Chapter 04: Cao Feng's confession
Xiang Zhuang left the guest hall and came to the courtyard, several subordinates in the courtyard were busy back and forth, while some newly adopted dead soldiers were standing in all corners of the courtyard, this is a new house, Xiang Zhuang had just lived in this courtyard, and he was not very familiar with this place, but Cao Feng ran out of the guest hall at this time, making himself helpless and helpless, and he didn't know where to find her.
Xiang Zhuang walked a few steps in the yard, he suddenly saw that the small door on the west side of the yard was open, it seemed that someone had just entered, Xiang Zhuang walked slowly towards the west gate, the yard was full of pomegranate flowers, next to the pomegranate flowers, Cao Feng sat on a small stone, with his back to himself, such a scenery was very beautiful.
The sun slowly went down, the yellow sun fell, reflecting Cao Feng's purple gauze skirt, which was more eye-catching, and soon after, Xiang Zhuang woke up from his shock, he walked over slowly, he didn't see him for a long time, Xiang Zhuang also had a lot to say to Cao Feng.
Gentle footsteps sounded, Cao Feng was nervous, she held her skirt tightly with both hands, lowered her head, at this time, a strong big hand slapped on her childish shoulder, Cao Feng's body trembled, but she did not turn around, but quietly thought about something, soon, Cao Feng hurriedly got up and ran to the front yard.
Xiang Zhuang was stunned, he had a lot to say to Cao Feng, but her actions seemed to be abnormal, Xiang Zhuang didn't know what was wrong......
Came to the front yard, at this time, the guest hall was already talking and laughing, Xiang Yu didn't know when, also returned to the house, the next people were busy with wine and food, the two dead soldiers who were responsible for guarding the yard saw Xiang Zhuang, bowed their hands, Xiang Zhuang nodded, and went to the house.
Xiang Liang was happy today, drank a few more glasses, and was a little drunk at this time, Xiang Zhuang just sat down, saw Xiang Liang swaying a little left and right, hurriedly got up, walked over to support Xiang Liang, and said softly: "Uncle, you are drunk, let's go back." ”
Xiang Liang was already drunk at this time, he squinted and looked at it for a while before he recognized Xiang Zhuang, and then smiled: "I'm not drunk, you don't have to worry about me." ”
"Uncle, the wine hurts a lot, you better go back and rest." Xiang Zhuang persuaded again, and without waiting for Xiang Liang to reflect, he called Xiang You directly, and the two set up Xiang Liang and walked out of the classroom slowly.
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Xiang Zhuang returned to his room, it was already late at night, Cao Feng's abnormality during the day made Xiang Zhuang feel a little confused, he didn't know, what happened, Cao Feng was originally a cheerful and lively girl, why today, she would be abnormal, and, in the past, when she saw herself, she would be elated and jump, but this time, why did she suddenly avoid herself?
Xiang Zhuang wandered helplessly in the house, and suddenly, Xiang Zhuang remembered Kong Xiuyun in his mind, this woman who had nominally become his wife, could it be that the news of her and herself reached Huiji, which would make Cao Feng worry about himself?
Judging from his interactions with his uncle during this time, he didn't know about this matter at this time, so it seems that Cao Feng is afraid that Cao Feng's isolation from himself has something else.
With doubts, Xiang Zhuang walked to the window, looked at the bright moon in the sky, and decided that after dawn, talk to Cao Feng, just about Kong Xiuyun, he must make it clear to her, don't delay Cao Feng's future, make her sad for the rest of her life......
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The sky was slightly bright, Xiang Zhuang came to the west courtyard again, next to the pomegranate flower, Cao Feng twisted a flower with her hand, put it on her nose and sniffed it, at this time, she squinted her eyes and laughed, her smile was so innocent, so cute.
Xiang Zhuang walked over slowly and stopped behind Cao Feng, he wanted to cough dryly to remind Cao Feng of his arrival, but when Xiang Zhuang saw Cao Feng's body trembling slightly, he understood that Cao Feng was not laughing just now, but secretly crying.
This girl, what has she experienced? Where is the originally lively and happy Cao Feng? Xiang Zhuang couldn't suppress his emotions anymore, he coughed dryly, and reached out to pat Cao Feng's back, but Cao Feng suddenly turned around and threw himself into Xiang Zhuang's arms at this moment.
The whimpering cry broke Xiang Zhuang's heart, he stood in place in a daze, his hands were stunned in the air, at a loss, just like that, Xiang Zhuang did not interrupt Cao Feng and let her cry happily in his arms.
It seemed that Cao Feng was tired of crying, or maybe her tears had dried up, she turned her head with a sob, wiped her tears with her hands, and then looked at Xiang Zhuang and said aggrievedly: "Brother Xiang Zhuang, am I out of shape?" ”
Xiang Zhuang shook his head lightly, looked at Cao Feng in front of him, and said helplessly: "Did you encounter something?" Tell Brother Xiang Zhuang, Brother Xiang Zhuang will be angry for you! ”
Cao Feng lowered his head and was silent, just like that, the two sat opposite each other for a while, and Cao Feng sighed and said, "Daddy wants to find me an in-law to marry." ”
When Xiang Zhuang heard this, he finally understood that Cao Feng's grievances and unwillingness, her sudden changes in the past few days were related to this marriage, but Cao Feng was already old after all, and Cao Wuyi gave her a promise to marry someone, which was reasonable, and she couldn't do anything about it!
I don't know why, Xiang Zhuang's heart is sour, his eyes are itchy, and there is an indescribable taste.
After all, she and Cao Feng have known each other since childhood, and she will often go to Xiaxiang County to play, and they already have a relationship that exceeds ordinary people, which may be called a childhood sweetheart.
I remember the first time she learned to ride a horse, the first time she learned archery, the first time she picked up a wooden sword, galloped in the East Mountain, all of this appeared so clearly in front of Xiang Zhuang's eyes, like a movie, playing back the highlights.
Cao Feng's fate can't be controlled by herself, and she can't accept her love, after all, she had promised Kong Xiuyun not long ago, with her appearance, how should she promise Cao Feng? Do you want to step on two boats? In this way, it is not only Cao Feng who will be harmed, among them, there will definitely be Kong Xiuyun.
Time seemed to stop, Xiang Zhuang was stunned, he didn't know, he really didn't know what to do, looking at Cao Feng with red eyes in front of him, her innocence, her smiling face, each one was so clear, each one, was so precious, Xiang Zhuang's right hand began to tremble unconsciously.
For a moment, a thought flashed in Xiang Zhuang's mind, forgetting about his marriage with Kong Xiuyun, cherishing the present, cherishing Cao Feng, but this thought was only a flash, and it was denied by Xiang Zhuang's subconscious.
Just when Xiang Zhuang was helpless and helpless, Cao Feng put his right hand on Xiang Zhuang's face, touched it gently, and said slowly: "You go to Uncle Xiang and ask him to propose marriage to Daddy, Daddy and Uncle Xiang are world friends, and he will definitely agree." ”
Seeing that Xiang Zhuang was indifferent, Cao Feng was slightly anxious, and said, "Don't you want to be with me?" If you don't cherish the opportunity this time, Daddy finds a good family, I really can't go back! ”
Cao Feng wanted Xiang Zhuang to agree with an urging tone, but Xiang Zhuang's mind was extremely chaotic, and the figures of Kong Xiuyun and Cao Feng were hovering in Xiang Zhuang's mind, and this feeling lingered.
Maybe it's the subconscious that is doing it, maybe it's the truth in Xiang Zhuang's heart, when Cao Feng looked at Xiang Zhuang tightly, Xiang Zhuang said weakly: "Actually, I think that since Uncle Cao has decided like this, there must be a reason for him, should we respect Uncle Cao's decision?" ”
After speaking, Xiang Zhuang regretted it, just a second, he even regretted his intestines, he wanted to persuade Cao Feng, but his head was hot, and he actually said such a thing, perhaps, this sentence is the most hurtful, Xiang Zhuang seemed at a loss at this time, he said helplessly: "Uncle Xiang must be for your good, this matter, we ......"
"You've let me down so much! I never want to see you again......! Cao Feng interrupted Xiang Zhuang's words hatefully, turned around and ran out of the courtyard.
Cao Feng's figure quickly disappeared outside the courtyard, Xiang Zhuang sat on the stone weakly, on the side, it was the pomegranate flower that Cao Feng had just picked, Xiang Zhuang put the pomegranate flower on his nose and sniffed it, it was fragrant, is this her favorite flower?
The past is unbearable, Xiang Zhuang remembered that he had just crossed over, waiting and enduring powerlessly on the hospital bed, that time, was the most difficult time for himself, but her appearance made him almost forget the pain, and at that time, his uncle Xiang Liang and Cao Wuji had a very good relationship, and they interacted with each other a lot, and he started like this, and Cao Feng gradually became familiar with and played together.
When he was thirteen years old, he practiced bowing and arrows, but due to excessive force, the bowstring suddenly broke, I remember that at that time, there was a lot of blood left on my hand, Cao Feng was anxious and cried, she ran home in one breath, found Aunt Cao, bandaged herself, she was so beautiful at that time!
Always the past, all kinds of memories, unbearable to look back, Xiang Zhuang pinched the pomegranate flowers in his hand and sat there stupidly.
Time passed minute by minute, the sun from just emerging to the rising sun, the warm sunlight sprinkled on the earth, the birds sang in the air, the flowers sucked the warm sun, just like that, Xiang Zhuang woke up after intoxicating himself for nearly a morning.
He let out a long sigh, Xiang Zhuang didn't understand why he had just said such ruthless words, what was a long-term plan, what was Uncle Cao's own plans, and what Uncle Cao was also for her good, all of this, in Cao Feng's eyes, was.
But as soon as the words come out, how can I redeem myself? Kong Xiuyun and Cao Feng, they can only choose one, maybe there is a second choice, but this choice, not to mention uncle, even himself, can't accept it.
With complaints and self-blame, Xiang Zhuang slowly walked out of the west courtyard, not far away, Xiang Liang, Xiang Bo, Cao Wuyi and Xiang Yu and others also happened to come out of the guest hall, Xiang Zhuang had to bow his hand: "Nephew Xiang Zhuang, I have seen all the uncles and uncles." ”
Several people smiled and nodded slightly, and at this time, Xiang Liang said with a smile: "Zhuang'er, I'm going to visit Lord County Shou today, just right, you can go with me." ”
"Is it so urgent?" Xiang Zhuang asked rhetorically, and soon, he found that his train of thought had been completely occupied by Cao Feng's affairs, Xiang Zhuang had to sort out his thoughts, put aside his children's private affairs for the time being, and arched his hand: "Nephew, I'm going to prepare." ”
Xiang Liang nodded with satisfaction, and soon, everyone walked along the path to the outside of the mansion.