(11)
Everything is unbelievably cold.
In Yu Ke's mind, there were many moments when he wanted to believe someone. But every bit of life in the past ten years: every time I starved, every time I passed out from the cold, every night in that cramped hut - these heart-wrenching and painful memories are like thousands of steel needles that are constantly stabbing me. To her heart.
"I'm sorry, I can't forgive anyone..."
"But, I don't want to see anyone say 'they' are not..."
"Let us sever all ties from now on."
Yu Ke returned one copper plate, but did not forget that the sword was still in his hand.
This is the first time she is not wielding a sword in the practice courtyard. In other words, this is the first time she has faced a real enemy, and its name is "the past".
Yu Ke came to the river in a daze. She walked down the stairs and down the pier, looked at the calm river, and sat on the ground against the wall. The wind blew across her face, and a few grains of sand were stuck with dried tears. At this time Only then did she realize that she was crying along the way.
"My heart is still hesitating about right and wrong, but my body can't fool myself." She sighed and saw a small boat swimming in front of her, and suddenly felt relaxed and happy.
She imagined that she was that ship, and that the prosperity, rise and fall of this world were all fleeting. She could choose never to dock and be a passer-by forever, so that she would not have to face the miserable life again.
I finally found some comfort, but after a while, someone else started playing "floating" on the river, causing several ripples in succession. In the second round of floating, the stones only jumped on the river three times; in the third round, There was only a "plop" sound, and the stone sank to the bottom of the river.
Friends are not far away.
"Don't come over, I don't know you!" Yu Ke shouted.
"Then why don't we get to know each other again?" A white-faced boy picked up a stone and threw it towards the river. This time, it caused several ripples.
"You boy, you have a good hand!" Fu Wentao refused to admit defeat and tried again, but the stones he threw still did not float on the water three times. Ayu then went over and pestered the young man: "Bai Shaoxia, please teach me how to play around with water."
Bai Feng shook his head and replied: "I don't know how to teach you this, so let Brother Fu teach you." After speaking, he asked Yu Ke: "How is it, how does it feel to make your own 'choice' for the first time."
"I don't want to talk to you." Yu Ke said, "Just let me stay here alone, okay?"
Bai Feng said: "I understand this feeling. I feel that there is no place for me in the world. I just muddle along from now on and live the rest of my life. Think about it carefully. How are you different from them? In the end, why do you want to fight with your parents? Where’s the clearing line?”
"I can't forgive them, and I can't hate them. I would rather never know their existence. If possible, starving to death at my aunt and uncle's place would be fine." Yu Ke's voice became softer and softer. , until the end I couldn't stop sobbing, and it was quite difficult to utter a word from my mouth.
Bai Feng said: "You didn't choose to do that, because deep down in your heart, there is a 'wish' that really supports you. It's not the mother you think about day and night, let alone some 'deity' you have never met. .A'ke, you don't know now, it's just because you don't have enough experience. If you keep going, one day you will naturally remember what that wish is."
"The boat seems to be sailing freely on the water, but you never know who is rocking the oar."
After the young swordsman finished speaking, he picked up Yu Ke's sword and looked at it for a moment, and then handed it to her again. Yu Ke looked at the other party, happily took the sword, and thoughtfully went back to the inn with the three of them. Rested.
That night, the Gao family sent someone to deliver a letter. In addition to complaining that Bai Feng had not come to visit in the past few days, the letter also graciously invited Bai Feng to attend the birthday banquet of Da Qi Emperor Gao Huan two days later. It is said that this birthday The banquet was postponed for a few days in order to welcome Zhao Kuo, the "Yuyi Marquis" who had made great achievements in Beizhen a few days ago.
"Zhao Kuo is coming to Jinyang?" Bai Feng couldn't help but sigh.
Fu Wentao immediately agreed: "We haven't seen each other for several months, so we are friends."
"Hmph, he is quite famous. He is obviously just reaping the benefits, and the one who has made the greatest contribution is obviously you, Shaoxia Bai!" Ayu said angrily: "Why don't you go in front of everyone and read a book about him, saying that he has evil intentions and is planning to rebel? of."
Bai Feng laughed at himself: "With our current status, no one will care about our humble words. On the contrary, if we offend the Zhao family, we won't even have a moment of peace."
"Brother-in-law." Yu Ke begged, "Can you let me follow you?"
"That's what I meant." Bai Feng immediately agreed: "This trip will help you learn a lot, and you may also meet Yu Feihong. Ake, can't you show your timidity in front of her?"
"I absolutely won't!"
Afterwards, Bai Feng and Yu Ke decorated themselves with the gifts given by the Gao family and purchased a brand new dress respectively. Two days later, they put on their new clothes and visited the Gao family. As guests, they interacted with the Gao family siblings. Enter the palace together to attend the birthday banquet.
According to past customs, the emperor's birthday banquet usually lasted for ten days and ten nights. One of the steps was to go out of the palace and tour around. Then, he would slowly accept formal visits from envoys from all sides in the palace and listen to their blessings. and requests and gifts in return.
There will be a feast for a total of eight hours every day, four hours during the day and four hours at night, day and night. There are also various dances and music performances to entertain the guests.
This is not only the emperor's birthday banquet, but also a good opportunity for all kinds of royal relatives, dignitaries and dignitaries to connect with each other and consolidate their relationships.
Baifeng was promoted by Gao Xijun, and within a short period of time after arriving in Jinyang, he got the opportunity to enter the palace to meet the saint. This was simply unbelievable to ordinary people in the world. The price he had to pay often made Baifeng fall into trouble. Food for thought.
As soon as they entered the palace, they were surrounded by magnificent and regular buildings. This was not Bai Feng's first time here, but it was the first time that he raised his head and saw clearly the buildings here. Each one was magnificent and towering, which was more shocking than he imagined.
Because the emperor had not yet begun to summon everyone, Bai Feng and Yu Ke could only temporarily separate from the Gao family siblings. According to their status, they came to a place that only received diners and servants to rest temporarily.
Although this place does not host noble people, it is not shabby at all. The tables inside are all made of smooth mahogany, and the wine and food vessels are all made of precious lacquerware and are uniform in shape.
The caisson on the roof forms a circular concave surface, with gorgeous pink peonies carved next to it. A gorgeous multi-branch candle lantern hangs upside down on the concave surface. Its shape resembles a lush treetop, with golden leaves carved on each branch. There are several lifelike birds standing on the branches, which have an ancient charm.
The banquet room was covered with a red flower carpet, and noble guests from all over the world were drinking here.
