The opportunity to stand out came. Every year in Xiangyang City, there would be a climbing competition held spontaneously by aristocratic families near the mountain.
Although it is said to be a competition, it is actually just a group of people getting together to have fun. Not only do they bring a group of servants and maids with them, they often give up before they can climb very far.
The only ones who are really desperate in this competition are those stupid boys from poor families who want to show their face here so as to find a position in the wealthy family or get some bounties.
This game is not without accidents. It would be better to say that accidents happen every year, but the people who die are just ordinary people, and the government turns a big deal into a trivial matter and turns a blind eye.
Moreover, this matter is actually a fight or a fight. Since you want to get the bounty, you have to fight for it with all your life. Before climbing the mountain, all the contestants will sign a life and death certificate, and no one will be held responsible for life or death.
It is human responsibility. If you die in this process, you will not be able to blame others.
Rather than saying that this is a competition, it is better to say that it is a leisurely pastime for rich people. Zhu Yiming has always dismissed this kind of thing in the past. It is not that he dismisses the competition, but that he has shown disdain for those who have something to do.
Rich people dismiss this boring mentality.
But this year he participated uncharacteristically. Everyone heard that even the prince of the palace was here, so they paid unprecedented attention to this competition.
There are also many people who set up private bets to bet on how long the young prince can persist before giving up.
The location of the competition was chosen at Wulian Peak, which was decided by him personally.
Qingluo's face turned dark when he found out: "Nonsense, that Wulian Peak is shrouded in mist all year round. This kind of place will inevitably breed a lot of evil and poisonous things. Even people who know some boxing and kicking skills must be careful to avoid it, let alone
Not to mention you, a weak scholar with no power to tie a chicken."
The prince was unconvinced. He wanted to prove that he was not a powerless scholar. If he was still hesitant about Wu Lianfeng, he made up his mind after listening to Qingluo's words.
The people in the palace found out that the prince had gone out of his way to participate in a competition that was only for entertainment by wealthy families, and had set the location at the dangerous Wulian Peak. They found out that he actually planned to climb the peak in person.
After agreeing, the princess was of course strongly opposed to it.
The old prince didn't say much. First, he thought there was no harm in a man going out to practice and practice. Second, he knew his son and he didn't believe that the prince could really persevere to the top of the mountain.
The agreed time arrived soon. According to the previously calculated day, it was a sunny morning, perfect for climbing the mountain. Qingluo couldn't resist the prince's insistence and came to the foot of the mountain with him.
When everyone saw that the prince had brought such a beautiful girl, they couldn't help but make fun of him and pat him on the back.
Zhu Yiming was a little carried away by the praises around him. He seemed to have seen Qing Luo's admiration and admiration after he successfully reached the top.
In fact, there was another important reason why he insisted on participating in this competition. He wanted to prove his true feelings to Qing Luo.
People in Yaogu have always been unwilling to have anything to do with people from the imperial court. Although he and Qingluo are living happily as Lang Qing and Concubine, their future is not guaranteed at all.
The prince and princess did not agree with him marrying a woman of unknown origin into the palace, and Qingluo never cared about it. Zhu Yiming knew that everyone would think that he was the same as usual this time, just for a temporary novelty.
But he knew that was not the case. He wanted to prove his determination to Qingluo and his parents. When he successfully came down from Wulian Peak, he would be like Qingluo proposing to marry him.
As long as the two of them are willing, even if the people in the palace disagree, the worst they can do is risk their lives and give up this identity. The palace has more than just his heir apparent, and the old prince has more than just his son. One more of him is not more than the other, and he is not interested in this position.
Without much persistence, the worst thing is to pick up the mother and concubine and leave here together.
He planned it very well, and Qing Luo did exactly what he thought. Although he didn't agree with his actions, he still had some expectation and admiration.
Even though she is a woman in the world, she doesn't want to be with her beloved for the rest of her life. However, she clearly knows the other person's life experience and has always felt that there will be no future between the two of them.
Zhu Yiming showed her his determination and courage, and Qingluo was ready to risk her life to accompany the gentleman.
It's just that changes always come suddenly. The originally sunny weather suddenly became filled with dark clouds and started pouring rain. Wu Lianfeng's already unclear vision became even more blurred.
People participating in the competition are also coming down one after another. Although they still want the high bounty in their hearts, what is more important than their own lives?
Qing Luo originally thought that a smart person like Zhu Yiming would come down soon. Normal people understand how difficult it is to reach the top of the mountain in such weather.
But this time, he just didn't want to admit defeat. He was already very close to the top of the mountain, and everyone else was going down the mountain one after another. He was the only one who was still holding on.
Not only did the rain show no sign of decreasing, but it was getting heavier and heavier. Qingluo couldn't wait for him, so she knew in her heart that he would not come down on his own.
She took a deep breath and was lucky enough to go up the mountain in the heavy rain. The rain mixed with the fog, and even her visibility was too low.
Qingluo shouted Zhu Yiming's name as she walked to the top of the mountain.
The prince could not think of anything, hear anything, or see anything at the moment. He only had one belief in his heart: he had to climb to a higher place and could not stop.
The rain blurred his vision, and he didn't even know which direction he was crawling in. There were waves of creepy sounds in his ears.
Although he had been pretending to be calm, it was the first time for him to see such a battle, and he could not help but retreat. He shook his head vigorously to drive such cowardly thoughts out of his heart. No, he must do it.
arrive.
Qingluo's heart was in her throat when she saw him. He was hanging on a rock in a very dangerous posture, and the rock had begun to loosen.
Qing Luo moved towards him as quickly as possible while being careful not to make any noise to alert him.
Zhu Yiming only felt that his feet slipped and he had nothing to hold on to. He desperately tried to grab something but in vain. The rain-wet rock wall was much slipperier than usual, and he had no internal strength at all.
If you get too close, you can only fall straight down.
The moment he fell, he seemed to see Qing Luo's anxious and panicked face. It was probably an illusion, but it was great that he could see her again before he died.
Nothing happened after that. The prince broke his leg and fell ill in bed. When he woke up, he only saw a letter of resignation.
Every word in the letter burned his eyes, seeming to be making fun of his stupidity and pretentiousness these days.
He didn't believe that Qingluo would leave him like this. He repeatedly asked his parents and followers, but there was still no news for several years.
Until that year when Yao Gu suddenly sent a greeting card, no one knew what happened. The Crown Prince seemed to be still the same Crown Prince, but also seemed not to be the same anymore.