhi quickly supported her and walked towards the guest room.
As for Fu Xian, he followed behind them, keeping a short distance from them.
It was not until Le Jin was settled down that Le Zhi walked out of the guest room. Fu Xian, who was standing outside, looked worried, but the appearance of Xiao Jin just now made his heart suffocate.
"Brother Fu Xian, elder sister has come out of Xia Feitai, she will recover slowly."
Fu Xian nodded and hesitated, "But I..."
Le Zhi understood what he meant. He didn't know how Huo Du would deal with the horse and carriage robbery today. Next, how should Fu Xian be placed
At this time, An Xuan, who was standing in the distance, came over, as if he could read Le Zhi's mood. He bowed and said, "Prince Concubine, Your Highness has an order to let Young Master Fu also stay in the mansion temporarily."
Lezhi nodded, knowing that he could always arrange it properly. She looked at An Xuan and asked, "Is Your Highness leaving the palace?"
"Yes." An Xuan replied in a deep voice, "His Royal Highness said that he will come back later, so that you don't have to wait for him to have dinner together."
Fu Xian, who was on the side, listened to the conversation between the two, and recalled that the attitude of the people in the mansion towards Le Zhi was all respectful and courteous. Looking at Zhizhi's dress and demeanor, it doesn't look like she's been tortured by grievances...
How is this going
"Master Fu, please."
An Xuan's words brought Fu Xian back to his senses. He looked at Lezhi. Even though he had a lot of doubts in his heart, he knew that he should not ask more at this time. So he nodded towards Lezhi and followed An Xuan to the other yard.
Le Zhi was restless, and suddenly walked to Huo Xiaocai's residence. She stepped in, and when Xue Tuanzi saw her, she ran over excitedly dragging her lame leg and rubbed her ankle. Le Zhi squatted down, picked it up and sat on the soft chair, picked up the small dried fish beside him to feed it. She touched its soft head and murmured involuntarily, "Where did your Huo Daddy go?"
"Meow~" Huo Xiaoli raised his head and blinked his round cat eyes.
Le Zhi smiled and picked up the milk on the side to feed it...
She played with the cat in the cat house for half a day, and only came out at dinner time to accompany her sister to dinner. But she was restless and didn't eat much at all...
After coaxing her sister to sleep, she returned to the bedroom. But when she finished grooming and came out of the bathroom, Huo Du hadn't come back.
Le Zhi leaned against the embroidered pillow dumbly, feeling nervous in her heart.
Although he knew that with his ability, nothing would happen. But worry is subconscious.
Suddenly, there was a sound outside the door, and then the door was slowly pushed open.
Le Zhi felt as if her heart had been touched. She got up from the collapse and hurried to Huo Du...
Huo Du put the medicine bag in his arms on the table, then looked at the person walking towards him with a worried look on his face. He thought she was worried about Le Jin's condition, so he said sternly: "Don't worry, your sister is confused due to being overly frightened. Slowly adjust with these medicines, and with your company, it will take a long time to heal. got up."
Le Zhi's heart was a little more at ease, but she knew that it wasn't just because of her sister that she was waiting for him uneasy. She approached him, sniffing him lightly—
Familiar mint fragrance with a touch of medicinal fragrance.
So, he went out for most of the day to find medicine
She raised her eyes to look at his eyebrows, keenly capturing the low mood in his lacquered eyes.
Where has he gone
Why are you unhappy
Le Zhi subconsciously shook his hand, but he avoided it.
"I'll go take a shower first."
Huo Du turned sideways to prevent her from touching him. He had just come in from outside and was cold all over. He was afraid of passing the cold to her, he knew how afraid of the cold she was.
Coca-Cola didn't let him get his wish. She stepped forward to hold his cold palm and pulled him to sit on the bed.
"I don't think you're very happy..." Her voice was muffled.
Hearing this, Huo Du smiled and touched her head, leaving with a touch. She can always see through him easily, maybe he is too good at disguising in front of her
Then, he saw Le Zhi open his arms towards him, his tone soft and waxy: "Hug..."
"Just in such a hurry to ask brother to hug?" Huo Du chuckled, reaching for the crutches beside him, ready to get up, "Wait, hug later."
Unexpectedly, before his hand touched the crutch, his waist was tightly wrapped by a pair of warm hands, and his warm little head was pressed against his heart...
Huo Du was stunned for a moment.
Le Zhi just felt that at this time, he would like her hug more than a hot bath. She felt his unhappiness, but she was very happy today, and all her happiness was given by Huo Du.
So she can't be stingy, she wants to share the happiness with him.
Defeated by her stubbornness, Huo Du put his hand on her back and hugged her gently.
After a while, Le Zhi raised his head as if thinking of something and released him slightly. Then, she gently pressed her forehead to his forehead, whispering in a low voice...
Just like in the Hot Spring Villa that day, Huo Du put her murderous blame on himself against her forehead. So today, she will also pass on her happiness to him.