Chapter 465: The Past of Yangzhou
Everyone returned to the main hall, Fang Zhongtian and his daughter Fang Ying sat together, and the rest of the people sat on one side to listen. Whether it was Xiao Tian, Su Jia, or Huang Ji, they all knew very well that the ghost king division was constantly chasing and killing along the way, saying that they wanted to catch Fang Ying, but in the final analysis, they were still entangled with Fang Zhongtian. If you want to know the reason for this qiē, you must end the past that happened more than 20 years ago......
"That was more than twenty years ago, and at that time, Ying'er and your mother didn't know each other......" Fang Zhongtian looked at his daughter with sad eyes, and said with some trembling, "Ying'er, don't be very much my father, in fact, the first woman I fell in love with back then was not your mother, but ...... The current head of the Tomb Sect, Lan Gu......"
"Master?" Fang Ying said with some surprise, in fact, almost everyone in the rivers and lakes knew about this matter, but Fang Ying didn't know about it yet, but she thought about it and continued, "I have lived in the Tomb Sect for eighteen years, and Master has never told me about this matter......
"Because she doesn't want you to be sad...... Fang Zhongtian closed his eyes a little and continued, "Actually, Lan Gu is very kind-hearted, on the surface, she turned a cold and arrogant look, saying that she hated me to the bone, but in fact, she was not so ruthless in her heart, otherwise when she kidnapped you from Yixian Gate back then, she would not have left Ying'er to live......
"Dad, you mean...... I was ...... by Master 18 years ago Taken away?" Fang Ying said a little incredulously.
Fang Zhongtian nodded lightly, and after a long pause, he said slowly: "Because she hates me, I betrayed her emotionally...... She and I have been partners since we were very young, but in the end, it wasn't her who I fell in love with. It's Ting'er, that is, Ying'er, your mother's ......" said this. Fang Zhongtian himself felt a little guilty, he felt that he was saying this in front of his daughter. It looks very embarrassing.
"Mother?" Hearing the deceased mother, Fang Ying's eyes showed a sad look again, "I heard from the master that my mother was a miracle doctor who cured the sick and saved people before her death, she was very kind, and often treated the poor and sick......"
"That's right-" Fang Zhongtian continued, "Your mother's name is Li Ting, and she was the 'Yangzhou Goddess Doctor' that everyone in the rivers and lakes was happy to talk about when she was alive......"
"Yangzhou?" Huang Ji couldn't help but say on the side, "That place is not ......"
Fang Zhongtian nodded. responded, "That's right, Ji'er, your father-in-law adopted you in that place, and the story of Qiē started from Yangzhou......"
Hearing this, the unknown people present can be regarded as some eyebrows. Su Jia frowned slightly, and secretly thought in his heart: "That's right, the origin of a grievance should be in Yangzhou...... More than 20 years ago, I seem to have heard about something going on there...... That's right. Sister Xiaohong told me when I was a child that more than 20 years ago, there was a strict epidemic in Yangzhou and a riot by the government army, and that time was the darkest time in Yangzhou. If that's the case......"
"However, what does this have to do with the Ghost King Master?" Xiao Tian also said puzzled.
"Wait until I take my time......" Fang Zhongtian let out a long breath, as if he had a long story to tell. "Ghost King Master is the name he gave after he made a feud with me, and his real name is Tian Xu. I used to be brothers...... However, since he was a child, he loved to study the strange thaumaturgy of the world, and he accepted a lot of apprentices in his early twenties. Among them, there are many people who you met later, such as Zhou Xingtong and Bai Xie......"
"Zhou Xingtong is older than the Ghost King Master, and he is actually willing to be his apprentice, which shows that this Ghost King Master is indeed not ......simple," Su Jia muttered on the side.
"Weird thaumaturgy, no wonder when fighting them at the glacier and on Tiangong Mountain, Zhou Xingtong and Bai Xie had never seen their martial arts, and they were quite tricky......" Xiao Tian remembered his impression when he competed with the people of the Ghost King Master at the border pass.
Fang Zhongtian eased his nerves and continued to narrate: "More than twenty years ago, Tian Xu and I were still brothers, let alone Lan Gu...... However, there was a gap between me and Brother Tian from the beginning, because I knew that in his heart, I had always had a good impression of Lan Gu, but Lan Gu and I were walking together at that time...... Fortunately, he didn't hate me too much because of this, and to be honest, at that time, I always thought he was a righteous man......"
"Ghost King Master and Dad, you turned out to be such good brothers......" Hearing this, Fang Ying couldn't help but sigh.
Fang Zhongtian coughed lightly a few times and continued: "Until more than 20 years ago, I went to Yangzhou with Brother Tian Xu and Lan Gu, and the three of them were going to play in Yangzhou, but a lot of things happened in Yangzhou at that time......
"It's coming—" Speaking of the key place, Su Jia's eyes couldn't help frowning.
"Yangzhou more than 20 years ago happened...... What's ......?" asked Huang Ji again.
"At that time, it was just in time for Ji'er when your stepfather became the new leader of the beggar gang, and your stepfather was also in Yangzhou at that time, and he stayed longer than me, so he should know better than anyone else......" Fang Zhongtian said, and set his eyes on Ge Wei again.
Ge Wei paused, thinking of the past more than 20 years ago, he seemed a little sad, and gradually, Ge Wei slowly recalled: "More than 20 years ago, in Yangzhou, the epidemic was rampant, and many people were seriously ill because of it. At this time, there was turmoil in the government, and riots broke out everywhere near Yangzhou, and people were struggling everywhere...... It was in this context that I became the new leader of the beggar gang and was appointed to rectify the Yangzhou area......"
"It turns out that more than 20 years ago, such a thing happened in Yangzhou......" Hearing these painful things, Fang Ying's heart suddenly became heavy again.
Fang Zhongtian was also in the same mood, recalling the events of more than twenty years ago, Fang Zhongtian continued: "It was at that time that I, Lan Gu and Tian Xu came to Yangzhou City...... At that time, I had just become the head of Yixianmen, because the previous head of Meng Yumeng was still alive, and he asked me to travel six ways, to observe the suffering of the people in the world, and to know the heart of saving people and governing the world, so I went to Yangzhou, which was in turmoil at that time...... However, when I arrived in that place, the reality was much more cruel than I had imagined, and in that place, there was not only disease, but also famine, and many people were not fed, and the hardship and poverty were unimaginable......"
"And then. What does this have to do with the grievances between the seniors?" Xiao Tian asked still puzzled.
"That's what I'm going to say now...... Fang Zhongtian replied in an echo, "after coming to Yangzhou." I didn't want to do nothing, I thought I had to do something good for the local people. Even if it's a modest effort...... Famine, disease, and turmoil were all there, and I had to find a way to solve the most basic problem of famine first. And it was at this time that I met a good-hearted family whose head was willing to open the granary to help the people, which I admired very much. This person is none other than Ji'er, your biological father, Huang Xuanqing-"
As soon as these words came out, Huang Ji was stunned for a long time, he didn't expect to be his father who was a scholar. At that time, he also did a good deed of opening a position to help the people. "Daddy......" Huang Ji chattered softly, and the corners of his eyes couldn't help but moisten.
"And later I found out that in fact, your father Huang Xuanqing was an old friend with the newly appointed Ge Gang Leader long ago, and your father did this, in addition to relieving the people of Yangzhou, but also to help the Ge Gang Leader......" Fang Zhongtian mentioned Ge Wei again.
Ge Wei remembered what happened in Yangzhou more than 20 years ago, and couldn't help but bow his head silently, as if he was feeling guilty about something.
Fang Zhongtian reorganized his thoughts and continued: "There is your father to open a warehouse to help the people. At that time, we were relieved to solve the problem of famine...... Then came the epidemic, and it was at that time that I met Ying'er, your mother, 'Yangzhou Goddess Doctor' Li Ting......" mentioned his wife before his death. Fang Zhongtian's tone was mixed with inexplicable emotion.
"That's when Dad, the mother you know ......," Fang Ying also slowly responded.
Fang Zhongtian nodded with a heavy thought, and continued slowly: "Your mother is very kind. In order to help the people of Yangzhou get rid of the clutches of the epidemic, she was alone. He healed the poor day and night, and healed many people. I also had a good impression of her at that time, although I knew that I was sorry for Aunt Lan for doing this, and this was also an unforgivable mistake I had made at first sight in my life......" Speaking of this, Fang Zhongtian's tone became more and more heavy, which is also a well-known experience of Fang Zhongtian's "love change".
"What about Senior Lan?" Xiao Tian knew the discomfort in Fang Zhongtian's heart, but he still couldn't help asking, "The famine and the epidemic have improved, and the rest of the riots, can it be said that ......?"
"That's right......" Fang Zhongtian nodded again and said slowly, "At that time, the official government in Yangzhou City rioted, so Lan Gu and Tian Xu and they worked with the people of the beggar gang to rectify it...... But among them, too many people died, and when Ting'er and I found out, the conflict began here......"
Speaking of the key points, everyone present was nervous.
Fang Zhongtian's eyes changed slightly, and he continued: "Although he tried his best to rectify the riot in Yangzhou City, Tian Xu was arrogant by nature, and as a result, he indiscriminately killed innocents, and could have become a hero in the eyes of the people, but in the end, he was regarded as a sinner by the local people...... Ting'er is very kind, whether it is friend or foe, official or civilian, she doesn't want to see anyone die, so she takes risks to save people in danger, but Lan Gu is the opposite, she is arrogant by nature, she thinks that if she is a wicked person, she must die, but in spite of me and Ting'er's obstruction, she killed all the officers and soldiers that Ting'er treated...... It was at that time that I lost my affection for Lan Gu, and finally chose to be with Ting'er, that is, Ying'er, your mother's ......."
When Fang Ying heard this, she seemed to be touched, and she couldn't help but shed tears and said, "Why would a person who is so kind as Master...... Why, why are there so many grievances and contradictions in the world? Is it true that this qiē must be repaid with human life...... Like my mother, I don't want people in the world to die because of grievances, is this wrong......"
Fang Zhongtian continued to cough a few times and said slowly: "But compared to Lan Gu, Tian Xu is much more cruel. Lan Gu only killed those wicked people who rioted at most, but Tian Xu killed innocent people by mistake...... At that time, Ji'er, your father Huang Xuanqing, because he couldn't stand it, accused Tian Xu in person, and called on the people of the whole city to oppose him. Therefore, Tian Xu and I were originally two brothers to eliminate harm for the people, but in the end, I became a hero, and Tian Xu became a sinner...... Tian Xu hated me and Huang Xuanqing because of this, and he couldn't even bear to see me abandon Lan Gu and choose Li Ting...... Finally on a thunderstorm night, this qiē broke out, Tian Xu led his subordinates to Yangzhou City, and then ......" Speaking of this, Fang Zhongtian suddenly choked up.
Huang Ji seemed to realize something, his pupils were a little long, and he wanted to say something but couldn't say anything. He seemed to be able to feel the memories blurred with the blood marks.
Fang Zhongtian was in pain for a long time, and finally spoke: "Then he ...... He set fire to Ji'er, your whole house. Kill all the more than 70 members of your family except you......"
As soon as the words fell. Huang Ji's chest seemed to be cut through a sharp blade, making people suffocate in pain. Not just Huang Ji, hearing the news, everyone's eyes briefly looked in the direction of Huang Ji.
"I'm sorry, Gang Leader Ge and I originally decided to save your family, but we didn't have time to ......," Fang Zhongtian continued with a remorseful tone, "When we arrived in a hurry, your yard was already in flames. In the end, you were the only one who was saved...... Your father's last breath before his death, he asked the Ge gang leader to accept you as a righteous son and raise you to adulthood, this is all the truth in Yangzhou that year......"
In the end, the matter of Huang Ji's family feud was mentioned, and after listening to it, I learned that behind this qiē was actually the intricate ending of grievances in troubled times. This is not the answer Huang Ji wants. But it is an indisputable thing in the world, after learning about this qiē, Huang Ji's whole person was stunned, and his eyes were surprised and dull. Nothing happened for half a day.
"Brother Huang Ji......" Fang Ying looked at Huang Ji's painful expression, and she couldn't bear it, in her heart. It seems to be to decide something.
Fang Zhongtian finished speaking, and his mood was also very sad. However, there are still too many memories of that year to tell. A brotherly rupture. The betrayal of emotions, the uneasiness of troubled times, all of them are buried in the memories of the fire......
(in recall)......
"Ahh
"Brother Tian, why are you ......" Fang Zhongtian looked back at the familiar figure - it was the Ghost King Division, Fang Zhongtian called him "Brother Tian", it seemed that he had been good brothers with Fang Zhongtian, but now the "Brother Tian" Ghost King Master had a palm on Fang Zhongtian's back.
"I hate you, Fang Zhongtian, you took everything from me, took away my honor, and took away Lan Gu......" The Ghost King Master looked at Fang Zhongtian with jealous eyes, revealing a fierce light and said, "In this world, you are better than me in everything, and only you Fang Zhongtian are remembered well by people in the world...... And Lan Gu, she has always been in love with you, but you treat her like that......"
Fang Zhongtian gasped intermittently, as if he had suffered a lot of internal injuries. Looking at the jealous eyes of the Ghost King Master, Fang Zhongtian said very calmly: "I know, you hate me because of some chances...... But you shouldn't...... shouldn't have destroyed Huang Xuanqing's family because of jealousy......"
"Hmph, whatever you say, we are brothers, but the benefits are always yours, and you still don't want to cherish ......" Ghost King Master continued, "You took everything from me, and now you have failed Lan Gu's feelings, I must kill you!"
After speaking, the Ghost King Master's palm had already been raised, and it only took one palm of internal force to bring Fang Zhongtian to fruition.
But just before the Ghost King Master raised his hand, a moving slender figure passed through and blocked in front of Fang Zhongtian - it was a woman, at this time, she opened her arms in front of Fang Zhongtian, as if she wanted to protect Fang Zhongtian, although she knew very well that the Ghost King Master's palm would also take her own life.
However, seeing this person's figure, the Ghost King Master stopped making a move. The person in front of him seemed to be very familiar, and the ghost king couldn't bear to kill again.
"Please, stop, if you're going to kill him, kill me first—" The woman cried out pleadingly, but her tone and eyes were very firm.
"Miss Li, get out of the way-" The Ghost King Master was full of contradictions in his heart, and shouted loudly, "Such a man is not worth your sacrifice for him...... You saved my life, I thank you very much, but today I have to kill Fang Zhongtian and vent my anger for Aunt Lan, Miss Li, get out of the way!"
"I won't leave him!" replied Miss Li simply and simply.
When Fang Zhongtian heard this, he glanced back with affectionate eyes.
"Such a man takes away someone else's qiē - Miss Li, you are a good person, why do you want to protect him like this?" the Ghost King Master continued to vent.
"Because...... Because ......" Miss Li paused, and then said something to the Ghost King Master that he couldn't believe, "Because he is my husband—"
As soon as these words came out, the ghost king master was like a thunderbolt from the sky. And the "Miss Li" in front of her is none other than Fang Zhongtian's wife, Fang Ying's mother, "Yangzhou Miracle Doctor" Li Ting.
"Good...... Good...... Good...... Hahahaha-" The whole person of the Ghost King Master seemed to have a nervous breakdown, and suddenly laughed deliriously, "Miss Li, you saved my life, I wanted to repay you...... Fang Zhongtian betrayed Lan Gu's feelings, and I swore to kill Fang Zhongtian and the woman who intervened in it...... I didn't expect it, I didn't expect it...... Hehe...... I didn't expect that woman to be Miss Li, whether it is a man or a woman, the relationship is really a cruel joke...... Well, since you want to die together, then I will fulfill you!"
After speaking, the Ghost King Master redistanced himself in his palm and split towards Li Ting's head......
However, at the moment when the Ghost King Division raised his hand, the back of the Ghost King Division suddenly suffered a Yin attack. "Ahh
"It's you-why ......" The Ghost King Master looked back, the person who raided him was actually Lan Gu, the Ghost King Master gritted his teeth and said, "I am so good to you, and even for you, I am ready to help you Except for the pair of sluts Fang Zhongtian and Li Ting, but for the man who betrayed you, you turned to deal with this me who paid a lot of money to you, why did you ......"
Lan Gu showed a cold gaze, and said in a dead voice: "My own affairs, I will solve it myself, and I don't need you to interfere." Moreover, as I said before, I have never had a crush on you and will never ...... in the future."
After saying that, the ghost king master fainted. And Lan Gu looked back and looked at the other side, Fang Zhongtian fell to the ground, but Li Ting kept opening her hands in front of Fang Zhongtian.
Knowing that the person he once loved was now with another woman, Lan Gu left deep tears in the corners of her eyes......
(In reality)......
"Is this qiē my fault?" or ......" Fang Zhongtian looked up at the ceiling and said secretly in his heart...... (To be continued......)