Rong Ruo and Xie 'er played for a day before they returned to their senses. When the Ming Mansion's lanterns were lit, they dispersed.
"Young Master. Master has invited you." Ting Ming knocked on the door.
"Oh? How did Old Master know that I was back?" Rong Ruo changed into her coat and quickly went to open the door. She saw Ting Ming waiting there.
"I don't know. Young Master, you should hurry up. Old Master doesn't look right.”Ting Ming saw that Rong Ruo did not have any intention of going immediately and quickly added.
"Okay, I'll go now. You can go and do your work.”Rong Ruo's heart sank. He knew that the matter of him and Xie 'er fooling around outside must have been found out by Ma. He thought that it must be another lesson. It was fine if he scolded himself, but he was afraid that his cousin would also be implicated. He had already promised his father that he would not be too close to his cousin, but he could not control his feelings.
Rong Ruo's heart was filled with emotions. Imagine the person you love being so close to you, but every step is difficult…For three years, I have been waiting for you. I have never cared about the fleeting years and the distant journey. I have never had any thoughts about any woman. That day, I finally heard that Ma Ma was going to bring you over to live. I was so happy that I did not sleep for three days, but I was also worried. I've thought about a lot. I don't know if you met someone else in Jiangnan. I don't know if you still take your childhood promise seriously. I don't know if you're willing to leave your hometown and be with me…
But the moment you really appeared in front of me, I almost broke down. You fell heavily and were unconscious for two days and two nights. The doctor didn't confirm whether you would wake up or if you would recover after waking up. My heart was shattered along with you. " I don't know how I spent those two days and nights. I only know that I didn't leave your bedside for even a moment. I was afraid that you would wake up and see an unfamiliar environment and be afraid. I was afraid that the first person you would see when you woke up wouldn't be me. What I was even more afraid of…Sigh, it really happened…You woke up, but you didn't remember. You didn't remember anything. You forgot everything so cleanly. I was at a loss. I actually didn't know how to face you. I admit that at that moment, I retreated. I really can't bear the feelings of my childhood disappearing with the wind at this moment. I can't pick them up, and I can't forget them…
However, that kind of retreat only lasted for a moment.
But I really don't want to lose you again. I want you to keep it. I'll help you remember it bit by bit. Your personality has completely changed. Your gentle and virtuous personality has become so lively and innocent. But I think this is the way you return to your true self. No matter what you become, in my heart, you are still the cousin from three years ago. I accept you, dote on you, and care about you. It has nothing to do with looks, identity, status, or the rules and etiquette of a lady from a noble family.
What I care about is whether you're happy every day. That's all. Even if you entered the palace, even if you didn't marry me in the end, even if you changed your heart, even if heaven and earth were united, you would still be the tree in my heart that would never wither, the pure and flawless pear cluster.
As Rong Ruo thought about it, she had already reached the main hall of the Ming Mansion.
He saw Xie 'er kneeling in front of Ma' er and Mother. Her weak body was moving up and down as if she was sobbing. What happened? What happened to her cousin? Rong Ruo did not wait to think and quickly knelt beside Xie 'er.
" Rong Ruo..." Mother's eyes were wet, obviously she had cried just now.
"Rong Ruo, do you know your mistake?" Ming Zhu's dignified voice had already forced Madam Jue Luo's words back into her mouth.
"Mother, what did Rong Ruo do wrong?”Rong Ruo straightened her body and said bluntly with a stern expression.
"Unfilial son! Have you forgotten about your promise to Ama?”Ming Zhu was provoked by Rong Ruo's expression and obviously became angry.
"Ama, Rong Ruocong doesn't know that what is wrong with love? What is wrong with what is loved? What's wrong with a firm heart?" Rong Ruo's face suddenly showed a look of unflinching death.
"You…You! You!" Ming Zhu was so angry that she could not speak. She only pointed at him with her finger, trembling slightly in anger.
"Rong Ruo! What did you promise your Amma? Now, he was so rebellious. It was obvious that all these years of reading had been in vain. A gentleman was trustworthy, and a filial son was virtuous. Look at what you're saying now!”Lady Jue Luo saw this and was also angry.
"Mother, Rong Ruo is right. There are 3,000 weak waters, but only a ladle can be taken, as if there is no mistake. The reed is as tough as silk, and the rock is as solid as a rock. Hope to get a person's heart, white head do not leave each other, as if there is no mistake!”Rong Ruo closed her eyes and two streams of tears flowed down.
" Cousin..." Xie 'er's heart was broken when she heard Rong Ruo's solemn vow.
One of them knelt down and cried silently, while the other cried weakly. Madam Jue Luo could not control herself. Her tears had already soaked her handkerchief. She wiped her tears and sobbed.
Seeing that Madam doted on them so much, Ming Zhu became even angrier. He slammed the table and said,"Alright! I, Ming Zhu, am not an unreasonable person. Since all of you are here, I might as well make things clear. Early spring next year would be the day Xie 'er would enter the palace to select her talents. It was only half a year away from now. The most important thing was to get Furen to teach her the rules and etiquette of entering the palace. Rong Ruo, you have to prepare for the provincial examination in two years. Many children study hard behind closed doors. Only you don't think about improving yourself. You hang out with your cousin who is about to enter the palace every day. What a disgrace! Now, you're even lecturing me righteously, and you're still saying that you're not wrong! You really want to anger me to death!"
" Ma…The Emperor is the Son of Heaven. There are many women in the world that he can have, but why can't he let Xie 'er go…Ma, Rong Ruo, I beg you. Tell the Emperor to let me go…" Rong Ruo knelt on the ground, her voice hoarse. Rong Ruo knew that Ma Ma was telling the truth, but she still made a final struggle.
"Which official would have the guts to fight with the emperor for the woman he wants! Even if I, Ming Zhu, have a thousand heads, I would never dare. Not to mention you, Nalan Xingde!" Ming Zhu glanced over and said disdainfully.
"Rong Ruo, there's still hope. If Xie 'er enters the palace, she might not be chosen by the Emperor. Think about it, there are many women in the Eight Banners who are more beautiful than your cousin. Wanzhen alone has a much greater chance than Xie' er. Don't think of the worst. You should think about how Xie 'er was not chosen and could be released when she was 25 years old. She could marry freely. When the time comes, if you can wait, she will still be yours. Your Ma and I have already discussed this. The position of the Fujin will always be reserved for Xie 'er. " If you can't wait, feel free to marry the Fujin. I think Xie 'er can understand…" Madam Jueluo could not bear to see this and quickly comforted her.
"Mother, is what you said true? You're not lying to me?" Rong Ruo's disappointed eyes lit up again as he looked at his mother's answer eagerly.
"Rong Ruo, your mother did not lie to you.”Ming Zhu understood Madam Jue Luo's delaying tactic and quickly picked up the previous words, changing her gentle expression slightly.
"Cousin, did you hear that? " Ama and Mother did not lie to us. It's only eleven years, just eleven years. I can wait. I won't marry anyone. I'm just waiting for you. Cousin…" Rong Ruo held Xie 'er's arm tightly with both hands in joy. She was so excited that her entire body was trembling.
"Yes, yes…I heard everything, cousin.”Xie 'er was also gratified. She looked at Rong Ruo's affectionate eyes with tears in her eyes.
" Cousin..." Rong Ruo did not hear the answer he wanted, and he became anxious again. He held Xie 'er tightly and asked softly," Then... are you willing... to wait for me in the palace?"”
" Mm..." Xie 'er was moved by Rong Ruo's infatuation. She was already choked up and could not speak. She only nodded with tears in her eyes.
" Cousin..." Rong Ruo wanted to hold her tightly in his arms at this moment, but he didn't want to make Ma 'er and Mother angry again. He was afraid that they would change their previous minds. The two could only silently hold their hands and look at each other. They had talked too much, and tears fell.
However, even if he didn't say anything, with just a glance, everything would be clear.
When Ming Zhu saw this, she sighed deeply and gestured for Madam to return to her room together.
Rong Ruo was grateful to Ama and his mother thousands of times. He regretted being so rude to Ama just now. At this time, he deeply understood that Ama and his mother loved him so much, but he had hurt their hearts again and again. They also believed in Xie 'er. The ones who understood her the most were her parents.
Xie 'er, how could I have gotten this promise from you? How many 11 years can a woman wait? You actually agreed without thinking. It turns out that your love for me isn't shallow at all.
You have such a heart, I will not let you down, I miss you.
Rong Ruo hugged Xie 'er tightly, afraid that they would miss each other for a moment. The two of them knelt in the hall, hugging each other as they cried and laughed. The servant maids and servants waiting outside also had red eyes for them.
Outside the Great Wall, yellow sand filled the sky. Ao Lang sat alone on the wall of the abandoned wall, playing the flute. The flute was deep and melodious. The thousands of miles outside the Great Wall were singing a sad tune, playing the song " Wild Goose Falling on the Sand " vividly. His exquisite side profile reflected the setting sun, looking pure and weathered.
After playing the song, Ao Lang looked into the distance and chanted,"
The shadow of the flower looks at its delicate face and darkens the wall/
In the pipa, a thin moon provokes the window/
Liusu kisses the incense, I treasure it all/
And I'll sell my longing to blend with your appearance/
Holding your hand, I drink in the rainy night
Let the green pond flood with cool air
A tune of love and affection falls on the bridge/
The memories in amber no longer make me hesitate/
The moon is about to set/The sky is like water/
The small characters on the red paper can't be compared with the drunkenness of love
The clear shadow in Dukang wine is the poem of the ancients/
Outside the misty rain, I sing Regretless/
Flowers fall/Dreams break/
I hold the breeze in my hand, waiting for you to be free from confusion/
Looking back thousands of times/
Is it wrong to see you smile?
Love is so vague/I don't know if you've ever cared about these/
Ao Lang's eyes were already wet. He wiped the corner of his eyes, but his hand was cold. Just as he was about to jump off the city wall, he felt a chill on his neck. Ao Lang lowered his eyebrows to take a look. It turned out to be a short knife, shining brightly in his eyes.
Ao Lang didn't even turn his head and laughed scornfully,""Who is it?"
"Speak! How do we get to the Torhut tribe?" It turned out that the person holding the knife was a woman.
"What did you say? What if you don't say it?" Ao Lang smiled and turned his head, as if the knife was never placed on his neck.
The woman wielding the saber in front of him was dressed in a red martial arts robe. Her body was dirty and messy, but it still could not hide her unique temperament. Under her messy black hair that was blown by the strong wind of the desert, a pair of slender phoenix eyes burned the wildness of the iris flowers.
Ao Lang saw that he recognized her. Now that he was in such a state, could it be that he was lost?
"You! If you don't tell me, I'll kill you with one slash!" The woman said angrily when she saw his expression was as disdainful as ever.
He laughed again." What? I'm the only one in a radius of ten miles. If you kill me, I'm afraid you'll never be able to return home. "Sigh, what a pity…" Ao Lang laughed.
"You!" The woman stomped her feet in anger.
"It's a pity that a little beauty like you will be exposed to the wilderness and eaten by insects, snakes, and beasts. "I'm afraid it will hurt a lot…" Ao Lang snickered.
When the woman heard how terrifying he sounded, she touched her face, and her expression turned into fear. She just stood there in a daze.
Ao Lang then extended two fingers to hold the blade and slowly moved it away from his neck, leaping down from the city wall. He stood proudly in front of the woman. He felt that the woman in front of him was very tall, almost reaching his eyebrows.
"Hey, don't just stand there. Tell me, who are you? Where do you want to go? If I like it, I will kindly point you out a way.”Ao Lang raised his eyebrows and turned to glance at her.
"I…I'm lost. I want to go home. I was captured and brought to this strange place.”The woman's eyes drooped as she pouted her small mouth in frustration.
"Then…why did they capture you?”Ao Lang continued to ask.
" Well…" The woman was straightforward and did not know how to be flexible. She pursed her lips and said bluntly," To tell you the truth, I am the daughter of the leader of the Torhute tribe. I was captured here during the war with the Qing army. Fortunately, I was smart enough to escape, but now I am lost and can't find my way home." Quickly tell me how to get there."
Ao Lang didn't show any surprise when he heard this, as if he already knew. In fact, he had already expected that with the Vice General's straightforward personality, he would definitely let this pitiful woman go. In fact, when Ao Lang first saw her, he had guessed from her attire that she must have an extraordinary status in the Tuerhu tribe. He must not act rashly and it was better to let her go. However, Ao Lang was the commanding general of the army. It was unreasonable for him to release the female captives that Qin Kuang had personally captured. The army might not be convinced. If the deputy general accidentally released them, he would at most be beaten fifty times with a small punishment.
It was just that this woman was too stupid. She let him go, but he actually got lost. Ao Lang almost laughed until he was out of breath.
Although Ao Lang was thinking about this, he pretended to be surprised. He quickly cupped his hands and said," I'm just a small hunter here. I didn't know that I'm a princess of the Tuerhu tribe. I deserve to die." The Torhuts are brave and good at fighting. Their reputation is like thunder. I have admired them since I was young.”
"Humph. Now you know how powerful I am." The woman in red was very pleased with his humble manner and words. She raised her head and put away her dagger." Then send me back."”
"Yes, yes, yes." Ao Lang said submissively," Ge Ge, I suddenly felt a cold. The sand in the desert is too strong. I need to use my face to resist the wind and sand.”
The woman waved her hand indifferently. Ao Lang then took out a towel to cover his face and continued," My horse is tied to the city wall. I'll bring it over now and bring Gege back."”
"Good! If you bring it, I will reward you handsomely!”The red-robed woman said happily.
Ao Lang led the horse and helped the woman onto the horse. He pulled the reins and said," Giddyup!”The horse was already galloping across the desert. The woman did not expect a hunter to have such a good horse. She quickly hugged Ao Lang's waist tightly and leaned against him.
"Hey! Can you loosen up a little? I can't breathe." Ao Lang turned his head and shouted.
"What did you say? " I can't hear you…" The wind and sand were too strong, and the horse was galloping. The woman asked loudly.
" I say…your hand, can you…stop touching…" Ao Lang laughed.
" You…What do you mean…" The woman did not understand and continued to ask.
"I don't understand…You're so stupid.”Ao Lang muttered.
"What did you say? Are you badmouthing me again?”The woman shouted.
"So what?" Ao Lang saw that she was simple-minded and deliberately angered her.
"You! You little hunter! Even you are bullying me!" Hearing his answer, the woman punched Ao Lang's back hard and kicked the horse's stomach from time to time.
As a result, Ao Lang's warhorse galloped even faster. Ao Lang was shocked. There was a bush in front of him, and it would be difficult to control it if he rushed in. He hurriedly tightened the reins and tried to pull the horse back, but it was useless because the woman kept kicking it.
"Stop fooling around, Young Miss!”Ao Lang shouted.
"I want it, I want it!" Seeing Ao Lang show weakness, the woman was even more unwilling to let him go.
"Hey! Hey! " Hey…" The warhorse rushed into the bushes. Ao Lang and the woman were blocked by the crossbars flying in front of them. With a bang, the two of them were thrown out and fell heavily to the ground.
" Ah…" The woman was shocked and fainted.
Ao Lang also fell to the ground and could not move for a moment. He could only try his best to call out to the woman," Hey! Ge Ge, are you alright? Don't fall asleep. Wake up, quickly!"
The woman was still lying there, not making a sound.
Ao Lang was slightly shocked. He supported himself with his arms and crawled to her side, shaking her body." Ge Ge! Gege! Wake up!" Ao Lang used his hand to test her breathing. It was very weak. But at least he was relieved that he was still alive.
At this time, the yellow light had already passed, and the sky was getting dark. It was unknown if the warhorse had run back to the camp alone, so he could not find it for a moment. Ao Lang didn't know what to do at this moment. Forget it, the injured were more important. Ao Lang rested for a while and waited for his strength to recover. He pulled Ge Ge up with all his might and placed her arm on his shoulder, helping her find a place to stay for the night.
After walking for an hour, Ao Lang was already exhausted, and the woman was still unconscious. Seeing a big tree in front of them, Ao Lang thought that there was no place to rest in the desert. He would stay under the tree for the night. The most important thing was to check her injuries first.
Under the tree, Ao Lang put the woman down and let her sit against the tree trunk. He picked up some dry branches and took out the flint at his waist to start a fire. When the flame touched the dry branches, it made a squeaking sound.
Ao Lang walked in front of the woman, squatted down, and carefully checked the back of her head. There was not much injury, thinking that perhaps she had just fainted from shock, so he wanted to leave and rest. However, at this moment, the fire grew bigger. From the corner of his eye, he saw that there were many wounds on the woman's fiery red coat. Dark red blood stains were imprinted on the bright red coat. If he did not look carefully, it would not be easy to see.
Ao Lang turned around and squatted down again. He found that the woman had at least seven or eight wounds all over her body. His heart ached for a moment. He thought about how this woman was so brave and tenacious. She had suffered so many wounds in that battle, but she could still persist until now. If it were a man, it would be impossible for him to do so. Ao Lang was impressed, and his hands became even more agile.
Ao Lang wanted to quickly clean her wounds, but just as he was about to do it, he realized that she was not a military man. What should he do? Although I, Ao Lang, am frivolous and unrestrained, and don't care about those customs and rules, this woman keeps claiming that she is a Mongolian princess. If I pursue this matter and destroy her reputation, it will not be reasonable.
However, I, Ao Lang, am not someone who would leave others in the lurch. At most, I will die, but there is nothing that can restrain me.
He reached out and untied the woman's belt. Just as he was about to open her clothes, the woman suddenly opened her eyes. Seeing Ao Lang's disrespectful behavior, she was furious. She wanted to slap him, but Ao Lang blocked it with one hand.
"How dare you take advantage of me?”The woman pulled her clothes tightly and protected her chest with both hands.
"I'm not interested in the wilderness.”Ao Lang heaved a sigh of relief when he saw that she had woken up. He smiled and said in a relaxed manner.
"Just now, you clearly wanted to take advantage of this Ge Ge being unconscious to do something improper.”The woman replied angrily.
Ao Lang ignored her and closed his eyes while leaning against the small tree. The woman was embarrassed for a moment.
"You!" The woman saw that Ao Lang ignored her, looked down on her appearance, and even despised her. She was so angry that new and old hatred surged in her heart. In addition to her serious injuries, she was so angry that she spat out blood with a " wah " sound, splashing all over her body.
Ao Lang pretended to be asleep. Seeing that she was so angry, he was also shocked. He quickly rushed to her side and asked with concern," How is it? I'm sorry, I was just teasing you. Don't take it seriously.”
"Go away! Who wants you to pretend to be kind?" The woman did not appreciate his kindness. She turned her head and silently shed tears.
Seeing this, Ao Lang shrugged. He left without saying anything.
He walked back to the small tree and sat down. He took out his flute and started playing " Waves of Sand ".
The sound of the flute was carefree and heroic, but it carried a faint sadness.
As the woman listened to the flute, her emotions slowly calmed down. She stared at Ao Lang in a daze.
After the song ended, Ao Lang put away his flute and leaned against the tree, looking at the distant moonlight in a daze. His expression was sad and sad, and he almost cried.
The woman looked at his melancholy expression and couldn't help but feel pity for him. She observed his appearance and felt that he was very handsome. Under the felt hat, the side profile was slightly dyed by the halo of the moon. It was sharp and powerful, like a towering mountain. His watery eyes reflected his dense long eyelashes, like the clear water of the Lengge River.
Ao Lang turned his head and looked at the woman. He smiled and said," What? You're so engrossed in watching me."
"Go! Who's looking at you!" The woman's cheeks were red as she turned her head away.
"It's good that you don't look. After watching for a long time, I think you're the one who took advantage of others.”Ao Lang laughed.
The woman harrumphed and did not refute immediately. Instead, she quieted down.
She thought that this man was really strange. When she met him, he would play a sad song and wipe her tears alone. Now, he was doing the same thing again. However, he was also fickle, unrestrained, and unrestrained. He seemed to be deliberately hiding something, but it also seemed to be his nature. He was so mysterious that it was hard to fathom. However, he also claimed that he was just a small hunter, but he did not hide his extraordinary appearance and behavior.
"What are you thinking about now? Ge Ge." Ao Lang suddenly laughed.
"It's none of your business." The woman turned her head to the other side.
"That's good." Ao Lang took out a kettle, a knife, and a medicine bottle from behind him. He then tore off the cloth on his robe and tore it into pieces.
"Why?" the woman asked.
"There are too many wounds on your body. If you don't treat them in time, I'm afraid they will leave scars. When you were unconscious, I wanted to help you, but you misunderstood me as a thief. Now that you're awake, do it yourself.”Ao Lang handed her those items and turned to leave.
"Hey! Then where are you going?" The woman was shocked when she saw Ao Lang's appearance of wanting to leave.
"I'm a hunter, so of course I'm going hunting. I'll go hunt some wild game for you to nourish yourself. I'll be back in a while.”Ao Lang turned his head and smiled.
"Yes, I am. Then come back quickly." the woman said.
"What's wrong? Are you afraid of being alone?" Ao Lang stopped again and searched around.
"Hmph, I'm not afraid of anything!”The woman patted her chest and snorted.
Ao Lang smiled, raised his bow, and strode away.
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