Records of the King of Xin'an County

Although Wang Ziling has openly admitted that he sold Wang Luoniang to a passing merchant as his concubine, it is extremely difficult to find her back.After all, there are countless peddlers who commute to and from the Qinling post road every day, and it has been several days since she was pawned, and the peddlers have already left the territory of Shangzhou, and I don't know where they have gone.

In fact, Wang Zixian didn't have a deep brother-sister relationship with Wang Luoniang.However, Wang Ziling's viciousness and shamelessness made him feel a rare sense of compassion.Not to mention the miserable things that Wang Luoniang might encounter, it shouldn't be her fate in the first place.The dignified daughter of the Langya Wang family who was born as a concubine in a merchant's family would be enough to make everyone in the world feel ashamed if it was spread.At that time, neither the Shangzhou Wang family nor him could hold their heads up.

Therefore, out of various considerations, he still sent Chengsou with dozens of pieces to continue searching for Wang Luoniang's whereabouts, ordering them to bring her back no matter what.At that time, no matter what she has encountered, as the eldest brother, at least he can guarantee that she will have a good life in this life.

But Wang Ziling, who was stabbed by Wang Zimu, had no good end.Amidst his insults, Wang Zixian counted his ten crimes in front of Wang Chang, and then cut off his injured hand as punishment.

Wang Chang, who had been pretending to be crazy, showed incredible eyes, as if he had never seen such a vicious eldest son, and also as if he had never seen such a vicious second son.Only then did he realize how much hypocrisy and irony were hidden in the peaceful and harmonious family he once thought.Even himself is nothing but a living irony.

Wang Zixian smiled slightly at Wang Chang, and ordered someone to put the shackles on Wang Chang, and took him to the manor where Xiao Yang was imprisoned, and once again affirmed his guilt.Little Yang, who was so distressed that her son had lost an arm, almost went crazy on the spot, scratched Wang Ziling's face with her long nails, and shouted hoarsely: "She is your biological sister! Bastard! You bastard! ! She is your younger sister!!"

The already lifeless prince Ling Wenyan twisted his face and laughed strangely: "Animal? If I am an animal, then what are you?!"

Amidst the crazily shouting and cursing of the mother and son, Wang Zixian left calmly.Soon after, he will let Xiao Yang accept the punishment of death, and then replace him with his trusted subordinates, and openly "die of illness" when the time is right.

It is said that Xiao Yang once imagined that her children could come to rescue her quietly, but I believe that at this moment, she already understood how ridiculous her hopes were.Of the pair of children she loves so much, one will spend the rest of her life in this village because she sold her younger sister, and the other will be lost because of her brother's evil thoughts—perhaps, this is God’s retribution for her—although, These retributions should have been tasted by herself, instead of implicating the innocent Wang Luoniang.

Because of the close examination of the Ministry of Officials, two or three days later, Wang Zixian returned to Chang'an with the sick Wang Zimu, Wang Xiangniang and his concubine Zeng.In order to accommodate his family, he specially rented another three-entry mansion in Yankangfang.No one knew that this mansion had already been owned by Sun Rong, but it was just one of Qiaotu's dens.But Mr. Song was still reluctant to part with the rattan garden, and he didn't want to live with the Wang family anyway. He felt uncomfortable, so he had no choice but to agree.

The patriarch of the Wang clan once asked him why he insisted on leaving with his younger siblings and concubine mother. He used the excuse of considering the marriage of the two younger sisters, especially Wang Luoniang, to conceal her disappearance.The old patriarch felt that he only cared about his younger siblings, and it was indeed easier to get married if he went to Chang'an, so he didn't become suspicious.

On the day Wang Zixian went to take the official examination, Wang Zimu finally woke up from his illness.During these days of being seriously ill and comatose, he lost weight rapidly, and now he looks like a broken body.When Wang Xiangniang came to visit him, she always felt that he looked the same as her own lady, like a chronically ill person who had been bedridden for more than ten years, and he was not angry at all.

"Where's brother?" Wang Zimu asked suddenly after barely drinking a bowl of medicine.

"Today happens to be the test, and the eldest brother went to the capital of Shangshu Province." Wang Xiangniang replied, carefully wiping the medicinal juice from the corner of his mouth with a brocade handkerchief, "We just moved from Shangzhou to Chang'an two days ago, elder brother I've been busy with these chores, and I don't know if the test will go well..."

"Where is this...?" Wang Zimu looked around, his eyes still a little dazed.

Wang Xiangniang smiled and said softly: "Third brother, this is our new home. The elder brother brought us from Shangzhou to Chang'an, and we will settle here from now on. The elder brother also said that when the time is right, this house will be taken I bought it. But right now, I can't find anyone who can take care of the housework. My brother is going to pick up an old mother." She was still young, Wang Luoniang disappeared, and Zeng's concubine was bedridden with a serious illness. Although Ah Liu is the lady in charge, her status is low after all, Wang Zixian had no choice but to send someone to invite the old wet nurse Anuo to come to Chang'an to take charge of the family affairs.

A Nuo is not only Dayang's wet nurse, but also her mother Fu.When it comes to raising a young lady and taking care of the economic affairs of a large family, it is definitely better than the Zeng family who came from a commoner background.For Wang Xiangniang, it may be a blessing to get her advice.Moreover, although Chang'an's mansion is small, it is his own home after all, and his brothers are all by his side. In any case, it is more comfortable than living in the patriarch's house.

However, Wang Zimu heard something from her words, and his last hope was completely shattered.His eyes instantly became dim and empty, as if he had lost all brilliance.After a moment of silence, he asked in a hoarse voice, "It's been so long, sister still hasn't been found?"

Wang Xiangniang suddenly lost her smile, and said in a low voice: "Third brother, don't worry, the eldest brother has already sent many parts to look for sister. After a while, there may be news of sister. The third brother is still recovering from his illness. , if my sister came back to see you like this, she would definitely feel very distressed..."

Wang Zimu tried his best to sit up, and wanted to lift the brocade quilt and get out of bed.Wang Xiangniang hurriedly helped him up: "What is the third brother going to do? You are still sick, how can you get out of bed and walk around at will? Even if you want to find sister in person, you have to recover your body before you start!! Otherwise, if Falling on the way... no, I will never let you out!!"

Wang Zimu stood up panting, and supported her tremblingly. After just two steps, cold sweat broke out on his forehead: "I know...I just want to go to the Temple of Mercy...to make offerings to my sister. A lamp...Let the Buddha bless her safe..." His eyes were so empty, as if he saw the luxuriant peach blossom forest in Ci'en Temple through the surrounding walls.

"How about going to offer incense for the third brother, and how about going to offer a peace lamp to my sister?" Seeing that he was obviously weak and about to collapse, but still so stubborn, Wang Xiangniang was so anxious that she almost cried.

"No, I have to go in person." Wang Zimu lowered his eyes and said, "If you are worried, just go with me."

At this time, Wang Zixian had not yet returned home, and there were no other elders in the family except Zeng who was convalescing in bed. Wang Xiangniang really couldn't resist him who was extremely stubborn.In desperation, she had no choice but to agree.

After arriving at Ci'en Temple, just getting out of the carriage and walking slowly to the Buddhist hall, Wang Zimu exhausted all his strength.Fortunately, with the support of his servants and trilogy, he did not fall limply to the ground.When he entered the Buddhist hall, several monks who were in charge of offering peace lamps couldn't help but glanced at him several times, seemingly sympathetic and puzzled.Among them, some monks also recognized this handsome and handsome young man not long ago, and immediately showed a look of shock.

Wang Zimu didn't seem to notice it, and knelt down on the futon, muttering prayers in his mouth.After the kneeling was over, he could barely stand upright anymore, his clothes had already been wet with cold sweat, and his face was completely devoid of blood.But he didn't seem to realize it, he still put his forehead on the ground and continued to repeat his wishes.

If someone listens carefully, he will find that he has long been unconscious. He sometimes mentions Wang Luoniang and sometimes Princess Changning, and his wishes to the two of them are completely confused.In addition, he kept thinking of Wang Zixian, guilt contained apology, and apology contained respect and hope.

Just as he was saying these things over and over again, a sigh came from behind him: "Fool."

As if he hadn't heard it, he kept repeating it.Master Xuanhui looked down at him, clasped his hands together, and softly said the Buddha's name.

When Wang Zixian, who had just left Miyagi after the examination, saw the anxious Cao Silang, he suddenly had an ominous premonition in his heart.He immediately bid farewell to the new scholars of the same discipline, made an appointment with them to meet again next time, and then asked in a low voice: "What happened?"

"Sanlang... Sanlang is going to become a monk!" Cao Silang was so anxious that he was sweating all over his body. "He just woke up and said he was going to offer incense at the Temple of Mercy and light a safe lamp for the eldest lady. As a result, after lighting the lamp, he went to the Buddhist temple Tangli fainted. Master Xuanhui rescued him with great difficulty, and he said he wanted to become a monk. The second lady cried and persuaded him for a long time, but he seemed determined, and didn't even say a word. I kept chanting Buddhist scriptures in my mouth..."

Wang Zixian frowned, pulled his horse and went to Ci'en Temple.

When he came to the quiet room where Wang Zimu rested and saw this younger brother, he suddenly felt that no matter what he persuaded or said, it might not be necessary.The young man in front of him no longer had the high-spirited appearance he had two or three months ago, as if he had been forced to give up everything completely by one tragic incident after another, leaving only an empty shell.

The vicious faces of his parents and Wang Ziling's despicable temperament were enough to make him miserable. He was in a trance all day long, and he never came back to his senses; His own existence; the fact that Wang Luoniang was bought and sold and disappeared completely broke his spine, making him unable to bear everything—losing his loved ones one after another, the guilt, self-blame, pain and sorrow in his heart. Helpless, he finally lost himself.

Perhaps, that frank and kind young man will never come back.