Last night, it rained again, mixed with a bone-eating cold wind, although there was no big movement, but everyone still silently added another layer of clothing.

The sky is blue and the leaves are white, and the rain is cloudy and smoky. As soon as the day dawned, a carriage left Cilu City and headed for the Fenglei Temple in the west of the city.

Because of the rain, the mountain road is not easy to walk, the carriage is very slow, deep in the mountains, birds are constantly singing, and occasionally a few howls can be heard.

Just after the hour, the carriage finally entered the mountain, and the monks in the temple had already gotten up early. Although there were many people, no one made a noise.

Before arriving at the gate of the temple, Liu Tangyue had already heard the sound of chanting, which was long and long.

Xiao Rou lifted the curtain and looked, there were layers of white mist in the deep mountains, obscuring her vision, and she didn't know where the carriage went.

After another three quarters of an hour, the carriage finally stopped, and the guard who drove the carriage said respectfully, "Miss, we have arrived. ”

Hearing this, Liu Tangyue opened her eyes, got up and got out of the carriage.

Xiao Rou hurriedly came over to help her put on the moon-white cloak, and took the oil-paper umbrella from the secret guard.

Liu Tangyue looked at the mountain gate, turned around and took the wine and umbrella in Xiao Rou's hand: "I'll go by myself, the weather is cold, you go to the temple stove room to ask for a bowl of hot porridge to drink." ”

After speaking, the three of them scattered, and Liu Tangyue carried the wine and walked along a narrow path next to the temple.

On both sides of the path are tall plane trees, and although the leaves have fallen, you can see the branches scattered and coiled, which has a unique flavor.

Further in, at the end of the trail is a steep staircase with a layer of shiny pebbles attached to it, and now it is raining, which is extremely thrilling, and if you are not careful, you may fall down the mountain.

Liu Tangyue stretched out her hand to hold on to the railing, without squinting, and walked up step by step, and when she reached the top of the mountain, when she saw a small courtyard, she finally showed a smile,

The gate of the courtyard is semi-open, leaving a passage for one person to enter and exit. From here, you can see curling smoke rising from the house.

Liu Tangyue accepted the umbrella and knocked on the wooden door. Half an hour passed, and no one came out.

Liu Tangyue paused for a moment and knocked on the door again.

The rain fell in the woods, and the sound was instantly amplified several times.

Another quarter of an hour passed, and there were still no footsteps,

Liu Tangyue chuckled, then opened the umbrella, and stood at the door fixedly waiting,

After waiting for an hour, Liu Tangyue's face turned red, her hands were numb, and even the qi that came out of Ha turned white.

Suddenly, there was a sound of pushing the door, and finally there was a sound of footsteps, Liu Tangyue snorted coldly, and then put on a smile and waited.

After a while, a gray shirt was revealed from inside, followed by a very majestic face, the hair of the person who came was pale, and the hair was all neatly combed on the top of the head, pinned with a wooden hairpin, which looked fairy-like, but the face was sharp, and there was a little more ruthlessness.

"Who are you?"

The old man asked aloud, his tone cold.

Liu Tangyue saluted respectfully: "It's the Liu family who came down here, because I came to leave Lucheng to play, my grandfather asked me to come and see his old friend, I think you are Mr. Xu."

When Xu Yibai heard this, his brows furrowed: "The Liu family? Liu Qinghang, that old guy called you? How did you know I was here? ”

"It's true that his old man called me here, as for why I know that you are here, of course I came to smell the wine, I heard that Mr. Xu is a wine fairy, this is a hundred miles, but where there is a good wine, there is you."

Liu Tangyue said, picked up the white jade wine jar in his hand and shook it.

Xu Yibai stroked his beard, and then Liu Tangyue entered the courtyard.

The yard is simply furnished, with a few failed osmanthus trees and two well-cultivated small gardens.

Entering the main house, Liu Tangyue did not squint, and sat down with Xu Yibai.

"I'm just a useless person in the deep mountains and old forests, waiting to die of old age, and it's worth his concern?"

Xu Yibai poured himself a cup of freshly boiled tea, his words were light, but he was not surprised by Liu Tangyue's sudden visit.

Liu Tangyue said with a smile: "Mr. Xu said that you were one of the best romantic people back then, and now although you are hidden in the mountains and forests, your reputation left outside has not faded at all." You are not only a close friend of your grandfather, but also a celestial person respected by our juniors. ”

When Xu Yibai heard this, he raised his eyebrows lightly: "Best friend? You can understand that the best friends in his mouth are all people who are about to enter the earth, and they have lived for most of their lives, and they have not seen each other for more than 20 years. If you look at it or not, it's true or false when you think about it, and the twists and turns in it can't be understood. ”

Liu Tangyue watched the pale white mist on the cup slowly dissipate, and sighed: "My grandfather is not in good health, he fell ill more than ten years ago, and sometimes he is stupid in his dreams, and only the name of Mr. Xu is in his mouth, which shows that even if he has not seen him for more than 20 years, this deep feeling has not faded in the slightest." ”

Xu Yibai was silent until the tea in his hand was cold, and then he said: "The past is unbearable, the good and the bad have gone with the wind, and now I am just an old man in the mountains, who lives a leisurely life, and the wanton in the past has nothing to do with me." ”

When Liu Tangyue heard this, she smiled and said: "Mr. Xu's words are reasonable, everything only depends on the present dynasty, even if it is a loved one who once depended on each other, it is possible that they will part ways, and even worse, they may be clearly distinguished, standing at both ends of heaven and earth." One wrong step is a wrong step, and some things are always in a thought. ”

A cold wind blew outside the house, slowly blowing away the heat that had accumulated in the house.

Xu Yibai's eyes froze: "You came today, did you really just stop by to see me?" ”

"Mr. Xu is really powerful."

After speaking, Liu Tangyue took out a simple white jade true dragon jade pendant from her waist and put it on the table.

Xu Yibai stared at the jade pendant for a long time before he said, "This thing, he asked you to give it to me?" ”

Liu Tangyue nodded: "Now that Yuanling has a new monarch, looking at it, the Kyushu Continent, all the lakes and seas, are stable and smooth, and the country and the people are safe, isn't this exactly the scene you and your grandfather want to see?" ”

"The new does not mean that it is the most suitable, if you are confused by the small profit in front of you, the great virtue hidden behind it will definitely be buried. Why do you want to do such a thing? ”

Both of them had something to say, and for a while, the tip of the needle was against Mai Mang, and no one could convince anyone.

"My grandfather used to say that heaven and earth have their own laws, and everything develops naturally. Everything is the best arrangement, if you take advantage of the trick and try to change your life against the sky, you will definitely be counterattacked, and in the end, I am afraid that the gains will outweigh the losses, harming yourself and the people in the world. ”

Xu Yibai was furious when he heard this: "What has been counterattacked!" He just didn't dare! And I am willing to be Zhuge Liang, who is the first soldier, even if I am broken, one day, the world will understand my good intentions. Chicks are not destined to be on par with eagles. ”

The wind and thunder surged, a thunderclap sounded in the sky, the clouds quickly gathered together, and the drizzle, which had been lingering for several days, suddenly fell with great sound.

"Three months ago, Chongshan Dao entered the Central Plains from the south, and they used cruel methods, brutalizing countless teenagers and girls, and making medicine puppets. If Mr. Xu really thinks it's nothing, then I haven't been here today, and you can't see this jade pendant and lose it. If the people are not at peace, the country will not be at peace. The people are the people, and the king is light. Gentleman, how should it be? Mr. Xu should know better than me. ”

Xu Yibai clenched his fists, and his body began to tremble slightly: "Pain is always temporary, there will always be countless sacrifices in national security, and we will always remember it." ”

When Liu Tangyue heard this, her face finally turned cold, and she squinted her eyes and said, "What if they just want to live well?" No one is willing to sacrifice. Especially this meaningless sacrifice that is only to satisfy the selfish desires of others. You can't be Zhuge Liang who reaches the sky, and I am not Liu Bei who looks at the thatched house, the Tao is not the same, the meaning of my grandfather calling me, I think you understand it in your heart. No matter what you think, the Yanagi family just wants to know your options. ”

Xu Yibai's expression was erratic, and the frightened birds outside the house flew in a hurry, and his heart was disturbed.

"I... My choice has remained the same from beginning to end. The four princes were weak and sickly, and they couldn't suppress the evil spirit in the court. If Yuan Ling wants to be truly strong, someone must stand up. ”

Liu Tangyue snorted coldly: "Although the four princes are weak and sickly, there is still a King Yong'an, and his ability and means are definitely no longer under King An, what is the future of this Yuan Ling, no one knows now, and don't forget, there is also a ghost Shura who is ready to move in this martial arts, you are not afraid of the snipe and the clam fighting, and the fisherman will profit?" Although my Liu family is neutral, it has never been tilted in the world for hundreds of years, from beginning to end, the Liu family only wishes for the peace of the country and the people, if it really comes to the end, the Liu family will naturally choose Shun Kangdi without hesitation. Besides..."

Speaking of this, Liu Tangyue narrowed her eyes and continued: "Besides, you are a member of the Xu family, and Xu Xiu's predecessors did their best to let the Xu family stand at the top, not so that one day, the Xu family's sword will be against the people. The relationship between you and the Xu family is unclear, and it can be said that it affects the whole body. Do you really want to see the Xu family fall in your hands? If the Xu family really had two hearts, King Yong'an would not let him exist. My grandfather asked me to come, just because I miss the old feelings, and I don't want to see you take a wrong step, so that you, the Xu family, and the people of the world will fall into the abyss. ”

Xu Yibai was dumbfounded, and for a while, he had nothing to refute. Liu Tangyue picked up the already cold and biting tea on the table, took a sip of tea, and said with a smile: "The words have come to this, I won't say much about today, thank you Mr. Xu for your hospitality, Tang Yue still has something to do, so I will leave." ”

As she spoke, Liu Tangyue had already gotten up, saluted Xu Yibai, and walked outside the house.

"Wait, you go back and tell him that I will accept this jade pendant."

Liu Tangyue breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, quickly turned around, and saluted again: "The old gentleman is for the country and the people, his heart is clear, and the world can be learned." ”