You don't understand the fairy world

Chapter 33
Xiao Zidan's health has recovered, but Huaiying still dare not let him go out casually, for fear that he will get sick again.Seeing that the exam is coming in the beginning of spring, if the illness continues, it will delay Chunwei, so what can I do.Therefore, from the beginning of the twelfth lunar month to the end of the year, Xiao Zidan could only walk around the yard a few times, and there was no one to talk to except Huaiying.In the end, he even had to chat with Long Xining.

On the 28th of the twelfth lunar month, the atmosphere of the new year in the capital is getting more and more full. Xiao Dad wrote couplets and posted them on both sides of the gate.Xiao Zitong also personally came to the door to deliver two beautiful red lanterns: "A friend in the Imperial College sells these at home, and gave me two. We can't afford them at home, so I sent them to you."

It was cold at home, Huaiying stomped her feet, breathed a sigh of relief, and was about to go to the kitchen to burn a charcoal basin.

Long Xining suddenly pushed the door open and came in. As soon as he entered, he saw Huaiying standing under the eaves, and immediately frowned: "Why are you standing outside, isn't it cold?" In the winter, he didn't even wear a jacket. He wore only spring and autumn unlined clothing, which looked good, but looked strangely cold.

Of course, as His Royal Highness the Dragon King, he should not be afraid of the cold.

"I came out to get some air, and the room is a little stuffy." Huaiying took a deep breath, and his chest was immediately filled with the chilly air, "I thought you had already returned to the National Teacher's Mansion, didn't the Master National Teacher call yesterday?" Someone came to invite you back to celebrate the New Year?" They lived close to each other, and there was only a not-so-high fence between two adjacent courtyards, and Huaiying could hear clearly what happened next door.

"Let's go on New Year's Day." Long Xining said nonchalantly, "My third brother is just hypocritical, but it's just a New Year's day, so why bother to make such a big event. It wasn't too grand for so many years before." He lived to be more than 700 years old , it has never been Chinese New Year.In fact, there is no custom of celebrating the new year in heaven.

"He also said he was going to the palace." Long Xining became a little impatient when he mentioned this, "What's the point? They're all people I don't know, talking hypocrisy and noisy, just thinking about my head It's going to be big." He made a helpless expression, as if he was so unreal, and Huaiying couldn't help laughing at that expression.

Huaiying was not interested in the big palace feast, and while talking casually to Long Xining, he walked towards the kitchen: "I need to burn a charcoal pot, it's too cold, my hands and feet are cold when I sit inside."

"I'll help you." Long Xining seemed to have found something of interest, and immediately became excited, and rushed to grab the charcoal basin before Huaiying.Huaiying couldn't help laughing, and said with a smile: "Little ancestor, you don't know how to make a fire, what are you going to do?" As the Fifth Highness of the Dragon Palace, Huaiying didn't think he knew any kind of housework, and he was still so worldly. job.

"Who said I can't, just try it." He thought for a while, put the charcoal basin on the ground, put some charcoal in it with tongs, piled it high, and then searched for fire pockets all over the room, " Where's the Huozhezi?" He puffed up his face and looked around, but still couldn't find it.Huaiying also looked around under the stove, but didn't see it.

"Oh, I'm so stupid!" He suddenly slapped his head, with a strange light shining in his eyes, he pulled Huaiying's sleeve and said, "Huaiying, stand aside, don't burn yourself."

"What?" Huaiying was still wondering, when she saw a flash of fire in front of her, the temperature in the room rose instantly, a ball of red flame shot out from the palm of Long Xining, and landed on the charcoal basin in front of her inside.A second later, all the charcoal in the basin was burned to ashes, and even the charcoal basin was burned into a large ugly iron lump.

Long Xining: "..." He was a little embarrassed. He was rushing to help, but it turned out to be a waste of help.Huaiying covered her mouth and burst into laughter, pointing at him and saying, "Look at how brave you are." The first time they met, Long Xining burned a pot lid, and now he recovered Mana, the power is naturally better than before, and it's not bad that it didn't set the whole house on fire.

"You have to find another charcoal basin for me." Huaiying commanded him, "I'm not you, I'm afraid of the cold."

Long Xining didn't know what to think of, his eyes suddenly lit up, they were shining brightly: "Wait for me, I'll go get something." He ran out suddenly, leaving Huaiying alone in the kitchen, Monk Zhang Er was puzzled.But she didn't have doubts for a long time, because Long Xining rushed back quickly, and took out a round pearl the size of a longan from his arms like a treasure offering, "This is for you."

The pearl looks a bit like a larger pearl, but the luster is much better, surrounded by a layer of misty light, it is worth a lot of money at first glance.Huaiying was a little afraid to take it, she shook her head and said: "This thing is too expensive, I can't take it." The thing in Long Xining's hand is probably not something that can be measured by money, and she even doubts whether the bead is some kind of treasure .

"It's not expensive, it's just fun." Long Xining said with a grin, "Touch it, it's warm. Huaiying, take it with you, and you won't be afraid of the cold in the future." Seeing that Huaiying still refused, A little anxious, he said again, "It's really worthless. This thing is produced in the sea. My family has a lot of it. We are not afraid of the cold, so it is useful for you mortals."

It seems reasonable to say that, their gods are not afraid of the cold.

"Then... thank you very much." Huaiying thought for a while, hesitated again and again, and finally took the beads.If she doesn't accept it anymore, depending on Long Xining's temperament, maybe he will turn around and carry a bag of this thing to anyone he sees.

"what is this called?"

"Spiritual Rhinoceros Bead." Long Xining grinned a little silly, "From now on, you will wear it close to your body. It will be warm in winter and cool in summer, and you will never be afraid of the cold again."

Huaiying put the Lingxi Pearl in his arms according to what he said. Sure enough, it was like kicking a small stove in his arms. The hot warmth spread from his chest to his limbs. After a while, his whole body warmed up. The strange thing is that it doesn't get very hot in my arms.This is really a baby.

However, after a while, I heard Father Xiao's voice: "Why didn't the charcoal basin even grow? What should I do if it's freezing? It's cold to sleep at night." He went to the kitchen to find the charcoal basin by himself, but turned around twice I couldn't find it, and I was very puzzled, "Obviously I saw it in the morning."

Huaiying supported his forehead and whispered: "Well, I gave it to Long Xichen. There is no..."

"Then why didn't you say it earlier." Father Xiao complained, "It made me search for a long time in vain."

Huaiying laughed dryly: "Didn't you forget it?"

Father Xiao didn't know where he was going, and continued to mutter: "Why doesn't the National Teacher's Mansion send a few servants to follow Shiro, he is a young master, and there is no one to take care of him. In the past, the Master of the National Teacher took care of Wulang like that. Fine, why don't you care about it when you switch to Shiro. Are they brothers?"

Huaiying's head is full of black lines: Father Xiao, you really think too much.

Soon it was New Year's Eve, and early in the morning, the National Teacher's Mansion sent servants to pick up Long Xining and go to the palace. Before leaving, Long Xining came over to say hello to Father Xiao and Huaiying: "I'll be back tomorrow." , and then come to drink with Uncle Ling. What does Uncle Ling like to drink? Zhuyeqing or Fenjiu?"

Father Xiao waved his hands with a smile, and told him, "Don't worry, don't worry, you can stay at home for a few more days." Even brothers have to keep in touch with each other frequently. It's no wonder that he stays in Loofah Lane all day long, so he has a relationship with the national teacher. Adults are not friendly, this is not acceptable.

It was the first time for Huaiying's family to celebrate the New Year in the capital, just like in Youting Town before, the family was busy cooking the New Year's dinner.Father Xiao lit the fire, Huaiying was in charge of the spoon, and Xiao Zidan helped with chores. After a whole morning, he finally made twelve dishes, which symbolized good luck in the coming year.

Because Father Xiao and his son will take scientific examinations in the spring, he also painstakingly gave these dishes names with auspicious meanings, such as being the best and leaping over the dragon's gate, implying that the two of them will be able to go to high school in the coming year.

This was the most warm and happy time of the year, but in the evening, something unexpected happened.Father Xiao accidentally slipped his hands when he went to carry the charcoal basin, and the charcoal basin tilted, and the red-hot charcoal fell on him. Seeing this, Xiao Zidan hurried to help, but his hand was also burned by the charcoal fire.

During Chinese New Year, both father and son burned their hands.There was no scald medicine at home, so Huaiying could only use a simple method to wash the two of them with cold water from the well, but this method obviously had no effect on charcoal burns.After thinking about it, Huaiying decided to ask a doctor on the street.

Father Xiao stopped him and said, "It's Chinese New Year, and all shops are closed. Even if the pharmacy is still open, the sitting doctor won't come to the doctor at this time. Anyway, your brother and I are not seriously injured. We can take care of it for a few days. It will get better slowly."

Xiao Zidan also refused to let her go out, saying: "It's almost dark, it's dangerous for you to be outside as a girl. If..." He didn't continue to speak, but his worry was obvious.

Sometimes, Xiao Zidan couldn't help but think, in fact, Long Xining is not that annoying, at least, as long as he is around, there is no need to worry about Huaiying's safety at all.However, thinking of the way Long Xining looked at Huaiying, Xiao Zidan felt inexplicably unhappy, very unhappy...

But Huaiying went out secretly.Not long after the new year is the hospital exam, they can't miss their future because of the hand injury.

Sure enough, there was no one on the street, and it was deserted. Huaiying found three medical clinics in succession, all of which were closed, until finally he found a pharmacy that was still open in Shiban Lane in the east of the city, but the sitting doctor was not there.

"It's Chinese New Year today, and no one visits the doctor." The shopkeeper said, "It would be great if the girl had a prescription."

How could Huaiying remember what prescription, thought for a while, and asked the shopkeeper if there was burn ointment in the store.

"Why didn't you say it earlier." The young shopkeeper smiled, "There must be this." He turned around and found a small porcelain bottle from the cabinet, and he said in a rambling manner, "There are always scalded patients at this time of year. Children are naughty and like to set off firecrackers, accidentally blowing up their hands..."

Huaiying really didn't have the energy to listen to his nagging, paid the money, took the medicine and hurried home.

It was already dark, and there were fewer and fewer people on the street, but the capital was not quiet. Various firecrackers were heard from a distance from time to time, and the fireworks bloomed in the sky, fleeting.However, the road was pitch black, and the darkness was oppressing from every corner and from all directions, mixed with the biting cold wind.Although she was hiding the Lingxi Bead that Long Xining gave her in her bosom, Huaiying still got goosebumps from the wind.

I didn't feel it when I came, but when I was about to go back, I realized that I had walked so far.Walking halfway, there was snow again in the sky, big and big, like goose feathers.At this moment, Huaiying had no intention of admiring the snow at all. She stomped her feet and quickened her pace to walk in the direction of Loofah Lane.

The alleys in the capital extend in all directions. Years ago, Long Xining led Huaiying all over the capital, so she knew a few shortcuts back to Loofah Alley.

Shall I take a shortcut and go back?The law and order in the capital has always been good, and Huaiying also walked through those alleys, and there is nothing wrong with it.

She glanced down at the burn ointment in her hand, and turned a corner from the intersection almost without thinking.

There are no people in these alleys during the day, let alone at night.However, tonight, apart from the palace, other places are probably not very lively.Go to the end of this alley, cross the street in front, and go south a short distance to your home.

Maybe it was because he was going home soon, Huaiying let out a long breath, and felt relaxed.

"Huh——" a black shadow suddenly jumped out of the alley to block Huaiying, "little lady, poor little girl, why are you walking outside in this cold weather, come quickly and let my brother warm you up." While talking, he bullied himself and approached.

"Go away! I'll yell if you come here again." Huaiying scolded angrily with a sullen face. She was not particularly panicked. There are often some drunks in the city. They are speechless when they are drunk, but they really need to do something. , but dare not.

But Huaiying was obviously wrong. The drunk man was obviously drunk, and he didn't know the slightest bit of fear. , I like you just like that."

Huaiying was quite frightened, so he slapped the hooligan in the face, spread his legs and rushed forward.The rascal was not willing to let her go, he chased after her while cursing, and the obscenities in his mouth were unbearable.

After all, he was a man, with big steps and great strength, he quickly caught up with Huaiying, and grabbed her arm fiercely. Huaiying was not a vegetarian, and kicked him three times.The hooligan didn't expect Huaiying to have such a method, so he yelled in pain: "Little bitch, if you dare to kick me, let's see how I deal with you."

While gritting his teeth and cursing, he slapped Huaiying's face viciously.It was the first time for Huaiying to be beaten at this age, even the last time he met robbers on a boat, he had never been wronged like this, so he was immediately stunned by the beating, and his mind went blank...

Huaiying didn't know how long she sat on the ground, it seemed to be just a moment, but it seemed to be a long dream.She couldn't remember what happened in the dream.

In the darkness, the man lay motionless on the ground, not knowing what was going on.

Huaiying fumbled a few times, and found the ointment bottle that fell on the ground.The bottle was quite strong and did not break, Huaiying finally breathed a sigh of relief.She didn't look at the man on the ground any more, stood up while leaning against the wall, and hurried home.

At the same time, in the bustling palace, Du Heng, who was sitting on the dragon chair and talking to Concubine Feng, suddenly felt palpitated and stood up in a gaffe.

The hall was suddenly quiet, Long Xiyan frowned and looked over, and the two quickly exchanged glances.

"Your Majesty—" Concubine Feng Gui called him softly with concern.

Du Heng quickly returned to normal, and sat back as if nothing had happened.

"Huaiying!"

As soon as Huaiying entered the alley, she saw Father Xiao and Xiao Zidan rushing out to greet her, and she was relieved to see her return home safely: "We finally came back, but we were quite frightened."

"I went to several medical clinics and they were closed, so I walked a little farther." Huaiying explained in a low voice, and then asked, "How long have I been there?"

"It will take more than half an hour." Xiao Zidan said a little angrily, "I told you not to go out, but you didn't listen, and you sneaked out, and you didn't even listen to what your elder brother said. What does our injury matter? , I'll be fine in a few days."

For nearly an hour, she didn't stay in the alley for a long time.Huaiying breathed a sigh of relief, handed the ointment to Xiao Zidan, and said: "The doctor is not here, so I bought some ointment for burns. My father and elder brother will use it first. If it doesn't work, I will ask the doctor tomorrow." After speaking, he went to his own room.

She didn't dare to let Father Xiao and the others know that she had met a hooligan, and she didn't dare to let them see the wound on her face, so she ran away quickly.However, when she returned to the room and looked in the mirror for a long time, she found that there was no trace of being beaten on her face.It was obviously so painful, but it swelled up at that time. How long did it take to heal?

Maybe it's the effect of the Consonant Pearl?Huaiying took out the beads that Long Xining gave her from her bosom, thinking to herself.

(End of this chapter)