Chapter 258 Reunion
Chapter 258 Reunion
Ruan Qingqing's eyes suddenly widened. It was as if something was piercing straight into her heart. It didn't hurt, but it inexplicably made her eyes feel sore and bitter.
Details that she had never noticed before gradually became clear in her mind.
For example, every time she was sad, he would always appear beside her accurately and counsel her clumsily. Just like when they were young, he would suddenly appear and ask with a smile on his face, "What are you thinking about?"
Ruan Qingqing swallowed her saliva and looked at him seriously. "We are all very happy that you are still alive! I believe that the folks in Zaoziling will be even more surprised! For the rest of your life, I still hope that you can live according to your own ideas. Chase what you want to chase, love what you love, and protect the people you want to protect. Life is too short, don't be bound by the grace of saving your life.
You saved me twice before, and although I saved you once by mistake, you don't owe me anything in general. On the contrary, our family owes you a lot.
And although you have been seriously injured, your heart is not bad. So there is nothing wrong with you standing upright in the sun and enjoying and loving life. "
Wu Shang trembled all over, stared into Ruan Qingqing's eyes and asked: "Don't you think I'm a coward? Just because I was betrayed on the battlefield, I abandoned my mission and lived in a corner."
Ruan Qingqing sighed, "Is this why you don't dare to reveal your identity?"
Wushang tilted his head to the side, expressing his agreement with silence, with a hint of embarrassment on his face.
"Heroes get tired sometimes too. Besides, you have given your faith to the wrong people. Since your grandfather, the royal family has never thought about treating you well. It is not worth working for such a royal family. Cutting losses in time is the best respect for your own life. Why should I think you are a coward? What's more, you can jump out of the usual wrong ideas, which itself is a great courage!"
The shackles that had tormented Wushang's heart for a long time suddenly shattered, and warm sunlight suddenly poured in.
He couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth. Then his mouth opened wider and wider.
His dull eyes regained their original clarity and were gradually filled with a watery glow.
"Qingqing, thank you!"
"Brother Chi, you don't have to thank me!" she said.
Wu Shang's hands trembled, and he was about to take a step forward, but in the end he was nailed to the spot. He wanted to say something, but his throat rolled, and he finally swallowed it.
"Okay!" he said finally, then turned and left.
Ruan Qingqing let out a long sigh.
Just now, she felt oppressed for no apparent reason.
The news that the retired emperor and the late emperor had tortured General Chi in every possible way suddenly spread from the capital of Yunqing. The ministers who had originally wanted to make another effort to prove their loyalty immediately pretended to be dead.
However, the voices of the people calling for the conquest of the Murong family became more and more numerous. In order to appease the people's grievances, Zhou Zheng decisively adopted Ruan Qingqing's suggestion, confiscated the Murong family's property, and then exiled the Murong family to the desolate Beiyan Pass, and prohibited their family members from participating in the imperial examinations for life.
In this war for the throne, the Zhou family of Runan seized the initiative and suppressed other meritorious families. In addition, they had the help of Ruan Qingqing, and they cut off the possibility of the original Murong royal family's revival. The Zhou family dominated the Yunqing family. The King of Runan in Runan County sat on the throne of the emperor without any suspense. However, the candidate for the crown prince is currently undecided, but it is certain that it will be between the brothers Zhou Che and Zhou Zheng.
Zhou Che was the eldest son of the legitimate wife and a world-renowned genius. He was also a close minister who often accompanied the former emperor and was very proficient in the emperor's affairs. Everyone was convinced that he should be the crown prince.
But it was Zhou Zheng who first proposed this coup. At the same time, compared with Zhou Che, he is better at people's livelihood. Over the years, Yunqing's rapid development can be said to have been made by him. In addition, with Ruan Qingqing, Ruan Shiping, Fu Yuanhao and others standing behind him, his reputation cannot be underestimated for a while. The younger generation in the capital all agree that he should be the crown prince!
The two brothers were equally powerful, but there was only one crown prince, and it was difficult for everyone to make a decision. Fortunately, the King of Runan was in good health and had time to observe slowly.
The King of Runan still has time to examine his son, but Ruan Wantie does not have time to continue examining his daughter.
Seeing that Yunqing welcomed the new emperor, the Zhou family had a good relationship with their family. As long as Zhou Zheng was still there, there was no need to worry about the city that Daya had conquered being lost. Thinking of this, Ruan Wantie could no longer sit still. He found Ruan Qingqing and told her about his intention to go home.
Seeing that the three cities were on the right track, Ruan Qingqing wanted to go back and take a look after she had been away from home for two years. After arranging the affairs of the three cities and the affairs of the Mo Sect, she personally sent Ruan Wantie home.
Before leaving, she asked Wushang, also known as Chi Jingxiao, if he wanted to go back to Zaoziling to take a look.
"My grandfather's current condition makes it inconvenient for him to travel far, so I won't go back! Please light some incense on my father's grave for me and tell him the good news that my grandfather is still alive. Also, I'll be guarding here, so you can go home without worry." Chi Jingxiao said.
"it is good!"
Ruan Qingqing brought no one with her except Yue Linlang. She still dressed as a man and set off in two horse-drawn carriages.
Because everyone was eager to return home, they hurried all the way, and finally arrived at Zaoziling on New Year's Eve. It was already night, and it was snowing, so Ruan Qingqing and his group returned home without disturbing anyone.
When Wang saw Ruan Qingqing, she hugged her and burst into tears. "You little girl, why didn't you send us a message? You made us worried by not saying anything!"
"Mom, I'm sorry! The situation was urgent at that time, and I only thought about your safety, but ignored your feelings." Ruan Qingqing looked at Wang's temples with a lot of silver hair, and her heart was sour for a moment.
"Okay, it's the New Year, you two should stop crying. Let's all have a happy new year!" Ruan Wantie who was standing aside couldn't help but remind them.
"Yes! Daya has finally come back, and we are all so happy!" Wang quickly wiped the tears from her face, and then nodded while crying and laughing.
They were talking for a while when some noise was heard outside the yard.
Aunt Wang hurried to see what was going on, and soon she heard her exclaim, "The eldest young master is back!"
The tall and strong Ruan Shiping took a few steps and walked to the main courtyard. He shook off the snow on his body and said, "Mom and Dad, I'm back today to have a reunion dinner with you!"
"Shi Ping!" Wang's tears, which had just been held back, began to fall uncontrollably again.
Compared to Wang, Ruan Wantie was more restrained. "Glad that you're back! How long can you stay at home this time?"
"About half a month!" Ruan Shiping replied as he took off his outer coat and handed it to Aunt Wang. When he caught sight of Ruan Qingqing from the corner of his eye, he was stunned.
"Big sister?" he called uncertainly.
"It's me, big brother, you've grown taller again!" Ruan Qingqing raised the corners of her mouth, and her eyes couldn't help but become moist.
"Sister!" Ruan Shiping trotted over and hugged her in his arms.
"If you hadn't passed the message to me, I would have thought..." Before he could finish his words, he choked up.
No one knew better than him how dangerous his eldest sister was at that time.
"Don't worry! I, your elder sister, am very lucky! Well, you are the eldest brother, and your younger brothers and sisters are watching you!" Ruan Qingqing patted his shoulder and comforted him.
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