Chapter 129
Chapter 129
Hearing that she had been unconscious for more than ten days, Zhang Xiaohua cursed in her heart. The attack on the rainy night was still vivid in her mind. She didn't know how Ou Yan and the others were doing. That old man in black was probably killed by her, but were the people who came later really the Misty School's reinforcements?
If Ou Yan and the others were out of danger, they must be looking for her. More than ten days had passed, who knew where they had found her?
She wanted to ask the mistress where she was, but she didn't even know where she had fallen into the water. She also didn't know how far she had drifted along the river. What was the point of asking?
Thus, Zhang Xiaohua could only force herself to stay awake. She looked at the mistress and said softly, "Thank you mistress for saving my life."
The mistress touched her forehead and said with a smile, "This child is really sensible. If you want to talk about saving your life, you have to thank this girl first. If it wasn't for her fishing you out, who knows where you would be drifting now."
"Fishing me out?"
Zhang Xiaohua was stunned. She immediately remembered that she saw the little girl holding the fishing rod and immediately understood. She looked at the little girl beside her with gratitude and said softly, "Then I still have to thank Miss for saving my life."
The little girl smiled faintly and said, "You're welcome. I only saw you. Fishing you out and feeding you medicine were all due to the mistress. I don't dare to take the credit."
Zhang Xiaohua thought for a moment and said, "No matter what, I still have to thank the mistress and Miss for their kindness."
The mistress saw that Zhang Xiaohua was a bit tired and said, "Alright, since you're awake, take your time to recuperate. We can talk about these things later. Sleep for a while first."
When Zhang Xiaohua heard this, he nodded his head slightly. He had only said a few words when he felt that his body was drained of energy. He just wanted to sleep. When he heard the abbess's instructions, he quietly closed his eyes and fell asleep not long after.
When Zhang Xiaohua woke up again, it was already evening. With the little girl's help, Zhang Xiaohua struggled to eat something. Only then did she regain some energy.
Not long after, the mistress also returned. Seeing that Zhang Xiaohua had woken up and was in good spirits, she was also full of joy.
The mistress helped Zhang Xiaohua sit up and put the quilt behind his back. Then she put him on the quilt and the three of them began to talk.
Naturally, the mistress asked about Zhang Xiaohua's origin. Zhang Xiaohua thought for a moment and said, "Mistress, my name is Zhang Xiaohua. I work in a Chinese medicine field in a mountain villa. This time, I went to the south with the owner of the villa to do something. On the way, we were attacked by bandits at night. I was beaten by an old man in black and fell into the river. As for the exact location of the villa and the owner's name, when I left the villa, someone specially told me not to reveal my whereabouts. I don't know their exact whereabouts now, but I think it's best to keep my promise and not tell you.
What do you think? "In fact, the mistress didn't mean to get to the bottom of it. She was just asking. Seeing that Zhang Xiaohua kept his promise, she was happy in her heart. She had been in the Jianghu for so many years, and it was rare to see such a simple child. Of course, the mistress didn't mean to make things difficult for Zhang Xiaohua. Just as the mistress was about to speak, the little girl next to her laughed out loud and said," Xiaohua, your name sounds nice. Why does it sound like a girl's name?
Xiaohua, Xiaohua, it reminds me of the little white flower on the top of the mountain. "
This was the second time that Zhang Xiaohua heard others say that his name was funny. However, seeing the little girl's flower-like smile, he didn't have any bad feelings. He only said weakly, "I don't think there's anything wrong with the name my parents gave me.
Then, what's your name? "
This was a very ordinary sentence, but in the little girl's ears, it was like a thunderbolt. The little girl's face turned pale.
She bit her lips and held back her tears. Under the mistress's pitiful gaze, she said, "I don't know what my name is. I seem to have forgotten everything, but at the same time, I remember everything. But I just can't remember. My previous life seemed to be a dream. I can't explain it clearly."
The mistress sighed and said, "I met her some time ago in the barren mountains. At that time, she was also unconscious. When she woke up, she had forgotten everything. She didn't even know her name."
Zhang Xiaohua smiled and said, "Mistress is really a good person. You saved me and this little girl in a row. Your merit is boundless.
That's right, little girl. Since you were in a dream before, now that you've woken up, you have a new life. You should be happy. If you don't have a name, you can give it a new one. I think no matter if it's in a dream or not, you only need to keep your true self. How about I call you Meng? "
When the little girl heard this, her eyes lit up. She smiled and said, "Meng, that's right. All living things are dreams. I'm no exception. From now on, I'll be called Meng. Hehe, thank you, Zhang Xiaohua."
The mistress clapped her hands and said, "That's right. Zhang Xiaohua, you look like a scholar. How come you're a farmer?"
Zhang Xiaohua said embarrassedly, "My family was poor since I was young. When I was young, I wasn't smart. My father didn't let me study much. During this time, I read a lot of books, so I know some things.
Little Meng saved me, so giving me a name can be considered as forming a good karma. "
Then, Zhang Xiaohua said embarrassedly, "I still haven't asked for Shitai's name. I'll remember it in my heart and repay you in the future."
The Shitai said with a smile, "Actually, you're not a person of Jianghu, so there's no harm in me telling you. However, for some reason, you only need to remember that my name is Jing Xuan.
And during this time, it's best to remember it in your heart and not tell others. "
Zhang Xiaohua said solemnly, "I know, Shitai Shitai. Everyone has their own privacy and secrets. We should all give each other some space.
I'm already happy that Shitai doesn't blame me. I'll treat Shitai's matter as normal. "
Shitai Shitai said with a smile, "Zhang Xiaohua's words are reasonable. Everyone knows that taking a step back makes the world better. But how many people understand?
If they really understand, how much less bloody can there be in Jianghu?
It's a pity that Jianghu is a place where fists matter. When your fists are hard, you'll have reason and won't care about other people's privacy and secrets.
Zhang Xiaohua, I hope that when you grow up in the future, you can remember what you said today and do what you said. "
Zhang Xiaohua bowed and said, "I know, Shitai. I'll try my best to do it."
The three of them talked for a while. Shitai Shitai saw that Zhang Xiaohua was tired, so she let him rest and pulled Xiaomeng out.
In the next few days, Shitai Shitai still went out early and came back late. Zhang Xiaohua's injury also recovered rapidly. Shitai Shitai was very surprised by this situation. She had personally checked Zhang Xiaohua's injury. It was serious and abnormal. According to her idea, it would take at least a few months of rest. So she had been thinking about how to deal with this matter. Now it seemed that Zhang Xiaohua's recovery in these ten days was comparable to others' recovery in one or two months. Was it really because her pill was effective, or was it because Zhang Xiaohua was young and easy to recover?
Looking at Shitai's surprised eyes, Zhang Xiaohua also thought of her elder brother's injury that day. Didn't Zhang Xiaolong's internal injury recover very quickly last year?
At that time, everyone thought that it was because of the spring water at home. She had been out for almost a year and had not drunk the spring water for a long time. Was it because she had drunk the spring water before?
The spring water could cure internal injuries. This kind of thing was just thinking about. If she said it out loud, she would be said to have a brain problem for no reason. So Zhang Xiaohua could only keep her mouth shut.
In fact, the reason why Zhang Xiaohua had been in a coma for more than ten days was naturally because her body had automatically healed her injury. The longer she was in a coma, the better the recovery. Now that she had woken up, her injury was of course recovering rapidly. Zhang Xiaohua did not know this, and neither did Shitai Shitai. However, it did not matter whether she knew or not. After all, Zhang Xiaohua was getting better day by day.
On this day, Zhang Xiaohua and Xiaomeng were still in the Cottage. Zhang Xiaohua could already walk on the ground. She slowly moved to the door of the Cottage. Outside the door was the warm sunshine, which made Zhang Xiaohua feel warm. Xiaomeng did not go fishing. She threw the fishing rod aside and also sat down barefoot. She asked Zhang Xiaohua, "Brother Xiaohua, where is your home?
Who is in your family?
Can you tell me?
I will definitely keep it a secret for you. I won't tell anyone. "
Zhang Xiaohua looked at Xiaomeng's face in the sunshine and smiled. She said, "This, you can tell me. There is no need to keep it a secret. My family lives in Guozhuang House, a small village in Lu Town. However, don't ask me where Lu Town is. I have never seen a map, so I can't tell you clearly.
My family now has my father and mother, as well as my elder brother and sister-in-law. Second Brother and I came out to make a living.
I used to have a grandmother who was very good to me. She just passed away last year. "
Speaking of his grandmother, Zhang Xiaohua thought of many things again. Therefore, he told Xiaomeng about how he started to open up wasteland last year, dug wells, went to the market during the New Year, met bullies, and saved Liu Qian. In the end, he talked about how his elder brother met the bandits in Xicui Mountain when he married, and how his grandmother passed away at his elder brother's wedding. He talked for a whole morning. In the end, not only did Zhang Xiaohua cry sadly, but even Xiaomeng also cried. She was sad for the experience of Zhang Xiaohua's family and the death of Zhang Xiaohua's beloved grandmother.
Xiaomeng looked at Zhang Xiaohua enviously and said, "Brother Xiaohua, you have a harmonious and loving family. I really envy you.
I don't know where my home is, and I don't know where to find it. "
Zhang Xiaohua comforted her and said, "Everyone has a home, and so do you. Maybe you don't know where to find it now, but it doesn't mean that you don't have a home. I believe that you will be able to find your home in the future, your father and mother. Moreover, Shitai Shitai is very good to you now. She loves you as much as her mother."
Xiaomeng said with a smile, "Xiaohua, you are right. I must have a home, and like you, I must have a lot of family stories. My family is also very loving. When I remember or find it, I will tell you, okay?"
Zhang Xiaohua smiled and said, "No problem, Xiaomeng. I believe I will wait until the day you tell me.
Moreover, if there is a chance in the future, I am very willing to invite you to our Guozhuang House. My father, mother, elder brother and sister-in-law will all like you very much. "
Xiaomeng also smiled. Her smile was like a flower, and in an instant, the slightly cold shell just now faded away. Perhaps, this was the true temperament of a teenage girl. At this moment, Xiaomeng only wanted to stretch out her small hand and make a pinky promise with the youth who was still recuperating. But when her small hand was halfway out, she thought that this was just a young game. Perhaps it was not suitable for her to do so at this age. A blush appeared on her face, and she quickly withdrew her small hand.
The youth in front of her looked extremely ordinary, and his face was pale because of his illness. However, he was the first playmate in her memory. Although this playmate was most likely lying on the bed, the home he mentioned gave Xiaomeng perfect expectations. Therefore, Zhang Xiaohua's home, Zhang Xiaohua's people, and Zhang Xiaohua's things all left a very deep impression on Xiaomeng.
Shitai Shitai gave her the care of an elder, while Zhang Xiaohua gave her the joy of a companion.
This, perhaps, was called "fate"?
The sun was shining brightly, and the river was gurgling. On this endless continent, there might be stories of joys and sorrows happening every day. However, at this time, it belonged to the boys and girls beside the Cottage. Only with support and trust would there be hope and a future.
That night, Shitai Shitai came back very late. He also looked extremely tired. However, Zhang Xiaohua and Xiaomeng had never been nosy people, so they did not ask much.
The next day, Shitai Shitai did not go out, which was unusual. Instead, he called Zhang Xiaohua and Xiaomeng to the Cottage.
Zhang Xiaohua had a premonition.
As expected, Shitai Shitai first checked Zhang Xiaohua's injuries, and then said, "Zhang Xiaohua, your injuries have stabilized. There are no major problems. In the future, you just need to rest."
Zhang Xiaohua hurriedly bowed and said, "This is all thanks to you, Shitai. Thank you so much."
Shitai Shitai smiled and said, "You are still so polite. We have lived together for more than ten days, and I even see you as my nephew. Don't mention the words of thanks again.
However, the end of the year is approaching, and I can't stay here any longer. Tomorrow, we will set off for the encampment of our sect. Xiaomeng will go with me. What about you?
What are your plans? "
Zhang Xiaohua thought for a moment and asked, "Shitai Shitai, what do you think I should do?"
Shitai Shitai said, "Your injuries are not serious. You can barely go with us. There may be changes on the way, but with me, it won't be too serious. I can put you in the nearest town, and then you can make your own plans. You can find a way back, or you can recuperate in the town."
Zhang Xiaohua asked again, "Then, Shitai Shitai, I want to ask again. Xiaomeng, what are your plans?"
Shitai Shitai smiled and said, "As for Xiaomeng, I plan to take her back to the sect first. Her aptitude is average, and she is old. Although it is not suitable for her to practice martial arts, it is not difficult for me to take her in with my status. Let's not talk about practicing any peerless martial arts. As long as she can protect herself and live a stable life in the future, it will be enough."
Xiaomeng had been worried about her future, but she was indifferent and sometimes was too lazy to ask. This time, when she saw Zhang Xiaohua asking for her and Shitai Shitai thinking for her so thoroughly, her eyes could not help but turn red. She walked to the shitai, pulled her sleeve, and said, "Shitai Shitai, thank you."
Shitai Shitai lovingly touched Xiaomeng's head and said, "Xiaomeng, it is my fate to meet you. Looking at you now, you have the shadow of me in the past. Since I have some ability to take care of you, I am naturally willing to help you. In this jianghu, it is not necessarily full of schemes and tricks. There is also warmth."
Xiaomeng seemed to understand and nodded.
When Zhang Xiaohua heard that there was such a good thing, he cried, "Shitai, you accept one disciple, two disciples are also accepted. Why don't you accept me as your disciple?"
Shitai Shitai smiled and said, "Although there are male disciples in our sect, they have never been pro-disciples. Male disciples also belong to the outer sect. I can't accept male disciples. If you are willing to go to our sect, I can consider finding someone to accept you. However, you are old and have passed the best time to practice martial arts. This martial art may not be able to succeed."
Zhang Xiaohua's heart was cold. Why did these masters have this argument? Forget it. Thinking of Ou Yan's promise, he was still a little disheartened and said, "I just want Shitai to teach me. If it is someone else, then forget it."
Shitai Shitai said, "You child, to be able to enter my sect, even if you are an outer sect disciple, the requirements are extremely high."
However, she didn't want to say the name of the sect, nor did she want to force Zhang Xiaohua, so she didn't say anything more.
Zhang Xiaohua said again, "Abbess, I've thought about it and decided that I won't follow you to the nearest town. As you said just now, there are still some problems. First, I'm afraid that if anything happens, it will affect your plans. Second, if you bring me along, won't it also affect your itinerary? I'll just stay here and recuperate from my injuries. Besides, this place is near the river, so my companions might find their way here in the next few days. If I leave now, won't I miss them again?"
Shitai Shitai was silent for a moment and said, "Zhang Xiaohua, what you said makes sense. It's better to be quiet than to move. You'd better recuperate here. The surroundings are very safe and there is enough food for you to spend the New Year. By the way, I'll tell you the route to the town later. Don't get lost in the end."
After saying that, Shitai Shitai told Zhang Xiaohua the route from the Cottage to the town in detail. Then she took out some silver from her arms and gave it to Zhang Xiaohua. Only then did she take Xiaomeng out to pack their things.
Perhaps it was the last time she would spend with Shitai Shitai and Xiaomeng. Zhang Xiaohua felt that time passed abnormally fast. Unknowingly, it was evening. The sun was setting, and a faint red color hung on the West Mountain. Zhang Xiaohua held her cheeks and sat alone by the river. At this time, Xiaomeng quietly walked over.
Like Zhang Xiaohua, Xiaomeng sat by the river with one hand behind her back. She looked at the sun in the distance and asked, "What are you thinking about?"
Zhang Xiaohua said, "I'm thinking that the ancients said that the sunset is infinitely good. It's just that dusk is near. This beautiful time is always short."
Xiaomeng was also sad and said, "It's precisely because it's short that it's beautiful.
If it lasts for a long time, it will be boring. "
Zhang Xiaohua smiled and said, "Xiaomeng is right.
We've only met for more than ten days. Naturally, it feels good. If it's more than ten years, what will happen? "
Xiaomeng's face was a little red. She didn't know if Zhang Xiaohua said it unintentionally, or if she listened attentively, or if it was the reflection of the setting sun?
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