Twilight Cloud Returns

In an instant, the world was silent.

There is a small sapling beside the path outside the temple, which was planted by Wulu himself during the Chinese New Year this year.But it was not strong enough to withstand the wind and snow. The last branch was finally crushed by the accumulated snow in the past few days, and even the sound of breaking was weak and vigorous.

In the spare time when he usually goes up the mountain to collect firewood, Wulu always likes to think wildly, and he even realizes the true meaning of life-one's life is always spent in forgetfulness.

He would sometimes tell Wuqing this truth, but the latter was extremely puzzled by it.

At this time, Wulu would always pretend to be inscrutable, and cleared his throat, "Junior brother, when you think back to your childhood, do you still remember two or three things?"

Wuqing thought for a while, then shook his head.

"So this person's life is spent in forgetfulness? Today he doesn't remember the past, and tomorrow he forgets the present. If all the joys, sorrows, sorrows and joys are all remembered in his heart, how hard will his life be..." Wulu looked at Wuqing was still puzzled, and said a little proudly, "Brother, it's rare to be confused in life and work, you are still young, and you will slowly realize..."

However, Wulu didn't understand at the time, he just read more from the scriptures and wanted to show off.

But today, he seems to understand.

The memories of my childhood have long since disappeared with the passage of time, and only a few fragments barely make up my childhood.Either in the morning bell or evening drum in the temple, or meditating on the futon in the main hall, staring at the tiger-striped jade pendant in a daze, envious of the little benefactors who come to offer incense have parents...

"Lu'er..." Yafu's voice was hoarse, with the love he had borne in his heart for many years in his tone.

The familiar yet unfamiliar title brought Wulu back from the past memory.Surprisingly, his expression was calm, making it impossible to see happiness or worry.

Yafu thought it was because he couldn't accept his father, so he eagerly proved: "Lu'er, the tiger-striped jade pendant on your body was placed in the swaddle for my father. When I entered the Huns army, Because he knew a little about the art of war and helped the then General Daruna defeat the surrounding tribes, General Daruna gave me the water-patterned jade gifted to him by the former Xiongnu Shanyu, and I personally created this jade pendant. I think I can use this token to recognize you in the future..."

Wulu smiled wryly, "Why did you abandon me that day?"

Hearing this, Yafu's hale and hearty eyes dimmed suddenly, how could he tell the cruel truth?If General Daruna, who supported him to this day, knew that he still had a son in Dazhou, how could he betroth his only daughter to him?

Seeing him lower his head, Wulu put away his sword expressionlessly.

Yafu was ecstatic, thinking that Wulu had forgiven him, only to hear the latter say coldly: "Wulu, a disciple of Master Huijue of Huishan Temple, is a member of the Buddhist sect in life, and he must enter my Buddhist sect when he dies. The only one in this life My concern and family members are all in Huishan Temple. I hope the benefactor is careful! Amitabha!"

Wulu turned around and left.

Even though Yun Chuxiu had known him for many days, he had never seen such desolate and pathetic words from him.

Wulu has been heroic and courageous all his life, but he has a biological father who betrays the country and seeks glory.

How can he bear this ruthless truth and reality?

Wulu went back to the temple, only to feel that the Yingpo sword in his hand weighed a thousand catties, in a trance the sword slipped from his hand and fell onto the bluestone slab.

Everyone noticed Wulu's abnormality, but no one dared to step forward to comfort him.

A sharp and ear-piercing voice pierced the horrific silence, and Liang Deying scrambled off the horse, ran to Yun Chuxiu with malicious intentions, and said with a fake smile: "Young master is very skilled at horses!" , this road is so fast that the old slave has a hard time chasing after him!"

There will be no good things for the servants in the palace to come here.

Wu Chen clenched his fists tightly, narrowed his eyes slightly, subconsciously took a step forward, and protected the monks of Huishan Temple behind him.

Liang Deying continued to urge: "Young master, hurry up and announce this good news to the world. Princess Shunyi must have been waiting for a long time!"

Yun Chuxiu now only feels that this person is very noisy.Yunying, who was in the dark, had not been a stray dog ​​for a day or two. He got a signal from the young master, showed himself, tied him up, stuffed his mouth with a white cloth, and threw him into the snowdrift that had not yet melted. .

The other young eunuchs just wanted to go forward to argue for a few minutes, but the next second they saw Yunying pull out his sword, they immediately shut their mouths, and stood timidly outside the temple gate, not daring to take half a step.

Seeing that his elder brother was holding a bright yellow imperial decree tightly in his hand, Yun Sheng understood it.

Smiling as before, she walked to his side, took his arm, pretended to be playful and said: "Brother Zhihui, hurry up and read the imperial decree, Sheng'er wants to know what kind of honor the Holy Majesty has bestowed on me! "

Hearing this, the internal strength in Yun Chuxiu's hand increased a bit, as long as a little more force, the scroll can be broken from it.Bloodshot eyes were all over his eyes, and anger and helplessness were lingering between his brows.

After a while, he hoarsely said: "Glory, how can it be glory!"

Yun Sheng looked at him resolutely, and said: "The sage said that this is an honor, and this is an honor. Since we are the children of the Yun family, we should go through fire and water for our family, and we will not hesitate."

As soon as the words fell, she saluted, kneeling on the ground, and said righteously: "Yun Sheng welcomes the imperial decree."

As soon as these words came out, the rest of the people knew that the imperial decree had come here, and they knelt down to welcome the decree.

Yun Chuxiu struggled to unfold the imperial decree, almost extruding every word from the gap between his teeth, every word was heartbreaking.

"My daughter, Shunyi, thank you Lord for your kindness!" Yun Sheng's voice was sorrowful and powerful, and it hit the bluestone board, and it even hit Yun Chuxiu's heart.

Everyone was astonished, but they didn't dare to find out the reason - it's useless to hear about the secret history of the Ouchi.

The imperial decree has been issued, and there is no way to return to heaven.

The Huns outside the temple were naturally overjoyed—the decree of a marriage gift from the Great Zhou Dynasty, which can make the country strong and prosperous, already shows that the Huns have the strength to compete with them.

Somebody started repeating Yafu's words again, and shouted: "I respectfully invite Princess Shunyi of the Yan clan to come out of the temple!"

Yun Sheng nodded, took the imperial decree, lifted the hem of her skirt, and came out in response.

Wuqing suddenly grabbed her sleeve, eyes filled with tears, bit her lip and shook her head.

Yun Sheng flicked his hand away, "Brother Zhi Huan will entrust you to you in the future..." Then he walked out of Huishan Temple without looking back.

Every step she took on the stone slab was engraved in Yun Chuxiu's heart, and the pain was unbearable.

Liang Deying saw that the important matter had been accomplished, he signaled the little eunuch beside him with his eyes, and the latter hurriedly untied him.

Liang Deying was sore and numb from being tied up, but he didn't dare to vent his anger on the young eunuch, so he could only vent his anger by insulting the young eunuch, saying: "Are you blind! It took me so long to come and untie this eunuch!" After all, he gasped at the man's foot.

With the help of the servant, Yun Sheng got into the carriage.

"Elder Princess, drive!" Following Liang Deying's shout, just as the whip was about to be raised on the carriage, Yun Sheng suddenly said anxiously, "Wait!"

She raised the curtains, her eyes were filled with anticipation, and she looked into the distance. The red tassel hairpin on her head was extremely beautiful.

Yun Chuxiu knew who she was waiting for, if she didn't see her, she might not have another chance in this life.

Liang Deying only wanted to go back to the palace to make an edict, so he couldn't help but urge him.

As the sun was setting, Liang Deying suppressed her anger and said: "Eldest Princess, if you don't rush back to the palace, the key will be released in the palace. This slave is doing things according to the order, I hope you don't make things difficult for this old slave."

It's okay if you don't see it, so you won't miss it in the future.

Yun Sheng lowered the curtain, lowered his eyes and said in a daze: "Let's go."

As soon as the words fell, only the sound of horseshoes in the distance was heard.

"Sheng'er!"

It's him!It's Yunying!

Yun Sheng was overjoyed!

Hearing the sound, she immediately jumped out of the carriage and ran behind.

When the Xiongnu saw that Yanshi was going to run away, they were furious. They pulled out their crescent knives and surrounded her, as if they were going to take her away.

Seeing this, Yun Chuxiu flew forward in an instant, and pulled out their weapons with only three or two strokes of the feather fan.

Wulu raised the Yingpo sword and recklessly joined the conflict.

Yafu Yiyi's son met his subordinates in battle, fearing that he would be harmed, he said urgently: "Stop!"

After getting Yafu's order, the Huns refused to accept and put away their swords.

Wearing the stars and wearing the moon, Yunying chased after Su Xing and sleeping all night in the capital, and finally came to her.

He jumped off the horse, and Yun Sheng jumped into his arms with joy.

On the way, Yunying had already received a message from his younger brother.He had envisioned the scene of reuniting with her in the capital countless times, perhaps pretending to be a servant in drunk rouge, appearing in her boudoir to scare her; A garland of braided flower stems was placed on her head as a statement of affection.

Thousands of ideas, but never expected to be like this now.

Yun Ying held her catkin tightly, and was about to speak, but was preempted by Yun Sheng.

She withdrew her hand abruptly, with tears in her smile, she resolutely said: "Brother Ying, I set you free, you don't have to protect me and Brother Zhihuan any more in this life..."

She turned back to the carriage and took out a pipa, and said softly: "I have been playing for others, but I think I have never played a solo for you."

"The cold cicadas are miserable. It's late to the Changting Pavilion, and the showers have just stopped. There is nothing to drink in the tents of the capital. Nostalgia, the Lanzhou urges them. Holding hands and looking at the tearful eyes, I am speechless. After reading and going, thousands of miles of mist, the dusk is deep and the sky is wide. .

Amorous feelings have hurt parting since ancient times, and it's even more embarrassing, neglecting Qingqiu Festival!Where are you sober tonight?Willow bank, dawn wind and waning moon.After many years, it should be a good time for a good time.Even if there are thousands of styles, who can I tell? ③"

Yun Sheng seemed to have exhausted her whole life's strength and emotion to play this farewell song. The jerky strings cut her fingers, and traces of blood permeated the Luo skirt, dyeing it with sadness and parting sorrow.

At the end of the song, she threw the pipa into the air, but in an instant, the pipa fell to the ground, fragmented.She pointed to the sky and swore: "Since entering the Xiongnu, if you don't serve others with the pipa, you will never play music again for the rest of your life."

Later, this scene was rumored with embellishment by the palace people, and it was called "Pipa Break" by later generations.

Yun Sheng slumped to the carriage, and when he was about to get up, someone among the Huns showed a crescent knife and pointed it at Master Huijue!

Wulu, who was closest to Huijue, raised his sword first to resist, Yafu also drew his sword and stepped forward to protect him desperately.

The crowd could no longer bear this group of savages, and the two of Yunying made an instant move, and the scene fell into chaos for a while.

In the blink of an eye, Yafu felt invisible hands pushing him towards Huijue, but it was too late to withdraw the knife in his hand...

Wulu stood up straight to block Huijue, the crescent knife pierced straight into his left shoulder, and blood gushed out immediately...

The author says:

③: "Yu Linling · Chilling Cicadas", Song Dynasty, Liu Yong