Brocade tears

At sunset, Meng Kuang walked all the way back to the entrance of the school field.The sunset glow in the sky is bright and bright, indicating the good weather tomorrow.The icy wind in the air seemed to have reduced its power a lot, and she finally realized that the spring is warm and the flowers are blooming, and the cold winter has passed.

She rubbed her cold hands, habitually buckled her left thumb on the leather belt around her waist, and walked at a leisurely pace.He clearly walked to the alley in front of the house, but turned around and walked to the other end.On the side of the street outside the alley of Xiaochangkou, there is a very famous Wanji tea shop.The boss, whose ancestral home is Wujiang, is a wonderful person who knows how to do business and make friends, and his business is booming.His family's business caters to all kinds of people. There are high-quality tea for rich and noble families, and cheap rough tea for ordinary people.At the same time, it is also engaged in catering and entertainment business. It is a small three-story building. The first floor is a tea store, the second floor is a tea shop, and the third floor is a quiet room.A stage is set up in the central patio. Apart from daily storytelling and Pinghua, occasionally a troupe of Nanqu Zaju can be invited to sing, which is rare in this area of ​​Beijing. Every performance can attract half of the people in Nancheng to join in the fun.

Meng Kuang went into Wanji Tea Shop and met the shopkeeper downstairs.The shopkeeper was a young man who looked less than [-] years old, with a soft beard.He pointed to the top, and said: "Green Bamboo Room." Meng Kuang nodded, and went up the stairs in three steps in two.Going up to the third floor in a hurry, she came to the outside of the green bamboo room familiarly, raised her hand and knocked rhythmically five times before pushing the door open and entering.

Inside the door, there were three young men sitting around a square table. There was a pot of tea and a fruit plate on the table, and they ate a lot.The three of them were all wrapped in net towels, dressed in commoner clothes, and dressed in ordinary street clothes.But upon closer inspection, one of them was Qingxu.Seeing Meng Kuang coming in, he smiled and bowed to Meng Kuang, saying:

"Brother Kuang, you've worked hard, how is the check today?"

"I'm dizzy and dazed, but I can't see why. I have to continue tomorrow." Meng Kuang replied naturally, as if he didn't care about the other two men at all.

She also took advantage of the opportunity to sit on the empty seat beside the square table, took off her mask, poured herself a cup of tea, and drank it all in one gulp.Then he nodded and greeted the two men on the side:

"Senior brothers, I'm in trouble today." These two were Qingxu's senior brothers. The senior brother's name is Qing Miao, and the senior brother's name is Qing Heng.Strictly speaking, Daoist Luo only has Qingxu as a closed disciple.But both of them are aware of Meng Kuang's identity and the past of the Meng family, and they have helped each other many times in the early years, and they have a close relationship with the Meng family.

"Brother Kuang, you're welcome. It's not the first time we've taken care of the situation for you. Protecting Miss Meng is what our brothers should do." Qing Miao replied.

Today, I asked the three brothers Qingxu to secretly protect and keep an eye on my home, which was decided yesterday evening.The method of agreement is very simple, Meng Kuang only needs to say to Qingxu "You don't come tomorrow", Qingxu will know what Meng Kuang really means, this is the secret word they agreed before.And Meng Yan knew nothing about it, and she didn't even know that her sister actually set up a network of eyeliners around her home to protect and take care of the home.When Meng Kuang left home, these eyeliners were taking care of the situation at home and secretly protecting the home.All this is due to the fact that the Meng family suffered a great loss in the past, and Meng Kuang has learned his lesson thoroughly in order to protect his family.Whether it was the three brothers Qingxu or this Wanji tea shop, they were all arranged after she first moved here.Over the years, the eyeliner around the house has also played a big role. Meng Kuang secretly dealt with many troublesome things, but Meng Yan didn't know about it.

Meng Kuang quickly got to the point and asked, "How is it?"

Qingxu replied: "As expected by Brother Kuang, there are more refugees today than before, and the barking is also fierce. There are one or two people who seem to be mixed in the crowd to deliberately encourage the crowd. But what happened today It was a sudden incident, and it was a coincidence that this incident created an opportunity for us to catch Sui'er and pass the news secretly."

Hearing this, Meng Kuang's expression darkened, and he said immediately, "What's going on, let me explain in detail."

Qingxu narrated what happened today in detail, until Sun Laosan's family went to the front door for help with the injured child in their arms, and Sui'er slipped out through the back door.It was Qing Miao who was guarding the back door at that time, and he immediately followed Sui Er.At the other end of the alley, his junior brother Qing Heng also followed after seeing this.

"I saw her sending a bunch of money to a kid on the street." Qing Miao took over the conversation and said, "I was far away at the time, so I couldn't hear what she said to the kid, but I can roughly guess that it was a message Son. The kid ran away later. I was afraid of losing the kid, so I followed. I handed over Ting Suier to Qing Heng. I followed the kid all the way to Bingmasi Hutong, and the kid entered the Hutong North Hu Ji powder shop next door. I immediately went to the door of the powder shop, and hid behind the door panel, I heard the child say to the shopkeeper, "The auspicious bird is in a cage and cannot fly out for a while." The shopkeeper seemed He was a little surprised, and didn't answer for a long time. After a while, he asked the child: "Where do you live?" The child replied: "Xiaochangkou", and the shopkeeper rewarded the child with a string of money, about ten coins .Then the child walked away happily, without further words. As soon as the child left, a woman in black with her head covered came out of the Huji powder shop, and followed the child all the way until the child After returning home, she confirmed that the child really lived at the gate of the school, and then left quietly. I didn’t dare to startle the snake, and I didn’t follow her after that.”

Meng Kuang nodded. She had already figured out the whole matter. From this point of view, Sui'er should be trying to contact a certain force or organization she belongs to. Maybe this force is the force that helped her sneak out of the palace and leave the capital. .As for whether this force belongs to Concubine Gong, it is not known, and further investigation is needed.

"Auspicious bird..." Meng Kuang touched the word and fell into deep thought.

"Brother Kuang, I also think this sentence is quite strange. If you really want to say it, shouldn't it be Canary?" Qingxu said.

Meng Kuang thought for a while and said, "I have to look it up to find out what the mystery of this auspicious bird is. Judging from the metaphor expressed in this sentence, this auspicious bird should refer to herself. If I can find out what the auspicious bird represents , then we can find out what is the origin of her and the forces behind her."

Qingxu frowned and said: "Brother Kuang, I'm really confused now, what is this plan for Sui'er? Although she sent the news secretly today, she still desperately invited people from Bingmasi to rescue her. field. If she wants to run, she can run away at that moment, why bother to pass the word out so hard, and imprison herself in the cage again? I really don't understand her. "

"She should feel the need to stay with me and not run away for the time being," Meng Kuang said.

"This woman is really difficult to distinguish between good and evil." Qingxu shook her head.

"Good and evil... how could it ever be something that can be judged easily? If you talk about it, I should have done more evil things than her. I have so many lives in my hands, and I dare not mention them to Ai'er in the past. How could I?" Isn't he a treacherous and evil person? Wouldn't you be dragged into the water by me as you pure cultivators are with me?" Meng Kuang laughed at himself.

"Nonsense, you are a Dharma protector, and the blood in your hands is the dirty blood of evil chong. Killing people is righteous, and that is for the benefit of the world. Killing karma can eventually be turned into blessings and merits." Qingxu said.

"Are you a Taoist priest or a monk?" Meng Kuang was amused by his words.

"Strictly speaking, it's not true. The master is actually a doctor, and the identity of a Taoist priest is just a cover. So I am also a doctor." Qingxu smiled.

Not much gossip, Meng Kuang put on his mask again, and went downstairs with his three brothers.She paid for the tea money, and distributed a few packs of refreshments to the three senior brothers, and gave each of them some broken silver.The senior brothers were not polite and accepted it.In fact, taking things is the second priority, to reassure Meng Kuang, she can't bear to let her senior brothers do things for nothing.But the brothers and sisters are actually willing to protect the Meng family even if they don't take anything.The feelings that have been developed for many years cannot be measured by money.Meng Kuang is willing to give, and they also symbolize acceptance. This can be said to be some kind of tacit understanding, and everything is silent.

"Brother Kuang, welcome to come again next time." The shopkeeper said with a smile.He admired this Jinyiwei officer very much, he was generous, and he could give a considerable amount of income every time he came.Although it's a pity that she can't speak, she looks very handsome, and she is not married yet, the shopkeeper really wants to introduce her sister to him.When I came here for the first time, I was really frightened by her mask, but now I really see it.

Meng Kuang saw off his senior brother and walked to the entrance of his own alley, Qingxu told her not to leave.The four said their goodbyes, and before leaving, Qingxu said:

"What do you plan to do with Sui'er next?"

"Wait and see, don't worry." Meng Kuang replied softly.

"By the way, I have something to remind you. One of the commanders of the two soldiers and horses who came to rescue the field today seemed to be thinking about Sui'er. He was not very respectful in his words, and he even tried to make a move. Look at him That way, it is estimated that there will be harassment in the future, so you should pay attention."

Meng Kuang's expression suddenly became weird, his eyes were covered with gloom, and his brows slowly frowned.

"You..." Seeing her reaction, Qingxu hesitated to speak, Meng Kuang looked at him and waited for him to finish.Qingxu finally raised his hand and patted her shoulder:

"Be nice to her, she's really pitiful." After saying that, she shook her head and turned to leave.

Meng Kuang froze on the spot for a while, his heart aroused for no reason, turned around and hurried home angrily.

Why does everyone in the world tell me to treat her better? !Am I treating her badly?Who is sorry for whom?The anger in her heart suddenly began to burn.

This woman has never told her the truth since she came back, and now she is passing the news behind her back, what is she planning!I provided for her with food, drink, and shelter, books and reading for her, and Wen'er healed her wounds. She was ungrateful, ate her own food, and even said that she was not good to her? !

"Bang", she pushed open the courtyard door with a huge movement, and a ball of evil fire ignited in her chest, and she couldn't suppress it at all for a while.It just so happened that Meng Yan and Sui Er were packing up the herbs that were drying on the scaffolding in the yard.Meng Kuang looked into Sui'er's eyes, seeing her smiling and talking with her sister, his anger became even more intense.She walked quickly to the shelf, grabbed Sui'er's arm, and dragged her to the backyard with all her might.Sui'er was not mentally prepared, and the bamboo sieve containing the herbs in her hand fell to the ground, and the herbs were scattered all over the ground. She struggled and cried out in pain:

"Ah! What are you doing? It hurts! Let me go!"

"Hey? Sister! What are you crazy about?! Let her go!" Meng Yan wanted to pull the tassels, but was afraid that pulling her would hurt her back, so she had to sprint a few steps, pulling her Meng Kuang's clothes and belt tried to stop her.However, with Meng Kuang's strength, once he exerted his strength like a bull, the two weak women couldn't hold her back at all.

Li Sui'er, your charm skills are really good. Not only are the men around you fooled into favoring you, but even your own sister has let go of her resentment and cared for you in every possible way.If this continues, where should I, Meng Qing, stand?

She dragged Sui'er back to the west wing, and directly dragged her into the bedroom through the inner door.Meng Yan pulled her desperately from behind, but couldn't pull her back.Meng Kuang pushed Sui'er in, but his hand was too strong and he couldn't hold it for a while, pushing Sui'er stumbled and fell to the side of the broken table.Meng Kuang didn't care so much, he immediately turned around and pushed Meng Yan outside the inner door.Meng Ai grabbed her anxiously:

"Sister! What are you doing! Don't do stupid things!"

"You wait outside, I have something to say to her." Meng Kuang pulled away his sister's hand that was holding onto his skirt, and bumped his body lightly, shaking Meng Ai away. Meng Ai staggered to the wall and stood still. At that time, Meng Kuang had already locked the inner door.

"Sister! Meng Qing! Meng Qing!!! Open the door for me!!!"

Meng Ai knocked on the door desperately outside, but Meng Kuang inside the door ignored her at all, strode over, pulled Sui Er up from the ground, and dragged her to the bed.Sui'er struggled desperately and screamed, and bit Meng Kuang's left arm. Meng Kuang let out a cry of pain, and became even more angry.She freed her arms, leaned down directly, hugged her by the waist, and carried Sui'er on her left shoulder together.Spike beat her back desperately on her shoulders, kicking her feet wildly.Meng Kuang threw her on the bed, pressed his whole body to lock her hands and feet, and said angrily:

"Be honest with me!"

Sui'er trembled unconsciously with fear and anger, and a pair of amber eyes stared at Meng Kuang in horror.At this time, Meng Kuang didn't take off his mask, and Asura's face matched her burning eyebrows, revealing an extremely unfamiliar anger and evil spirit, which made people feel terrified.

"Li Sui'er, you are really clever! When I brought you home, I thought you were so helpless and miserable all these years, and I was so stupid to feel sympathy for you. But I didn't expect you to be able to deceive the relatives around me. You Tell me, what is the auspicious bird? Is it a cuckoo bird like you, doves occupy the magpie's nest?!"

Sui'er was slammed into the heart by the words "Doves Occupy Magpie's Nest" that she roared out, and she felt as if she had been punched hard, her chest hurt so badly that she couldn't breathe.Tears accumulated in her eyes, slipped from the corners of her eyes into her hair, and all kinds of grievances and sorrows poured out in an instant, making her miserable.She trembled her lips, pressed her throat and said:

"What's the difference between you and them..."

"What?" Meng Kuang caught his breath, puzzled.

"They bullied me to be alone, helpless, weak and helpless, a weak woman who didn't even have the strength to protect herself, all kinds of torture, humiliation, and ravages! I thought you were different, I thought I finally found support, But looking at it now, what's the difference between you and them?" She choked up and wept angrily.

Meng Kuang's eyes fluctuated, his throat felt sour and bitter, and his heart was full of mixed feelings for a moment.The burning anger in her chest seemed to disappear in an instant, replaced by regret that came up belatedly, beating her heart like a tide.She couldn't help but let go of the restraints on her, slowly got up and sat on the side of the bed, silent.

"I'm sorry..." After a while, she took off her mask and apologized softly, "But what did you mean by the words you said to the shopkeeper of Huji Cosmetics Shop today? You have to make it clear."

"I won't tell you. Since you are Beisi Tiqi, you have the ability to monitor my every move. You can check it yourself." Sui'er angrily wiped away the tears on her face, and lay on her back, ignoring me. Meng Kuang.

"..." Meng Kuang looked sideways at her, really not knowing what to do with her.

Meng Kuang at this moment is really remorseful and annoyed, what happened to her?She was also a stranger to herself.In the past, she would not be so emotional at all. On the contrary, she treated everything calmly, because acting impulsively as a Jin Yiwei is a taboo!But ever since Sui Er came back...Meng Kuang found that he couldn't control his emotions more and more.I wanted to suppress this matter, wait and see slowly, and secretly find out the person behind it.Right now, it's good, and I was punctured. From then on, Sui'er became vigilant, and I fell into a passive state.

"Meng Qing! If you don't open the door again, I'll smash the glazed partition and come in!" Meng Yan outside was furious. Meng Kuang didn't want the most precious thing in her room to be wiped out in an instant, and she would have no face to see her uncle.So he hurriedly got up and went to open the door. As soon as he opened the door, he saw his sister staring at him with a dark face. Meng Kuang suddenly felt ashamed.Meng Yan pushed Meng Kuang away, walked in and confirmed that Sui'er was fine, she pointed at Meng Kuang angrily and said:

"Smelly sister! You didn't have dinner today! You'll be fined to crush the medicine!"