The dream of a lonely hero

Yang Mao breathed a long sigh of relief and said:"Feiyan! I finally got my wish. Hey! You won't give Yanfeng that shameless thing, will you?"

Shang Feiyan cried bitterly and refused to answer.

After a while, Shang Yuanzhong's wife Ma, his son Shang Zhu, maids, and servants came in one after another, crying and making a mess.

In the courtyard outside the house, seven or eight servants beat Yan Yun with sticks in their hands and"plop, plop"."Stop!" shouted a loud voice. The servant stopped his stick and looked at the man in the moonlight. He was wearing a black felt hat on his head, night clothes, and earthen boots, with a flaming green-edged sword hanging from his waist. He was carrying a baggage and a green dragon sword. Before the servant could reply, Yang Mao rushed out of the house and said angrily:"Which blacksmith's material is the beaten product?" He looked closely and saw that the man in black was Fang Xun, the acting magistrate of Yulong County, and hurriedly changed his words:" Oh! It turns out to be the county magistrate. Forgive me, forgive me! Why is the county magistrate dressed like this?"

Fang Xun said angrily:"How do I dress up in this county? Do I have to report it to you?"

Yang Mao said:"Forgive me. Forgive me! My father was killed by Yan Yun. I was momentarily overwhelmed by grief and anxiety. I hope you will forgive me."

Fang Xun asked hurriedly,"What's going on?"

Yang Mao said,"Yan Yun is in trouble. He entered my house arrogantly and unreasonably and wanted to snatch away my sister Shang Feiyan. My father didn't allow it, so he force-fed my father with poison. It is only right to kill someone with a life, and Mr. Qingtian has to make the decision for me!" He cried loudly.

Fang Xun said:"Whether Yan Yun has violated the law is up to the yamen to decide. You dare to set up a private court, so I'm not afraid of sentencing you to be an assassin and banished to the army!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Mao was so frightened that he knelt on his knees and said,"My lord Qingtian, I'm sorry. Sin, forgive me! My father passed away and I was so distraught that everything was in chaos. I was just a little confused. I was just a little confused!"

Fang Xun said:"Today I have official duties in the county and I don't have time to argue with you. I will handle your father's funeral at home honestly. I can do it at any time. Wait for the summons from the county government. The county will take Yan Yun to the county government for trial and then make its own decision." After that, he took Yan Yun and went out.

At night, Fang Xun came unexpectedly and was dressed for the night. Although Yang Mao thought it was strange, he didn't dare to stop him and had to bow to see him off.

Fang Xun shouted:"You are guilty of this trouble. Just stay at home. If you go out half a step, you will be assassinated and sent to Salmon Island!"

Yang Mao heard this and did not dare to see him off.

In the waning moon of the new moon, Fang Xun walked quickly, with Yan Yun following closely behind. They left Guiyun Villa and descended to Bapan Mountain. The two of them were speechless all the way. When he reached the secluded mountain valley"Dalingou", Fang Xun stopped, put down his baggage, loosened the rope for Yan Yun, handed the Qinglong sword on his back to Yan Yun, and said:"Seventh brother! I have prepared it for you. You have lost your clothes and money and you are running for your life."

Yan Yun was confused and said:"Brother! The seventh brother was wronged. As the head of a county, can't you make the decision for the seventh brother?"

Fang Xun said:"Brother! I believe you will never do anything to murder Shang Yuanzhong -"

Yan Yun was impatient and said:"Brother - why did eldest brother tell the seventh brother to run for his life?"

Fang Xun said:"Not for this matter. At the end of last year, you Yao Yongzhong, the second-in-command of Zhenzhou Zhizhou Yao Shu who was crippled in Huangnipo, was accidentally recognized by Yao's servants on the day of your wedding. The governor Yao Shu sent people to conduct secret visits for many days and confirmed that it was you. This afternoon, Zhenzhou issued an official arrest warrant for you. It was on Brother Wei's desk, but Brother Wei suppressed it, fearing that it would be publicized and did not tell Yuanda. When night fell, Brother Wei came to your home to look for you, and the mother-in-law (Yan Yun's mother Xie) said that you had gone. Shang family, I went to the Shang family quickly to find you, and I saw you being beaten by the servants of the Shang family."

Yan Yun said:"Brother! Is it wrong for the seventh brother to act like a knight and teach the Yao Yanei who did evil things? Then Yao Shu, who is The court official will not be ignorant of the law. Even when I arrived at the Zhenzhou Yamen, I was upright and aboveboard. If he wants to sentence me, he must first see what crime his son who raped a civilian girl deserves."

Fang Xun said anxiously:"Seventh brother, Seventh brother! Pedantry, pedantry! The law, which corrupt official does not know the law? Which corrupt official does not act recklessly and harm the people in accordance with the law? Then Yao Shu only had two sons. The eldest son was beaten to death by your fifth uncle Miao Yanjun, and the second son was beaten to death by you. How could he let go of you if you are not only disabled but also suffering from a mad disease! In addition to the Guiyun Village murder case, Yao Shu sentenced you to beheading, which is a light sentence!"

Yan Yun looked up to the sky and roared, saying:"Heaven, heaven! Where are you, where are you? I want to ask you to comment, where is the way of heaven? Where is the way of heaven?" He jumped into the sky, drew out the Azure Dragon Sword and danced wildly in the air."Where is the way of heaven? Where is the way of heaven?" echoed continuously in the valley.

After Yan Yun danced wildly, he stood firm and said:"Brother! The paths of Yao Shu and Yan Feng are full of flowers. Seventh brother, I am always good to others, and what I always think about is to help people in danger, help those in distress, and eradicate violence. Why don't I have a place to stand in the end? That's what good people and good people should be like. Is that so? Is this how it should be? The sky is shrinking, where are you hiding? Why don’t you dare to see me? Why don’t you dare to see me?" The sound shook the valley, tearing the lungs and viscera.

Fang Xun was silent.

After venting his anger, Yan Yun was silent for a long time and said,"Brother, if you let me go, don't you want to suffer the consequences?"

Fang Xun said,"It's okay. At worst, I'll quit my job at the Yamen and go back to my hometown to farm."

Yan Yun said,"Brother ten Nian Hanchuang was wasted like this, seventh brother, how can I bear it!"

Fang Xun said:"Is the eldest brother's fame more important than the seventh brother's life!"

Yan Yun stopped being polite and said:"Brother! The seventh brother is here Yulong County has borrowed a lot of debts, and we can't pay them back at the moment."

Fang Xun said,"Seventh brother, don't worry about it. I got a lot of silver from clearing out the Zhuzuishan bandits a few days ago, but it hasn't gone into the county government's account. I'll pay your debts." It's more than enough."

Yan Yun took out the loan bill and handed it to him, saying:"The name of the person borrowed and the amount of money are all on it, thank you for bothering me. As soon as the seventh brother left," Fang

Xun said,"brother knows that the seventh brother can't let go of the alliance. Mother (Yan Yun’s mother), eldest brother has already thought about it. Your ‘new house’ will be for Meng Niang to live in. Meng Niang is good at needlework. I will help her open a sewing shop, hire a few more needlework girls, and prepare three hundred for her. With two pieces of silver, livelihood is not a problem."

Yan Yun's eyes filled with tears, he knelt down and bowed, choking with sobs and said:"I can't say thank you for the great kindness, I accept my seventh brother's bow."

Fang Xun hurriedly helped him up and said,"You and I are brothers in life and death. , There is no need for this. Run for your life quickly."

Yan Yun unpacked his bag and changed into clothes. He wore a big black felt hat with a pinch of red tassel on his head, a short black brown robe with a collar, a green silk ribbon around his waist, and Wear oily boots; tie on your baggage, and carry the Green Dragon Sword on your back.

Brothers Fang Xun and Yan Yun said goodbye in tears.

Two flowers bloom, one on each side. It is said that Yanfeng completed his tour of the counties on the West Road of Hebei Province and returned to Bianliangdongfu in Tokyo to resume his duties. After delivering the errand, he hurriedly met the princess Zhao Yuanchun. Zhao Yuanchun's tight string was finally temporarily relaxed. The lovers who were passionately in love reunited after a long separation, and the two of them expressed their true feelings without going into details.

In the blink of an eye, more than two months later, on the 19th of the winter lunar month, at Youshi (17:00), Yanfeng hosted a banquet at his house for the prime minister, Zhao Yuanchun and Zhao Yuanrong, the two princesses of Hancheng County Prince Zhao Pu. The three of them drank tea and talked before the meal. , Tan Tian said, Yan Feng's words were full of wit and wit, and coupled with his beaming expression, the Zhao sisters were full of interest, making Zhao Yuanchun smile like a flower, Zhao Yuan's brows giggling, and laughter filled every space in the room.

Seeing that Zhao Yuanchun was happy, Yan Feng turned to the topic and said:"Yuanchun, I haven't been sent out since I returned from patrolling Hebei West Road. A man has been doing nothing all day long. I really don't deserve the love of the Lord (Prime Minister)! I can't sleep or eat well."

Zhao Yuanchun said:"Jun Biao! Things come in haste, but not in time. In just a few months, a Qingke of the prime minister's office was promoted to three levels and even patrolled all over the place. This has never happened since the founding of the country. If he is promoted again, it may cause serious consequences. Criticism from court officials ruined the future"

"The word"Qingke" (a person who works for the entertainment of bureaucrats and wealthy people) hurt Yanfeng's self-esteem. Based on Prime Minister Zhao Pu's appreciation of him, if he was a son of an official, he would not be a Qingke when he entered the prime minister's house. Starting from work, at least now they are not just casual officials who only get a salary but nothing to do. Those who have no errands are just sitting there and eating for free. With a sad face, he laughed at himself:"As a Qing guest, I am so dissatisfied with today's honor!"

Zhao Yuanchun said nothing with a troubled expression.

Zhao Yuanrong said:"Brother Feng, my sister was reprimanded by my father for your matter. My sister is so embarrassed. Why do you say this to make my sister not sad!

Zhao Yuanchun said:"Stop complaining." Next year I will ask the hall official Hu Zan to arrange a service officer for Jun Biao. A casual official like Captain Renyong is indeed overqualified and underused for Jun Biao. Yan

Feng was so excited that he bowed his hands and said,"The princess' kindness to me is greater than the sky and deeper than the sea. Even if I die, I will never repay you.""

Butler Xu San came in, and Yan Feng looked at him fiercely.

Zhao Yuanchun said:"Butler Xu has something to do."

Xu San hurriedly gave gifts to Zhao Yuanchun and Zhao Yuanrong.

Zhao Yuanrong said to Yan Feng:"Brother Feng, my sisters are not guests either. You can go and do your own business and give me two sisters some time to talk.

Yan Feng smiled humorously and said,"Two princesses, I'm sorry to be with you, Xiaosheng!""He turned around and followed Xu San.

Zhao Yuanchun smiled and said:"Yan Rong! I walked to the kitchen and watched my sister show off her skills. Zhao

Yuanrong said with a smile:"As soon as Yan Feng leaves, my sister will not be able to joke with her.""

Zhao Yuanchun said shyly:"You girl, you come to squeeze on my sister again, you are so heartless. When your father lectures you, it's not your sister who intercedes for you. Zhao

Yunrong smiled playfully:"Okay, my good sister, I apologize!""

The two of them walked out of the hall and walked towards the kitchen. After a few steps, Zhao Yuanrong smiled and said:"Sister! You are versatile, not only proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, but also excellent in cooking. My little sister is clumsy and can only dance with knives and swords. She really pales in comparison to my little sister. It’s better for you to go by yourself. Little sister, find a secluded place to dance with your sword and warm yourself up. Don’t worry, Xiangzhuang’s sword dancing is not at Peigong (Yan Feng). )!

Zhao Yuanchun said shyly:"If you keep talking nonsense, little girl, I really won't pay attention to you anymore."

Zhao Yunrong smiled playfully:"Forgive me!" My sister apologized!"

Zhao Yuanchun happily entered the kitchen.

Zhao Yuanrong carried the Danfeng Sword on his back and looked around for a secluded and open place. He walked through the door and passed through the courtyard and almost reached the back door of Yan Mansion. Suddenly he saw a dim candlelight on a window in the left back room; I thought that this was the residence of the servants of the Yan Mansion. How could anyone be there at dusk when the servants were busy? Curiously, I approached the window, stained my fingers with saliva and quietly pierced the window paper to reveal a small hole, and took a closer look. The furnishings in the house were simple. There is a kang, with quilts and mattresses neatly arranged on it; a table with tea sets and snacks; two chairs, one chair is empty, and a middle-aged woman is sitting on the other chair; next to her stands Yan Feng respectfully. That The woman is Yan Feng’s mother, Xie. How did Xie get to Tokyo and enter the Yan Mansion?

Let’s start with the death of Shang Yuanzhong. After Shang Yuanzhong’s death, Shang Yuanzhong’s wife, Ma, suspected that she was poisoned by Yan Yun. Before Yuan Zhong died, besides Yan Yun, Shang Feiyan and Yang Mao were also present. Both of them were suspected, and the case was reported to the Yulong County Yamen. Fang Xun, the magistrate of Yulong County, was in a hurry to deal with Yan Yun's mother Xie and the state Yamen. The matter of getting rid of Yanyun was shelved as there was no time to hear it for a while.

Ma thought: Her husband Shang Yuanzhong was seriously injured by Yan Feng's poisonous hand, and Shang Feiyan was obsessed with Yan Feng and fell in love with Yan Feng, so she married Shang Fei in Yanyun. In the time of Yan, Shang Feiyan eloped with Yan Feng, which worsened the condition of Shang Yuanzhong, who was extremely concerned about his appearance. Shang Feiyan and Yang Mao were present before Shang Yuanzhong died; both from a distance and from a distance, Shang Yuanzhong was There were indirect and direct reasons for Zhong's death and Shang Feiyan's death; in the final analysis, it was the result of her husband's habitual pampering and indulgence of her. If this continued, her family would be ruined by her.

So, Ma family cruelly severed the relationship with Shang Feiyan and Yang Mao. Expelled from the house.

For Yanyun's mother, Xie, the Yan family's benefactor Shang Yuanzhong was seriously injured by his second son Yan Feng. Shang Yuanzhong's death was related to his eldest son Yan Yun. The Shang family could no longer live there. Fortunately, Fang Xun took care of everything and moved into the county town with his maid Qiuling to open a sewing shop. Before Xie left, Ma repeatedly tried to stay, but Xie declined politely.

Xie lived in the county town and heard that Naturally, there is a lot of information. The matter of brothers Yan Yun and Yan Feng has become a hot topic in the streets and alleys, and people are afraid of it. Xie found out that Yan Feng was in Bianliang, Tokyo, and sold his family property and exchanged it for gold in order to make it easier to carry. The maid Qiuling went to Bianliang, the capital, and entered the capital to look for the residence of Yanfeng, who had been visiting Wuqi Street for half a month. She placed Qiuling in an inn. Before leaving, she told Qiuling that she would know her whereabouts after she had not seen him for three days and she would unpack her bags and make arrangements. I went to Yan Feng's residence alone. Butler Xu San introduced Mrs. Xie into the left back room of Yan Mansion and hurriedly reported back to Yan Feng quietly. Yan Feng didn't want to meet immediately, but the Zhao sisters thought that Yan Feng had something important to do and urged Yan Feng to handle it. , Yan Feng hurried to see Mrs. Xie.

In the left back room, the candlelight was dim.

Mrs. Xie mocked:"Master Yan, I am satisfied if I can just look at you!" Yan

Feng knelt down and said,"Mother!" It's time to kill the child. If the child is unworthy, let his mother punish him! Mr.

Xie sneered and said,"Master Yan, don't call me that. It would be so embarrassing to spread the word. You are kneeling at the knees of a woman from a mountain village."

Yan Feng cried:"Mother!" If your child is not yours, feel free to beat and scold him, but don’t get angry!

Xie cried and cursed:"Beast!" I am ashamed of my ancestors and the people of the world for having such evil deeds as you! It’s okay not to repay kindness, but to repay kindness with hatred! It's your brother who's repaying this. As the saying goes: Rabbits don’t eat grass beside their nests. You took away your sister-in-law on your brother's wedding day. How did your brother treat you? If he hadn't released you in Shuhu Town, you would have become a ghost by the sword! Are you still human! The Jinzhou Xiang Army's Shenwu Corps killed nineteen soldiers, Yulong County stole official silver, and Sanchuzhou was rampant and lawless. Even if you had a hundred heads, the government wouldn't be able to chop you off! Do you still remember the poisonous oath I swore in Shuhu Town? I remind you: 'If you don't change your past and change your past, you will be a new person. If you don't repent, you will be torn apart by wolves.' Why doesn’t God have eyes?

Yan Feng cried,"Mother!" How can Shang Feiyan be a caged bird? How can I live a happy life if my brother marries her? I feel so shameful and humiliated to have such a sister-in-law, so shameful and humiliated! 'Change your mind, change your past, and start a new life'. am I wrong? The world of this world is one of jungle. If I don't eat people, people will eat me! Xie was so angry that her whole body trembled. She raised her hand and slapped him twice. Yan Feng knelt down stiffly and said nothing. Xie was almost numb with anger and said nothing. There was silence for a moment.

Xie said:"There are rumors in Yulong County that you recognized a godfather. I went to the county office several times and asked the county magistrate Fang Xun again and again, and learned that your godfather is the person who killed your father. Is that correct?

Yan Feng said:"Mother!" The boy was just a temporary measure, for the sake of future revenge, so that the green hills could be burned without fear of running out of firewood. Sooner or later, the head of the thief would be killed by the boy's sword."

There was silence for a long time.

Mrs. Xie was unusually calm and said:"Mom is old and confused! Seeing that you are living well, why should I be angry? Your father passed away early and your brother is wandering around the world again. The only one I can see now is you. Your favorite jujube tea, mother brought it to you and soaked it in a pot. Get up and eat it while it's hot."He casually took two blue and white porcelain bowls and poured them into the pot.

In the winter, Yanfeng knelt for too long and his knees hurt. He stood up holding the table and accidentally spilled a bowl of tea on the table. The tea spilled on the table. A puff of pungent green smoke arose from the sound of"sting".

Yanfeng suddenly lost his color, and for a moment, tears rolled down his face, and he said miserably:"Mother, mother, wants me to die," her voice trembled.

Xie said:"If you can, that is the best ending for you. I have thought about it again and again. I am sorry for my ancestors and caused the Yan family to be extinct. I am a private person. I want to cut off you, a devil who is evil and has no conscience. I wanted to Disregard publicity and private affairs, and do justice for heaven. It’s a pity, it’s a pity, God has no eyes!"

Yan Feng said:"As the saying goes: a tiger’s poison cannot eat its own child. Mother! How could you have the heart to poison your own son with your own hands!

Knowing that there was nothing she could do to save her life, Ms.. With a"pop" sound, Yan Feng raised his hand and knocked it down.