The night was intensely black, as if boundless thick ink was heavily smeared on the dark sky. The stars were dim and the moon was dim, making people feel deeply suffocated and desperate.
Loneliness in the dark night is an indescribable emotion that seems to have overflowed, drowning all human hearts and consciousness.
In Mengyunxuan. Li Ruiyun sent Bai Yu away and returned to the original flower hall. He stared blankly at the remaining seats on the table that had not yet been removed. In a trance, he seemed to have returned to last night. He and Ding Mengxuan were still here chatting to the moon and drinking wine. …
But in the blink of an eye, things have changed and people have changed, and the beauty has disappeared. Thinking about it, it suddenly seemed like a dream.
He ordered his attendants to bring the food and wine again, and he drank by himself, sitting alone until dawn.
The attendants on both sides came over and persuaded him several times, asking him to go back and rest; but he didn't care about anything and continued to drink wine in his own way, feeling dazed and at a loss, as if he was sleepwalking in hell.
Later, he was eighty-nine points drunk; in his hazy eyes, Ding Mengxuan's beautiful and graceful shadow swayed.
"Mengxuan, Mengxuan, where are you?...Why did you follow me then? In fact, I really didn't want to hurt you! The reason why I did this was because I was forced to do so!...
"Mengxuan, do you know how much I love you? But why, why do you betray me, why are you still thinking of other men in your heart? Why can I never get your heart... Why... …”
Muttering to himself, he was already in tears.
The candlelight on the table flickered, flickering his blurred drunken eyes; due to the effect of the wine, his half-drooped eyelids were stained with a faint blush.
With his eyes dim, he inadvertently glanced at the plaque on the lintel of the hall opposite, and the three eye-catching characters on the plaque.
"Meng Yunxuan..." He repeated these words subconsciously, and his heart throbbed unconsciously, "Meng Yunxuan... Meng Yun... Yun, Yun... Haha, haha..."
He suddenly laughed, the laughter was shrill, long and creepy.
At the moment when he suddenly woke up, the pain was also tearing at his sensitive nerves crazily, spreading instantly.
"I thought your feelings for that man only developed gradually later; I didn't expect that in your heart, you have been thinking about him from the beginning, thinking about the man with Yun in his name, Ling Yun, Ling Yun... I am now Only then did I realize that it was me who was the stupidest person!..."
At this time, he was stunned, collapsed, and injured. His expression was blank for a moment, as if something broke apart, silently...
At the same time, a lonely new grave had just been erected next to a jungle twenty miles away.
A handful of loess covers all the wind. Standing in front of this lonely loess, Ling Yun thought about it, only to feel the pain in his heart.
At the same time, in different places, two men were grieving for the same woman.
The past is as vivid as yesterday.
Ling Yun recalled that his first encounter with Ding Mengxuan was more than ten years ago, when he and she were both young and in love. Her frightened eyes, like a deer's, were pitiful and had made his heart flutter.
He remembered that he met her again in front of her embroidery building. At that time, she was leaning on the railing, her graceful figure hidden by the flower branches, full of poetry and painting, which once made him think a lot.
He also recalled that the conflicts between him and her due to misunderstandings became more and more intense, so much so that the two were incompatible and fought each other with swords.
Now that she has finally looked forward to the day when all her past grudges will be settled, she has left him again - is the fate between her and Ding Mengxuan really an act of God?
The wind rustled, blowing his messy hair. In his chaotic thoughts, he couldn't help but think of what happened in the past few days: the prince was murdered, Mr. Lu was framed and imprisoned, and he was almost murdered in the prison...
Later, with the help of Du Zhenghai, he finally escaped from the prison; when he was helpless, he pinned his glimmer of hope on his parents, thinking that through their help, he might be able to escape from the temporary predicament. He never expected that when he came What is more is deception and betrayal...
Thinking about the unbearable experience a few days ago, thinking about how his parents could be so cruel as to deliver him into the hands of his enemies, thinking about the humiliation and abuse he suffered in the hands of Li Ruiyun... He only felt pain. Heartfelt.
He thought again of Princess Chang Qing's gentle and considerate words, and He Yuting's amiable smile - could all of this be fake?
If even one's biological parents can deceive and betray one's son without conscience, then what else in the world can one trust?
Think about it now, the prince died in vain, Mr. Lu is still in the prison, the dragon and phoenix jade talisman was destroyed, and Ding Mengxuan also died in his arms... How hard I have tried to change the current situation, but after a lot of hard work, , what is the result?
At that moment he truly felt the insignificance of his own power. He suddenly felt how frustrated he was and how futile all his efforts were!
Thinking of this, he felt disheartened and at a loss; he didn't know what to do next or where to go.
At this moment, he felt how lonely and helpless he was, and how much he wished there was someone who could comfort him, help him, and soothe his broken heart, but...
He didn't know how long he had been waiting in front of Ding Mengxuan's grave. For a while, his mind went blank.
The sky turned gloomy at some point, and a light rain began to fall, falling on his face and clothes, but he was completely unaware of it.
In the cold wind and rain, he remained motionless, as stagnant as a statue. Gradually, all his consciousness became blurred...
When he woke up again, he found himself lying on a soft couch. Although the quilt covering him was a little old, it was soft and comfortable. He was surrounded by snow-white walls, and there were a table and a chair in the room. Although the furnishings were simple, they were The windows are bright and clean, and they are kept very neatly.
A faint medicinal fragrance filled the air, filling the heart and spleen with an indescribable refreshing feeling.
Ling Yun silently looked at the settings in the room, feeling that this place seemed familiar.
At this time, the door opened, and a young man in his twenties, dressed as a waiter, came in carrying a medicine bowl. Seeing that he was awake, he said happily: "Master Ling, you are finally awake! I will tell the master right away."
With that said, he put the medicine bowl on the table, turned around and went out.
Ling Yun felt that this young man looked familiar. While he was wondering, he heard footsteps coming from outside the door. The young man had walked in accompanied by a woman in gray with silver hair on her temples.
He saw that the woman was about sixty years old, energetic and energetic, wearing a simple plain cloth robe, with long hair tied high, looking fresh and neat.
She has a fair complexion, delicate eyebrows, a raised nose, and a cherry mouth. Although she is a few years older, her tranquil face and overall demeanor still exude a sense of elegance, simplicity and subtlety, with a faint air of elegance. Refined style.
When Ling Yun saw her, he immediately recognized her. The person who came was none other than the perverse mother-in-law known as "Sai Zhongjing", the owner of the Miracle Doctor Villa, who had treated He Yuting's injuries twice in the past; the young man was her apprentice Bao'er.
Seeing her, Ling Yun thought of the past again, thinking of He Yuting, and felt sad.
Sai Zhongjing saw that he was just speechless, so he asked in a kind tone: "How are you, do you feel better?"
Ling Yun nodded lightly, struggled to sit up from the couch, and said dumbly: "I feel much better; thank you mother-in-law for saving my life."
Sai Zhongjing frowned slightly and said softly: "You haven't recovered from the internal injuries you suffered a few days ago, and now you have a severe cold. You need to rest quietly. Don't move around. Just lie down first!"
Ling Yun had no expression on his face, looked at her lightly and said, "Where is this place?"
Sai Zhongjing looked at him with lowered eyes, a slight arc in his gentle eyes, "Where is the Miracle Doctor Villa! This morning, Bao'er and I went up the mountain to collect medicine, and saw you alone in a daze in front of a solitary grave. It was raining so hard. , didn't even move, just like a wooden pile, dying?... I couldn't bear it, so I saved you."
An indescribable pain arose in Ling Yun's heart, surging and blocking his throat, making him almost unable to make a sound.
After a long time, he breathed out gently, regained his composure, and said in a thick voice: "Mother-in-law, why did you save me? Rather than living in such pain, it would be better to die and end everything..."
Sai Zhongjing was stunned for a moment and sighed: "I miss you Ling Yun. You were such a high-spirited and heroic hero back then. Why are you so decadent and depressed now?"
Ling Yun gave a bitter smile, his eyes were tired and dim, and he remained silent.
Sai Zhongjing said in a calm tone: "Actually, I know everything that has happened to you in the past few days - including those in the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Punishment. I also know that you are also suffering in your heart...
"What I want to say now is: whatever is going to happen will happen. Since you can't avoid the coming disaster, you have to face it. As for how to face it, it depends on yourself. Some people may Choose to give up, but some people will choose to face it actively and bravely, and change everything bravely and strategically. Zhichao, do you think so?"
Ling Yun lowered his head and said nothing.
Sai Zhongjing's voice was delicate and he continued to talk, "Now Mr. Lu is still in jail and his life is on the line - I believe he was unjustly accused, and now there are about 100 people who want to clear up his grievances and save him from prison. There is only you, Ling Yun, to fight for, but if you are still depressed and decadent because of a little love between children and parents, then..."
Ling Yun felt that his head began to hurt again. He put his hand on his forehead and said in a deep voice: "Thank you, mother-in-law, for your teaching. But now I am very confused and want to be quiet first..."
Sai Zhongjing rolled his eyes at him helplessly, sighed and said, "Okay, I understand how you feel now."
She ordered Bao'er to fetch the bowl of medicine on the table and said: "This bowl of medicine is specially prepared by me for you. It can dispel cold, replenish qi, and regulate the meridians. You drink it and do some exercises to regulate your breath." Then pay attention to meditation and rest, and you can expect great things."
Ling Yun thanked him.
Sai Zhongjing said again: "It's getting late, and I won't disturb your rest." Before going out, she looked at Ling Yun with a serious look and said: "Zhichao, I hope you can take care of yourself."
After Sai Zhongjing's master and apprentice left, Ling Yun drank the bowl of soup according to her instructions, sat cross-legged and meditated for a while, and adjusted her breathing in Qi Luck Dantian. She felt refreshed and her mood was slightly better, so she lay down in bed and rested. Lying down, I felt sleepy while my thoughts were flying, and I fell asleep hazily.
After an unknown amount of time, there was a soft knock on the door outside, and a graceful woman in white walked in with light steps and slowly approached his bed...
