In this kind of mutual tilting of officials in ancient times, one side gained power, and the other side lost power; To the counterpart, one side loses power, and the other side gains power. It's like a turn-based game, you sing and we appear, the cycle of cause and effect, retribution is unhappy, in fact, no one will always be happy, no one will always be unlucky.

Jin Yiwei commanded Liu Shouyou to receive a report letter from Yu Shenxing, knowing that this was a clash between factions, but he was still unwilling to let go of this opportunity. By the time he arrived at Murong's house, his main target, Yan Xufeng, had already been buried in the flames, but this did not mean that the matter was over, on the contrary, this was just the beginning.

Yu Shenxing used the information I gathered, coupled with the great opportunity of Yan Xufeng's death and leaving behind evidence and handles, to attribute all the previous suppression of the conservatives to the reformers to political and political framing - and after a thorough investigation of Yan Xufeng's home, he did find a lot of forged evidence, which further confirmed this assertion.

Yu Shenxing and Wang Guoguang believe that this opportunity must not be missed, let alone stop there. As a result, while the reformers reactivated their own officials, they also fabricated many accusations against conservative officials, which were added to the "relics" of Yan Xufeng.

As a result, many conservative officials were dismissed from their positions and imprisoned. Some of them are truly guilty, some are unwarranted, and some are innocent and unjust. But who cares?

There's no right or wrong in this wrestling, is there?

Li Zaixing was soon reinstated, and he could even be said to be the first, because he was the highest official who was overthrown in the previous stage, and conclusive evidence was also found from Yan Xufeng's correspondence.

When I saw Li Zaixing and Hua Mei again, it was in the mourning hall of the Li Mansion – this mourning hall was set up for Mrs. Li. When I arrived, it was night, and there were no outsiders in the Li Mansion, only the Li family's father and daughter and servants remained, guarding Mrs. Li's coffin and silently burning paper money.

When I entered, Li Zaixing raised his head, looked at me, nodded, and pointed to the mat beside Hua Mei.

I sighed and took off my black cloak, revealing a plain white underneath. Slowly kneeling side by side with Hua Mei, I grabbed the placket of my clothes, tore off a strip of white cloth with a "stab" sound, and silently tied it on my head.

Hua Mei was already crying without tears, just bowing her head and burning paper money. I didn't know what to say, so I burned it with her. After burning for a while, the paper money in hand was all burned, and Hua Mei just sat silently and did not speak.

I didn't know how to persuade her, so I knelt before the spirit with her. After a long time, Li Zaixing called me gently, I raised my head to look at him, and when I saw his eyes, I stood up, sighed, and followed him to the door.

Tonight's moonlight is bright and clean, and the cool breeze is gusting, and the people who blow are chilling all over, and there seems to be a kind of cold that penetrates the heart. Li Zaixing let out a long sigh and touched his pocket, but found a Havana cigar that I had given him!

Seeing this, I quickly took out the hyacinth, lit it a few times, and lit a cigarette for him. He took out another one, and although I didn't smoke, I felt panicked at this time, so I lit one too, and accompanied him to take a puff or a sip.

"Thanks to you this time! Qilan. After a long time, Li Zaixing suddenly said: "I have heard everything that happened to Yu Shenxing. You've done a good job! worthy of being the descendant of Zhang Jiangling! ”

I smiled wryly, didn't make a sound, and shook my head slightly. To be honest, I don't think there's anything to be proud of. If I could, I would rather the Li family be safe and sound, without so much suffering, and Mrs. Li would not have to die like this.

Li Zaixing took a heavy puff of his cigar, choked and coughed a few times, and even choked on tears, so he couldn't tell whether he was crying or laughing: "It's a pity that I didn't see Feng Cai!" She won't see it anymore! ”

As he spoke, he took a few more puffs and choked back to tears......

I know that Feng Cai is Mrs. Li's maiden name. Since she married Li Zaixing at the age of sixteen, the two have been very affectionate and have never really turned their faces. In the past 30 years, the two have been in love with each other, carefully caring for their home, loving their husbands, and the young Li Huamei.

There was once an elder in the family who mentioned that Li Zaixing should take a concubine in order to give birth to a boy so that he could inherit the Li family's family business. Li Zaixing was unwilling, he said every time that if he had a son in his life, he would have one with Feng Cai. If not, having a girl is enough.

So the two have relied on each other for so many years, and they really love each other. I thought that I could grow old, but this time people and ghosts took different paths, and they never saw each other again, only a portrait and some clothes and objects remained.

Li Zaixing lowered his head and held a pair of bracelets, looked at them silently for a while, and suddenly asked me: "Qilan, what are your plans in the future?" Do you still want to go to sea? ”

I was silent for a moment and nodded. I can't lie on this issue.

Li Zaixing asked me, "Why don't you come back?" Although the court is not clean now, the two sides are evenly matched, and it is the time for talents like you to show their talents. Why run away from overseas? ”

I glanced at Li Zaixing and said in a deep voice: "I am deeply tired of this officialdom, and I have thought about this road repeatedly. Uncle doesn't have to persuade me anymore. Of course, maybe one day, I'll come back when I'm tired of being out there! ”

Saying that, I sighed and said, "Here, either you kill me, or I kill you, there is no moment of absolute peace!" All I think about at any time is to protect myself and destroy the enemy, but what's the point of living like this? ”

Li Zaixing said abruptly: "What about the future?" Will you be out there for the rest of your life? ”

I looked up at the moon in the sky, sighed, and said, "Peace of mind is home!" In fact, as long as you are happy, no matter where you go, what can't you do? ”

Li Zaixing nodded and said, "What about Huamei?" What did she do? ”

I was silent. I don't know how to answer.

Hua Mei promised me before, she wanted to go to me and stay with me, no matter where I was. But now. The family has changed drastically, can she still go with me with joy and joy as before?

I can't answer that question for her.

At this moment, Hua Mei's voice came from behind him: "I want to go to sea!"

Li Zaixing and I turned back together, but saw Hua Mei, dressed in plain white, coming behind us. She looked at me and whispered, "You're late."

Li Zaixing frowned, and said unhappily: "Huamei! Don't talk nonsense! You're tired, go get some rest! ”

Hua Mei shook her head and said, "No! I'm going to say! I should have taken my mother with me! You should have come to pick us up and leave this land of right and wrong! Otherwise, my mother won't die......"

I was about to speak, but Li Zaixing interrupted: "Qilan is not to blame for this matter!" I know you're sad, and I'm sad, but people have to be reasonable! Don't blame! ”

Hua Mei looked up at Tiandao: "My mother used to say that she wanted to go out for a walk, and she didn't want to be a cat in such a square yard all the time." But now, I can't go anywhere......"

As she spoke, she closed her eyes slightly, and tears welled up again. We just stayed with her quietly. When she opened her eyes again, she whispered again: "I want to go to sea!" I'm going to take my mother and take her around! ”

Li Zaixing said unhappily: "Don't mess around! You are a girl's family, you should marry well when you meet a good family, why go out and go crazy? ”

Hua Mei stared at Li Zaixing and asked, "Is it like my mother?"

Li Zaixing, who was choked by this sentence, was speechless for a long time, and Hua Mei continued to ask: "Like a mother, guarding this courtyard all your life?" Living a life you don't enjoy? ”

Li Zaixing said angrily: "Nonsense! Your mother and I are very happy in this life, and we are both lucky to have each other! How can you slander my relationship with your mother like this? ”

Hua Mei shouted: "What if the relationship is good? Didn't she just end up depressed for emotional reasons? Knowing this, if she was more ruthless and not so infatuated, would she at least be able to live? ”

Li Zaixing was speechless, and after a long sigh, he slowly closed his eyes. Tears also welled up in my eyes......

I suddenly felt like I shouldn't be standing here. Hua Mei is in pain, she can't think rationally. And Li Zaixing understands things very well, and he doesn't need my persuasion.

In this matter, objectively speaking, I have a clear conscience. Being in officialdom, defeating the enemy, or being defeated by the enemy, is something that should have been psychologically prepared for a long time ago. In fact, it's the same when I go to sea, maybe a big wave, there will be no tomorrow, no one is the same, isn't it?

And after I heard about it, I rushed back as soon as possible, and solved the biggest problem at the lowest cost. I am a person, not a god, and there is no way to predict the prophet, nor to raise people from the dead, nor to be omniscient and omnipotent!

But how should I deal with this situation? The father and daughter are in pain of losing their loved ones at this time. I can't do anything but accompany them silently, or bear some and share some for them.

"Huamei, come with me! I'll take you out to sea! I gently stroked Hua Mei's hair and whispered.

She shook her head lightly and said with a wry smile, "No! I'm going to bring my mother with me! I'm going to keep her company! ”

After speaking, he looked up at me and said, "Qilan, if you are next to me, I will definitely be distracted." I don't want that! ”

She gently took my hand and smiled, "Give me some time and let me go for a walk!" When I'm calmed down, I'll definitely go to you, okay? ”

I would love to tell her, no! But I couldn't say it. Since she wants to be willful, and since this can make her happy, then I will give her freedom and happiness!

I nodded and said softly, "If you want to go to sea, as long as your uncle has no opinion, you can go." However, the sea is very dangerous, so I will find some experienced navigators to accompany you! Also, I'll pick the best boat for you. ”

Hua Mei shook her head and said, "No need! Uncle Yang Heean is the best navigator! It's enough to have him with me! I have a boat, it's not big, but it's my own! ”

Seeing that she repeatedly rejected my wishes, I was actually a little angry in my heart. When a loved one dies, it will be uncomfortable for anyone to change, but is it really right to be angry with others like this?

It's not surprising that I rushed back from Dongying all the way to solve the life-and-death problem of the Li family, and I didn't get any praise, but at least I shouldn't have been treated like this!

So I turned my head slightly, looked at Li Zaixing and said, "Uncle, what should you do?"

Li Zaixing seemed to be ten years old in an instant, he took a puff of his cigar silently, shook his head and said, "My daughter was raised by myself." What she wants to do, she must do. So...... I'll go on a trip as a mother and daughter! Alas...... This is also my fate! ”

As he spoke, he took another heavy puff on his cigar and waved his hand, "Let's go!" Let's go! Out of sight is pure! ”

I nodded and said lightly: "Since that's the case, then I won't say more!" Uncle, Hua Mei, my identity is sensitive, and it is inconvenient to stay here for a long time, so I will go back to the dock first. I have three days to attend to. When my aunt is out of the funeral, I'm leaving! ”

After speaking, I bowed my hand to Li Zaixing, and said loudly: "Then the junior will leave first!" When the aunt is at the funeral, the younger generation will come! If you go to the place where you are used by the younger generations, you can send someone to the port No. 3 pier at any time to inform you, and Qilan will arrive! ”

After saying that, he went away.

Whoever forsakes me will not remain in the day of yesterday; Those who disturb my heart will have many troubles today. I'm not a saint, so since you're leaving, let's go.

Hello! Good bye!