Although Wang Ziling has openly admitted to selling Wang Luoniang to a passing merchant as a concubine, it is extremely difficult to find her back. After all, there are many merchants who come and go to the Qinling Post Road every day, and it has been several days since she was pawned, and the merchants have already left Shangzhou and don't know where they are going.

In fact, Wang Zixian does not have much brother-sister friendship with Wang Luoniang. However, Wang Ziling's viciousness and shamelessness made him feel a rare sense of compassion. Not to mention the tragic things that Wang Luoniang may encounter, it should not be her fate. The daughter of the dignified Langya Wang family was exiled to the merchant's family as a concubine, and if it was passed on, it would be enough to teach everyone in the world to make a big uproar. At that time, neither the Shangzhou Wang family nor him could hold their heads up.

Therefore, for various considerations, he still sent Cheng Sue to continue to search for Wang Luoniang's whereabouts with dozens of parts, and ordered them to bring her back no matter what. At that time, no matter what happened to her, as the eldest brother, at least he could ensure that she had no worries about food and clothing in this life.

And Wang Ziling, who was stabbed by Wang Zimu, did not end well. In the midst of his insults, the prince counted his ten sins in front of Wang Chang, and then cut off his injured hand as punishment.

Wang Chang, who had been pretending to be crazy and stupid, showed an unbelievable gaze, as if he had never seen such a ruthless eldest son, and as if he had never seen such a vicious second son. Only then did he realize how much falsehood he once thought of a peaceful and harmonious family, and how much irony was hidden. Even he himself is nothing more than a living irony.

Wang Zixian smiled at Wang Chang, and ordered someone to put Wang Ziling in a shackle, and took him to the manor where Xiao Yang's family was imprisoned, once again affirming his guilt. Xiao Yang, who was originally distressed that his son had lost an arm, almost went crazy on the spot, scratched Wang Ziling's face with his long nails, and shouted hoarsely: "She is your sister-in-law!" Brute! You brute!! She's your sister!! ”

When Prince Ling, who was already lifeless, heard this, he twisted his face and laughed strangely: "Beast? If I were a brute, what would you be?! ”

In the frantic shouting and scolding of the mother and son, Wang Zixian calmly left. Soon after, he would make Xiao Yang accept the punishment of death, and then replace him with his cronies, and then openly "die" when the time is right.

It is said that Xiao Yang once imagined that her children could quietly come to rescue her, but I believe that at this moment, she has already understood how ridiculous her hopes are. The pair of children she loved so much, one of whom would spend the rest of her life in this village because of the sale of her sister, and the other who did not know where to go because of her brother's evil thoughts—perhaps, this was the retribution of heaven for her—although these retributions should have been tasted by herself, not by implicating the innocent Wang Luoniang.

Because the official department was about to close the test, two or three days later, Wang Zixian returned to Chang'an with the sick Wang Zimu, Wang Xiangniang and his mother Zeng. In order to settle his family, he specially rented another three-entry mansion in Yankangfang. No one knew that this mansion had long been an estate under Sun Rong's name, but it was just one of the few caves of the cunning rabbit. And Mr. Song was still reluctant to live with the Wang family, and felt uncomfortable, so he had to reluctantly agree.

The patriarch of the Wang clan had asked him why he insisted on leaving with his younger siblings and mother-in-law, and he concealed her disappearance under the pretext of considering the marriage of his two sisters, especially Wang Luoniang. The old patriarch felt that he was thinking about his younger siblings, and it was indeed easier to marry high when he went to Chang'an, so he did not suspect it.

On the day when the prince went to the ministry to take the exam, Wang Zimu finally woke up from his illness. During the days of being seriously ill and unconscious, he lost weight rapidly, and now he looks like he is in shape. When Wang Xiangniang came to visit him, she always felt that his appearance was no different from that of her own concubine, like a long-term sick person who had been bedridden for more than ten years, and he was not half angry.

"Where's Brother?" After reluctantly drinking a bowl of medicine, the prince asked abruptly.

"Today happens to be the Guan test, and the eldest brother went to the capital hall of Shangshu Province." Wang Xiangniang replied, carefully wiping the medicinal juice from the corners of his mouth with a brocade handkerchief, "We just moved from Shangzhou to Chang'an two days ago, and the eldest brother has been busy with these chores, and I don't know if the test can ......be smooth."

"This ...... Where? Wang Zimu looked around, his eyes still a little trance-like.

Wang Xiangniang smiled and said softly: "Third brother, this is our new home. The eldest brother brought us from Shangzhou to Chang'an, and we settled here after that. The eldest brother also said that when the time is right, he will buy this house. However, at the moment, there is no one who can take care of the housework in the family, and the elder brother is about to pick up an old mother. "She is still young, Wang Luoniang is missing, Zeng is a concubine and is seriously ill and bedridden, although Ah Liu is a housekeeper but after all, the status is low, Wang Zixian had to send someone to invite the old nurse Arnold to come to Chang'an to preside over the family affairs.

Arnold is not only the nurse of Da Yang, but also her mother-in-law. When it comes to raising a little lady and taking care of the economic affairs of the family, it must be much better than the Zeng family, who was born in a commoner. For Wang Xiangniang, it may also be a blessing to be able to get her guidance. Moreover, although Chang'an's mansion is small, it is his own home after all, and his brothers are also by his side, so it is more comfortable than living in the patriarch's house anyway.

However, Wang Zimu heard something from her words, and his last hope was completely shattered. His gaze instantly became dim and hollow, as if it had lost all its brilliance. After a moment of silence, he asked in a hoarse voice, "It's been so long, and my sister hasn't been found yet?" ”

Wang Xiangniang suddenly lost her smile, and said in a low voice: "Third brother, don't worry, the eldest brother has already sent many parts to find my sister." In a few days, there will be news of my sister. The third brother is still recuperating now, and if my sister comes back to see you like this, she will definitely be very distressed......"

Wang Zimu sat up with all his strength, and tried to lift the brocade quilt and get out of bed. Wang Xiangniang hurriedly supported him: "What is the third brother going to do?" I'm still sick right now, how can I get out of bed and walk around at will? Even if you want to go to your sister in person, you have to take care of your body before you leave!! Otherwise, if he falls halfway...... No, I will never let you out!! ”

The prince stood up panting, trembling and supporting her, just taking two steps, a cold sweat broke out on his forehead: "I know...... I just want to go to the Temple of Mercy and Grace...... Offering a lamp to my sister...... Let the Buddha bless her with safety......" His gaze was so empty that he seemed to see the leafy peach blossom forest of the Temple of Mercy and Grace through the surrounding walls.

"How about the son go to incense for the third brother, and the son goes to offer peace lamps to the elder sister?" Seeing that he was obviously so weak that he was about to fall, but he was still so stubborn, Wang Xiangniang was so anxious that she almost cried.

"No, I have to go myself." Wang Zimu lowered his eyes and said, "If you are not at ease, you can go with me." ”

At this time, Wang Zixian had not yet returned home, and there were no elders in the family except for the bedridden Zeng family, Wang Xiangniang really couldn't resist him who was extremely stubborn. In desperation, she had to agree.

After coming to the Temple of Mercy and Grace, just getting off the carriage and walking slowly to the Buddha hall, Wang Zimu had exhausted all his strength. Fortunately, with the support of his servants and subordinates, he did not fall to the ground. When he entered the Buddhist hall, several monks who were in charge of offering peace lamps couldn't help but look at him several times, as if sympathetic and puzzled. Some of the monks recognized this handsome young man not long ago, and immediately showed a look of shock.

As if unconscious, the prince fell on his knees on the futon, muttering prayers. After kneeling, he could barely straighten his body anymore, cold sweat had already wet his clothes, and there was no trace of blood on his face at all. As if he didn't realize it, he still pressed his forehead to the ground and continued to repeat the wish.

If someone listens carefully, they will find that he is actually not sober for a long time, sometimes mentioning Wang Luoniang, sometimes mentioning Princess Changning, and the wishes for the two of them have been completely confused. In addition, he has been thinking about the prince's dedication, and his guilt contains apologies, and his apologies are full of respect and hope.

Just as he was talking about this over and over again, a sigh suddenly came from behind him: "Idiot." ”

He didn't hear it, and kept repeating it. Master Xuanhui looked at him with lowered eyes, folded his hands, and said softly.

When the prince who had just left Miyagi after the examination saw Cao Shiro with an anxious face, an ominous premonition suddenly rose in his heart. He immediately said goodbye to the new students and made an appointment with them to meet again for the next time, and then asked in a low voice, "What happened?" If something happened to his family, how could he possibly go to a meeting in peace.

"Saburo...... San Langjun wants to become a monk! Cao Shilang was so anxious that he was covered in sweat, "As soon as he woke up, he said that he was going to the Temple of Mercy and Grace to offer incense and light a peace lamp for the eldest lady." As a result, after lighting the lamp, he passed out in the Buddhist hall. Master Xuanhui finally rescued him, and he said that he wanted to become a monk. The second lady cried and persuaded him for a long time, but he seemed to be iron-hearted, he didn't even say half a word, and kept reciting Buddhist scriptures in his mouth......"

Wang Zixian tightened his brows, turned his horse and went to the Temple of Mercy and Grace.

When he came to the ashram where the prince rested, and saw his brother, he suddenly felt that whatever he tried to persuade or say might be no longer necessary. The young man in front of him no longer had the high-spirited appearance of two or three months ago, as if he was forced to give up completely by one tragic thing after another, leaving only an empty skin.

The vicious face of his parents and Wang Ziling's despicable temperament were enough to make him miserable, and he was in a trance all day long, and he never came back to his senses; Princess Changning's helpless choice and painful suffering made matters worse, making him doubt his own existence; Wang Luoniang's disappearance finally broke his backbone completely, making him no longer able to bear all the one qiē - losing his loved ones one after another, and the guilt, self-blame, pain and helplessness in his heart made him finally lose himself.

Perhaps, that honest and kind young man will never come back.