Under the protection of the two of them, the sparsely populated remote forest was like a paradise they had accidentally found, and the days of escape passed quickly.
After days of living together in peace, Jing Ke unexpectedly realized that it was not a long-term plan for the two of them to stay here for a long time, so the two of them packed up and left the cave. In order to avoid the pursuit of Qi soldiers, Li Ji disguised herself as a man. The two of them picked a small path and traveled through the night. After seven or eight days, they finally arrived at a small town and saw a small tea shop. Jing Ke carefully looked around before he brought Li Ji into the tea shop to rest.
The two of them sat down tiredly and asked for a pot of tea and a few sesame cakes. During this period of time, they had been on the run day and night. They had been on tenterhooks along the way, eating and sleeping in the open. Jing Ke felt a little tired, and Li Ji was even more haggard. He poured a bowl of tea for Li Ji and watched her drink it. Then he handed her a sesame seed cake, but Li Ji felt her chest tighten and she couldn't eat. Looking at Li Ji's miserable appearance, Jing Ke felt an indescribable pity in his heart. He only hated himself for being useless and unable to let her live a stable life. Instead, he wanted her to suffer with him.
At this moment, a carriage suddenly arrived outside the tea shop. Although it wasn't very luxurious, it was decorated in a simple and elegant manner. Three people got out of the car and walked into the tea shop.
The leader was about forty years old, thin and thin, with three locks of long beard, dressed as a Confucian scholar. After entering the tea shop, he found a clean place to sit down and ordered a pot of tea. The two men behind him were strong and muscular. Judging from their clothes, they were obviously his attendants. The two men held their teacups and sat on the ground to the side, drinking loudly.
The middle-aged man didn't seem to be drinking tea in peace. He just looked around. The moment he saw Jing Ke and Li Ji, he seemed to be interested. His eyes stayed on them for a long time.
Jing Ke faintly felt a pair of eyes staring at him from behind. He instinctively became alert. He lowered his head and whispered a few words to Li Ji, then prepared to pay the bill and leave. Before he left, Jing Ke turned back to look at the middle-aged man, only to find that the middle-aged man was nodding and smiling at him. He pretended not to see anything and pulled Li Ji out of the tea shop, heading northeast.
Not long after the two of them sped forward, they suddenly heard the neigh of a horse behind them. Jing Ke flew up the tree and looked into the distance. He saw a carriage speeding towards him.
The carriage came very quickly and stopped in front of the two in the blink of an eye. The middle-aged man from the tea shop got out of the car with a smile and asked,"Are you Mister Jing Ke?" Jing Ke stared at the middle-aged man warily and protected Li Ji behind him. The middle-aged man laughed. Just now in the tea shop, I saw that Sir's hair was stained with blood and he was in a hurry. There was also a young man beside him who was very handsome, so I guessed Sir's identity. I took the liberty to follow you here. Please don't panic. I've long heard of your teacher, Mister Gongsun, but I've never had the chance to meet him. It's my honor to meet Mister Gongsun's favorite student today.”
Jing Ke did not speak. He sized up Tian Guang with a doubtful gaze. Seeing that this person had an imposing appearance, a calm attitude, and spoke sincerely, the wariness in his eyes gradually faded. After talking for a while, the two of them felt like old friends at first sight, so Jing Ke told Tian Guang about their encounter in Qi State. Tian Guang thought that since this was the border of Qi Yan, Qi soldiers would not easily cross the border to pursue them, so he told them not to worry too much.
Tian Guang asked again,"What is Brother Jing planning to do now?"”Jing Ke looked back at Li Ji and remained silent. Tian Guang could see that he was in a difficult position and said," I am about to return to the Yan Country. Brother Jing is so extraordinary. I have the intention to befriend you. If you don't mind, I would like to invite the two of you to travel with me and stay in my humble residence for a while."”"We've met by chance, how dare we disturb each other?" Jing Ke hurriedly said.”"It's easy to get a thousand gold coins, but it's hard to get a confidant," Tian Guang said. You and I hit it off at first sight. Brother Jing, you don't have to be polite!”
Jing Ke turned around to look at Li Ji. Li Ji said softly,""I'll just follow you." Jing Ke nodded and said to Tian Guang,"Then I'll obey!"”
Tian Guang was not only a Confucian, but also a person who valued relationships and righteousness. When he and Jing Ke saw each other, they were congenial and regretted not meeting each other earlier. At that moment, he generously bought a house for the two of them to live in, allowing them to settle down in the Yan Country.
During this period of time, Jing Ke did not forget to study his swordsmanship. He often went out to look for famous swordsmen from the Yan Country to spar with them. Although Li Ji didn't say a word, Jing Ke also felt that every time he left, it would be a few days. Li Ji must be bored to death when she was alone.
One day, Jing Ke was on his way back from a sword competition when he accidentally saw a small and cute white rabbit. He caught it and brought it home with him, wanting to give Li Ji a surprise.
When the little white rabbit stuck out its long ears in Jing Ke's arms, Li Ji immediately cried out in joy. She was so ecstatic that she looked like a child. Jing Ke loved to see her happy smile. The two of them were filled with anticipation as they clumsily built a wooden house for the little rabbit.
The spring was bright and beautiful, and the courtyard was full of peach blossoms. When the wind blew, countless pink petals scattered down, dancing in the air.
Li Ji looked up at the rain of flowers and felt intoxicated. Jing Ke gently carried Li Ji and leaped into the air. His clothes fluttered and slowly fell. Li Ji exclaimed in surprise, but it soon turned into giggles. In the midst of the falling petals, the two of them were like an immortal couple, their gazes filled with tenderness…Jing Ke only stopped when Li Ji cried out in a soft voice that she was dizzy. They lay down on the ground covered in petals, their happy faces bathed in the warm sunlight. Such a carefree life was the greatest happiness in their lives.
Four months flew by quickly. Jing Ke had competed with almost all the swordsmen in Yan Country, leaving only Han Country's number one swordsman, Han Liu, who lived in Yan Country. Han Liu was a person who could use a long sword to cut a swallow in the sky into eighteen pieces. His nickname was " Flying Swallow Sword."
Jing Ke was moved. Wasn't it hard to meet such an expert in this lifetime?
It was late at night, and the moon was silver.
Lizzie sat in front of the lamp, sewing the cloth robe in her hand. Jing Ke sat in front of her, looking at her mending the robe with a dazed expression, his eyes revealing infinite love. In the silence, the two of them were overwhelmed with emotions.
Tomorrow, Jing Ke would rush to a faraway place to compete with the famous "Flying Swallow Sword". It was naturally dangerous to fight with swords, especially when facing a sword master like Han Liu. However, Li Ji knew that Jing Ke had to go with the belief that he would become stronger when he met the strong and strive for perfection.
Liji was full of uneasiness and reluctance. She stayed silent all night and quietly prepared the luggage for her beloved.
No one understood Jing Ke's thoughts better than her. If one wanted to become a sword master, one had to learn from the strengths of many schools and comprehend the truth of the sword. Only then would one be able to make further progress.
Only in this way could he defeat the four masters of Wind, Forest, Fire and Mountain and avenge his grandfather.
Perhaps she felt Jing Ke's infatuated gaze, or perhaps she was afraid to reveal her reluctance, Li Ji bit her cherry lips. Her jade-like cheeks were flushed red, and under the light, she looked even more beautiful.
"Ah!" Li Ji let out a soft cry.
A drop of red blood spurted out of her delicate finger. It turned out that she had accidentally pricked her finger in her heart.
Jing Ke heard the voice and stood up. He grabbed Li Ji's finger and gently put it in his mouth, asking gently,""Does it hurt?" Li Ji blushed even more and shook her head shyly.
After a moment of silence, Li Ji finally said what she wanted to say the most,""Come back early, okay?"
Jing Ke smiled. He didn't answer, but held Li Ji tightly in his arms.
That night, they slept in each other's arms. The rain outside the window kept pattering, and the two hearts were silently relying on each other.
The next morning, Jing Ke bid farewell to his newlywed wife and left for a distant place.
Jing Ke met Han Liu. The two of them crossed swords and became acquainted with each other.
In the end, although the Soaring Swallow Sword won by half a move, he admired Jing Ke's comprehension of the sword path, as well as his tenacity and courage. He believed that Jing Ke would become a sword master in the future. He asked Jing Ke to stay for a few days so that the two of them could spar with each other in the way of the sword. Several days later, Jing Ke finally set off on his return journey. At this time, he had been away from home for half a month. His Li Ji was still waiting at home. He did not want her to worry about him. It was time to go home.
Jing Ke finally returned home.
In the distance, Jing Ke could already see the door of his residence open. An ominous premonition rose to his head!
"Li Ji!" Jing Ke rushed into the door like the wind." Li Ji!”
No one answered. The peach blossoms in the courtyard were still the same, but the face was gone.
Jing Ke rushed into the house like a madman and shouted,""Li Ji! Lizzie! Liji!"
There was no one in the empty house!
He lowered his head and saw the little white rabbit gnawing on the grass under the peach tree. The small wooden house they had built for the white rabbit had already collapsed.
Someone had been here…
Someone took Liji away!
In a panic, Jing Ke saw a figure flash past the open door. He dashed out of the door like lightning and grabbed the person and dragged him into the courtyard. The veins on Jing Ke's forehead bulged. His eyes were like lightning as he asked sternly,"Where's Li Ji? Who had been here? Where's Liji?"
That person was Jing Ke's close neighbor. He was still in shock after being dragged in. When he saw that it was Jing Ke, he was extremely excited and said in a trembling voice,"You're back! You're finally back……Miss Li Ji, Miss Li Ji was kidnapped by a group of unknown people three days ago!”
"Who took her away?" Jing Ke shouted.”
The neighbor was so scared that he was sweating profusely. He stammered,"I…I don't know either…They all…all look fierce…"
Jing Ke's eyes turned red, shooting out a light that was as fierce as a wolf's. He let go of the man and rushed out of the door. A heart-wrenching cry rang out,"Lizzie-"
A tall man in green walked slowly on the small road with his head lowered. He could not see his face clearly, let alone his current expression.
As they passed through the fork, a convoy of cars sped over and almost crashed into him.
"Are you courting death? Don't you have eyes when you walk!" The coachman shouted sternly. The green-robed man continued to walk in silence, not even lifting his head.
" Ah! Save me! Please let me go!" Suddenly, a woman's cry came from the carriage, attracting the attention of the man in green. He finally raised his head. His eyes were like torches, and there was a hint of melancholy in them. However, it could not hide his natural fortitude and integrity. He was not angry at all.
"There's someone in the car, someone who doesn't belong to you!”The green-robed man coldly stared at the carriage and spoke in a deep voice.
"You want to meddle in other people's business? Are you qualified?" A person dressed as a guard jumped down from the carriage and waved his halberd as he shouted.
"I'm definitely in charge today!" The green-robed man revealed a mysterious smile. He jumped onto the carriage and reached out to lift the curtain of the carriage. Seeing the green-robed man being so impudent, the guard in the lead was both shocked and angry. He stabbed the halberd in his hand at the green-robed man. The green-robed man was calm. With a sharp sound, he unsheathed his long sword. He turned his hand and blocked the spear behind him.
"Damn it! Where did this damn guy come from? Go!" There were about ten people in that group, and they were all soldiers sent by King Qi to pursue Li Ji from Qi to Yan. Seeing that the great matter was about to be completed, an uninvited guest suddenly appeared halfway. For a moment, he was shocked and furious. He did not care about the prey in his hand. He raised his sword and shouted loudly, attacking the green-robed man. In just a few moves, the man in green got rid of the entanglement. He turned around and lifted the curtain. The person trapped in the car was Li Ji. Her face was covered in tears, and she looked frightened and pitiful. Han Shen was tempted."Miss…are you alright?"
"You are…Brother Han?" Liji was stunned for a moment before blurting out.
" You…" The green-robed man was puzzled.
"I'm Li Ji!" Liji's eyes lit up with hope. She was like a drowning person who suddenly grabbed a piece of driftwood.
"Li Ji!" It turned out that this green-robed man, the Big Brother Han that Li Ji spoke of, was Han Shen, who had fought alongside Gongsun Yu in the decisive battle at Pu Yang.
At this moment, a Qi Bing ambushed Han Shen from behind and stabbed his sword at his back." Be careful!”As Li Ji cried out, Han Shen turned around and saw a sword coming at him. He was furious and dodged it, kicking Qi Bing over. At this moment, the sound of a carriage shouting came from afar. Han Shen knew that the situation was not good. He said to Li Ji without thinking,""Follow me first, quick!" He shook off the rest of the Qi soldiers and ran forward with Li Ji…
Jing Ke did not rest day and night, chasing after them for three days without stopping, but he still could not find any traces left behind by the convoy that kidnapped Li Ji.
He had once dreamed of catching up with those bastards or finding a clue about Li Ji's whereabouts, but they had left almost no trace behind.
Li Ji seemed to have disappeared into thin air!
Of course, Jing Ke did not expect that the enemy he was facing was a Demon King and his countless demonic claws. A mortal, relying on his own strength, thought that escaping from the Demon King's sphere of influence was equivalent to escaping from the Demon King's clutches. However, the King of Qi did not think so. Even if he had left the borders of the Kingdom of Qi, the King of Qin's orders made it impossible for him to drag his life. The power of the Demon King should be boundless. He sent hundreds of experts to sneak into the Yan Country and investigate everywhere. Finally, he found Li Ji's whereabouts. To prevent any changes, King Qi had ordered that once Li Ji was captured, he would immediately send her to Qin.
After three consecutive days of chasing without rest, Jing Ke looked at the sunset in the horizon in front of him. His eyes were filled with confusion. He rolled off his horse and fell to the ground.
"Lizzie-"
The setting sun was as red as Li Ji's tears of blood. Jing Ke's face was covered in dust. He looked at the setting sun and cried bitterly. His tears rolled down into the dust.
Li Ji, who was thousands of miles away, seemed to have heard Jing Ke's call. Her delicate body trembled, and her pair of bright eyes suddenly flashed with tears.
There was the cottage she had personally decorated, the little white rabbit she fed every day, and of course, him, Jing Ke, the man who made her fall in love with him wholeheartedly and willing to give up everything for him.
Calculating the time, he should have returned long ago. If he came back and found out that she was missing, how heartbroken would he be?
Thinking of this, Li Ji felt as if her heart was broken.
"Are you alright?" Han Shen stopped and asked with concern when he saw Li Ji's pale face and gasping for breath.
Ever since they parted in Puyang, they thought that they would never meet again. This time, Han Shen had saved his long-lost friend by accident. This not only surprised Li Ji, but also surprised Han Shen. After a few years, he could no longer recognize Li Ji at a glance. It wasn't because he had forgotten her appearance, but because she had changed so much that she was so perfect that he couldn't look at her for a long time. Han Shen learned from Li Ji about her and Jing Ke's many years of hardships. The dangers along the way also made Han Shen understand the crisis of the current situation.
"I'm fine. Let's continue on our way." Li Ji suppressed her discomfort and said softly.
Han Shen hesitated for a moment. Although he saw Li Ji's haggard expression, he couldn't stop at this time. He could only continue to move forward, Li Ji following closely behind him. Unexpectedly, after a few steps, Han Shen heard footsteps coming from behind him. He quickly turned around and found Li Ji leaning over and vomiting. She looked like she was in pain.
"What's wrong?" Han Shen hurriedly supported Li Ji's swaying body. Cold sweat dripped down her forehead, and her face was as pale as snow.
" I…I'm fine…It's just that my chest feels a little stuffy…I can't breathe…" Liji frowned and tried to be brave. Han Shen couldn't help but feel tender love for her. He gently patted her back, hoping to make her feel better.
"Take a rest. Don't force yourself too much.”Han Shen helped Li Ji to sit down on a big rock under a tree.
He knew that Li Ji missed Jing Ke very much, so he comforted her softly,""I'll definitely send you home safely. Don't worry, okay?”
"Yes." Although Li Ji was grateful to Han Shen, she didn't say anything. Perhaps it was because he was not feeling well, or perhaps it was because he understood the difficulties of his return journey.
Suddenly, the sound of horses galloping came from afar, and a large group of people came.
It was deafening and shocking.
It was too late. He absolutely could not let her get hurt.
Han Shen quickly hid Li Ji behind a tree and stood upright in the middle of the road, facing the enemy head-on.
If he had to survive, how could he not have a way out?
Han Shen lured away the pursuers, and Li Ji escaped successfully. In the middle of the night, Han Shen, who was covered in blood, returned. Li Ji knew that she had escaped another disaster.
Jing Ke didn't know how he got home. He suddenly sat up. The room was empty. There was no one else except him.
Where's Li Ji? Liji, where are you? Jing Ke suddenly remembered that he was tracking Li Ji's figure. Why was he at home? What about Lizzie? Jing Ke immediately got out of bed and searched inside and outside the house. However, Li Ji's shadow seemed to be wandering in front of him. He could not touch her body no matter what.
"Without Li Ji, what is left in life? "What's left?" Jing Ke waved the bronze sword in his hand crazily, cutting the flowers and plants in the courtyard into pieces. Seeing Jing Ke's crazy behavior, the neighbors didn't know how to comfort him. They just watched with their mouths agape.
Jing Ke suddenly rushed out like an arrow, looking around. Right now, his heart was filled with Li Ji's shadow. The shadow of Li Ji crying and begging him for help," Senior Brother, save me!”The shrill cry echoed between heaven and earth, surging in Jing Ke's mind.
Jing Ke ran towards Li Ji. It was his Li Ji calling him. But, Li Ji, where are you? My Liji…
Jing Ke finally fell to the ground. He was exhausted. However, Li Ji was still calling out to him, teaching him how to stop this meaningless pursuit.
When Jing Ke fell to the ground and closed his eyes, he was still shouting in his heart: "Lizzie-"
"Li Ji, don't cry, okay?" Han Shen was at a loss, not knowing how to comfort this delicate girl in front of him. After all, he was a careless man.
" Big Brother Han, I'm not a crybaby. I just suddenly thought of Grandpa, Senior Brother, and you. We used to live together, but now…" Li Ji couldn't help but lower her head, tears falling like rain.
A moment later, Li Ji seemed to remember something. She wiped her tears and looked up at Han Shen with guilt."I'm really sorry. I was only concerned about my own sadness and forgot about the wounds on your body. Can I help you take a look?”Only then did Han Shen remember that he was covered in injuries.
Li Ji lowered her head and carefully checked the wound on Han Shen's arm. Looking at the coagulated blood on the wound, a cold and miserable feeling swept through her heart. She couldn't help but feel sad."I'm really sorry. It's Li Ji's fault.”As she spoke, her eyes glistened with tears.
"It's nothing. Don't cry. Brother Han is still waiting for you to bandage my wound.”Han Shen comforted her with a gentle smile.
Liji nodded and gently tore off a piece of her sleeve. She didn't notice that the tender white skin on her arm was exposed under the moonlight, right in front of Han Shen's eyes. Han Shen inadvertently glanced at it and immediately looked away. He told himself not to have any improper thoughts.
After days of being alone with Li Ji, and at such a critical moment of life and death, Han Shen's feelings for Li Ji had undergone subtle changes. He hid it well, and Li Ji didn't notice any unnecessary feelings. He didn't even dare to teach himself to understand, and he kept to his words and deeds as a big brother. He felt a strange warmth in his heart when he saw how Li Ji was carefully bandaging his wound. He had never experienced such concern before, especially from a lovely girl like Li Ji. At this moment, Han Shen couldn't help but wish that time would just stand still…
"Brother Han, does your wound still hurt?" Suddenly, Li Ji raised her head, and their eyes met. Han Shen felt as if someone had discovered his secret. He was embarrassed and quickly averted his eyes, pretending to be calm."It doesn't hurt at all. Thank you so much.”Li Ji was relieved and smiled. That smile seemed to have magic, warming Han Shen's heart, relaxing his tense emotions, and even making him let down his emotional defenses.
"It's okay, Li Ji. Don't worry. You'll be able to return to Jing Ke's side soon.”Han Shen couldn't help but caress Li Ji's thin shoulder and comfort her gently.
For General Gongsun, for Jing Ke, and for a reason that even he himself could not explain, Han Shen decided to protect Li Ji with his life. For the next few days, the Qi soldiers continued to chase, and their numbers increased instead of decreasing. Just now, he had fought with all his might to escape a calamity. Before he escaped, Han Shen seemed to have vaguely seen two familiar figures. They were the two people who had fought with Mister Gongsun in the Puyang Blood Battle. Could it be that his eyes had blurred for a moment?
At this moment, surrounded by enemies, the two people trapped in the forest could not move a single step. Fortunately, the terrain of this mountain forest was extremely complex and deep. The two of them did not stop walking and went deep into the densest part of the forest. It should be difficult to be discovered if they hid here...
It was late at night and the fog was thick.
When Han Shen and Li Ji fell asleep while leaning against a big tree, a thick smoke rushed into the forest…
"Not good!" Han Shen suddenly woke up and shook Li Ji who seemed to have fallen asleep."Li Ji, wake up!"
After running for a long time with Li Ji in his arms, Han Shen felt dizzy and his body was on the verge of collapsing. However, he couldn't fall down. There were people in front of him, and two black shadows were looming in front of him...
"This kid really has guts. His blood is almost drained, yet he still dares to fight so desperately!”
"Don't worry about him. It's more important to bring this woman back to Xianyang. The king has ordered that we must not delay!”With the last bit of consciousness left in Han Shen, he vaguely heard a black shadow speak, accompanied by the faint sound of blood flowing out of the wound on his back.
Lizzie…wake up…run…
Xianyang…After remembering these two words, Han Shen's vision turned dark and he finally collapsed.
Half a month later, in the State of Qin.
The majestic Xianyang Palace had a gloomy and dignified atmosphere in the side hall.
Behind the curtain, a man was looking down at Lizzie. His figure was not tall, but his power to dominate the world filled the entire hall.
Liji's thin body seemed so small in the magnificent hall. The surrounding air was cold to the bone. Liji lowered her head expressionlessly.
When she opened her eyes, she did not see any familiar figure.
All her hopes had been shattered. She had lost her heart and her feelings.
Qin Wang's eyes were as cold as blades as he stared at Li Ji. After a long time, he said,""I've been looking for you for a long time, Li Ji. Raise your head!"
Li Ji raised her head, her beautiful face as cold as ice. Her eyes met the gaze from the chair in the middle of the hall.
Their eyes met.
His gaze was so indifferent.
His gaze was so cold.
But it was also so breathtaking.
Both of them were shocked.
The King of Qin said,"Come to me and let me take good care of you!"”
This made all the attendants standing in the side hall change their expressions. The favor and trust that others had never received was actually obtained by this woman when she first met the King of Qin. Could she be the person sent by the heavens to conquer the arrogant heart of the King of Qin?
Upon hearing this, Li Ji gracefully stepped forward and stood upright in front of the King of Qin. Her gaze was like water, but it was not as gentle as water, but as cold as water. A pair of black and bright eyes stared at the king of Qin without any fear. This was the first time that such a gaze had ever appeared in front of the King of Qin. It was also the only time that the King of Qin could tolerate it and even secretly praise it.
At this moment, there seemed to be a smile hidden behind Qin Wang's eyes. The King of Qin sat up straight and shouted,"Men, take him away and verify his identity!"”
The four maids quickly stepped forward and stood beside Li Ji. Li Ji didn't change her expression. She turned around and walked out of the hall without any struggle. The warm sunlight outside the hall reflected her beautiful face and gently licked the tears that fell on her face. That was tears and blood!
The king of Qin looked at her back as she left, and he felt as if he had lost something. This was a very strange and difficult feeling.
This woman had unknowingly occupied a corner of Qin Wang's heart of stone.
The King of Qin had made up his mind to conquer her.
That was the nature of a king, and it was also the instinct of a man.
"What?" The king of Qin roared in rage. With a slap of his palm, the object on the table was shaken high up. The palace maid who came down the steps to report was already trembling slightly.
The King of Qin suddenly stood up and strode toward the bedchamber where Li Ji was placed. Even the wind from his robe as he walked made people smell anger.
The imperial physician and the others had already knelt down and waited for the arrival of the King of Qin. Qin Wang glanced at Li Ji on the bed and whispered to the imperial doctor,""Is this true?" Qin Wang's tone was so calm, but everyone could feel his suppressed anger, except for Li Ji. Her expression was calm and serene, as if a motherly glow was emanating from her.
The imperial physician did not dare to neglect him and replied with trepidation,""Your Majesty, I have verified that Li Ji is indeed two months pregnant.”Qin Wang looked at Li Ji again. There was a smile on her lips, which made Qin Wang feel embarrassed. "Abort the child!" This sentence was powerful and made Li Ji wake up. The King of Qin stared at Li Ji cruelly, as if Li Ji's panic at the moment made him very happy. Only he knew that Li Ji's pain was deeply rooted in his heart.
Li Ji couldn't believe what she just heard. She shook her head slowly, and her tears burst out. She murmured to herself,"" No, no…" But it was only for a moment before she woke up. She got out of bed and fell at the feet of the king of Qin."No, Your Majesty, I beg you! As long as you let this child go, even if you have to exchange it with Liji's life!”
Qin Wang bent down and gently wiped away the tears rolling down Li Ji's cheeks. He felt the warmth of the tears in his palm. In an instant, his heart seemed to melt in this temperature. However, his true heart was always hidden behind the King's Mask, making it impossible for others to pry into it.
"Exchange?" The king smiled. This method is not bad." His smile seemed evil and cruel to Lizzie. The King of Qin lowered his voice and said," Then, how about exchanging your body and your heart?”
Li Ji looked at Qin Wang through the mist of tears. A great fear came over her. She knew that she was destined to be entangled with the man in front of her for the rest of her life and could not escape. She bit her lower lip and nodded heavily. A string of tears fell.
The King of Qin seemed to be impatient and said,"Don't let me see your tears again!"”Then, he turned around to leave. At the door, Qin Wang suddenly stopped and asked everyone,""What do you think is a good surname for this child?”The imperial physician and the attendants all said,"Naturally, we will follow the king's surname!"”"I don't think I need to tell you what will happen to anyone who leaks the slightest bit of information," the King of Qin said.”All the servants agreed. The King of Qin flicked his sleeves and left.
For a long period of silence, Jing Ke seemed to be in a deep sleep.
On this day, after he regained consciousness, he found himself lying on a huge rock. The icy cold rock only transmitted coldness to him, coldness that reached the bottom of his heart.
He finally woke up. Lizzie had left him and disappeared from his life forever.
What should he do in the future? He did not know. Right now, his heart was in a mess.
Finally, he stood up shakily with the hilt of his sword. Dragging his tired legs, he stumbled down the mountain. For the past few days, he had been running crazily and had unknowingly climbed to the peak of this mountain. Unfortunately, he had long forgotten the meaning of the peak and only lingered in his own depression.
A few days later, Jing Ke went up the mountain with his sword. He climbed up the mountain and stood on the rock, looking into the distance. He only hoped that Li Ji would suddenly appear in front of him. He took a few steps toward the edge of the cliff and looked at the winding path at the foot of the mountain. There were pedestrians walking like ants crawling…He suddenly remembered how lonely and boring it was to live in this world!
The woman he loved had already left him. What was the point of him living?
The love of the human world obstructed his progress. It was as if he was no longer himself and was about to lose his soul.
"Brother Jing, what are you doing here?" A loud and clear voice suddenly sounded in his ear.
Jing Ke turned around and saw Tian Guang standing in the wind. He said generously,
"When a man loses the woman he loves, of course it is a great pain in life. But as long as this woman is still alive, you have the responsibility to live well. No matter where he went, he had to do his best to find her.”
Jing Ke was stunned. Tian Guang continued," A martial artist can turn love and hate into sword souls. What do you think, Brother Jing?"”
Jing Ke's expression darkened as he pondered. Tian Guang looked at him for a while, patted his shoulder, and went down the mountain.
Jing Ke suddenly raised his head and raised the bronze sword in his hand. His eyes shone on the blade, reflecting a dazzling light. From the sharpness of the sword, he instantly saw hope.
Yes, he wanted to use the sword in his hand to avenge his master, to kill the evil thief who stole Li Ji, and then return to his arms with Li Ji. This was the meaning of his life!
From this day on, Jing Ke would go up the mountain every day and practice his sword on this big rock. The morning breeze cleared his mind. The sunlight made his confidence even higher. He looked down from above, allowing him to see further and more thoroughly.
Just like that, Jing Ke pondered as he practiced his swordsmanship. For the past half a month, he had persisted. He firmly believed that he would succeed.
On this day, he practiced for a long time and felt a little tired. He sat on the big rock to rest. Suddenly, there was a movement in the weeds beside him. Jing Ke looked over and suddenly saw a strange beast whose name was unknown. It was covered in scales and emitted a dazzling light. It was curled up in the grass with a body the size of a rabbit. Jing Ke was shocked. He felt that this strange beast was too beautiful, but he did not know how lethal it was. He held the long sword in his hand tightly, but he did not act rashly. He focused his gaze for a while, but the strange beast didn't move.
At this moment, two middle-aged men who looked like hunters suddenly walked over. They said,"I heard that it has appeared several times in this area, but no one has made a move yet. This is a rare treasure that is very valuable!”Hearing this, Jing Ke picked up his sword and left the rock, wanting to continue practicing.
"Ah, it's right here!" One of the burly men cried out in surprise. Jing Ke turned around curiously. It turned out that the strange beast they saw in the grass was the treasure they were talking about. Just as he thought of this, he saw two people holding hunting knives and burlap sacks approaching the grass. Jing Ke saw that the strange beast was still not alert and curled up without moving. He was afraid that it was not good, so he couldn't help but feel pity.
There was a scream of "Ah--". Jing Ke blinked his eyes and didn't have time to see what was going on. He saw one of the burly men lying on the ground. Just as he was about to go over to investigate, he suddenly saw a light shadow darting towards the burly man with the hunting knife."Ah--" Another tragic cry was heard. Jing Ke rushed forward, only to see the strange beast suddenly bounce away from the burly man's throat and scuttle into the cave behind the rock.
Jing Ke focused his attention and looked carefully. He found that the faces of the two people on the ground had turned purple and blood was flowing out of their seven orifices. Clearly, they had been poisoned and died. It was too shocking. The unbelievable lethality of that strange beast shocked Jing Ke for a moment. He was only a few feet away from the exotic beast just now, so his death was only an instant!
It was as if he had experienced a moment of life and death. After calming down, Jing Ke suddenly remembered a saying--If a tiger could only roar but not hurt people, then it was best not to roar easily. When it met an enemy, it was best not to act rashly, because at least it still looked like a tiger. A calm tiger was enough to intimidate people. A tiger that could really hurt people did not need to roar or rush to strike first, even if it did not look like a tiger at all. It only needed to preserve its strength and wait for the prey that " saw it as prey " to attack it, and it could easily catch the prey.
The two burly men were like tigers that knew how to roar. And that exotic beast was like a truly lethal tiger.
Jing Ke thought that the strange beast was already on guard against the two burly men's attacks. That motionless figure was somewhat similar to Ge Nia's posture when he was fighting with him. That's right! The lightning bolt that pounced on the burly man was like Ge Nia's sharp gaze! At the thought of this, Jing Ke suddenly had a thought, and a note from Lu Goujian's sword manual jumped out in his mind: "The inner spirit is solid, and the outer appearance is calm. See her like a good wife, take her like a tiger.”
Jing Ke's entire body trembled as if he had understood something. The large paragraph of words quickly flowed through his mind: "The Dao of the Sword is small and easy, but its meaning is deep and profound. There are doors and doors in Tao, but there are also yin and yang. Open the door and close the door, yin decline and yang rise. In general, the way to fight with hands is to enrich the spirit inside and show the etiquette outside. See her like a good wife, take her like a tiger. Dispose of the body to observe the qi, and go with the spirit. It's as dark as the sun, like a flying rabbit, chasing after the shape and shadow, as if it's light, breathing back and forth, unable to catch up with the law, crisscrossing and reversing, but unable to hear it…"
Jing Ke's mind seemed to have a flash of lightning as he thought,""Yes!" When facing an enemy, she would look like a quiet and gentle woman. In fact, with stillness, every small move of the enemy would be under your control. " Then, when attacking…" Although the strange beast that had been silent and unmoving had aroused Jing Ke's curiosity, he knew not to act rashly, which was why he had avoided fatal danger.
That swift attack was truly unstoppable!
It was precisely because he did not move that even the truly lethal tiger flinched!
Jing Ke was suddenly enlightened, his heart was filled with joy,""Haha,'Snatch like a tiger' and 'Snatch like a tiger!'”In fact, his mind was clear, and the sentences that he had already memorized were like sparks rushing through his mind."The Dao is strong, but it may not be full. The abyss is the root of all things…empty and unyielding, moving and more out…The reason why heaven and earth can grow and last for a long time is that they do not grow by themselves, so they can live forever…The door of Xuan Pin is the root of heaven and earth. If it exists, it will not be used diligently... Carrying the soul of the camp, can it not be called away? " I can be as gentle as a baby…" Jing Ke was so happy that he waved his hands and laughed loudly. His laughter echoed in the valley.
Before he could finish laughing, Jing Ke had already jumped down from the huge rock, holding the bronze sword and dancing with his excitement. For a moment, all the sword moves he had learned before surged into his mind. They swirled, collided, shattered, fused, and flowed out from the bottom of the sword, turning into eighteen unprecedented sword moves.
All of a sudden, Jing Ke flew up and leaped thirty feet away. He pointed the bronze sword in his hand at the sky. While he was in midair, Jing Ke's body flashed and moved. Suddenly, the sword light sparkled and changed. Suddenly, he held his sword with both hands and struck down with lightning. With a loud boom, a rock half the height of a man split open, and gravel scattered all over the ground.
When he put away his sword and landed on the ground, Jing Ke looked at the broken stones on the ground and roared towards the sky, venting the frustration in his chest. The whistling echoed in the empty mountains, arousing his hesitation.
Jing Ke let out a long breath and pointed his sword at the sky. He said proudly,""A name can be called a name, but not a name. This sword technique was known as the 'Eighteen Shocking Swords'!”
In the blink of an eye, spring passed and autumn came.
Qin Country, Xianyang Palace.
"Senior Brother, Li Ji is doing well. How about you?”Alone, Li Ji stood by the window. The moonlight was like water, reflecting her beautiful face. She frowned slightly, as if there was endless sadness in her heart."Senior Brother, for the sake of our child, I have already given myself to our enemy. Can you understand me?”
That night was so similar to this moment. That night, there was also a beautiful moonlight like tonight…
Liji Muxiang came out of the bath and leaned against the window alone. The moon's shadow danced, gently enveloping her figure. Through the silk and white gauze, one could vaguely see the exquisite curves of her body.
Li Ji looked at the full moon in the sky, and her heart was slightly moved by Jing Ke. "Mingyue, Mingyue, you spread your light all over the world. Do you know where Senior Brother is now? Please bring me the longing for my lover!”Thinking of this, Li Ji sighed softly.
When the King of Qin entered the palace, this was what appeared before his eyes. His heart couldn't help but become restless like the spring breeze, not only because of the seductive body under the veil of Li Ji, but also because of that sigh.
His heart was actually so soft at this moment. The king of Qin had never felt so helpless before. He sighed softly and gently pulled Li Ji into his arms.
Li Ji felt the gentle care and broad chest of the king of Qin. She felt safe in the arms of this man, the man who had just given her pain! Li Ji's tensed nerves relaxed. The accumulated tears finally fell, soaking the king's chest and flowing into his heart.
The king of Qin couldn't help but hold her even tighter, wanting to stop her intermittent sobs. Before long, Li Ji was already silent. The king of Qin lowered his head and gazed at her lovingly. She fell asleep in his arms...
"Aiji, what are you thinking about?" The King of Qin's deep voice suddenly broke into Li Ji's chaotic thoughts. Li Ji was still speechless. His thoughts became more and more chaotic.
Facing the King of Qin, Li Ji still did not smile. However, her heart had gradually calmed down.
Occasionally, she would miss her grandfather and Jing Ke, but she no longer shed tears easily.
She knew that Grandpa didn't like to see her cry. She was a descendant of Gongsun.
The descendant of Gongsun? Lizzie became more and more silent. The calmer she was, the clearer she could hear the struggle in her heart. Grandpa hoped that he could live his life in peace, not be burdened by national hatred and family hatred, and not live for revenge.
The king of Qin saw her silence and even the reason for her silence.
Unexpectedly, Qin Wang did not give her too much pressure because of this. It seemed that he was also very used to getting along with her quietly.
Qin Wang knew that she had gradually conquered this quiet woman. This was a test given to him by a king.
" Wah…Wah…" The baby on the bed woke up from his deep sleep and cried loudly. Li Ji was about to step forward, but the king of Qin was already one step ahead and picked up the baby. The baby looked even more delicate and cute in his broad arms, like a flower bud with dew in the morning. He seemed to be curious about the face of the king of Qin and stopped crying. His black and bright eyes widened as he stared at the king of Qin. Then, he opened his small mouth that only had a few baby teeth and smiled silently.
The king of Qin caressed the baby's pale face and smiled unconsciously. Perhaps the King of Qin could only reveal his true feelings in front of an innocent baby who did not know how to read people's minds. Li Ji couldn't help but be moved. Was this man's heart cold or warm? He had never truly understood it, and wasn't this too unfair to him?
Qin Wang handed the baby to Li Ji gently and carefully. Liji's heart skipped a beat as she thought,"This scene is just like the daily life of an ordinary couple. How heartwarming would it be in the eyes of others?"
"Even if it's for the sake of the child, try to make yourself smile more!”The King of Qin said no more and turned to leave.
Try to smile more? Was this an order from a king or a man's heartache for her?
Li Ji was really confused as she looked at Qin Wang's back.
Perhaps the king of Qin was the same as him-both were lonely and afraid of loneliness…
However, Qin Wang's loneliness could not be easily revealed. He didn't even know that he was alone. From this point of view, Li Ji knew that apart from the natural hatred, Qin Wang did have a reason to make her heart ache…
Vaguely, Han Shen could still feel the stinging pain from the scab wound on his back. That pain was so delicate and deep. He couldn't see the scar, so he tried to reach out and touch it gently. He wanted to use this specific touch to remind himself not to forget the fact that he existed.
He had to continue existing, without asking for any reason, even if he could only wait quietly by the side.
He wanted to know that he was always there. And what was the meaning of his existence? His heart did not tell him.
He had promised her that he would send her home safely.
Xianyang Palace was the place where she existed, and it was the direction he would always guard.
He was only one step away from Li Ji.
After spending a lot of time and effort, he finally found out where Li Ji was in this huge palace.
Just as he was about to step into the bedroom, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Han Shen and stepped into the bedroom before him. Was he the King of Qin? Han Shen thought.
Quietly, he hid in a corner outside the bedroom, waiting from night to day.
"Who is it?" Li Ji, who had just gotten up and was about to wash up, heard the commotion outside the door. She turned around and saw Han Shen, who was disguised as a guard.
" Someone come…" Li Ji couldn't help but exclaim. Han Shen panicked and quickly covered her mouth, whispering,""It's me, Lizzie. Don't make a sound!"
Li Ji felt that this voice was very familiar. She couldn't help but raise her head and look at Han Shen carefully. "Big Brother Han!" She recognized Han Shen and immediately said in surprise,""Why are you here?"
" I... have been guarding Xianyang and have never left..." Han Shen could not look straight into Li Ji's eyes, so he turned his face away with a lonely expression.
" Brother Han…" Li Ji seemed to have noticed his strange behavior.
"Li Ji, how are you doing?" Han Shen asked with concern. How did the King of Qin treat you?"
"I'm…fine. Everything's fine.”Li Ji lightly smiled and softly said. Han Shen could faintly feel that the gaze beneath this smile was slightly different from before, but he could not tell what the difference was. Of course, he had no idea what kind of emotions were hidden behind her smile.
"The Qin Palace is heavily guarded. Why did Big Brother Han take the risk to barge into the palace?”Li Ji suddenly remembered that Han Shen was in danger and couldn't help but worry.
Han Shen turned his head and suddenly saw the baby sleeping soundly on the bed. His heart trembled and he could not help but ask,"Li Ji, what's going on? Could it be…"
Li Ji suddenly looked troubled and said vaguely,""Big Brother Han, he…he is Tianming, my child.”
"Child, hmph! Is he the vile spawn of the King of Qin?" Han Shen suppressed his heartache and said coldly.
"I…Brother Han, don't ask.”Li Ji's face darkened.
Han Shen was so excited that he grabbed Li Ji's wrist and said,""Why can't I ask? Tell me, is this true?"
"Ah!" Li Ji exclaimed. Only then did Han Shen realize that he had crossed the line and hurriedly let go.
"Li Ji! Have you changed your mind so quickly?" Han Shen could not imagine the truth.
"No, that's not it. I did it for him and…for the child. Please believe me." Li Ji tried to make Han Shen understand the truth.
"For his own good? A child? Li Ji, be clear!" Han Shen was greatly puzzled.
"Brother Han, Li Ji, please don't ask. This child should belong here. This is good for everyone.”Liji said helplessly with a sorrowful expression.
Han Shen coldly glanced at the baby and said,""If this child really belongs here, we can't let him live!”As he spoke, he unsheathed his sword.
" Brother Han, you've misunderstood…" Li Ji stood in front of Han Shen.
"If you don't explain it clearly, I won't leave!”Han Shen couldn't help but say excitedly.
" This child... is... is Jing Ke's..." Li Ji sat by the bed and stroked the child's head.
" Ah…" Han Shen was stunned for a moment and was speechless. Han Shen couldn't see the expression on Li Ji's face when she said that, but he could imagine how shocked he was.
After a long while, he regained his composure and asked suspiciously,""Is that true?"
"Yes, he is indeed Jing Ke's child.”Li Ji frowned and said in pain, but there was a kind of unquestionable determination in her helplessness.
Han Shen pondered for a moment and said," Then you and your son should leave the Qin Palace with me. One day, you will definitely meet Jing Ke."”
Li Ji shook her head gently." Brother Han, you should go by yourself. Where can we go after we leave the palace?" Was he going to live a life of being homeless and on tenterhooks? Only by staying in the palace would Tianming have a stable and peaceful life. Brother Han, I beg you."
Han Shen sighed. He knew that the kind of life that Li Ji wanted was not only Jing Ke's, but also his. "Fine, I won't force you," he said to Liji. Take care of yourself and the child. I'll come and see you again.”With that, he leaped out of the window and disappeared into the distance…
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