The sky is bright and the sun is rising.
In the morning light, the gentle glow poured down from the sky, covering the earth with a layer of colorful softness.
Today is a nice day, and the ten-mile peach blossoms outside Peach Blossom Villa look even more delicate and charming in the glow.
In the front courtyard of Peach Blossom Villa, the bodies of two servants were placed.
Dozens of people from all over Peach Blossom Villa stood at the entrance of the main hall. Everyone looked solemn, all lowered their heads, no one said a word, and the atmosphere seemed serious and heavy.
Nangong Nan, the owner of Peach Blossom Villa, stood at the gate, his brows furrowed and his expression solemn. Standing next to him were Xu Feng, Liu Ruyan, Nangong Yushu and Li Ruoxuan, who were also silent. Further behind them stood Nangong Chunxue, Shangguan Hongqin, Leng Yue and Menghua.
Everyone stared intently at the two corpses placed in the courtyard. What happened last night shocked them and left them with lingering fears. No one expected that another tragic incident of theft and murder would occur in Peach Blossom Villa, which had been peaceful for a long time.
Nangong Nan looked around the crowd and suddenly said: "Everyone knows what happened last night. Theft and murder have not happened in the Nangong family for a long time. Since a serious secret room theft occurred in the Nangong family ten years ago, , we formulated many preventive measures. We never expected that last night, while we were drinking and chatting, the thieves sneaked into the ten-mile peach forest and plotted to commit crimes. Obviously, those thieves had already made careful plans and were well prepared. As the fifteenth generation helmsman of the Nangong family, I, Nangong Nan, also have an unshirkable responsibility. It was precisely because we were drunk, did not conduct routine anti-theft operations at night, and did not send additional manpower for patrols in a timely manner, and were so careless that those thieves were betrayed. There is an opportunity to take advantage of. Our Nangong family is one of the four major families in the martial arts. For hundreds of years, our long-lasting prosperity has benefited from the great reputation of the ancestors of the Nangong family in the martial arts. But the many legacy left by our ancestors Rare treasures and martial arts secrets have also attracted the attention of thieves and bandits in the world, hoping to steal them quickly. Therefore, from now on, we must be more vigilant to protect the treasures left by our ancestors from being lost. "
All the servants lowered their heads to listen, and none of them dared to express their anger. Guangfu, the chief domestic servant, stood at the scene and was even more silent. He knew very well that the theft and murder that occurred last night were caused by his poor management and neglect of precautions. He certainly has an unshirkable responsibility. If the banker wants to pursue him for dereliction of duty, he will not be able to escape the blame.
Fortunately, Nangong Nan did not convict him in public. This was also because everyone was in high spirits at the banquet last night. After getting drunk, they fell asleep too deeply and failed to be vigilant, which led to the disaster. Logically speaking, this cannot be blamed on him alone.
So, when he thought of this, he calmed down a little.
At this time, Nangong Nan turned to look at him, stared at him coldly for a long time, and suddenly said sternly: "Guangfu, as the general manager, what were you doing after the banquet last night?"
Everyone looked at Guang Fu. Guang Fu couldn't help being shocked. His body shook slightly. He bowed to Nangong Nan and said sarcastically: "Back to the village owner, my subordinates and brothers finished dinner in the side room last night and made arrangements. Ma Lei and Jiang Yun went to patrol outside. It was their turn to be on duty last night. But their subordinates did not expect that a distinguished guest came yesterday, and the owner of the village hosted a banquet. During the dinner, everyone drank too much. Not enough wine. Seeing that everyone was happy, my subordinate couldn't help but drink a little, so he fell into a deep sleep. It was my subordinate's dereliction of duty. I deserve to die. Please punish me, Lord!" He suddenly made a plop and knelt down to Nangong Nan in public. Go down.
Everyone looked at him with sad expressions on their faces.
Nangong Nan sighed softly, walked a few steps in place, and said thoughtfully: "Guangfu, you have been following me for ten years, right?"
Guangfu lowered his head and muttered, "Yes, owner! It's been ten years, three months and eight days now!"
Nangong Nan stared at him and said slowly: "Since you came to the Nangong family, you have been working hard and diligently for the past ten years, and you have always been loyal to the Nangong family. I, Nangong Nan, have seen all of this. What happened last night I can’t blame you entirely, hey, that’s all, get up!”
Guang Fu was trembling in his heart, but after hearing Nangong Nan's comments about him, he felt calmer. However, he still lowered his head and looked nervous, but he did not dare to stand up.
Nangong Nan sighed deeply and said to him again: "Guangfu, didn't you hear what I said? I will not pursue this matter for the time being. I hope you will make up for it in the future and get up soon!"
At this time, he slowly raised his head, looking at Nangong Nan with a solemn expression, his eyes filled with indescribable sadness and gratitude.
After such a big thing happened, Nangong Nan didn't hold him accountable, which was beyond his expectation.
He secretly swore in his heart: The owner of the village is so tolerant and trusting of him. In the future work, he must act more cautiously, so as not to make any mistakes again and live up to the old man's love.
Guangfu looked at the servants beside him, with a look of deep guilt on his face. He suddenly bowed, clasped his fists towards Nangong Nan and said, "Thanks to the master's tolerance and trust in his subordinates, due to the neglect of duties by his subordinates, , The poor performance of things led to what happened last night. Please punish the subordinates, owner! I am willing to accept any punishment!" He was like a child who had done something wrong, with his head hanging down, and his heart was filled with mixed feelings and uneasiness. .
Nangong Nan slowly walked down the steps, came to his side, reached out and patted his shoulder, looking at him meaningfully, with no blame in his eyes, but full of comfort.
Nangong Nan's sudden tender gesture shocked him deeply, and he couldn't help but burst into tears of gratitude. He raised his head and looked at Nangong Nan steadily, his eyes full of eagerness and perseverance.
He suddenly shouted loudly: "My subordinates are willing to swear allegiance to the Nangong family to the death, and to dedicate themselves to the Nangong family till death!"
The servants around him heard his sonorous oath, and they also shouted loudly. The shouts were high-pitched, stirring up the ten-mile peach blossom field, and lingered for a long time.
Xu Feng and other people on the stage saw that these servants were so loyal to the Nangong family, and they all nodded slightly and cast approving glances at them.
Xu Feng secretly thought: "No wonder the Nangong family has stood proudly in the martial arts world for hundreds of years and has been prospering forever. With such loyal subordinates, why worry about not being able to build a long-lasting business? I am really happy for Brother Nangong!"
Nangong Nan suddenly walked up to the two corpses, slowly bent down, bowed to them, and expressed his condolences.
When everyone in the audience saw this, they also bowed.
After the ceremony, Nangong Nan said with a solemn expression: "Guangfu, give them both a good burial!" He took a deep look at the two bodies, and then said to the servants, "Okay, that's it. At this point, everyone has dispersed and gone about their business!"
Guangfu immediately knelt down, reached out to touch their bulging eyes, and arranged for several people to find white cloths to wrap the bodies, and four people carried them towards the forest behind the mountain.
After the servants dispersed, Nangong Nan turned around and came to Xu Feng, and said in a deep voice: "Brother Xu, I'm really ashamed. What happened last night shocked you and everyone else!"
Xu Feng forced a smile towards him, waved his hand and said, "Brother Nangong, please don't say that. Yesterday I took the liberty to come here, but I didn't want to bring you such trouble. I really feel sorry for you." After that, he hugged him again. He hugged his fists and said, "Thank you for your warm hospitality. In the future, if your brother can be of any use to you, just ask, and I will definitely help you! It's getting late, and I still have important things to do, so I won't bother you anymore. I wish you all the best." Brother, I'm saying goodbye to you all!" After saying that, he cupped his fists and saluted Nangong Nan and others.
When Nangong Nan saw Xu Feng and others leaving in a hurry, he felt reluctant to leave. A touch of sadness suddenly appeared on his face, which seemed to suggest he would stay. He hurriedly said: "Brother Xu, what happened last night was due to our negligence. The Seven Sects have already been eyeing the treasures of my Nangong family. This matter has nothing to do with you. Even if you didn't come, they would still try their best to steal it. "He frowned, and a look of worry suddenly appeared on his face.
Xu Feng was startled, frowned and asked: "What kind of organization is the seven gates that the elder brother mentioned?"
He has lived in the mountains for a long time. In recent years, he has not been much involved in the affairs of the world. He is aware of the various sects in the martial arts world, but he has never heard of the names of these seven sects.
Nangong Nanchao took a few steps forward, stroked his beard, and muttered: "Brother Xu, I don't know something. These seven gates are a mysterious organization that only appeared in recent years. They are a group of rabble-rousers who specialize in theft. These seven gates are They kill people, set fire to houses, rob houses, steal chickens, and dogs. They are capable of any unscrupulous thing. The reason why they used the banner of Seven Doors is to deliberately provoke the Six Doors of the government, so the policemen in the Six Doors have always looked at them. As a thorn in the side, they are eager to get rid of them quickly. However, because this organization has an elusive trace and has no fixed foothold, every time they go to a place to commit crimes, they quickly move to other places. They never show their true colors to others, so , the detectives in the six gates were unable to catch them for a while. After several years of development, their power has grown day by day, with members all over the country. Especially recently, they have repeatedly committed crimes, causing chaos in the entire martial arts world. In the martial arts world, The major prominent families in the country hated them so much that they united to eradicate them. But they were scattered all over the country and their whereabouts were erratic. Even their main nest could not be found. It would be difficult to eradicate them in one fell swoop. ! Therefore, everyone can only guard their own homes and take strict precautions." He said softly and sighed helplessly.
Everyone couldn't help but look sad as they listened, not knowing what to say.
Nangong Nan suddenly changed his gloomy look, smiled, and said, "Hey, let's not talk about this anymore. Even the six gates of the government can't do anything to them, so what can we do! We can only send more people, Just take strict precautions." He suddenly looked at Xu Feng eagerly, trying to persuade him to stay again and said, "Brother Xu, we haven't seen each other for twenty years, why are you in such a hurry to leave? Why don't you stay a few more days, our brother It’s time for the two of us to have sex, right?”
Xu Feng looked at the people around him and said hesitantly: "Brother Nangong, I really have something important to do, so I don't dare to delay any more. I now know where my elder brother is staying. I will definitely come to visit him again when he is free someday!" Brother, you must take care of yourself!" After saying that, he hugged the people behind Nangong Nan and said, "Everyone, I won't bother you anymore, take my leave!"
Leng Yue and Meng Hua looked at Nangong Chunxue and smiled, hugging her fists and nodding.
Nangong Chunxue was slightly startled, her beautiful eyebrows furrowed, her face showed a trace of reluctance, and she said anxiously: "Miss Lengyue, Miss Menghua, I didn't expect you to leave so soon. We can't be acquainted without fighting. We can get to know each other." You guys, I'm very happy. I originally wanted to keep you for a few more days, but unfortunately you have important things to attend to. Hey, we must part ways after we meet again. If this is the case, then I won't force you to stay anymore! Take care of yourself, I've got it done. Remember to come see me when you have time?" She then smiled at them and looked at them expectantly.
Leng Yue and Meng Hua also showed a hint of separation on their faces, smiling and nodding towards her.
Everyone bowed to each other, cherished each other, and said farewell.
Xu Feng led everyone and was about to turn around and leave. After taking a few steps, Xu Feng suddenly stopped again, turned back and glanced at Li Ruoxuan next to Nangong Nan, with a touch of melancholy in his eyes.
He originally wanted to call him aside and talk to him alone. But Li Ruo He just felt sad in his heart, and after a second thought, he gave up.
At this time, Liu Ruyan suddenly walked up to Li Ruoxuan, looked at him steadily, smiled and said, "Brother Li, can you take a step to speak?"
Li Ruoxuan hesitated for a moment, then nodded and followed him to the side.
He looked at Liu Ruyan calmly and said quietly: "Brother Liu, if you have anything to say, it doesn't matter!"
Liu Ruyan hesitated for a moment, then said thoughtfully: "Brother Li, Senior Xu has been a close friend of his family for many years. I respectfully call Senior Xu uncle. Senior Xu has been in the world for decades and has a good reputation in the world. I know a little bit about it." He paused and then continued, "Although I don't know what the relationship is between you, I believe that Senior Xu's character has always valued love and righteousness. Brother Li, there is a saying I don’t know whether I should say this or not?” He hesitated, as if he didn’t know how to say the following words.
Li Ruoxuan listened quietly, then suddenly smiled lightly and said slowly: "Brother Liu, if you have anything to say, just say it!"
Liu Ruyan stared at him and said quietly: "Perhaps there is some misunderstanding between you two. No matter what, he is your biological father after all. In my opinion, you can sit down and have a good talk?"
Li Ruoxuan smiled contemptuously and said: "Brother Liu, are you just telling me this? If you want to persuade me to recognize him, I don't think it's necessary! I said that I will never forgive him in this life, let alone Maybe I know him, and I understand your kindness, but you really don't understand what happened between me and him." He suddenly turned cold, looked away, and stopped talking.
Liu Ruyan sighed softly, hugged his fists and said, "Brother Li, you and I have to say goodbye today. I don't know when we will see each other again. Please take care of yourself and say goodbye!"
Li Ruoxuan's face was solemn, and he also hugged his fists and said calmly: "Brother Liu, take care of yourself all the way. See you later!"
Everyone looked at them from a distance, not knowing what they were muttering.
Seeing this, Xu Feng's eyes became even more melancholy. He had many things in his heart that he wanted to say to Li Ruoxuan himself, but he simply refused to give himself a chance to explain.
I really don’t know when the misunderstanding and resentment in his heart will be eliminated?
When he thought of this, his heart felt as if there was a thick wall, blocking him up.
Liu Ruyan sighed, then turned around and walked towards Xu Feng and others.
Nangong Nan and others put Xu Feng and his entourage on the carriage, and Liu Ruyan also climbed on the saddle. Both parties waved goodbye, and everyone watched the carriage go away and gradually disappear into the depths of the peach forest.
