Jinxia is separated by a river. The distance from Xiamen to Kinmen Island is less than twenty miles. It is even closer to Little Kinmen, only about ten miles. Even from Xiamen Island, you can overlook the Kinmen

Dadan Island and Erdan Island are on the same line.

This has always been Xiamen's external gateway. In the Ming Dynasty, the Kinmen Qianhu Station was set up as the front line of the Zhongzuo Qianhu Station. The Battle of Liaoluo Bay, which determined China's sea control, also took place on the southeastern coast of Kinmen Island. Therefore, it is also called Kinmen.

naval battle.

A few years ago, when the Qing army entered Fujian, the Zheng Group declared a split after losing its leader. However, the relationship between Zheng Hongkui, Zheng Cai, and Zheng Lian brothers had always been very good, and they even sang poems and poems on weekdays, so it was not like Zheng Chenggong.

Be wary and calculating, Zheng Hongkui's family was small and his army was stationed in Kinmen. It can be said that it is on the side of the bed, and it can also be accommodated by brothers Zheng Cai and Zheng Lian.

The dispatch of Zheng Chenggong's army was almost unpredicted by the Kinmen defenders. Without any effort and without even fighting a battle, Zheng Chenggong went straight to the Dingguo Palace in Kinmen City and was easily persuaded with the help of his fourth aunt.

Kinmen defenders.

"Damu, there is a saying that an aunt doesn't know whether to say or not."

"Fourth Aunt, please speak frankly."

"Okay." After sighing, Zheng Hongkui's first wife said to Zheng Chenggong: "You know your fourth uncle's temper best. He has no ill intentions..."

"My nephew understands this matter. The fourth uncle is just too concerned about the interests of the family and can't see the situation in front of him clearly... I am angry, mostly because Jingcheng has already explained everything clearly, but the fourth uncle is still

Obsessed... Not to mention the Huayi defense, how can we cooperate with the Tatars and end up well? My father is like this now, isn't it an obvious example? "

Speaking of this, all I got was a sigh. Originally, Zheng Hongkui was still strongly opposed to surrendering to the Qing Dynasty, and has been fighting the Qing army all these years. However, this time, out of consideration for his brother, mother and clan in Anping Town,

People can be bullied when they are weak, and it is really embarrassing for people.

They looked at each other in silence for a long time. Zheng Chenggong realized that there was no need to continue this topic for the time being, so he turned to his fourth aunt and said, "My nephew wants to meet Yuanyuan."

"That girl Yuan Yuan, eh."

Zheng Chenggong's request was not unanticipated by his fourth aunt, and she even vaguely expected it. However, once her daughter was mentioned, she couldn't help but sigh.

Speaking of which, she had also met Chen Kai, and she and her daughter were both talented and beautiful, and they complemented each other perfectly. It was originally an excellent marriage, but before the marriage could even take place, the Tatars jumped out to cause trouble. Then, the two sons-in-law and Weng

Not to mention the breakup, her mother-in-law sent a letter a few days ago, strictly instructing her not to let Chen Kai and Zheng Xiyuan meet, and explaining that she would ask Zheng Chenggong to cancel the marriage.

As a daughter-in-law and a wife, she can't say anything wrong about her mother-in-law and her husband. She can't say anything about Chen Kai's meddling, because she also understands that what Chen Kai does is the right thing. She can't even say these things.

When she opened her mouth, she couldn't explain why the Qing army refused to lead and killed them, insisting on threatening this and that.

This is the truth, and personal choice is understandable. But now, her husband is very unhappy with his nephew, whom he has always been fond of, and even wants to move away. Even her stubborn mother-in-law has got involved and insists on breaking off the engagement. This is

After all, isn't it her daughter who is suffering?

"You might as well go and see her. Among the brothers and sisters of her generation, she is the one who can listen to your words the most... advise her to cry if she wants to. Don't hold on and make yourself miserable.

Already..."

Walking through the corridor, he felt like he was back in his old house in Anping Town. At that time, he honed his martial arts with his second uncle Zheng Zhihu and fourth uncle Zheng Hongkui, studied Confucian principles with the gentleman his father hired with a lot of money, and looked out when he was alone.

This is how the direction of his mother comes day by day. On weekdays, although he is Zheng Zhilong's eldest son, he is not favored by his uncles and brothers. He is always regarded as a child who has not grown up, even compared to him.

The younger brothers, including Zheng Hongkui's son Zheng Zhaoji, were reluctant to get close to him. On the contrary, this little girl was closer to him.

Today, more than ten years later, is different from the past. My father and several younger brothers were taken prisoner in the capital. The second uncle Zheng Zhihu had already died in the Battle of Liaoluowan. Now the third uncle was executed by Chen Kai. The fifth uncle

He voluntarily stayed in Anping to guard his ancestral graves. Even his fourth uncle and the others were estranged because of this incident. The little girl back then was originally promised to his most trusted aide, but now she has become a mere sight.

A dream that cannot reach the future.

Since the death of his mother, Zheng Chenggong never thought that he would have the time and thought to be so sad. Perhaps it was because of Zheng Hongkui, Zheng Xiyuan, and these people close to him that he was like this.

After gathering his thoughts, Zheng Chenggong followed his fourth aunt to the small courtyard where Zheng Xiyuan lived alone, strode in, followed his fourth aunt to the front of the embroidered building, and then stepped into it after being passed on.

"Brother Sen, I often think about how a woman can sit quietly in the embroidery building, concentrate on female beauty, secretly praise poetry, calligraphy and painting, and stroll leisurely in the garden in the afternoon.

It's late at night, no one disturbs me, I'm stroking the strings of the piano, getting lost in it, and savoring the emotions. Perhaps this is also a manifestation of the peaceful and prosperous age."

After entering the boudoir, her aunt persuaded her with a few words and then left on her own. Zheng Xiyuan seemed to be looking at the scenery outside the window, or just immersed in her thoughts, murmuring to herself and speaking softly.

Listening to this, what came to Zheng Chenggong's mind was that a woman was walking in the garden and met a man who accidentally broke in and had no interaction with her. She was attracted by the man's elegant demeanor, wisdom and erudition.

Admiration, even admiration, but the man has already committed himself to the country, no matter how difficult it is to do so, the woman does not change her original intention, just like the cuckoo crying for blood, and like the moth flying into the fire, it makes people moved.

"For brother..."

"Brother Sen, let me guess, you want to say that you unintentionally disturbed my meditation, right?" After saying that, Zheng Xiyuan smiled faintly: "This has nothing to do with you, and I don't blame him. It's our birth."

In this troubled world, there are too many things we can’t help ourselves. At least, you have all tried hard..."

Zheng Chenggong knows very well who you are referring to. Over the years, he has overcome all obstacles and fought bravely. Not only him, but also Chen Kai has also tried his best to save the country and the people. They have all worked hard and are working hard in the future.

She will definitely work harder. But for such a woman, marrying a man she likes and raising her husband and children may already be a great blessing.

Thinking of this, Zheng Chenggong sighed, took out a letter from his sleeve, placed it gently on Zheng Xiyuan's dressing table, and then exited the embroidery building.

"This is what Jingcheng entrusted me to give to you."

Just leaving these words, Zheng Chenggong stepped out of the door of the embroidered building. Zheng Xiyuan's mother and his fourth aunt were still waiting here, facing the disappointment that the time was too short, facing the endless

Amid his disappointment, Zheng Chenggong only left a message that the person who had to untie the bell must tie it, and walked straight out.

Zheng Chenggong left the Dingguo Palace in a hurry. The defenders of Kinmen Island needed to be appeased and the defenses needed to be re-launched. Many things needed to be handled by him. But for his cousin, he knew very well that no matter how much he talked, it would still be a waste.

It was of no use, not even as useful as the unsigned envelope of the letter.

Here, Zheng Chenggong left Dingguo Duke's Mansion. Over there in the embroidery building, his fourth aunt was waiting anxiously, but the letter on the dressing table remained motionless.

The letter was placed there, and the look of disbelief on Zheng Xiyuan's face had long since faded away. However, he stretched out his hand several times, but then retracted it several times, and so on. It was not until a long time later that he mustered up the courage to hold the letter in his hand.

.

The feel of the paper was completely different from that time when she folded paper into a book. This invisibly increased the fear in her heart. She was never an ostrich who would stick her head in the sand. It was clear that what she had to face was always something.

The truth she faced. The fear of the unknown she had just before picking up the letter still could not make her give up her desire for hope.

The envelope's wax seal showed no signs of being tampered with. If you touch it lightly with your fingertips, the bumps and dents left by the small prints you carry with you are clearly visible. Zheng Xiyuan found a paper knife, gently pried off the wax seal, and then took a deep breath.

Only with his green and tender fingers did he pinch the envelope out of the envelope.

The letter inside is not very thick, just a few pages. The letter paper is lightly folded and there is no adhesion, but it still takes Zheng Xiyuan a lot of effort to unfold it to reveal the text inside. However, when the letter paper is folded,

She spread it out, and the words written with strong strokes appeared in front of her. Her water-like eyes trembled slightly, and then the tears seemed to pour out, flowing down her slightly haggard face.

"I cherish my wife..."

This single sentence is worth a thousand words. Zheng Xiyuan covered her mouth with one hand, and the letter was trembling slightly. It seemed that it was difficult for her to bear such weight with only the strength of her other hand.

The content of the letter does not contain too many rhetoric, nor too many rhetorical modifications, but some simple and unpretentious inner words, just like a husband living in a foreign country writing to his wife who is waiting hard at home. From Killing Zheng

Starting from Zhiwan, to the dispute with Zheng Hongkui, and then to his escape that day, Chen Kai explained everything he wanted to Zheng Xiyuan, which took up most of the space. Finally, Chen Kai mentioned

His upcoming trip means that he will be back in half a year or three months at most. By then, he will try to convince her grandmother and father.

"I believe that even if everyone doesn't understand me, at least you still understand me..."

After reading this, Zheng Xiyuan burst into tears. She rubbed the handwriting with her fingers, but she pouted: "I have written so much honestly, but in the end I still want to tease it, because I am afraid that I will give up.
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