end of days

South Xinjiang

On the streets and alleys paved with bluestone slabs, vendors hawking along the street can be seen everywhere, and the clothes and dresses of different styles form a unique scenery.

Not far away, it seems that at the end of the street, there are endless snow-capped mountains.

Zhuo Ran counted the days, he seemed to have stayed here for a short time, left Linfeng County, walked through many places aimlessly, just like what he did in the past ten years, traveling around, and then in Stay in southern Xinjiang for a while.

Southern Xinjiang is located in a remote place, and has always been a place where fish and dragons have mixed together and many ethnic groups live together. However, it is precisely because of this kind of chaos that the unique charm of this place has been created.

Returning to the temporary hut, Zhuo Ran let out a long sigh of relief, wandered in the mountains for a few days, and suddenly returned to the village at the foot of the mountain. When it was deep in the mountains and old forests, but I miss it very much.

It seems that we always face such contradictions in life—wandering in the world, thinking about the tranquility of mountains and forests, wandering in peaks and valleys, and greedy for the beauty of the world.

Just like the relationship between myself and Xuanyuanhen, I hope that I will never leave, but I resist the deep palace compound from the bottom of my heart, so I have been hesitating but I can't help thinking about it.

Although Zhuo Ran is far away from the capital, he has heard about Xuanyuanhen's movements, not because he has good eyes and ears, but because what he has done today is too shocking.

——The Son of Heaven conquered Xidi himself, and returned after a great victory. The first thing he did was to disperse the harem against all opinions, leaving only the concubines Jing and Yu who were pregnant with Liujia.

When the emperor made a decree, the whole court was shocked in an instant, and all the officials and ministers wrote a letter to ask the emperor to take back the order, but they returned in vain.

Although there were not many people in the harem originally, after this incident, it was surprisingly empty.

Thinking of this, Zhuo Ran couldn't help laughing, he naturally understood Xuanyuan Hen's intentions, and he also really understood his determination, weak water for three thousand, just take a scoop to drink, this is the promise fulfilled by today's emperor!

A few months passed by in a hurry, and life seemed to be calm, but it seemed that earth-shaking changes had taken place. For a moment, Zhuo Ran couldn't help feeling a little dazed.

A few days ago, Dugu Qi asked someone to send a letter, and Zhuo Ran then found out that he and Wu Nong had reunited. Although he didn't know all the secrets for a while, he was sincerely happy for Dugu Qi.

It's been ten years, but I didn't expect that after ten years, the two would meet again one day. Zhuo Ran knew the pain in Dugu Qi's heart. His senior brother had always been a persistent person, and the pain of losing his beloved tormented him day after day. They tore him apart, and now they have finally come to an end, which shows that even the heavens can't bear to do more trials on them.

Another thing Dugu Qixin mentioned really made Zhuo Ran feel relieved.

Xuanyuanhen actually sent Zhuo Yu to the Wuji Gate, and Dugu Qi raised him on his behalf.Zhuo Ran left Linfeng County that day, Zhuo Yu was the one who was most worried. Although Xuanyuanhen would never treat this half-way younger brother badly, Zhuo Ran was worried that the huge deep palace would affect Zhuo Yu's growth, but he did not expect that Xuanyuanhen will make this decision, but it has to be said that this is a good idea. The Promise Sect's discipline of disciples has always been different from other sects, and after Dugu Qi succeeded as the head of the sect, he paid more attention to teaching students according to their aptitude, which is natural for Zhuo Yu's future development. It is very beneficial, but remembering that Zhuo Yu is only a five-year-old child, Zhuo Ran still inevitably feels distressed and guilty.

If I was still by Zhuo Yu's side...

Thinking about it, Zhuo Ran's originally stretched brows twitched again, but in the end he could only sigh.

Sure enough, nine out of ten people who are unsatisfactory in life, it would be great if there were no such confusion and troubles...

The mountains and rivers are extremely high, and the waves of the rivers can be seen, but the state of mind is very different.

"Bang, bang, bang." The sudden knock on the door interrupted Zhuo Ran's thoughts, and with a self-deprecating smile, Zhuo Ran got up and opened the door, and it turned out to be the aunt next door.

The woman, who is about fifty years old, has simplicity and enthusiasm in her eyes, "Mr. Zhuo, these are eggs just picked up at home and vegetables grown in our own fields. You can try them!"

"How embarrassing." Although he was used to the enthusiasm of the local people, Zhuo Ran was still a little embarrassed, but in the end he couldn't resist the woman's persistence, so he had to reach out and take it.

"Hey, there's nothing to be ashamed about. Neighbors should take care of each other!" As she spoke, the woman handed over another bowl of hot soup.

"The soup just made at home, although it is much warmer here than in the north, it is always comfortable to drink hot in winter." Miaojiang is located in the south, and the four seasons are like spring, which is much warmer than other places.However, because this small town is adjacent to snow-capped mountains, it is somewhat affected, and there is still a bit of cold air, especially at night, when the wind wrapped in coolness and humidity whizzes past.

This kind of weather is definitely a challenge for Zhuo Ran, especially his injured left leg, which will be unbearably painful at night, but for some reason, he still lives here.

After thanking the aunt next door, Zhuo Ran sorted out the things she sent one by one, and then stared at the soup bowl on the table in a daze. I couldn't help but hold the soup bowl in the palm of my hand, and the warmth spread to the whole body along with the palm, which was indescribably comfortable.

Perhaps, this is the feeling of home. The aunt cooks soup for her family, which is full of care and love. For some reason, Zhuo Ran suddenly envies the family next door. That kind of harmonious atmosphere is what he always wanted. What I want, but I can't ask for it all the time, although, most of the time, it's his own wrong opportunity.

"What's wrong with me..." Zhuo Ran was a little annoyed by the nonstop thoughts in his head, and he put the bowl heavily on the table. He took a long breath, but there was still a dark fire in his heart that he couldn't vent.

After drinking the soup, my whole body felt warm, but Zhuo Ran began to yearn for the snow-capped mountains not far away.

The snow-covered mountains are majestic and majestic, which makes people feel awe when they see them, but they can't help but want to climb and conquer.

This may be the unique charm of nature.

The more he thought about it, the more he couldn't hold back, Zhuo Ran finally packed his things and went into the mountain the next day.

The lush woods carry a little moisture, and the cool fresh air seems to take away all the boredom in the heart. Through the treetops, Zhuo Ran can vaguely see the towering snow-capped mountains, and even feel the constant flying on the top of the mountain all year round. Xue let out a long sigh of relief, Zhuo Ran leaped up to the top of the tree as soon as he saw it lightly, and then took advantage of the situation to go up, and soon reached the mountainside.

When the air gradually became thinner, Zhuo Ran no longer used light work, but walked forward, using all his true energy to adjust his breathing and maintain his body temperature.

The tall broad-leaved trees have long since disappeared, and the proud pines and cypresses have gradually disappeared. Finally, only the vast tundra and low shrubs are left in front of Zhuoran.Thousands of mountains and birds flew away, thousands of trails of people disappeared, and before reaching the snow line, Zhuo Ran could hardly feel the slightest breath of life.

And when the white snow finally entered Zhuo Ran's eyes, he clearly felt a penetrating coolness. Different from the dry cold in the north, the coldness in the southern border seemed to be able to penetrate the bones and joints, erode the blood vessels, and wrap the narrow area in a damp cold wind. It was painful to be hit by the snow particles, and then the coolness snaked up from the soles of the feet until it completely enveloped the person.

The whole person was like being in an ice cave, trembling uncontrollably.

Losing his goal, Zhuo Ran walked aimlessly in the vast white snow, and the flying snow all over the sky made him unable to find his way.

White.

A piece of white.

Pure, without the slightest impurity.

However, the purest white is even more dazzling than the most colorful brocade. In such a place, you will feel that maybe there is only one color in the world.

The sky is white, the land is also white, and even the continuous mountain peaks are all white without exception.

Zhuo Ran did not have the slightest fear, he was even impressed by such uncanny craftsmanship, the unpredictable nature made him marvel, sometimes, he felt that he might have a pious attitude towards the world that created him.

This kind of piety has been truly demonstrated at this moment. He can't help but worship this mysterious world. Many times, you think you know a lot about it, but suddenly you will find that you don't know anything...

The purest whiteness is like a kind of ultimate power, it turns into thousands of gestures and surrounds you, the mountains, the waters, the sky, and the land—seem to be very different, but in the end they are just the same thing , is the so-called return of all laws to one.

Everything in the world has no name and shape. Because of the human heart, there is a posture and differentiation. As far as its foundation is concerned, it is unbelievably simple.

From nothing to something, one life produces two, two produces three, and finally everything becomes everything.

In the final analysis, the turmoil in this world is nothing more than a difference of thought in people's minds. Because of the difference in thoughts, there are such great worlds.

Suddenly, Zhuo Ran felt that he seemed to have grasped something, but after thinking about it carefully, he couldn't find it.

He used constant walking to sort out his thoughts, and his footprints, one deep and one shallow, were clearly visible on the snow, extending to the place where he came.

The cold wind whizzed past, Zhuo Ran shivered, couldn't help wrapping his arms around, and kept rubbing to keep warm, but he could still clearly feel the loss of heat in his body.

Can't help speeding up his pace, Zhuo Ran felt that he was about to freeze, the bone-piercing cold affected his old injury, his left leg changed from throbbing pain at the beginning to severe pain now, but Zhuo Ran had a vague feeling that he would Walking is bound to be rewarding, and there is no danger.

As if to confirm his thoughts, the wind and snow all over the sky stopped suddenly, it was still cold, but his vision was no longer blank.

The whistling northwest wind stopped for a while, and the whole world was so quiet that people felt unreal, but everything in front of them seemed to have color in an instant, it was still white, but it had layers.

Lively and agile.

A few rays of sunlight pierced through the clouds, reflecting crystal and bright luster in the snow, which has a kind of bewitching beauty, but Zhuo Ran didn't dare to look any more. Instead, he closed his eyes as much as possible and groped forward—if he didn't Shen's eyes were burned by the snow light, so he really couldn't get out.

Although he couldn't see anything, his eyes were not the blackness of despair, but a warm orange-red.

Zhuo Ran suddenly felt that something in his heart was gradually melting away, infiltrating into the blood vessels of his whole body inextricably, leaning towards the warmth instinctively, and staggeringly searching for it persistently in the snow.

All kinds of scenes in the past alternated before his eyes, Zhuo Ran suddenly felt that he had no real home after all these years, Ling Luo and Zi Yin were like glue that anyone could see; Even Liu Di and Liu Cong, who are nowhere to be seen now, may have come to fruition; and those who have already gone...Danzhu, although there is no result with Xiaoyu's father, but Zhuo Ran knows , Danzhu has been in love with that man until his death, truly in love.

Thinking about it, I actually wanted to laugh, I didn't expect that I would be so resigned to feelings, clearly yearning for it, but involuntarily avoiding possible difficulties.

Maybe—things are not as bad as I thought...

Suddenly, a gust of cool wind blew on his face, which was completely different from the harshness before—it was cool but gentle, just like the wind that sometimes passed by in early spring, with the coldness of spring and the faint feeling of warmth. breeze.

The feeling under the feet seems to be different, as if stepping on half-melted ice, there is a crisp, bouncing feeling from the soles of the shoes from time to time.

Opening his eyes suddenly, Zhuo Ran was shocked, there was no trace of snow in front of his eyes!The wilderness that can't be seen at a glance appears abruptly but very naturally under the snow peak. At first glance, it seems that the whole earth is trampled under the feet, and the heart is touched immediately, but there are some cracks in the hard layer The ice covered in it instantly cracked and shattered into thousands of shards of ice.

The sudden openness made Zhuo Ran suddenly realize that those unwillingness and obsession in the past suddenly became ridiculous.

Xuanyuanhen could even give up the throne for himself, so why should he be afraid of that mere harem?What position does he have in thinking that Xuanyuanhen will let him die of old age in that lonely palace! ?

Since the dignified emperor can make a promise to ride the rivers and lakes in the future, why can't I accompany him in the deep palace before that!Because of those ridiculous fears, how could I be so selfish!

Because of selfishness, I have been ignoring the emperor's infatuated love; because of fear, I have been turning a blind eye to my true heart...

Twitchy, timid, what kind of man is he!

Since you are in love, then love it to your heart's content; since you have made a promise, then you will never leave it.

The unhappiness that had been stuck in his heart for a long time disappeared instantly, and at this moment, Zhuo Ran finally breathed a sigh of relief, it turned out that... people simply cannot ignore their own hearts.

"Xuanyuan, it turns out that I was so wrong."

Because he was afraid of shackles, he got into a dead end, and finally became a new cage, trapping himself tightly, unable to escape for a long time, but now that his mood is clear, everything seems to be logical, and there is no problem.

If you have too much obsession, you will fall into a sea of ​​suffering and eventually become a karma.Fortunately, I was able to meet the sky to call, and I found my way back when I lost my way.

The ancients said: Life is like a white horse passing through the gap between heaven and earth, and it is all of a sudden.Human life is so short, why not just do what you want now!

Thinking of this, Zhuo Ran let out a long sigh of relief and left.