Misty Rain of the Old Times

Chapter 232 Escape

A blazing bonfire had been lit in the open space outside, but the fuel was dried animal dung, which had no peculiar smell. In fact, this thing was more natural than coal.

Three skinned and cleaned fat sheep have been placed on the bonfire. I don’t know which one is Mei Yangyang. A woman is brushing sauce on them with a small brush. The rich aroma wafts everywhere under the high temperature roasting.

Sheepskin blankets were spread around the campfire, and on the blankets were placed dried fruits, cream cakes, wine pots, bowls, chopsticks, knives and other things.

Fifty or sixty people stood around the campfire, men, women, and even children. It seemed that these were not all the people in the Tea Eagle Tribe. The livestock had to be out of the cages and someone had to herd and patrol them. It was impossible for all of them to come and entertain Chen Xuan.

When Chen Xuan appeared, everyone looked over and then all bent down towards him. They slammed their right hands on their chests, making a dull sound, and said in unison: "Ali Gudu, Mahaga!"

Everyone had a sincere smile on their face, friendly and respectful. I think this was related to the old man's attitude towards Chen Xuan before.

Chen Xuan naturally didn't understand what they said. He was not specialized in minority languages, but he could see their enthusiasm and sincerity. To be honest, he was a little flattered.

Cha Gufeng translated beside him in time: "Brother Yang, everyone warmly welcomes you. We are honored guests from afar and welcome you. We hope you can have an unforgettable experience in our tribe."

Chen Xuan has become accustomed to their ability to express multiple meanings with just one simple sentence.

He was not at all nervous, and smiled and bowed, saying, "Thank you, everyone. I feel your enthusiasm. It is an honor to be a guest in your tribe. I think I will never forget this experience, the Tea Eagle Tribe, and the warm and hospitable people here."

Upon hearing this, Cha Gufeng smiled and translated something to them.

Then they all laughed heartily and said in unison: "Moharu a Gulida"

"Brother Yang, they said you are a distinguished guest. Your presence here brings honor to our humble home. Please take a seat, please take a seat," Cha Gufeng translated again and made a gesture of invitation.

At this point, Chen Xuan naturally wouldn't leave in disappointment. He bowed and smiled, "Then I won't be polite."

Then, under the guidance of Cha Gufeng, he took off his boots and sat cross-legged on the sheepskin blanket. After he sat down, the others took their seats and sat in a circle around the campfire.

Cha Gufeng sat down beside him and acted as an interpreter. He glanced at Chen Xuan's boots inconspicuously, and the smile on his face became even more radiant.

He had been to Mo City and learned about Jing Kingdom's royal system. Although he was not clear about Chen Xuan's specific situation, he respected him even more in his heart. No wonder the leader was so polite to him.

In this era, not everyone can wear boots. Only people of a certain status are eligible, either those with honors, official positions, or descendants of officials from aristocratic families. Otherwise, ordinary people can only wear shoes.

Of course, Chen Xuan did not ignore this detail. As a man of the world, he had to be casual and not be bound by some basic rules and regulations. Otherwise, what kind of man of the world is he?
As soon as he sat down, seven or eight girls came forward in a line. The youngest was twelve or thirteen years old, and the oldest was seventeen or eighteen years old. They were all unmarried girls, holding colorful garlands in their hands.

Chen Xuan pretended to be confused, and Cha Gufeng explained.

This is their way of welcoming. Giving garlands is a welcome and respect to the guests. The more garlands, the more welcome they are. Refusing them means dissatisfaction with them. You cannot take them with your hands, otherwise it will show disgust towards the girls and will make people sad.

All the women in their tribe who were suitable for presenting wreaths to guests were here, which meant that Chen Xuan was welcomed by all of them.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Chen Xuan stretched his head to catch the wreaths handed to him by the girls. There were seven or eight wreaths that almost covered his head. It was really painstaking of them to find wreaths in this season.

Fortunately, this is just a ceremony and can be taken off afterwards, otherwise it would be very inconvenient.

The girls who presented the wreaths all walked away with smiles on their faces, and stood to the side, staring at Chen Xuan blatantly, saying things that Chen Xuan could not understand without any hesitation, laughing as they spoke.

In this regard, Chen Xuan could only say that the girls on the grassland were truly unrestrained, and they made no secret of their passion.

Do you really think Chen Xuan doesn't understand anything? In fact, in the customs of many tribes on the grassland, a girl presents a wreath to express her love. Acceptance does not mean anything, but rejection will really make people sad. Some girls with fragile hearts may even seek suicide after being rejected. They will feel that their appearance is unsightly and they are too ashamed to live in the world.

Anyway, Chen Xuan pretended not to understand and thought to himself that he was still very popular. All the eligible girls in their tribe expressed their admiration for him.

But deep down, although the girls on the grassland are full of exotic charm and each of them has a remarkable figure, he really hasn't met any that catches his eye yet. How should I put it? They are exposed to wind and sun all year round, so their skin is definitely bad, and their faces have that kind of high altitude red. All he can say is that youth is the most beautiful.

There are many beautiful women in the world, but there is no magnolia flower here yet. It is okay to pick the tallest one among the short ones.

Magnolia is the name given by nomads to the most beautiful and purest girls. Chen Xuan knows a little about this. Every tribe has its own tribal flower, and the name of the flower will change over time.

Although he had sculpted an adult's appearance, Chen Xuan was only eleven. He wasn't ready for a woman, and even then, he wouldn't make a decision. Unless he met someone he loved, nothing else mattered. Well, it seemed like he had no requirements, but in reality, that was the most he asked for. If you really wanted it, it was like he wanted both...

The host and guests were seated, and the ceremony to welcome Chen Xuan reached its climax. The woman who was roasting the lamb cut the fattiest part of the lamb and placed it in front of him. After he tasted it, he gave a thumbs up and praised it before leaving with satisfaction.

The lamb roasted with the special sauce of the grassland has no smell, is rich in fragrance and very tender. It is not delicious, but it has a unique taste and is a good experience.

This should be the most grand reception they offer, three fat sheep. The word "three" often has a special meaning.

Then everyone gathered together to eat meat and drink wine. The only meat was roasted lamb, and the rest were just snacks. There were several kinds of wine, including grain wine traded from outside, milk wine brewed by themselves, and wine brewed from special plants on the grassland, each with a different flavor.

Chen Xuan accepted all food that was offered to him. He was not afraid of being poisoned because he would know whether it was poisonous or not once he ate it.

But forget about the alcohol. He is not old enough to drink and it will affect his development.

When Chen Xuan refused their toast, there was a brief silence. Everyone looked at him, thinking that he had not been accommodating enough.

So Chen Xuan told Cha Gufeng that he was not dissatisfied with them, but he could not drink alcohol, his body would not allow it, he was allergic, and it would endanger his life anyway. He spoke very seriously, worried that the other party would not understand, so he made an analogy, just like some people who cannot stand the sight of blood, and will faint or even convulse, go into shock, and suffocate when they see blood.

After listening to his explanation, Cha Gufeng translated it to everyone, and they were relieved. Although they felt a little regretful, they also expressed their understanding. There were people in their tribe who could not stand the sight of blood. They would faint, have malaria, and foam at the mouth when they saw it. It was very scary.

The man was pointed out in public, causing a round of harmless laughter.

Since Chen Xuan didn't drink alcohol, he drank tea instead. Their leader generously gave him some of his precious tea leaves to entertain him.

The atmosphere was quite harmonious while eating and drinking.

Soon everyone got drunk and started singing and dancing around the campfire. Chen Xuan was forced to join in. He couldn't understand what they were saying or singing, but he just swayed and laughed along.

Good guy, two girls took advantage of him secretly, and without any hesitation, they each held one of his hands and danced in front of others. When others saw them, they glared at them and yelled a few words, clearly saying, "I like it, what can you do about it?" And then there was laughter and joy.

Days like this are so nice, simple and happy, we eat and drink and sing and dance when we are happy.

Although he has been in this world for many years, Chen Xuan would occasionally think of the time when he was a cow and a horse in some situations. Even if he occasionally got together with a few friends to drink, they would brag after getting happy. It was nothing like this world, where scholars drank, recited poems, and discussed knowledge, while herdsmen sang and danced, having as much fun as they could. They were not on the same level at all.

After dancing happily, they continued to sit down and drink and eat meat. Three sheep were definitely not enough for so many people. Many herdsmen had big stomachs and were carnivores, so when they had almost finished eating, new roasted sheep would be brought up.

In the later stages, some people got a little carried away and actually started fighting in the open space, wrestling, or fighting with fists and feet. There was no malice in it, and there was no shame in winning or losing. The main purpose was to have fun.

Perhaps it was because Chen Xuan was too popular with the girls throughout the whole process. The girls frequently cast eager glances at him, which made some bachelors in the tribe feel jealous. They took advantage of the alcohol to invite Chen Xuan to play with them.

The atmosphere was already so lively and with so many people watching, Chen Xuan didn't want to spoil the fun and stood up to show off his skills.

Those bachelors wanted to show off in front of the girls, but he didn't indulge them. He easily dealt with each one he came up with, without using any heavy hands to embarrass them. After dealing with more than ten of them in a row, he didn't even move the space he occupied, so those people gave up.

Some people were not convinced and changed to an archery contest. As a result, Chen Xuan shot a series of arrows, which made these herdsmen who were skilled in archery and horse riding lose their temper.

This is because Chen Xuan is taking care of their face, otherwise making the arrow turn is child's play, and it is not impossible for an arrow to pierce a hill with all its strength!

Then there's no need to show off.

The reception ceremony lasted for several hours until the sun set. They were herdsmen and had to drive the livestock back to the pen before dark. That was their lifeblood. Fortunately, no one checked for drunk driving on the grassland.

Chen Xuan also offered to leave. If he stayed any longer, he would have to spend the night with them. Those girls looked at him with fiery eyes, and they might even beat him up with clubs in the middle of the night.

So as the tribesmen warmly saw him off, Chen Xuan fled with his things. Even when he was far away, people were still loudly inviting him to come visit again when he had time, and some girls withdrew their regretful glances.

"These herdsmen are so welcoming. It's a pity that this isn't my life. I'll just experience it once in a while. Next, let's go to Tuoling Town. If there's an inn, there's no need to stay in the wilderness overnight..."

(End of this chapter)