Chapter 16 The Thief Presents His Painting to His Father
Ji Gongyou of the Zhou royal family saw a beauty walking over from the Crown Prince's residence. She happily went up and asked," Beauty, who are you?
The beauty smiled and said,"Don't you know who I am?" We've known each other for so many years.
Ji Gong Huan asked,"Have we known each other for so many years?" Why haven't I seen you before?
The beauty said angrily,"I'm the flower in your yard." You look at me every day, but you don't see my existence. I'm gone.
Ji Gongyou quickly pulled her away and said,"Beauty, don't go." It seems that I was really blind. You are a flower in my flower field, the most beautiful self that blooms in loneliness, but I don't know it. No wonder the beauty walked in the world like a flower. The flower bloomed into a scene, and the flower became a poem. The beauties in my palace are as beautiful as thousands of flowers and plants, but they can't compare to you!
The beauty blinked.
When Ji Gong saw it, he said,"Beauty, there is a longing in your eyes that makes people lose their minds." Your eyes that inadvertently twinkled, contained the entire galaxy that I wanted.
When the beauty heard this, she smiled sweetly.
Ji Gong said,"The beauty's smile is so beautiful that it makes people wonder how many generations have passed before they saw such a beautiful smile."
"Alright, I won't scare you. I only hope that you have me in your dreams and not reality.”The beauty left after saying that.
Seeing that the beauty was about to leave, Ji Gong Huan hurriedly said," Don't leave the beauty, give it to me again
The beauty said,"We're not from the same world, so how can we chat so much?"
Ji Gong Huan said,"You're as beautiful as a fairy, so you're definitely not from Earth."
The beauty smiled and said,"Fairy Chang'e is still from Earth." Who wasn't born with it? That was not human.
Ji Gongyou asked,"Where are you from?"
"There are beauties in Bao City. They are beautiful and graceful. There are no two in the world. I originally came from an era that I shouldn't have, and I have an unfinished fate with you. If we miss it, we'll be separated." After the beauty finished speaking, she disappeared.
Jigong Nao woke up in a hurry, but it was a dream. In his heart, was there really such a beautiful woman in the world? Was he really in Bao City? Indeed, I'm willing to persist in this firework, waiting to be the only soul that fits you.
Jigong You was sleeping and thinking when he heard footsteps. He got up and went to find her.
A black shadow was rummaging through the palace, searching.
Ji Gongyou held his sword against his neck and shouted," How dare you sneak into the palace?
The black shadow did not dare to act rashly, afraid that his neck would be slashed. He raised his hands and turned around.
Ji Gongyou asked with his sword in hand,"What are you holding in your hand?"
The black shadow handed over the item in his hand, but he quickly threw it away. Taking advantage of Ji Gongxue's surprise, he lowered his body, took off his sword, and jumped away to escape.
Seeing that the other party was throwing something at him with a quick hand and a strong force, Ji Gongshu dodged to the side. Seeing that the cat burglar was about to leave, he quickly chased after him.
The thief wanted to escape, but seeing that the other party's martial arts were not inferior to his and was blocked in front of him, he was unwilling to be captured and had no choice but to draw his waist sword to resist.
Ji Gongyou saw the cold glint of his opponent's soft sword, and his own sword was not a vegetarian either, so he swung his sword over.
The thief saw the other party's sword flying in the air, but it seemed to have appeared out of thin air. He knew that when he met an expert, his sword would collapse. Hang up. Sweep. It was also wonderful.
Ji Gong saw that the other party's sword was changing and slashed. Time flies. When you cut it, you wash it. Press. It was stirred up, but it was ruthlessly pricked. The clouds were cut. Hanging up. Circling around, it was a combination of hardness and softness, swallowing and spitting freely, and also fluttering light frost sharp snow blades, with a great momentum of chiseling the wall and leaking light.
When the guards heard the noise, they flew out with their blades and surrounded him. These people were all first-class experts. If they encountered them, they would either die or most of them would be doomed.
The thief saw that the other party's sword was like a bird shooting at the nine sunsets, and it was as beautiful as a group of emperors riding a dragon. How could he be his opponent? Seeing the guards surrounding him, he didn't dare to fight. Dragging his injured arm, he jumped onto the roof to escape.
At this moment, there was no way out for the thief. The thief flew past a few roofs, but was still knocked down by the guards and landed in front of Ji Gongyou.
Ji Gongyou asked with his sword,"Who are you?" To actually dare to come here at night, or are you tired of living?
The thief saw that Ji Gong Huan was about to chop him up, so he quickly knelt down and begged," Please spare my life. I'll just return everything I stole to you.
Ji Gong ignored him and still wanted to kill him with her sword.
The thief panicked and quickly said, As long as Young Master spare me, I am willing to serve you at your beck and call.
Ji Gongyou had witnessed this person's martial arts, and upon hearing this, she had the intention to take him in. She said with a pleasant expression, I'll let you off for the time being because I see that you have some skills. I don't want you to spend your life learning these good skills. If you don't have a place to display them, you'll die. Alright then! You will serve this crown prince in this palace and live a life of luxury. Naturally, you will not suffer.
When the thief heard that it was His Highness the Crown Prince, he did not hesitate to count the number of stones and hurriedly knelt down. Li said: Thank you for your pity, Your Highness.
Ji Gong Huan asked again,"Who are you and where are you from?"
The thief said,"I'm from Zeng. My humble name is Chai Hao."
When Ji Gongshu heard this, she said,"Get up!" You will follow me from now on.
Chai Hao said: Here.
Seeing that there was still something bulging in front of Chai Haochou, Ji Gong Ao asked," Chai Hao, didn't you say that you would take out everything you stole? Why are you hiding something on your chest?
Chai Hao Jian asked,"Oh!" Your Highness, this is not from the palace. It is a painting that I stole in Bao Kingdom.
When Ji Gong Huan heard this, she just replied with an "oh" and didn't mind.
Chai Hao said,"That year, I was really hungry. I passed by a family in Bao State looking for food. When I saw this painting, I brought it here."
Ji Gong sat down in front of the hall and asked,"What painting is it that you can't let go of?"
Chai Hao said,"This is a painting of a beauty."
Ji Gong Huan was a lecherous person, so he said," Oh! It was a painting of a beauty. He might as well take a look.
Chai Hao presented the painting stolen from Si Zengjian's house and handed it to the assistant minister.
Ji Gongxue was still fine if she didn't look at the painting, but she was shocked when she saw it and said," Isn't this the beauty I saw in my dream just now? This woman was very beautiful, so beautiful that it was suffocating. The firewood is good. Where did you steal this painting?
Chai Hao saw the Crown Prince's strange behavior and did not understand what was going on. She said, He stole it from a small family in Bao State.
Ji Gongling thought of the words of the beauty in his dream," There are beauties in Bao Kingdom. They are beautiful and graceful. There are no two in the world."”He asked excitedly,"Have you seen this beauty before?"
Chai Hao said: Never seen.
Hearing this, Jigong Xin thought dejectedly," Could there be such a coincidence? Was there really such a beauty? Since there was no such painting, why would there be such a painting? Since there is no such thing, why does it match my dream? The shadow of my dream
It was said that Si Zengyu and Xu Zhongfeng met at the same place. Si Zengyu comforted Xu Zhongfeng and said, Brother Zhongfeng, there is no one you can't let go of, only those you don't want to let go of. We have already come to this point. Don't add a trace of new sorrow or a thousand strands of old hatred.
Xu Zhongfeng said,"Do you know about Younger Sister Zeng Yu?" You are my sight of mountains and rivers, but you are so lovely that I can't get you.
Si Zengyu heard this and said sadly," Brother Chongfeng, please don't be like this. There are many good girls in the world. I'm not the best."
Xu Zhongfeng muttered to himself, Maybe you're not perfect, but I think you're the best. I've been beautiful before, but none of them surpass you. You're still the most beautiful one who has never seen you before. So, all my good things are related to you. You're so good, how can I let go? How could her heart not ache when she let go?
Si Zengyu said,"Brother Zhongfeng, you can't do this." How can I feel at ease when you act like this?
Xu Zhongfeng said,"So what if the mountains and rivers are empty and the falling flowers hurt the spring and autumn?" I can't compare to you in front of me. Without you, I have the heart to die.
Si Zengyu sobbed and didn't know what to say.
Xu Zhongfeng said," I look at the sky at dawn and the clouds at dusk. I miss you when I walk. I miss you when I sit. I miss you during the day. I miss you at night. I miss you in my dreams. I miss you day and night." It turns out that you are the best in the world. Without you, my soul is gone. Only he knew how hard it was to be alone.
Si Zengyu said,"Brother Zhongfeng, you must pull yourself together. You will definitely find a good one." She can help you soothe the pain of the past and warm your cold heart.
Xu Zhongfeng said,"After meeting you, there is no longer a woman who can make me fall in love." If there's still time in this life, you're all I have. If I can exchange a heartbreak for you, I think it's worth it. Love is separated by mountains and seas, mountains and seas can be crossed. Some love can start over, can we?
Si Zengyu said,"No." If you think that you've lost someone, you must think that you'll never love again in this life. However, life would always meet love at the corner, and meet someone who loved you as much as her life. Don't dwell on the past. The past won't come back.
Xu Zhongfeng said,"You're the best in the world." I'm willing to scatter all the starlight for you, even when I'm at the end of my rope.
Si Zengyu said,"Brother Zhongfeng, why are you like this?" Am I really that good?
Xu Zhongfeng said," Look at how beautiful the moonlight is. It's suitable for planting stars, but I can't plant such beautiful stars like you." It was you who touched my heartstrings and lit up the starry night sky. Even the stars in the sky are not as beautiful as you.
Si Zengyu said,"There will always be separation and union in this world. There will always be coming and going. It's not that love will always be yours." You should learn to love lightly, love quietly, think deeply, and let go lightly. It was useless to force someone to stay.
Xu Zhongfeng said,"Just for the look of your figure, my yearning is like a long scroll unfolding." In this life, I only wanted to be with you and love you. Who knew that my longing would bring me pain in my heart. The corners of your eyes and the tips of your brows are amorous. There is spring and autumn in your eyes, which is better than the mountains and rivers I have seen.
When Si Zengyu heard this, he thought to himself, It seems that I made a mistake meeting Brother Zhongfeng. I didn't expect him to sink so deeply into me, unable to extricate himself. Brother Zhongfeng, do you know? If someone left you, someone would come close to you. For your sake, it's better for me not to see you in the future. Yes, it was not the person who was wrong, but time and fate. There was no pain that could not be healed in this world, and there was no sinking that could not be ended. It all depended on how you walked out, and I had no way to get you out.
Xu Zhongfeng looked at Yuantian Xingyue and said, I really want to dip in my leisure time, pick up a volume of rhyme, find a touch of agarwood that has been soaked in time, and rub this quiet and beautiful falling red in a round of Jiang Yue's encounter, brewing a dream that can wake up with a smile in the empty and leisurely.
Si Zengyu heard this and left quietly.
Seeing that Si Zengyu was gone, Xu Zhongfeng said, Sister Zeng Yu, do you know how much I miss you? It was said that it was too foolish to disregard everything for love, but who knew that it was heartbroken? As long as you're willing to look at me one more time, everything you've done is worth it. You've clearly left, but my heart still stays at the place where we met. Why is love a mistake but still beautiful? Why is love a disaster and a fascination?
Si Zeng cried heart-wrenchingly, his tears never drying up along the way. Seeing that the oil lamp at the door of the mud wall and straw hut was still flickering, she wiped away her tears and calmed herself down, acting as if nothing had happened.
It was almost midnight when Si Zengyu returned to her husband's house. Who knew that her husband was still waiting in bed.
When Hua Dangli saw his wife return, he happily greeted her in sign language.
Si Zengyu looked at the steaming hot noodles her husband brought over and tears flowed out of her eyes. I will remember your kindness. There was nothing impossible in this world. Two hearts from different worlds could become one heart. I will give my heart to you completely. Because of you, I am only you.
Zhang shi went out that day and brought her son to see Si Ceng, who was working in the blacksmith shop.
Once, when Si saw Second Sister-in-law, she asked for leave from her master and went to buy food with her nephew.
Zhang Shi once said to Si: Do you know? The person she knew in the room had brought a doctor to treat her mother yesterday.
Si once heard this and asked,"Does my mother know about this?" Does my big brother know?
Zhang Shi said,"I don't seem to know."
Si once asked,"What did the doctor say about my mother's illness?"
Zhang Shi said: Mother's illness seems to be fine. However, the doctor's clothes seemed to have a powerful background, as if he had come from the palace. Could it be that this young master
Si Zeng saw his younger brother Si once carrying his nephew on his shoulder and shopping with Zhang shi, talking and laughing, so he turned around and left.
Si Zeng wanted to call him big brother when he saw him," Hey! big
Zhang Shi hurriedly pulled Si Zeng's clothes and said," Are you stupid? With you shouting, how am I supposed to behave in the future when we're together?
Si once heard this and said,"What's the big deal?" We're doing it openly and aboveboard. There's nothing to be afraid of.
Zhang Shi said: Yes, we have nothing, but rumors are terrible! It wasn't like there weren't cases of white turning black?
When Si Zeng heard this, he said,"Hehe!" Yes, I didn't think of this. Second Sister-in-law is smart.
Zhang Shi was silent for a while and then said,"It seems that I won't be in your Si family for long."
When Si Zeng heard this, he asked curiously," Why? Aren't you fine at my house?
Zhang Shi said: Alas! I'm afraid that if your big brother knows that we're together, your mother will also know.
Si once said,"Didn't my big brother not see it?"
Mrs. Zhang said,"Why didn't your brother see it?"
Si once asked: How do you know?
Zhang Shi said: Don't you see that his behavior is strange? Walking in a panic?
Si once said,"Why don't I see it?" Wasn't he walking fine? There was nothing wrong with him!
Zhang Shi said: You are careless, always careless, how can you see the clue? Just pretend I didn't say anything. If your mother doesn't ask about us when we go back today, it means that we're fine. If your mother asks, it means that your big brother didn't say anything good about us.
Si once said,"Who cares if he says it or not?" In any case, a straight body was not afraid of a slanted shadow.
Mrs. Zhang said,"Actually, I'm fine. I was born a widow. I can't remarry. I dragged your nephew to change my surname with me." It's just that Little Uncle, Cucumber Man, it's not good for you to do things that you shouldn't.
Si was once jealous and said,"He dares." If he tries to harm me, I'll make him look bad.
Si Zengjian bought medicine and brought it home. He boiled it for his mother and then brought it to her room.
The old lady drank the medicinal soup and said to her eldest son, who was about to leave, Zeng Jian, where are you going?
Si Zeng Jian said,"I went out to see Wu Chen. Why hasn't she come back yet?"
The old lady wanted to say something, but she didn't. She waved her hand and said, Go and see her! Why was he not back yet?
"Hey!" Si Zeng Jian responded and walked towards the door.
The old lady suddenly said,"Zeng Jian, you're back. Mother has something to say to you."
"Mother, what do you have to say?" Si Zeng Jian turned back to his mother's side.
The old lady said,"Sit down first."
Si Zengjian sat by his mother's bedside and said," Mother, if you have something to say, just say it.
The old lady said,"My son is a scholar, but he can't do heavy things."
Si Zengjian said,"It's all my fault for being useless and making my mother worry."
The old lady said,"My son should find a light job in the future. I don't think life will be difficult."
Si Zengjian said,"My son can be counted, but he can't find it for a while."
The old lady said,"I think Wu Chen is also an expert. He can still be hugged inside and out." All these years, it was all thanks to her. Otherwise, her mother would have died long ago. He had originally hoped for the second branch, but who knew that she was so good at scheming. Even the past and present knew good and bad people, so he rarely interacted with her.
At this time, Zhang shi came back with her son and went to the old lady's room to see if Si Ceng Jian was inside.
Zhang shi's son saw that his mother did not enter his grandmother's room, so he said, Mother, why did you
Mrs. Zhang tugged at her son's hands and said in a low voice: Don't make a sound.
Seeing that his mother didn't allow him to speak, he didn't say anything.
Zhang shi hid by the door and looked into the old lady's room. Seeing that Zeng Jian was inside but couldn't eavesdrop, she quickly left.
Si Wuchen returned to his adoptive father's house and brought gifts to meet Sang's parents. He also saw his younger brother, Sang Anzhi, and his younger sister, Sang Ruosu, who were growing up.
Si Wuchen hadn't returned to the Sang Family for a long time, so the Sang Family members were very happy to see him. Sang Ruosu, the younger sister, was so happy that she held the beautiful elder sister's hand and refused to let go.
Father Sang and Si Wuchen had a deep relationship, so he called his daughter by her original name and said," Qiao Lian, why are you back now? Aren't you afraid that your mother-in-law will make things difficult for you?
"Yes," said Mother Sang. Ever since your mother-in-law saw me meeting you, she came to quarrel with me. I couldn't argue with her and was even furious.
"This time, I'm here to invite you all to drink. I'm going to marry Zeng Jian next month.”Si Wuchen said while blushing, then took out some silver pieces and put them on the table.
Mother Sang saw the broken silver and said,"Daughter, it's good that you're back." We've gone through a lot of difficulties, but we can't take this silver shard.
Si Wuchen stopped smiling and asked, Why? Are you still distant from your daughter? He couldn't even accept his daughter's filial piety?
Mother Sang said,"I'm afraid you'll be in a difficult position."
Si Wuchen asked,"What's so rare about it?"
Mother Sang didn't want to say it, but she couldn't help but say," My son doesn't know this, but the last time I saw you, I wanted to see if you were doing well. I don't want your granny to see me and quarrel with me. She said that she wanted to see you because she wanted the money in your hand. She said that she saw you give me the money, and she even said it with a nose and eyes. But when have I ever taken a single cent from you? I didn't take your soul. I just wanted to see if you were doing well. It was so embarrassing that I wished I could crawl into a hole in the ground.
Hearing that, Si Wuchen said,"Mother, don't worry." They don't know about the money I have on hand. Mother, don't worry.
Mother Sang said,"My son has money, so I'll prepare some dowry for him."
Si Wuchen said," That's enough for me." This money was only enough to buy a few decent clothes for his parents and siblings. It would be more presentable for him to attend his daughter's wedding this time.
Seeing that his wife was still hesitating, Father Sang said," Then take it! If you don't accept it, Qiao Lian's heart will be filled with guilt.
Mother Sang put some silver pieces into her sleeves and said," Daughter, did your mother-in-law and the others know that you came this time?
Si Wuchen said,"They sent me here."
"That's good. I'll go prepare the food.”Mother Sang said happily and left without waiting for anyone to answer.
Si Wuchen hurriedly shouted," Mother, don't be busy with anything. Just do whatever you want. I'm not picky."
Mother Sang said," Stay at home and talk to your siblings. They miss you too. They've been nagging about wanting to see you for so many times."
Hearing this, Si Wuchen said,"Look at my mother!" I've been busy with her since I came back.
Father Sang smiled and said,"She's busy, but she's also happy." It's rare for you to come back. Can't you skip a meal? Let your mother be! Talk to your siblings. They miss you too.
Sang Ruosu heard her father's words and said," Yes, it was. Sister, we missed you so much.
Sang Anzhi listened from the side and only smiled as he looked at his sister.
Sang Ruosu said to her brother,"Why are you smiling?" Usually, when sister is not at home, you always say that you miss sister. Today, sister is here, why are you speechless?
When Sang Anzhi heard his sister's words, he could only laugh, but he didn't know what to say.
Sang Ruosu said to her brother,"Since you don't want to say it, don't follow us."
Sang Anzhi still didn't say anything and just followed behind.
Sang Ruosu ignored her brother and turned to her sister," Sister, do you know that my father often talks about you?
Si Wuchen asked,'What did father say about me?
Sang Ruosu said,"When I was younger!" Father said that on the day he picked you up, hundreds of birds gathered in the middle of the river, chattering around a straw mat. The straw mat bag sank and floated. When it sank, the birds used their beaks to hold the bag and make it float. When the straw mat bag sank again, the birds would come over and hold it again to prevent it from sinking. Father saw you wrapped up and saw that all birds did not leave you and saved you. He thought that you would not be an ordinary person in the future and would definitely have wealth.
Si Wuchen said with a smile,'Aren't I an ordinary person now? Where did the wealth come from?
Sang Ruosu said,"Sister's luck might not have come yet!" Once the luck came, it would probably be unstoppable.
Si Wuchen said with a smile," I see that my sister is also a rich person. When her luck comes, she can't resist it at all."
Sang Ruosu said,"Sister, I'm telling the truth." Look at how beautiful my sister is.
Si Wuchen said," Look at how beautiful my sister is. She's also extraordinarily beautiful."
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