"Shangguan Jingshi and Shangguan Jingming instigated the third master to form a party for selfish purposes and commit treason. This is a death penalty. For the sake of General Shangguan Chen's sacrifice for the country and Shangguan Jingyu's contribution to the country's unification of the world, let you go." A way to survive. But I will be expelled from the capital immediately, and I will never be an official forever, so please." The eunuch's characteristic high-pitched voice came from the mansion, which seemed hollow on such a rainy day.

It was raining heavily.Just like that night ten years ago, it was also such a heavy rain.

Shangguan Jingyu stood outside the door of the General's Mansion holding an umbrella, looking at the plaque hanging on the door, "General's Mansion." The officers and soldiers moved things back and forth beside him.For ten years, he has not set foot in this mansion, which is a nightmare for him.When you close your eyes, you will see their grinning faces.

Under the escort of the officers and soldiers, the two eldest brothers walked out of the mansion in a dejected manner, with their heads bowed like dogs of a family, followed by a large family of men, women and children.

A graceful and luxurious woman stopped when she saw Shangguan Jingyu standing not far away, looked at him and pursed her lips, wanting to speak.She was pulled forward by Shangguan Jingming.From the beginning to the end, the two brothers didn't take a look at Shangguan Jingyu, and they didn't look back at the person behind them from the beginning to the end.

Shangguan Jingyu watched the two eldest brothers and their families disappear from his sight.He had been looking forward to this day for a long time.When the dust settled, my heart calmed down instead.

"How do you feel seeing your home being ransacked?" At some point, a man in white clothes stood beside him, also holding an umbrella.

This reminded him of someone who also wore pure white clothes like this, without any dust.

Without saying a word, Shangguan Jingyu took out Fuhu from his arms and handed it to the man next to him.

The man took Fuhu, and after a while, he raised his head and said in surprise, "Is it so easy to hand over the military power?"

"It doesn't matter to me."

"I tried my best, but I couldn't find Ning Zhiyuan's tomb." The person who called himself Zhen was the emperor of Qi State. Now there is no Qi State. After ten years of war, Qi State ruled the world.He put Fuhu on his chest, and took out three different semi-curved jade cards, "He has seven caravans in the entire Central Plains, and the leaders only recognize this brand, and I can only get it." These three signs, the others are nowhere to be found, and as for the secret spying guards you mentioned, I can’t find them at all.”

Shangguan Jingyu took the three jade medals, his hands trembling slightly.The jade material is thorough, with different textures, as if it was custom-made.He turned and walked towards the city gate.Holding three signs tightly in his hand.A man's voice sounded from behind, "If Ning Zhiyuan is used by my Da Qi, my Da Qi will surely prosper and the world will be peaceful. It's a pity..." The voice weakened, and he couldn't hear him behind.

It's a pity that Ning Zhiyuan died, and he died with a strong hatred for him.

Shangguan Jingyu stepped on the water floor step by step, and the water droplets bounced back and splashed on the trousers, which was a bit cold.He boarded the city gate and looked into the distance.There were only two carriages walking on the official road, needless to say who was inside, they disappeared under the torrential rain.

Everything, no ifs.

In the distance, Lincheng appeared in front of him, hidden under the smoky morning, like a fairyland.The first time Shangguan Jingyu came to Lincheng, it was dusk, and the yellow afterglow shone on the city wall, which made people feel at ease.It rained for several days in a row, and the road on the official road was full of potholes, but he didn't delay his trip and drove day and night.Arrived two days early.

Today, the weather cleared up.After ten years, he returned to Lincheng again.

When Shangguan Jingyu saw Lincheng appearing in front of his eyes, he slowed down his riding speed.Pulling the reins, he walked on the official road, followed by a servant named Xiao Qi.

Lincheng is the position in his heart, and it is also his final destination.At this moment, the memory could no longer be suppressed, and surged out.Ning Zhiyuan, who was under the lantern festival, stood by the river, looking cool and beautiful, his heart was moved at that moment.Thoughts are changing, Ning Zhiyuan in armor, proud and death-defying...the street, the barracks, the city wall, all these flashed in my mind...but finally it was fixed on the figure of Ning Zhiyuan lying on the steps , staring at him with eyes open, his favorite white clothes were dyed red.

Under the city wall, there was a circle of people.The leading general led the crowd to wait there.After Shangguan Jingyu approached.The leader bowed to Shangguan Jingyu, "Meet the general."

"Meet the general!" All the soldiers also knelt down.

Ten years ago, he also heard this sentence under the city wall.The momentum is magnificent.Ning Zhiyuan was standing on the city wall, like a general who ruled the world.

In front of Shangguan Jingyu, more than 20 generals knelt down.Looking up, the sun is a bit dazzling, and the plaque with the two characters "Lincheng" is hanging on the tower, which is a little blurred due to the washing of the years.But not the two big characters in memory.

From today onwards, Lincheng is his residence, and he is the general of Lincheng, in charge of everything in Lincheng.After many years of fighting, the Qi State unified the Central Plains, and as the first general of the Qi State, he contributed a lot.When everyone thought he would stay in the capital and serve as the general protecting the country.Shangguan Jingyu gave up everything and chose to return to Lincheng.This is incomprehensible to the people of the world.

"General." Xiao Qi whispered in Shangguan Jingyu's ear, reminding him that there is still someone kneeling in front of him.

Shangguan Jingyu's thoughts were recalled, and he waved his hand, "Get up."

All the soldiers stood up immediately, the leader was Wang Sheng, about 40 years old, wearing armor, and the people behind him were also dressed in armor.In the barracks, soldiers are wearing armor.

"When was this plaque changed?" Shangguan Jingyu pointed to the plaque above his head.

"It's been several years, and the previous wooden plaque is rotten." He said as he mounted a horse, grabbed the rein, and walked to the side of Shangguan Jingyu, "The general has been exhausted all the way, and this subordinate will lead you to the mansion Go, have a good rest, everything is arranged."

Shangguan Jingyu didn't say anything, and made way ahead.He entered the city first.

Wang Sheng asked everyone to go back to the barracks first.

Wang Sheng and Xiao Qi, one on the left and one on the right, were riding on the street next to Shangguan Jingyu.The expressions of the people on both sides were as usual, and they were not surprised by their sudden appearance.This is what the people are used to. There is no power or oppression here. These officials on horseback are for their sake.

Although it was early, the streets began to be lively.On both sides of the street, there are vendors setting up stalls, selling jewelry, silk, candied fruit, and various items.People are bargaining in front of the booth.There are also farmers who go to the city early in the morning and set up small stalls on the street to sell melons, fruits and vegetables, live chickens and ducks...

Wang Sheng reported the situation in Lincheng.

There is an endless stream of pedestrians on the street, and there are all kinds of voices.For a moment, Shangguan Jingyu was in a daze, as if he was still a entourage following Ning Zhiyuan.All of this is the same as before, time seems to stand still here, as if he has never left.He looked at everything in front of him with nostalgia. Every brick, every tile, every plant and every tree here embodies Ning Zhiyuan's painstaking efforts, and the people here are the people Ning Zhiyuan values ​​most and wants to protect all the time.Here, he felt the heart that had been silent for a long time beating, and he felt a sense of responsibility.The biggest reason why he came back here was to protect the people here for him.Thinking of this, his eyes became hot, and sadness came from it, and he missed Ning Zhiyuan terribly.

"General, I heard that you have been here before. You must be familiar with this place. This is a tower, and that is an archway. It is divided into East Street, West Street, South City, and North Market..."

He didn't listen to what Wang Sheng said next to him.He raised his hand and wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes inadvertently, then turned around and asked Wang Sheng. "Do you know the Ning Mansion?"

Before coming, Shangguan Jingyu had already thought about it, no matter who lived in Ningfu now, no matter what price he paid, he would protect Ningfu.But what surprised him was that during these ten years, Ning Mansion became a deserted house.Because the fire started too strangely, it was obviously a heavy rainy day, but it caught fire for no reason.Dozens of members of the Ning family were burned to death, which was an ominous sign.Naturally, no one dared to live in it.Over time, Ning Mansion became a deserted house.

Only a few people know what happened that night.

Lincheng Yiqi belongs to the territory of Qi State.After Shangguan Chen withdrew from Lincheng, Ning'an's old subordinates elected a new general to take charge of Lincheng.Ning An and Ning Zhiyuan are deeply loved by the people, and they have a very negative reputation in the army.People passing by will pay homage to Ningfu.Later, on the fifteenth day of the lunar new year, the people spontaneously burned incense for the Ning family at the gate of the Ning mansion, begging them to live in peace.

Shangguan Jingyu wants to visit Ningfu.The three of them rushed towards Ning Mansion.Shangguan Jingyu listened quietly to Wang Sheng's introduction.

Suddenly, a middle-aged man selling vegetables on the street pulled out a sword from under the cart and rushed towards Shangguan Jingyu.The other party's lightness kung fu was so good that he ran in front of him in a few steps.

Shangguan Jingyu stepped on the horse's back, soared into the air, and dodged it.

The man's martial arts were strong, but under the siege of the three, he retreated steadily.If Shangguan Jingyu was alone, it would be very difficult for him to escape if the man made a sneak attack.However, in front of the trio who had been fighting for a long time and were skilled in martial arts, the man was quickly captured.

The man was not honest, he was stunned by Xiao Qi's hand knife, tied up and thrown on his horse's back, and carried it.

There was a killer, and Wang Sheng couldn't escape the blame.Along the way, he blamed himself and excused himself, saying that the people's livelihood here is very good, such a killer is definitely not from Lincheng, and he also said that he must investigate thoroughly.

Shangguan Jingyu didn't listen to what he said.

Arrived at Ningfu.

The three got off their horses and stood at the gate of Ning Mansion, looking at the deserted house in front of them.The door was covered with cobwebs, behind the plaque, swallows built a nest, and two or three young swallows were poking their heads out to look around cautiously.The door was closed tightly, and a large part of the corners of the door were rotted due to long-term rainwater.

In Shangguan Jingyu's memory, there are people guarding the door all the year round, the two red lanterns at the door are lit every night, and the Ning Mansion is even more brightly lit.Shangguan Jingyu walked up a few steps at the door, pushed open the door, and the door opened to both sides.Looking from the door, the yard is overgrown with weeds, which grow taller than people.Now that the mansion is desolate and remote, Ning Zhiyuan sees how sad it must be.Revitalizing the Ning family has always been his wish.

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