Traveling through the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, a story of survival in troubled tim

"Remember what you said today, don't regret it.

I gave you the opportunity to choose and the opportunity to be free. If I ever find you betraying me in the future, you must believe that I can save you, give you a chance to live, provide you with a safe haven, and even make you regret your betrayal."

Wenshu spoke slowly and calmly, without any harshness in her voice!

But Xuanyi knew in his heart that this was not a joke or a threat, his master was just stating the truth.

As soon as Wen Shu finished speaking, Xuan Yi knelt down at Wen Shu's feet again and said earnestly, "Master, from the first step towards you, I, Xuan Yi, will entrust my life to you. From now on, you can command me at your command."

After saying that, he deftly pulled out a two-inch long dagger from his waist.

He lifted a strand of hair from the back of his head, raised his knife and chopped the hair in half.

"If one day, I, Xuanyi, betray my master, I will do the same as this."

Wen Shu did not stop him. She knew that the ancients kept their promises, but that was before. Now that she could tell him her location, she still had some trust in him and some understanding of his character.

Know when to quit. Now she is using people wisely. As the saying goes, don't employ people you doubt, and don't doubt people you employ.

"I believe you, you get up first!"

Seeing Xuan Yi stand up, Wen Shu started to talk about business. "When you go back this time, remember to calm your subordinates down, organize them to focus on farming, and keep a low profile so as not to attract the attention of other forces and cause unnecessary trouble!"

Although they didn't know why the master gave such an order, the master's several advance predictions saved their lives. Since the master gave such an order, she must have her reasons.

"Yes"

After saying that, he remained silent, standing there obediently, waiting for Wen Shu's instructions.

"Also, pick a few good talkers and go to Mengcheng..."

Wenshu originally wanted to go to Luoyang, but Luoyang is obviously no longer possible now.

After thinking for a while, he said, "Come forward."

After hearing this, Xuan Yi stood up and stood one step away from Wen Shu.

"I'll tell you..." Wen Shu ordered in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

"You must remember this"

"Xuan Yi remembered it."

Wenshu saw that he didn't look fake.

Looking outside, the sun was almost overhead, and before I knew it, it was already noon.

She also knew that Xuan Yi had not had enough rest since he came up the mountain to see her. Although his skin was tanned by the sun, it could be seen from his pale lips that he needed to be well rested.

He said, "Stay here for now and get enough rest before setting off again."

"Yes, Master"

Xuanyi had no objection to this, whatever his master said was what he did.

"Go and rest first. When you're leaving, remember to come find me..."

"I will take my leave first..."

"Go ahead..."

Only after watching Xuan Yi walk away did Wen Shu breathe a sigh of relief. She leaned back in her chair and recalled what Xuan Yi had just described about what he had seen and heard along the way.

After Baoju entered the house, she saw the girl looking at her and said, "Girl, it's time for lunch."

Ordinary people only eat two meals a day, morning and evening. Only wealthy or aristocratic families will have an extra meal at noon.

After returning to Bashu, the habit of eating three meals a day was no different from that in Luoyang. This was still insisted on by her grandmother. Of course, the housekeeper's aunt was not happy about it.

Although there was lunch, it was not rich.

"Let's go. By the way, as for Xuanyi's food, go and tell him about it. Our small kitchen will deliver it when the time comes..."

After all, Xuanyi needs to take good care of his body. No matter whether he eats well or not, the first thing to do is to make sure he is full.

After all, there is still a lot of things waiting for him to deal with when he returns.

"Yes, lady..."

"Hey, I'll go!"

Shaoyao stood behind and made an excuse.

She knew in her heart that she was not as thoughtful as Baoju, so it was better for Baoju to take care of the girl.

Especially after the girl returned to the mountain, she devoted all her attention to reading and practicing martial arts.

There were a few times when I was thinking about something and put a cup of hot water into my mouth. If Bao Baoju hadn't discovered it in time, I would have been scalded.

From then on, whenever Baoju served water or tea, she would either watch from the side or wait until the tea was no longer hot before serving it.

After hearing this, Baoju didn't say much and just watched Shaoyao's back as she walked out.

The two of them have taken care of Wenshu for so many years that they have already developed a tacit understanding.

After lunch, Wenshu took Jueyu on horseback riding on the mountain path in the scorching heat.

The road was narrow and the forest was dense, so even though I had a mount, I couldn't walk much faster.

We went up and down the hill and finally arrived at an inconspicuous pier.

"Girl, there is no road ahead"

Jueyu saw the rushing river in front of him and a long-abandoned dock.

There was nothing around except a tea stall and a wine shop that had been abandoned for who knows how many years.

The roofs of the teahouses and taverns had long since disappeared, leaving only a few wooden stakes standing there, with dark watermarks still visible on them.

I think this place was abandoned because it was flooded for a long time.

Looking around, there was no sign of life except the sound of rushing water in the river.

Wenshu held the reins tightly in her hands, but did not stop and continued walking towards the river.

But when he was almost there, he turned and headed towards the abandoned tavern.

"It's okay, let's wait here first..."

It is now May, the hottest time of the year. Wenshu plans to tie the horse near the stone wall where there is plenty of water and grass.

"Girl, please wait here first, let me do this"

"Go ahead..."

After Jueyu came back, the two stood on the dock and felt the wind blowing from the river.

Seeing that Jueyu was a little more lively than when he first came, he thought for a moment and asked, "Jueyu, do you have any family...?"

one……

two……

three……

There was silence for a long time, just when Wen Shu thought she would not answer this question.

"I, once had a family..."

Jueyu's voice was very soft, and it seemed unreal and would be blown away by the wind.

'once'

Wen Shu chewed on the two words over and over in her mouth. A few strokes of the word carried a thousand pounds of weight.

She couldn't bear to continue this topic. If the time was right in the future, she would talk about it. Of course she would. There was no need to repeatedly open a bloody wound.

“Sorry, I shouldn’t have mentioned that.”

There is no problem with the people that my eldest brother brought back.

I was trying to change the subject when I saw a figure moving on the opposite riverbank from a distance, but it was too far away to be clear.

"Look over there, is there someone coming...!"

Wenshu pointed to the opposite side, a little upstream from them.

"It's the girl. Several people are carrying a boat and tying something on it..."

"Our supporters are here," Wen Shu's voice was filled with excitement. After saying that, she turned around and ordered, "Get your things. The water is flowing fast, and they will be here in the blink of an eye."

After saying that, he turned around, picked up a package and put it on his back.

Jueyu followed suit and picked up the package and carried it on his back.

The two stood on the dock, watching the people on the other side getting closer and closer.