Chapter 40: Just a drop of blood from the water
This crying girl is none other than the girl who loves her children, but at this moment, she has become Zhong Rushui, the youngest daughter of the Zhong family.
"Okay, okay, Shui'er, don't cry, the second brother is back, our family is saved. Zhong Shen comforted his little sister.
This is, Shui'er's gaze swept over the other people around her.
Murong Feng found that when Shui Er looked at him, it was only for a moment, and he didn't stay too long, it seemed that Shui Er really forgot everything.
It's okay to forget about it.
Just when Murong Feng felt guilty about the people he had hurt, but at the same time had some comfort, Shui Er suddenly shouted at Wan'er, "Sister." ”
After speaking, Shui'er broke free from Zhong Shen's arms and hurriedly ran to Wan'er's side.
"Sister, why are you here too?" asked Shui'er with tears in her eyes.
Wan'er smiled, squatted down gently, and said, "Shui'er, it's okay, don't be afraid, your eldest brother and second brother have brought a master, and she will help you." After speaking, Wan'er pointed to Mei Wanli.
"Hello mother-in-law," Shui'er greeted obediently.
Mei Wanli smiled.
"It seems that all of you little girls on Lingyun Mountain are so likable. ”
When Murong Feng saw the scene in front of him, he couldn't believe it.
Wan'er and Lian'er have never met, how can they know each other?
All of this, what the hell is going on?
However, the most important thing now is not to figure out this, but how to help the middle lotus flower heal a little faster.
At this time, Zhong Dushan and Mrs. Zhong also walked out of the house.
"Mei Wanli's predecessors, in the lower bell twilight mountain, have lost their distance. Zhong Dushan said.
The once majestic Zhong Dushan seems to have aged a lot in an instant, without the chic and dignified of the year, and some are just the vicissitudes of life after being weathered, it seems that these days, the life of the Zhong family is indeed not good.
"Zhong Daxia, I have heard of your name for a long time, and now I finally have the opportunity to meet. Mei Wanli said.
Later, several people came into the house to greet each other for a while.
It turned out that in the past few days, people from other sects have come one after another, and they have to ask Zhong Dushan to hand over the lotus, Zhong Dushan naturally refuses, but after all, the lotus flower has become what it is today in his own hands, and the wilting of the lotus is indeed to blame.
So, when those people provoked unrelentingly, Zhong Dushan did not fight back, so the entire Zhong family was raided.
"Senior Mei Wanli, I have long heard that your mana is strong, so please help us this time, so that we can keep the lotus left by our ancestors. Zhong Dushan pleaded.
Mewanari did not speak.
Everyone felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere.
"What are the other requirements, doesn't it mean that you can win the game, why do you still go back on your word" Zhong Jin was really angry when he saw this situation.
"Be cautious, don't be rude. Zhong Dushan said.
Zhong Jin stopped talking.
"Mei Wanli hero, what do you want, please just say it. Mrs. Zhong said.
Mei Wanli looked at the people around him and said unhurriedly: "Actually, it's not a difficult thing. That is, I can hope that Miss Wan'er can become my godgranddaughter and accompany me in the few days I stay in the Zhong family. ”
"What did I do, that's what happened. No problem, I do, I want to be your godgranddaughter, I will be with you for only a few days. When Wan'er heard Mei Wanli's words, she suddenly felt a lot more relaxed.
This Mei Wanli, in the gourd, what kind of medicine is sold.
Murong Feng thought to himself in his heart.
"Since Miss Wan'er has agreed, then we have to thank you. Zhong Dushan said.
"Okay, Senior Mei Wanli, please come with us to see the lotus now. Zhong Shen said.
"No, I've been on the road for a day today, I'm tired, I'm going to rest. Mei Wanli ignored everyone's anxiety and said to herself.
Zhong Jin was furious, but Mrs. Zhong gently stabbed him beside him, and then hurriedly said: "Yes, it's all because we didn't think it through, Senior Mei Wanli really rushed for a day, and he should take a good rest." Well, we're going to talk about the lotus tomorrow. Senior, please come with me, we have already prepared a room for you. ”
The rest of the people have no choice, and now, they can only rely on this unreasonable Mei Wanli for everything.
Just when everyone thought that Mei Wanli had achieved his goal, they didn't expect Mei Wanli to say again: "Wan'er, you have to accompany me today." ”
Wan'er had no choice but to comply.
Wan'er gave Murong Feng a look, as if telling him that she was leaving, and let him rest earlier.
Murong Feng was also very helpless.
However, just as Zhong Shen was taking Murong Feng to the guest room to rest, Zhong Jin suddenly came over and said with bad intentions:
"Zhong Shen, you are so ignorant, Murong Daxia has been with us for the past few days, how can we let him stay in our house and continue to trouble others? ”
Zhong Shen didn't expect that his brother would give an expulsion order to his benefactor.
The reason why Murong Feng stayed at the beginning was completely for Zhong Shen's sake, but now he didn't expect that he would let this Zhong Jin, who crossed the river and demolished the bridge, speak out and drive him away, which was really angry.
"Okay, in that case, then I'll go back. After speaking, Murong Feng left without looking back.
Zhong Shen really didn't know what to say.
At this moment, Zhong Jin looked at Murong Feng's back and deliberately shouted in a loud voice:
"Oh, by the way, Murong Daxia, don't worry, I will naturally take care of Miss Wan'er. ”
At this moment, Murong Feng understood that the reason why Zhong Jin did this was to let himself leave, so as not to disturb him and Wan'er.
However, Murong Feng was not a little angry in his heart at this moment, on the contrary, he felt that this Zhong Jin was so pathetic, he was planning his own and Wan'er's affairs so deliberately, but Murong Feng knew in his heart that no matter how much this Zhong Jin was courteous, Wan'er would not be moved.
I just thought that Wan'er's sentence: "Wait for me"
Perhaps, with this sentence, it is really enough.
Back in the room, Mei Wanli, who was still shouting tired just now, is going to bed at this moment.
"Senior, go up and sleep. Wan'er said softly.
"Wan'er, don't call me senior in the future, just call me mother-in-law. At this moment, Mei Wanli does not have the flying and domineering just now, but has a little more softness.
"Okay, mother-in-law. Wan'er said obediently.
Maybe everyone thinks that this Mei Wanli is a strange and impersonal person, but in Wan'er's eyes, she is a simple person who can't be simpler, and sometimes even has a child's temper.
"Wan'er, I can't sleep, you can comb my hair. Mei Wanli looked at Wan'er and asked like a child.
Wan'er smiled and picked up the comb.
Mei Wanli let go of her hair.
"Mother-in-law, it turns out that your hair is so long. Wan'er couldn't help but sigh.
Mei Wanli did not speak, as if in deep thought.
In fact, Wan'er has always felt that Mei Wanli is really a person with a story, but Wan'er has always had a soft personality and is very knowledgeable, so Wan'er has never asked about such a private matter.
"Wan'er, do you see if I have a lot of white hair. Mei Wanli asked.
"There are some, but not many. Wan'er comforted.
"You don't have to say these nice things to make me happy, I know that I must have a lot of gray hair. Alas, the years are unforgiving, and I can only accept it, after all, I am more than 100 years old this year. ”
"Huh, more than a hundred years old?" Wan'er said in surprise.
"Yes, do you want to ask me why I can live to be a hundred years old?" said Mei Wanli with a smile.
Wan'er didn't know how to reply.
Seeing Wan'er's embarrassment, Mei Wanli said: "Silly boy, since I am your godgrandmother, what else can't be said between the two of us?"
Wan'er nodded.
Mei Wanli sighed, and then said as if he was in a memory: "Actually, I used to be just an ordinary person, but compared to mortals, I also have more martial arts and spells, but I still can't escape the natural law of birth, old age, sickness and death after all. But, later, I acquired the art of immortality. ”
"Immortality, mother-in-law, how did you get it?" Wan'er also completely let down her guard at this time, and asked curiously.
"It took a big price. Mei Wanli said, and his tone was full of desolation.
"Although it has been a lot of work, it should be worth it to live forever. ”
Mei Wanli glanced at Wan'er and said lovingly: "Good Wan'er, you must know that immortality is indeed a good thing sometimes, but if it is just a person living in this world and losing the person he loves the most, no matter how long he lives, it will be empty, even a punishment and torture, and every day he lives will sink further towards the bottom of the boundless sea of suffering." ”
Wan'er didn't speak.
She didn't know what to say.
It seems that the mother-in-law really has an unspeakable past.
Wan'er continued to comb her mother-in-law's hair, and at this time, this green silk seemed to have become a record of the past years, revealing the helplessness and troubles of the past in the paleness.
I don't know how long I was silent, Mei Wanli suddenly said: "Wan'er, tell me, do you have anyone you like?"
Wan'er didn't expect her mother-in-law to suddenly ask like this.
Wan'er said it hesitantly.
"Wan'er, I can't read your mind, but that doesn't mean I don't know other people's minds. Along the way, I have followed you and read the hearts of others. ”
"What did you read, mother-in-law?" Wan'er asked with a blushing face.
Mei Wanli smiled but did not speak.
"Mother-in-law, my good mother-in-law, tell Wan'er quickly. Wan'er said coquettishly.
Mei Wanli looked at Wan'er, gently stroked Wan'er's hair, and said, "Wan'er, I can see that the eldest son of the Zhong family likes you, and that Murong Feng also likes you." ”
Wan'er blushed suddenly.
"It seems that among these two people, there is really our Wan'er's sweetheart. ”
Wan'er's face turned even redder.
"Which one is it?"
"Mother-in-law, which one do you think I should choose?" Wan'er asked.
"The one I chose is the same as the answer you have in mind. Mei Wanli said.
"Hey, mother-in-law, can't you read my heart, how do you know which one I like in my heart?" asked Wan'er, puzzled.
"Haha, although I can't read your heart, but I'm not blind, can't I see it? ”
Wan'er lowered her head in embarrassment.
"Wan'er, your vision is good. Actually, that Zhong Jin is not worthy of your love at all, he is a mercenary villain. ”
"Mother-in-law, I know that I don't like Zhong Jin at all, but no matter what kind of person he is, I am grateful to him, after all, he seemed to have saved me. ”
"What's going on?" asked Mewanari.
"Mother-in-law, it's your fault when you say this. When we went to look for you, you had released a tiger on the mountain to attack us, and I was almost killed. Wan'er couldn't help but say a little angrily.
Wan'er's words made Mei Wanli confused.
"What tiger?"
So, Wan'er told them about the events of that day, including the shepherd boy telling them that the tiger was raised by Mei Wanli.
"Wan'er, I've been staying in a cave, how can I raise tigers? I mean, although my personality is sometimes a little tricky, I still don't joke with other people's lives, how can I let tigers hurt people?"
Wan'er didn't know what was going on.
She believed that her mother-in-law would not lie, but she really experienced a scene of escape.
And the shepherd boy, what the hell is going on?
"Okay, don't think about it, fortunately, you are safe, it seems that this Zhong Jin really saved your life. But, Wan'er, even though he has saved your life, love is not a benefactor, and you can't mess with your mind. Mei Wanli instructed.
"Mother-in-law, I know, don't worry, I can tell the difference. Besides, in my heart, there is only Feng'er for a long time. ”
Looking at Wan'er, who was determined at the moment, Mei Wanli suddenly thought of her young self.
However, he did not have Wan'er's courage and perseverance at that time, so he also single-handedly caused the tragedy that he had endured for many years.
Later, the two of them talked for a while, and then they both fell asleep.
In other words, Murong Feng returned home, and the first one to catch him was Yan'er.
After walking for nearly three months, Yan'er has become thinner, and she is still full of white hair.
A girl who is only eighteen years old has experienced such an unbearable life, and every time she thinks of this, Murong Feng's heart is like a knife.
Since he and Wan'er fell in love, Murong Feng knew that he cared less about Wan'er, and it turned out that he had been vowing to cure Yan'er's illness in his heart, but after so long, he still hadn't made any progress.
Murong Feng fell into deep self-blame.
"Senior brother, you are finally back, we miss you so much after being away from home for so long. Yan'er said, her eyes couldn't help but turn red.
After all, for the big brother in front of her, Yan'er has not only a simple brother and sister relationship, but also an indescribable love.
"Yan'er, how are you?"
"It's all good. ”
"Does Master still heal you every month?" Murong Feng asked with concern.
"Hmm" Yan'er nodded, her eyes revealing a little melancholy.
Looking at Yan'er's full head of white hair, Murong Feng comforted: "It's okay, Yan'er." You look a lot better, really. It won't be long before you're completely fine. It doesn't matter if you have gray hair, that's what makes you different, my little fairy. ”
Listening to Murong Feng's words, Yan'er laughed happily.
"By the way, Senior Brother, why didn't you see Senior Sister?" Wan'er asked.
"Senior Sister has stayed in the Zhong family, and there are still some things. ”
What? The senior sister stayed in the Zhong family?
At this time, Yan'er suddenly thought of the night a few months ago, that is, the night she overheard that Zhong Jin was going to marry the senior sister.
After such a long time, Yan'er thought that this matter was over, but she didn't expect it to appear in her life now.
Do you want to get married if you stay in the Zhong family?
But looking at the appearance of the senior brother, it doesn't look like yes.
Is it hiding it from the elder brother?
So, should I tell my brother?
Yan'er just wanted to open her mouth, but suddenly remembered what the second senior brother said to herself at that time, if she told the senior brother about this, the senior brother would definitely take the senior sister and disappear forever like the second senior sister, and at that time, she would lose the senior brother forever.
Besides, if he told Senior Brother at this time, then Senior Brother would definitely blame himself for why it took such a long time to say it.
Yan'er really doesn't know what to do?
At least, now, the senior sister has not married into the Zhong family, so let's not talk about it for now.
People are selfish.
This is, Master suddenly walked out of the room.
"Master, I'm back. Murong Feng said.
Murong Yingxue just snorted.
"Master, Wan'er stayed in the Zhong family, and there are still some things. ”
At this time, Murong Feng saw Master's surprised expression.
However, Murong Feng guessed wrong, he thought that the master was surprised that Wan'er did not return, but he didn't expect the master to say:
"Wan'er, when did you call your senior sister like that?"
When Murong Feng heard this, he immediately panicked.
In the past, at home, in front of others, Murong Feng always called Senior Sister Wan'er, and only when the two of them were alone together would they call each other intimately.
However, for so many days, because she is outside every day, she has always called Wan'er like this.
Now, will Master doubt it?
Regardless of him, anyway, when Wan'er comes back, he will ask the master to marry Wan'er.
"Oh, Master, I was wrong for a moment. ”
Murong Yingxue glanced at Murong Feng sharply and did not speak.
Later, Murong Feng also went back to the house early to rest.
There is just one thing, Murong Feng has always wondered, why the master didn't care at all about whether to invite Mei Wanli just now, and he was not the slightest surprised that Wan'er didn't return.
What was going on in Master's heart?
Forget it, no one can guess Master's mind anyway.
At this time, Murong Feng took out the handkerchief he was carrying, stroked it gently, and finally, stopped his finger on the two words: "Wanfeng"
Wan'er, what are you doing at this moment?
Thinking of Wan'er, Murong Feng fell asleep unconsciously.
Early the next morning, the Zhong family prepared a sumptuous breakfast and waited for Mei Wanli.
"This old woman, the shelf is really big. Zhong Jin muttered angrily.
"Jin'er, you finally invited Mei Wanli here, you can bear with it a little longer, control your temper, and don't ruin a big thing because of rudeness. Zhong Dushan said.
Zhong Jin nodded and said no more.
After a while, I saw Wan'er helping Mei Wanli slowly walk in.
"Senior, we have simply prepared breakfast, please use it. Mrs. Zhong said politely.
Mei Wanli didn't mean the slightest politeness, sat down directly, picked up the breakfast and began to eat.
Zhong Jin glared at her viciously.
The others had no choice, so they all did it and started eating breakfast.
Finally waited until Mei Wanli finished eating, Zhong Dushan said: "Senior Mei Wanli, for this lotus, you ...... look"
"Don't worry, I will naturally cure the lotus. Mei Wanli said confidently.
"However, I need your Zhong family to cooperate. ”
"If the seniors have any requests, we will do our best to cooperate," Zhong Shen said.
"This lotus flower has been handed down by your ancestors, and after so many years, it must naturally have an inseparable relationship with you, so I need a drop of blood from each of you, and then mix it together and water the lotus, so that the lotus can be rejuvenated. ”
"Okay, let's get started now. Zhong Jin hurriedly said.
"Wait," no one expected, Mrs. Zhong suddenly said at this moment: "Senior, may I ask if everyone in our family is going to take out a drop of blood?"
"Yes, because you are related by blood, you are a family, so the blood mixed in this way, and then combined with my spells, will work. ”
"So, Shui'er also needs to take out a drop of blood?" said Mrs. Zhong, and then glanced at Zhong Dushan.
Zhong Dushan also made a mistake at this time.
Seeing that his parents were suddenly so hesitant, Zhong Jin was very unhappy and said, "Parents, we have finally come to this point, isn't it just to take out a drop of blood, what's so difficult about this? What are you hesitating about?"
"The water is still small, I'm afraid," muttered Madame Zhong.
"Eighteen years old, still young? Mother, I know you feel sorry for Shui'er, but this is simply doting and favoritism, just taking out a drop of blood, can it hurt her? Mother, Shen'er and I have worked hard to invite Mei Wanli's seniors, and we don't care about the hardships along the way, after all, we are for this family, but, mother, isn't Shui'er a member of the Zhong family? Could it be that she just watched her brother be born and died, and she refused to pay even a drop of blood?" Zhong Jin was angry.
The air seemed to freeze.
For Mrs. Zhong's hesitation, all the people didn't understand.
Mei Wanli is also very strange, this Mrs. Zhong really dotes on her little daughter too much.
At this time, Zhong Dushan spoke:
"Senior Mei Wanli, I'm really sorry, this method may not work, my family is still young, I don't want her to bleed, please think of another way." ”
"Father," Zhong Jin was furious, he couldn't understand why his parents were so unprincipled in favoring the younger sister, and even disregarding the interests of the entire family.
"The matter is settled, and no one will say much. Zhong Dushan said sternly.