The man in black was already difficult to reach Helian Xuanhua at this time, and he shouted angrily, his eyes stared coldly at Helian Xuanhua's figure falling into the abyss. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Until Helian Xuanhua could no longer be seen, the man in black took two leaps and returned to the top of the cliff. He picked up the silver rainbow that had fallen to the ground, turned over on the black horse, and ran down the mountain.

The man in black came to the entrance of the cave at the bottom of the mountain, and found that there was no other figure of the man in black, but he saw traces of fire at the entrance of the cave. Entering the cave entrance was even more smoky, and there was no one to look for carefully.

The man in black secretly said in his heart: "Where did he go, why didn't he wait and leave." The man in black turned over and continued to look for Tian. Strange to say, Tian is also gone.

The man in black frowned, and he was suspicious in his heart: "It's obviously here, but it's gone." ”

The man in black searched all over the vicinity of Dongshan, but Tian and the two sons didn't even see a corpse.

"What the hell?" the man in black was surprised, and his heart was inexplicably nervous.

At this time, the sound of horses' hooves came from the official road. After a while, several horsemen came to him.

One of the guards shouted at the man in black, "On the orders of Lord Nalan, Zhao'er will return immediately." ”

The man in black immediately replied, "Huh." Then he followed the guards and galloped towards Dongping County.

Dongping County is only a few miles away from Dongshan, and everyone can get there by horse. Passing through the east gate of Dongping County, a group stopped at the door of an inn. There is a black plaque hanging in the upper room of the gate: He family old shop. The man in black followed the guards into the door, and the door slammed shut. The shop had been taken over by the official army, and apart from a few guys in the shop who were busy walking around, no one dared to step through the door. When the group came to the door of the upper room, the guards stopped.

The guard at the head said to the man in black in a low voice, "Your Excellency has been waiting inside for a long time, please." After saying that, put it at the door of the upper room.

The man in black didn't dare to hesitate, raised his voice and said to the room, "The slave meets the lord." ”

No one answered.

The man in black couldn't help but be stunned when he saw that there was no movement in the room. But he didn't dare to think about it, and immediately quietly walked into the upper room.

Inside the room, the lights are bright, and to the north is a black painted wooden bed. The curtain of the bed has been raised, and it is Nalan Xingde lying on the bed. There were two doctors standing beside the bed, frowning and silent.

The man in black rushed to the bed, only to see Nalan Xingde's eyes closed and he didn't say a word.

The man in black looked at the doctor and asked softly, "How is Lord Nalan?"

One of the doctors shook his head and said, "I'm still unconscious, I'm afraid there will be more than one luck." ”

The man in black said to himself, "Well, who summoned me back?"

"It's me. A deep voice rang out.

The man in black followed the voice and walked in from outside the door. At the head was a young man in his thirties, followed by a guard and a eunuch. The young man wears a black melon-skin hat with an emerald green gem embedded in the top door. Dressed in a purple dragon robe and wearing a yellow coat with a placket.

The eunuch behind him reprimanded softly: "When you see the emperor, you don't kowtow." ”

The man in black hurriedly lay on the ground and apologized repeatedly: "The villain knocked on His Majesty, and he didn't know the emperor's true face, and he deserved to die." ”

The other two doctors also hurriedly touched the ground with their heads, and they didn't dare to make a sound.

The person who came was the current saint, Emperor Kangxi. Kangxi looked at Nalan Xingde on the bed and frowned. By this time, the guard had already brought a chair. Kangxi sat down slowly and beckoned to the door. The eunuch hurriedly walked outside the door, and after a while, three other men in black walked in.

The three men in black walked into the house, knelt down beside the man in black, and said in unison, "The villain kowtows to the emperor." ”

A guy brought a pot of hot water into the house, and then quietly withdrew without saying a word.

The eunuch took out a small gold lacquer box from his bosom, opened the box, and inside was the big red robe of Wuyi Mountain. The eunuch took out another Nine Dragons jade cup, skillfully brewed a cup of tea and handed it to Kangxi.

Kangxi blew the tea leaves in the cup, took a sip, and handed the teacup to the eunuch beside him.

Kangxi suddenly raised his eyebrows and reprimanded: "You can be convicted!"

The four black-clothed men were even lowered, and they were all trembling a little.

"You and others have boasted of their outstanding martial arts many times, and I have made meritorious contributions to Xu Er and others for their crimes, looking for the dog's tooth talisman. I don't want to waste everything. Not only was the canine tooth talisman not found, but even Helian Qingtian and Yu Sin didn't catch any of them, and even Nalan Xingde, who was my most powerful, couldn't afford to be seriously injured. Kangxi paused, looked at the four people lying on the ground, and continued: "You were originally guilty of heinous crimes, but now you have not achieved an inch. Come on, take it down for me, push it out and cut it for me. ”

"The emperor is gracious, the emperor is gracious. The tall man in black shouted.

After the guards tied up the four men in black, they were about to push them out of the upper room.

Kangxi raised his eyebrows and said, "Why should I be gracious." ”

The tall man in black said, "I didn't get the canine tooth talisman, and my sin is unforgivable." But although Helian Qingtian died, the remnants of the sins have not been removed, and there are still many people who oppose the Qing Dynasty and restore sight. As long as the remnant remains, they will surely look for the Dogtooth Talisman. Although our talents are not good, our loyalty to the king can be seen every day. Your Majesty spares my life, and we will die to repay the court. We still have a modest hand in sharing the emperor's worries. Your Majesty pointed out, no matter the sword mountain and the sea of fire, it will not be resigned. After saying that, the tall man in black kowtowed and bled nonstop.

Kangxi glanced at the other three men in black.

The other three immediately threw themselves on their knees and kowtowed to the point of bleeding.

Kangxi sighed and said, "Okay, I'll spare you for the time being." ”

Only then did the four men in black stop kowtowing, and they couldn't stop chanting: "Thank the emperor for his kindness." ”

Kangxi said: "I remember you and others for loyalty, and stay in the military department for probation." If there is still no measure of work, I will not tolerate it. Step aside. ”

The four of them said in unison, "Huh." Then he crawled backwards out of the house.

"Your Majesty. A faint voice sounded behind him.

Kangxi hurriedly got up and walked to the bed.

Nalan Xingde opened his eyes slightly and looked at Kangxi weakly.

Kangxi said with pity: "Aiqing, you are too injured, don't speak." I have sent a decree to summon the Imperial Physician to come and heal you, and I will be here in the near future. You don't have to worry about recuperation. ”

Nalan Xingde looked at Kangxi with grateful eyes, and the monarch was speechless for a long time.

Kangxi sat on the edge of the bed and held one of Nalan Xingde's hands.

Nalan Xingde saved up for half the weather and said to Kangxi: "The minister can't salute His Majesty, and the crime deserves death." ”

Kangxi shook his head and said, "I said, you were too seriously injured. This is not a court, and the courtesy of the monarch and the minister can be exempted. ”

Nalan Xingde said: "Your Majesty, although the minister killed Helian Qingtian, the remnants have not been removed, the canine tooth charm has not been obtained so far, and the minister has no shame to face the king. ”

Kangxi said: "I didn't find the dog's tooth talisman, and I am very sorry, but Qing is an important minister of the imperial court and a pillar of the country." If you can't find it, you can find it again. Wait for Qing to heal from his injuries, and then it's not too late to find it. ”

"Your Majesty. Nalan Xingde burst into tears and his voice choked.

Kangxi said: "You can recuperate in peace, and I will also leave." I am here, and it is difficult for you to calm down, and it is inconvenient for you to recuperate. ”

Nalan took Kangxi's hand and said in a low voice: "Those four people, who have been bandits for many years, have been kept to raise tigers after all, why did Your Majesty let them go?"

Kangxi smiled and said: "After I entered the customs in the Qing Dynasty, many Han people rebelled, and they have not been completely convinced to this day. I opened a department to take scholars, enabled Hanchen, and used Han to control Han, in order to collect the hearts of Han people. Although these four people have been against the imperial court for many years, they are indeed outstanding in martial arts, and they are still very helpful in clearing the remnants of the Ming Dynasty. It is enough to kill their bandits, and killing them will inevitably chill more people. If you spare them, more will be converted. To govern the world, we must combine rigidity and softness, and blindly being strong and domineering is not beautiful. ”

Nalan Xingde nodded and said: "The emperor is wise and wise, and he knows the principles of governing the country, and he admires it to the fullest. ”

Kangxi smiled at him, then walked out the door.

In May of the 24th year of Kangxi, Beijing was a little stuffy. It has been more than six months since Nalan Xingde returned to Beijing from Dongping County. Nalan Xingde's injuries are getting worse and worse, and his mood is getting heavier and heavier.

On the 23rd, Nalan Xingde felt much refreshed, so he instructed the steward to bring his friends Liang Peilan, Gu Zhenguan, Jiang Ximing and others to Nalan Mansion to drink.

These friends all know that Nalan Xingde has not recovered from his injuries since he returned to Beijing last year, so everyone will come to visit every once in a while. But as Nalan Xingde's injuries became more and more serious, these friends became very anxious. This time, Nalan Xingde invited these friends to his home as guests, so these friends came very well.

Liang Peilan and the others saw that although Nalan Xingde's speech and demeanor seemed to be much better, his face was so white that there was no blood, and he hurriedly asked: "Brother Rong Ruoxian, how are you feeling lately?"

Nalan Xingde waved his white brocade robe and said, "Aren't I good? ”

When the group came to the back garden, the servants had already laid down the wine and food.

Gu Zhenguan frowned and said, "Brother Rong Ruoxian, you are in a noble condition, I'm afraid it's not appropriate to drink." ”

Nalan Xingde waved his hand and said, "Brother Yuanping, this is a bad word! For many days, I have been sick at home for a long time, and my chest is like a boulder, and I am very bored. I invite you here today to have a conversation to relieve the boredom in my breast. Without wine, how can you express your heart and speak freely. Don't mind, bring the wine. ”

Wu Tianzhang gave Gu Zhenguan a look, and Gu Zhenguan no longer stopped him.

At the beginning, everyone was quite polite, and after the end of the wine order, these people completely let go of their manners.

Zhu Yizun saw that there were two night flowers in the garden, so he said: "Brother Rong Ruoxian, you look at these two night flowers in the courtyard, slim and elegant. How about writing a poem?"

Nalan Xingde glanced at the night flowers not far away, and said with a smile: "What's so difficult about this." ”

After speaking, Nalan Xingde drank all the wine in the wine glass, then stood up and chanted loudly: "The two nights in front of the stairs are closed, and the branches and leaves are applied to Huarong." Sparse and dense sunny and rainy, and the volume is obscure. The shadow is messy with the foil, and the incense and water are deep. This can be dissatisfied, and the rotation is to welcome the small tree. ”

As soon as Nalan Xingde finished chanting, everyone clapped their hands together. (I read this poem and thought it was really average.) Maybe it's because my cultural skills are too far behind. ）

Liang Peilan said: "What a 'shadow with the foil, the fragrance and water are deep', Rong Ruoxian's brother is really talented. ”

Nalan Xingde smiled slightly and said, "Friends, they are all famous people in the world. Poetry, songs, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting are all above me. To be friends with all of you is the result of my life. ”

Jiang Ximing said: "Brother Rong Ruoxian, although we are friends with you in previous years, we can't wait for Brother Xian's temperament and talent. To be able to have a fellowship with a virtuous brother is the creation of my life. ”

Nalan Xingde poured himself a glass of wine, then drank it all, and said, "Brother Zhanyuan, I'll do it first as respect." ”

The crowd drank merrily until late at night. In the end, Nalan Xingde felt that he was crumbling and had a splitting headache.

Liang Peilan looked at everyone, then pushed the wine glass and said, "Brother Rong Ruoxian, it's not early today, I'm going to leave." You should rest early, too. ”

Nalan Xingde suddenly looked up to the sky and sighed, with tears in his eyes, and said, "I don't know if I can meet again when I wait for him." After saying that, he tried to stand up, but he fell down.

Gu Zhenguan, who was beside him, hugged Nalan Xingde and said, "Where did the virtuous brother say this?"

Nalan Xingde squeezed out a smile on his face and said, "I was born as a royal relative, and I enjoy endless glory and wealth. But in the past ten years, I have been obsessed with fame and killed countless people. Now he is seriously injured and terminally ill. I think this is God's punishment for me. ”

Gu Zhenguan and others helped Nalan Xingde into the room, and at this time, a woman hurriedly came to Nalan Xingde's side, poured water for Nalan Xingde.

The person who came was Shen Yuan, the concubine of Nalan Xingde (some say that there is no Ming media to marry, and Manchu and Han cannot intermarry). She just nodded at a few of Nalan Xingde's friends and didn't speak.

Gu Zhenguan and the others walked out of Nalan Mansion with interest.

I don't know how long it took, but Nalan Xingde woke up slowly. In front of the bed, he saw Shen Yuan and saw Shen Yuan's haggard face. Nalan Xingde grabbed Shen Yuan's hand and said with difficulty: "I'm afraid I can't do it." ”

Tears flowed from Shen Yuan's eyes.

Nalan Xingde took a breath and said, "It's not a pity for me to die. There are just three things I can't worry about. After I die, I'm afraid that the official clan won't tolerate you. When the time comes, you can find Gu Zhenguan, and he will arrange everything for you. ”

Shen Yuan nodded, already crying.

Nalan Xinde continued: "The second thing is that I have written a lot of poems and songs in my life, and I hope you can collect them and organize them, so that they will not be lost. ”

Shen Yuan nodded vigorously and said, "I will definitely do it." ”

Nalan Xingde gasped for a while and said, "Bring my Liuyun Sword." ”

Shen Yuan took Liuyun from the wall and handed it to Nalan Xingde.

Nalan Xingde pulled the Liuyun Sword out of the box, stroked the body of the Liuyun Sword with his right hand, sighed, and said, "I have killed countless people in my life, and now I am suffering from God's curse. After my death, I don't know who this Liuyun Sword depends on, and I am afraid that there will be no successor to this Liuyun Sword Technique. After I die, you will hand over this Liuyun Sword and Liuyun Sword Technique to the current emperor. Let the emperor judge. The sword book is in my library, remember. ”

Shen Yuan cried and said, "The concubine must live up to the general's wishes." ”

Since then, Nalan Xingde has been ill and died seven days later.