Chapter 38: Death
This is not the first time Cersei has faced death head-on.
In her memory, there were children who starved to death, and there were old people who froze to death.
But there has never been a time when she has been so heartbroken because of one thing.
She looked up and gasped for breath, tears streaming uncontrollably.
She knew in her heart that she had to leave this place. Jade had shed too much blood, and Lin Huaijin would soon follow the bloodstains.
But she didn't want to move.
She stared blankly at the sky, the sun had risen, and the warm early summer sun passed through the forest and sprinkled on the cold corpse of the jade, bathing her in a layer of golden light, so dazzling, so warm.
She had secretly vowed to do everything in her power to protect the people she loved. But after all, he couldn't fight against fate.
Sure enough, no one close to her ended well.
The sound of rustling sounded from behind, and he looked up at his blood-stained face and remained motionless.
When she didn't have anything before, she didn't know how painful it was to lose what she had and what she had. In just one night, the dream came to naught. The man who is in love with him leads the army to chase him, the mother and brother who want to get along well are missing, and the person who wants to cherish dies in front of him.
It's good if she's dead. She is an ominous person, Wutong is really right, and she avoids her like a snake and scorpion.
"County Lord!" Yuan 19 knelt in front of her.
He looked at him a little stunned.
Yuan Shijiu's Xuanyi was torn several times, revealing bloody wounds. He described his embarrassment, his expression changing from panic to anxiety, and he looked at him worriedly, as if he did not feel the pain of the wound.
Only then did Cerse realize that Yuan Shijiu was just a young man with a green face, and he would also panic.
She suddenly calmed down, and the blood seemed to rush back to her limbs.
She staggered to her feet, staggered a few steps, and moved her sore-numbed legs: "Let's go deeper." ”
Cersei leaned down, wiped the blood from Jade's face with her sleeve, and took one last look at her.
It is the girl in her best years who lies quietly on the greenery, the corners of her lips are slightly hooked, and a touch of ease is left between her eyebrows, not at all like the indifference she pretends to be on weekdays.
Cersei straightened up and turned around, Yuan Shijiu followed behind her, silent.
How she wished it was a dream. When they opened their eyes, Yan Cao was still chattering, and Jade still let others bully them with an indifferent expression.
Cersei gritted his teeth and turned around to support Yuan Shijiu, Yuan Shijiu shrank for a moment, but didn't dodge.
"Earlier, I thought that I could hear the sound of you walking, but I just realized that something was wrong, was it so badly injured?" Cersei held him hard, careful not to touch his wounds.
Yuan Shijiu lowered his eyes and reluctantly went to the depths of the forest: "The subordinates are incompetent, and they failed to protect His Highness and the imperial grandson. ”
Cersei's eyes were dark, and he pinched himself desperately, and stood against Yuan Shijiu for a long time before he could stand. She sighed and said no more. With the strength of a few people, it is not easy to fight against the elite of 100 people, and it is not easy to stay alive.
I don't know how long I walked, and there was a faint rumbling sound of water.
Yuan Shijiu's eyes darkened: "There is a waterfall in front!" ”
Stunned. The waterfall is turbulent, unlike ordinary rivers and streams. Yuan 19 was injured and couldn't swim in the water, so they could only walk along the shore, afraid that they would be caught up in a while.
Cirthi said dejectedly: "You go, what they want is me, and it has nothing to do with you." ”
Yuan Shijiu shook his head: "The Yuan family has guarded the orthodox dragon vein for generations, and the task of the subordinates is to protect you, and it is the supreme honor of the subordinates to die for you." You are here, your subordinates still have the meaning of life, if you are not there, your subordinates will not even be able to die with peace of mind. ”
Cersei was about to persuade again, but suddenly saw Yuan Shijiu's expression was solemn, straightened up, and dragged her behind him.
Cersei's body stiffened, and when he turned his head to look, there were already many more colored figures in the green shade.
The clothes were dazzlingly red and dazzling yellow in the sunlight, and in an instant they burned his eyes.
Her gaze swept over their faces with hatred, noting every grim face, and finally landed on Lin Huaijin's face.
The boy had not slept all night, but he was not tired, but his face was a little pale, and he was still handsome. In the eyes of Cersei, it looks like a ghost.
Lin Huaijin took a step forward, and Yuan Shijiu slowly pulled out the long sword from his waist and pointed at him from afar. Several Yulin troops neatly drew their bows, pointing directly at Yuan Nineteen, ready to go.
Lin Huaijin looked at the green shirt exposed behind Yuan Shijiu, which was still the dress of the maid in the house.
Lin Huaijin thought of the jade she had just found, her heart ached, and her voice softened: "Cersei, the abolished princess and others have been punished, you have never had any contact with them, and you are an orphan girl." You believe me, come with me, I will intercede for you, and swear to protect your life. ”
Cersei looked at him with red eyes, and the eyes that had once looked at him with longing reflected hatred: "Your father, help them kill my father!" You, you killed my mother and brother again! Why do you think I'll go with you? ”
Lin Huaijin unconsciously took a step forward, Yuan Shijiu's brows moved slightly, and the sword in his hand flew in front of Lin Huaijin's eyes in an instant.
Lin Huaijin hurriedly retreated, and the blade of the sword still swept over his shoulder, splashing a bead of blood. The sound of breaking the sky behind him sounded, and several belated arrow feathers were swept to the ground by Yuan Shijiu.
Lin Huaijin saw that she was indifferent, and her face turned cold: "Lord Langhuan, I'm afraid you don't have a choice today." ”
Cersei bit her lower lip and stared at him fiercely, her big eyes full of resentment.
Suddenly, she let out a long laugh: "Don't have a choice? I'm afraid not! ”
She took a few steps back and stood at the water's edge. There was a rushing stream of water underneath her feet, and the splash of water splashed her shoes.
Lin Huaijin's face changed greatly: "That guard, quickly hold her!" ”
Yuan Shijiu glanced back at her, and felt in a trance when he saw him smile. The smile was so shallow that it disappeared in the blink of an eye, making Cersei dazzled.
"The subordinates only obey the orders of the county lord."
Yuan Nineteen said proudly.
She pursed her lips and smiled, like an innocent girl, but the blood on her face obscured her purity.
She took a step back and stepped into the water, which instantly carried her down and swept her into the center of the river.
At the last glance, she saw Yuan Shijiu throw his sword and fly down, clutching her hand tightly. Lin Huaijin threw herself on the shore and stretched out her hand in vain.
The water was a little cold, diluting the hot blood on her head. She smiled pleasantly.
It can be over.
Mother, brother, jade.
I've come to you.