After Zhou Junzheng's funeral, Fang Zian left Lin'an for a few days. He was escorting his wife, Gu, back to her hometown in Jiangyin. Originally, Fang Zian wanted his wife to stay in the capital and support him personally, but she insisted on going back to her hometown in Jiangyin. Mrs. Zhou was a familiar person.

As a normal person, she knew what Zhou Junzheng's crime was and didn't want to implicate others. Besides, after all, she was old and her husband was gone. It would be better to return to her hometown as soon as possible, so she rejected Fang Zian's request.

So Fang Zian personally escorted Mrs. Zhou back to her hometown in Jiangyin after the funeral. Although the waterway was smooth, it took seven or eight days to go back and forth. By the time Fang Zian returned to Lin'an, it was already early July.

Of course, for Fang Zian, going out for the past few days has relieved his mood. When taking a boat north along the canal, looking at the prosperous scenes and beautiful scenery of rivers and mountains on both sides of the canal, people's mood suddenly brightened, and naturally

The annoyance was slightly relieved. At the same time, I felt more and more sad that the great rivers and mountains must not fall into the hands of the Hulu.

During the journey, Fang Zian also thought a lot. From the confusion he felt when he traveled through time at the beginning, to choosing the path of studying and taking exams just for the sake of livelihood and living a better life, to everything he has experienced in just a few months, his state of mind.

The changes have been tremendous. At first, as a person who traveled through time, he just wanted to survive, but now, the people he knows around him who are flesh and blood, have emotions and thoughts, make Fang Zian feel more and more like he is integrated into the reality of this place. It is special.

It was Zhou Junzheng's death that shocked Fang Zian greatly. Fang Zian suddenly realized that he was so insignificant, too insignificant to prevent the tragedy from happening in front of his eyes. How weak his power was, so weak that he was unable to protect himself.

The people I care about. And my thoughts are too shallow, so shallow that I have not truly integrated myself into this era. Three years later, I seem to have integrated into it, but in fact, I am still watching this era like a bystander in my heart.

It seemed that everything had nothing to do with him. It wasn't until Zhou Junzheng's death that Fang Zian suddenly realized that he could no longer be like this.

I am no longer an isolated individual who flew from the sky like a lone wolf and landed in this era. I have been closely connected with this era and have developed close relationships and emotional bonds with the people of this era. Zhou Junzheng's

Death makes me truly feel the pain and the real cruelty of this era. Today is Zhou Junzheng, what if it is someone else next? If it is me, if it is Chunni, if it is Lao Zhangtou, if it is Zhao Changlin, if

It's Qian Kang, what if it's Zhang Ruomei, Qin Xiqing, etc., friends whom he knows or people he has more or less interacted with? Can I still just be heartbroken and unable to do anything about it?

Of course not, Fang Zian cannot allow himself to be indifferent. The emotional connection he has established with these people, how can he remain indifferent when they are in trouble. But how can he help them and protect them? There is only one answer, that is

To make yourself strong. In terms of specific actions, it is to climb up and master power. That is the most real strength. Fang Zian has never been so eager to pass the imperial examination and become an official. At the same time, he also has

It is necessary to join Prince Pu'an's camp and fully help Prince Pu'an in his fight with Qin Hui. As long as he can help Prince Pu'an ascend the throne smoothly, Qin Hui's end will come. And he will naturally gain powerful power.

Quantity. It’s all closely connected.

In short, Zhou Junzheng's death made Fang Zian thoroughly see the cruel truth of this era. It was like being awakened from a dream and he realized the direction he should move forward. He was reborn and his mind was completely cleansed.

The goal of hard work has been established. For him personally, this is an extremely important lesson.

After not seeing each other for a few days, Zhang Ruomei was very happy to see Fang Zian. That night, she prepared some food and wine for Fang Zian to wash away the dust. Fang Zian was also very happy. There are many things to do outside, but home is better. After three cups and two, Zhang Ruomei

But suddenly she told Fang Zian about her decision.

"Cousin, I plan to leave Lin'an." Zhang Ruomei was too drunk. After drinking, her pretty face turned as red as a peach blossom under the light of the lights.

Fang Zian was stunned and asked quickly: "Why is that? Are you not used to living here? Or do I have something to offend you?"

Zhang Ruomei shook her head gently and said: "Of course not. The days of living here are the happiest and most peaceful days for Ruomei. Ruomei didn't expect that when she came to Lin'an City, she actually met you and met an elder brother. This made me

I am very happy and grateful. However, the purpose of leaving Baiyunguan for Lai'an was to kill the old thief Qin Hui. Unfortunately, I was not good at studying and failed, so I could only hide. Fortunately, you took me in.

In order to avoid this period of time. In the two days since you left, I went around the city and the city gate. The search has been relaxed a lot. I should be able to leave Lin'an. I have no reason to stay here anymore. After all...

After all, you're not really my cousin, we just met by chance, right?"

Fang Zian put down the wine cup and said in a deep voice: "Ruomei, I helped you out of trouble in the first place just because you were a righteous man who dared to assassinate Qin Hui. Who would have thought that you are actually the daughter of Zhang Tongzhi, the queen of Zhongliang, so I naturally respect you even more. What you said

That's right, although you and I met by chance, I already regard you as my sister in my heart. You can stay here as long as you like. Isn't there room for you? Unless you think you have to leave,

I can't even think about that. But I want to ask, where do you plan to go after leaving here?"

Zhang Ruomei sighed and smiled bitterly: "Ruomei's heart...actually regards you as an elder brother. However, that is not true after all. I want to go back to Baiyun Temple in Wuyi Mountain and practice martial arts diligently with my master. Last time

The reason why I fell short is because I was not good at my studies. If I want to avenge my father and the others, I can only continue to practice martial arts hard and improve myself. Or, I can go to my elder brother."

Fang Zian frowned and said: "Of course I can't object to your return to Wuyi Mountain, but I'm afraid you won't be able to find your brother. You also said that your brother has not been heard from for many years. He escaped directly from the army and was in Huaibei.

It is very likely that he is still in the fallen land occupied by the Jin people. If you go to find him, you are going to the place of the Jin people. That would be too dangerous. Besides, even if you go back to Baiyun Temple in Wuyi Mountain, what will happen? Is it possible?

Don’t you understand that dealing with the old thief Qin Hui is not a question of martial arts, but of finding other ways? Even if you practice martial arts for another five or ten years, Qin Hui only needs to add a dozen or twenty more people around him, but you

I’m afraid there’s still nothing we can do against him. Have you ever thought about this problem?”

Zhang Ruomei looked at Fang Zian silently, and suddenly seemed agitated. He picked up the wine cup in front of him and took a sip.

Jin, loudly said: "Then what should I do? I can't take revenge, and I can't go to my brother, and living here is not a long-term solution. After all, we met by chance, can I stay here for the rest of my life?"

Fang Zian was a little surprised. Zhang Ruomei suddenly became emotional, which caught Fang Zian off guard. Although he didn't get along with her for a long time, Fang Zian felt that Zhang Ruomei was a girl with a good temper. Although she was good at dealing with people and sophistication.

I don't quite understand, but after all, I grew up in a Taoist temple in the mountains, so this is understandable. She was polite at first, but suddenly she became emotional.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm so confused. I shouldn't lose my temper at you. Cousin, please come and have a drink with me. My mind is so confused that I can't calm down. I want to be drunk.

, then you don’t have to think about anything." Zhang Ruomei said, holding up the wine glass.

Fang Zian sighed and said: "Ruomei, escaping is not an option. Getting drunk won't solve the problem. Let's raise a glass to relieve our sorrows and make them worse. Just talk about the troubles in your heart and solve them. You are nothing more than yourself.

He blames himself for not succeeding in assassinating Qin Hui to avenge his father, but don't you think it's never too late for a gentleman to take revenge. This kind of thing cannot be rushed. You must be patient and wait for the opportunity. Otherwise, you think, so many people in the world want Qin Hui

His life is not yet alive and well. So you don’t have to put too much pressure on yourself, just think about it long term and slowly find ways to find opportunities."

Zhang Ruomei looked at Fang Zian blankly and said softly: "Cousin, don't you want to have a drink with me?"

Fang Zian smiled bitterly and was speechless. He talked for a long time, but she didn't seem to listen. At that moment, he had to pick up the wine cup and said: "Of course I am willing. I will just drink with you."

Zhang Ruomei smiled, drank the wine that Fang Zian handed over, stared at the candlelight and said softly: "Cousin, if I leave, will you miss me?"

Fang Zian felt relieved and replied smoothly: "Of course, you left, of course I miss you. But why do you need to leave."

Zhang Ruomei seemed a little happy and asked again: "Chunni came the day before yesterday. She talked a lot to me. Miss Chunni said she liked you, but she said she was not good enough for you. She said you liked Wan Wan.

Miss Qin from Chunyuan, right?"

Fang Zian stared in shock and anger, and then said after a long while: "This...where do you start talking about this? What are Chuni talking nonsense? I have nothing to do with Miss Qin from Wanchunyuan."

Zhang Ruomei waved her hand and said: "This is what Chuni said, not me. Why is my cousin so excited? Chunni said, men like Qin Xiqing, who can make you happy, dress up, talk, and...

A coquettish girl who knows how to play music, chess, poetry and painting. She doesn't even care about her identity, nor does she care about her own reputation. She said you should go find her at any time."

Fang Zian didn't know how the topic turned to this matter. Chuni was a girl with a fierce personality. Fang Zian was not surprised at all when she said these words. Moreover, Fang Zian had already felt Chunni's affection for him.

Love. Chunni is a beautiful and capable girl, and Fang Zian also has a crush on her. But Fang Zian is obviously not ready to start a family, and has never thought about it. Fang Zian is a little suspicious of Chunni's words.
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