Chapter 45: The Story-writing Scholar
When he woke up in the early morning, it was particularly chilly outside.
Song You borrowed the boatman’s fishing pole and sat in the place where the boatman had sat last night, wearing the cloak given by Prefect Yu. The cold air rose from the river in front of him, the mist-covered water was silent, and the surroundings were quiet. The fishing line extended into the water, occasionally creating small ripples that were hard to notice in the fog.
Looking around, he saw green mountains everywhere.
The other boat passengers either stayed inside the boat or were still sleeping. Only Lady Calico sat quietly and properly on his lap, her eyes fixed on the point where the fishing line met the water.
The boatman had already started cooking breakfast.
“What should we do if we don't catch anything?” Song You turned his head and quietly asked the cat.
Lady Calico raised her head at his words, her eyes very calm. After a moment, she lowered her head and raised her paw to lick it.
Song You did not understand what she meant.
There was a pounding sound behind him. It was the boatman chopping fish bones.