Envy

Meng Tou received a letter from Yan Qingheng in the middle of winter.The letter said that Yan Zhaohan had arrived in Fulian safely, he was silent, listening to lessons and practicing swords, as usual.

Yan Qingheng said: "The winter cold in Fulian is not as cold as in Lizhou. He is fine in Fulian and has nothing to worry about."

After Meng Tou received this letter, he finally let go of his last concern and cut off his longing and affection together.

During the Chinese New Year this year, the inner hall of the Meng family was lively.The elder brother took him out looking for an opportunity.Two people sat in front of the steps, blowing cold wind and holding hot wine.The eldest brother told him interesting stories about his youth, saying that he was fond of mischief when he was a child, which often caused him headaches.

The eldest brother said: "You have been the least worrying one since you were young, but you are also the most outstanding one in the family. My father and mother have been looking forward to you growing up and becoming the pillar of the Meng family. But this day has really come , They feel that you should be the pillar of the world."

There is also a lack of parental shortcoming in the words.

The eldest brother sighed, and said: "Ah Tou, Qingyan is a good girl, treat her well, and don't let her down."

Meng Tou nodded: "I know."

He continued: "The person you mentioned, I met six or seven years ago, when Father took me to Fulian to recuperate, he was about ten years old at that time."

Meng Tou took a sip of the hot wine, raised his lips and said, "Does it look good?" There was a cold wind blowing against his face, and his cheeks were icy cold.The golden tassels of the red lanterns hanging from the eaves fluttered.

The eldest brother also smiled: "It's pretty. Especially those eyes, which are full of water. He is small and thin, and he doesn't like to talk. Father said that you have broken your sleeves, and the young master of the Yan family was the one you liked. I guessed it was him. Later Think about it again, if someone's parents are not good-looking, you will definitely look down on them."

"Have you forgotten that you raised a white rabbit when you were a child? It just came to our house, and it refused to eat, only to drink water. Even the mother said that it would not be able to keep it alive. You insisted on going your own way and accompanied it every day. I secretly hid in the corner to watch it eat. Later, the rabbit was really alive, and it was only close to you."

"Atou, you love the beautiful and the fragile. You pity those who are in trouble. But this is not what you call love. You are too young to bear the pain, and you don't know what it means."

"Brother is someone who has been there. No matter how many ups and downs you have experienced when you were young, how many majestic mountains and rivers you have seen, you have traveled thousands of mountains and rivers, and you will eventually come back here. The love you thought was deep and deep was nothing more than when you were young and frivolous. It was a dream. The wine you drank and the people you met will be forgotten one day. When you reach my age, you will understand that deep love is not as long as light years."

Meng Tou has heard many teachings from many people since he was a child.They said they were here.Dressed in the wind and frost of their origins, they have gradually vicissitudes of face, and smooth edges and corners polished by light years, and they love stability and security.

Meng Tou stood up and brushed off the dust on his clothes: "Brother, you don't understand me."

His elder brother stopped talking and looked up at him.

Wearing a small flowered jacket, Meng Xi crossed the threshold with short legs, holding a half-gnawed greasy duck leg in one hand, and shouted: "Big brother, third brother, my father and mother urged me to come and see you, why are you still here?" Don't go back to the dinner table, everyone is waiting anxiously."

The servants were sweeping the dead branches and leaves in the yard.Fireworks exploded in the distant sky.The wind was bleak at night.

Meng Tou picked up Xiao Mengxi, weighed it lightly in his arms, and walked back.The child smelled like flowers, and Meng Tou asked her with a smile, "What is your wish for this year?"

Meng Xi's small mouth was also greasy. She held the duck bone in her hand and refused to let it go. She lowered her head and bit the meat, and said inarticulately: "I hope that my brother will be happy every year and not be so sad."

Meng Tou stopped in his tracks. He looked at Meng Xi, and the little girl stared at him innocently while gnawing on her bones.He pinched her cheek, hugged her and continued to walk forward: "Ghost spirit."

"If brother is happy, he can buy me a few more bunches of candied haws."

"It's a beautiful thought, take care of your teeth."

He took Meng Xi back.The inner hall was lit like daytime, and the family and the Zhao family sat around the table.He sat on the empty seat beside Zhao Qingyan.

Zhao Ce's eldest sister was also there that day, on the seat on his right.He hadn't seen Zhao Zheng for many years, she was gentle and generous, slim and elegant.Zhao Zheng is quite good at ancient music, and the song "Long Xiang Memories" makes people drunk endlessly. He is also good at swordsmanship, and once fought wild spirits with his father.She smiled and called him "Atou".

As soon as Meng Tou saw her, he thought of Yan Qingheng.

They both whispered a few words.

Meng Tou said: "I was in Shen Gui a few years ago, and I heard the second son of the Yan family mention you."

Zhao Zheng smiled slightly, took a sip of his wine shyly, and then set his eyes on him: "What did he say, why don't you tell me?"

"It's just a compliment to your talent."

She smiled: "Ah Tou, you have changed a lot."

Opposite Meng Tou is the mistress of the Zhao family.Mrs. Zhao had a lively conversation with his mother, about Meng Tou, about Zhao Qingyan, and about their marriage.

Mrs. Zhao said: "When Yan'er recovers from illness, we will choose a good day and auspicious day..." Sitting next to her was Zhao Ce, who looked neither cold nor calm, and poured himself a drink.

Mrs. Zhao didn't know that Zhao Qingyan would never recover from her illness.Even Dr. Zou, who was hailed as the reincarnation of Hua Tuo in Lizhou, said that she didn't have many years to live. If she could calm down her mind, her depression would disappear, and she might live for a few more years.

Zhao Ce kept it from his family, but Zhao Qingyan himself didn't know about it.

After the family banquet, Meng Tou helped Zhao Qingyan back to the guest room to rest.He was worried that she would be cold at night, so he asked the servant to bring two thick quilts.He tucked in the quilt for her and said, "Sleep peacefully, Yan'er."

Zhao Qingyan held his hand, her normally pale face turned red, the ink in her eyes was about to flow out, she looked at him, and after a long silence, she raised the corners of her lips and whispered: "Wait for me to recover. "

Meng Tou said "OK".

He made a promise, and stayed in Lizhou for the next six months, accompanying Zhao Qingyan every day.Her illness didn't get worse, she just coughed a little at night and drank medicine uninterruptedly.

After the beginning of summer, the affairs of Mu Su's sect were heavy, so Uncle Xi Ze sent him a letter, urging him to return to Mu Su.He immediately bid farewell to his home and returned to Mu Su.

The second yin spirit riot in Eternal Night City was at the end of summer of that year.Compared with the last time, the wild spirit was even more menacing.Wild spirits are gnawing at the ruins of this ancient city waiting to be revived.Most of the people in the city fled from the eternal night, and some people were devoured by wild spirits before dawn.

As soon as this matter came out, it alarmed all sects.Disciples from various sects rushed to Eternal Night City overnight.The Zhao family in Lizhou and the Jiang family in Xiaoyang are also among them.In fact, everyone knows that Yong Ye's grand scene is no longer, and they are powerless to recover.Everyone watched Mu Mi and Shen Gui's decision, and planned to transfer in time.

Although Yan Shuhan didn't want to be provoked, he still allowed Yan Qingheng and Yan Miao to go to Yongye.

And Mu Su's elders are unwilling to take this muddy water.