With Yinyue in his sight, Fengling no longer daunted in front of Su Rong and Ye Guixue, but went directly to Yinyue and discussed with him. He didn't even care about the stewed chicken and fish in the water at the back of the Great Buddha Temple.
Yes, Su Rong was left behind.
Su Rong asked after returning to the snow at night, "Going to the back mountain to see the maple leaves? Can you pick mountain delicacies by the way? Although I doubt that there will be any mountain delicacies this season."
"Yes, yes." Ye Guixue nodded, "The mountain forest behind the Great Buddha Temple has a special landform and a humid climate. It's not too cold at this time of year. It's not really winter yet and it hasn't snowed yet. You can still collect mountain treasures.
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Su Rong stood up and said, "Let's go, ask the little novice monk to bring us two baskets." After saying that, she changed her mind and said boldly: "No, bring us two baskets."
Ye Guixue smiled and followed her out of the yard.
The young novice monk responded to the requests of the two benefactors who lived in the Great Buddha Temple. After all, the abbot told them that they must take good care of them and make sure they are fed, housed and comfortable.
But after giving two big baskets, he looked at the noble appearance of the two of them and asked worriedly, "Are the two donors planning to go to the back mountain to collect mountain treasures? There are indeed many mountain treasures in the back mountain at this time of the year, but because
The trees are deep and there are many snakes and insects, so you two can just wander around the outside. Don't go deep inside, as it is very dangerous to be bitten by snakes and insects."
"Okay, we get it." Su Rong was not afraid of this the least.
So, the two men carried two large baskets and headed straight to the back mountain.
Yinyue and Fengling, who had been hiding to compete with each other, saw that the two of them had gone to the back mountain. Naturally, they could no longer compete with each other and hurriedly followed them.
Fengling is a talkative person with a lively personality. If he can have a basket with anyone, he doesn't have to worry about running out of things to say. He quietly asked Yin Yue, "Um, brother, has your young master ever used a big basket to pick mushrooms like this before?"
Vaguely almost failing, "No."
Fengling sighed, "My mistress is really too arrogant. How could she naturally hand such a big basket to your young master? She should hold two baskets by herself. Your young master should not hold it in his hands."
There are things like big baskets, and his hands look like those holding books, painting, and pens to write articles."
Yinyue held it in for a while and then said: "My young master also practices martial arts and uses a sword."
"Oh, you don't understand what I mean. What I mean is that your young master is such an elegant and gentle person. He is not suitable to follow my master to pick mushrooms with a big basket." Fengling whispered: "Your family
Is it voluntary for the young master? If this continues, he will go to the King of Nanchu to cancel the engagement before he returns to Nanchu."
Yinyue said with a sullen face: "No, my young master has always known what kind of person the princess is."
Fengling saw that this was the longest thing she had said to him, and she breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good, if your young master regrets the marriage, my master will have to find another husband after he returns to Nanchu.
"
Yinyue seemed very speechless, completely speechless.
After Su Rong handed Ye Guixue a large basket, each of them walked up the mountain with a large basket. She didn't seem to think anything was wrong and talked to him as she walked.
Ye Guixue didn't seem to think there was anything wrong. It was very natural. He was holding a big basket in his hand and didn't care. He told Su Rong something about Nanchu. Although there was no one in the back, his voice was low.
, so he and Su Rong were walking side by side, not far apart.
Soon they arrived at the back mountain. Su Rong's eyes were sharp and she said, "There are indeed mushrooms."
Ye Guixue also saw it, so she naturally squatted down, picked it with her hands, and very carefully broke off the roots of the soil, and then put it cleanly into the big basket.
Su Rong was always rough in doing this kind of thing. She wanted to pick it and throw it directly into the basket, but seeing Ye Guixue being so clean, she followed suit, cleaned the soil off and put it neatly into the basket.
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Although it is no longer the season for Changshan delicacies, the soil is moist and the forest is dense. There are indeed a lot of them growing on the ground. Every few steps, they come across a large area. The surroundings are quiet. The two of them are picking and talking at the same time without any delay.
In this way, unknowingly, we went deep into the mountains. During this period, we did meet a few snakes and insects as the little monk instructed, but they did not attack them suddenly. Su Rong also insisted on not killing living things near the important places of Buddhism, so
, they all let it slip by.
About an hour later, Ye Guixue's basket was full. Su Rong looked at him suspiciously, "Why did you pick it so fast? Have you done this before?"
Ye Guixue shook her head, "I haven't done it before."
Su Rong didn't believe it, "Then why are you faster than me?"
Ye Guixue was helpless, "Have you forgotten? I just met hazelnuts and you peeled them off and ate a lot."
Su Rong: "..."
It does seem to be.
She was not convinced, "You ate it too."
Ye Guixue was funny, "I didn't peel it, you peeled it and handed it to me. I saved my energy, so naturally I have to pick more."
Su Rong was convinced by this reason, "Okay!"
It's not that she has a desire to win, it's that she is a girl. She can't do this kind of thing as quickly as a boy. Is it ridiculous? Fortunately, the eldest lady is not here, otherwise she would have disliked her again.
Ye Guixue asked, "Shall we go back?"
"Fill my basket." Su Rong looked around. The mountains and forests were dense, blocking out the sky and the sun. It was very dark inside after entering. It was basically impossible to tell what time it was. All he could do was look at it when he came in.
Considering the time of day, it should be still early outside.
Ye Guixue nodded, "Then where should we go? There is no road here."
"Go over there. It should be closer to the water source. It should be longer." Su Rong judged based on common sense.
Ye Guixue has no objection.
So, the two of them walked diagonally in the direction Su Rong said. As expected, it didn't take long before Su Rong's big basket was full.
Su Rong was satisfied, "This thing smells delicious. It seems to be different from the kind that grows on the mountains in Jiangning County. It has a more mountain delicacy."
She said with some excitement: "Such fresh things, should we eat them tonight? How about we catch a few pheasants and take them back together, and then we won't live on the mountain tonight, but in the town below."
, find an inn and ask the chef in the inn to make pheasant stewed with wild delicacies."
Ye Guixue had no objection, "That's fine."
"No, no, no, Master, you can't." Fengling appeared and objected immediately, "The vegetarian food at the Great Buddha Temple is so delicious. We can't waste a dinner. If we waste dinner today, we will waste breakfast tomorrow.
It’s time to eat. If you bear with us, we’ll only stay for three days. When we go down the mountain, we’ll fill the car with mushrooms and catch dozens of chickens. I’m sure we can eat for many more days.”
Su Rong thought about it and said, "Okay!"
She glared at Fengling, "Since you're following me, why aren't you working?"
"I did it, not only me, but Yin Yue also did it." Fengling took out a package from behind, weighed it, and said, "Listen, what are these? These are all hazelnuts, you know?"
Don’t you like to eat it? I’ve been peeling this one, and it’s really difficult to do it. It pricks my hands, and my hands are almost like sieves.”
Su Rong immediately forgave him, "That's pretty much it."
She reached into her arms and took out a tube of ointment and threw it to him, "Apply this."
Fengling chuckled, accepted it, and automatically became invisible again.
Su Rong picked up the basket and said, "Let's go back."
Ye Guixue nodded, "Let's go along this road. If I feel good, there should be a mountain road one mile ahead. It will be much easier than turning back the way we came."
"become."
So, the two of them continued to walk forward. After walking half a mile, there was a faint voice in front of them. Su Rong stopped and was confused. From the sound, it seemed that there were many people. Before she could speak, there was a loud drink in front of her.
,"who?"
Su Rong heard the familiar voice and was silent in her heart without answering.
Fengling appeared in an instant, took a few steps forward, said "Ah", turned around and told Su Rong, "Master, it seems that there are people from the Imperial Guard and... Young Master Zhou is bringing the guards from the Duke Protector's Mansion.
Investigate the case?”
He didn't expect to come to this barren mountain to investigate a case. It was a hundred miles away from the capital.
Su Rong looked natural and said, "Since we have met, let's go over and say hello!"
He shouted and asked at midnight, and it would be unreasonable not to say hello. How could such a coincidence happen to him?
Ye Guixue smiled lightly, "It's time to say hello. When I set out for Shen's Mansion in the morning, I also met Mr. Zhou on the way. Let's go!"
So, except for the invisible Yinyue, the three of them walked a few steps forward and faced Ziye and several guards from the Duke Protector's Mansion who came to check. Ziye was also shocked and stunned, "Su Qi
Miss, Ye, Young Master Ye, who are you?"
It was actually two people each carrying a big basket filled with mushrooms. It looked like they were picking mushrooms? Picking mushrooms? Actually, they were picking mushrooms?
That's all Miss Su Qi, she seems to be nothing strange in anything she does, but Young Master Ye also follows her to pick mushrooms? This is really... very inconsistent with his status.
"You read that right, we are picking mushrooms." Su Rong smiled, "Are you... investigating a case? How did the investigation lead to this place?"
Ziye replied in a daze, "The missing man named Dingman from the Imperial Guard died not far ahead. My son and I followed the Imperial Guard to conduct an autopsy and look for clues."
Su Rong nodded.
Ziye glanced back and said hesitantly and in a daze: "Since you and Young Master Ye appeared at the crime scene, you have to go over and... give an explanation."
Ye Guixue nodded, "It should be."
So, Ziye led Su Rong and Ye Guixue to the crime scene.
When He Zheng and the guards of the Imperial Guard, as well as Zhou Gu and the guards of the Duke Protector's Mansion saw them, they were also stunned. Countless pairs of eyes were fixed on the big basket they were carrying and the mushrooms in the basket.
Ye Guixue naturally put the basket down and handed it over, "Sir, we meet again on Thursday. It's a pleasure to meet you."
