The heavy rain had been accumulating for a long time, and it came very suddenly, like a torrential downpour.
On the mountain road, it didn't take a moment for water to pile up.
All the scholars in the pavilion frowned slightly, it seemed that the rain would not stop for a while, and it would take a lot of time to travel.
If it gets dark in the evening, and the few people are in the deep mountains, it is impossible to travel in the middle of the night, and they will probably have to rest in this pavilion for the night.
Under the heavy rain, Yuan Hua looked at the other two people in the pavilion again, and looked at them very carefully.
After all, the three parties might spend the night together under this pavilion, and he couldn't let go if he didn't get to know the details.
Yuan Hua looked at the old woman first. The old woman was holding a cane and looked at the heavy rain outside the pavilion with a worried expression. She was also worried about when the rain would stop.
Yuan Hua didn't look much, and quickly shifted his gaze to Chen Jiuchu, pretending to cast his eyes inadvertently.
A poor scholar, the basket behind him should be some food and books.
When he first entered the pavilion, this poor scholar didn't want to talk to them, he was very vigilant in his words and deeds.
The more this happened, the more relieved Yuan Hua felt.
It is safest not to want to have intersections.
On the contrary, the old woman made Yuan Hua a little concerned, but there was no need to be too nervous, after all, looking at the gentle and polite scholars, it was not like he was powerless.
A few people here are still talking, and the heavy rain outside is just right.
Among the scholars, apart from Yuan Hua, there were still a few who kept looking at Chen Jiu.
The scholar who is named Wang Weiping with ordinary clothes is the most.
Wang Weiping was born in a poor family, with a clever mind, he could quickly master the knowledge of the academy masters, so he was appreciated by the Yuan family when he was only at the age of Guan, and let him go to the academy with Yuan Hua to study.
Wang Weiping ascended the heights when he was young, and his heart was naturally more proud. Looking at Chen Jiu, a poor scholar, there was a little disdain in his eyes, and then disdain.
It seems that being in the same booth with a poor scholar like Chen Jiu has lost his worth.
The pretty girl is named Zhang Huayin, she is the daughter of the Zhang family who has a good relationship with the Yuan family, she has played with Yuan Hua since she was a child, and she admires the knowledgeable Yuan Hua very much, and it is her request to study with Yuan Hua this time of.
The Yajing woman's name is Beiwei, who was suddenly arranged by Yuan's family to join the study tour, and told Yuan Hua not to neglect her, she should have a surprising background.
The name of the sword-wielding scholar is unknown, and his origin is also unclear. He is a study tour person arranged by Yuan's mansion, and he should play the role of guardian.
Chen Jiu was so bored that he tilted his body and lay on the bench, slowly eating the fruit in his hand.
The three parties in the pavilion were silent, and the atmosphere was a little depressing.
It was the old woman who spoke first, and sighed first: "How to go home, how to go home..."
Then he turned his head to look at a few people, and said sadly: "How many young people are from Qingfeng City?"
Yuan Hua replied: "Not from Qingfeng City, but going to Qingfeng City."
Several people turned their eyes to Chen Jiu, wanting to ask about the history.
Chen Jiu pretended to be dumb, opened his mouth a few times, and then pointed to his own mouth, signaling that the dumb man could not speak.
Yuan Hua smiled, but said nothing.
The old woman then said, "I am also from Qingfeng City. This time I came back from visiting relatives in the township. I didn't expect to encounter such heavy rain. Alas, I'm afraid I won't be able to go home tonight. I don't know how worried my eldest son will be."
The pretty girl Zhang Huayin advised, "Old lady, don't panic, maybe the rain will stop after a while, and then I can go on my way again."
Wang Weiping on the side hurriedly nodded in agreement with the girl, "Yes, yes, don't panic, old lady."
The rest did not speak.
After all, these are just words of comfort from the two of them, and the heavy rain won't stop for a while.
Chen Jiu was lying on the chair, half-closed his eyes, as if taking a nap.
The old woman began to chat with the five of them continuously.
Among them, most of the words are praises for the five young people who are young and promising. They have started to study abroad at such a young age, and they still have to go to the academy to study. The future is really boundless.
Several people have spoken and praised, but there is still an unconcealable arrogance in their expressions.
In the southern part of the Great Winning Dynasty, how many young people are there who dare to go and study in the palace at such an age?
This alone is enough for them to be proud, not in the slightest.
It rained continuously for a long time without stopping.
The conversation between the old woman and the scholar was constant, most of them were praises. Although Yuan Hua was still a little wary of the old woman, but seeing that the old woman was so kind and insightful about the officialdom, she was not like ordinary old women in the mountains. They are also happy to talk.
Most of the young people are expressing their ambitions with pride.
After Yuan Hua went to study in the academy this time, he wanted to show his ambitions in the officialdom, climb up step by step, and create a peaceful and prosperous world for thousands of scholars in the Daying Dynasty.
Chen Jiu lay on the chair and almost laughed out loud.
This cowhide is really daring to brag about.
Wang Weiping, on the other hand, threatened to study in the academy and become that noble gentleman in the academy.
Between his words, his eyes mostly flicked back and forth on the pretty girl, as if he was listening to the girl, and then his eyes moved to Chen Jiu, with even more disdain in his eyes.
Such a humble scholar who has no ambitions and can't speak makes him feel contemptuous.
This kind of person cannot be regarded as a scholar at all, not even half of them.
The old woman sighed again and again, saying that it is good for young people to have high ambitions.
This kind of sincere and kind words are always pleasant to hear.
As a result, the relationship between the two parties gradually became familiar and they talked more.
Only Chen Jiu was silent, and for a moment he seemed like an outsider.
When the heavy rain stopped, it was already dusk and evening, and the road was flooded with water, making it impossible to travel.
The pavilion is ventilated on all sides, and it is estimated that it will only get colder when the temperature cools down at night.
The old woman trembled, got up with a cane, and walked a few steps towards the outside of the pavilion.
Wang Weiping was puzzled and asked: "Where is the old lady going? There is still water outside, and it is far away from Qingfeng City. It is too dangerous to drive at night. It is too dangerous. The old lady should sit down quickly and rest in the pavilion tonight." ."
The old woman smiled and explained: "There is a mountain temple in front of it, which was built in a hidden way. Usually, some people go to offer incense and worship, and the traveling merchants are also allowed to rest at night. You are outsiders, so it's normal not to know."
Between words, the old woman rolled her eyes at Chen Jiu.
The mute in her eyes was resting on his back and seemed to be asleep.
So the old woman said again: "It's too cold in this pavilion at night, don't let the two pretty girls get cold. If you believe in the old man, you can go with the old man to rest in the mountain temple for a night, and you can still have some good time." Protected by the mountain god."
Both Wang Weiping and the pretty girl were speechless, but Wang Weiping looked at the pretty girl's thin body and was worried that it would really be cold.
The two turned their gazes to Yuan Hua, and his words were decisive.
Yuan Hua glanced at the sword-wielding scholar, thought for a while, nodded lightly, and said with a smile, "It's really not good to let Hua Yin and Miss Bei get cold. If that's the case, let's go together."
Several people got up one after another, took their luggage, and prepared to walk out of the pavilion.
The pretty girl Zhang Huayin suddenly glanced back at Chen Jiu with a worried expression on her face.
The girl struggled for a moment, with a certain look on her face, and ran towards Chen Jiu who was lying down.
Just as Wang Weiping wanted to dissuade him, the girl had already run to Chen Jiu's side and shook him gently with her hand.
Chen Jiu looked up in a daze.
The girl said softly: "We are going to hide from the rain in the mountain temple not far away. Would you like to come together? It's too cold in this pavilion, and it's not safe to be alone at night."
Chen Jiu pretended to shake his head in a daze.
Yuan Hua said, "Hua Yin, come back soon."
Even though the girl looked worried, she had no choice but to run back to them.
Wang Weiping on the side looked anxious, and persuaded the girl: "Hua Yin, you are still too kind. Don't take care of such a good-natured person without etiquette."
The girl just listened without speaking.
When the few people drifted away, the girl turned her head and looked at Chen Jiu who was lying in the pavilion again, with a worried expression on her face.
Wait until a few people are gone.
Chen Jiu slowly got up in the dark pavilion, and took a fruit from the basket beside him.
I took a bite and chewed carefully.
At night, everything is silent in the mountains.
Sitting alone in the pavilion, he glanced at the direction in which the old woman and the scholars left.
For some reason, he only felt that the old woman...
Not human.