Chapter 6 — Thanh Ninh, Mind No Longer Sour and Spicy

19 Tieu Tieu shook her hand drum and secretly glanced at me. “Miss, that little guy brings calamus jelly every day.” “Are you still refusing to meet him?” The baby in his arms reached out, intending to reach for the rosary. I haven't had time to answer yet. There was a call outside the door. “Thanh Ninh?” I raised my head and saw Ta Hanh again. He was full of joy and walked quickly: "This is our child?" The drum stopped. Ta Hanh raised his hand, intending to hold the child. Scared him to the point of crying. I had to step back. Ta Hanh smiled apologetically, as if blaming himself: "It was father who was late." The official, who had just bought tea, returned in horror. He pushed Ta Hanh away and asked harshly. “Who are you fathering?” “This is my child!” Ta Hanh's eyes flashed with bewilderment. “Thanh Ninh, where is our child?” The officer's captain carefully picked up the child. Glaring coldly: "Are you crazy?" “Which Ms. Tham has ever been pregnant?” 20 Ta Hanh's lips were pale. He spoke with a trembling voice: "Is it because of the bumpy road that I had a miscarriage?" I looked at the carriage parked in front of the store and smiled: "I met an assassin sent by my sister-in-law in Sung Chau..." The words just ended. The car curtain was lifted. Gu Y Hoan wrapped his forehead in a scarf, sweating profusely: "Nonsense!" “Bow and arrows have clearly never hurt you!” The chief officer rubbed his eyes: "Miss Tham, isn't this the murderer you drew?" He frowned and changed his tone to be stern: "How do you know it's a bow and arrow?" In the midst of stress. A layer of warmth covers my lower abdomen. Ta Hanh rubbed his hands to make them hot, his eyes were red: "Thanh Ninh..." "Does it hurt?" Haven't had time to react yet. Ta Hanh was pushed away. It's hot sun. Tieu A Khau must have just gone to the mountain to pick medicine. His shirt was half open, his sideburns were wet. Stand straight in front of people. 21 Ta Hanh frowned, his face unsightly: "Is it you?" He looked at me, his voice cold and asked: "Did you come to Sung Chau to find this disabled guy?" The wind carries heat. Also included were Co Y Hoan's collapsed cries: "Don't arrest me!" “I didn't hire anyone to kill anyone!” “A Hanh, save me!” Ta Hanh pretended not to hear anything. His eyes were red, step by step getting closer: "Tham Thanh Ninh." “We are husband and wife.” My face didn't change color, I quietly asked back: "Why do I have to look for him?" Dark clouds suddenly came. It was dark. Ta Hanh made up a story without blinking an eye: "In his previous life, he killed her." The sleeve tugged slightly. Tieu Muoi's eyes were red and he quickly shook his head. The bell rang from a distant temple. Ngan is long. “Didn't you kill me?” I looked at Ta Hanh, my eyes without any waves. Previous life. After I injured Co Y Hoan. Was taken to the temple. Very cold. Ta Hanh squatted down, his eyes were also cold: "Apologize to Y Hoan." “I will take you down the mountain.” My vitality and blood are weak. I no longer have the strength to scold. I had to spit a mouthful of saliva straight into his face. Ta Hanh left angrily: "Thanh Ninh, you are too stubborn." “When you think clearly.” “I will come pick you up.” I look at the rotten roof tiles. Rain fell on my face and flowed down my neck. Whole body cold. But in a certain moment. Again, I felt a heat engulf me. I had difficulty opening my eyes and saw the fire shining in the sky. Stumbling up, the electric door was locked tightly. Dust makes eyes sting. We hear screaming. Echoed from far away. Ta Hanh shouted like a madman: "Where is the water in the jar?" “Save me!” I sat down on the cushion. Compassion Buddha statue. Quietly look at me. I suddenly felt very sad, voice also trembled. “Pray to heaven,” “Have mercy on me too.” The sharp pain is very real. But the palm of my hand gradually became transparent. Spreads throughout the body. Hearing is the first thing to recover. I heard Ta Hanh's voice again. He looked tormented, and finally made up his mind: "In my previous life, my eldest sister broke her leg to save me." “I will accompany her until she is thirty years old, then go find her.” 22 Sung Chau's land is solid. Step up. Feeling strangely reassured. I curled my lips and spoke softly: "Ta Hanh, the fire that day burned me very painfully." That day, Ta Hanh's eyes were filled with panic. Run away in disarray. 23 Interrogating Gu Y Hoan was not easy. She hired a lawyer. That guy made up a false testimony and demanded evidence. I'm upset. To gray hair. In front of him suddenly placed a jar of black hair growth medicine. Ta Hanh's voice was very low and reserved. “The medicine is very good.” “Let me try it for you.” I put down the comb: "There's no shortage in the pharmacy." It's raining heavily in Chongzhou today. Heavy like a stone in my heart. Ta Hanh closed his eyes: "I just want both sides to be perfect." Hair growth medicine with strong medicinal scent. Causes nausea for no reason. Ta Hanh looked righteous: "The child is gone, I don't blame her." "Co Y Hoan gave birth to a daughter." “Let's raise our big brother up together.” I was bewildered, smelling sour apple pie. So, no more hiding. I gently questioned: "In order to save you, Big Brother died under bandits." “How dare you let Co Y Hoan get pregnant?” Ta Hanh's pupils trembled slightly. Tables and chairs were knocked over. He looked at me intently: "That day, were you outside the door?" Spring wind blows. I smiled and replied: "Ta Hanh, you are really not a kind person." Ta Hanh only panicked for a moment. He came closer and softly promised: "I know you have suffered a lot of frustration." “She returned to the capital with me.” "I will help you find evidence and put Co Y Hoan... in prison." In August, Sung Chau flowers bloom. No more fog. But I can't understand Ta Hanh: "Don't you still owe her?" Ta Hanh's eyes were vague and uncertain. He moved his lips: "As long as she stops being angry." The curtains are raised. Tieu Tieu happily said: "Miss!" “The little guy found evidence!” This time it's my turn to make medicine for little A Khau. He bared his shoulders and awkwardly pushed me away. I asked softly: "So, you went to the black market to make sandbags..." "Is it to drag out the assassin who escaped that day?" Tieu Muoi tightened the blanket and slowly nodded. Forehead dull pain. I sighed: "You were almost killed by assassins." Tieu A Khau didn't say anything more. It's just that the back of my hand has blue veins and my knuckles are white. Black medicine mixed with sugarcane juice. In the mouth, a little sweet. I leaned in, close to his lips. The little boy forgot to breathe. The tongue is also stiff. After a long time, the throat moved and swallowed the medicine. But his eyes turned red first. Want to push me away again. I didn't force him either, I stepped back and put the bowl down. Tieu Ngau was stunned, the corners of his eyes were wet. I smiled slightly and asked gently. “I don't know your name.” "I don't know your heart either." “So, I'll only ask once.” “Do you want me to leave?”