The sword eyebrows on Shenzong's white cheeks frowned, and he snapped the fold shut, throwing it out heavily. The eunuch Zhang Whale trembled all over, and he didn't dare to breathe. The light in Shenzong's eyes flashed and said, "You dare to hand me such a fold?" Zhang Whale stretched out his sleeve and wiped the sweat on his forehead and said: "The saint is angry, and the slave is guilty." ”

Shenzong stood up and walked up to him, and said, "You are guilty, where did your guilt come from?" Zhang Whale said: "Slaves shouldn't go on this trick to provoke Long Yan's anger. Shenzong sneered: "Yes, I came to ask you how many counties in the Jiangnan area were flooded by floods, and hundreds of lives were killed. You wrote in your commotion that the culprit was Xiao Yunfan, and it was he who colluded with the gangsters to create the incident. If so?"

Zhang Whale heard the meaning of Shenzong's words and knew that he was intentionally partial. Swallowing his saliva, he said: "This, this is the news reported by the minions' subordinates, most of them are also biased to listen and believe, and the minions are also guilty of not noticing, so I implore the saint to punish him heavily." ”

Shenzong looked into the distance with his hands and said, "That's it, you go on." Zhang Whale said slowly: "The culprit of the flood is Xiao Yunfan, who is the news released by those Jianghu Gate factions, and most of them, Jianghu people, are jealous of the emperor's favor for Xiao Yunfan, and fabricate rumors to slander him. The Holy Wise could not be deceived by the rumors of these people. The minions also thought that most of the things were hidden, and asked the saint to order the minions to do this in person, and to give Xiao Daxia justice. ”

Shenzong nodded, the anger in his chest calmed down a little, and in his heart he decided that Xiao Yunfan was a bright and upright husband, and he would never do anything that was unfavorable to the Ming Dynasty and the people. That night, the two talked with candles and nights, and they felt even more relieved that he recognized each other as confidants. Thinking about it, he didn't have a true friend in this deep palace compound, but Xiao Yunfan was a rare friend.

He naturally won't listen to the words of others slandering his friends. He also wanted his subordinates to investigate the matter thoroughly, and Zhang Whale's words naturally hit the nail on the head. Shenzong said: "Okay, you will find out to me, so that you can offset your guilt." Zhang Whale arched his hand and said, "Yes, the slave will do it." With that, he slowly exited the main hall.

The candle shadows on the empty hall swayed, and Shenzong sighed: "Xiao Yunfan, don't let me down. ”

In a forest, Xiao Yunfan was in mid-air, holding a scabbard in his hand, and he used his life's peerless "Blue Sea and Blue Sky Sword". Every time he made a move, he was attached to the superior internal force, and the Dao Dao sword qi flew out, and the sand and stones flew in the woods, and the leaves fell and the trees shook. Even though he poured all his anger into this sword technique at the moment, every sword was the pinnacle of excellence. But the ignorant karmic fire in my heart is burning more and more.

He couldn't understand why those so-called righteous people were so ruthless and pushed themselves into the abyss. The dark woods in front of me whined in the evening breeze, as if mocking.

Zhang Tianshi, Zhishan Monk, Yan Chongxiao, Jiang Hanyue, and Huo Zhongyuan all seemed to appear around him, their eyes were full of sarcasm, and there were sneers on their faces. The laughter was shrill and piercing, like an invisible whip whipping at his body.

He threw the scabbard into the air, and laughed madly, until his heart ached, and at last he could not help crying. He fell to his knees and fell forward. He pounded the ground with his fists until his arms were sore, and there was no strength left.

From the moment he left Ziyu Mountain and went to Xuannu Palace to steal bones, he was caught up in the storms of this river and lake. Bashan, Shennong Valley, Xuannu Palace, Shu Wangfu, Huizhou...... Although the journey was arduous and the enemies he encountered were extremely vicious, he had never been so disheartened as he is today.

It seems that the blood that has been shed and the injuries he has suffered are all to blame for himself, and the so-called chivalrous reversal is a spring dream. For the so-called peace of martial arts, he gave everything, but he had to be framed when he turned his head upside down.

He did not fall under the enemy's conspiracy, but fell into the cold arrows released from behind by his own people. He felt more and more worthless, and the chivalrous banner held high in the blue sky also fell into the dirt in an instant.

He felt that he had been fooled and deceived by the people he admired most. This feeling is tantamount to a sharp knife stuck in his heart, if this knife is inserted by someone else, but this knife comes from the most respected person.

He thought: "Xiao Yunfan, Xiao Yunfan, you are the stupidest and stupidest person in the world, in vain, you have always been conceited and smart, and you have been played like a puppet by others." Now that the righteous way is spurned, the evil way is despised, and we are sandwiched between the two ways of good and evil, how should we choose?"

I don't know how long it took, he was dazed, and he only felt his body fluttering. In front of me was a large waterfall hanging down from the mountain wall, and an elderly man in a blue robe stood in front of the deep pool below the waterfall. The old man's face was clear, and his eyes were bright. A long sword was inserted diagonally behind his back, and the golden spike of the sword fluttered in the wind. When Xiao Yunfan saw him, his heart was shocked, and he said happily: "Master, how are you old man?"

This old man is none other than the old man Xie Tianya, he looked at Xiao Yunfan and said slowly: "Good boy, the teacher is fine." I don't think you're in good spirits. When Xiao Yunfan saw his teacher, his heart was sour, and tears fell in his eyes.

Xie Tianya frowned and said, "Manly man, what kind of body is it to cry and cry?" Xiao Yunfan stretched out his sleeve and wiped the tears on his cheeks, and said, "Master, the apprentice is desperate now. Sandwiched between good and evil, it is really difficult. ”

Xie Tianya rebuked sharply: "Bastard, where has your old pride gone? Now that you have sound limbs and your head is still there, you can't bear this kind of suffering? Which of the great heroes of ancient and modern times, the great heroes, has no grievances and no pain?33

You can't afford to endure the hardships that others can endure? You can't bear the sins suffered by others? The right way will not tolerate you, the evil way will not allow you, and this heaven and earth will not tolerate you? The big husband acts, but he asks for a clear conscience. If someone else calls the door, you just call back, and it's a big deal. If others have wronged you, you won't avenge yourself? If you can't say it clearly, can't you do things clearly?

Others slander, others abuse, let him go, you do what you think is right. I thought you could make some progress after walking the rivers and lakes for so many years, but now it seems that it is not as good as it was at the beginning, which is really disappointing to me!"

Xiao Yunfan shouted, "Master, Master, the apprentice knows that he is wrong. He saw a flower in front of him, and came into a garden. In front of a stone table, Shenzong was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and a golden crown on his head. He saw Xiao Yunfan and said, "Why don't you know me?" Xiao Yunfan said: "You, why are you here?" Shenzong said: "I'm not here, where should I be?" Xiao Yunfan smiled: "You are the emperor, you should be in the palace." ”

Shenzong raised his wine glass and took a sip and said, "I am the lord of the world, the whole world is mine, I could have gone anywhere, but I can only stay in the palace." With that, there was a hint of sorrow between his brows.

Xiao Yunfan sat down on the stone bench opposite him and said slowly: "You are the emperor, what's wrong with staying in the palace? ”

Shenzong said: "The emperor's position has always been difficult, others only see my scenery, but they don't know how torturous it is to sit on that chair." Xiao Yunfan smiled: "How come, in addition to worshiping the ancestors of heaven and earth, everyone in the world surrenders to you, how can you suffer?"

Shenzong shook his head and said: "Zi Fei Fish, the joy of Anzhi Fish?" Xiao Yunfan touched his nose and said: "Xiao is a rough person, I don't understand what the emperor said." ”

Shenzong's eyes showed a sad look, and he said: "There is no one in this world who is without troubles, you have your troubles in the rivers and lakes, and I have my own troubles in the temple." ”

Xiao Yunfan said with a sad face: "What you said is right, everyone has their own troubles. Now I am not tolerated by both good and evil, and everyone will kill me as soon as possible. The world is big, but there is no place for me. I don't know what the emperor is worried about?"

Shenzong raised his head and said: "My trouble is that my ancestors handed over the Ming dynasty to me, how can I keep this country." Last year, there was a great chaos in Shuzhong, this year's Jiangnan plague, and now there are more floods. The people of this world are looking forward to me that the Son of Heaven can protect their peace, but I can't do anything. If you really want to say that you are difficult when you do things, it is not difficult for me as an emperor?"

Xiao Yunfan thought about it, but as Shenzong said, a catastrophe fell from the sky, and many times he would put the blame on the emperor, saying that he did not cultivate virtue. Xiao Yunfan saw that a few gray hairs had grown on Shenzong's sideburns, and he thought, "He is much younger than me, but the burden of this world is even heavier." I should share something for him. ”

Shenzong said: "Don't talk about this. Some people say that this flood is man-made, and the culprit is you, I don't believe it, don't let me down. As he spoke, a chill appeared in his eyes. Xiao Yunfan looked at his cold gaze and smiled bitterly: "Since the emperor believes me, why bother asking?" Shenzong's face softened and nodded: "Yes, you are right. You are my good friend, and I shouldn't doubt you, but I have grown up in this deep palace compound since I was a child, and I have seen too many conspiracies, betrayals, bloodshed and death.

I often feel cold and lonely, even when the summer sun shines on me, I still feel cold. You're the funniest person I've ever met, and one I admire. Yes, I hope I am not mistaken, but I am afraid that I will be wrong, can you understand this kind of mentality? The world of the Ming Dynasty is mine, and it is also the people of the world. I hope you can share the worries of my friend and the rest of the world. ”

Xiao Yunfan took the wine on the table and drank it all, and sighed: "But now that I am a mud bodhisattva crossing the river, I can't even save myself, how can I share the worries for you, a good friend, and the people of the world?" Shenzong's eyes were as clear as water, and he smiled: "You are the jade lion, Xiao Yunfan." I believe in you, and you should believe in yourself. ”

Xiao Yunfan smiled bitterly: "It's rare that you are willing to believe me." The Emperor's words made his heart warm, and this feeling was no less than that of a person walking at night seeing the stars in the darkness. The moon was shining in the sky, and the ground was covered with a layer of silver frost. The wind blew, sending wisps of incense to his nose, making him feel indescribably comfortable.

Shenzong raised the wine jug and poured a glass for Xiao Yunfan, and said with a smile: "Your face is really big enough, you actually want me to pour you wine." Xiao Yunfan said with a smile: "That's if you have something to ask me, if I have something to ask you, don't say pour wine, even if you kowtow, it's voluntary." ”

Shenzong laughed and said, "Then you might as well beg me, I really want to see what Xiao Yunfan looked like when he begged someone." Xiao Yunfan drank the wine in the cup and said, "I think it's still free." Shenzong said strangely: "Why?"

Xiao Yunfan said: "The taste of asking for someone is not pleasant, and usually asking for someone is a last resort. I know what it feels like, so I don't want to ask for it. Shenzong said lightly: "Then if I want to kill you, will you beg me to spare you?"

Xiao Yunfan laughed, he looked at Shenzong and said, "Since you think I am a friend, why did you kill me? I didn't rob you of the throne, I didn't steal your wife, and I didn't take your money." What's more, you have taken a different path than mine, and we have gone our own way. You kill me, it doesn't make sense. ”

Shenzong said: "The emperor doesn't need a reason to kill people. Xiao Yunfan said: "Then you better kill me, because my life now is better than death." Shenzong smiled: "Then I still don't want to kill you, it seems more interesting to look at your sad face?" Xiao Yunfan sighed: "Interesting? Do you know that sorrow will also kill people, and people like me shouldn't be worried." ”