Chapter 5, Immortal Brother (2)

Mo Ruofei looked at Buqi with a hint of surprise. She was cleverer than an ordinary little girl, and the reasoning she expressed was abundant. ... Quite a bit ... . ... The ability to call a deer a horse. Children pretending to be innocent can always deceive many people. Mo Ruofei felt a stir in her heart, as if recalling something from a long time ago. After a long while, she came back to her senses and asked her: "Is your name Buqi? What does your ninth uncle do?"

Yaoling Town is situated by the mountains and water, with the town built along the mountains, resembling a long dragon stretching its body at the foot of the mountain

Mo Ruofei's hand trembled slightly, and she casually wiped her mouth with the sleeve of her robe, gently placing the ceramic bowl on the ground

The sweet potato, baked until soft in the fire pit, was peeled open, releasing a burst of sweet aroma. Enchanted, I took a deep breath, took a big bite, and exclaimed as the heat made me gasp

She thought this idea was truly wonderful, as it would allow her to leave the Medicine Spirit Manor while also being by the handsome man's side. If she could see him every day, it would add a delightful flavor to her meals. By the time she grew tired of this dish, perhaps she would have already found her way out. Buqi smiled, her eyes curved with anticipation.

At this moment, she could not afford to care about her own desires; if he found her, the outcome would certainly not be good. Daring to brave such a fierce snowstorm alone to ascend the mountain, he was undoubtedly not an ordinary scholar. She glanced at the tightly blocked entrance by him, calculating various possibilities in her mind, and with a blink of her eyes, she said with a sense of grievance: "I am not afraid of you; I am surprised that a noble young master like you would eat sweet potatoes, which are typically consumed by the impoverished! How have I wronged you? A little thief broke into the Medicine Spirit Manor tonight, and he is quite similar in age and stature to your book boy. Upon seeing this, I naturally had to shout!"

People also say that the Lin family of Yaoling Village is kind-hearted, as most would execute such runaway servants on the spot. Yet, Master Lin surprisingly granted the two of them a chance to live

If Master Lin knew that she had run away secretly, what good would come to her? She would be beaten and then sold; her life would not be taken, but half of it would be gone. Buqi shivered in fear.

Without hesitation, she opened the bundle and took out a hatchet to chop some dry bushes. Before long, a fire was kindled. She rubbed her frozen, numb face with snow and took a while to catch her breath

Then I will not go back with you to testify, let the master misunderstand!

The mountain hollows are somewhat similar to cat ear caves, being narrow on the outside and wide on the inside. Yaoling Town thrives due to its proximity to Yaoling Village, where nearly every household goes up the mountain to gather herbs and hunt. Over time, in order to have a convenient resting place and to avoid wild beasts, such mountain hollows have been excavated. They are built sheltered from the wind, allowing for a fire to be lit inside without being smoked out. A fire at the entrance deters wild animals from approaching.

Breathless, she climbed up the hillside and looked back at the distant lights of the town, feeling somewhat sentimental. The mountain wind made her clothes feel as thin as paper. She paused her reverie and searched for the spot where she used to rest while foraging for medicinal herbs.

His gaze fell upon the bundle beside Buqi, and he smiled, saying: "If you have done nothing wrong, why are you packing your things and running away?"

No matter how graceful his movements were, they could not conceal his embarrassment. He buried his head deeper, hiding the involuntary grimace on his face in the shadows. Internally cursing, he thought, "This is what you get for pursuing me, for wanting to take me back! Even if I can't win, I will still make you feel disgusted."

Buqi smiled as if he did not understand and said: "Thank you, Young Master Mo! I will definitely accompany you back to Yaoling Manor to testify. Young Master, rest assured, the master will not make things difficult for your book boy. However, Buqi does not wish to cause trouble for Yaoling Manor. How about you ask the master to take Buqi as a maid?"

He closed his eyes. Buqi, in a fit of anger, also closed her eyes. Since he did not appreciate her, and failed to recognize the value of the exquisite, she had no choice but to set aside her desires and focus on herself.

Not abandoning the act, he drank water in large gulps, swallowing the red sorrel that had lodged in his throat, his eyes never leaving Mo Ruofei's face for a moment. She was contemplating whether to splash a bowl of hot water all over his face and then run away. This was merely a fleeting thought; she was self-aware enough to know that with her short legs, she could not outrun him, and she had no knowledge of those miraculous martial arts, making it impossible for her to fight back. After abandoning this thought, all her attention returned to Mo Ruofei's handsome face, and she could no longer tear her gaze away.

Is it really a case of mistaken identity? Moruo Fei looked at Buqi with suspicion. She was wearing an old thick blue cloth coat, with a cloth scarf wrapped around her head, revealing two rosy cheeks that had been frozen. Her pair of eyes, however, were quite beautiful, sparkling with a lively fire, clearly indicating that she was a clever girl. He found it amusing, thinking that this girl was only about twelve or thirteen years old, yet she had the audacity to venture into the mountains alone in the snow.

Mo Ruofei smiled, why does everyone want to be his maid? He touched his own face and did not answer

The little thief who broke into the village was discovered by me. I shouted for someone to catch him, and he threatened to go back to Yaoling Village and take my life. Should I just stay here and wait for death?! I am scared..." Buqi, who had followed Hua Jiuxing since childhood, could change his expression faster than flipping a book. At this point, his voice choked, and the tears in his eyes seemed ready to spill at any moment.

There are many girls around me, and I do not miss you among them

As Buqi curled up against the cave wall, suppressing a laugh, a glimmer of mockery flashed in Mo Ruofei's eyes. He spoke softly, saying: "You will return to Yaoling Manor tomorrow to testify for Jian Sheng, and I will give you a golden rice bowl. Carrying the golden rice bowl to inherit your ninth uncle's legacy will surely be quite glorious"

"Yes, there is." She mumbled in response, and when she finally reacted and looked up, she saw the elegant figure dressed in fox fur amidst the ice and snow, and was immediately choked by the sweet potato, nearly losing her breath.

Mo Ruofei bent down and slipped into the cave, handing her the ceramic pot filled with water, smiling as he said: "You really know how to find a place to hide! Following you into the mountain, you made me search for so long!"

The gatekeeper Tian Qi once eloped with the kitchen maid Yue Ji. After being caught and brought back, Tian Qi was sold to the frontier to perform hard labor, while Yue Ji was taken away by a matchmaker.

Is there anything else

I am very capable, I can ... ...

Mo Ruofei seemed to have grown accustomed to being watched by others, ignoring the burning gaze of Buqi, and directly picked up a roasted sweet potato from beside the fire. He peeled it slowly and ate it leisurely, even casually taking the ceramic bowl from the stunned Buqi to drink water.

Is this a reward for her or a detriment? The unwavering gaze suddenly widened as she looked at Mo Ruofei, as if she had seen a treasure. She exclaimed excitedly: "Wow, a golden rice bowl! If I can obtain this, what else do I need to seek? If I exchange it for silver, I can eat for a lifetime! If Uncle Jiu were aware from the afterlife, he would surely be proud of me! Thank you... May I ask your esteemed surname, young master?"

Not abandoning foolishness

She stared at Mo Ruofei, clenched her fists, and said with righteous indignation: "I was taken in by Old Madam Lin since I was young, how could I bring trouble to the Medicine Spirit Manor? If I leave, that little thief won't harbor hatred towards the Medicine Spirit Manor! Therefore, I must leave, you must not take me back! With Old Master Lin's character, he will definitely protect me to the end! Although I am young and have not read much, I understand the importance of gratitude and repaying kindness. I will never bring disaster to the Medicine Spirit Manor!"

"Why are you silent now? Are you afraid? Why weren't you this timid when you were slandering me?" Mo Ruofei, who had failed to eat the rabbit he roasted in the temple, braved the wind and snow to find Buqi. Exhausted and hungry, he felt a fire of resentment brewing in his heart. Yet, he was accustomed to being elegant, and even while speaking these sarcastic words, he remained unhurried.

"Is it really that funny?" Buqi widened her eyes, pretending to be innocent and naive. She said with annoyance, "Looking at your attire, you must be the young master from a wealthy family, surely someone will vouch for you. The master has a kind heart; he would never wrongfully accuse the innocent. You need not worry about your book boy. When the snow stops at dawn, you should return to Yaoling Manor. By the way, please convey my farewell to Lord Lin. Just say that Buqi does not wish to implicate Yaoling Manor and is going to fulfill my late uncle's wish to restore the reputation of the Hua family!" When the snow stops at dawn, you should return to Yaoling Manor. By the way, please convey my farewell to Lord Lin. Just say that Buqi does not wish to implicate Yaoling Manor and is going to fulfill my late uncle's wish to restore the reputation of the Hua family!

Mo Ruofei felt a pang of compassion and said softly: "Nowadays, the people of Yaoling Manor believe that Jian Sheng is a thief who has intruded into the manor. I happen to be taking him to Yaoling Manor for treatment. Come back with me as a witness, and I will plead with Master Lin on your behalf. Yaoling Manor has many experts, and Master Lin will instruct someone to protect you. It is not good for someone so young to wander alone outside."

Mo Ruofei was taken aback and couldn't help but burst into laughter. The way Hua Buqi waved her little fists was simply adorable! Wrapped in her cotton-padded coat, she thought of herself as a big tree, but it would be more accurate to say she resembled a stout and robust bean sprout

Mo Ruofei glanced at her and said, "Are you going to let it be? Sleep now, we will return to Yaoling Manor at dawn"

Do not! Do not let others deceive you! This is Morpheus's response.

His sideburns are like finely cut blades, and his eyes resemble stars. From his brows to his lips, every feature appears to be a perfect work of art, meticulously carved.

Beggar, a beggar! The Hua family has been beggars for nine generations! I am the tenth generation! Do you see the ceramic bowl in your hand? Uncle Jiu used it to beg for a lifetime! When he died, it was passed down to me!" Buqi said with a smile.

Not giving up on her infatuation, she thought, there is her saliva on it! She immediately recalled that there was also the saliva of Hua Jiu and A Huang on it. She felt disgusted with herself and lost her appetite looking at the sweet potato