Under Liu Xunyi's painstaking persuasion, Li Haitang finally agreed to part ways with him temporarily. He still stayed in Linjing to watch the changes, and waited for Liu Xunyi to leave before going out of the city to meet him.

Liu Xunyi and Ding Chou built a special "wheelchair" for Qiu Han, and they fixed four wooden wheels under a bamboo chair in order to push Qiu Han, who was paralyzed, on a "long journey".

Since Li Haitang left, Liu Xunyi, Qiu Han, and Ding Chou had their own concerns, and there was hardly much conversation throughout the afternoon.

Qiu Han lay on the bed silently, his eyes empty and confused, as if he was indifferent to everything. Liu Xunyi and Ding Chou cleaned up briefly, and then sat in different corners of the room, each falling into deep thought, and did not say a word for a long time.

From afternoon to dusk, from nightfall to darkening......

Liu Xunyi, who was sitting by the window, quietly stared at the ever-changing clouds and mist in the sky, and involuntarily recalled his bumpy past.

From he, Qin Wei and Liu Xunyu chasing and playing carefree in Xinglin Village, to the arrival of the plague, the three of them wandered around and depended on each other...... From the crowd outside the Xingyuan granary, after Liu Xunyu disappeared, Liu Xunyi and Qin Wei were sincerely frightened and at a loss, to the heavy snow on the streets of Qianzhou, hunger and cold, Zhao Yuan's sudden appearance gave him hope for the two of them...... From the apprehension when he first entered the Tianji Pavilion, he was full of pain after practicing martial arts, to the successful promotion to the Golden Sword Captain, and then ranked among the top ten young guards of the Tianji Pavilion......

Scenes of the past appeared in Liu Xunyi's mind like a dream, and the days that used to be spent on the stump were like years, but now the memories are like a white horse passing through the gap, passing by the clouds.

Unconsciously, Liu Xunyi's eyes were ruddy, and two lines of tears hung down, not knowing whether they were bitter, bitter, sad, and angry.

The loneliness and fear of being abandoned by the whole world today is a thorn buried deep in Liu Xunyi's heart, and it is also the second time in his life that he feels so strongly.

Last time, it was the plague in Xinglin Village, and almost all the people in the entire village died, only Liu Xunyi, Qin Wei, and Liu Xunyu escaped by luck. At that time, he was young and frail, and the loss of his parents and relatives made him feel unspeakable fear and confusion about the future. But in order to take care of his sister, Liu Xunyi had to grit his teeth and endure silently.

That unforgettable panic still makes him tremble and creepy when he recalls it.

Or the indelible shadow left by his childhood, so that today, when Liu Xunyi was abandoned by the "whole world" again, the feeling of five colors without a master and six gods of uneasiness enveloped his heart again.

However, unlike when he was a child, today's Liu Xunyi relies on strong martial arts and tenacious will, and is no longer afraid of the unknown future.

Nowadays, he is more lonely and lonely.

It's a pity that even though there are thousands of knots in the heart, there is no one to tell.

Following Zhao Yu's arrangement, Liu Xunyi took Ding Chou and Qiu Han to the Changting in the south of the city.

In the dead of night, the city of Lin'an is quiet, the streets and alleys are empty, and half a figure can not be found.

When Liu Xunyi looked left and right cautiously and anxiously, there was a sudden sound of "squeaking" carriages at the end of the street, which was extremely harsh in the silent street.

Liu Xunyi's spirit was shocked, and he watched the four-wheeled carriage from far and near with wariness, and his right hand subconsciously clenched the Wuji Sword a few points.

After a while, the carriage stopped, and before Liu Xunyi could take a look at the coachman, a clear and elegant inquiry suddenly came from inside the carriage: "Is it Lord Liu Xunyi outside the car?"

Hearing this, Liu Xunyi frowned slightly, and asked without answering: "Your Excellency is ......?"

"Below is the little prince's guest, tonight at the order of the little prince to come here to pick up Lord Liu and two friends out of the city. ”

Liu Xunyi's heart secretly said "Sure enough", and just wanted to give up his greetings, but Ding Chou grabbed his sleeve with nervous eyes, and reminded in a low voice: "Lord Liu, beware of fraud......"

"Don't be suspicious!" Liu Xunyi soothed, "If the brother in the car wants to harm me, the little prince will not save me at all, and I will not be able to leave Jingyun Pavilion alive today." What's more, he's the only one who can help us out of town. ”

"This ......" Ding Chou nodded as if he didn't understand, "Since Lord Liu believes in him, Xiao Dingzi naturally has nothing to say." ”

"It's not good to stay here for a long time, get in the car!"

After giving the order, Liu Xunyi and Ding Chou first carried Qiu Han into the carriage, and then got into the carriage one after another.

Through the hazy moonlight, Liu Xunyi vaguely saw a young scholar with delicate facial features and a face like a crown of jade in the dim carriage.

This person is lightly furrowed, with a scarf and a feather fan, with a graceful demeanor and a radiant look, and there is always a soft smile in the eyes of Liu Xunyi and the three of them.

"Looking for clothes in Xialiu, thank you Brother Ren for your help, dare to ask Brother Ren's surname?"

"In the following Tianxiang, there is just a nobody. ”

"It turned out to be Gongzi Wen, disrespectful!" Liu Xunyi bowed to Wen Tianxiang, his attitude was very respectful, "The little prince told me that Gongzi Wen is not only a talented new champion, but also a benevolent and righteous man who is loyal and filial. In the next day, he was able to escape by luck, which was also given by Gongzi Wen. Great kindness, Liu Xunyi is grateful!"

"Huh!" Wen Tianxiang couldn't help waving his hand and laughing when he saw Liu Xunyi's attitude so restrained, "In terms of age, Lord Liu is older than me." In terms of qualifications, Lord Liu is more advanced than me. In terms of knowledge, Lord Liu is more knowledgeable than me. In terms of meritorious service, Lord Liu is far superior to the next. I'm a poor scholar, how dare I accept such a gift?"

"What age and qualifications, it's just stupidity and delusion. Your Excellency's genius and ambition are far better than Liu's thousands, ten thousand times. In the future, it will be possible to save the world, and it is not the martial arts and reckless men who dance knives and guns, fight and kill, but the talented and virtuous people like Your Excellency, and the famous Confucian who knows the loneliness. Liu Xunyi's words were not a false compliment, but a heartfelt reverence.

Seeing that Liu Xunyi's feelings were sincere and his words were conclusive, Wen Tianxiang suddenly laughed loudly, which made Liu Xunyi and the three of them inexplicable for a while.

"Why are you laughing?"

"I thought that Lord Liu was a bold and uninhibited rough man, but I didn't expect that he was a polite and extraordinary Confucian scholar. Wen Tianxiang said, "It's better to be famous than to meet, the ancients don't deceive me." I had the honor to meet Lord Liu today, so that I am more and more sure of my advice to the little prince...... That's right. ”

"This ......"

"Actually, I have long been familiar with the legendary deeds of Lord Liu, and I deeply admire your courageous loyalty, courage and resourcefulness!" Wen Tianxiang said with a straight face, "If the imperial court can have more loyal and brave heroes like Lord Liu, why can't you fight hard and make great efforts? Why can't you resist a strong enemy, and set the Central Plains in the north? Why can't you return the world to a peaceful world and wander the world?" It's a pity that now the traitors are in power, stirring up the miasma of the imperial court, and the well-educated people who really care about the world can't be reused at all, but some flies and dogs, foxes and apes hold great power and control the overall situation. To put it bluntly, if the imperial court continues to be controlled by these people who are evil and traitorous and harmful to the country, the Great Song Dynasty will ...... How can there be any reason for immortality?"

Wen Tianxiang's words made Liu Xunyi deafening and at the same time, he felt infinitely worried about the Han people.

"That's good!" Ding Chou's blood boiled, and he couldn't help but echo, "The court is mostly flattering, and there are not many people like Wen Gongzi who dare to tell the truth. ”

"The eastern and western governments are bent on strengthening their own power, and they are unscrupulous in eliminating dissidents, and any official must choose a side to be loyal to them, and if they dare not cater to them, they are ignorant of current affairs, and the result is only a dead end. In such a filthy court, how can anyone dare to risk the lives of the whole family and speak out boldly?"

"As I expected...... is good," Liu Xunyi muttered, "Your Excellency is obviously the champion of the new department, but you insist on returning to your hometown to guard your filial piety, probably there are some reasons why you are tired of intrigue?"

"Yes, but not all!" Wen Tianxiang said with a smile, "From beginning to end, I never thought of escaping from the imperial court, let alone being alone. On the contrary, the more tigers and wolves are rampant in the imperial court, the more it is necessary for people who are not afraid of life and death to stand up and uphold justice. If everyone wants to protect their lives and stay until the country is ruined and the family is destroyed, what is the use of leaving behind a false name? The big man stands up to the heavens and the earth, learns literature and martial arts, learns his skills, and is loyal to the king and serves the people, and serves the country, otherwise what is the difference between him and those hypocrites who are hypocritical and deceive the world and steal their reputation?"

"Your Excellency is ambitious and full of enthusiasm, no wonder the little prince can throw himself to the ground with the five bodies that you admire. Liu Xunyi was both moved and emotional, "If you really listen to your words, it is better than reading a book for ten years." ”

"Lord Liu, you and I don't know each other, do you know why I suggested that the little prince save you?"

"Because Your Excellency is as jealous as ......"

This is one thing, not the root one. Wen Tianxiang shook his head secretly, "It's easy to save one person, but it's hard to save people in the world." Wen Moukong has ambitions, but he has no choice but to speak lightly. Therefore, I had to support someone who had the power to change everything, and get him to agree with my ideas and strategies for governing the world. ”

"You're talking about...... Little prince?"

"Exactly!" Wen Tianxiang couldn't deny, "There have been rumors in the DPRK for a long time, the little prince...... Soon it will be passed on to the present saints. What exactly does this mean, I think Yanagi-sama should know very well. Therefore, I must start from now on to be kind to the little prince, and cultivate his extraordinary courage and a righteous heart. Let him gradually change from a young and fledgling child to a righteous and discerning ...... The Prince. ”

In fact, Wen Tianxiang originally wanted to say "prince", but at the moment, Zhao Yu was not officially canonized by the emperor, and some words were too early, so he temporarily changed his words to avoid taboos.

"Being able to be the master of the little prince shows that the emperor and the prince Rong appreciate you very much. Your Excellency has both ability and political integrity, and has great ambitions, and the future will be the pillar of the humerus of the Great Song Dynasty. Liu Xunyi said meaningfully, "If the imperial court can be the mainstay of a loyal person like Wen Gongzi, the Great Song Dynasty will be able to get rid of the predicament and regain prosperity." ”

As for this, Liu Xunyi couldn't help but think of his own situation, and his passion instantly turned into sadness, and he smiled bitterly: "As for me...... I'm afraid I won't get a chance to see that day. ”

"This ......"

"Childe, we're out of town. ”

Just when Liu Xunyi and Wen Tianxiang hit it off at first sight and put their hearts in their hearts, the coachman's voice suddenly sounded.

"It's really worthy of the champion duke, the Lin'an Mansion has obviously ordered martial law in the whole city, but your carriage enters and exits the city gate unimpeded. Liu Xunyi was surprised and delighted, "It seems that the emperor not only appreciates you, but also loves you very much." ”

"Now that you're out of the city, I don't know where the three of you will go next?" Wen Tianxiang said curiously, "Besides Lin'an, is there any other place to settle down?"

"This ......"

"Before leaving, can you take me to the Hou Ye's cemetery?" Before Liu Xun hesitated, Qiu Han, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke, "The Hou Ye treats me like a mountain, but after he dies, ...... But I didn't even have the opportunity to worship. With my current body, once I leave Lin'an, I'm afraid I will never have a chance to come back in this life. Therefore, I hope that before leaving, I can personally go to the tomb of the Hou Ye and say goodbye to his old man, which is not in vain...... We are 'father and son'. ”

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