Worship tomorrow

Chapter 203 The Nightingale’s Tears

The sun sets.

The entire city was soon shrouded in darkness, but the streets were already lit up with brilliant lights.

Yunxian Tower in the south of the city is particularly lively.

When Luo Qingfeng and his group came here, they found that there were already many guests here.

Fortunately, they had already reserved a seat.

The largest box upstairs is more than enough to seat a dozen people.

The waiter enthusiastically brought the menu and first handed it to Zhang Cuicui, who was treating tonight.

Then, the menu was passed to Luo Qingfeng.

Luo Qingfeng did not refuse. After ordering two dishes, he asked Dong Miaomiao and Ah Ya next to him.

Dong Miaomiao came here just to join in the fun.

This little girl usually eats delicacies from the mountains and seas, and is not interested in the food here.

Ah Ya also lowered his head, embarrassed.

Luo Qingfeng handed the menu to Lin Yun, and after Lin Yun ordered a few casually, he handed it to Liang Feng and the others.

After ordering, a few people started chatting lively.

They were just talking about this new disciple competition, the future cultivation life in the backyard, and various tasks.

Although everyone was curious about why Luo Qingfeng's promotion speed was so fast, they didn't ask. After all, it was a secret that belonged to every cultivator.

"I heard that every year new disciples compete with the top ten disciples and have the opportunity to do some special tasks. The top five disciples are sometimes invited by the main academy to experience in some different spaces. I heard that those spaces are There are many cultivation resources left over from ancient times, including treasures, elixirs, spiritual beasts, everything..."

"But the danger is inevitable. Some disciples went in and could not come out again."

"Even so, most disciples still want to see it. After all, there are many opportunities..."

"We cultivators are not even afraid of demons, so why are we afraid of dangers? Anyway, I'm not afraid. If I had the chance to go, I would be so happy that I wouldn't sleep for three days and three nights..."

"Hey, we definitely have no chance. Senior Brother Luo and Senior Brother Lin can definitely go."

A few people chatted for a while, and the waiter came up and asked if the food would be served now.

Liang Feng said quickly: "Wait a little longer, there are still people who haven't come yet."

When Luo Qingfeng was about to speak, Zhang Cuicui next to him smiled and said, "We're not here to eat anyway. Let's chat first and wait until Senior Sister Ye arrives before serving food."

Several people talked about the grievances between the South Court and the North Court again, and the things that made the North Court feel proud this time.

A long time passed.

Luo Qingfeng glanced out the window and thought to herself: Sister Nightingale hasn't finished cooking for grandma yet?
It doesn't seem appropriate to keep everyone waiting.

When the waiter came up again, he quickly said: "It's getting late, let's serve the food."

Zhang Cuicui said: "Senior Sister Ye won't come, right?"

Luo Qingfeng said: "Let's eat first and don't worry about her. She will probably come over after she finishes eating at home."

It was indeed getting late, so no one said anything more.

The waiter quickly brought the food and wine.

Unexpectedly, when the dishes were being served, Sun Er, the fourth housekeeper of Ningguo Mansion, suddenly ran upstairs in a hurry, fell down at the stairs, hurriedly got up and trembled: "Luo... Mr. Luo! Go back quickly! Your house... …Your house is on fire…”

As soon as these words came out, Luo Qingfeng's expression suddenly changed, he immediately got up and rushed downstairs, running towards Lihua Lane as fast as possible.

Ah Ya and Dong Miaomiao followed closely behind.

Zhang Cuicui and others were stunned for a moment, then quickly got up and ran downstairs.

When Luo Qingfeng hurried back to the alley, the entire house had burned and collapsed, leaving only a few beams.

Many people were carrying water from the well to help put out the fire.

Nightingale, covered in black smoke from the smoke, was kneeling in a collapsed corner of the house not far away, crying. In front of her, there lay an old man, who had made no sound.

Luo Qingfeng froze in place, motionless.

When Ah Ya ran from behind him and threw herself on the old man's body, crying silently, he moved his heavy steps and walked over.

Dong Miaomiao stopped at the door and did not dare to go there.

When Zhang Cuicui and others chased them out of the restaurant, they could no longer be found, so they did not follow them.

Neighbors and servants sent by Ningguo Mansion were still helping to put out the fire.

People from the government and patrol team also came to help put out the fire.

However, after the fire was extinguished, the entire house no longer existed.

The government officials inquired for a while, investigated around, recorded it in the record, and then left.

Neighbors also left one after another with sighs.

It's already late at night, and everyone has things to do tomorrow, so it's impossible to stay here forever.

Dong Miaomiao whispered a few instructions to Butler Sun, and asked the servants of Ningguo Mansion to leave.

She stayed here alone with them.

The night has returned to silence, and the night wind blows, a little cold.

The girl's cry was particularly sad in the cold dark night.

Luo Qingfeng stood aside, silent.

Dong Miaomiao stood alone not far away, quietly and did not disturb them.

The night passed quietly.

At dawn, Butler Sun and his people brought a brand new coffin and a team dedicated to funerals.

Clothes, paper money, etc. are all ready.

Dong Miaomiao motioned for them to stop outside, not to go there yet, and not to make any noise.

After a long time, Nightingale stood up from the ground, wiped away the tears on her face, and said softly: "Ah Ya, let grandma rest in peace."

Her body was still trembling and she was almost unsteady.

Luo Qingfeng supported her.

Ah Ya was still lying on her grandma's body, crying silently.

Nightingale shed tears silently for a while, then Fang pulled her up and held her in his arms.

The two sisters hugged each other and cried.

Dong Miaomiao then signaled those people to go over, collect the old man's body, and put it into the coffin.

Those people were very experienced. They first surrounded the old man's body with black cloth, and then began to change the old man's clothes, comb his hair, etc.

After doing this, he was finally carefully put into the coffin.

The night has all receded.

But there was no sun today, and the sky was overcast, as if it was going to rain.

The funeral was not held.

The old man was pulled directly out of the city and buried on a hill in the suburbs. A stone tablet was simply erected.

A flame was lit in front of the monument. Nightingale, Ah Ya, and Luo Qingfeng knelt in front of the grave and burned paper silently.

After Dong Miaomiao asked Sun Er to leave with the buried people, she walked to the big tree not far away and looked at the mountains in the distance in a daze.

Until dusk.

When the sun was about to set, several people left the tomb and returned to the city.

Dong Miaomiao said: "I asked Butler Sun to find another house. It's not far from Lihua Lane and very close to Ningguo Mansion. The price is higher than the previous house. Mr. and his wife can go and take a look first. , If you are not satisfied, I will ask Butler Sun to look for you again."

The three of them were silent and didn't speak.

After a long time, Luo Qingfeng finally said: "Let's live in the courtyard."

Several people looked at him.

Luo Qingfeng said: "In this new disciple competition, I won the first place. The courtyard promised me three requests. My first request is to let them help recruit Sister Nightingale into the North Academy. Vice Dean I have agreed. When the time comes, Sister Nightingale and I can live in the courtyard, and Ah Ya can also live in it."

Nightingale lowered her head and remained silent, not speaking.

Ah Ya didn't show any expression.

Dong Miaomiao sighed and said, "Actually, I want my husband, my wife, and sister Ah Ya to live in our house together. There are so many houses in our house that are unoccupied, which is a waste."

Seeing that several people were silent, she had to say again: "You must have a house of your own. I asked Butler Sun to keep that house. Whenever you don't want to live in the courtyard, you can come out and live there. By the way. , Let’s stay in our house tonight.”

Before Luo Qingfeng could speak, Nightingale on the side suddenly looked at him and said, "Then buy that house. Miao Miao is right, we must have a house of our own, so that we can have a family." "

She lowered her head, her voice choked with sobs: "Although grandma is gone, our home is still there."

Luo Qingfeng nodded silently.

Dong Miaomiao immediately took them back to the mansion.

The people in the mansion had already received the news, and no one came to disturb them. However, the chief steward, the third lady and the fourth lady all sent people over to express their condolences.

Xiaotao and Xiaomei didn't dare to say anything, and quickly boiled water for several people to take a bath.

After taking a shower and eating something simple, Luo Qingfeng said, "I want to go to the North Courtyard."

Unexpectedly, at this time, Nightingale also said: "I want to go too."

Luo Qingfeng looked at her doubtfully.

Nightingale said softly: "I want to know what the outcome will be, and I also want to say something to Senior Bai."

Luo Qingfeng didn't ask any more questions and nodded.

The two of them spoke to Ah Ya and went out together.

Walking in the dark street, both of them were silent and did not speak. It was not until they entered the North Courtyard that Luo Qingfeng opened her mouth and said: "Sister Nightingale, I will definitely avenge grandma. I don't know anyone from the Yuan family." Let it go.”

Nightingale was silent for a moment and just said "hmm", looking distracted.

The two quickly arrived at the library.

The door was not closed, and an oil lamp was lit inside. Granny Ning was still sitting in the corner reading a book. When she saw the two people coming in, she did not speak.

Luo Qingfeng said: "Mother-in-law, Nightingale and I want to go up and see Senior Bai."

Grandma Ning turned over another page of the book and then said, "She can just go up, you stay."

Just as Luo Qingfeng was about to speak, Nightingale said, "You wait here, I can go up alone."

After saying that, she went directly upstairs.

Luo Qingfeng stopped at the bottom of the stairs, secretly guessing what Sister Nightingale wanted to say to Senior Bai.

At this time, Grandma Ning said: "Liang Lizhi came here in the afternoon. Nightingale's matter has been resolved. She can go to the South Courtyard to get the paperwork tomorrow and report directly to the North Courtyard."

Luo Qingfeng felt happy and said, "What else did Deacon Liang say?"

Granny Ning put down her book, raised her head and looked at him, and said: "The courtyard already knows about the fire in your home. Liang Lizhi said that the courtyard will send people to help investigate. He also said that your family can come and live in the courtyard. "The courtyard has specially prepared a courtyard for you. If you want to live outside, the courtyard can also spend money to help you buy a house. You can ask him yourself tomorrow."

Luo Qingfeng nodded silently.

Grandma Ning looked at him and said: "I heard that you won the first place in this competition among new disciples. That's true. It's not in vain for Miss to help you practice. But don't be too complacent. Winning this honor will cause many people to win over you, which will harm you." There are many, so you have to stay awake and vigilant. I have seen many young geniuses, but most of them died midway due to various reasons. I hope you can go further. "

Luo Qingfeng cupped his hands and said, "This junior should remember my mother-in-law's teachings."

Grandma Ning looked at him a few more times, as if she had something to say. She hesitated for a moment, then sighed inaudibly and said: "Also, you must remember the kindness that the young lady has shown you. From now on... from now on. No matter what happens, just remember that the lady will not harm you."

Luo Qingfeng said: "This junior knows. Senior Bai's great kindness to this junior will never be forgotten by this junior."

Granny Ning seemed to have a hint of unbearability in her eyes. She paused, said nothing, and continued to read with her head down.

Luo Qingfeng waited for a long time and saw that Sister Nightingale had not come down yet. When she was about to go up, Granny Ning said, "Women are talking to each other. Why are you going up?"

Luo Qingfeng had no choice but to endure it.

After a while, Nightingale finally came down from upstairs, with a calm expression on her face and no other emotions.

Luo Qingfeng originally wanted to go up and see Senior Bai, but it was probably unnecessary to go up at this time. He might as well come back tomorrow.

"Let's go."

Nightingale held his hand, her eyes particularly gentle.

Luo Qingfeng said goodbye to Granny Ning and led her away.

After the two figures disappeared into the distant night, Granny Ning put down her book and couldn't help but sigh and said to herself: "This boy...hey, I hope he doesn't hate the lady then..."

In front of the sixth floor window.

A noble woman wearing a long coat was standing there, looking through the night at the two figures holding hands and walking away.

She stood at the window for a long time.

On the way back to Ningguo Mansion, Luo Qingfeng asked several times about the content of their conversation, but Nightingale always changed the topic.

The two quickly returned to the mansion.

Dong Miaomiao was talking to Ah Ya in the room, making her happy.

However, Ah Ya seemed to have lost his soul, sitting there blankly, motionless, and the expression on his face did not change at all.

When Dong Miaomiao saw the two people coming back, she sighed and left.

Ah Ya returned to the house alone.

Xiaotao and Xiaomei also entered the other room silently.

Luo Qingfeng and Nightingale stayed in the hall for a while before entering the next room.

Luo Qingfeng was a little confused: "Sister Nightingale, aren't you going to accompany Ah Ya?"

Nightingale closed the window, blew out the candles and oil lamps on the table, and said softly: "Let her be alone. Tonight, I want to stay with you."

"Ah."

Luo Qingfeng knew that she was feeling uncomfortable and wanted to be comforted.

The two undressed and went to bed.

Luo Qingfeng held her gently in his arms and gently stroked her hair.

The nightingale clung to his chest, and in the darkness, two lines of crystal clear tears slid down his cheeks.

Outside the window, the night is as dark as ink.

(End of this chapter)