Chapter 272: Wake up from a dream and be heartbroken
No one knew the real reason why Lu Yu called this palace Tianyu Palace, and more people just felt that this name echoed Lu Yu's own name. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
And since the Tianyu Palace was built, Lu Yu often stood here alone, silently looking at the north.
Just like now.
Again, no one knew what Lu Yu was looking at when he was standing there.
In the huge Tianyu Palace, there is only Lu Yu alone, and there is not even a person to serve around.
This is the forbidden land of Wanwu Valley, without Lu Yu's permission, no one is allowed to step on the Tianyu Palace for half a step, otherwise there will be no mercy.
This was the first order issued by Lu Yu on the day of the completion of the Tianyu Palace. At that time, after hearing about Lu Yu's large-scale construction of Tianyu Palace, many people secretly prepared for a long time, in order to congratulate Lu Yu on the day of the completion of Tianyu Palace, in order to express their loyalty.
But these people were all blocked by Lu Yu's cold order. Not to mention entering the Tianyu Palace, they were driven back without even seeing the gate of the Tianyu Palace.
Lu Yu also said something extraordinarily at that time, this order is valid for everyone, from the elder hall master to the ordinary disciples, no one can disobey this order.
At the same time as this strange order was issued, all the people responsible for the construction of Tianyu Palace were also given a gag order by Lu Yu, who dared to leak a word about Tianyu Palace to the outside world and exterminate the Nine Clans.
With Lu Yu's identity, status, and power as the valley lord of Wanwu Valley at that time, no one would doubt Lu Yu's determination. Those sect disciples and craftsmen who were in charge of building the Heavenly Feather Palace were all tight-lipped about this matter, and no matter how others coerced and lured, they didn't dare to say any information about the Heavenly Feather Palace.
Gradually, Tianyu Palace became a term that everyone in Wanwu Valley talked about. Its mystery has attracted the attention of countless people, and even people outside the Ten Thousand Witch Valley know that there is a place called Tianyu Palace, and they all want to go in and find out what is inside.
However, Lu Yu's order and ruthlessness became an insurmountable moat, lying in front of Tianyu Palace, blocking everyone's footsteps.
Because of the fear of Lu Yu's majesty, no one dared to investigate this taboo because of their curiosity.
Tianyu Palace has stood there for twenty years, and no one has ever dared to disturb it. This also allows Lu Yu to stay in the Tianyu Palace with confidence, so that Lu Yu can quietly look at the north like this every day.
Ever since he lived in Tianyu Palace, Lu Yu has been like this every day. Twenty years later, he clearly remembers how long he had watched like this. It's also getting clearer and clearer that I can look at it like this for a long time.
This may be the reason why I have become more and more worried during this time.
"Yu'er!"
Just when Lu Yu had been standing there for nearly two hours, the sun had gradually set to the west, and only the last bit of afterglow remained, a call sounded from behind Lu Yu.
Lu Yu turned around, looked at the woman standing in front of him, and smiled.
"Mother, you're here. ”
Aside from Lu Yu, Xue Wanqiu was the only one who was allowed to enter and leave the Tianyu Palace freely. Every day at this time, Xue Wanqiu would come to Tianyu Palace to sit with Lu Yu for a while and have a conversation.
Why is this happening, why do you stick to such a habit every day? The specific reason Xue Wanqiu can't say, but she feels that she should do it.
"Mother, sit down. ”
Lu Yu pulled Xue Wanqiu to sit down, and at the same time quickly poured a cup of fragrant tea for Xue Wanqiu.
This pot of fragrant tea was prepared in advance, and the timing was also accurate, and when Xue Wanqiu came, it was brewed just right.
For Lu Yu's tea art, Xue Wanqiu is also full of praise. A pot of tea every day has also become a tacit understanding between their mother and son.
After twenty years, Xue Wanqiu is no longer the beautiful woman she was back then. Although his face has not changed much, the ruthless years have left clear traces of himself, and crow's feet have appeared on Xue Wanqiu's face, and the original black and bright three thousand green silks have also added some gray hair.
But fortunately, even though the years have left some traces, my mother is still so beautiful.
At this time, Lu Yu is no longer a young man who was still a little immature at the beginning, after decades of polishing, Lu Yu's face has more vicissitudes that have never been seen before. However, this vicissitudes not only did not damage his handsomeness, but also made Lu Yu a lot more majestic.
Over the past few decades, whether it is Xue Wanqiu or Lu Yu, they have changed a lot. The only thing that has not changed may be the mother-son relationship between them, whose blood is thicker than water.
Xue Wanqiu watched Lu Yu carefully make tea for herself, her eyes full of kindness and satisfaction.
It seems that for Xue Wanqiu, being able to drink a sip of tea concocted by Lu Yu herself is the happiest thing in her life.
"Mother, please..."
Lu Yu put the brewed tea into Xue Wanqiu's hands with both hands. Xue Wanqiu took it with one hand, put it to her mouth and took a sip gently, and a fragrance suddenly filled her entire mouth.
"Mother, how is it?"
"Not bad!"
These few lines of dialogue are almost what the mother and son must say every day after they meet. Xue Wanqiu could drink a sip of Lu Yu's tea, and Lu Yu could hear Xue Wanqiu's praise, and both of them felt satisfied in their hearts.
Xue Wanqiu put down the teacup in her hand and turned her head to look at the furnishings around her, her eyes were full of inquiry, as if this Tianyu Palace, which she had been to countless times, could give her a new surprise every time.
Lu Yu naturally saw the changes in Xue Wanqiu, and said with a smile: "Mother, what do you think of here?"
"No matter how many times you watch it, it's amazing every time. Is this where you've always lived?"
Lu Yu shook his head and said, "It's not all the time, I encountered a little accident at the beginning, and my life was a little worse." Later, it slowly got better. ”
"It's good to get better. You don't have to worry, some things will always get better and better. Xue Wanqiu looked at Lu Yu and said, "Although the conditions here are a little worse than your previous ones, they can shelter from the wind and rain." Do you feel okay living here now?"
"It's okay. Lu Yu said vaguely: "After going through those things, I don't care about these things anymore." Like you said, it's a sheltered place to shelter from the elements. Whether it is daily life or cultivation, there is no delay. ”
The Tianyu Palace established by Lu Yu was different from any building in Wanwu Valley. It completely imitates the construction of Tianyu Palace in reality, whether it is the overall structure or internal layout, or even the position of tables, chairs and benches, it is exactly the same as the Tianyu Palace of Jiuxuan Palace.
This is the truth of the Tianyu Palace that Lu Yu has been hiding for twenty years, a building that completely belongs to the Nine Xuan Palace. Even on the main hall of Tianyu Palace, there is an inscription of Xuanmu Zhenren.
It looks exactly like it looks in real life.
"The best place to say this place is the chrysanthemum in front of the courtyard. ”
Lu Yu pointed to the flower bed outside, and said with an inviting smile: "Mother, how do you feel about that flower bed? It's better than the flower valley that my father made for you." ”
Xue Wanqiu said with a smile: "What Yu'er prepared for her mother is naturally not comparable to your father's reckless man." This is the most beautiful chrysanthemum my mother has ever seen. ”
After receiving Xue Wanqiu's praise, Lu Yu laughed like a child: "It's good if my mother likes it." ”
At this moment, Lu Yu is no longer the dominating valley lord of Wanwu Valley, just an ordinary child who is coquettish in front of his mother.
This time of day is the happiest moment for Lu Yu in the past few decades.
The mother and son sat there like this, sipping fragrant tea and chatting about each other, looking happy.
It wasn't until the pot of tea bottomed out, and it wasn't until the sun sank in the west and the stars occupied the sky that Xue Wanqiu stood up and turned around and left as usual.
"Yu'er, rest early, I'll go back first. ”
Just when Xue Wanqiu had just turned around, Lu Yu suddenly stopped Xue Wanqiu.
"Mother, wait a minute. ”
Xue Wanqiu stopped, turned around again, and looked at Lu Yu with a puzzled expression: "Yu'er, is there anything else?"
Lu Yu nodded, looking at Xue Wanqiu with a somewhat complicated expression: "I have something to say, and I want to talk to my mother." ”
"Is there anything you can't say tomorrow?" Xue Wanqiu smiled, why did Lu Yu still play such a child's temper today: "It's so late now, Yu'er, you should also rest." ”
Lu Yu shook his head and said firmly: "No, I have to make these words clear to my mother now." Otherwise, we won't be able to wait for tomorrow. ”
Xue Wanqiu looked at Lu Yu's stubborn appearance, and seemed to understand something from Lu Yu's face, a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes, but she still obeyed Lu Yu's words and sat back again.
"Okay, Yu'er. If you have anything to say, just tell your mother. ”
Lu Yu took two deep breaths and sat back opposite Xue Wanqiu, but he didn't seem to dare to face Xue Wanqiu, his eyes kept drifting.
Seeing that Lu Yu was a little nervous, Xue Wanqiu smiled lightly and comforted Lu Yu: "Yu'er, don't feel embarrassed. If you have anything to say, just say it, do you think your mother will blame you?"
Hearing Xue Wanqiu's words, Lu Yu was shocked, and then he slowly raised his head to look at Xue Wanqiu, but tears had already flashed in his eyes.
No matter how much preparation has been made in advance, no matter how much determination has been made. But when this moment finally came, Lu Yu realized that he was still so weak.
How many times have I told myself before, you have to learn to be strong. But Lu Yu could clearly feel that when facing Xue Wanqiu, he was still timid and scared in his heart.
And Xue Wanqiu didn't say anything because of Lu Yu's appearance, she just looked at Lu Yu quietly, waiting for Lu Yu to speak.
Lu Yu took a deep breath again, forcibly holding back the tears that were about to burst out of his eyes.
"Mother, I'm coming back here, it's almost forty years, right?"
Xue Wanqiu nodded and said softly, "Yes, it's been almost forty years. ”
"It's been almost forty years. Mother, you are already old, and I am almost sixty years old. I've thought more than once that it would be nice if I could go on like this!"
Xue Wanqiu said with a smile: "You know that you are almost sixty years old. Since the day you came back, I have always said that I will find a suitable candidate for you, let you marry a wife and have children, and open up branches and leaves for the Lu family. But you just won't, and you've been dragging on until now, and you've always been alone. ”
"Mother, don't make fun of me anymore. Lu Yu smiled bitterly: "With you, I don't dare to face it." If there are more obstacles, how do you want me to choose? Mother, I'm afraid you're doomed to frustrate this wish. ”
"Not necessarily. Xue Wanqiu said: "You refuse to give in, are you afraid, or you already have a love in your heart, and you don't want to find another person in this Ten Thousand Witch Valley." ”
Lu Yu closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, and finally said, "Don't dare, I don't want to." It's not that there is love in the heart, but that the heart is already dead. ”
"Mother, I have been a sinner since that day. It will not be possible for me to wash away my sins for the rest of my life, and I will commit even greater sins in the future. Since I am destined to go down this road of no return, how can I drag others into the water again?"
Xue Wanqiu seemed to have known what Lu Yu was thinking for a long time, so she wasn't surprised, but the sadness in her eyes became deeper and deeper.
"Idiot, idiot, why do you torture yourself like this?"
Lu Yu smiled silently and did not answer Xue Wanqiu's question.
Lu Yu opened his eyes, no longer dwelling on this topic, and the words changed sharply.
"I've been back here for forty years, and it's been twenty years since I took over the position of Lord of Ten Thousand Witch Valley from my father. ”
"It took me twenty years to accomplish what my father always wanted to accomplish. Let Wanwu Valley dominate Shenzhou and dominate the world, and become a unique overlord on the land of Shenzhou. ”
mentioned his great achievements, but Lu Yu's tone did not have the slightest pride and pride, but as if he had completed a task, he felt a sense of relief.
With this result, my father can be regarded as having an explanation. Even if he finds out about it in the future, he won't blame me for forgetting that I only have you in my heart. ”
Hearing Lu Yu say this, Xue Wanqiu suddenly smiled and said, "You're so embarrassed to say it." After you came back, you kept your father away, and you didn't even see each other for a long time, and you didn't say a word. When he finds you in the future, he will definitely not let you go. ”
"No, father, he will forgive me. I've been by your side for decades, and my father won't be jealous. ”
Lu Yu said slowly, with some unconcealable sadness in his tone: "Father, he knows very well that even if I ignore him for a hundred years, we will meet one day in the future." And mother, kiss you, but I can only accompany you here. ”
In the end, Lu Yu's eyes when he looked at Xue Wanqiu were full of sadness and reluctance. The pain of parting with Xue Wanqiu's life and death once again surged into Lu Yu's heart, and he frantically bit this Lu Yu.
Last time, Lu Yu watched his mother disappear, and the tears in his eyes were snatched and forcibly swallowed back into his stomach by him, and not a drop was spilled.
And this time, when Lu Yu finally made up his mind to leave Xue Wanqiu, the pain of heartbreak finally made him unbearable, and the tears that he had endured for decades finally fell at this moment.
"Mother, I've been dreaming of this for too long. By now, it's time to wake up. ”