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Chapter 181 181
Ji Guoyan Sheng never thought that he would see Ji Guo Yuanyi again.
More than ten years have passed since the night of my mother's death.On that late autumn night, Yuanyi, who was seven years old at the time, came to bid farewell and told him: "Brother, I am leaving for the temple soon."
Then, no more audio.
Although it was shameful, Yansheng at that time felt a faint sense of happiness and relief.All wishes come true in this unexpected form. He can inherit the family business, marry someone he likes, and continue his ordinary life.He also sincerely hoped that Yuanyi would never come back again.
Whether you encounter landslides, be trafficked by human traffickers, or be eaten by wild animals, never come back.
but……
21-year-old Ji Guoyansheng lay on a straw mat with his eyelids half closed, allowing the doctor to apply medicine to bandage him.Under the half-opened skirt, the dirty blood stained a large area of skin red, and the wound was hideous and dazzling.Excessive blood loss made him dizzy, and his pale lips were unable to speak much.
He barely concentrated his eyes and looked at the man standing at his feet.Ji Guoyuan stood quietly, as silent as air that does not exist; but he is such a dazzling existence, even if he doesn't say a word, people will notice the brilliance of him.
Yansheng narrowed his eyes, recalling Zeng Yuanyi's appearance.But after thinking about it, he only remembers the night when he said goodbye many years ago, holding the inferior bamboo flute made by his elder brother cherishingly, and said seriously: "I will regard this flute given by my elder brother as my elder brother, even if it is far away Tianya, never give up."
As time passed, the immature boy holding the bamboo flute had become the quiet but radiant swordsman in front of him.His facial features and contours are so similar to his own, which is the proof of two people and one mother, but Yuanyi looks calmer and stronger, which makes people feel the urge to look up.
It was this kind of Ji Guo Yuan Yi who easily killed the evil spirit that was slaughtering and raging all night in an instant, saved You who was in danger, and then calmly knelt down to apologize to himself.
"Sorry, my lord brother."
A title that I hadn't heard for many years was spoken from Yuanyi's mouth.
"I came a step late and failed to save your subordinates."
When he lowered his head, the sun disc flowers under his ears were gently blown by the wind.The flower post was made by the mother herself, depicting the pattern of the sun rising from the top of the mountain; the mother hoped that the god of the sun would bless the poor child and make him lucky.
Ji Guoyansheng's thoughts were muddled, and the great pain of the wound numbed his ability to think.For the time being, he couldn't use his chaotic thoughts to consider the appearance of Yuanyi, but could only rely on his instinct to ask the servant beside him: "Where's Madam?"
The servant on the side hurriedly replied: "Everything is fine in the North Palace, and there is no injury; it's just that she said... she wants to give a ride to the dead, especially Matsuda-sama, so she is praying."
Yansheng listened, and slowly breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as you are safe and sound, that's fine.
He reluctantly looked out, the sky was getting brighter, and a ray of brilliance from the sun was released from the clouds, dispelling the dark night in the mountain; Covered by fresh snow, it became a clean look again.
Under the bamboo forest, last night
The corpses of the slain guards and retainers lined up, roughly covered with straw mats, waiting to be transported back to Ruozhou for burial.The ladies were holding umbrellas, and You was standing quietly beside the dead man, clasping the palms of the beads together, closing his eyes and silently reciting Buddhist scriptures.
It's like something she would do.
Yan Sheng closed his eyes, and finally had the energy to talk to his brother whom he had not seen for a long time: "Yuan Yi."
"Brother." The silent man raised his head and walked towards him.
"...Long time no see." Yansheng said.
Although he opened his mouth so politely, Ji Guoyansheng had no idea what to say next.He just recalled the nauseating feeling—the nauseating feeling from the bottom of his heart when he learned that his younger brother, whom he pitied so much since childhood, was far stronger and more talented than him.
In other words, the nausea I feel now is stronger than when I was a child.
Yuan Yi's sword skills have reached the pinnacle, and the sparring in childhood can't be compared with it.Just when he was seriously injured by the evil spirit and was so embarrassed that he had to watch his wife die, he appeared, easily killed the evil spirit and protected his wife.
At this moment, the stagnant slow time seems to start flowing again.
"More than ten years have passed since then." Ji Guoyansheng said in a low voice, "Yuanyi, you want to come back...to see?"
After saying this, Lian Yansheng was a little surprised at his invitation.
He originally thought that he would never want to spend more time with Yuanyi - his previous self really thought so: after Yuanyi left, he sincerely hoped that this younger brother would never appear again.But once Yuanyi came back, he was eager to know what happened to him that gave him such sword skills.
Ji Guoyuan didn't agree immediately, he seemed to be thinking.After a while, he said apologetically, "Sorry, sir, I still need to check if there are other ghosts in the nearby mountains, so..."
"Yansheng Palace."
At this moment, Yuanyi heard the woman's voice.He raised his head, and the young Mrs. Beizhidian finished reading the Buddhist scriptures for the deceased and returned to the wooden house in the light snow.
"Ah, it's Yuanichi... my lord."
A pair of eyes that were wet by the morning fog revealed a misty watery light.Her long black hair hangs down her shoulders along her ears and temples, and the thick brocade gown with beard-colored pine and plum patterns makes her face whiter and whiter than snow.She is like a delphinium perched on a branch in a snowy night, or a long-lost childhood lover in a dream.
Ji Guoyuan opened his mouth and said, "No, I'd better go with my elder brother, just in case."
Ji Guoyansheng lowered his eyes, laughed softly, and said with some self-mockery: "That's fine. If I encounter the monster from last night again, I'm afraid I won't be able to deal with it." He tried to stand up, but Trapped by the wound, he couldn't help taking a light breath.
"Your Highness...!" You frowned, and quickly knelt down beside Yan Sheng, and said with concern, "Yan Sheng Palace, please lie down and rest first. I will do everything by myself. Let's talk about Ruozhou..."
There was genuine worry in her eyes, and tears of worry seemed to be in them.Yan Sheng stretched out his hand, touched her heart, and said, "You, I'm nothing. If you're safe and sound, that's fine."
After saying this, Yan Sheng suddenly lost his mind.
awareness.
"Your Highness!"
"His Royal Highness Yansheng!"
"Master Yansheng!"
/ / /
After returning to Ruozhou, there was a long period of panic in the country.
Originally, it was just an ordinary trip to inspect the city, but who knew that it was attacked on the way, which not only damaged several retainers, but also seriously injured the head of the family, Lord Yansheng.
Servants and doctors repeatedly entered and exited Ji Guoyansheng's room to check on the lord's injury.Yu, on the other hand, has been kneeling beside Iwakatsu's pillow, holding her husband's palm.
Under the Mutsu paper lamp, incense ash covered the copper plate.The dim light of the candles illuminates the spacious Japanese room with 24 stacks.Under the door of the Tang family with half a dozen brocade curtains, the pattern of eagle feathers and hemp leaves pasted with gold leaf exudes a dim brilliance.
Yansheng closed his eyes tightly, his long hair was loose, and an ice pack was applied to his hot forehead.Yu sighed, reaching out his hand from time to time to test the temperature of the melting ice.The doctor at the side saluted her and said in a low voice, "Madam, please rest assured that Mr. Yan Sheng is not in danger of life."
"That's good." She showed a relieved smile, staring at her husband's face, "Otherwise, I'll be ashamed for the rest of my life."
If it wasn't for taking her to see Xiaoliutiao City, Yansheng wouldn't have fallen to such a point.Now that Yansheng is bedridden, she should fulfill her duties as a wife and take good care of everyone in the Jiguo clan.
Yu clenched his fists, making up his mind.
"...you." Yan Sheng, who was sleeping, opened his mouth and muttered, it should be babbling.His eyebrows frowned, as if he was in a nightmare.
"I'm here." Yu hurriedly leaned forward and whispered in his ear.
"..." Ji Guoyansheng's voice was as low as a sigh, "I'm pretty useless." The sparks crackled and made a soft noise.The tassels of bells outside the house were blown by the winter wind, and the jingle was so soft that it almost covered the soft murmur of the Guoshou.
"How could it be?" You Rou said, "You are trying your best to protect me."
"Don't be kidding..." Yan Sheng's voice was slightly self-deprecating, "My swordsmanship... can't be compared with that person..."
that person.
Yu's brows and eyes gradually froze.
She knew that "that person" Yan Sheng mentioned was Yuan Yi.
——The full moon is clear, and the fine snow falls from the night.A dark red knife tore through the night, and the blade reflected her hasty and bewildered face.Immediately, the clothes and long hair fluttered, and the man with the sun-like light quietly landed in front of her.
At that moment, she remembered what Yuan Yi said when he said goodbye to her many years ago.
"Ji Jun, I'm here to say goodbye."
"Brother, he... likes you very much."
"He will do his best to protect you."
On that late autumn night more than ten years ago, what the child said seemed to be faintly echoing in my ears.Now that many years have passed, they have embarked on completely different lives.
However, Ji Guoyuan is still alive and everything is fine.That's great.It turned out that the words she prayed in front of the Buddha seat were not wishful thinking without any response.
You put your hands together, murmured, and said, "Your Highness, I am very grateful to Mr. Yuan; but you are my husband. My whole life will be for you." Her words were soft and soft slow,
The willow leaves on the branches hang down silently.Ji Guoyansheng's eyelashes moved, he seemed relieved, and said in a hoarse voice: "...Let me sleep for a while. You go to rest too, Yuu."
There was a servant crying softly outside the house, it was an ignorant girl who was worrying about the injury of the city lord.You stood up, walked outside, and reprimanded in a low voice: "Don't be so noisy. Your Highness's injury is not life-threatening, so hurry up and do your own thing. Have you arranged the accommodation for the doctor and the guests? , Take all the letters from your relatives, and let me reply one by one."; The servant was slightly startled, stopped crying quickly, and apologized to his mistress: "Please forgive me, Your Excellency the Palace of the North."
Yu showed a comforting smile and said, "Okay, let's go."
There is nothing more consoling than her smile, the servant calmed down and said, "Yes."
After dismissing the servants, Yu looked back at her husband who was sleeping behind the door, and closed Wu Liangge's sliding door.It is still snowing outside the house, but the snow in Ruozhou is light, only dots of white are slowly falling from the gray-white clouds, and the eaves are pressed with a touch of silver.The camellias in the courtyard happened to be in full bloom, and one cluster after another burst into coquettish colors.
You gathered the jacket on his body, lifted the hem of the clothes, and walked out along the corridor.Yansheng is recuperating from illness, but there are still many things for her to complete in this family.The big names from all parties are very concerned about Yansheng's condition, and even the men of the same clan want to find out whether Yansheng's life is in danger.
These things can only be dealt with by her.
She lowered her head and meditated on the words of the reply letter, and occasionally caught a glimpse of a person standing in the corridor.A young man in dark red feathers and a long knife was looking up at the gray snowy sky under the eaves.The winter wind mixed with snow particles blew into the corridor, and his sleeve robe was blown by the wind along with the flowers on his ears.
"...Master Yuan, long time no see." You stopped in his tracks, wearing a sea-moon-patterned silk gown, the hem of which was bunched up at the heels.
Ji Guoyuan turned his head to one side and looked at her: "Ji Jun."
After a pause, he lowered his eyes and changed his words: "No, Mrs. Yijie."
This title made Yuu's eyelashes flutter slightly.Without changing her gentle smile, she accepted the title calmly, turned to look at Feixue outside the corridor, and said, "I haven't had time to thank you for the previous incident. Master Yuan, thank you for saving me."
Ji Guoyuan lowered his eyes and said, "You don't have to thank me. I'm late. There wouldn't be so many people who died, and you don't have to get hurt, brother."
There was a touch of remorse in his words.
You still have lingering fears in his heart when he thinks of the thrilling things he experienced that night on the mountain.She couldn't help muttering and asked: "What the hell is that monster? It easily took the life of Matsuda-sama. Matsuda-sama still has a wife and a child of Wei Yuanfu in his home; and he didn't die on the battlefield, his wife What should I do in the future?"
Thinking of the old scene where Matsuda said honestly in front of her, "Go to Tianzhu mother-of-pearl house to place an order immediately", she sighed lightly.
"That's a 'ghost'." Yuanyi said, "a monster that lives by eating people. It cannot be killed unless its neck is cut off with a sword made of special jade, or it is exposed to sunlight. This is also The reason why my brother fought so hard but was still unable to win."
"Ghost?" You glanced at the knife on Yuanyi's waist, and said in a worried tone, "I've never heard of such a thing in the world."
"Yes. In the past ten years, ghosts have not appeared in Ruozhou, and they have only come here in the past two years." Yuanyi said something she couldn't understand, "No, it's better to say "come" than "come". It is the person who is making ghosts, and finally stretched out his hand to the territory of the elder brother."
You frowned and asked, "Does it mean that there are evil people giving birth to such monsters? If there are many such monsters, what will the common people do?"
Yuan Yi slowly put his hand on the handle of the knife and said, "That is the meaning of my existence."
Although it was just a very simple sentence, it gave people a feeling of peace of mind for no reason.Yuu's heart, which had been gently raised, also fell because of this.
If there is fate, everything will be fine.
"Sister Yi, I don't know how the elder brother's injury is?" Yuan Yi asked.
"It's not life-threatening, but I still need to rest for a long time." You shook his head, "If it wasn't for me, His Highness would not have suffered such serious injuries."
Yuanyi looked at her and said, "That's not Yijie's fault, you don't have to blame yourself for it."
The title of "Sister Yi" made You bow his head involuntarily.She remembered that Yuan used to call her "Ji Jun" in the past, but now that times have changed, he can only call her "Sister Yi".
"Master Yuan, you have been away all these years, is everything okay?" She couldn't help asking.
The Buddhist niches in the North Hall are very old. The small Buddha statues offered by Yuanyi and Yansheng's mother have lost their original brilliance after several restorations with gold leaf.For more than ten years, I don't know how many days and nights, she would close her eyes and kneel in front of this small Buddha statue, holding the beads in her palm, praying for the peace of the world and the safety of the person in front of her.
Even with her eyes closed, she could clearly remember every inch of detail in front of the altar.Long-term prayers have already made her engrave the candlelight in front of the Buddhist altar, the offerings, and the gaps between the tatami mats into her mind.
Ji Guoyuan said, "Everything is fine."
Such a simple answer seemed to be just to reassure her.She really wanted to ask some more questions, such as why Yuanyi didn't go to the temple back then, what happened to him, how he got here all these years, why he was chasing and killing ghosts...
How can these questions be answered with a simple "all are good"?
However, she couldn't ask.
"Master Yuan, since it's rare to come back home, let's take a good rest." In the end, she just smiled and fulfilled her responsibility as a sister-in-law, "You are His Highness's biological brother, and this is your home. If you need anything Yes, please tell me."
That's all, she smiled at Ji Guoyuan, and passed him by.
There are still many things to attend to at home, and she cannot stay here for long.
/ / /
After a few days, the snow in Ruozhou stopped, the weather cleared up, and there were faint signs of warmth.Ji Guoyan Sheng also woke up from the heavy heat coma, and gradually he was able to sit up by himself.However, he couldn't leave the bed, and needed to rest for a while.
After Yu arranged the affairs at home, he took his servants to Yansheng's house.Husband likes her company, even rests are uneasy if she is not there.
"Ma'am, look over there!" When she walked through the corridor, a female officer suddenly pointed to the snow in surprise, "Is that Mr. Yuan? What is he doing?"
You looked sideways, but saw Ji Guoyuan holding Chai
The firewood passed under the dead branches, and it looked like the firewood had just been chopped.This was originally the job of a servant, but Yuanyi did it very freely.It is expected that seeing the servants working hard, they couldn't help lending a helping hand.
"... Forget it, he's been like this since he was a child." You laughed and said, "Let him do it, he is such a gentle person."
After saying that, she walked into Ji Guoyansheng's room.
The house is filled with warm incense, and thin white smoke rises from the copper stove.Ji Guoyansheng was wearing a robe and sitting between the mattresses, looking down at a book in his hand.The silk curtain was half-draped, covering the smoky winter sun, and the candlelight of the tile table lamp danced slowly, reflecting his handsome silhouette in a warm color.
"Your Highness, don't read for too long, you will get tired." She turned away from the maid, and knelt down beside her husband, her gown was spread out beside her knees, like blooming petals.
Yan Sheng put down the book in his hand and said, "If you don't read the book, you have nothing to do."
You smiled and said: "You are usually busy with the court and going out to battle, and finally you can rest for a while, so it's better not to waste your energy like this."
The two were talking, and through a sliding door, there was faint laughter from the maids.You frowned, a little displeased.These new maids are always very unruly and need to be taught a lesson.
"Master Yuan, he is really gentle with his servants, treating them like friends."
"Miss Beizhidian is also like this!"
"Is Master Yuan your Highness's biological brother? Why haven't you seen him before?"
"To be honest, compared to Your Highness, I think that Mr. Yuan seems to please girls more..."
Yu's brows furrowed, she winked at the nanny Azaki, and Azaki hurriedly backed out with small steps.Immediately afterwards, there was a rush of messy footsteps and submissive flattery from outside the door.
Finally, the outside of the house became quiet.Yu said sorry: "It's because I didn't teach them well that I disturbed His Highness's rest."
Ji Guoyansheng said meaninglessly: "It's nothing, and there is no need to be angry with them. Anyway, what they say is the truth."
Yuu's eyes flashed.
……truth?Does His Royal Highness Yansheng think so?
"Yuanyi's character is more suitable for you." He murmured, his eyes dazed.But the next moment, his words changed abruptly, "But, you are my wife."
Yu lowered his eyes and whispered, "Yes."
Ji Guoyansheng's eyes gradually turned cold.He reached out and stroked Yu's cheek lightly.The soft skin of the woman, with a faint warmth in his palm, made him nostalgic. "You, swear in front of me." He stared at his wife's face and said, "You will be my wife all your life, and you will never betray me or the Jiguo clan."
The tassels of bells under the eaves were blown by the wind again, making a crisp tinkling sound.The door curtain was blown by the winter wind, and the red tassels were slowly rolled up.
You opened your mouth, and suddenly remembered the appearance of children playing and blowing bubbles many years ago.How long ago was that?Long, long, long time ago, right?At that time, they were just children.
"Yu, swear." Yan Sheng put his thick callused hand on the corner of her eyes, "I swear in the name of your father, the Ayi Shousheng family of Yamanayou Prefecture."
"Yes." In the end, she said, "I am His Highness's wife, and I will never betray you or the Jiguo clan."
◎The author has something to say:
uu: I will not betray the Jiguo clan
Yuanyi: My surname is Jiguo too?
Yan Sheng:?
Tong Mo: Well, can I change my surname to Ji... (The boss holds her mouth shut)
Out of the corner of his eye, "I swear in the name of your father, the Aki Shousheng family of Yamanayou Prefecture."
"Yes." In the end, she said, "I am His Highness's wife, and I will never betray you or the Jiguo clan."
The author has something to say: uu: I will not betray the Jiguo family
Yuanyi: My surname is Jiguo too?
Yan Sheng:?
Tong Mo: Well, can I change my surname to Ji... (The boss holds her mouth shut)