"I, Song Kui, don't care about fame and fortune all my life, I regard money as dung, even if there is a mountain of gold piled up in front of me, I will not be moved, even if there is a steel knife on my neck, I will not bow my head. Everyone has been following me for so many years, can't you believe it? Zhaohui has a saying that is right, stability, I have nothing else to ask for now but stability. ”

"We believe you, but haven't we come here for so many years, and it's not all the same." Shi Jian Road.

"Ah Sheng, I saved you and raised you so big, I didn't want you to fight or kill for me. You have your own life, you have unfinished business, and you should not be delayed here to make unnecessary sacrifices. Once the village is settled, you can go back with your sister and rebuild your homeland, don't you want to? ”

"Father-in-law, my life has long belonged to you, to the village, whether my revenge can be avenged or not, I will live and die with the village, the father-in-law does not have to worry about the child, the most important integrity in the world, isn't it?"

"Yes, it's integrity. Throughout the ages, how many people have shed their blood for it, but what did they get in the end? It's just the praise and disapproval of future generations, but the bitter is the tears of relatives, and the sorrow of lovers, I have tasted this taste, and I don't want you to repeat the mistakes of the past, including everyone here. The third child, don't you want to start a family, the eldest brother knows that you have someone in your heart, do you want her to follow you to live a fearful and slashing life? If this is the case, the eldest brother will never agree to this family business. ”

"Big brother!" Erhu understood that Song Kui's decision was to suppress his hatred and plan for their future, which moved him.

"Shen Fang, after all, you followed Ah Sheng to call me a father-in-law, and I also treat you as a daughter, now I just need you to say a word: Who is your friend?" Song Kui looked at Shen Fang sharply, Ah Sheng was also full of questions, he was busy meeting the enemy, and he never noticed the people around his sister, Haochen naturally understood in his heart, and just wanted to hear how Shen Fang explained.

"Father-in-law, please don't ask again, he's just an irrelevant person, and he doesn't deserve to be mentioned by father-in-law."

"Irrelevant? Is it really irrelevant? He called himself Xiao Fangzi, Xiao Fangzi is not his real name, but what he said to me yesterday impressed me, he said that Xiaofeng Village is a net, and the net is a fish that seeks money and kills people, and corrupts the law, as long as I am here, there will be no day when the fish dies and the net is broken, but I want to seek peace in the world, not so peaceful, and now I finally understand the meaning of what he said, which cannot come from the mouth of a reckless man. Shen Fang, what do you say? Song Kui put his hand on her shoulder, and the weight of his words tried to make Shen Fang confess.

"Since my father-in-law understands, why should he ask me?" Shen Fang lowered her head, her eyes were bleak, she also understood that the fourth master's intention to do this was because of herself, she wanted to ask him for his life last night, but she didn't expect it to turn into a harm, he could have taken down Xiaofeng Village, he did it, but he was pardoned. He took care of himself and let himself go, returning to Beijing was the last tolerance for her, her heart couldn't help but be entangled, he finally let go of himself, he should feel relaxed, he should feel happy, why his heart hurts so much, why is his desperate eyes in front of him.

"Forget it, I already guessed, don't embarrass you. Now that the overall situation has been decided, everyone can live a life of abundant food and clothing in the future, and I, the head of the family, can live with peace of mind. ”

"Since the eldest brother said so, we all listen to you, and in the future, everyone will work together to build a good village, brothers, aren't they?" Shi Jian said.

"Yes, the great master is wise!" Everyone replied in unison, all satisfied.

"But before that, I still have to rely on the old and sell the old, so I simply said it together. Ah Sheng, today I have the cheekiness to ask you for your sister, Shen Fang, stay in the village, and I will open this mouth to you for the third child. As soon as Song Kui's words came out, everyone was surprised, especially Haochen, who was worried that Ah Sheng would agree. Erhu immediately became nervous, and after returning to the village last night, he was pulled by Shi Jian and told Song Kui that he wanted to marry Shen Fang, and Song Kui promised him to wait until the war was over to make decisions for him.

"My father-in-law speaks for the third uncle, so I naturally have no opinion, but that's my sister's business, so it's up to her to decide." Ah Sheng was also very surprised when he heard this, but he knew Haochen's heart for Shen Fang, although Erhu was loyal and courageous, after all, he was a rough man, how could he be worthy of his sister as his cousin was gentle and elegant, but he couldn't refuse in person, and because of Erhu's face and uncle-nephew affection, he had to throw this problem to Shen Fang himself, if she wanted to, he would have nothing to say.

"Shen Fang, although my stupid brother is a rough man, he is also powerful, loyal and honest, he has never married a wife, and he has never been interested in a girl, and he really surprised and delighted me when he spoke to me yesterday. If you agree, he will treat you with sincerity in the future and grow old with you, are you willing? Song Kui said in a hurry, Erhu's face was red to the base of his neck, and he was anxiously looking forward to Shen Fang's response.

"I do." Shen Fang said these three words directly, got up and ran out of the lobby, Haochen was shocked, and then chased out, Ah Sheng couldn't cry or laugh.

"Great, third brother, congratulations." Shi Jian patted Erhu's shoulder.

"She agreed? I'm not dreaming, am I? Erhu didn't believe what he heard, and was stunned and motionless.

"Silly boy, she did promise you, our Xiaofeng Village is going to hold an unprecedented happy event." Song Kui immediately ordered the wedding, Erhu was still immersed in the accident, last night Shen Fang's attitude towards him was hot and cold, which made him scratch his head, but now he agreed to his marriage proposal so easily, it was incredible, but he was indeed very happy in his heart.

"What are you doing in a daze, go chase your daughter-in-law, otherwise you will be snatched away, don't regret it." Shi Jian woke him up, and he couldn't move his steps with a shy face.

"What kind of shame do you have, if you want to be the groom's official, you have to work harder." When Shi Jian said this, he got up and walked out of the lobby.

Shen Fang rode a wild goose and galloped on the mountain road, thinking about the fourth master who was about to leave. He said before that she was not allowed to leave without saying goodbye, and that he would follow her closely wherever she went, but now that he is leaving, this time he is really leaving, what can I do? To stop, to stay? No, he is the emperor, not her horse dealer, after all, he still has to separate, didn't he already figure it out, why did he really have to do this, his heart would be so painful, just like five years ago, the heart-rending pain made her breathless, tears had blurred her vision, Yan Zijiao took her all the way down the mountain and returned to the house. She dismounted and rushed in, and ran into the fourth master's room, but it was already empty, the bedding on the bed was neatly folded, and a few handwriting were left on the table.

"The water of the Shu River is green, the mountains are green, and the holy lord is in love with the morning and twilight." Shen Fang couldn't control himself anymore, ran to the courtyard, and shouted at the sky.

"Fourth Master...... Fourth master! She held the verse in her hand and slowly crouched on the ground and wept.

"I knew it was him, and only he would do it for you." Haochen chased after her, and when he saw her grief-stricken, he stepped forward to comfort her.

"He's gone, he's really gone."

"He didn't leave, but he returned to Beijing, so can you."

"No, no, I've ......."

"If you think so much of him, why do you have to agree in the hall?"

"He will be his emperor, and I will go back to my village, maybe this is the best arrangement, it should be like this."

"I really don't understand, do you know what you're doing now? Are you going to ruin yourself? ”

"I ...... Forgive me. ”

"I don't need to forgive, you look at me, I want you to look at me!" Haochen grabbed her shoulders and shook violently.

"Look at you, I've already promised to marry someone else, you don't care about me, you go!" Shen Fang pushed him away and got up to leave.

"Ah Fang, I don't ask you to choose me, but I don't want you to practice yourself like this, think about Meng'er, you still have Meng'er." He grabbed her.

"Meng'er, my Meng'er, my mother is sorry for you." Shen Fang only felt that he was weak, and his eyes were black and fell into Haochen's arms.

"Ah Fang, Ah Fang!" Haochen shook her, and when he saw that she didn't react, he picked her up and went into the house.

On the way to the capital, Zhaohui and Baozhu were in front, Jia Liu and a soldier were driving, Tian Chao and other soldiers were behind, Chunxi and Lord Cao were sitting in another carriage, and Shen Fang's horse was tied to the back of the car, escorting them mightily. The fourth master sat in the carriage, his eyes were empty, he kept looking out the window, the gray sky, a few birds flew over and interrupted his vision, bowed his head and stroked the place where Shen Fang had sat with his hand, and it seemed that there was still her residual warmth. She should be happy now, with her brother and Haochen, isn't that what she wants, since it has been fulfilled, there is nothing to regret. When I returned to Beijing, everything was as usual, as if it had never happened, and life and death were blurred from then on.

"Master Cao, you said the fourth master, how can he get the way he looks." Chunxi couldn't help but open the curtains and look ahead.

"Hey, since ancient times, there has been affection and hatred, and creation has made people."

"How can this be, they were all fine before."

"Shen Fang can't forget the past, the fourth master is helpless, fortunately, he has figured it out, and it will be good to return to Beijing."

"I really feel sorry for them, after so many ups and downs, they finally parted ways. Although I don't like Shen Fang's temper, I also think she is pitiful, and our fourth master is even more pitiful. ”

"Xiao Chunxi, don't think about it, the fourth master understands better than anyone else in his heart." Listening to Lord Cao's words, Chunxi was still pouting and sullen, but he was helpless.

Back room.

"Ah Fang, are you awake?"

"What's wrong with me?" Shen Fang opened her eyes and propped herself up and got out of bed.

"You fainted just now, you must be too tired."

"What time is it?"

"It's getting dark."

"Let's go back."

"Do you really want to go back? Have you figured it out? ”

"Go back." Shen Fang went out of the house and rode on the goose, and Haochen followed her back to the village. Along the way, Shen Fang quickly whipped his horse, did not seem to hesitate, and after a while, he rushed to the halfway up the mountainside, Haochen whipped and chased after him, overtaking Yan Zijiao and suddenly stopped in front of him, Yan Zijiao screamed, Shen Fang immediately pulled the reins and stopped the horse.

"What are you doing?"

"This sentence should be asked to yourself, after entering the mountain and entering the village, can you still escape?"

"Why escape, my own decision will not change."

"Do you really want to do that?"

"Yes, don't persuade me anymore."

"Why are you torturing yourself like this, do you like Xue Erhu?"

"Yes, I like it, there's nothing wrong with him, he's not a businessman, he's not an official, he's not a palace person, he's a reckless man, what's wrong?"

"But have you forgotten it?"

"Whether I can forget it, or I can't forget it, I won't think about it again."

"Since you've let go, come back with me."

"Nope! I said that you should have your own life, a wife that really belongs to you and not me, I hope you understand. ”

"I don't understand, am I not as good as a reckless man in the mountains?"

"Cousin, forget it, the former Shen Fang has long since ceased to exist, and now I am just a person with no skin and full of wounds, and it is not worth your effort."

"I don't want to listen to you say this, you will always be Shen Fang in my heart and will not change, so I don't want you to place yourself so casually, it is not suitable for you."

"It doesn't matter if it's suitable or not, I'm really tired, do you know if I'm so tired?"

"I know, I know it, that's why I want to give you a stable home, go back with me, even if you want to find him, let me accompany you."

"No, it's too late, it's too late."

"Come with me." Seeing her grief-stricken look, Haochen jumped on the goose, wrapped his arms around her, pulled the reins and turned the horse's head, and the horse immediately ran out.

"What are you going to do, stop!" Shen Fang was startled, and hurriedly pulled the reins to stop Yan Zijiao, Haochen clamped her arms with his elbows, so that she couldn't touch the reins.

"You let go of me, let go of me!" Shen Fang twisted his body to interfere with his horse.

"I won't let you go, and I won't let you be wrong again and again." Haochen still tightly circled her, not letting her break free. Under the stalemate, Shen Fang shifted his body to the side and jumped off the horse hard, Haochen hurriedly followed and rolled off the horse to pull her, and the two rolled back and forth to the ground.

"Ah Fang, are you alright?" Haochen helped her up.

"Go away, you don't care." Shen Fang pushed him away and pulled Yan Zijiao.

"I won't let you go back if you say anything." Haochen grabbed her hand, and Shen Fang slapped him, Haochen avoided it, but he didn't stop.

"My business has nothing to do with you, you don't care, you shouldn't care."

"Can you make yourself happy by doing this? Will you be able to get liberation? ”

"You don't bother with luck or misfortune, you can't get rid of it, as long as I get married, I will do my duty, keep the way of women, and be a good wife."

"Good wife, good, you are so cruel, do you know?" Haochen heard that he was almost crazy and no longer avoided it, pounced on Shen Fang and trapped her firmly, leaned over and kissed her hard, so domineering that he wanted to pry her lips and teeth open, Shen Fang's eyes widened in fright, and he struggled hard. didn't expect Haochen to use so much strength on himself, which made her shudder, and kicked him with all her might, Haochen let go of his hand in pain, and Shen Fang immediately escaped.

"Snap" slapped Haochen in the face, making the two stunned at the same time. Haochen covered his face and looked at Shen Fang's frightened appearance, a little regretful, what happened to him, how could he do such an unbearable thing, he actually hurt the person he desperately wanted to protect, he took a few steps back.

"Why...... Why...... Why......" After a yell, he ran to his horse and rolled over, dust rising all the way with the horse's hooves.

"Cousin, I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Shen Fang looked at his distant back like a knife, and she forced herself to make a break with everything, including Haochen.

"Ahh Suddenly, a man in black flashed and attacked Shen Fang, Shen Fang did not bring a weapon, and dealt with him with his bare hands, and then three or four men in black came around Shen Fang and trapped her in the middle.

"Ah Fang!" Haochen heard the sound of fighting behind him and looked back, and hurriedly rode back.

"Who the hell are you, and why do you want to kill me again and again?" Shen Fang took a posture and asked loudly.

"You don't need to know, we take the money to do things, don't ask the reason, if you want to blame, blame yourself for your bad luck." The man in black swung a knife at her, and Haochen rushed over and kicked the knife away, blocking Shen Fang to protect her.

"Cousin, you ......." Shen Fang didn't expect him to come back to save himself.

"Don't say it, it's important to defend against the enemy first." So, they fought with the man in black, and the man in black who came this time was all strong in martial arts and fierce, so that Shen Fang and Haochen were a little unable to parry, and the joints were hit a lot, Haochen's thigh was cut and fell to the ground, and Yan Zijiao protected him under him.

"Cousin......." Shen Fang shouted and stepped forward to protect him.