The greatest pain in life is life and death.

Six years ago, Xiao Shaofei watched his father die helplessly, and he himself was powerless in the pain, once he remembered it, his heart was still aching......

But now, although Zhang Shaofei has grown to nine years old, in the face of the imminent separation from Lu Huilan, who has died, how worrying and painful is that kind of indescribable, rational and chaotic feelings......

Zhang Shaofei looked back at the boundless space, and for the first time felt that life between heaven and earth was the most insignificant, powerless, and fragile;

For the first time, I felt that the most powerless thing in life was life and death, and the most touching thing was life and death!

But no one can control the life and death of themselves and others, they can only obey fate!

At that time, Xiao Shaofei faintly felt: Although people cannot change the fate of themselves and others, they can choose to live and die with people who depend on each other and love each other......

Is there anything more moving, shocking and moving than this?

In this context, although Xiao Shaofei was very reluctant to leave his hometown, he left Lu Huilan. But his mother's fate was difficult to disobey, so he had to follow his mother to leave his hometown and defect to Lord Pei Zhong......

Zhang Shaofei's mother and son traveled day and night, sleeping in the open air, trekking all the way, and finally arrived at the West Sea.

Xihai County is a metropolis with business trips and celebrities.

Chinese silk and porcelain drifted across the ocean from here and spread to the countries of the West Sea; Overseas spices and treasures are also imported into the mainland from here.

Not only that, in those years, Master Bodhidharma came to China from the distant Indian Ocean, that is, through the West Sea, from here to set foot on the land of the Pearl River Lingnan, sowing the seeds of Zen.

When Zhang Shaofei's mother and son entered the city, it was already sunset. The West Sea, which never sleeps, has entered another kind of prosperity.

Above the Xijiang River, the river fog is like smoke, the sunset is blurred, the fine lines are like scales, the microwave is golden, the river is shuttled with a number of building boats, painting boats, flower boats, small boats and fish, Gui Yilan is under the Xijiang River, and Luo skirt and jade wrist gently shake the oar.

At the beginning of the moonlight, the river breeze is slightly smoky, sending the sheng flute silk and bamboo symphony, sometimes light and sometimes heavy, if there is nothing, the slightest wisp, fluttering and misty, like fairy music falling into the mortal world; It attracts the boats and boats to be bright, full of lights, graceful, hazy, trance-like, as if in the heavenly palace......

The buildings on both sides of the strait are scattered, thousands of willow silks are covered, every house is lit up with lights, and every household is laughing and laughing......

As soon as Xiao Shaofei stepped on Xihai City, he looked around, his eyes were misty, stunned, and it seemed that a pair of eyes were not enough.

Suddenly, a carriage galloped rapidly and flew straight towards Xiao Shao......

Wang Shaoxiang hurriedly pulled Xiao Shaofei to the side of the road, and the wind brought by the carriage lifted her clothes.

Wang Shaoxiang's soul was cold, trembling all over, angry and angry, and couldn't help but slap Xiao Shaofei in the face, and said: "What to see, those places, what is there to see!" What about your soul? Got sucked away by those goblins? ”

Xiao Shaofei looked aggrieved, pouted and said, "Auntie, I'm looking for broken temples on both sides of the street!" Otherwise, we'll be sleeping on the streets again tonight. When Wang Shaoxiang heard this, his eyes were hot, his heart was sour, and he almost shed tears.

Xiao Shaofei didn't notice the change in his mother's mood, and continued: "What's so good about this place? In addition to the compound, shops, and buildings, there is not even a broken temple! ”

Wang Shaoxiang said: "If you can't find it, forget it, tonight, our mother and mother will stay in the hotel." ”

Xiao Shaofei said: "No, A-Niang, it's too expensive to live in the hotel!" It's good to sleep on the side of the street and watch the shooting stars. Really, I'm not scared at all. ”

Wang Shaoxiang said: "Tonight's store money can't be saved no matter what. These days, our mother and wife live in a cave, stay in a broken temple, wind and rain, sweat and dust, never seriously wash their faces, let alone take a bath, their bodies are sour and smelly, similar to calling flowers. With this appearance, how can I go to the yamen tomorrow to meet Master Pei Zhong! ”

"A-Niang......" Xiao Shaofei shouted, but suddenly there was no follow-up.

Wang Shaoxiang asked, "Fei'er, what's the matter?" ”

Xiao Shaofei opened his mouth and stopped talking.

Wang Shaoxiang said: "You kid, you have been worried since you were a child, what do you want to say?" ”

Xiao Shaofei thought about it and said worriedly, "Uncle Pei, will he really be good to us two?" In case ......"

Wang Shaoxiang looked up at the sky and said slowly: "Lord Pei Zhong, like your father, is a well-informed person, he and your father are good friends, and he will definitely treat you like a biological son and cultivate you." Son, you have to study hard, first, don't live up to the kindness of Master Pei, and second, your Zhang family has been a scholarly family for generations, you can't embarrass your ancestors. ”

Xiao Shaofei nodded, with a resolute look on his face: "Auntie, don't worry." ”

Wang Shaoxiang smiled with relief and said, "Of course A-Niang is relieved!" You will be admired for generations to come. ”

Xiao Shaofei asked: "Mother, how can you be admired for generations?" ”

Wang Shaoxiang said: "When you grow up, you will understand." ”

“......”

Xiao Shaofei's mother and son were talking, and unconsciously came to a simple inn, and when they came forward to ask, the price was quite cheap, so they opened a room and lived in.

The next morning, Xiao Shaofei's mother and son temporarily stored their luggage in the small inn and came to Xihai Yamen early.

Today, there seems to be some major event to be held in the yamen: the majestic gate is freshly painted, colorful flags flutter on the high flagpole in front of the gate, clear water is sprinkled on the street, loess is mated, and soldiers with knives line up along both sides of the street, as if waiting for the arrival of some distinguished person.

Wang Shaoxiang pulled Xiao Shaofei against the wall, and cautiously walked towards the yamen.

"What are you doing, you guys?" A servant stood in front of Xiao Shaofei's mother and son.

Wang Shaoxiang trembled, snorted, and just wanted to explain something, on the high steps at the entrance of the Xihai Ya, a person who looked like a master who was looking at the sound turned his head when he heard the sound and scolded: "Go and go, and don't look at the time and place for begging!" Is this yamen a place for you to beg? ”

When Xiao Shaofei heard this, he puffed up his little chest: "We don't want food!" ”

"It's either Hanako, or it's a lawsuit. Let's go, let's go, there is a major matter in the yamen today, and the case will not be accepted. Master waved his hand and said.

Wang Shaoxiang said politely: "Trouble to report, say that Zhang Jinzhao's family has arrived." ”

"Zhang Jinzhao? What Zhang Jinzhao? What is Zhang Jinzhao? ”

Xiao Shaofei said sharply: "What are you!" Don't scold my father! ”

The master squinted his eyes and said, "Okay, okay, your father is not a thing, okay?" Now, you turn into a ball with your head in your hands - get the fuck off at once! After the master finished speaking, he gave an order to the officials, "Drive them away immediately!" ”

Xiao Shaofei pushed away the hand of the servant and shouted: "We are guests invited by your Lord Assassin, why don't you let us in?" ”

When the master heard this, he couldn't help laughing: "In these years, there are all kinds of rare things. Before Lord Assassin Shi arrived, scammers pretending to be relatives and friends came to the door! ”

When Wang Shaoxiang heard his master say this, he couldn't help but be stunned, and asked, "What did you say?" Lord Assassin has not yet taken office? ”

The master glared at Wang Shaoxiang and said majestically: "Today's big show is just to welcome Gu Ting's appointment. ”

"Gu Thorn History?" Wang Shaoxiang looked dazed.

Wang Shaoxiang was anxious: "Since Gu Tingshi has come to take office, what about Wen Tingshi?" Have you been dismissed? ”

The corners of the master's mouth twitched a few times, and he said coldly: "If you are dismissed from office, then it's okay to say ....."

Wang Shaoxiang looked at the master blankly, "Could it be that Master Wen has also been exiled?" ”

"He was exiled to the Ghost Gate by Lord Yama, and he died." The master said without a tone.

"What, Lord Pei Zhong is dead?" Wang Shaoxiang hoped that he had heard it wrong.

"He is a foreigner, not adapted to the climate of our West Sea, not adapted to the water and soil, and died of illness as early as two months ago. Alas, although Master Pei has become a party leader and has unlimited scenery, he has left his little life in this place far away from his homeland......"

Before the master finished speaking, Wang Shaoxiang's legs weakened and he collapsed to the ground......

Xiao Shaofei hurriedly walked up and picked up his mother who had collapsed to the ground.

Seeing this, the master thought to himself: Master Pei was not thin on himself when he was in power, since his relatives and friends were in trouble, he should help him......

So, the master instructed the yacha to help Xiao Shaofei go to Langzhong.

After taking the medicine, the yamen sent Wang Shaoxiang back to the small inn where he was staying, and then returned to the yamen to pay the errand.

Xiao Shaofei boiled Chinese herbs in the small inn and served day and night, a nine-year-old child, it was really difficult for him.

Perhaps, it was Xiao Shaofei's sincere and filial piety that dragged his mother back who had been wandering in front of the ghost gate for three days and three nights.

Wang Shaoxiang slowly opened his eyes, and for a while, he didn't know where he was or where he was, and he had a feeling of being in a different world.

As the saying goes: Illness comes like a mountain, and illness goes like a thread. Although Wang Shaoxiang's person has come back to life, his body is difficult to heal for a while, so he still can't get out of bed, and he needs to take medicine to slowly recuperate.

However, ten days and a half later, although the little little Shaofei was not dragged down, their money bags wilted first - to see a doctor and grab medicine, and they were about to spend all the money they had to sell their fields to settle down in Xihai.

Fortunately, the owner of the inn was kind-hearted and did not drive out the mother and son who owed the store money and food money, so Xiao Shaofei's mother and son did not fall into the streets.

Xiao Shaofei didn't want to go, and whenever he had free time, he helped the store wipe the table, sweep the floor, and serve the dishes.

One day, Xiao Shaofei was cleaning the backyard when a boy brought firewood in.

Xiao Shaofei was just about to help him unload the firewood, but the innkeeper hurriedly shouted in the lobby: "Slow, slow, don't unload." ”

The boss came to the backyard and said to the boy, "From now on, don't bring firewood again." The boy asked, "Why?" ”

"Because the firewood from your house emits black smoke, and it does not burn. Especially when stir-frying, the fire is too small, and the dishes that should be stir-fried can only be boiled in the pot, how unpalatable and unpalatable it is! Since I started using your firewood, many of my regular customers don't come to eat. ”

"These firewoods were cut from the deep mountains by me and my father at the risk of danger, and they are the best firewood." The boy looked aggrieved.

Xiao Shaofei grew up in the mountains since he was a child, and he knew that the firewood sent by the boy was indeed the hardest and most resistant firewood. However, the boss insisted: "I'm an adult, can I still deceive you as a child?" The firewood you sent just doesn't burn! If you don't believe me, you can go to the stove and see for yourself. ”

Xiao Shaofei also felt very strange, so he followed him to the stove.

No wonder these good firewood is not easy to burn, it turns out that the fire-burning guy wants to save trouble, and he is stuffed into the hearth whole by root, these firewood are hard and cannot be fully burned, so the light smokes, and does not flame.

Xiao Shaofei picked up a firewood knife and split the firewood, so the fire in the hearth immediately burned fiercely.

The innkeeper and the boy who delivered the firewood were all happy. While being happy, the boss looked at the sharp axe in Xiao Shaofei's hand, was very surprised, and asked, "Ah Fei, there are hundreds of miles from Qiu County to here, why did you bring a heavy axe?" Do you know that there will be firewood when you come to the West Sea? ”

At the beginning, before leaving, when Wang Shaoxiang saw Xiao Shaofei stuffing this axe into Li, he also said: "Fei'er, you went to Xihai to study, what are you doing with such an axe for chopping wood?" ”

Xiao Shaofei said: "A-Niang, bring it, it will always be useful." ”

Wang Shaoxiang caringly: "However, the road is far away and there is no light load. It's too cumbersome to bring this useless thing! ”

Xiao Shaofei insisted: "Auntie, I'll just carry it on my back." ”

Unexpectedly, the axe that Xiao Shaofei insisted on bringing actually came in handy.

From then on, he used this sharp axe every day to break the firewood sent by the little boy into firewood that was easy to burn and economical.

Xiao Shaofei got up early and worked hard at night, although his mother and son would not become beggars, but his immature little hands could not earn the medical expenses needed for his mother's medical treatment in any case.

After stopping the drug, Wang Shaoxiang's illness sank day by day. If you continue like this, you are just waiting for death.

Xiao Shaofei's heart was like a knife, but he was helpless, so he came to the pharmacy to kowtow and ask the shopkeeper to give him a few doses of medicine on credit.