After being a widow for half my life, I found out that my husband was not dead.

Under dusk, this courtyard was dark and cold. No one had lived in it for a long time. The courtyard was covered with dead grass, and the three main rooms were like black holes. When I saw this tomb again, I didn't know why I thought it was a haunted house.

Hongzhu first carried Liu Yunxiang on her back and asked her to sit on the steps in front of the house.

"I'll go in and clean up first."

After saying that Hongzhubian went in, Liu Yunxiang wrapped his cloak around him and looked up to see Chongming still standing at the door, staring at the tomb, his eyes looking sinister, violent, and a little scared.

Yes, he was afraid. His expression was tense, and he was holding on to the door rail, motionless, as if he was facing not a tomb but a life-seeking ghost from the underworld.

Liu Yunxiang was suddenly curious about who was buried in this grave, who could scare a murderous evil spirit.

The wind picked up again, howling, and then it started to snow.

The red candle lit the candle, and the light from the door illuminated the area in front of the door. Liu Yunxiang sat in the place where the light was received, and the light shone in the darkness. The snow seemed to move with warmth and coldness. When it fell around her, it was pure white, but when it fell at Chongming, it was dark white.

The snow fell heavier and heavier, and it took a long time before Chongming moved, walked into the courtyard step by step, walked to the grave, and then sneered. He was laughing at the man in the grave like a madman.

"Mom, you didn't expect that I would be alive to see you again."

Liu Yunxiang's heart trembled. Does this tomb belong to Chongming's mother?

Chongming's mother was Liangdi, the former crown prince. The former prince was framed by the current emperor for treason. The former emperor was furious and imprisoned all the masters of the East Palace.

The former prince and several ministers with whom he had good friendships secretly sent Liangdi, who was pregnant, to the north of the town and asked General Yan for protection. However, she was chased by the pursuers on the way. When she fled, Liangdi did not go to Zhenbei, but lived outside the pass.

She didn't know what happened next. In short, many years later, the child born to Liang Di appeared as an orphan and returned to Zhenbeiguan. Marquis Jing'an secretly protected him.

That’s Chong Ming.

Liu Yunxiang saw Chongming bending down to pull out the weeds from the grave. While pulling out, he spoke to the grave: "My son has been to Da Rong. The world has long forgotten my father. Of course, no one remembers you and me."

"When we were in the tribe, they called us foreigners, but when we returned to Da Rong, I still seemed like an alien. It seemed like I shouldn't go back at all."

"Actually, it doesn't matter. What I want, I will take for myself. What others give is meaningless."

After Hongzhu finished cleaning, she came out and carried Liu Yunxiang in. After placing her on the couch, she went out to light a fire and warmed the couch. After a while, Liu Yunxiang finally warmed up.

Hongzhu brought another bowl of hot soup and handed it to her hand.

Liu Yunxiang hated Hongzhu for helping the emperor do evil, but at least she let Zijin go and took care of herself these days, so she didn't hate Hongzhu that much compared to Chongming.

"Is Chongming's mother in this tomb?" she asked.

Hongzhu sighed, "Yes."

"When did she pass away? Was she sick? Why was she buried here?"

After asking three questions in a row, Liu Yunxiang waited for Hongzhu to answer, but she was silent for a moment and shook her head.

"In fact, I do not know."

"You do not know?"

"He seems to be very taboo about his master's past and doesn't allow anyone to ask. It was also when we came back from Da Rong that year and when we passed Fengdu, my master took me here to pay homage. I didn't know that my master's mother was buried here."

What Chongming said in front of the grave made Liu Yunxiang vaguely guess that Chongming and his mother did not have a good relationship, and he even hated his mother.

Due to heavy snow, roads were blocked and city gates were closed. They had to wait until the New Year and the weather became warmer before they could leave the border.

It's the end of the new year, and other people's houses are bustling with lanterns and colorful decorations during the New Year, but they don't care about celebrating the New Year, let alone being lively, and it's just as dead as usual.

But on New Year's Eve, Chongming asked Hongzhu to prepare some dishes and set a table in the open room.

Liu Yunxiang naturally refused to eat at the same table with him, but he threatened Yan'er, so Liu Yunxiang had no choice but to sit down. The door opened, and the cold wind poured in. You could still see the tomb outside at a glance from your seat.

Liu Yunxiang wrapped himself in a cloak and sneered: "New Year's Eve is when relatives get together to have New Year's Eve dinner. Who do we think?"

Chongming was in a very good mood and was not angry after hearing this, and even poured her a glass of wine.

"It was quite lively last year, but we were in a cage. This year everyone is dead and the living have escaped from the cage. We should celebrate."

Liu Yunxiang directly picked up the glass of wine and threw it towards Chongming, right into his face.

"Damn you!"

Chongming laughed out loud while wiping his face, "These words sound very familiar."

He looked at the grave in the courtyard and said, "My mother said the same thing."

Liu Yunxiang frowned, "You..."

"I don't mind having an extra grave at home." Chongming squinted his eyes and poured another glass for Liu Yunxiang. "My mother really lacks a companion. After all, she died in a foreign country. She may have become a lonely ghost and will be buried forever. Being trapped in this courtyard, she must be very lonely."

Liu Yunxiang couldn't help but shudder when she heard this. There was a courtyard in all directions, surrounded by high walls. No one would ever know she was here...

Liu Yunxiang subconsciously looked at the tomb in the courtyard, and sure enough there was no tombstone.

Chongming was still smiling, but the coldness in his eyes was even worse. Liu Yunxiang didn't want to feel unhappy, so he drank the wine in his hand, took a few bites, and let Hongzhu carry her back to the back room.

Lying on the Arhat bed by the window, Liu Yunxiang thought of Yan Mu and felt like a knife was twisting in his heart. He also thought of his son and was extremely worried.

It's New Year's Eve, and it's time for the family to reunite.

The next day, Liu Yunxiang got up.

Hongzhu helped her get dressed and said, "Madam, I've cooked porridge. Bring you a bowl."

Liu Yunxiang nodded. Usually when he got up, he could hear Chongming practicing his sword in the courtyard, but not today.

"Where is your master?" she asked.

Hongzhu said: "Master has gone to the medicine shop."

Chongming had several small porcelain bottles on his body, and the bottles were filled with poison. He killed many people along the way and used a lot of poison. He probably bought medicinal materials and refined some.

He is very powerful in martial arts, but he will never do anything if he can use poison.

Liu Yunxiang's mind changed and he said, "Hongzhu, I want to eat steamed buns. You can go buy some for me on the street."

Hongzhu was silent for a moment, "Then you stay at home, I'll be back soon."

After Hongzhu finished speaking, she left. Liu Yunxiang was a little hesitant. She had indeed deceived Hongzhu. She would escape as soon as she went out, but it was too easy to deceive.

Although Liu Yunxiang was doubtful, he quickly put on his cloak and climbed out dragging his legs.

In order to facilitate the transportation of goods from the south to the north, they, Lingyun, established a bodyguard bureau in Fengdu. She wanted to find a way to use the bodyguard bureau to send a message to Wei Tian, ​​letting him know what happened, what kind of person Chongming was, and not to fall into his trap.

Liu Yunxiang climbed to the courtyard door with difficulty, pushed it gently, and actually pushed it open. She was shocked and happy, and hurriedly crawled out. Not far away, she saw someone blocking her. She looked up and saw that it was Chongming.

He was staring at her, his eyes dark.