In the eighth year of Shunzhi.
A new tombstone was erected in the wilderness. There was not a single word on the tombstone. Among the green hills and green fields, it seemed particularly lonely. Life was like this. It came quietly, and in the end, it will end in loneliness.
A young man in white stood in front of the tombstone for a long time, almost becoming a clay sculpture. His voice was as light as a breeze, dissipating between heaven and earth in the blink of an eye. Perhaps there were still lonely souls passing by who heard him. They heard him say, "Yun-er, I once advised you in every possible way, precisely because I didn't want to see you take this step today. But you always refused to listen to my advice. In the end, you still fell into this situation … … Fine, everyone's choice, only they have the right to control. Others worry too much, it's all in vain. Perhaps this is predestined fate. "
Suddenly there was a rustling sound from the underbrush behind him, as if the wind was also weeping for the unknown woman in the tomb. The young man did not pay attention to it. He knelt down on his own accord, and placed several bunches of small white flowers in front of the tombstone. He softly murmured, as if he was talking to himself, but also as if he was softly complaining. He said, "However, life is not necessarily a blessing, death is also not necessarily a misfortune. When you were alive, you were always troubled by the obsession of revenge, and you were also deeply involved in the palace struggle. You never enjoyed a day of true happiness. Now that you have arrived in another world, you can finally obtain the freedom you have been bitterly searching for. I think, when you arrive there, you will no longer have pain and worry, you will be truly free. I wish you well. The you at that time will be happier than before. I did not see you for the last time, so now I will personally tell you that I have never blamed you. All kinds of life experiences will be rare experiences, and also a precious wealth. Since you gave it to me, I will cherish it all my life.
I don't know what kind of person will be able to be considered the final winner. Some time ago, when Cheng Qinwang led troops to quell the chaos of war, the Emperor imprisoned Ying Qinwang. Presumably, he was going against the trend to establish his prestige, and also sentenced to death. The day of the Regent's funeral was over. On that day, the rest of the rebel leaders confiscated their property, confiscated their property, and exiled their army. The Empress Dowager was old and tired, and also did not want to interfere too much with palace politics. He was finally able to personally govern, ascending to the true supreme peak of power. On the surface, it looked like he had won, but he was not happy. Although he brought Imperial Concubine Dong 'e back to the Imperial Palace, restored her title, and often rested in her bedroom. On the surface, it looked like the two of them were very close, but only those of us who knew the truth back then knew that Imperial Concubine Dong' e was nothing more than your substitute. I know that there will always be a place for you in His Majesty's heart. No one can ever replace you. I didn't know how to define a person's life and death. If I said that it was determined by one's own consciousness, how could I explain the formation of a soul? If he could always occupy a place in another person's mind, did it mean that his existence had never disappeared? When the Emperor and Concubine Dong 'e were together, he was smiling, but he was really unhappy. Whether one was happy or not was not determined by whether one was crying or laughing, was it?
There was no such thing as an absolute winner or loser in this world. Perhaps it was because it was not like a game of chess, where there was only one standard to judge the outcome. Perhaps in the eyes of a bystander, a certain person had nothing, but in his own eyes, he was the happiest person in the world. I don't know how to say it, but His Majesty and you were destined to miss each other. If it weren't for all these disasters, perhaps the two of you would be a very happy couple, able to live a peaceful and beautiful life. But if it weren't for those trials, how could the preciousness of your relationship be reflected? There are always two sides to everything in this world. How many things can be clearly explained by people?
Soon, I will leave this place. Becoming an official in the Imperial Court is not my lifelong dream. There are some ignorant ideas that have been passed down for thousands of years, and they are not something that I can change on my own. If I refuse to conform to the current situation and insist on challenging tradition, won't I also become an unbearably pedantic and stubborn old man? The knowledge in books can't give us everything, but our own experiences and experiences may not necessarily be correct. Therefore, I am still very far from being the knowledgeable person you said I was.
That's right, Yun 'er, I'm afraid that I've nagged you so much that you're tired of it. Once I leave, perhaps I won't be able to see you for a while. But I will keep you in my heart. That kind of feeling … it's as if you're always by my side. It's very silly, isn't it? Let's make an agreement. When we meet again, both of us will be happier than we are now. "
The youth finished his string of unconstrained narration, straightened his legs, and stood up. The gentleness on his face was quickly replaced by indifference, and he said indifferently, "You're also here to pay respects to the dead, right? Why don't you come out? This shouldn't be a shameful matter. "
The same rustling sound came from the underbrush again. A young girl in green walked out with a faint smile, "Oh. Your hearing is still so sensitive. It's a pity that you don't practice martial arts. "
The youth smiled faintly, "My ambition doesn't lie in this. Moreover, even if I practice martial arts, what can I do? It's only when I'm fighting and killing, I can win by a move or two. After learning martial arts, there are too many things that are not up to you. When you don't have a reputation, you'll be bullied. Once you have a reputation, if you don't bully others, you'll be lined up for advice. If you become an expert, you're destined to never have a day of peace. Actually, what's so great about the title of being number one in the world? The level of martial arts was constantly changing every day. How could there be an unchanging list of martial arts? Nowadays, people are too impetuous and have long distorted the original intention of learning martial arts. It's not enough to strengthen their bodies. They still want to compete with others and taste the joy of victory. That's not all. The saddest thing is to use martial arts to bully others. Why don't you think that if you can do it, others can also do it. Perhaps they can even do it better than you. The sword wielder is bound to die under the sword. Even if you practice martial arts to a high level, there will always be someone better. Sooner or later, someone with higher martial arts will come and take care of you. "
The young girl pouted, "That's not it. I know that he's a true expert. No one can defeat him. All right, all right, you idiot, I only said one sentence, and you came out with such a big talk. Don't put on the airs of a Mister so often again! Hey, has there been any news of Xuan Shuang recently? "
The young man shook his head, "His Majesty is also looking for him. But you know how big the world is. If someone wants to hide, it's like looking for a needle in a haystack. No matter how high a position or authority is, no one can find him. Xuan Shuang, this child, has a very strong self-esteem. This is both his strength and his weakness. He once swore such a heavy oath in front of His Majesty. I'm afraid he won't return to the palace until he achieves something. "
Ignoring the young girl's worried expression, he continued, "Actually, this is also good. Sometimes people can't grow because they rely too much on external support. Only by learning how to face difficult situations and try to solve them can they grow. Let him calm down for a period of time. Then he'll be able to look at some problems that he can't figure out from a different perspective. If he succeeds, when he comes back, he'll be reborn. If he can't pass this hurdle, he can only stay where he is. But … Xuan Shuang was such an outstanding child when he was in the palace. I think he won't be unable to overcome this challenge. "
The young girl sighed softly and said, "Although he wasn't spoiled since he was little, he still grew up with a golden spoon in his mouth. Now that he's outside alone, I'm worried … "The young man laughed and said," He is the grand Vice Hierarch of the Devil Cult. Instead of worrying about other people bullying him, it's better to worry about him bullying other people! " Apparently he couldn't bear to see the young girl frowning, so he pointed to the tombstone and said, "This child is still very filial. You see, actually he also came to pay his respects. "
The young girl exclaimed in surprise. She stuck her head out to look at the tombstone for half a day, but she still couldn't figure it out. "How do you know?" she asked. The young man said, "Noble Consort Yun was buried a month ago, but now the tombstone is still bare, without the least bit of grass. Don't you think it's strange? I'm guessing Xuan Shuang came to pay his respects, but he was worried about his pride, so he didn't want other people to know he was here. That's why he didn't put up a bouquet of flowers like a normal person, but did the opposite and pulled out all the grass in front of the tombstone. "
The young girl laughed in spite of herself and said, "So that's how it is. It's really Xuan Shuang's style! I just don't know if the grass in his heart can be pulled out. " The young man shot her a glance and said, "Don't just talk about other people. Have you pulled out all the grass in your heart?"
The young girl was slightly startled. She looked up at the sky, as if this topic had shaken her quite a bit. Her voice was as soft as the breeze drifting through the forest. "Me? What do I have … this past month I've been staying at the Yuelai Inn in the east of the city. In the past, I really didn't like working for Yifu and Noble Consort Yun, but when I saw them with my own eyes … that kind of ending, my heart was very sad. I'd rather return to my previous state of being stuck between the cracks. I don't even know where this indescribable sympathy is coming from. Perhaps a person's inertia is really that strong. Everyone has a special feeling for the things they once had and then lost. Therefore, even when I finally obtained the freedom I wanted with great difficulty, I always felt strange. I didn't have the slightest bit of hope … or the feeling of finally having my dream come true. "The young man snorted, obviously not satisfied with her answer.
The young girl sighed softly and tried to start a conversation with difficulty, "My older brother wholeheartedly pursued an official career, and now … he's finally satisfied. Because of his meritorious service in rescuing the emperor last time, he's now a favorite of the emperor. I heard that he played a big part in subduing Prince Ying's rebellion this time. However, I can imagine that he's so busy every day that he must've neglected his sister-in-law. Alas, everything has its pros and cons. This time, the distance between him and me is getting farther and farther. I'm no longer the Regent's adopted daughter. I don't know if he'll be patient enough to let a commoner girl continue to claim kinship with him. "
The young man snorted and said, "Enough, you know what I'm asking! How long do you want to avoid it by beating around the bush? Have you really let it go? Why don't you even dare to face your true thoughts? "
The young girl's heart was suddenly exposed by him, and her expression was a bit embarrassed as she said, "It's not that I don't dare to face it, but … I know that I'll never give up! I still think of him and love him. As long as I'm alive, I'll always love him. But if I say these words, it'll make you unhappy. You won't understand, so I might as well not say it. However, why do I have to choose to let go? Don't tell me that I can't make him realize how good I am through continuous efforts and make him fall in love with me? "
The young man said, "You're thinking too much. I'm not anyone to you, so why would I be unhappy? Why would I interfere with your decision? You don't have to be so secretive because of my feelings. "
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