"The Painted Wife" Season 2 / Chapter 074

Suddenly, there was an old man in his heart

Looking back at the mountains and rivers, it is autumn

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The poem says:

The wind is fine, the rain is also good, and the twilight is over.

The lone lamp horse neighed.

Silence also thinks, quiet also thinks, and is sad and sad.

The old cold ancient cypress is rare.

That day, He Lai stood at the gate of the Loose Sect for a whole night, and there were many mosquitoes in the jungle at night, as if he was going to squeeze his blood all over his body. In the early morning of the second day, when the disciples of the Xiaoyao Sect practiced martial arts in the morning, they couldn't help but be surprised to see He Lai standing at the door with a face full of bags and bloodshot eyes. Seeing the door open, He Lai pursed his lips and said, "Lady, why don't you listen to my explanation?" The senior brother was already angry, and when he saw this, he was angry, kicked him down, and said angrily: "Who dares to come here to be presumptuous! Hit me!" He Lai curled up, just hugged his head, and did not resist in the slightest, and the disciples punched and kicked, but he did not say a word. When the disciples were panting and withdrew, they heard He Lai muttering again: "Lady, why don't you listen to my explanation?" Senior Brother made a tiger face, and without saying a word, he stepped forward and kicked him on the head. This kick made his mind buzz, as if he was doing a ritual, and all kinds of sounds of gongs and drums were endless. Before he could understand his anger, the senior brother kicked him on the head again, and He Lai spurted out a mouthful of blood, tilted his head, and passed out. Senior Brother said angrily: "How can the Easy Sect be the place where you sprinkle!" Still unrelieved of his hatred, he raised his foot and wanted to kick, but the disciples stopped and dissuaded: "Senior brother, if you kick again, you will die." The senior brother took a sip and said, "A waste person, it's good to be dead!" The disciples carried He Lai down the mountain, and saw that Chen Lao Wu was still waiting at the stone tablet at the bottom of the mountain, and threw him on the side of the road, and then clapped his hands, laughed, and hooked his shoulders and left.

Chen Lao Wu waited for a day and a night, but when he saw a half-dead He Lai, he was extremely sad and angry, but he was helpless. Ten years ago, he would definitely take action and teach these fake monks a good lesson. But now that his martial arts are gone, all he can do is to take care of He Lai with all his heart, and only in this way can he repay his life-saving grace. When the disciples walked away, Chen Lao Wu took a closer look, his face was covered with blood, he was unconscious, and his breath was still there, so he quickly picked him up and ran to the town, first settled in the inn, and then invited Langzhong for diagnosis and treatment. It wasn't until the fourth day that He Lai woke up slowly. Chen Lao Wu was overjoyed, but found that his eyes were dull, and he didn't know who his surname was, and asked him where his home was, who else was in the family, He Lai suddenly grinned, and stomped his feet and cried for a while, Chen Lao Wu said in his heart: Could it be that he was kicked and injured in the head and became a fool? Suddenly seeing him crying and laughing and rushing out of the door, Chen Lao Wu did not dare to slack off and follow quickly. I saw who came to see who to arrest, who to arrest, who to hug, who to kiss, and just kept shouting "lady" repeatedly in his mouth. The girl screamed and dodged, the old woman spat and cursed, the man was about to beat, Chen Lao Wu hurriedly stepped forward to accompany him one by one, explaining that this is my young master, I have lost my heart and is crazy, and I have a lot of forgiveness for the offense. While apologizing, while pulling hard, in order not to hurt the innocent, Chen Lao Wu locked him in a remote wing of the inn, locked him, except for decoction and three meals a day, moved a stool to sit at the door, closely monitored, in case of accidents.

After a few days of peace and quiet, the burden of money is gradually decreasing, Chen Lao Wu thinks that eating and staying in the inn every day is not a way after all, how can this illness not be better for a while, it is better to build a simple grass hut by the river, plant some melons, fruits and vegetables, raise some chickens and ducks, and have a livelihood. But how to settle is a problem, and he is not at ease when he is handed over to others to take care of himself, so he takes a thick rope and ties it to He Lai, and tied, and goes out to cut and build during the day, and there are many situations that occur, either he suddenly yells, or runs blindly around, and every now and then, Chen Lao Wu always holds on to the rope tightly. In the evening, Chen Lao Wu caught him and pried his mouth open, rather than feeding medicine, it was better to use the word "pour" appropriately. When he was sleeping, he was not at ease, tying He Lai to the bed and tying himself to one end, even if he wanted to run, he could detect it in time. Chen Lao Wu often talked about the Xiliao incident, just to be able to evoke his memory, but He Lai was like a three-year-old baby, or sucking his fingers and giggling, or hugging the wooden stools, tables and chairs and shouting "lady", and seemed to know nothing about everything before.

After more than a month of such hard work, there is no sign of improvement. On this day, it coincided with the market, and the streets were crowded with people and noisy. Chen Lao Wu thought about locking him in a grass hut all the time, and he was not sick but also out of illness, so he thought about taking this opportunity to take him to the street to see. So, he took He Lai and selected some fresh eggs to sell on the street. This time, He Lai was also quiet, not noisy or noisy, sitting on the ground, eating his fingers, looking east and west, grinning and smirking from time to time.

Because of his "cooperation", Chen Lao Wu's eggs sold quickly, and he was about to see the bottom. At this time, a person who looked like a monk came over and asked, "How do you sell these eggs?" Chen Lao Wu replied without raising his head while cleaning up: "There are only ten left." Originally, there was one for ten, but now I boil medicine for eight in order to rush home. The monk asked again: "Is it feasible to sell one of the five texts to me?" Chen Lao Wu waved his hand and said, "It's really a joke, I might as well eat one of the five texts myself." If you sincerely want to buy it, I'll be cheaper, seven cents a piece. The monk was also refreshed: "Seven texts are seven texts, and ten of them are sold to me." Chen Lao Wu carefully wrapped the egg in a cloth and was about to hand it over, when he was suddenly stunned, and then subconsciously retracted his hand. It turned out that the monk was none other than a disciple of the Xiaoyao Sect.

Chen Lao Wu said: "I won't sell this egg." The monk was puzzled and said, "You have a lot of money, why don't you sell me?" Chen Lao Wu replied: "I want to keep this egg for myself to eat, not sell it." The monk said angrily: "Do business with integrity, just said good, why do you change the hexagram now?" Chen Lao Wu replied: "The eggs are mine, I want to sell them, I don't want to sell them!" The monk was furious: "I think you are tired of living! Today, you have to sell it, and if you don't sell it, you have to sell it!" As he spoke, he grabbed Chen Lao Wu by the collar and raised his fist and punched him in the face.

Chen Lao Wu fell down with a "ah-yo", the monk saw him fall, and he was about to snatch the bamboo basket when he got up, Chen Lao Wu fell fast, climbed fast, and dragged tightly, and in the dispute, the bamboo basket was overturned, and the eggs were all broken. The monk pursed his lips and turned around to leave. "You pay me for my eggs!" Chen Lao Wu shouted, grabbed his arm and didn't let go. The monk was furious: "Can't you find death?" was about to give him another punch, He Lai, who was sucking his fingers and smirking, suddenly pounced, hugged the monk's legs, and shouted in the tone of Chen Lao Wu's words: "Lose my eggs, pay me eggs!" The monk was furious, shook his hand to break away from Chen Lao Wu, and kicked He Lai over, turned around and wanted to leave, but he couldn't move his foot, He Lai actually hugged his leg again, and kept nagging: "Lose my eggs, pay me eggs!" Seeing him stalking, the monk was furious, raised his foot and kicked He Lai in the head.

He Lai only felt a boom in his head, and the bittersweet and sour rushed straight to his head, and a "poof" squirted the blood of the monk's pants. When the monk saw that he had soiled his clothes, he was even more annoyed, and his feet were heavier, even though his face was covered with blood, how could he hold his legs and live or die, but how could he withstand the repeated blows, and his eyes were black and fainted. Chen Lao Wu shouted: "If you want to fight, hit me, don't beat my young master!" The monk sneered: "I can't complain about my own death." So saying, he drew his sword.

Suddenly, the sword flashed, and the monk's sword was lifted. Seeing that someone was meddling, the monk said angrily: "Who dares to go against the free faction, and he is tired of living?"

As soon as the words fell, he immediately became kind and pleasant, and his speech was extremely gentle: "Who am I, I am Senior Sister Huiyun." I'm just joking with him, how can I really kill them? As he spoke, he put his sword into its sheath, but his eyes were staring at her up and down.

Murong Yan said lightly: "The master is in retreat, if he knows that the senior brother is beating people on the street, I don't know what kind of punishment he will be subjected to?" A trace of panic flashed in the senior brother's eyes, and he reluctantly threw Chen Lao Wuyi two pieces of silver, which was regarded as compensation and medical expenses, and then left in a huff. Murong Yan said to herself: "Senior brother is really a little family. Then he took out five taels of silver and handed it to Chen Lao Wu. The moment their eyes met, she was stunned.

- Chen Lao Wu?!

This person, she recognized, that thousand-mile horse was given by him, but for some reason it fell into such a field? Chen Laowu said: "How do I not care, after all, I am a person who has died once, if it wasn't for the national teacher who sacrificed his life to save me, how could I be today." Now that the national teacher is in trouble, how can I stand idly by?" Murong Yan nodded lightly and said, "It is also a blessing to have this friend, and it is also a creation. Speaking of this, his voice froze, and he said, "Take care of yourself." Chen Lao Wu said: "Are you really indifferent to the death of He Guosheng?" Murong Yan shook his head lightly and said, "His life and death have nothing to do with me. With that, he got up and was about to leave.

Seeing that she was leaving, Chen Lao Wu raised his voice and said, "Go slowly, listen to me." Murong Yan stood still, but did not turn around, nor did she speak. Chen Lao Wu said: "A month ago, He Guoshi made a big fuss and was beaten to death by your senior brother. Shicai was beaten by your senior brother again, and this time he was afraid of his life. Speaking of this, Murong Yan's body was obviously shocked, but she was still silent. Chen Lao Wu sighed and said, "I dare to plead here, read on the face of the national teacher's deep affection for you, and meet him when he is dying." The Buddha said that looking back 500 times in the past life is exchanged for passing by once in this life......"

Murong Yan waved her hand, she didn't want to hear these words, some things, wrong is wrong, unforgivable, just don't die in the hands of the senior brother. She interrupted him: "Where is he?" Chen Lao Wu pointed to the unconscious sloppy beggar on the ground, Murong Yan was shocked again, and couldn't help but lean over to take a closer look, this person's hair was unkempt, his beard was scumbag, and although his face was covered with blood, however, there was no doubt where this appearance came from. Surprised, Murong Yan stretched out her hand, but retracted it hesitantly, stretched out her hand again, probed her mouth and nose, suddenly felt at ease, and turned around and told Chen Lao Wu: "I can't die." With that, he got up and was about to leave. Chen Lao Wu said: "The national teacher is like this for you, even if you are an iron man, your heart should be melted." Why are you so ruthless?" Murong Yan said: "There is no Murong Yan in the world. After that, he didn't pay attention to what Chen Lao Wu said, and strode away. Watching her go away, Chen Lao Wu sighed, it seems that the bell must be tied to the bell, and he really can't help with this matter.

He Lai slept for two days and two nights, and when he woke up groggily, Chen Lao Wu was pleasantly surprised, serving medicine and boiling porridge, He Lai ate porridge, but put down the medicine bowl, looked at his bloodshot eyes, and choked speechlessly. Chen Lao Wu smiled and said, "If you are okay, I will be fine." He Lai suddenly said, "You come with me", holding a sword in one hand and pulling him in the other, and walked straight to the mountain. Chen Lao Wu was taken aback, at first he thought that he had lost his mind and committed it again, but when he saw that he walked calmly, spoke clearly, and thought actively, where was there still a trace of madness, he was very surprised in his heart. I thought about what Lang Zhong said that he had blood congestion in his brain and a knot in his heart, which was the main factor causing his madness. Seeing him like this is probably a punch and kick from the senior brother in the bazaar to disperse the bruises, no matter what, it would be good if his mind was clear, but what was his intention to go up the mountain?

Coming to the mountain gate of the Xiaoyao faction more than ten zhang, He Lai said: "I will live here, since she insists on cutting her hair as a nun, then I will also shave the monk." Looking at the closed door, he smiled faintly and said to himself: "For the rest of your life, I will guard you." Chen Lao Wu was taken aback, and after a long time of persuasion to no avail, he couldn't help but sigh to the sky, so he had to go, shaved his hair with emotion, and went up the mountain to deliver food on time every day.

He Lai rolled up his sleeves and cut down wood to build a simple wooden house, which was said to be a wooden house, but it was just a place that could barely shelter from the wind and rain. Hearing the sound outside the house, Xiaoyao sent his disciples out to check, and couldn't help but be furious when he saw the situation, but he was sent back one by one. The senior brother was furious, without saying a word, he fought with He Lai, and he didn't say anything, as soon as he came on the field, he used the killing move of burning jade, and the senior brother looked up to the sky and spewed out a mouthful of blood, where did he know, at this time, He Lai also held the determination to die.

"Stop!" Murong Yan shouted angrily, helped everyone up, walked straight to He Lai, and glared: "You hurt my senior brother, how can I spare you." The brothers shouted, "Kill him!"

He Lai spat out blood, staggered up, handed her the sword, closed his eyes, made a generous and righteous appearance, and then composed a poem, all the teachers and brothers of the Carefree School were shocked, and there is a poem as evidence:

~~~ My wife Murong Yan in my heart,

~~~ We will be on good terms for a hundred years.

~~~ If anyone dies at the age of ninety-seven,

~~~ Nai He waited on the bridge for three years.

Murong Yan said angrily: "I have nothing to do with you anymore, why do I still want to entangle?" He Lai said: "I haven't heard it that day, and the lady will say it again." Hearing him call himself "lady", Murong Yan was furious, raised her hand and was about to beat, how to say: "Beating is kissing and scolding is love, if you don't fight, don't scold and don't love each other." Murong Yan scolded: "Why are you so brazen?" Then he asked the senior brother to bring the four treasures of the study, rolled up his sleeves, and composed a poem:

~~~ But if you have seen each other, you will know each other,

~~~ When you don't see each other.

~~~ Ande and Jun are resolute,

~~~ Exempt from teaching life and death as lovesickness.

After writing it, he threw it to him and said, "From now on, don't bother again!" He Lai smiled bitterly, dipped his pen in ink, and waved it:

~~~ You are thick and I am thick, there are many feelings, there are many feelings, and the heat is like fire. Take a piece of clay, pinch a you, mold a me. Break me both together. Pinch another you, and mold another me. I have you in the mud, you have me in the mud, I am born with you in the same coffin, and I die in the same coffin.

Murong Yan seemed very indifferent, did not speak, and gave two poems in response:

~~~ Green beads weeping tears Luo scarf,

~~~ From now on, He Lang is a passerby.

Seeing that she was stubborn, how could she come up with another plan: "Since ancient times, there is only the saying of divorce from the wife, and there is no reason to divorce the husband." If I don't write, even to the ends of the earth, you will be my wife. Murong Yan said: "Then do you write or not?" He Lai said: "Don't be afraid of broken bones, you have to keep your wife by your side." Leave the book, don't write it!" The brothers of the Xiaoyao faction shouted angrily and surrounded them, but they only surrounded them from a distance, and no one moved, after all, his killing moves were terrifying. I only heard He Lai shouting: "Go to the edge of the sky, you are also my wife." If I sue the official and say that the free faction has taken and persecuted my wife, I should know what the consequences will be. Although this statement is alarmist, it is not unreasonable. There is only a divorced wife, and there is no divorced husband. It seems very difficult to get rid of him, but it is better to stump him and let him retreat. As soon as she thought of this, Murong Yan suddenly said: Since this is the case, it is better to do this, I have an upper link, if you can get the next link, I will immediately go down the mountain with you......" Before the words were finished, He Lai couldn't wait to clap his hands and shout the word "good". Murong Yan glared at him fiercely and said, "If you can't answer, you will take a leave of absence, and you and I will have nothing to do with each other from now on, and you will not come here to disturb you in the future." ”

He agreed without thinking about it. This pair is very good at it, Murong Yan made this decision in order to give her her own steps, it seems that remarriage is expected, why can't help but be happy. I saw Murong Yan move with his sword raised, and carved a couplet on the left side of the mountain gate:

~~~ If you don't put it aside, it's bitter in the end

He Lai was dumbfounded, speechless for a long time, if the word "if" is not skimmed out, it is a "bitter" word. This is obvious, how can I not know, but to make this link, I am afraid it is not easy, if you can't get it right, this is absolutely unknowable. Seeing that he was stunned and thinking hard to no avail, the brothers of the Carefree Sect laughed, praising Murong Yan's talent, and actually stumped the once three-yuan and the first arrogant champion.

He Lai said: "Give me some time, I will make the next link, I will." Murong Yan pursed her lips and sneered, didn't speak, and entered the house by herself. Seeing him leave, the senior brother suddenly came over and said, "How about you and I turn our rivalry into jade silk?" He Lai sneered: "You have such a good heart?" The senior brother said: "As long as you write a letter of resignation, you and I are friends." He Lai said: "How did this letter of resignation become a bridge to be friends?" Senior Brother smiled and said, "You and Huiyun have broken off their righteousness, and there is no longer any possibility." As the saying goes, there is no grass at the end of the world, why should a gentleman have no wife, why should you be persistent? He Lai laughed, suddenly drew his sword and said angrily: "The woman who dares to touch me, I will let you break the corpse into ten thousand pieces!" The two disagreed, and fought for more than 100 rounds, regardless of victory or defeat, the senior brother repeated his old tricks, and performed the "lonely photo", how to release a killing move, and a jade stone was burned, the senior brother had palpitations, and quickly fled in a hurry, closed the mountain gate, and left He Lai a string of shouts: "Give me time, I will definitely make the next link!"

But what he never expected was that this link was either impossible to do, or it was flawed and not neat enough, to be honest, he himself felt that the next link was too perfunctory, so he had to give up and think again. When I think about it, January flies by. On second thought, half a load passed in a flick of a finger. In the painstaking meditation, time is like an arrow, and three years have passed.

I want to know if he can make the next link, how the senior brother's crush on Murong Yan will develop, and where Murong Yan's emotional path should go, and listen to the next breakdown.