Mountain House Autumn Leaves

For some unknown reason, Qiuye always feels that the wine brewed by Shanju is more luscious recently.Thinking that when he drank this wine at first, he was focused on quenching his thirst, and felt that it was bland and tasteless, but now the more he tastes, the more tasteful he becomes.

Qiu Ye murmured, saying that another year has passed, it must be because of the improvement in the wine brewed by Xiao Shanju.At this time, Shanju just smiled and didn't speak.

Yes, it has indeed improved. Since when has it improved?In the past year?He has brewed this wine for 230 years.

Qiuye lay on the tree with a long sword in his arms, watching Shanju put the brewed wine into jars one by one under the tree, and buried them in the ground one by one. Suddenly, Qiuye had an illusion, as if Shanju put the wine into jars It's not wine, it's medicine.

"Shanshan," Qiuye jumped down from the tree, squatted beside the mountain house and looked at the altar of wine in a daze, and asked suddenly: "Your wine is so good, can you make medicine?"

Shanju's heart moved, he quickly stopped what he was doing, raised his head and asked Qiuye, "Why do you say that, have you seen me make medicine?"

Qiuye scratched her head: "How do I remember that you used to make medicine like this? It was also stored in such a jar." As she said, Qiuye seemed to think of something again, moved her position, and gestured with her hands: "That's right, that's right, you must have made medicine, and I'm looking at you like this here too, well, it's right here, so far away, and you still blame me for thinking that the medicine you made smells bad."

Shanju was so excited that his hands were almost trembling, he stepped forward and grabbed Qiuye's hands, and asked, "What else, what else do you remember?"

"It's nothing. It's just that I've been having some weird dreams recently. The dreams are so real that I almost can't tell whether it's a dream or reality."

Shanju dug out a jar of past lives that had been dusty for a long time from under the tree and handed it to Qiuye: "Yezi, tell me, what did you dream about?"

"Killing a person in ten steps, you won't stay for a thousand miles. When it's done, brush off your clothes and hide your achievements and fame."

After saying a word, the branches and leaves in the forest fell to the ground like heavy snow, and looking at the forest again, it is already neat and orderly, not as messy as before.

An old man clapped his hands and applauded: "My little apprentice has really grown up. He can chop off trees and branches with just sword energy. This sword skill is really superb."

The young man put away his long sword and knelt down in front of the old man: "Master, can this apprentice go down the mountain?"

The old man asked: "The world is in turmoil, why are you so obsessed with going down the mountain?"

The young man looked up at the old man, and answered sonorously: "Get fame and fame, protect the family and the country. Expand the territory and expand the country, and promote the prestige of our country."

The old man nodded slowly: "As a teacher, I vowed not to ask ordinary people in this life. Now that you insist on leaving, it is inconvenient for you to stay as a teacher, and your name in my teacher's school can no longer be used."

The young man was silent, and said again: "Please give me a name, master."

The old man patted the young man on the shoulder, and sighed: "You were born in autumn when the dead leaves were falling, and now it's time for you to be a teacher, and the teacher gave you the name Autumn Leaf. From now on, you are a secular person. , don’t enter this mountain again, so you can do it yourself.”

The young man got a new name, respectfully performed a master-student gift to the old man, took his long sword, and went down the mountain without hesitation.

Martial arts is the way out for all martial arts practitioners, no matter rich or poor, high or low, winner or loser, the final word is finalized.

The rules seem fair and just, but how can there really be a word of fairness in the world?The means of the aristocratic family are far beyond the reach of the common people.

To this, Akiba responded with a sneer.The so-called means are always effective when the strength is equal. For the disparity in strength, any means are pale and powerless.

Facts have proved that there is nothing wrong with Akiba's conceit.A long sword passed through the pass, and the children of the aristocratic family ran away with their heads in their hands. Under the eyes of the crowd, the outcome was determined with a single sword.

As a result, Akiba became the No. [-] champion of the new science and martial arts as a matter of course.In the hundred years since the birth of the martial arts system, the first martial arts champion from a poor family.

On the day the imperial list was posted, Qiu Ye was taken aback.What surprised me was not his martial arts champion, but the literary champion of Xinke was also born as a commoner. The literary test does not compete in martial arts, and the quality of the essay depends entirely on the opinion of the examiner.Qiu Ye stared at the imperial list for a while, but couldn't understand how this commoner named Shanju managed to be named on the gold list.

Reminiscent of the many poor children who died at the hands of nobles in the past, Qiu Ye shook his head: Most of the mountain dwellers are also short-lived.

But the strange thing is that Qiuye secretly followed Shanju for a few days, but he didn't see any dignitary attacking Shanju secretly, and he couldn't help but secretly marveled in his heart.It was only later that I found out that the number one scholar in Shanju was inscribed by the emperor himself.

Disciples of the emperor, dignitaries should somewhat avoid it.

Just when Qiuye was slightly relieved of the safety of the mountain residence, the literary champion actually cured the empress dowager's old illness with his amazing medical skills.Longyan is very happy, and he is promoted to a noble.

Qiu Ye was very glad that she went out of the city with Shanju that night, otherwise Liancheng would lose a young man with amazing talents.The mountain dwelling, which was titled Wen Zhuangyuan by the emperor himself and was promoted to three ranks within two months, finally attracted the dignitaries who couldn't bear it anymore and killed them.

That was also the most unforgettable night for Qiuye.Afterwards, Qiu Ye secretly laughed for a long time. It turned out that Shan Ju, who was vigorous and vigorous in his affairs in the court, and spoke loudly, would be so panicked when faced with an assassination, and would not let go of his waist seal.

However, when the powerless scholar in front of him said plausibly, "Let the court be just, let the poor families see the light of day, and let the morals of the world be repaid", Qiuye Muran discovered that in this one The awe-inspiring aura exuded by the scholar in white robes and breezy sleeves is awe-inspiring.

So he swore: "You come to save the world, and I will save you."

Akiba did not break his promise, and neither did Sanju.

On the last expedition, Shanju tied the woven tassels on his sword himself, and wept in his arms.

Shanju's hesitation makes Qiuye more determined, and he promises Shanju that this triumphant return will definitely make him a red makeup.

It can be tricked by good fortune.But in a few days, Qiuye's firmness has become the most naked irony.

There is a saying that the army went first before the food and grass were moved. Now the vanguard team has already left the city, and the three armies are also ready to go, but the army food has not been seen for a long time.

Qiu Ye went to the palace to face the saint and asked the emperor to subsidize the army rations.

The emperor who was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe in the high position changed the subject: "Qiuye, how about having a happy event before going out? Ning'er is in her [-]th year, so she is a good match for you."

Qiu Ye was stunned, and hurriedly said: "Why does Your Majesty make fun of Yuchen, the expedition is imminent, how can it be delayed by the children's private affairs."

The emperor laughed loudly: "Aiqing, you are the most promising general in our dynasty. You must win every attack and win every battle. I have suffered for you all these years, and if you don't reward me for such military exploits, wouldn't it be me being fatuous and immoral?"

Qiu Ye's heart sank. He knew that the emperor was afraid of his great achievements, but he had no choice but to agree: "Your Majesty's envoys are in charge of the three armies. This is already a great gift. I can't repay it in my life. How dare I ask for extravagance."

The emperor's voice became cold: "General Qiu, Ning'er is my heart's desire, could it be that she is not good enough for you?"

Qiu Ye pursed her lips, and knelt down slowly: "I dare not. The princess has golden branches and jade leaves, and I am a reckless man in the mountains. I am not worthy of the princess."

"Whether you deserve it or not, I have the final say." The emperor stared at Qiu Ye, his every movement, and even his every expression, "Think about your [-] pioneers who have already set off, no military rations. , what will happen to them."

At the end, the emperor evoked a smile of unknown meaning: "By the way, the prime minister is still in the palace."

Qiu Ye's face turned pale, and she raised her head and stared straight at the emperor, ignoring the courtesy of the monarch and his ministers.The emperor's expression remained unchanged, as if he was talking about trivial matters: "After you marry Ning'er, the prime minister can return home."

Finally, the corners of Qiuye's lips moved: "I obey the order."

I can't remember what the emperor ordered later.It's just that when she got up to leave the palace, she didn't know whether it was because she had knelt for too long or for some other reason, Qiu Ye's legs went limp, and she almost couldn't stand still.

There were no three books and six ceremonies, no Gengpu engagement, and this sudden marriage was held in such a hurry.

Ten miles of red makeup, the whole world celebrates.

This is what he agreed to Shanju a few days ago.

Looking at the energetic princess with heavy make-up in front of the palace, Qiu Ye couldn't take this last step for a long time.

At this time, the emperor said, what a pity, the queen mother is not in good health, and the prime minister is still in the palace to check the queen mother's pulse, and I'm afraid he won't be able to come for a while.

Hearing this, Qiu Ye gritted her teeth, finally bit the bullet and took the happy ball, and helped the princess onto the wedding sedan chair.

It was night, in the festive city of Lian, in the dead silence of the general's mansion, Qiu Ye stared blankly at the dark night sky all night.

Looking at the tassels on the hilt, Akiba smiled self-deprecatingly.At this time, he was a little lucky that Shanju was still in the palace, otherwise, he didn't know how to face this person whom he swore to marry a few days ago.

What vows of eternal love, what forever, are all bullshit!what can he doDo you want to leave the [-] brothers who lived and died with him for this oath?Leave Shanju who is under house arrest in the palace alone?Who can tell him, at this juncture, what else can he do?

The princess waited for a long time for Qiu Ye to enter the house, so she couldn't help coming out and calling: "Husband?"

Akiba ignored it, turned around and cursed at the princess:

"It's all bullshit!"

But Shanju finally found out and stopped him when he was about to set off.

Qiu Ye looked down at Shanju who was in a daze and was pulling the rein tightly, and saw his pale face was dull and lifeless, as if just pulling the rein had exhausted all his strength.

Akiba doesn't know what expression to use to face such a mountain residence.

Behind Shanju, the emperor's eyes were dark and vicious. Qiuye wanted to say, Shanshan, you should go back quickly, otherwise His Majesty will not spare you lightly.

But listening to the thunderous cries of the three armies behind him, and thinking about the food and grass that had not yet been delivered out of the city, Qiu Ye's heart was shaken.Behind him are the soldiers of the three armies who enshrine him like a god, and the brothers who fought bloody battles with him.

Finally, Akiba moved her lips:

"You are a man, how can I be with you."

As soon as the words came out, the emperor smiled with satisfaction.Qiu Ye's heart sank to the bottom of the valley, and he rode his horse and whipped his whip, never to return.

Facing the sunlight, Qiuye's heart was blank.What he was thinking at this time was not the food for the hundreds of thousands of soldiers, nor the pale face of the mountain dweller.He didn't think about anything, but his brain hurt.

After three months of bloody battle, the last tribe that refused to surrender was finally subdued.As soon as Qiu Ye breathed a sigh of relief, someone came to report: "The plague broke out in Jiangbei, and the prime minister was ordered by the emperor to go to Jiangbei for treatment."

Akiba Matsushita's expression tightened: "The plague? How long has it been?"

The visitor fell on the ground and replied cautiously, "Three, three months."

Qiu Ye was furious, and kicked the man several times: "Why didn't you report it earlier?"

The person who came was trembling, not daring to take a breath, and replied tremblingly: "Your Majesty, His Majesty has blocked the news, and ordered that if the news leaks out and the general finds out about it, he will be killed, and there will be no mercy."

Qiu Ye's eyes turned red, this dog emperor clearly promised him that if he married the princess, he would not make things difficult for him!

Tianjia's words are really unbelievable.

He suddenly regretted it.Only at this moment did he understand that the soldiers of the three armies, and the expansion of territory, without a mountain dwelling, everything is meaningless.

However, within a few days, the army led by Qiu Ye returned to Lian City.

The emperor pointed at the three armies surrounding Liancheng and cursed at Qiu Ye: "You rebellious minister and thief, how dare you commit crimes!"

Qiu Ye only said coldly: "Your Majesty, where is the Prime Minister?"

The emperor laughed back angrily: "My Ning'er, you don't like me, so you fell in love with that scholar? I tell you, after three months, he died, he died a long time ago! Plague, no matter how good his medical skills are, it is a plague! What do you think? You dare to rebel, you..."

Before he could say a word, a flying arrow went straight into the emperor's throat, with such force that the emperor took several steps back, and was nailed to the wall by the flying arrow.

This flying arrow interrupted his words, and also shattered all his dreams of being an emperor.Saying that Shanju died of the plague, this nonsense made in a fit of anger is probably the most stupid thing he has ever said in his life.

Qiu Ye put down the bow in his hand and raised his long sword: "Shooting into Liancheng, no chicken or dog will be left behind."

A bloody battle to the death, dark and dark.This was the bitterest battle Akiba ever fought, the most desperate battle.After this battle, no one would look at him with a smile, blame him for coming back, and ask him if he was injured.

It wasn't the first time Qiu Ye brought troops back to the city, but it was the first time that it brought disaster to the city.This time when returning to the city, there is no pursuit of thousands of people, no glory of triumphant return to court, only endless killing.

It was his own hands that turned his and Shanju's years of painstaking efforts into a purgatory on earth.

Leaning against the female wall of Lian City, smelling the breath of death everywhere, Qiu Ye's vision gradually blurred.

Shanshan, you said you want to save the world, but who can save you?You pity the common people in this world, who will pity you?

Shanshan, at first, I said you didn't understand Chaotang, and later, you said I didn't understand Chaotang.But it turned out that we didn't understand it.

Shanshan, the thing I regret the most in my life is not being able to take you with me when I set off.Obviously you have already chased me out, why didn't I fight back at that time?why not?

Akiba tasted the past life one bite at a time, and narrated the dream one sentence at a time.Suddenly, a cold drop fell on the back of his hand, and Qiu Ye realized that he was crying.

As for Shanju, he was already sobbing.

Qiu Ye hurriedly wiped away tears, and said to Shan Ju: "It's just, it's just a dream, why are you bothering?"

Shanju didn't listen to him, but just covered his face and cried sadly.Qiuye felt a pain in her heart, and almost instinctively pulled Shanju into her arms, but was pushed away by Shanju's palm.

Ye Zi, for your dream, for this truth, I have waited for six years.I always thought that you betrayed me, you owed me, but who knew that you remarried for me, rebelled and massacred the city for me, and died for me.I forcefully stayed in this world, waited for 230 years, hoped for 200 years, now you tell me, I don't want to hear it anymore.Between you and me, who owes whom, and who can tell?

Shanju fell on the ground, his whole body convulsed from crying.

Being pushed away by Shanju for the first time, Qiu Ye hurried forward to help Shanju up again.

But this time, what he held was his own palm.

Qiu Ye's face turned pale, and the tears that she could bear back flowed out again: "Shan Shan, what's wrong with you?"

Shanju's coiled long hair scattered all over the ground, his handsome face and red and swollen eyes gradually blurred: "Yezi, I was originally a lonely soul forced to stay in the world, relying on the merits of my ancestors to save people for generations, I refused to enter reincarnation. Now that the past is gone, why should I cling to the world anymore."

Shanju raised his hand to caress Qiuye's cheeks, Qiuye looked at Shanju blankly, there was no warm touch on his face, only feeling light and fluttering like a gust of wind.

For a long time, Shanju stroked Qiuye's forehead: "Forget it, you just treat it as a dream. From now on, you and I will never owe each other."

The person in front of him gradually faded away like the night wind, Qiu Ye fiercely rushed towards him, and what fell into his arms was nothing but a white robe.

A white robe that smelled like wine.

It was night, and Qiuye was very drunk.When I woke up, the sun was already shining brightly.

There are no more dilapidated roadside stalls, nor are there any old vintage wines under the trees.Only the white robe in his arms and the tassel on his sword reveal what happened here.

Qiu Ye stretched out her hand to smooth the white robe, feeling a pang of sadness in her heart for no reason.What happened?Damn, why don't you remember?

When the bright sun in the sky had already fallen into the west mountain, Qiu Ye finally folded the white robe carefully and put it in the bag.

Putting on his bamboo hat again, Qiuye embarked on his journey again.

There is a swordsman in the rivers and lakes, no one has seen him, no one knows who he is, everyone only knows that his name is Qiu Ye.Qiu Ye said that he is a swordsman, and he will not care about anything in this life, except his three-foot long sword.

There is also the white robe that exudes the smell of wine, and the slightly worn tassels.