"Gongzi Xiangma, is your father Lord Bolai doing well?"
"He's doing well, but he's usually busy with official business, so I rarely see him." Li Muyang recalled the Lord of Jiangnan City, Yan Bolai, who came to see him off at Maple Forest Ferry.
"Is Old Master Yan's body alright? A few years ago, when he was guarding the frontier, he was seriously injured in the battle with Zhou General Yuan Taiji. It was with great difficulty that he managed to save his life. Later, when it rained he would suffer back pain and must drink strong wine made from Dragon Bone Grass. It just so happens that I have been the commander of Broken Dragon Pool for many years, and only there is Dragon Bone Grass, so every year when I return to Tiandu, I will give Old Master Yan a few jars — — "Lu Qingming said in a clear voice, urging his horse forward with Li Muyang.
"Thank you Uncle Lu. My grandfather has always said that he owes Uncle Lu a favour. "Li Muyang said with a smile, but there was bitterness in his heart that he could not speak of.
When he saved Lu Qingming from Strange Taoist, he casually mentioned the name of Yan Xiangma.
Firstly, to satisfy a little bit of bad taste in his heart. Didn't that Yan Xiangma always say that he was a famous hedonistic young master of Jiangnan city and there was nothing he did not dare to do? By putting all these things on his head, he could help his good friend to become famous.
Secondly, he could effectively hide his identity. After all, compared with Yan Xiangma, he had no power or influence, if someone came to retaliate, how could he resist?
What he did not expect was that the person he saved was Lu Qingming from Tiandu.
He wanted to get closer to him, and every time he opened his mouth, he would talk about some old matters with the Yan family. Li Muyang did not know how to respond.
What's more, the reason he followed Lu Qingming to Tiandu, was to meet his parents and sister. However, his parents and sister were all living in the Lu Family — — He wanted to inquire about the situation of his parents and sister from Lu Qingming's mouth, but he could not open his mouth.
This was like lifting a rock and smashing it on his own feet, digging a pit to bury himself.
"Old Master is too polite. We are all juniors in front of him, we grew up under his eyes. "Lu Qingming said with a smile, but a trace of haze flashed in his eyes.
A black horseman rode over and shouted, "General, Tiandu is just ahead."
"Go back and report." Lu Qingming said.
"Yes. General. " One rider came out of the crowd. The other black-clad riders were still scattered around, surrounding Lu Qingming and Li Muyang in the middle.
Li Muyang looked at the majestic city in the distance, and his heart began to grow excited.
It had been a long time since he had seen his parents and sister Li Shinian since they had parted ways in Jiangnan.
One had to know that he had never traveled far before, not even to some of the counties under Jiangnan City. His mother, Luo Chi, strictly controlled his movements and would not let him travel long distances.
With the city gate in front of them, Lu Qingming knew that they were truly safe.
No one was stupid enough to run to the gate of the Imperial City to kill the governor of a province. That would not only offend the Lu Family, but the officials of the entire West Wind Kingdom. If one's life could not be guaranteed at home, then how could this country be safe?
Of course, the one that was slapped in the face the most was the Royal family of West Wind. They wouldn't allow anyone to challenge their imperial authority in such a manner.
Lu Qingming turned to look at Yan Xiangma and said with a smile, "Gongzi Xiangma, we're back."
"Yes. We're back. "Li Muyang looked at the towering grey city walls of Tiandu and replied foolishly.
"In a moment Gongzi Xiangma will come to my Lu Family, and ask Gongzi Xiangma to try the fine wine of my Lu Mansion. If it wasn't for Gongzi Xiangma's help, I and the dozens of brothers around me would not have the chance to return to Tiandu. Even if we come back, we would most likely be corpses. "Lu Qingming's voice was low, his expression sad. When they set off, there were more than one hundred life and death brothers following them. But when they came back, there were only twenty or thirty people following them.
The journey was long, and there was no way to bring out the bodies of the dead. They could only be buried in the sea of bamboo.
The scenery there was beautiful, like a fairyland. They would not disappoint this group of loyal and courageous warriors. It was just that the road to the memorial was long, and it would be difficult for their families to see each other again.
Thinking of this, even if he was used to seeing life and death, there were still hundreds of emotions in his heart.
"Okay." Li Muyang readily agreed.
He came to visit his parents and family, and now that Lu Qingming had taken the initiative to invite him, his wish had finally been achieved.
Lu Qingming originally thought that Yan Xiangma would refuse. After all, because of Cui Zhaoren's death, the struggle between the two major families had been exposed. The Yan family was a vassal of the Cui family, and they naturally would suffer together. The children of the two families did not interact with each other, and even in the imperial court, they fought endlessly.
He did not expect him to agree so readily.
"This youngster is becoming more and more unfathomable." Lu Qingming thought to himself.
The horses galloped, and the city gate was already in sight.
Before the soldiers guarding the city had time to stop them, they received a hot gold medal.
On the black iron, an antique "Lu" character emitted a faint light.
The soldiers all straightened up and saluted, allowing the group of soldiers from the frontier to drive their horses into the city.
"The young master of the Lu Family is back."
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"I had a good time today." Li Shinian said with a smile. "The Tiger Pouncing Fist, the Vulture Temple, and the Royal Garden are all famous for a long time. I heard of them when I was still in Jiangnan City. On the way to Tiandu, I was thinking that I must go to these places with you when I get to Tiandu. I didn't expect the wait to be so long. "
Cui Xiaoxin's cheeks were slightly red, because she had walked too much with Li Shinian today. Although she was a little tired, she was extremely happy.
Because Li Muyang killed her brother Cui Zhaoren, the relationship between her and Li Shinian had become estranged. This time, the grudge between the two was resolved, and the relationship of best friends from Jiangnan City was restored.
"If I'm free tomorrow, I'll accompany you to Maple Mountain and Thousand Buddha Temple, which are further away. The Bodhisattva of Thousand Buddha Temple is very efficacious. Why don't we go over … "
"Why don't we go over and pray for my brother?" Li Shinian seized on Cui Xiaoxin's words and asked aloud.
"If Li Muyang can come back safely, I'm willing to go for three to five years." Cui Xiaoxin sighed softly. "Compared with life, what is this little thing?"
The smile on Li Shinian's face faded as she softly said, "If it can really come true, I'm willing to be a vegetarian and pray to Buddha for the rest of my life."
Cui Xiaoxin understood Li Shinian's mood. She knew that she couldn't get over the sad news of her brother's death in a short time. This was also the intention of her taking the initiative to visit and take her on a sightseeing tour for several days.
She reached out and grasped Li Shinian's small hand, and softly said, "Then we have a deal? Tomorrow we'll go to Thousand Buddha Temple to pray. "
"Good. Tomorrow we'll go to Thousand Buddha Temple to pray. "Li Shinian said with a firm face. "If Bodhisattva can really bless my brother, I'll … become a nun."
Cui Xiaoxin quickly stopped her and said, "It's good that you're sincere. Bodhisattva doesn't look at appearance, only at heart. "
"That's my heart." Li Shinian's eyes were slightly red, softly saying: "When I was very young, I always despised him because he was black, I despised him because he was ugly, I despised him because he was stupid, I despised him because he couldn't do anything well, I despised my mother for always protecting him, leaving all the good food for him — — At that time I thought that my parents valued boys more than girls, because he was a boy and I was a girl, so my parents treated me differently. So, for a long time, I was very against having such a brother. "
"Later, one night, I heard movement outside and woke up with a start. I saw the light in my brother's room was on, and my parents were busy in my brother's room. His heartbeat was weak and his breathing was rapid. His face was red and his whole body was boiling hot. His body was getting hotter and hotter, as if he was burning. My father kept fetching water from the well, and my mother soaked a towel and covered his body. As soon as the towel was put on, it was instantly sucked dry by his body and emitted hot steam … "
"From that night on, I knew how difficult it was for my brother to live. I knew … I knew why my parents loved him so much. They were worried about him, worried that he might leave at any time, and he might leave us at any time … forever. From that day on, my heart began to ache for my brother, and I began to treat his mother like my parents … "
Speaking of that, Li Shinian's tears fell like rain.
Cui Xiaoxin's eyes were also red. She tightly held Li Shinian's hand and said, "It's okay. It'll be okay. Li Muyang is blessed. He survived such a dangerous moment. How could something happen to him now? He will definitely come back. Let's go to Thousand Buddha Temple tomorrow to pray for him. Bodhisattva will definitely bless his safe return … "
Li Shinian nodded heavily and said, "Yes. I believe he will come back. I will wait for him to come back. "
The carriage stopped at the back door of the Lu Mansion. Li Shinian jumped out of the carriage and looked at Cui Xiaoxin and said, "Thank you, Xiaoxin."
"Don't mention it." Cui Xiaoxin said with blame. "We are friends."
"There are some words that I can't say to others. I don't dare to mention my brother's name in front of my parents. My mother is even sadder, and now she is ill in bed … I have to pretend that nothing has happened every day to comfort her and make her feel at ease. But my heart is also very sad … Fortunately, you are here. I can tell you all my grievances and sadness. Now I feel much better. "
Li Shinian waved to Cui Xiaoxin and said, "See you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow." Cui Xiaoxin smiled and said, "I will pick you up tomorrow."
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