Feng Yu was chatting while walking. The old man was also enjoying the conversation and forgot that there was Xiang Ping behind him.
"That's right, people of our age still think about the good times in the past. It was a good life back then. We could leave the door open at night, and all the folks in the village were acquaintances. It's a pity that we can never go back."
"Old man, when the Jin Dynasty captured Xizhou, did you have any~"
"It's terrible, all the strong men have been captured and used as virgins. There are not many left at my age, and even fewer can remember the past. It's all thanks to my blindness. Don't think I have bad eyesight, but I have a good memory.
Here, remember the name of the head of the Xia family? Xuanyuan, right?"
"Yes, Xia Xuanyuan."
"What a pity, rivers of blood flowed overnight. It rained heavily for half a month, but it still couldn't wash away the smell of blood all over the city. They are said to have collaborated with the enemy and betrayed the country, but how could that be? Obviously
The master of the house is such a good person. But he has finally been cleared. After more than twenty years, there is still such a day, and the young master is still alive."
Feng Yu looked at the people coming and going, wondering if collaboration with the enemy had faded away with the wind, so what's the point?
"Old man, if you had the opportunity to return to the Tang Dynasty, would you be willing?"
Without saying anything, Feng Yu could see that he still missed the past very much, but today's Xizhou Wushuang City is no longer the same Xizhou Wushuang City as before. People today can still have some memories, as long as their lives are okay.
, why do you care so much, and Xia Guo’s measures are actually very good.
Xiang Ping said: "Your Highness, the princess has said that as long as you are willing to agree, this Xizhou property will be returned to its original owner."
"I'm curious, what else does she need my help with now?"
"You will naturally know when you go to Shangjing City."
"Then let's wait and see. I don't want to talk about this now. Please let me be quiet."
After passing the street in front of you, you can see a wall, but the traces of the fire are still so conspicuous.
The door is already in a dilapidated state, not even as good as two wooden doors.
Walking up the steps, Feng Yu pushed gently, and the creaky red door opened on its own.
The first thing I saw inside was the tall wild grass man, but Feng Yu didn't feel much filth.
It is false to say that he is nostalgic. He does not know what happened back then. Even if he knows now, he has only heard about it and not recalled it. His parents are still there, and Grandpa Tian and the others are still there. After all, his relatives are by his side. When he comes here,
It’s just a sustenance in my heart.
The old man behind was about to go in, but was stopped by Xiang Ping.
"He can go in alone. Please come back."
The shop owner supported his father and didn't dare to reply. The two just turned around and left.
"Wait a minute, I hope no one else knows about this. This is your hush money."
The old man didn't answer, but just asked: "Do you think there will be a day when we can return to Tang Dynasty?"
"Will do."
"I originally thought that this was just an old man's wish, but now I don't want it anymore."
"Why?"
"Hahahaha, where do so many things come from in this world? It's just idealism. Son, go home!"
Xiang Ping looked at the backs of the father and son with some confusion, turned around and stood guard at the door, waiting for Feng Yu to come out.
When Feng Yu came here, he naturally wouldn't just take a look at the gate. Even if it was already dark, he should always take a look at its entirety.
There are overgrown weeds, but with just one sword attack, many courtyards have no trace at all and have long since been stained with blood.
The main room was full of cobwebs and dust, and there wasn't even a place to lay hands on.
"Oh, it's really broken."
Surprisingly, the Jin and Xia kingdoms didn't even ask anyone to dispose of this place, as if they just let it disappear on their own.
Closing his eyes and feeling it, Feng Yu felt as if he was dreaming. There were many people walking back and forth around him, some joking, some being petty, and some hiding evil intentions.
The most conspicuous ones are my father and mother, sitting at the bar's main seat, greeting everyone with a smile.
There are also many acquaintances. Grandpa Tian’s beard has not yet turned white, but he is working behind the housekeeper. There are many children playing around the pool in the small yard, and only the swaddled baby is still crying.
…
"Oh, is it because I'm old? Why do I still have such dreams?"
It was a big dream, and it only took half an hour to open his eyes, but Feng Yu felt that he had experienced a lot in this family.
Looking at the bright moon in the sky, Feng Yu raised the Jun Xie Sword in his hand to face the cold moonlight.
"Grandpa, it seems that this place is not very suitable for me. There is only sadness and no joy. You always said, follow your heart. My heart is not here."
When Xiang Pingping arrived at Feng Yu's appearance, it was already completely night. I don't know when, but every house had lights on.
"Let's go."
"If Your Highness misses you, you can come back tomorrow and we can see more during the day."
"No need, we will leave tomorrow morning. Aren't your princesses still waiting for me in the capital?"
"good."
In Xizhou Wushuang City, which he had missed countless nights, Feng Yu only stayed for one night, and the emotions he had never felt before only existed for that day.
Xiang Ping drove the carriage, but he always felt that there was something different about Feng Yu who walked out of the mansion. He couldn't tell, but he was still the same person.
After bypassing Suiye City for half a month, the two finally arrived at Shangjing City, where a group of soldiers were already waiting at the city gate.
"The general has been waiting for a long time. Your Majesty, Your Highness King Huai, please."
"Drive~"
Feng Yu has been alone in the carriage, and it doesn't matter who comes to pick him up, but he is becoming more and more curious about Ming Wanqing.
In the palace, Ming Wanqing was feeding fish in a separate courtyard, with the emperor and Ye Ziying sitting next to her.
"What exactly do you want?"
"Father, I told you, I want that dragon chair. You are such a noble person and forget things."
"For so many years, you have been pretending to be flattering and trying to manipulate both me and Raimon! What a good plan!"
"Father, you can't say that. My daughter is also forced to have no choice. We can't let the foundation of the Xia Kingdom be destroyed in your hands. This is left by our ancestors. You don't care about it, but there are others."
"This is the first time in such a long time that you have made it clear to us. Is it possible that you want to become emperor? Where is your fourth brother now?"
"Don't worry, Aunt Ye hasn't spoken yet. Father, don't worry, as long as you are sincere enough, fourth brother will be fine."
"Hmph, do you really think that if you imprison me, I will give you the jade seal? It's a dream!"
Ming Wanqing threw the fish food into the lake. The maid next to her brought a golden dragon robe embroidered with a golden dragon and put it on her body. Emperor Ming was even more excited when he saw it.
"A guest has arrived and I have to go meet him. Maybe he will help me."
Ming Wanqing left with a smile, her expression still the same, but the innocence in her eyes had long since disappeared, even the pretended innocence.
Feng Yu was led by Xiang Ping to the Shangshu room where he had been.
"Your Highness Prince Huai, wait a moment, the princess will be here soon."
Feng Yu drank tea and sat down directly, not treating himself as an outsider at all.
During this period of time, in addition to practicing, he also thought about everything that happened to Ming Wanqing that he remembered.
"Oh, His Royal Highness Prince Huai is here. It's really disappointing to welcome him from afar."
"Didn't you come looking for me?"
"Oh, come to think of it, I invited you here. It's been more than half a month. I thought you would live in Xizhou for a while."
"Long time no see, you talk more nonsense."
"Why don't we just talk about business as soon as we meet? Why don't we talk about our ideals in life?"
"There is nothing to talk about in life between you and me. You and I are not the same person."
Ming Wanqing just sat down where only the emperor could sit, without even a hint of anything wrong. The moment she sat down, her whole aura changed, becoming unfathomable and elusive.
"Since we want to get straight to the point, let's get straight to the point. Does His Highness Prince Huai remember that you and I discussed cooperation?"
"Remember, but that doesn't mean I will do whatever you need me to do. You should know my character."
"Of course, but I remember that I have saved you twice. Your Majesty, it would be okay to repay the little girl."
Feng Yu looked at Ming Wanqing's dress and manner, how could he not guess her ambition.
"It seems that the cooperation you told me at that time was the battle in the north, right?"
"yes."
"The reason why you persuaded your father to send troops to help me is that you defeated Leimen, and the Southern Tang State wanted to help Xia State on the battlefield with Jin State."
"yes."
"Although it was a great victory, it also consumed Xia's already weakened strength. This is your chance. The army you raised was always for the purpose of seizing the throne."
"yes."
"What a clever plan. The whole world is weak, but you, the Xia Kingdom, no, you are the only one who has suddenly become the most powerful party. You have hidden it well enough."
"Thank you for the compliment. Do you have anything else to ask? I will tell you everything I know today."
Feng Yu looked at her somewhat romantic temperament. If he had been able to believe it before, he just felt a little scared now.
"You asked Xiang Ping to pick me up. I'm afraid you already wanted to settle things between me and Ximen Wu. How did you know?"
Ming Wanqing stood up and walked to Feng Yu's seat with a smile, "Then do you know why Ye Tian suddenly decided to go to Dali City?"
Feng Yu immediately realized his murderous intention. He already had the Xiang Ping Dao outside the door in his hand, ready to rush in at any moment.
"Uncle Xiang, don't be nervous, he won't do anything to me, because he still has a lot of things he wants to know."
Xiang Ping put away the knife and walked away, no longer staying at the door. This was what Ming Wanqing meant.
Ming Wanqing looked at the bright sunshine outside the study, with a beautiful smile on her face. She grew older and became more charming.