Chapter six hundred and eighty first long-cherished wish
When the peonies were in full bloom, Di Renjie visited Mingshi Yinfeng's elegant residence. The two spread out the chessboard and talked about several games against each other. Di Renjie, who usually frightened criminals, suffered a series of defeats on the chessboard.
Mingshi asked with an implicit smile: "Sir, do you want to play another round?"
The Sheriff threw away the chess piece: "It is said that Her Majesty the Empress allows that if the hexagram changes, you can enter the admonishment palace at any time?"
"good."
"I'll watch."
"I really don't understand what your lord says."
Di Renjie looked directly at the alchemist with his bright eyes: "Back then, before Her Majesty decided to ascend the throne, she summoned me."
At that time, the empress also experienced hesitation and hesitation, which collided with her ambition to create a prosperous world.
She said to her confidant: "Watch me carefully."
"Look at me, warn me, be wary of me. Don't let me deviate from my original intention, so that I and my ideals can continue on the right path."
The empress is truly strong. Her will and determination are stronger than anyone thinks.
"What are you seeking with all your heart? It doesn't matter if you hide it for now. I will be watching, always."
Looking at the figure of the Sheriff who dropped the warning and walked away, the alchemist smiled sarcastically.
"That's really... a dream come true."
But Di Renjie was right. Sometimes he would recall the past and say goodbye to his brother who was buried under the Great Wall.
Just like the empress wants to use his divination to pursue her long-cherished wish for a prosperous life, just like Di Renjie is obsessed with protecting his beloved Chang'an City, so is he not the same.
He came to Chang'an in order to get back what he couldn't lose in his heart.
Flowers bloom like flowers in their prime, cultivated by human hearts
The peonies bloom from the foot of the palace city to the Qujiang River, competing with the beauty and fragrance of this country.
It is Yang Yuhuan and her pipa. Her celestial appearance and celestial music are all the unique skills of Chang'an. In contrast, the origin of this peerless beauty is completely mysterious, which adds to her infinite charm. According to reports
According to incomplete statistics, since the first time she leaned against the railing, looked at the moon, and played a piece of music, Wuling teenagers started to bow down one after another, and even the number of duels in Changle Square, the most prosperous place in the city, skyrocketed.
When Chang'an's spring banquet reached its climax, on the third day of March during the Sacrifice Festival, the beauty's reappearance by the Qujiang River caused a greater sensation. The sound of the pipa was like flowing water, pouring out the heart: a beauty born in the north, peerless independence
, overwhelming the country and the city. She came to Chang'an to show her talents to the world and seek her own happiness.
The merchants coming from the west listened to the beauty's words. The resonant chords touched their heartstrings, reminding them of the desert city that no longer existed. Miraculously, as the melody stirred, the ruins gradually recovered, like a mirage.
Present style.
The citizens of Chang'an also listened to the music. Strangely, the same music painted different scenes before their eyes: morning bells and evening drums echoed in Chang'an City, and the whole city was shining brightly, as if it was not in the world.
The sheriff in the crowd was confused. Was the sound of the pipa trying to confuse him? No, there was no sign of wavering in his mind. It was just that he could really feel from the music the most beautiful Chang'an prosperous age in his dreams day and night.
The sound of music drifted into the elegant courtyard not far from Changlefang. The chess star stopped playing chess and the tiger suddenly raised his head. The peony alchemist remained unmoved and continued to focus on playing with the peonies. The dancer couldn't help but turn around.
A little dance step.
"No matter how many times I listen to it, Sister Yuhuan's pipa is always so moving. Why can't A Li's dance be done as well?"
"Because Pipa will let you hear what your heart desires and see what you dream about."
"People like Sister Yuhuan's songs because they can feel happiness, right?" The girl seemed to understand.
The alchemist did not answer, but closed his eyes and admired it quietly. Before his eyes, a long time ago, people were displaced due to war. In order to escape from the clutches of the demon seed, some orphans came to the desert. There, they discovered the Great Wall.
And be protected by it. Everyone is born with the right to live and desires happiness, even orphans are no exception.
They are like wandering lonely birds, longing for their own happiness.
At that time, the alchemist also thought that he had found the happiness he dreamed of...
On the tall building in Changlefang, the Yuhuan song ended, and there was thunderous applause from all around. People who were immersed in the beauty and happiness of the moving music cheered.
But her delicate and beautiful face showed confusion.
She can't feel it.
Feel nothing.
The young man came from Chang'an and had no home. Although Chang'an was once his home.
The boy didn't like the Great Wall. It was so lonely that it was maddening. Although he himself seemed to be lonely and couldn't be any more lonely, the pride and vigor unique to a boy still made him stand out among the recruits from all kinds of backgrounds.
But the veterans deliberately turned a blind eye to this and came to him with bottles of wine:
"I heard that you volunteered to come from Chang'an to guard the Great Wall? Did you make any mistake?"
"It has nothing to do with you."
"Who knows? Not long ago, there was a guy who took the initiative to guard the Great Wall and was as powerful as you. So our poor incoming commander overcame all opinions and entrusted him with important tasks. Within two days, the defense line of the Great Wall was attacked one after another.
.Everyone suspected him because he abnormally always patrolled at night, but the previous commander trusted his loyalty."
The young man concentrated on polishing his sword and seemed indifferent.
"He escaped, and the body of the previous commander was found the next day. It is said that he is still wandering outside the Great Wall."
The veteran's expression was as if he was telling the newcomer a scary ghost story. But the young man who disappointed him still inspected the newly sharpened sword with indifferent eyes.
"Just right."
"Just right?" The veteran came over puzzled.
"Try the edge of the sword." The young man moved his body calmly and blew a piece of hair towards the edge of the sword, which immediately broke into two pieces.
Not long after this conversation took place, a large number of horse thieves launched a surprise attack. As long as they captured one or two passes and then entered the towns to plunder, they would not have to worry about food and cloth for the winter. When the guard saw the smoke, they immediately set off in formation. But only
A young man looked into the distance with a strange expression.
"Don't be frightened, boy, the officer is staring at you!" The veteran touched his elbow. Unfortunately, it was too late. Officer Su Lie, who was fully armored, strode up to him, but did not show any anger.
"Any doubts?"
"Excuse me, General, where is that place? Why is there no smoke?"
The young man raised his hand and pointed into the distance. The shadow of the city could be faintly seen on the horizon, echoing the Great Wall. This question was very strange, because every guard at the Great Wall knew the answer. That was the direction of the Protectorate.
Su Lie's brows furrowed and then relaxed, suddenly realizing.
"When the Great Wall was attacked, we reported the smoke to the Protectorate, and we rushed to the rescue. When the Protectorate was attacked, we reported the smoke to the Great Wall, and we rushed to the rescue. We only detected a small group of horse thieves harassing us, which could be easily dealt with, so we ignored the Protectorate...