Just when Zhong Dushan began to have a headache for the unpredictable Murong Yingxue, another matter became a top priority.

That is, there is still a month left for the lotus flower to bloom.

Hundreds of years ago, there has always been a tradition on Lingyun Mountain, that is, one month before the lotus blooms, the youngest men of the Zhong family, the Jiang family and the Zhuang family will guard the lotus, that is, copy the scriptures next to the lotus, and then burn these scriptures, burying the ashes in the soil of the lotus flower to become the best fertilizer.

The reason why the youngest man is guarded is because the younger man is the inheritance of the family.

Thirty years ago, when the lotus was in full bloom, Zhong Dushan was fortunate to become the guardian of the lotus.

At that time, the Zhong family only had one son, Zhong Dushan, and the Zhuang family only had one son, Zhuang Rusheng, and similarly, because the Jiang family's parents were gone, Jiang Rufeng was also the first to bear the brunt.

So, thirty years ago, it was these three people who guarded the lotus.

Every time Zhong Dushan thought of this, he couldn't help but burst into tears.

At that time, Jiang Rufeng was the oldest, and he and Zhuang Rusheng were about the same age, these three people were all young men in their early twenties at the time, they grew up together, and their feelings were very good, especially for Jiang Rufeng, Zhong Dushan respected him very much, and always regarded him as his role model.

The time of guarding the lotus flower basically lasted for ten days.

During these ten days, the three of them ate and lived together, and during the day they copied the scriptures diligently, and when they returned at night, they began to talk about everything, although they were not related by blood, but they were like brothers.

Then, ten days later, the three men finished copying all the scriptures, then lit the stacks of paper and buried the ashes next to the lotus, hoping that in twenty days, the lotus would bloom smoothly.

Zhong Dushan still remembers that the three of them stood in front of the raging flames at that time, the fire was so strong that it seemed to reflect the entire sky red, and the reflections of the three of them also kept flashing in the flames.

At that time, they were all young faces, pillars of the three families, and good brothers with no worries.

Thirty years later, however, everything has changed.

He has become an old man who is over half a hundred years old, and Zhuang Rusheng also left everything behind and took his wife to practice in a distant place.

The most unexpected thing is Jiang Rufeng, I don't know when this former brother began to have a different heart, and he fell deeper and deeper, united those small families, and began to attack his father.

If he hadn't discovered it himself, perhaps, Jiang Rufeng's plan would have succeeded.

However, it was precisely because of his own poor consideration that Jiang Rufeng ended his life with a sharp sword. It also led to his wife looking for a short-sightedness. Even her only daughter, Jiang Lian, has no whereabouts.

It's just because of his youth and vigor that he caused an irreparable tragedy.

Therefore, for the Jiang family, this Zhong Dushan has always felt guilty for so many years.

Just as Zhong Dushan was deep in thought, Mrs. Zhong walked in.

When she saw her husband frowning again, she knew in her heart that Zhong Dushan was beginning to reminisce about the past again.

After all, they are a husband and wife who have lived for decades, and Mrs. Zhong knows Zhong Dushan very well, and she knows why he is worried with a look.

"Master, do you remember Brother Jiang again?" Mrs. Zhong walked up to Zhong Dushan and asked gently.

Mrs. Zhong's words interrupted Zhong Dushan's memories, he glanced at Mrs. Zhong, they were all warm, this woman who was once as beautiful as a flower, now she has gray temples, she has given the best years to herself, and she has raised three children for herself, and even knows all her thoughts and thoughts.

"yes, I can't hide anything from your eyes. Zhong Dushan said.

"Alas, all these years have passed, sir, don't be unable to get along with yourself. Mrs. Zhong sighed and comforted Zhong Dushan.

"Yes, I don't want to recall the past, but isn't it that the lotus is about to bloom again, I can't help but think of the scene when the lotus bloomed thirty years ago, when I was like brothers and sisters with Brother Zhuang and Brother Jiang, guarding the lotus together. ”

Zhong Dushan's words reminded Mrs. Zhong of an important matter: "Master, look, the lotus flower is about to bloom again now." According to tradition, we also need three young men to guard the lotus flower and copy the scriptures, but this year, we,"

Mrs. Zhong stopped and looked at Zhong Dushan.

"yes, I'm struggling with that, too. Three young men, where can we find it, alas, no one would have imagined that the three major families of Lingyun Mountain, which were once prominent, are now the only one left of us. Zhong Dushan was very helpless.

"The Jiang family has no descendants, master, why don't we let Zhong Shen participate. Although this kind of thing is said to be the eldest son, but because of the special situation. Mrs. Zhong suggested.

"Okay, let's let Zhong Shen come, but, in addition to Zhong Shen and Zhong Shen, we still lack one person. Zhong Dushan said.

"Then let Zhuang Zhongren, anyway, he is also a descendant of the Zhuang family. ”

Zhong Dushan shook his head.

"What's the matter, sir, is there anything wrong?" asked Madame Zhong puzzled.

"It's not that simple. Zhong Dushan sighed.

"What do you mean by that?"

"According to tradition, these three young people must be young first of all, but the most important thing is to make a difference and be regarded as a model, but Zhuang Zhongren has always been lazy and lazy, plus he is greedy for gambling, and even gave his ancestral house to others for a time, how can such a person be qualified to protect the lotus?"

Listening to Zhong Dushan's words, Mrs. Zhong also fell into deep thought.

Yes, the lotus flower is a precious thing in Lingyun Mountain, and it must be guarded by the best people, so that the copied scriptures can be sincere, and the ashes after burning will have an effect.

"But, sir, apart from Zhong Jin and Zhong Shen, we don't have a third suitable candidate. Mrs. Zhong said.

"Yes, on this mountain, there are many people who are highly respected, but they are not young men, and there are many young men, but there are not a few people who are highly respected, so they must be young and promising, and have good conduct, such people seem to be only Zhong Jin and Zhong Shen. Zhong Dushan said, his words were helpless.

At this time, Zhong Dushan saw that Xi'e was playing with Zhong Jin in the yard.

"Madam, you see, how good Xi'e and Zhong Jin are now. In order to get rid of these troublesome things for a while, Zhong Dushan looked out the window and changed the topic.

"Yes, the two of them have really experienced many misunderstandings to get to where they are today. Mrs. Zhong looked at the two people outside the window and was very pleased.

"Since she woke up, she seems to have changed as a different person. ”

"Yes, it's like a child, always sticking to Zhong Jin, at the beginning, I was still very unaccustomed, I still like the once knowledgeable, gentle and elegant Wan'er, but, after a long time, I found that today's Ji'e is also very popular, the most important thing is that Zhong Jin likes it, Wan'er who has forgotten everything, can take Zhong Jin to heart. Mrs. Zhong said, with mixed feelings in her heart.

"Alas, whether it is a willful and rude child, or a well-informed lady. As long as Zhong Jin likes it, it is the greatest blessing for our old people. "Zhong Dushan is also down-looking now.

At this time, Zhong Dushan suddenly remembered something, and then he closed the window and said to Mrs. Zhong, "Madam, I have an idea. ”

Seeing that Zhong Dushan was so mysterious, Mrs. Zhong hurriedly asked, "Master, what is it, so mysterious?"

"I have a third person in mind. Zhong Dushan said cautiously.

"Who?"

"It's Wan'er's junior brother. ”

"Murong Feng?" Mrs. Zhong couldn't help but cry out.

"Yes. Zhong Dushan said affirmatively.

Mrs. Chung did not speak.

Zhong Dushan continued: "I saw Xi'e just now, and I remembered this person. What do you think, ma'am?"

Mrs. Zhong glanced at Zhong Dushan, but still did not speak.

"You see, madam, this Murong Feng is a few years younger than our Zhong Jin, and he can be regarded as young and promising, and as far as I know, this child's martial arts are also very good. The most important thing is that this person has an incomprehensible relationship with our Zhong family. You must remember that Shui'er was sent back by him, and the lotus at that time, it was he and Zhong Jin who invited Mei Wanli to save the lotus. ”

What Zhong Dushan said was not unreasonable, but Mrs. Zhong still had her own doubts.

After all, it was an old husband and wife, Zhong Dushan could see Mrs. Zhong's doubts at a glance, so he said: "Madam, I know what you are worried about, you are worried about Murong Feng and Wan'er. ”

"Yes," Mrs. Zhong finally spoke: "Master, now that Wan'er and Zhong Jin are finally so good, we shouldn't make extraneous branches." ”

"However, apart from this Murong Feng, we have no other candidates. ”

Mrs. Zhong's complexion began to soften.

Then, Zhong Dushan continued: "Madam, I know that you are afraid that Murong Feng and Wan'er will have something to do with each other, but you also know that when Wan'er got married, Murong Feng's memories have been erased, and when he came to our house, you also saw Forsythia consciously mention Wan'er, Murong Feng was expressionless, it seems that he really forgot." Moreover, after Wan'er was injured, her memories also disappeared, so in her world, there was no Murong Feng. Madame, neither of them remembered each other, and although they had unforgettable memories, all was gone. ”

"Well, for the sake of Lotus, I can only choose this way. Mrs. Zhong relented.

"Madam, don't worry, we try to avoid seeing each other, even if we do, no one remembers whom, there is nothing to worry about. Zhong Dushan constantly comforted his wife.

"However, we also have to ask Zhong Jin what he means about this matter, after all, we should also respect the child's own wishes. Mrs. Zhong said.

"Yes, I'll ask him in a few days. Zhong Dushan paused, and then said, "At the same time, we also have to ask Murong Feng if he is willing to help us with this." ”

"By the way, master, his master Murong Yingxue is not a simple person, we need to watch out for her. Thinking of what Zhong Dushan said to herself, Mrs. Zhong couldn't help but worry.

"Yes, that Murong Yingxue, I don't know what the way it is, don't worry, I won't let him know about this matter, I will meet Murong Feng alone. Zhong Dushan said.

"Okay, master, I know, alas, I don't know if it will go well this time?" Mrs. Zhong said helplessly.

Looking at this wife who has been with him for decades, Zhong Dushan's eyes are full of love, over the years, he has experienced so many things, especially in recent years, the uneven life has made this former beauty a weathered old man, Zhong Dushan feels very sorry for his wife.

"Madam, rest assured, I am by your side whenever and whatever happens. ”

Mrs. Zhong nodded and looked out the window.

In the courtyard, Xi'e and Zhong Jin smiled brightly.