Farmhouse Pastoral Notes

Chapter 197 Confused
Zhou Huaiyan took the lead and rushed out of the house. Not far from the entrance of the Herbal Hall, there was a carriage parked. The word "Zhou" on the body was obvious. When the old man slowed down, Zhou Huaiyan's eyes were a little moist.

"Master, you are here." Although Zhou Huaiyan's voice was deliberately lowered by himself, there was still a trace of trill in his voice, which made Zhou Wei feel a little worried.

Zhou Wei got out of the car, raised his head and calmly looked at the boy with low eyebrows not far away, with a complicated expression, "Yan'er, the master is back."

I hope that such a bad old man will not come back too late, Zhou Wei added in his heart.

Zhou Wei would be deceiving himself if he said he hadn't thought about the situation in front of him, but now... he really saw it, and his heart ached.

"Okay, Yan'er. Let's talk in the room." Zhou Wei walked to Zhou Huaiyan's side, reached out and patted the young man's weak and straight shoulders, more like gently comforting him.

Zhou Huaiyan raised his head and pretended to be in the wise and caring eyes of the old man, a little ashamed in his heart, Zhou Huaiyan tried his best to put back the tears that flashed in his eyes, bowed his head and responded in a low voice, and then led Zhou Wei into the room.

Chunqiu was one step behind Zhou Huaiyan, and after going out, he didn't go to the cage in the carriage, but stood in a corner quietly taking a panoramic view of the scene in front of him, watching the two enter the room again, Chunqiu dragged his chin with his left hand, After pondering for a while, she chose the latter between going or staying, and she decided to go in and have a look. Although the situation at this time is not suitable for her as an "outsider" to be present, it would be unsightly to say goodbye like this quietly. Forget it, she'd better leave after saying hello.

Although she decided to go in and say hello, Chunqiu still positioned herself as the background board, after all, she couldn't interfere in this family's affairs.

"Master, sit down quickly." Zhou Huaiyan invited Zhou Wei to sit down at the table, then picked up the cold tea that had been put aside and told the medicine boy beside him to change a pot.

"Yan'er, don't bother"

Zhou Wei smiled and stretched out his hand, blocking Zhou Huaiyan's next move.

The kind old man smiled and stroked his gray beard, and said, "Yan'er, sit down quickly."

Zhou Huaiyan obeyed his teacher's order, waved his hand to make the medicine boy who was standing beside him step back, then lifted the front of his clothes and sat down.

Zhou Huaiyan sat down, only to notice that Chunqiu, who had been ignored by him for a long time, was standing next to him. Zhou Huaiyan got up quickly, stretched out his hand to pull Chunqiu to his side, and said to Zhou Wei with a smile, "Master, look at this Who?"

Chunqiu is still thinking about the function of his background board.Being pulled out by the hand that suddenly stretched out from the side, he was still a little dazed, and instinctively wanted to shake it off, but Zhou Huaiyan smiled apologetically, because Zhou Huaiyan, who forgot to let go in a moment of excitement, was still a little embarrassed, and he didn't move his expression He let go of his hand, and took another two steps back. Chunqiu naturally appeared on the side, and Chunqiu directly met him.Doctor Zhou's amiable face "Master" Chunqiu called out in a sweet voice.

When their family left Yangjiacun, Chunqiu didn't tell Zhou Wei, and now Zhou Wei saw Chunqiu in Linfang, it was a surprise.

Zhou Wei nodded, smiled kindly at Chunqiu, and after saying a few words about homework with Chunqiu, he pointed to the vacant seat beside him, Zhou Huaiyan nodded, and sat down with Chunqiu and the other.

Next is the time for the master and apprentice to talk. The role of Chunqiu is to sit aside and say a few words from time to time, but she spends most of her time listening to Zhou Huaiyan and the two of them.

When it was just dark outside, Chunqiu directly offered to leave. Due to the exhaustion of the boat, Zhou Wei seemed not in a good spirit, and Zhou Huaiyan did not stay for Chunqiu to eat. He smiled apologetically at Chunqiu and ordered the medicine boy beside him to send him Spring and Autumn go home.

It was a little late to go back today, some remote places looked dark and unsafe, Chunqiu was still a child, in order not to worry a few people, she did not refuse Zhou Huaiyan's kindness.

After Chunqiu and Yaotong left, only Zhou Huaiyan was left in the room.

Zhou Huaiyan turned around, and said softly to Zhou Wei who was rubbing his brows behind him, "Master, the boat is exhausted, it's because the disciple didn't think carefully, let's take a rest at home." Looking at Zhou Wei's tired face, Zhou Huaiyan Some complained to themselves, if they hadn't seen the master being too excited and talking too much, they wouldn't have noticed that the master was listening with all his energy.

The more he thought about it, the more guilty he felt, Zhou Huaiyan lowered his head and wished he could bury himself.

Zhou Wei opened his sore eyes, looked at the guilty villain in front of him, and felt more and more pity in his heart, "Yan'er, master is fine, by the way, how is your father?"

Zhou Weiyan's words diverted Zhou Huaiyan's attention in a timely manner. When Zhou Huaiyan heard Zhou Wei's words, when the other party mentioned Zhou Mingfeng, his expression became a little complicated. Zhou Huaiyan bit his lips lightly and said in a deep voice, "Master, you will know when you go." Zhou Huaiyan didn't answer Zhou Wei's question, but said a couple of incoherent words, and then waved his hand to call in the boy standing at the door.

Zhou Wei stared fixedly at Zhou Huaiyan, who was talking to the boy not far away, and slowly shook his head. It seemed that Mingfeng's affairs were much more complicated than he imagined. Really... has it reached this point?Zhou Wei's gaze became gloomy and dim...

Zhou Huaiyan didn't know what Zhou Wei was thinking. Zhou Huaiyan said this because of Zhou Mingfeng's attitude towards him. Zhou Huaiyan felt a little wronged... His father has been avoiding seeing him. Although there are servants who come to report every day, he didn't After seeing his father, I really don't know his father's recent health condition.So regarding Zhou Wei's question, what Zhou Huaiyan said was a bit vague, and it could be regarded as a misunderstanding about Zhou Wei's own brain supplement.

"...Go quickly." Zhou Huaiyan waved his hand, turned his head and said to Zhou Wei with a smile, "Master, the carriage is ready, let's go back now."

"Hehe, that's it... let's go"

Zhou Wei stroked his beard with a smile, and walked out the door with Zhou Huaiyan one after the other.

Zhou Huaiyan had already told the servants in the mansion that the room was prepared before Zhou Wei left, and the courtyard was quiet and quiet, suitable for resting.

When Zhou and Wei returned to the mansion, Zhou Huaiyan first sent Zhou Wei into the house, bowed his head and said a few words, then turned and went back to the study.

The ledgers from various places had already been sent over. Zhou Huaiyan sat behind the table, looked at the thick stack of ledgers on the table, and resignedly picked up the top one and flipped through it.

In the usual days, Zhou Huaiyan was always able to get rid of all the miscellaneous thoughts and thoughts, but today it was not just about what was going on, the neatly written account book in front of him just couldn't get into Zhou Huaiyan's heart, and he kept thinking about what he had talked with the master today in his mind, Zhou Huaiyan put it down. With the songbook in his hand, he leaned on the back chair and closed his eyes resignedly.

"green pine"

Zhou Huaiyan opened his mouth and yelled at the door.

"Master, you are looking for me." Hearing the noise in the room, Qingsong quickly opened the door and walked in.

"Qingsong, does dad know about the news of Master's coming?" Zhou Huaiyan leaned on the chair, lowering his head and rubbing his aching temple.

Zhou Huaiyan's tone was a little hesitant. Although the master's room had been prepared a few days ago, and everyone in the house knew about it, but...his father didn't ask about the affairs of the house recently, so Zhou Huaiyan was really not sure.

As if being overwhelmed by Zhou Huaiyan, Qingsong paused and thought for a long time. It stands to reason that what happened in the mansion will be reported to the master every day, and the news that Doctor Zhou is coming has already been spread in the mansion. Unexpectedly, the master knew about it, but... now that the master is not involved in the affairs of the mansion, I really don't know.

"This... villain doesn't know"

"Really?" Zhou Huaiyan whispered, "Well, I see, you go down first." Zhou Huaiyan didn't ask what he wanted, and he didn't know what he was thinking, or Qingsong then retreated.

Qingsong bowed his head and said yes, then looked at Zhou Huaiyan hesitantly, and still bowed his head and said, "Master, you should also rest earlier."

After Qingsong finished speaking, she retreated consciously.

...

...

The sun was angry from the east, and the warm light fell on the surrounding earth, covering the surrounding things with an orange halo, and a new day began again.

"Yan'er, you're here"

Zhou Wei opened the door and let Zhou Huaiyan who had been waiting at the door come in.

"Master, today you..."

"No need." Waving around interrupted Zhou Huaiyan's next words, "Yan'er, the master will stay in the mansion for a day of rest today, man! I am old and old, and I can't keep up with my energy." Zhou Wei shook his head with a smile, "You You don’t have to wait to be a teacher today, the pharmacy is busy, so go quickly.”

"Then... the master will say goodbye"

Zhou Huaiyan's voice paused, then he turned and left after bowing his head.

Zhou Wei watched Zhou Huaiyan leave with a smile, then turned around with a serious expression on his face, Yan'er was sent out by him, so he had time to have a good talk with Zhou Mingfeng.

"Little brother, please take me to your master's place." Zhou Wei walked out of the room and stopped the servant who was working beside him.

Zhou Wei's identity was well known in the entire Zhou Mansion, so the servant naturally recognized this person. Although he was a little puzzled when he heard that the other party was going to the master, he still complied with the other party's request and led him to his master's place. door door.

"Doctor Zhou, this is the master's room." After the boy replied, he stretched out his hand as a gesture of invitation, and stepped aside.

Zhou Wei turned his head and smiled kindly at the boy, then opened the door and walked in.

The sun outside is just right, but the room is a little cold, the windows on both sides are covered tightly, and the light is even pitiful. Zhou Wei first raised his head and looked around, his brows were furrowed, and he seemed to be in a low mood. Then he turned and turned aside. With the windows open, the musty smell in the room slowly dissipated.

"Qing'er is not here, are you spoiling yourself like this?"

Zhou Wei felt a little helpless when he looked at the clusters of flowers outside and compared with the silence in the room.

After a long time, a soft call came from behind Zhou Weide, "Uncle Zhou, you are here!"

There was a trace of despair in the deep and hoarse voice, as if he had lost his soul, Zhou Wei couldn't help frowning.

(End of this chapter)