The joke about the tofu pudding diluted some of the tension in the atmosphere, but it could not solve the essence of the problem. Both of them could understand this in their hearts.
To Chen Fan, regarding Ning Yi as a "madman" was only a reason he could use to convince himself when he couldn't do anything about it.
If others were here, they might not believe Ning Yi's words about his family returning to the countryside and living in seclusion, but Chen Fan could more or less feel it. Of course, when they first met in Hangzhou, he probably only felt that Ning Yi was somewhat contradictory. Birds of a feather flock together. This kind of contradiction was reflected in many people. Watermelon raised his knife to rebel, but his heart was the same. He had once felt confused because of the corruption of the Revolutionary Army, and Ning Yi … in the end, all this guy wanted was a simple and peaceful life.
Now, looking back on the road before them, there was no lack of bloodshed around them. The changes around him, each time the waves of waves, were no less than any of their own. His conspiracy and betrayal in Hangzhou, his ruthlessness in destroying all of Liangshan, and this time when he chased after them and suppressed Sikong Nan, Lin Eechan, and the others. In the end, this guy said that he only wanted to live in seclusion in the countryside … He even killed his own master not long ago.
Based on simple Jianghu morality, Chen Fan also knew that he could only kill him at this time, because the hatred of his father was absolutely irreconcilable.
But on the other hand, Chen Fan clearly knew that he could not kill him here. From the beginning to the end, the other chased after him with utmost sincerity. It could be said that he regarded Chen Fan as a brother and Watermelon as a family member. This mentality might not have changed much before and after he waved his knife. Chen Fan could even clearly know that at that time, his master would have died without a doubt. If Ning Yi did not rush there, if he did not do it himself — it was originally a very simple decision, the price he paid was at most to delay his master's death a little, and bear a little risk of being captured — the other party also understood this, but he still did it. This action, for Chen Fan's side, was actually out of consideration for not increasing the risk, to immediately solve the situation …
This matter, Watermelon could also understand. But understanding was one thing, explaining was another.
He had placed his emotions on the court and asked Ning Yi for the wooden cannon. This could be considered an excuse to shift his hatred, but this kind of excuse could not deceive anyone, not even himself. Ning Yi once said that smart people don't lead happy lives. If he didn't kill Ning Yi, Chen Fan could only carry the guilt and guilt in his heart towards the Seven Buddhas. Ning Yi could understand their emotions, but he would never apologize for this matter. He could only bear the helplessness that came from this. As for Watermelon, he could probably only suffer in these two emotions for a long time.
Chen Fan could only regard him as a lunatic if he was able to understand these things and yet he was still joking about tofu pudding.
So he put the booklet into his bosom and stood up. The harmonious atmosphere between the two of them would only deepen the guilt, so he could only leave. "I heard that Fang Shuchang and Qian Luoning are in your hands."
"I will arrange it." Ning Yi nodded.
"One of Master Deng's account books has been leaked out. An Xifu is still here with an account book. But I don't know where he is. "Chen Fan walked to the door." If you think this information is useful, pay more attention. "
Ning Yi at the table nodded. When Chen Fan was about to go to the door, he suddenly said, "Where is Sister Qian 'er?"
"Hmm?"
"I didn't see her that night, but I remember you like her."
Ning Yi smiled. At this time, Chen Fan finally showed a trace of a real smile.
"She is waiting for me outside … to return to Miao Jiang. Of course, we haven't, uh … hmm. " Chen Fan shrugged slightly and shook his head. When his hand was holding the door latch, he stopped for a while and whispered, "I'm afraid we won't see each other in the next few years. Watermelon too, what do you want to bring her?"
"… I'll go find her."
Chen Fan waited for a while. Hearing that Ning Yi didn't speak again, he finally opened the door and left.
Under Zhu Biao's lead, he walked out of the winding small courtyard. When he returned to the distant darkness, there was someone waiting for him by the roadside. The woman asked him something. He walked forward and shook his head. His eyes and footsteps seemed to have a heavier burden and weight than before.
After Chen Fan left, in the room, Ning Yi sat in front of the desk for a while. He closed his eyes and seemed to fall asleep. After a long time, he stood up and opened the window. Outside the window was a shallow pond. It was already late at night. In the darkness, there were fireflies in the middle of spring. The town was sleeping peacefully in the darkness. The distant mountains were quiet and the starlight was thin.
Under the thin starlight, in the dim foothills hundreds of miles away, the girl led her companions, still trekking towards the south. Her dark eyes glowed with a faint light.
The foothills turned ahead, and in the direction far away from the foothills, in the channel of the big river, there were lights of ships passing by.
In such a quiet spring night, every window, every dot of light, seemed to carry weight. Sometimes they were still, and sometimes they met. Like the trajectory of every life, in such darkness, we don't know how they will turn or collide. What they carry is far more than just the precious joy and joy. On the way forward, each of us also carries the weight of failure, the weight of danger, the weight of humiliation, the weight of pain. Only when time passes and dawn comes one day, when the morning breeze washes away many things that we once thought important but were actually insignificant, perhaps we can precipitate from them …
The weight of life.
The old era of the tide has passed. Here, time has turned a new page.
*****
The sun gradually warmed, and the morning breeze blew the pink petals. On the 23rd of February, the procedures of the Ministry of Justice were also completed. Ning Yi and the others packed up and drove the convoy to Jiangning.
In the past few days, except for an attack by bandits, which led to the escape of two of the Office of Secret Investigations, nothing else happened. The Ministry of Justice escorted the captured Yongle bandits to Shangjing. The murderous atmosphere that had enveloped Siping Hill for more than ten days finally began to dissipate. Due to the cleaning up of Siping Hill, in the following year or two, the security in this area became quite good. Because of this, several county magistrates were able to get good grades in their performance evaluations.
The battle at the edge of the Dabie Mountains spread throughout the Greenwood, directly solidifying the value of the name Inner Demon Ning Yi in the Greenwood. After all, after the battle of Liangshan, due to the limited time and means of dissemination, people in the south may not have much of an impression of this name. After hearing about the incident at Liangshan, some people felt that another powerful figure had appeared in Jianghu, while others wanted to go to the capital to take his head and gain a good reputation. But after this incident, such arrogant people would probably decrease a lot.
To some of the well-informed and well-established forces in the Greenwood Forest, the reappearance of Sikong Nan, Lin E Chan, and the others was news that could not be ignored. However, there were already very few people in Jianghu who knew about this group of people. Moreover, the news of this group of Mani Church members being defeated by the inner demon increased people's opinion of the inner demon's methods. As for the majority of the Greenwood people, they only received a seemingly ridiculous piece of news at first.
It was Lin Zongwu's letter of challenge to Zhou Dong.
Similar to the initial reaction of the Office of Secret Investigations, a small portion of the people of the Greenwood Forest only laughed when they heard the news. But soon after, they would feel the waves brought about by this name.
At the end of February, this group of people returned to the Greenwood Forest under the name "Great Radiant Church". The church leader, Lin Zongwu, chose the simplest and most direct method to appear in front of everyone. At the same time that he issued the letter of challenge to Zhou Dong, he sent many letters of challenge to the famous sects and grandmasters in the Greenwood Forest. Then, he went from the south to the north, challenging them one by one.
Although this kind of behavior was suspected of provoking the world, the Great Radiant Church did not act recklessly. The members of the church fought against injustice and helped the poor and the weak. As for some of the ferocious Greenwood Forest bandits, they were wiped out overnight. Although the church leader, Lin Zongwu, went to the sects one by one to challenge them, he always maintained his politeness. After both parties exchanged blows, the other party would realize that he was highly skilled in martial arts. Most of the time, he would defeat the other party within a few moves. However, he also maintained the attitude of sparring and conversing with the other party to improve his skills. This gave the other party a good impression of him.
The people of the Greenwood Forest fought for their reputation. If they were not as skilled as the other party, but the other party treated them with politeness, many experts and grandmasters would use this as an excuse to get out of this predicament. After the fight, they would admit defeat in the Greenwood Forest and praise the other party's skills and character. Under this kind of operation, the Great Radiant Church rapidly expanded.
Of course, this was a story for later.
At the end of February, when the name of the Great Radiant Church first appeared, Ning Yi had already arrived in Jiangning. When they left Jiangning, their relationship with the Su family had been a little strained. However, when they returned this time around, the Su family had practically sent their entire family out of the city to welcome them. Standing in front was Xiao Qi, who had a small knife scar on her face but still appeared adorable. Seeing that the convoy had come over, she had already started to hop and wave.
At the same time, in the Right Minister's residence in Bianliang.
Two days ago, Qin Siyuan had already gone through all the reports one by one. He had even smiled and talked to Yao Zunian about how Ning Yi had handled this matter. To them, a little unrest in the Greenwood Forest was nothing. What was worth looking at were Ning Yi's methods and adaptations. As for some of Ning Yi's intentions, he might be able to hide it from others, but he would most likely not be able to hide it from Qin Siyuan. It was just that Ning Yi had not crossed the line, so Qin Siyuan did not think that it was a big deal.
Today, there was a new report. Ji Kun brought it in with a cold expression. It was obvious that he had already gone through it. Qin Siyuan was handling the official documents. After looking through it, his gaze turned gloomy.
"Have you found out which clan is the one behind Lin Zongwu?"
Ji Kun asked in a low voice. Qin Siyuan nodded and thought for a moment.
"We have a background, so do they. Since this matter has not been exposed, we can't make it too big to deal with the Great Radiant Sect. The Greenwood Forest's affairs will still be handed over to Liheng. But this news … "Qin Siyuan pointed." Suppress it for the time being and don't send it to the south. There's no need to let Liheng see it … Anyway, he and these people are already at each other's throats. "
"Yes."
"… Take good care of the remaining two people in his family."
On the 27th of February, the family of Hao Jinhan, who was originally in charge of Chong Ping County of the Office of Secret Investigation, including his eldest son, second son, and three disciples, were killed in their hometown, Shuanghao Village, 300 miles away from Chong Ping County. Only his youngest daughter, Hao Youmei, and son-in-law, Chen Sinong, survived. The murderer had not yet been identified, but judging from the traces left on the ground, it should be the revenge of Lin Eechan's side.
Soon after, Qin Siyuan gave a few more instructions. Ji Kun nodded and left. He left a piece of information in a corner of the Office of Secret Investigation's library and sealed it.
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