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Before Bao Zheng agreed, the Dragon King left in a hurry.The two of them had mixed feelings in their hearts, they didn't know whether to be happy or sad.

Half a day later, a yamen servant reported that Zhan Zhao and Ao Rui had returned.Bao Zheng hurriedly invited in, and saw that apart from the two, there was an old man following closely behind him, but his face was gloomy and sad, and he thought to himself that he was the old servant of the Dragon King.After not seeing each other for many days, the two of them actually lost a lot of weight, presumably they have experienced many twists and turns along the way.But he was still in good spirits, and he didn't seem to be injured, so Bao Zheng felt a little relieved.

"Guard Zhan, Miss Ao Rui, you have worked hard all this way." Bao Zheng thought of the entrustment from the Dragon King in his heart, and thought in his heart that he should mention it to the two of them.

Zhan Zhao hesitated for a moment, and replied: "My subordinate and she strayed into a trap in Dezhou, and thanks to the Dragon King's rescue, we escaped."

Rui'er continued to ask: "Master Bao, my father rescued the two of us from the fire, and brought us to Duke Yuanji's place, but told us to come to Kaifeng mansion to find you, everything is up to you."

"Master Bao, where did the father go? What do you want to decide?" Rui'er asked, with an anxious look on his face, "I asked repeatedly, but Eunuch Yuanji refused to tell me, only talking about the Kaifeng mansion. You will know. What is it?"

The old man raised his head and looked at Rui'er, his eyes were full of pain, but he didn't say a word.

Looking at this fragile and pretty figure, Bao Zheng felt a pain in his heart, how could he tell her that her only family member also left her?

Hesitating again and again, knowing that he couldn't avoid it, he slowly told Rui'er that the Dragon King decided to go to heaven to die, so as to postpone the disaster in the world.Zhan Zhao was shocked when he heard the words, Yuan Ji's face became more and more gloomy while listening to Bao Zheng's narration, but he didn't say a word, obviously he knew the Dragon King's plan a long time ago.

After Bao Zheng finished speaking, Rui'er Ruyu showed no expression on her cheeks, her eyes widened in a daze, her lips moved slightly, but she didn't say a word.

"Princess!" Yuan Ji let out a low cry of heartache, and walked in front of Rui'er, "Your Majesty...he..." He couldn't continue, and couldn't help sobbing softly.

"You Dragon Clan of the East China Sea, you all care about the world, put the common people first, and don't hesitate to sacrifice your life for righteousness. You have to be admirable." Bao Zheng said slowly, "Miss Ao Rui, this man has passed away, and there is no comfort in this family. I hope you My condolences, it is important to take care of yourself.”

Rui'er was still numb, without saying a word, her black eyes were as cold as ice, which made one feel sad.

"Miss Ao Rui, please go to the guest room in the mansion to rest first, and then the mansion has important matters to discuss with the girl." After saying that, he called servants to take Ruier and Yuanji away.

Zhan Zhao wanted to leave together, but Bao Zheng asked to stay: "Guard Zhan, please wait a moment, I have something to discuss with you."

When Zhan Zhao heard the words, he stopped and turned around.

Bao Zheng was thinking about the Dragon King's entrustment, and while considering his words, he said slowly: "Guard Zhan, you have been with Miss Ao Rui for many days, but what do you think of her character and character?"

Zhan Zhao didn't expect Bao Zheng to ask such a question at this time, his face blushed slightly, but he still said quickly: "My lord, Miss Ao Rui is gentle and kind-hearted, with excellent appearance, such a woman is extremely rare."

Bao Zheng saw that although his evaluation of Ruier was simple, he could see that he really valued her very much, so he felt a little at ease, and said: "Before leaving, the Dragon King told this mansion that she has lost all her magic power now, and she has nothing else to do. Relatives, so entrust her to the care of the government."

After a short pause, Bao Zheng asked again: "Miss Ao Rui has a beautiful heart and a heart. This government feels pity for her very much. Since her father entrusted her to this government, this government hopes that she will have a good home in the world. , Zhan Wei, are you willing to marry Miss Ao Rui?"

Zhan Zhao was startled when he heard the words, his face turned even redder, and when he looked up, Bao Zheng looked expectant, but his heart was full of mixed feelings: "My lord, my subordinate..."

Gongsun Ce recalled that Zhan Zhao once rejected his younger sister Chunni's marriage. He knew that he was in the Gong family, and he often interacted with people in the world, and he had to experience many dangers from time to time. Therefore, he has been reluctant to marry a wife, fearing that if something happens to him, On the contrary, it will hurt others, at this time he might be even more worried, so he said: "Miss Ao Rui is an extraordinary woman, but now she is no different from ordinary women, now that she lost her father and brother, she is already a lonely person with pitiful background. If Zhan Huwei is willing to marry her, it will be a great comfort to her."

Zhan Zhao's heart fluctuated, how could he not know that she must be in unbearable grief now?But it is because I care too much about her in my heart, knowing that I can't give it, I can't give her a beautiful home, and I don't want her to suffer the pain of parting again one day, and it will be even more painful to mark her already too miserable life a sum.

After a long silence, Zhan Zhao said in a deep voice: "My lord, my subordinates are in the public house, and there are often times when they are in danger. It is really inappropriate... to marry a wife."

Hearing his answer, Bao Zheng was very resolute in his words. Although he was slightly disappointed, he was also expected. He secretly sighed in his heart. Thinking of Ruier, he couldn't help but feel sorry for her, but he said: I can't force it, let her stay in the mansion for a while, let her gradually forget the pain in her heart." After speaking, he turned and left.

Gongsun Ce also retreated, leaving Zhan Zhao alone in the room. He felt an unspeakable pain in his heart, and it was almost difficult to breathe. After a while, he slowly raised his head, with tears in his eyes.

Bao Zheng went back to the study room, pacing back and forth in the room alone, feeling very embarrassed: If Zhan Zhao insisted on not marrying Ao Rui as his wife, then under what name would she stay in Kaifeng Mansion?From the perspective of outsiders, Ao Rui is a young woman after all, and she is very beautiful, and the Kaifeng mansion is full of men, if she stays in Kaifeng mansion for no reason like this, it will inevitably be criticized by others.If she is allowed to leave, where will she be placed?Wouldn't he have failed his father's entrustment?At this time, Bao Zheng, who has always acted decisively and dared to act, felt at a loss.

While hesitating, a servant outside the door came to report: "My lord, Miss Ao Rui is asking to see you."

Bao Zheng didn't expect that she would ask to see her at this time, so he hastily invited her in.Seeing Rui'er and Yuan Ji walking in slowly, both of them changed into plain white clothes, there were no tears on Rui'er's face, just a pair of big eyes with tears glinting faintly, and the look of sadness in the brows made one's eyes move.

Bao Zheng said softly: "Why did Miss Ao Rui see this mansion?"

Rui'er said tremblingly: "Thank you for your concern for Rui'er. Rui'er is here to bid farewell to Master Bao."

She raised her head slightly, "Eunuch Yuan Ji said that the father came to Mr. Bao, so Ruier also followed here to look for the father, but what he didn't expect to hear was the bad news of the father. All the disasters in the world are over, what should Ruier do?" I'm going back to my hometown." After speaking, a bright red figure flashed across my heart, but my heart felt a pain.

Bao Zheng was startled, and was about to speak, but Yuan Ji's face was full of urgency, and he said a step ahead: "Princess, you can't. Your Majesty told you when you were handed over to the old slave..."

Having said this, she paused again, Ruier asked in puzzlement: "Grandpa Yuanji, what did the father say?" Bao Zheng was anxious for a while, but he didn't know how to say it.Na Yuanji became ruthless, and said: "Before leaving, Your Majesty told you that you will be betrothed to Mr. Zhan, and that this old slave will handle the marriage for you."

Rui'er's pretty face turned red when she heard the words, and she was speechless for a while, Yuan Ji continued: "Princess, Your Majesty once said that now you are no different from ordinary people, and you don't need to go back to the East China Sea. , he only trusts Lord Bao, if you have Lord Bao and Mr. Zhan to take care of you, he will have no regrets!"

Ruier didn't expect her father to have such an arrangement. In front of Bao Zheng and Yuan Ji, her face turned red as if she was about to bleed. You are also a princess of the dragon clan, my majesty and the dragon concubine are gone, your majesty entrusts this matter to this old slave, and this old slave must make this matter a success no matter what." After finishing speaking, he took out a long, The red silk with small characters written on it was handed over to Bao Zheng. Bao Zheng took it and looked at it, but it was a gift list, which read:

One hundred strings of large coral beads, five large crystal dressing mirrors, one statue of Avalokitesvara inlaid with precious stones in platinum, fifty strings of large pink pearls, one hundred strings of medium pink pearls, fifty large glazed spotlight lamps, ten incense burners inlaid with gold and white jade Seats, twenty cups and cups carved with purple jade, fifty bowls inlaid with sapphire and gold, five multicolored glazed animal-faced stoves, a pair of large screens with white gold and colored jade engraved with pictures of the Eight Immortals celebrating birthdays, ten pairs of mirrors illuminating rivers and rivers, two Ten pairs of white gold mirrors, ten sabers inlaid with gold and flowers, ten meteorite double-sided broad swords, five Zhou Yunlei tripods, five Zhoufu Guiding tripods, ten fat jade carvings of passionflower and emerald grass Fangyi, fat jade Ten pairs of Kuilong carved vases, 50 pieces of golden satin weaving flowers, 10 pieces of moonlight brocade, 10 pieces of purple gold brocade with diamond pattern, [-] pieces of golden cloud and wild goose brocade, [-] pieces of smoke-red organdy, and [-] pieces of kui pattern bullfighting One hundred pieces of gold satin... At a rough glance, there are thousands of kinds of daily necessities, jewelry, and weapons. At the end, it is written [-] taels of silver, [-] taels of gold, [-] taels of platinum, and [-] night pearls.

Yuan Ji took out a golden brocade pouch from his bosom, and said: "This is the dowry of my princess, and all of them are placed here with magic. Therefore, I was in a hurry and did not prepare it properly. I just brought out the things stored in Siyu Villa. If it is Lord Bao feels shabby, this old slave hastened to return to the East China Sea, and prepare a fresh copy."

Bao Zheng secretly sighed in his heart, thinking that the wealth of the dragon clan is astonishing, even the emperor marrying a daughter is far from such a luxury.Ke Zhanzhao's heart cannot be moved by money, but if he tells the truth to Rui'er Yuanji at this time, it will inevitably make them too embarrassed, if he does not tell it, it is not a long-term solution, he hesitated for a while.

"Master Bao, an extraordinary member of the Dragon Clan, there is no such thing as obedience. Yuan Ji begs Sir to fulfill my Majesty's farewell wish as soon as possible. Yuan Ji is very grateful!" In front of Zheng.

"Eunuch Yuanji!" Rui'er said suddenly, "Rui'er is unwilling to marry Mr. Zhan!"

This sentence stunned the other two people in the room, and Yuan Ji looked anxious: "Princess, this is an entrustment from His Majesty..."

Rui'er's complexion was still slightly red, but his words were very calm: "Father has been bold and unrestrained all his life, and he hates the old-fashioned and pedantic the most. He must have wanted Rui'er to have a good home, so he arranged this way, but Rui'er lost his family one after another. , I only have sorrow in my heart, and I don’t want to get married. Besides..."

She looked straight at Bao Zheng with her beautiful eyes: "Master Zhan must be unwilling to do this, right?"

Bao Zheng didn't expect that she would guess Zhan Zhao's thoughts, but he felt relieved, nodded and said: "The girl is right, Zhan Huwei really doesn't want to marry a girl."

Although she clearly knew what he was thinking in her heart, she still felt a little bit bitter and heartbroken. Rui Er bit her lips lightly: "Mr. He didn't take his children's private relationship into his heart. Ruier also didn't want to go against his wish, Lord Bao don't take this matter to heart, just pretend it never happened!"

Yuan Ji was still unwilling: "Princess, you..."

"Mr. Yuan Ji, don't talk too much, I've made up my mind, so I don't need to persuade you anymore." Rui'er said resolutely.

Although Yuan Ji was dissatisfied, Rui'er was his only master, so he couldn't make a sound for a while, so he had to stand aside dejectedly.

Rui'er turned around and said to Bao Zheng: "Master Bao, Rui'er has been bothering you for a long time, and I will leave Kaifeng tomorrow morning, please say goodbye to your lord first."

Bao Zheng said: "But I don't know where the girl wants to go? Before leaving, your father entrusted the girl to the mansion. If the girl doesn't dislike it, she can stay in Kaifeng mansion. The mansion treats the girl as if it is its own daughter. good?"

Rui'er shook her head slowly: "Thank you, Master Bao, for your kindness, but Rui'er's determination to travel around the world will also help her practice."

Bao Zheng knew that he couldn't keep her, so he told her a few more words to take care of her, Rui'er agreed one by one, and then quit with Yuan Ji.

Looking at Rui'er's leaving figure, Bao Zheng also felt a sense of reluctance in his heart, as if he had witnessed his daughter leaving home.But I know this is the best result.

On the second day, Rui'er and Yuan Ji left Kaifeng mansion, Bao Zheng locked himself in the study after saying goodbye to them, and only let Gongsun Ce go to see them off.Everyone couldn't find Zhan Zhao no matter what.They had no choice but to set off, and the group of carriages arrived outside Suzaku's gate. Ruier Yuanji got on the carriage and rode away after saluting.

On the city wall, dressed in red clothes like fire, standing proudly like a pine.Zhan Zhao silently stared at the carriage going away, tried hard to suppress the bursts of pain in his heart, tightly held a pearl in one hand, tears seemed to glisten in his eyes.

Rui'er lifted the curtain of the car lightly, and saw the red streak on the city wall from a distance, although she couldn't see the man's face clearly, her eyes were already infatuated, until the fiery red streak became smaller and smaller, and she could no longer see it.Yuan Ji was beside him, and he couldn't help muttering in his heart, these two people clearly have each other in their hearts, but why bother to separate their worlds.

Ruier turned around and said, "Grandpa Yuanji, do you know that my father can find his Miss Yuzhu?" We found Miss Yuzhu by the South China Sea, but in order to rush back to save the princess and Mr. Zhan, I didn't see her in the end."

Rui'er's expression was gloomy: "Eunuch Yuan Ji, you also liked Miss Yuzhu back then, right?" Yuan Ji was startled, and she told her the secret hidden deepest in his heart.

That day, he left Majesty to search for Dragon Balls in the Yellow River, but on the way he saw her as lovely as the morning dew. He instantly understood why His Majesty would hang around that dilapidated thatched hut so much, but in order to find Dragon Balls, he could only reluctantly part with her. Leaving her, but that bright smile will always remain in my heart.

Witnessing her tragic death made him feel extremely painful, but he carefully concealed it in front of His Majesty.After His Majesty built the Siyu Villa, he has been staying in the villa, called the Guardian Villa. In fact, for many years, he has been alone recalling her sunny smile.

"If I had been by her side at that time, I wouldn't have..." Yuan Ji murmured.

"Fortune tricks people..." Rui'er sighed softly, then turned her head to look at Kaifeng City.

The city wall was already too far away to be seen, but she could still feel the gaze of the red figure, Rui'er gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and closed her eyes.

The horse galloped, and the carriage finally disappeared from sight.

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The author has something to say: postscript

80 years later, the famous "Jingkang Difficulty" occurred

During the Jingkang period of Emperor Qinzong of the Northern Song Dynasty (1126-1127 A.D.).In April of the second year of Jingkang, the Jin army broke through Kaifeng, searched the city for several days, captured Huizong, the second emperor of Qinzong and his concubines, princes, clan, nobles and other thousands of people, and then retreated northward. The public and private savings in Tokyo were all wiped out.The Northern Song Dynasty perished.

Although Zhao Gou, who escaped alone, established the Southern Song Dynasty court, he spent a lot of time on the throne while running desperately.

As a Han Chinese, every time I read this history, I feel a great shame.Then Marshal Shiyue also sang loudly: "The shame of Jingkang is still unsettled, and the hatred of the courtiers, when will it be destroyed!"

Later, when the Jin Dynasty perished, the soldiers of the Song Dynasty humiliated the noble women of the Jin Kingdom, and even the Queen of the Jin Kingdom, in a "revenge" manner, but it only made people feel more heavy and did not have the pleasure of revenge. It also failed to recover the Central Plains.

These are all digressions, a few more words, please don't take offense!