"Back then, Uncle Sang promised my parents that he would never let you be discovered by the Mo family. Could it be that...he betrayed us?" Brother Sang slammed his fist on the table.
Zheng Quchi hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed his hand to prevent him from doing anything radical.
"Brother, can you tell me what happened to my parents, the Mo family, and Uncle Sang back then?"
Brother Sang looked at Zheng Quchi, the whites of his eyes were covered with bloodshot eyes. As long as he thought about what she had been brought to the Mo family and suffered over the years, he could not forgive himself.
He is too self-righteous.
It's also that he is too incompetent.
He told her hoarsely.
Sang Yanmu, or Uncle Sang as they called him, was actually close friends with the Zhengs.
He is a native of Hongsheng State. He learned woodcarving craftsmanship when he was ten years old and became a craftsman.
In his thirties, he joined the palace craftsmen of Hongsheng Kingdom with his superb craftsmanship. Now he is in his forties, and with his sword and chisel, he already has a position of being relied upon and respected in Hongsheng Kingdom.
At that time, not long after Zheng Quchi was born, due to running around with the Zheng family, he often did not have enough to eat and sleep well, and was weak and sick. They had no choice but to hand over Zheng Quchi, who was only a few years old, to Sang Yanmu to raise him.
Of course, friendship is friendship, and the Zhengs still paid a heavy "reward".
At that time, Sang Yanmu had no achievements or reputation, but thanks to this time, his wood carving finally not only possessed passionate emotional devotion, but also made leaps and bounds in his skills. A kind of delicate carving was embedded in his style. among.
The Zheng couple were very pleased to learn that Sang Yanmu had finally made a name for herself in Hongsheng Kingdom. They believed that Sang Yanmu would treat Zheng Quchi kindly and teach her as her own daughter.
Many years later, the Zhengs unexpectedly gave birth to a younger sister. The situation was not good at that time. Not long after the child was born, she developed a high fever. This fever burned out her brain.
Some doctors have judged that Yaomei will probably only have the mental capacity of a few years old, and she will never grow up.
Not long after Zheng's mother gave birth, she was severely hit by Yaomei's incident, but she left before she could survive that winter.
At that time, Zheng's father seemed to have aged several years overnight. After paying tribute to Zheng's mother, he took Brother Sang and Yaomei to Fu County.
Because there was a distant relative of Zheng's mother here, he paid a large sum of money to ask them to issue a certificate of kinship and a guarantee of origin and submit it to the county for review, so that they could settle down and build a house in Fu County.
After making arrangements for Brother Sang and the others, Father Zheng went out for a few months. When he came back, he was not alive.
Where he went and what he did, no matter how Brother Sang asked, he refused to reveal a word.
Father Zheng just confessed before his death not to seek revenge, not to leave Fu County, and not to have anything to do with people from the Mo family.
We need to protect Yaomei, find our second sister, and protect the Zheng family.
"After my father and mother died, the people of the Mo family seemed to have disappeared before our eyes and never appeared again. I know that my father must have done something to save me and Yaomei. Over the years, I have I never dare to think about what happened in the past because I once swore to my father not to seek revenge or have anything to do with people from the Mo family."
After listening to Brother Sang's story about a series of tragic events that happened to the Zheng family, Zheng Quchi said angrily: "But the people of the Mo family have not disappeared, and they have no intention of letting us go."
Both the Zheng family and Yaomei were directly or indirectly harmed by the Mo family. The real "Zheng Quchi" also died at the hands of the Mo family. How can they live in peace if they are willing to let go of these old enemies? Going down?
"Back then, when you suddenly found you from Sang Bo, no, Sang Yanmu, I was really happy, even confused with happiness. It was all my fault. I didn't know anything. I thought you had been there all these years. Since then, I have been far away from the persecution of the Mo family and have been living peacefully in Hongsheng Kingdom... But I didn't expect... Sang Yanmu..."
He covered his eyes and choked with sobs that he could no longer speak.
It was his fault. At that time, he had lived incognito in Fu County for many years. He was cautious and lived in poverty and embarrassment. He also had a sick younger sister, so he clearly promised his father to find his second younger sister, but he didn't do it.
He thought that instead of bringing his second sister back to suffer with him, it would be better to stay in Hongsheng Country.
"Brother, don't be sad. Things are unpredictable. How did you know that Sang Yanmu would have problems? After all, even my parents didn't notice it at the beginning."
There is definitely something wrong with Sang Yanmu, because according to Zheng Quchi's inference, the original person was taken away by the Mo family shortly after he was sent to him. It was impossible for him to be unaware of it, but he never thought of telling the people who were in constant contact with him. Mr. and Mrs. Zheng.
She guessed that either he was afraid of the Mo family and planned to protect himself wisely, or he was a more vicious person who took the initiative to exchange his original body for benefits with the Mo family.
Brother Sang wiped away his tears and cheered up: "You are right, you have been dressing up as a man since you were a child. If Sang Yanmu deliberately concealed it, no one would easily know that you are Zheng Ermei. Dad once said, don't leave. Fu County, over the years, it’s impossible that the Mo family didn’t know that our Zheng family settled here, but they never took action against us. Dad must have done something.”
"Brother, I can come back only because the Mo family needs me to help them go back to the Zheng family to find something. That thing was once in the hands of my parents. I think it should be in the hands of the eldest brother now."
He looked up at her sharply.
Zheng Quchi continued: "After I came back, I kept talking to the Mo family, worried that they would directly attack you. I made them mistakenly think that I had got the things, but I was hesitant to hand them over... Later they became patient. There are fewer and fewer, and they even plan to give up my chess piece if they don't get what they want."
Brother Sang was shocked and angry: "As expected...they still refused to give up and actually decided to put their plan on your head."
Zheng Quchi told Brother Sang some of her original experience and the things she encountered. She said: "I said just now that things are unpredictable. Dad did choose a Feng Shui treasure place for us to settle. In the past few years, Dad has blessed us. With the Zheng family, the Mo family did not take action, and from now on, as long as Yu Wensheng is in Fu County, the Mo family will never even think of reaching out again."
Having said this, Brother Sang finally understood why Zheng Quchi could discuss this matter calmly now. It was because their current situation was completely different.
"Yes, Yu Wensheng... I never expected that the living Yama that everyone fears would one day become the patron saint of our Zheng family." Brother Sang was also filled with emotion.
Zheng Quchi didn't know how to answer the call for a moment.
He is not only Zheng's patron saint, he is also Zheng's son-in-law and your sister-in-law. I don't know if one day you find out about this, will you be so "shocked" that you will pout?
"Brother, you can tell me now, what exactly is that thing? Why does the Mo family have to get that thing?"
"You don't have to worry about this..."
"But if I remain ignorant, if someone from the Mo family catches me in the future, I will lose all my life-saving cards." She deliberately scared him.
Her words really broke Brother Sang's guard.
He said sternly: "Remember, if someone asks you for the Map of the Eight Wildernesses of Nine Provinces, ask them to come look for me. I am the only one in the world who knows where it is."
When Zheng Quchi heard this, he caught the key point and his eyes lit up: "The Eight Wildernesses of Kyushu? This name is not simple at first sight. It is really in the hands of the eldest brother now? But our house was burned down, where did you hide the things? Already?"
Brother Sang saw her leaning his head towards her and kept asking questions, like a curious child.
He didn't know whether to feel sad for her or laugh at her appearance.
He said: "This is what our ancestors from the Zheng family to our father's generation have been working hard to do for hundreds of years, which is to complete a map of the Eight Wildernesses of Kyushu."
Kyushu, also known as China and Han Dynasty, covers the seven countries in its area. It is not just a vast area that can be described.
Zheng Quchi said in surprise: "Is it finished? Is it finished?"
Brother Sang shook his head: "Not yet, there are still some areas in Ye country."
This is also amazing.
Zheng Quchi took a deep breath.
In the absence of high-speed transportation and sophisticated surveying and mapping instruments, how difficult would it be to rely on human power to condense the three-dimensional mountains and rivers in front of you on a two-dimensional piece of paper or cloth?
Unimaginable.
"The ancestors of the Zheng family are awesome."
Mentioning this matter, the regret in Brother Sang's heart was revealed in his eyes. He said: "My lifelong wish is to complete it for my father and grandfather. It's a pity... I can't live without Fu County, and my legs can't do it either." Live up to your expectations.”
Hearing this, Zheng Quchi also felt waves of discomfort, both from her own and from the regret and sadness left behind by this body.
Speaking of which, she had always asked how Brother Sang's leg was lame. Firstly, she was afraid that it would involve him in sadness, and secondly, she couldn't afford to completely cure it, which would only increase her worries.
"Brother, if you can't leave Fu County for the time being, just ask me to go for you. One day, I will let you come and go freely and move forward without fear." Zheng Quchi said sincerely.
But Brother Sang avoided her bright and clear eyes: "When you first came back, Brother Sang always felt that you had a gloomy temper, didn't like to talk, and kept to yourself. No matter you were bullied or where you were. When you are wronged, you always keep things in your heart. Big brother never understands your pain... Now you are different from before. You are a capable person who can withstand big things. On the contrary, big brother is useless. , Incompetence will only drag you down..."
Seeing that he was so blaming himself for what happened to his original body, Zheng Quchi took his hand, shook it and said, "Brother, you know that I am outside, and if anything happens and I feel uncomfortable, I will always be there." What are you thinking about?"
Brother Sang couldn't help it and looked at her.
But I saw her smiling, a very warm smile.
"I'm thinking, I still have a family. No matter what, I can't give up on myself, because I know there are still people at home waiting for me, so no matter how much time I spend or how much effort I put in, I have to go back."
Tears welled up in Brother Sang's eyes, and he quickly turned his face.
Zheng Quchi didn't rush forward to comfort him, he just waited for him to calm down a little.
After a long time, Brother Sang also figured it out. He said in a hoarse voice: "Well, as long as Brother is here, this family will always be there. Don't worry, you will never be homeless."
After hearing this, Zheng Quchi's eyes were filled with soreness. She sniffed and blinked back the tears.
"Okay, I will remember this. We, brother and sister, will work together in the future to carry forward our Zheng family and become the largest family in Ye country." She deliberately exaggerated.
Brother Sang knew that she wanted to ease the atmosphere, so he followed her words and said: "Before we carry it forward, you should first strengthen our Zheng family. Otherwise, how can we become a big family with just a few people?"
Zheng Quchi: "...Brother, are you feeling springy? Don't worry, there are still many good women in the county. When the time comes, you can marry one, have two in three years, and help us grow our family."
"Nonsense, for a cripple like me, who would marry me?" Brother Sang said with a straight face to tame her.
Every time this topic was brought up, he looked like he was resisting. Zheng Quchi knew that it wasn't that he didn't want to get married and form a warm family, but that he was worried that he would delay other people's girls. It was also because of his pride that he didn't want others to sympathize with him.
Zheng Quchi refuted him plausibly: "Some people have intact limbs, but are full of shortcomings. But brother, you have some inconveniences in your legs and feet, but you have advantages everywhere. Don't always belittle yourself, and don't belittle yourself. You must always Believe that there will always be someone who will love you for the truest side behind your imperfections."
These words were so beautiful that Brother Sang felt a little stunned after hearing them.
He lowered his head and smiled bitterly: "I never dare to hope that there will be such a person in the world who appears for me..."
——
Heading west from the capital of Ye State, a white horse is riding on a shooting star, galloping in the wilderness. The woman on the horse is lying down, almost one with the horse. She has a red gauze scarf on her head, revealing a pair of twinkling eyes. Beautiful eyes that make waves.
It can be seen from her thick eyebrows, big eyes and high bridge of nose that she is a top-notch thick-faced beauty.
And he has a brave and courageous personality.
"Drive! Drive!"
Dressed in red, she crossed the loess land, leaving behind a gorgeous landscape.
——
Zheng Quchi, who had not slept all night and his eyelids were swollen the next day, saw an energetic Runtu waiting at the door as soon as he opened the door.
He must have been waiting for some time, but instead of knocking on the door to urge her, he waited patiently outside.
"Morning." She greeted subconsciously.
Runtu was stunned for a moment, but ignored the greeting, lowered his eyebrows and lowered his eyes, and asked: "Madam, do you plan to take a carriage or ride a horse today?"
"...Let's take a carriage."
Halfway through, Zheng Quchi asked: "Captain Run, can I ask you something?"
"Excuse me, ma'am."
"Your general, your general Wei Jin, and Adjutant Wang are not in the camp?"
Since Yu Wensheng sent him to pick her up every day, it at least showed that he was trustworthy. If she had anything to do, she would ask him directly.
"yes."
Aren't you going to say a few more words?
When he didn't say anything, she continued to ask: "What are they doing?"
"yes."
Good, she could already hear him beginning to endure.
Does this mean she shouldn't ask about Yu Wensheng's whereabouts, or does she think she, a woman, doesn't need to know too much?
(End of chapter)
