Kang Li Anning sat on the ox cart in a daze, and it took a long time to realize the reality, and asked in a muttered voice: "Husband, have we lost all our efforts?" ”

Richard, who was holding the whip, sighed and swung the whip at the cow's butt fiercely.

The old cow "mooed" dissatisfiedly, and the cow's hooves sped up a little.

The unwillingness and disappointment on the faces of the hard-working couple were seen in the heart of the adopted son Wang Baobao, who put down the scroll in his hand and whispered tentatively to comfort: "Father, don't you often say that the eldest husband is determined to be in the world? Now that the emperor is acting absurdly, the officials are mediocre and incompetent, the people's grievances are boiling, and the chaos in various places is rising one after another, I am afraid that the world will soon be in chaos. ”

Richard Han sighed: "How can a father not know these truths? But when the world is in chaos, how many people should be homeless and their wives separated? I was determined to help the court, but I didn't have the power to return to the sky, and in the end it was still a bamboo basket to draw water. ”

"Baobao, look here."

Kang Li Anning, who was on the side, pointed to the scar on his face after answering, and said dejectedly: "For example, today's angry and resentful world is like this scar deeply engraved on this dynasty, this is pain, remorse, irreparable scars, and the wails of countless living beings. In turmoil, even if people with lofty ideals are dedicated to serving the country, how can they heal irreparable scars? ”

Wang Baobao was stunned, this was the first time Kang Li Anning had said something about the scar on his face, and he was shocked and muttered: "The child understands." ”

Richard was silent as he listened to his wife's words, and waved his whip again and again, trying his best to make the ox go as fast as possible, so as to end this humiliating journey home as soon as possible......

The Richards were expelled from the capital and rushed to their home in Yingzhou, Henan, unaware that greater turmoil awaited them at their destination.

No one would have thought that Han Shantong, who called himself "King Ming", would suddenly die mysteriously, so that under the intentional arrangement of Du Zundao and others, the news of his death was not publicized, but only sent a fast horse to summon Liu Futong, who was out, to recall.

Liu Futong and Han Lin'er were near Huanglinggang in the flood-stricken area, and as soon as they finished burying the stone figures used to incite people's hearts, they received the news of Han Shantong's death.

The heroic Liu Futong's eyes turned red instantly, and he grabbed the messenger's shirt and roared: "Tell me quickly, who killed Brother Han?" ”

The young Han Lin'er stood on the spot, not at all believing that his father had an accident.

The messenger's name is Han Yan'er, who joined the Ming Sect very early, because he is brave and straightforward, and extremely loyal to Han Shantong, so he is regarded as a confidant, and he is ordered to be responsible for investigating the movements of the Yuan soldiers in the territory north of Xuanwu Hall, and thus he was able to avoid the tragedy of Bailuzhuang.

Han Yan'er was pushed by Liu Futong and his feet were unstable, he fell to the ground, covered his face with his hands, and cried: "Brother Han gathered the sect members one after another in Bailuzhuang, and was detected by the Yuan soldiers, causing all the brothers in the village to be killed, and the group of Yuan soldiers ...... After the group of Yuan soldiers killed Brother Han, they also hung his body at the head of Yingzhou City. ”

This news was like a bolt from the blue for Han Lin'er, which made him overwhelmed, and he almost collapsed in a panic, but fortunately, Liu Futong quickly supported him and comforted: "Lin'er, be stronger, Brother Han has already taken up righteousness, you are the hope of our Mingjiao, you must take on the heavy responsibility!" ”

After that, he asked Han Yan'er, "What else do you have to lose?" What about my sister-in-law? ”

Han Yan'er wiped the tears from her face and sobbed: "Most of the henchmen loyal to Brother Han were not spared, and Lord Du Tan hid with the brothers who survived. ”

Liu Futong took a deep breath and turned around to call his cousin Liu Liu.

Although Liu Liu lacked ability, he was fortunately very loyal to his brother and Mingjiao, so Liu Futong often took him with him.

Hearing his brother's shout, Liu Liu hurriedly ran over and responded, "Big brother, what do you need me to do?" ”

Liu Futong said in a deep voice: "Brother Han has been killed, Xuanwu Hall must be in turmoil, I must rush back to Yingzhou immediately to investigate the situation." ”

immediately looked at Han Lin'er, who still hadn't come back to his senses, and then said: "The road ahead is unknown, you can't let Lin Er risk his life, you protect him to join his sister-in-law, and then escort their mother and son all the way south to Puning Temple on Wu'an Mountain in Raozhou." The presiding officer of the temple is my old friend, and I can trust it, and if the situation in the temple improves, I will send someone to find you back. ”

Han Lin'er cried and said, "Uncle, I want to avenge my father with my own hands, I won't leave!" ”

Liu Futong held his arm tightly and comforted: "The situation in the sect is unclear now, it is too dangerous. If something happens to you again, how can I be worthy of your father? If I also suffer misfortune here, you will go to the helm of Huizhou Road to find your aunt! ”

Han Lin'er was flustered and had no idea for a while, so she could only sobbed and agreed, and set off with Liu Liu.

After settling Han Lin'er, he turned around to face the roaring Yellow River, not letting others see his expression, the wind blew, and Liu Futong cried loudly.

After calming down and believing in God, he ordered to everyone: "Get on the horse, let's go to Yingzhou City first to take back the body of the sect leader!" ”

How could the crowd not?

The group galloped away, the sound of horses' hooves mixed with the roar of the Yellow River behind them, as if playing an impassioned sad song......

In a stronghold in Yingshang County, Du Zundao was sitting peacefully in the house with several henchmen.

At this time, Du Zundao, who would rather give up his official position than think about the people, was no longer visible, and turned into an extremely ruthless poisoner, and even several of his henchmen did not dare to face his eyes at this moment.

The original intention of killing people with a knife was to let the Yuan soldiers get rid of Han Shantong as much as possible, but the result was that Du Zundao arranged for someone to kill Han Shantong and his henchmen first, and then called the Yuan soldiers.

Although the result was the same, the meaning behind these two methods was different, and several henchmen couldn't help but shudder when they remembered the tragic situation in the house that day, and didn't dare to continue to think deeply.

Du Zundao, who was sitting in the first place, enjoyed the appearance of his subordinates being afraid of him, and he couldn't help but wonder if the Supreme Emperor sitting in the palace also liked this feeling.

Du Zundao took a sip of tea, curled the corners of his mouth and smiled, and asked softly, "Have you done everything you were told?" ”

"Don't worry, after the Yuan soldiers took Han Shantong's corpse away, Bailuzhuang was burned by a fire, and there was nothing left."

Du Zundao nodded, "Good job, have you found out the whereabouts of Wen Xuan and Han Lingyue?" ”

Several henchmen looked at each other when they heard this, and replied, "Not yet, we are still trying our best to search...... However, the brother who has a branch said that someone has indeed inquired about your whereabouts recently, and the two of them must still be in the realm of Xuanwu Hall. ”