Chapter 105: The world of mortals is the most soothing
Chen Changsheng's eyes suddenly became sharp.
Huangshan looked at Chen Changsheng and immediately avoided his gaze.
Under the gaze of two eyes.
Huang Shan trembled, his arms trembling, and then he changed his words: "Dead..."
When he said these words, it was like a big stone falling to the ground, and he let out a long sigh of relief.
Zhong Zhengyuan asked: "Who killed him?"
"I didn't kill him!" Huangshan said quickly.
He spoke louder, and several eyes at the banquet looked over.
"I, I..."
Huangshan lowered his head, not knowing what to say.
Chen Changsheng raised his hand and said, "Don't be too nervous. Just answer whatever you ask."
"It's really not me who killed him."
Huangshan was panting heavily, and then explained: "The year before last, he went to the border for the conscription and never came back. Later I found out that those who went to the border that day... all died!"
Chen Changsheng nodded and asked, "Even if he is dead, why would you pretend to be someone else?"
"I……"
Huang Shan opened his mouth. He looked at the two gentlemen in front of him. He knew that he was no match. After a long sigh, he confessed what happened.
"The thing is like this..."
"I was originally an old dog..."
When Huangshan explained the matter, Chen Changsheng and Zhong Zhengyuan slowly understood what happened.
Today’s ‘Huangshan’ is no longer that Huangshan.
That year, Bei Mo and Beixiang raised troops to attack Da Jing. There was an emergency at the border. In order to protect the country, all the men were arrested and joined the army, and Huangshan was no exception.
After Huangshan left, the old man at home cried for several days. After that, he often sat at the gate of the square and looked at the road in front of him, hoping to see his son return.
Overnight, the old man's hair turned gray.
Every day, besides sighing, I go to the temple to burn incense and wish my son a safe return.
One day later, the old man picked up an injured old dog outside his shop. When he saw the dog barking miserably, he felt pity for it and took it home to heal its injury.
After a few days of training, the old dog can move normally.
The old dog was grateful and followed the old man.
The old man was depressed and had no one to talk to for several months, so he simply regarded the old dog as the person to talk to.
The old dog listened quietly. At a certain moment, he suddenly understood the hope of the old man in front of him for his son's safety.
"In order to repay my kindness, I turned into Huangshan and stayed by his side."
That day, the old man sat at the door of the farm as usual.
A figure came from the official road, and the old man was stunned for a long time.
The old man stepped forward with staggering steps, and his eyes turned red for just a moment.
Huang Shan said: "When I looked at him at that time, he was too old. He was really too old. He was too old to cry. That kind of joy and expectation are beyond description in words."
He wanted to tell how he felt at that time, but he didn't know how to describe it.
Huangshan sighed and said: "I originally just wanted to stay for a while and then leave, but that day, I suddenly changed my mind."
From then on, the old dog transformed into Huangshan and stayed with the old man, becoming his son and fulfilling his filial piety.
He just wanted to repay the favor, but he pretended to do it.
Huangshan raised his head and said: "If you two gentlemen want to arrest me, can you wait until after the wedding banquet is over? This is something the old man has been thinking about for half his life..."
Zhong Zhengyuan was hesitant for a while.
He looked at Chen Changsheng, as if seeking advice.
Chen Changsheng looked at the 'Huangshan' opposite. That was not Huangshan, but an old dog.
Chen Changsheng said: "This wedding banquet..."
Huang Shan explained: "Don't worry, sir, this is just a show. I just want to fulfill the old man's wish."
Chen Changsheng nodded.
He looked at the wine bottle on the table and wanted to pour wine.
Huang Shan quickly raised his hand and said, "I'll do it."
He took the wine bottle from Chen Changsheng's hand and poured wine into three glasses.
Chen Changsheng raised his glass and said, "It's a great day today. The two of us are very happy. I guess the groom doesn't mind, right?"
After hearing this, Huang Shan froze at the table.
He couldn't come back to his senses for a long time.
…
"The time has come!!"
A loud voice suddenly sounded in the courtyard.
The wedding reception team waiting outside the door is also well prepared.
‘Huangshan’ glanced at the two gentlemen at the table.
Chen Changsheng and Zhong Zhengyuan smiled and motioned for him to go quickly.
Huangshan nodded and smiled, then put on the red flower and left the yard.
"Let's go!!"
The sound of suona and drums sounded, and the procession to pick up the bride departed in great force.
Chen Changsheng and Zhong Zhengyuan came to the door.
The two of them looked at the festive scene and couldn't help but feel a little happy in their hearts.
Zhong Zhengyuan said: "The old dog knows how to repay his kindness, which is also a good story."
Chen Changsheng looked at the team that was welcoming the bride. The ones carrying the sedan chairs, playing the suona, and beating the drums were all elderly people.
"It should be due to the suffering in the world." Chen Changsheng said.
Zhong Zhengyuan was stunned for a moment.
Chen Changsheng turned his head and said, "If there hadn't been this war, why would it be so bitter?"
After hearing this, Zhong Zhengyuan thought for a long time, nodded and sighed: "That's the case..."
The old man walked out of the yard holding a short stick.
All the guests followed to pick up the bride, but he stayed because he was the elder of the family and had to sit in the main hall, waiting for his son to return from the wedding.
"Don't you two gentlemen go join in the fun together?" the old man asked.
Chen Changsheng smiled and said: "We are neither relatives nor friends, so it would not be a good idea to follow him."
The old man smiled and said, "There are not so many rules."
Chen Changsheng asked: "Your Majesty is now over thirty, so it is considered too late to marry a wife."
"Who says it's not..."
The old man said: "His mother died early, and I am also old. As an old man, I have been thinking about this marriage for half my life. Fortunately, it is done now."
"When a hundred years from now I have someone to take care of him, I hope that he will be safe and not live alone in the world like me."
He grinned, his cloudy eyes full of expectation and relief.
Looking at the smile on his face, Chen Changsheng suddenly understood the old dog's mood at that time.
How simple human thoughts are.
Just live in peace and not be alone.
"Gentlemen, please come in and take a seat. The line to pick up the bride will be waiting for a while."
"Okay, old man, you can go first, and we will come later."
The old man nodded in agreement and then returned to the courtyard.
He leaned forward and walked slowly.
The short stick was originally supposed to be long, but over the past few years, it was constantly shortened and became what it is today.
Zhong Zhengyuan looked at the old man's staggering back and couldn't help but speak.
"Zhong now understands why Mr. Chen commemorates this mortal world like this."
Chen Changsheng smiled warmly and said only one sentence.
"The rolling dust is the most soothing thing for people's hearts."