Chapter 128: Really Worthy of Pity

It was afternoon, and the sunlight filtered by the shadows of the trees slanted into the half-open door. Several wooden pillars supporting the beams stretched their shadows on the ground. Chen Heng and Daiyu were standing at the boundary of this light and shadow, and heard the strange noise in the lecture hall.

They both turned their heads and immediately noticed several children peeking out of the door. Crossing the dust floating in the air, Chen Heng walked through one light and shadow interval after another, and came to the door to drive these children away.

"Go, go, go, go back to class and read books."

"The teacher is in there."

"Then read what you just taught again." Chen Heng continued to drive people away without saying anything.

He waited until the group of naughty children hid far away before he led Daiyu into the lecture hall.

The situation inside was inevitably surprising. Miss Zhen was one of the few people sitting, and her hand was held by the older Xie.

Because of the noise of Chen Heng coming in, she raised her head slightly and looked over, and then quickly lowered it.

Baoqin, wearing a silk dress with a pomegranate-colored horse-faced skirt, stood around them with the two girls from the Wei family, their faces showing some anger and disbelief. Not far from the group, Jia Yucun was standing there in disbelief.

Chen Heng was a little curious, so he looked at Xue Baoqin with an inquiring look. The others didn't look like they could explain things in a few words.

Baoqin understood Chen Heng's inquiry and walked to him and Daiyu in small steps. She covered her mouth with her waist fan and whispered, "Miss Zhen, it seems that she is the daughter of Xuezheng's old friend."

"How could such a coincidence happen?" Lin Daiyu exclaimed, and couldn't believe it for a while.

She had heard about Miss Zhen's life experience from her brother, and was once worried about how the other party would find her family.

But she didn't expect that Miss Zhen would meet her old friend just by going out for a walk with Chen Heng.

Chen Heng was shocked. How could he not understand it now? The daughter of Jia Yucun's old friend, and the one who just called "Yinglian".

It turned out that the person who was kidnapped by Xu Mazi for more than ten years was Xiangling who suffered so much in the book.

I didn't expect it, I didn't expect it.

Chen Heng smiled bitterly, and now looking at Miss Zhen's appearance, everything became traceable again.

She has an outstanding appearance, a charming temperament, and a cinnabar mole between her eyebrows. Isn't it exactly the description of Xiangling?

Jia Yucun met Yinglian, or after Chen Heng and Daiyu left, he was going to the lecture hall to get some tea for the children.

The sun was a little strong today, and the children couldn't help but feel dry after sitting for a long time.

As soon as he stepped into the door, he ran into Yinglian who was about to leave. The two looked at each other subconsciously, and Jia Yucun stood still immediately.

When Yinglian walked out of the door, he hurriedly chased after her, pulled her sleeve, and insisted on asking her age and name.

This startled the people in the lecture hall. Xie, who came rushing over, saw Jia Yucun's anxious face and knew that there must be something hidden, so she quickly invited both of them into the lecture hall.

Jia Yucun could recognize Zhen Yinglian so easily, not just because of Yinglian's birthmark.

You should know that women in the city love flower ornaments, and they love exquisite and natural dresses. It is also a trend nowadays to put a cinnabar mole that looks like it was made by nature.

In fact, Zhen Yinglian looks very similar to her parents.

Her face and lip shape remind people of Zhen Shiyin at a glance. Her eyebrows and nose are almost exactly the same as her mother's. This is why Jia Yucun recognized Yinglian at a glance.

After Jia Yucun graduated from high school, he went back to Suzhou to look for Zhen Shiyin. He was a scholar who studied hard, and once he became famous, he couldn't help but have some thoughts of boasting to his old friends.

This is human nature, and there is no need to criticize too much. Besides, Jia Yucun also hoped that Zhen Shiyin would know that he was not wrong about him, that he was indeed a talent, and that what he lacked before was just an opportunity. As for whether there were other thoughts in his mind, there was no need to elaborate now.

Unfortunately, when he arrived in Gusu, he learned that the Zhen family had suffered a great change. His beloved daughter was kidnapped during the Lantern Festival. Zhen's eldest brother and his sister-in-law sold their land and houses to look for their daughter. When he returned, even the ancestral home had turned into a ruin.

In this regard, Jia Yucun could only sigh: fate plays tricks on people. He could only leave Gusu very frustrated.

Time flies, and more than ten years have passed in a blink of an eye.

Jia Yucun met Zhen's sister-in-law again, and also married her maid Jiao Xing. Entrusted by her, Jia Yucun remembered the request to find the father and daughter of the Zhen family.

After serving and resigning as an official, Jia Yucun traveled around the world and came to Leyi Academy to take over the position of Xuezheng after Mei Jin left.

It was with so many coincidences that he met the daughter of an old friend today.

Chen Heng listened to Baoqin's story quietly, and knew that such a tortuous and bizarre thing happened after he left just now.

He couldn't help but sighed: "Is it really destined in the dark?"

Lin Daiyu's nose was sour when she heard it. A child like her who was raised by her parents' love would always have more kindness and love for the world. Hearing about such an experience of separation and reunion, even the iron-minded brother would be moved, let alone a kind-hearted girl like her.

"It's really the blessing of the Bodhisattva, it really makes people wait for the bitterness to come." Lin Daiyu was very happy for the other party, "Miss Zhen, you will be reunited with your parents soon."

Chen Heng couldn't help but smile bitterly, his sister didn't know.

If it is true according to what is said in the book, Miss Zhen's father has seen through the world and become a monk, and is traveling around with his teacher. Her mother is easy to find, she is with her grandfather. Every day, he kept a green lamp and white cloth, waiting for the return of his father and daughter.

Chen Heng was thinking, and when Jia Yucun saw him, he immediately came forward and bowed to Chen Heng.

"Xuezheng, why are you doing this?" Chen Heng dodged to the side in fear.

"I heard Yinglian say that if it weren't for you, she might have been abducted to Jinling by human traffickers." Jia Yucun was excited and sad, "So... great kindness, please accept my respect as a teacher."

"No, no, it's my duty, why do you have to do this, Master?"

Chen Heng hurriedly lifted the other party, and the two of them were humble again. Finally, under the persuasion of Mrs. Xie, the two of them gave up a little and sat back in their seats.

The atmosphere fell into silence for a while, and everyone present had their own thoughts. Chen Heng was also thinking about Miss Zhen's situation. In terms of public and private matters, whether the other party was Xiangling or not did not affect his willingness to help the other party.

As early as when Miss Zhen entered the city, he had discussed with Xue Ke and others that after the government office had interrogated the human traffickers, they would take the information they had inquired to find Miss Zhen's family.

Now that this matter has been added, Chen Heng looked at Jia Yucun, who was still excited, and didn't know what decision to make for a while.

How credible is this man who pushed Xiangling into hell with his own hands in the original book?

Chen Heng himself didn't know, so he had to ask Jia Yucun in a low voice: "Xue Zheng, what are you going to do?"

"Of course, take good care of Yinglian first." In front of Xie, Jia Yucun answered without hesitation, "Now the timing is not right. After the New Year, I will send a letter to the Zhen family to tell my sister-in-law that I have found the child."

Seeing that he only mentioned Feng, Chen Heng knew that the other party was already aware of Zhen Shiyin's becoming a monk. He pursed his lips slightly, and his thoughts changed rapidly.

After all, Jia Yucun had a friendship with the Zhen family. Now that they have recognized each other, Jia Yucun is more qualified and justified than anyone else to take care of Yinglian. As for other things, there is no need to worry too much now. Find Miss Zhen's mother first.

"Master, you are kind and righteous." Chen Heng praised him, and then looked at Zhen Yinglian who was looking at him carefully. He could see the latter's worry, and couldn't help but comfort her: "Miss Zhen, don't worry, we will write to your family as soon as possible. If you have other ideas, you can also say it."

Zhen Yinglian was actually very flustered by Jia Yucun's sudden appearance. She had never met Jia Yucun before, and today she was suddenly stopped in the middle of the road and told that she was an old friend of her father. She was a little surprised, a little panicked and at a loss.

Now that Chen Heng saw her mood, the hands that were tightly holding the cloak couldn't help but loosen. Zhen Yinglian calmed down her panic a little and said softly: "I... I listen to you."

Maybe it's the fledgling complex, or maybe it's the psychological effect of the life-saving grace. Compared with Jia Yucun, Zhen Yinglian trusts Chen Heng more. After all, this young man is the first stranger she met outside.

Feeling the trust in the other party's words, Chen Heng nodded silently. As soon as he stopped talking, his expression naturally calmed down, which made Zhen Yinglian feel inexplicably relieved.

After everyone chatted for a while, Chen Heng was ready to get up and say goodbye.

After saying goodbye to several acquaintances, when Chen Heng and Xinda left, there was still a little tail behind them.

"Aren't you going to ask Xue Zheng more about family matters?"

"... I don't know." Zhen Yinglian lowered her head, as if she was concentrating on looking at her toes. The shoes were a little broken. "I want to know, but I'm afraid to know."

Seeing that the other party said three "knows" in a row, Chen Heng also understood the meaning clearly. He thought about it and changed the topic, "I just asked the sister of the Xue family to accompany you to buy some suitable clothes tomorrow."

After all, it is inconvenient for Lin Daiyu to go out, but she is not as free as Xue Baoqin.

He explained to the other party, "It's the girl in the horse-faced skirt. Her brother and I are close friends. You don't have to worry about bothering her. If she comes to see you, just go."

"I know." Zhen Yinglian nodded and answered very obediently.

"Don't be afraid, everything will be fine in the future." Chen Heng really couldn't think of words to comfort people, so he just comforted her before leaving.

He took Xinda with him and walked into the afternoon sun.

"Will you come tomorrow?" The girl asked as she chased the back of the figure going away.

Chen Heng turned around and smiled, and nodded at her.

After the two chapters are updated today, there will be a chapter of Xiangling's extra chapter. Let me tell you in advance.