Outside Xianyang City.
The path in the forest had long been covered with a thick layer of dead leaves. Looking up at the slightly dim sky, one could no longer find the figure of the flying birds. If the autumn rain in Yan Country was poignant and beautiful, then the autumn rain in Qin Country was somber. The chill that penetrated through one's heart was hard to resist.
Holding an oil-paper umbrella and holding their fingers together, they strolled in the mountains while enjoying the rain. It was naturally a warm and interesting scene. The handsome and unrestrained noble son and the valiant and beautiful woman were envied by countless people.
The man's eyes were filled with love and pity, while the woman's brows were filled with tenderness and sweetness. They looked at each other and leaned against each other. They were really a rare couple in this chaotic world.
It was already close to noon, but the rain had not stopped, and smoke had already risen not far away.
Xianyang was a prosperous place, so there was no lack of hustle and bustle. However, as long as you carefully searched, you could also find a comfortable tranquility and serenity.
Perhaps these villages had existed for a longer time than Xianyang City. They were built on the mountains and lived by the water. The simple mountain people did not expect much but just wanted to live a peaceful life. They might not know the so-called general trend, but they had an instinctive reverence for nature.
Not far away, the crisp laughter of children gradually came from the distance. Unknowingly, they had already entered this quiet village.
The simple thatched cottage, the broken stone tablets, and the withered old trees were all the witnesses and witnesses of this place. Perhaps in their memories, they had seen the golden chariots and iron horses of the Qin army and the defeat of the six dynasties, but the most profound thing was the happy smiles of the villagers.
When they walked in, they couldn't help but be infected by this simplicity and simplicity. However, at this moment, they were like cranes in a flock of chickens. They could experience it, they could feel it, but they could never integrate into it.
Their clothes were gorgeous and their steps were elegant. How could such a golden boy and jade girl not attract attention?
The children who were playing at the entrance of the village had already stopped. They looked at them with fear in their eyes, as if they had expected it. They did not feel embarrassed and just walked over to the children with a faint smile. They slowly squatted down and held an umbrella. The woman smiled and asked," Little girl, do you have a family called He Kui here?”
The little girl timidly looked at the woman and didn't say anything. She just put her finger to her mouth and gently sucked. The woman smiled helplessly and turned around to forget about her lover. It was obvious that the woman was still unfamiliar with how to deal with children.
At this moment, another boy ran over and said," Pretty Sister, are you looking for Grandpa Kui?”
"Little brother, is the Grandpa Kui you're talking about a white haired man with a missing thumb on his left hand?”
"Yes, big brother. How did you know?”
"We need to ask Grandpa Kui for help. If you bring Big Brother and Pretty Sister to Grandpa Kui's house, the dried fruits here will be yours.”It was the man who ended the conversation. His left hand took out a bag of dried fruits from his pocket.
"Good! Big Brother, Pretty Sister, I'll take you there."”Obviously, no matter which era it was, children were not immune to delicious food.
It was noon, and most of the men in the village had already gone to the army. The farm work was naturally done by the wives at home, so only the elderly and children stayed at home. The little boy led the way, but the man noticed that the beautiful woman's eyes were always fixed on the baby in her arms.
"What's wrong, Yu 'Er? You can't bear to part with the child after spending so much time together?"
"Zi Hong! Was he really going to leave him here? Wasn't it good to have him by her side? With you and me taking care of him and protecting him, it's the safest!”
"Yu 'Er, there's nothing wrong with this place. It's just as peaceful and peaceful. Moreover, He Kui is also an old friend of Missus's. He will definitely take good care of the little guy. Don't worry!”He put his arm around her shoulders and carefully wiped away the worries in her heart.
"Zihong, you know that there is no place safer than home in this world. Besides, you also said that this child is the only blood of Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law. Why must you leave him in this desolate wilderness?”She caressed the child's hair carefully, her eyes full of love. Although a month was not long, it was enough for Hong Yu to fall in love with this child.
"Hongyu, don't forget that the edge of a sword is sharpened, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold! If we keep him by our side, we can ensure that the child will be safe and happy for the rest of his life. But are you really willing to see the child live a mediocre life like this? I think even if you are willing, Eldest Brother will not be willing!”
It was true that Jing Ke would not want his child to be a mediocre person. His child's bloodline should be the same as his. He should be able to travel the world with his sword, indulge in the mountains and rivers, be accompanied by his confidantes, and rely on his beauties.
"Yes, Hongyu knows about this, but if anything happens to the little guy here, how are we going to explain it to Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law?”His tone was sincere and even had a hint of pleading.
"Hongyu, I know you'll ask this, but I believe you'll be relieved when you see this man called He Kui later.”
Hong Yu sighed and did not say anything else. She just hugged the baby tightly, and her eyes were filled with reluctance.
The little boy stopped in front of a simple and crude thatched cottage. He pushed the door open and entered. He used his intelligent child's voice to shout," Grandpa Kui, a big brother and a beautiful sister are looking for you.”
After a while, an old man with grey hair and a beard walked out of the house. He looked at the little boy, then at Yan Hong and the other two." Goudan, thank you! Grandpa's legs are inconvenient, so he needs your help every time!”
"No need. If it weren't for saving my brother two years ago, your leg wouldn't have been injured by the wolf like this!”
"Alright then, Goudan, you can go back first. Since these two brothers and sisters are looking for me, they must have something to say.”
"Alright, Grandpa Kui, I'll be leaving first. Don't forget to come to my house for dinner tonight.”
"Alright, go play!"
The little boy happily took the dried fruits to share with his friends, but the old man quietly watched Yan Hong and Yan Li as if he was waiting for them to speak.
The old man's face was calm, but Hong Yu's heart was already filled with shock. An expert at the final stage of the Minute Subtlety realm was just one step away from entering the Edgeless realm. No wonder Yan Hong was so assured.
"Speak, young man. Why have you come to find me today?”
"Junior apologizes for the sudden visit today, but junior wants to ask if senior recognizes the jade pendant on this baby's neck?”
The old man was also stunned when he heard this. It was obvious that he did not notice the child in Hong Yu's arms at first. Now that he carefully observed the half jade pendant on the baby's neck, he was shocked. This jade pendant had evoked the most unforgettable memory in the old man's heart.
"Who is this child? How did you get this jade pendant?”Hong Yu even noticed that the old man's hands were trembling slightly.
"Since Senior said that, you must recognize this jade pendant. As Senior He expected, this child is Li Ji's child! His name is Jing Tianming."
"Really? Was it really Li Ji and Jing Ke's blood? And not the Ying Clan?"
"Senior, since you recognize that this jade pendant is General Gongsun Yu's heirloom, you should know that Li Ji would never leave the jade pendant with the Ying Clan!”
"Yes, yes, this old man is muddle-headed. I haven't asked the two benefactors for your names?”His tone had gradually calmed down, and his emotions had gradually calmed down. It was only now that the old man noticed that he seemed to have forgotten something.
"Senior doesn't need to be anxious. Junior was entrusted by someone to do a good job. Now that the matter has been settled, Junior won't stay any longer. However, Senior, please be careful. The next time someone comes with this token, it means that they can take the child away.”With that, he handed the token of the Zongheng Family to the old man.
"Good! Since benefactor is unwilling to say, this old man will not force you. Please accept this old man's bow to thank the two of you for leaving behind a trace of bloodline for the Jing and Gongsun families.”
"Senior, you are too serious. However, this junior still has something to ask Senior.”
"Senior, did you not take in a disciple called Jiang Yu in the early years?”
"Hmm? Oh, there is indeed such a thing as this. In the early years, when I was hunting in the mountains, I met a young woodcutter who was bitten by a snake. I saved him. Later, he recovered. Seeing that he was born with great strength, I took him in as an in-name disciple on a whim. That young man is called Jiang Yu. Three days ago, he even hunted a deer and sent it to me.”
"Where is Jiang Yu now? Senior, please tell me."
"Jiang Yu's village is about five kilometers northwest. There's an ancient well at the entrance of the village. Jiang Yu is considered both civil and martial now, and he's quite famous in the village!”Speaking of his disciple, the old man was obviously very happy. His joy was overflowing with words.
"Thank you very much, Senior.”
"Benefactor, take care-"
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Outside the village, the sky was still raining. Leaning on Yan Hong's shoulder, Hong Yu felt a solid support. The corners of her mouth curled up into a perfect arc.
"Langjun, I've always wanted to ask, why didn't Sister Zhiyun come with you?”
"Yu 'er, you and Zhiyun are sisters. Now that the net has spread all over the world, if we are caught by the net, wouldn't Zhiyun's life be in danger?”
"So you let Sister Zhiyun stay in Qilu and take over the power of the Little Saint Manor to protect Sister Yun?”
"That's right!"
The rain gradually became heavier. Yan Hong carefully held Hong Yu in his arms to protect her from the cold.
"Who was that old man just now? How could he have such profound martial arts cultivation?”
"That senior has served the Gongsun family for nine generations. He and General Gongsun Yu were even close friends in adversity. He watched Big Brother and Sister-in-law grow up!”
"I see. I didn't expect the Gongsun family to have such a loyal family.”
"It's because of this that Madam can rest assured!”
Everything returned to peace. The pair of lovers walked quietly in the rain, carefully experiencing the cold autumn rain and the cold wind.
As winter approached, their feelings for each other grew stronger. Yan Hong and Hong Yu's love for each other, Jing Ke and Li Ji's separation from each other, all these were the fickleness of the world that made one wonder!
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Leaning on the tower to listen to the wind and rain, looking at the Jianghu road lightly.
I only see tears, I don't know who I hate!
There is no trace of snow, nor is there any trace of emotion. Snow is invisible, and emotion is also invisible.
Winter came, snow was alluring, love was alluring. After winter, snow turned into water, love turned into tears!
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