On the ship, Jiang Kaixu placed Zhou Chen on the bed in the lounge, while he sat down and continued chatting with Ye Ning. Because he could see that Ye Ning obviously had something to say to him.
On the gently surging river, a majestic warship sailed slowly. Because the hull has not been used for a long time and has weathered, it seems to be telling stories of the past. The sun shone through the mist onto the ship, covering every inch with a golden veil.
Ye Ning and Jiang Kaixu walked into an elegant lounge on the ship. The walls of this lounge are hung with brocades and ancient paintings, and the chandeliers on the ceiling sway quietly in the air, bringing a soft light to the room. The exquisite carpets are engraved with various inspirational patterns, which seem to entrust certain expectations and memories of the warship.
The two found a seat and sat down. Ye Ning's eyes were filled with sparks of anger and deep doubts. He held the teacup in his hand tightly, and the clear tea seemed to be able to feel the ups and downs of his emotions at the moment.
He took a deep breath and tried to calm down. He locked eyes with Jiang Kaixu, and his voice was full of accusations: "You clearly know that my father died heroically while fighting monsters, why can't you tell me this kind of thing? Why can't you let people know, and let the whole world fight for me? Is my father unfair? Why should his heroism and sacrifice be hidden, like an ulterior secret?"
Jiang Kaixu lowered his head, not daring to meet Ye Ning's eyes, as if he had some unspeakable secret hidden in his heart. After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke, trying to defend himself.
Jiang Kaixu's eyes flashed with a complex emotion, which seemed to be intertwined with concern for Ye Ning and his own inner regret. He sighed deeply, as if this sigh contained too much helplessness and heaviness.
He said slowly: "Ye Ning, you know, every time I think of that battle, I feel deep pain. Your father's sacrifice was the biggest loss in that battle. I know that he meant so much to you. How high are your expectations? He hopes that you can grow up safely and not be harmed by the world. After all, he is my best student."
Jiang Kaixu paused and continued: "You were indeed too weak at that time. On such a harsh battlefield, not only were you unable to help us, but you might become a burden to us. What's more, if you were impulsive to look for that You will most likely lose your life when the monster takes revenge. Your father died heroically to protect more people, including you. He definitely didn’t want you to make impulsive decisions because of his death.”
Jiang Kaixu's eyes were full of seriousness: "I know that hiding the truth is a kind of betrayal, but I really wanted to protect you. At that time, except Wu Yu and I, no one else was the opponent of that monster. I didn't want to Let you risk your life for a momentary impulse."
Ye Ning's mind is extremely sharp, and he can now discern the subtle changes in other people's eyes and the secrets hidden behind them. Although Jiang Kaixu's words were gentle and protective, they sounded so harsh in Ye Ning's ears, and every word made him feel inexplicable anger burning in his chest.
His pupils flashed with bright and sharp light, locking Jiang Kaixu's eyes. In a corner of his heart, he always had an inexplicable trust and dependence on Jiang Kaixu, but at this moment, it felt like it had been cut by a sharp blade, oozing out unstoppable doubts and pain.
"Commander Jiang, you have always prided yourself on honesty and justice, but there are unknown secrets hidden in your eyes." Ye Ning's voice was low, with a coldness that she had never felt before.
He thought of Ma Jiao, his friend who lost his parents in the battle. His parents fought bravely against the Golden-winged Dapeng and made great sacrifices to protect mankind. At that time, Jiang Kaixu made the incident public, mourned their bravery, and used their deeds to inspire more young soldiers. Among them was Ma Jiao, who, driven by anger and hatred, quickly grew into a powerful warrior.
But why did Jiang Kaixu choose to conceal her father's sacrifice? Why did Jiang Kaixu always set up obstacles for him on his way to seek the truth?
"You gave others incentives and goals, and gave everyone a clear enemy and motivation to progress. But I only got deception and lies. Jiang
Commander, what are you afraid of? In other words, who are you protecting? "Although Ye Ning's voice was soft, it echoed in the quiet room, hurting the hearts of both of them.
Jiang Kaixu was silent, his eyes avoided, not daring to look directly into Ye Ning's penetrating eyes. His fingers tapped unconsciously on the table, as if fighting his inner demons.
In fact, Jiang Kaixu's inner secret is deeper than Ye Ning knows. Behind every choice and every decision, there are countless intertwined and complicated reasons and confusions. For Ye Ning, he is a special and strongest being at the moment. Jiang Kaixu cannot treat him the same as others, even if he knows the reason behind it.
Seeing Jiang Kaixu's doubts, Ye Ning's eyes became firmer. Every question was like a sharp knife piercing Jiang Kaixu's heart. In his eyes, Jiang Kaixu is no longer the hero who always thinks of others and sacrifices for his people, but a traitor who may have betrayed himself and his family. The doubt and disbelief welling up from the bottom of his heart was like a burning flame, almost scorching his heart.
Ye Ning continued to stare at Jiang Kaixu, her cold eyes seeming to see through his eyes into the depths of his soul. He asked: "Jiang Kaixu, you have always stressed the importance of unity and trust, but why did you choose to conceal this matter? Make it public and fight for the honor and respect that the heroic victims deserve. It is not only respect for the deceased, but also An inspiration to the living. You know, heroic deeds inspire us to keep going, for our people, for justice."
Ye Ning's voice was full of accusations: "Why is it okay for Ma Jiao and others to be made public, but not for me? Do you think I will become weak and decadent because I know the truth? Or are you afraid that I will seek revenge?" , do impulsive things? But you shouldn’t know that I am also an outstanding warrior, and I also have the determination and courage to fight for my tribe and justice. Look at me, I have become very powerful now!”
Jiang Kaixu's heart beat faster. He felt as if he was trapped in an inescapable vortex. Every time Ye Ning asked was like a sharp blade, piercing deeply into his soul. He knew that Ye Ning was not blaming him, but pursuing a clear and cruel truth.
He shook his head, took a deep breath, and tried to calm himself down: "Ye Ning, I do have my considerations. You are right, making it public and fighting for the honors that the heroic sacrifices deserve is what we should do. . But you know, some things are not as simple as we think. Sometimes, there are more secrets and confusions hidden behind certain things. I admit that I am hiding something, but it is not out of concern for you or Your father's disrespect is out of consideration for the entire clan and the overall situation."
Ye Ning looked at Jiang Kaixu. Although there was some sincerity in his words, her heart was still full of doubts. She knew that only by constantly asking and searching could she find the truth hidden in the depths.
Jiang Kaixu sighed deeply, paused, and then said: "Your father, he is a brave man with an endless desire for peace. He always believes that humans and monsters can coexist peacefully and jointly create a harmonious world." world. In many battles, he spared those monsters that did not start the war, trying to achieve peace. Although his behavior caused a lot of controversy in the army, it also formed a A unique trend."
He stared at Ye Ning quietly, with a deep sadness and helplessness in his eyes: "I was not with your father on that fateful day. But from the mouth of the lucky survivor, I got I know everything that happened that day. Your father, he believed too much in that desperate pig, expecting it to change and cross the gap between humans and monsters. However, the reality was extremely cruel, and he sacrificed his life for the pursuit of the ideal of peace. The cost of life."
Jiang Kaixu's voice became deeper and deeper, expressing the difficulty in his heart: "The cause of his death, the atmosphere of active struggle within the army, and the people's endless expectations of us formed a strong collision. If we make it public, it will not only shake the army's Morale will also make people question us. I choose to hide it to maintain the unity of our entire team to ensure that we can continue to fight and continue to protect the safety of mankind."
Cold doubts raced through Ye Ning's heart like a blade. He knew very well that the person in front of him
, is spreading a web of lies against him, and the truth is hidden under these various words. The pig demon's words were clearly visible in his mind like an old faded photo. The pig demon seemed fearless and told the dark truth calmly.
But Jiang Kaixu acted as if it had nothing to do with him and completely denied that he had ever appeared in that scene. At that time, he acted decisively and took away the life of the pig demon without hesitation. His speed and determination were as if he was eager to silence and hide the truth.
Ye Ning clenched the sword in his hand, the cold tip of the sword flashing coldly in the sunlight, as cold and resolute as his mood at the moment. He understands that he can no longer let Jiang Kaixu's words lead him. The truth is often hidden behind seemingly ordinary things, and he needs to find and dig out by himself.
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