The past ignites old dreams

A cup of mountains and water, a few leaves of green tea, the rivers and lakes are peaceful, without words or relatives.

After Lu Wenyu left, there was no turbulent life. It was more like a cup of tea. People left, no one continued, and it gradually cooled down.

Originally bored, Qiao Ran thought about it, day after day, early summer was almost here, but Cui Yan hadn't come back yet.

Qiao Ran "according to hearsay", outside Shandong has already become chaotic.At first, he didn't pay attention to what this "chaotic" meant, but after questioning Xiaohu, he realized that history is indeed history, and it cannot be avoided or avoided.

Anhui, which experienced a drought only last year, broke out again in the spring with locust plagues and plagues.The common people were starved of food, poorly clothed, and died of numerous illnesses. Peasant uprisings intensified. The White Lotus Sect in the north was in the limelight, advocating the saying "Ming Wang was born to save all living beings".

Cui Yan seemed to have foreseen all this a long time ago, and built an "ivory tower" for Qiao Ran before leaving.In Qinghe, if Qiao Ran hadn't been paying attention, no one would have dared to reveal the rumors outside to him.Whether it was drought or locust plague, plague or peasant army rebellion, everyone got Cui Yan's order, tacitly kept their mouths shut, and talked with Qiao Ran about the weather and flowers and plants every day. Even Lu Mingzhu was pregnant. You can't hide it until you can't hide it anymore.

Originally, the major gentry clans and the royal family were at odds with each other, but under such a difficult situation after the first year, they had to gradually gather together, all parties compromised, and twisted into a force again to deal with the peasants who raised the pole.

"Little Tiger, where is Cui Yan?" Qiao Ran asked Cui Yan's whereabouts again.

Xiaohu faltered, "My lord, Shandong is relatively clean now, and there is a lot of chaos outside. After the second son and the eldest lady parted ways in Liaocheng, he was going back to Qinghe, but the eldest son urgently called him to go to Beijing, so... he So I went. It will take more than half a year to go back and forth."

"So, did he leave me in Qinghe and witness Mingzhu's belly growing day by day?"

Xiaohu was embarrassed: "Young master..."

Qiao Ran put one hand on the other cheek, took a deep breath, and sighed, "I want to leave Qinghe."

A well-thought-out decision is revealed lightly.

It was like a blow to the head, hitting the little tiger's eyes with gold stars, before Qiao Ran could move, he ran to block the door of the house, and shouted, "No, no, no, no!"

Qiao Ran ignored him, reclined on the purple bed embroidered with yunying silk, put his hands on the pillow, and looked out the window at the pink plum blossoms like cotton candy, the petals were blowing away in the wind.

The plum blossoms are all over the branches, and the thin red does not conceal the innocence.

The beautiful scenery should be like this on a good day, but there is no one to enjoy the spring together.

"Leng Yanzhao's cup deceives Qu Tier, and the solitary mark forces inkstone to freeze. It was difficult to enter the prosperous society, so don't complain to Chunfeng."

After a long period of silence, Qiao Ran suddenly heard a female voice and turned her head. It turned out that Lu Mingzhu, who hadn't left the room for a long time, came in person.

Qiao Ran got up, picked up the embroidered begonia painting pier for her, and moved it under the window.

"It's ventilated here, and the plum blossoms are fragrant." Qiao Ran said.

Lu Mingzhu thanked her, smoothed the hem of the intricately patterned skirt, and sat down on the embroidered pier. She smiled amicably, closed her eyes and took a breath, then opened her eyes and said, "It's really refreshing. This Qinghe Among the plum blossoms in the mansion, you are the most immortal."

Qiao Ran pinched her fingernails into the palm of her hand, feeling a little embarrassed, this Chenmeng Tower was supposed to be the residence of the legitimate second wife Lu Mingzhu, but because she was placed between her and Cui Yan, Lu Mingzhu had to retreat to Liangxin Pavilion.

"Qiao Ran, I saw you looking lonely just now. You are very lonely." Lu Mingzhu lowered her head, and the pearls on her earlobe flowed with soft light, "It was difficult to enter the bustling society, so don't complain to the spring breeze. These days , I really... have wronged you."

"Hey...don't say that." Qiao Ran stared at her shoes, then at the plum blossoms outside the window, and then didn't know where to turn her eyes, she was stunned for a while, he He opened his mouth, but made no sound.

Lu Mingzhu felt a tight pain in her chest, she covered it with her hands, and at the same time said what she always wanted to say.

She frowned, like a melancholy cloud drifting over the distant mountains, she said: "Qiao Ran, if you want to go, just go."

Qiao Ran turned her head and finally met Lu Mingzhu's eyes, "You mean..."

Lu Mingzhu habitually stroked her slightly swollen belly, and said with a smile, "If you don't want to be prosperous, why don't you follow the spring wind and turn it into rain."

Qiao Ran frowned and remained silent.

Lu Mingzhu sat for a while, and the two made tea. After two cups, Lu Mingzhu got up and said goodbye.

Qiao Ran sent her out of the building, "Miss Lu, you are the only one left in this huge Qinghe Mansion..."

Lu Mingzhu smiled. After she was pregnant, she always exuded the brilliance of motherhood. Her ordinary appearance appeared very gentle and peaceful after pregnancy, "What's the matter with me? Qiao Ran, you don't understand. For me, having a family , there is a child——" Lu Mingzhu lowered her head, folded her hands on her lower abdomen, "what else am I not satisfied with? I have fulfilled my due responsibilities. I only hope that this child will be born safely and grow up healthy. As for Cui Yan, Whether he wants to help his elder brother rule the world, or stay alone in a corner, what I can do is to represent Fan Yang and Lu's strength and become his eternal backing."

Thousands of thoughts flooded Qiao Ran's mind, and the words he wanted to say were stuck in his throat like thorns.

"Qiao Ran..."

Hearing Lu Mingzhu call his name in a low voice, Qiao Ran couldn't help feeling more sad.

"A person with a country in his heart, how can he be happy and unrestrained. Isn't this the new song you taught Yanshuifang?" Lu Mingzhu bent her eyes and let out a long breath with a smile, like a person on a long journey with a heavy load unloading his luggage. "When the rain falls, fate strikes. I can't escape fate, but you can. Qiao Ran, go as long as you can. Find the ancient roads outside the world, far away from the hustle and bustle of the world, live the life you want to live, go to the one you love people's side."

The dusty dream tower, how many drunken dreams and dead yellow beam dreams are covered in dust.

The moon rises and the stars fall, and the water flows eastward.

Lu Wenyu had enlightened him before, and Cui Xuan had also enlightened him later, he couldn't look away, couldn't let go, but at this moment, he was standing here alone, with no one to talk to, no one to accompany him, at this moment, Qiao Ran thoroughly penetrated the soul.

I'm going to live the life I want to live, and I'm going to love the person I want to love.Fate made a joke, life is full of deceit, so what, I can no longer bow my head.

Unexpectedly, Xiaohu and the others thought that Qiao Ran was going to the capital, and even the carriages and horses were prepared, but Qiao Ran was going to Mount Tai alone.

At this time, it was still very cold on Mount Tai, and the road was not easy to walk. I didn't know what he was going to do.Helpless, Xiaohu could only follow Qiao and turn around.

The fast horse followed the whip, and entered Tai'an City a few days later.

Coming here again, it is completely different. Before the martial arts conference, Tai'an was very lively, but now it is an ordinary day, there are not even many pedestrians in the streets and alleys.

Qiao Ran: "Early warblers compete for the warm trees, and new swallows peck at the spring mud. Why do they stay behind closed doors during such a beautiful time?"

Xiaohu: "The able-bodied men join the army, only the women and children remain."

Qiao Ran asked again: "Is Zhu Chongba still staying in Shandong?"

Xiaohu replied: "I heard that Zhu Chongba has returned to Huangjue Temple in his hometown."

"What?!" Qiao Ran stared, "Didn't I tell you to send someone to watch him? Why did you let him go back to the temple?!"

"Uh, this, this..." Xiaohu stammered, "I sent someone to watch him, but you didn't tell me where to let him go or not!"

Qiao Ran added snow clothes, a snow cap and sheepskin gloves, "He was originally a boy who was ordained as a monk in Huangjue Temple. The harvest was not good in four seasons, and the temple lacked food and clothing. It was difficult to survive. Monk, send the monks to wander around for alms. At that time, Zhu Chongba was only 17 years old, and he had to leave the monastery, begging for alms, all over the world, and begging everywhere. Time flies so fast. I didn’t expect him to follow the historical process and return to the imperial palace. Jue Si, the next step—"

Qiao Ran frowned anxiously, "The next step is to join Guo Zixing."

"My lord, why are you so familiar with Zhu Chongba? Besides, how did you expect him to seek refuge with Guo Zixing, that rebellious official?" Xiaohu was surprised and curious, asking endlessly.

It's useless to say more, anyway, it's a done deal, and who will understand.

The grass grows and the warbler flies, and the jasper makes up smoke.The wind blows over the mountains, blowing down the fresh breath of pines and cypresses.

Qiao Ran only said what should be said at the moment, and he said seriously, "None of you should follow me up the mountain."

Xiaohu pointed to himself, "What about me?"

Qiao Ran tapped on the top of his head, "You wait for me at the bottom of the mountain obediently."

Seeing the solemn expression on Qiao Ran's face that he had never seen before, Xiaohu was also shocked for a moment.

"If I don't come back, just tell Cui Yan for me—" The flowers and trees are facing the sun, and the spring is green, Qiao Ran looks at the northwest sky, the clouds change, and he narrows his eyes, "Just say it for me , farewell. Do you remember? farewell."

"Farewell?" The little tiger parrot learned its tongue and was very clever.

"Yes, farewell. Remember to convey it for me."

"Wait a minute! Young Master!" Xiaohu grabbed Qiao Ran and shook his head vigorously, "Sir, don't do this, don't scare me!"

"Little Tiger, have you ever seen the sunrise on Mount Tai?"

"Uh, see, see, what's the matter?"

"Isn't it spectacular? I haven't seen it for a long time, and I want to see it again." Qiao Ran's thoughts drifted away. Behind him were the green fields, wind and smoke, Hiraizumi grass and trees.

"Young master, just to watch the sunrise?"

"The sun and the moon are shining brightly, and the stars are shining. How many times in life do you have to look at. Xiaohu, stop here and ask Anyu brothers not to follow. I want to climb Mount Tai on foot alone."

Xiaohu hesitated, walked a few steps, and then stopped. He looked at Qiao Ran's back in the distance, and muttered to himself, "You must come back, Mr. Qiao..."

The author has something to say: 1. Leng Yanzhao cup bully Qu Tier: Excerpted from "Lu You Poems"

2. How can a person with a country in his heart be happy and unrestrained: Lyrics of "Red Dust Inn"

3. Early warblers contend for warm trees: the original sentence is "several early warblers contend for warm trees, and whose family's new swallows peck the spring mud", which comes from Bai Juyi's "Spring Journey to Qiantang Lake"

4. Eighteen Pans on the Top of the Dai Peak: Excerpted from "Dai Zong" by Xu Wentong in the Ming Dynasty

5. Cough... I want to end it willfully...