In the twenty-fourth year of Wuwei, Zhongying fell into poverty in Chang'an City. Suddenly, a man named Han came to visit and paid a large sum of money to pay his debt. Not long after, Zhongying went to Binzhou to establish Haishi Shipping Company. In the twenty-fifth year of Wuwei, Haishi
With heavy investment, he built large ships and sailed to the oceans, traveling thousands of miles across the sea, and thus got the nickname Wuya.
——"Yong Shi·Biography of Huo Zhi"
Chi Ji almost didn't curse out loud. He never expected that King Qi would actually talk to him. Even an idiot would not rashly say his name when he saw himself with Lin Bi and others, although King Qi still remembered him.
It felt strange. After all, they had only met each other once when Jiang Zhe of Nanchu was treating Li Xian's injury. While cursing fiercely in his heart, Chi Jipi smiled and said: "Return to the prince, the common people have been dismissed by the benefactor. This
This time I come to the East China Sea to congratulate you. If the prince is interested, the common people are willing to introduce him."
Li Xian said "Oh" and said calmly: "Your master's temperament is too weird. He doesn't enjoy the glory and wealth, but he likes to ask for trouble." Then he smiled and said: "Princess Bi, although you and I are two countries,
Hostile, but this is the East China Sea, and I don’t want to cause trouble. It’s rare that I can put aside military affairs. I don’t think the princess will refuse someone thousands of miles away. I intend to invite the princess to enjoy the sea view with me. I don’t know if I will have this honor.”
Lin Bi withdrew her gaze from Chi Ji, a cold light flashed in her eyes, and said: "Although Lin Bi is a woman, she doesn't want to miss the opportunity to talk to the prince if she can meet the prince. Please, please."
Li Xian showed an expression of approval and followed Lin Bi towards the bow of the ship. When Li Xian passed by Rou Lan, he stopped and said with a smile: "My Lin'er is smaller than you, are you willing?"
Don't you want to play with him for a while?" There was a confused look in Roulan's eyes, and she said to this familiar stranger: "Okay, but I am my sister. If he is disobedient, I will discipline him." Li Xian
He laughed, with a real smile in his eyes for the first time, and said: "Okay, Lin'er, you heard me. If you don't listen to her, she can discipline you for me." After that, he walked over.
Next to Lin Bi on the bow of the ship, two guards separated everyone on the ship from them to prevent their conversation from being heard by irrelevant people.
Roulan proudly said to Li Lin: "Did you hear that? Your father said that he wants you to be my younger brother. That's great. My little brother can't walk yet. I can't discipline him yet, so I'll try first."
Let me try to discipline you."
Li Lin finally showed a distressed look on his face. At this moment, he really looked like a child, and Roulan had already pulled him and ran behind him, yelling as if he had found a new toy.
Looking at the vast sea with the same color as water and sky, Li Xian hesitated to speak. Lin Bi gently pulled her hair and said: "Why is His Highness King Qi silent? I think His Highness has something very important to discuss with me in secret. I
I didn’t avoid suspicion, and I was honest with His Highness, but why did His Highness become so reserved?"
Li Xian suddenly laughed, and Lin Bi was stunned. She immediately realized that her words were ambiguous and pun-intended. She blushed and said, "If the prince is unwilling to talk about business, then Lin Bi will have no choice but to resign."
Li Xian said calmly: "The princess must be carrying a heavy responsibility during this trip, but I wonder if the princess has considered the consequences?"
Lin Bi's face darkened and she said coldly: "I don't know what the prince means by this. I am sent as an envoy to the East China Sea by the king's order. I don't know what the consequences will be. Could it be that the East China Sea is under the jurisdiction of Dayong and cannot allow others to get involved?"
Li Xian sighed and said: "I have never liked to be troubled. The princess's mission to the East China Sea is a business matter, and the wedding banquet I came to attend is a private matter. So no matter what the princess wants to do, I don't bother to care about it. But the princess is accompanying her on this trip.
Quite a few, I have received a secret report. Several disciples of Jing Wuji, the leader of the Demon Sect, were supposed to stay with General Long to protect him, but they have disappeared these days. I originally thought that General Long was worried about the safety of the princess, so he let them accompany him.
Protection, but when I saw it today, there were no such people around the princess. They have always been protecting the princess in secret. If the princess did not intend to do something, why should she hide them? "
Lin Bi turned her head slightly to prevent the murderous intent in her eyes from leaking out, and said with a smile: "Your Highness is too worried, or these people were sent to do things by Ting Fei. Maybe they are now serving as scouts in your Dayong territory?"
Li Xian smiled slightly and said: "Since the princess said so, then it is like this. Binzhou belongs to Dayong in name, but is actually controlled by the Marquis of Donghai. However, although the power of the Marquis of Donghai is not small, it is mainly at sea, so Binzhou is instead
It is the weakest place in the power of the Marquis of Donghai. After all, no one wants to waste strength on a territory that may be lost at any time. Therefore, the princess dared to bring a large number of people to Binzhou, and she also had a way to mobilize them to do anything. With one blow, she could spread far and wide.
The masters of the Northern Han Dynasty's riding and shooting skills will naturally allow them to withdraw into your country at any time. I just want to warn the princess that some people can be offended, but some people are better not to be offended."
Lin Bi's heart moved. She came to the East China Sea. She was the only one who knew why. The rest of the people were just following orders, and even she was only given the order to "act cheaply". Why did King Qi's tone sound like he knew that he
What about dealing with Jiang Zhe? Although he has made a plan to assassinate Jiang Zhe, there are various conditions required to put it into practice. He needs to find Jiang Zhe's hiding place, and he must be at least 60 to 70% sure.
Action, even now, I dare not say that this plan can definitely be achieved. I have brought a lot of people, but most of them are to deal with Nanchu's possible actions.
When Li Xian saw Lin Bi being silent, he couldn't help but feel amused. He came here to ask for a meeting with that person. He thought that the East China Sea was vast, and if he couldn't get help from the Marquis of Donghai, he would never be able to meet him. But he didn't expect that the man actually sent an envoy yesterday.
When he came to meet him, he had set up countless eyes and ears in Binzhou City, and he knew all the big and small things. Even though he came in such a hurry, he still couldn't avoid his eyes and ears, let alone Lin Bi, who was already eye-catching.
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Lin Bi wanted to assassinate Jiang Zhe. Li Xian didn't find it strange. When Jiang Zhe first entered Dayong, wasn't he assassinated by Fengyimen and Nanchu? If such a person lived in the world, many people would naturally have trouble sleeping and eating.
Damn it, the Northern Han Dynasty and Dayong have been at war with each other for many years and are life-and-death enemies. No matter what they want to do, it's not surprising. What's more, the Northern Han Dynasty has its own heroes. How could you not think that Jiang Zhe is the only one who can reconcile the relationship between himself and the emperor's brother?
What about the people? Didn't he come here for help because of the current predicament? However, Li Xian really wanted to know why Jiang Zhe didn't set a trap to catch all the masters of the Northern Han Dynasty, but instead let himself scare the snake and force Lin Bi to give up the assassination.
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Glancing at Lin Bi, he saw that the murderous look was still lurking in her eyes, and she was even more fearful and suspicious. Li Xian shook his head gently and said: "Your Highness should have seen spiders hunting for prey, spreading their dragnets and laying heavy ambushes, just waiting for the enemy to fall into the net."
, is bound to die. The person the princess is afraid of is best at planning. By the time you think of dealing with him, you have already been deeply trapped in the net, and it is difficult to fight back. He has been in the East China Sea for nearly three years, and this place has already been
This is his territory, and the princess can’t hide anything she does from him.”
Lin Bi felt a chill in her heart. At this moment, she finally understood that the rumors were true. Her actions had already fallen into that person's calculations. Otherwise, how could King Qi know about it? But doubts arose in her heart. Could it be that King Qi and Jiang Zhe had secret contacts a long time ago, otherwise Qi Wang would have known about it.
How could the king know these things, but why did King Qi warn him that Jiang Zhe had already taken the upper hand? Wasn't this a problem with Jiang Zhe? The more he thought about it, the more complicated it became. Lin Bi reluctantly smiled and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your advice.
I am just worried about the safety of my sister-in-law, so I brought a few more subordinates. Although Donghai is neutral, it is getting closer to Dayong. The prince cannot blame me for being more vigilant. However, I am strange. I want to come to the prince early.
You know why the Yong court allowed that man to live in seclusion in the East China Sea. It would be a pity if such a talent was not put to good use."
Seeing that the murderous look in Lin Bi's eyes had subsided, Li Xian said happily: "Princess, don't worry too much. If the princess had seen that man, she would know that his temper was really weird. I only saw the envoy he sent after I came to the East China Sea.
What this person loves most in his life is Mingyue Qingfeng, and he avoids military and political matters whenever possible. The East China Sea is vast, and he is protected by the Marquis of the East China Sea. Although the emperor brother and I have the intention to invite him back, it is a pity that he is like a dragon but never ends.
His secluded place cannot be found. Besides, his father has not let go, and his brother is not willing to search in a big way. Besides, the Marquis of Donghai still has a grudge against Dayong, and his brother does not want to offend him. If it weren't for me.
I was so embarrassed by General Long that I didn't dare to be so reckless. I didn't even know where he was hiding in seclusion, so I came to ask for his help. I originally planned to force the Marquis of Donghai to introduce him. But thanks to the princess, I just came.
I saw his messenger in the East China Sea."
Lin Bi's mood has gradually calmed down. The assassination of Jiang Zhe was originally a last resort. Now that it has been discovered, there is no need to force it. It is better to improvise, or there will be greater gains. It is interesting to watch.
Looking at Li Xian, he thought to himself, if it comes to it, killing this man might be more valuable.
Li Xian saw Lin Bi's strange smile and immediately guessed what she was thinking. He laughed heartily and said: "Princess, don't be so cruel. Speaking of which, General Long and I also cherish each other. Being able to fight life and death on the battlefield is not a lifetime experience."
It's a great thing. No matter how effective those conspiracies are, they are also extremely poisonous. We soldiers who are fighting for victory with our lives, why do we need to scheming outside the battlefield? Let the civil servants do those things. Princess, why not
If General Sui Long and this king meet each other in life and death on the battlefield, wouldn't it be a happy life and no regrets in death?"
Lin Bi felt her heart surge after hearing this. This was what she was thinking, but it was a pity that the Northern Han Dynasty was already stretched thin with the power of one state to fight against the Central Plains. If the stalemate continued, even if they won, the national strength would be exhausted, and even more
What's more, the King of Qi stood firm, fortified the walls and cleared the country, with no way to win? She glanced at Li Xian, and saw that he had swept away the gloom and indifference just now, his brows were bright, and his smile was filled with the pride of looking down on the world. She couldn't help but think, with such a
A bloody battle on the battlefield is indeed one of the great pleasures in life. Thinking of this, Lin Bi felt proud and said loudly: "Bring me some wine."
Lin Bi's two guards heard this and quickly brought two wine bags. Lin Bi took one herself and signaled to Li Xian with her eyes. Li Xian understood and took the wine bag. Lin Bi smiled and said: "
This is the best liquor from the Northern Han Dynasty. We Daizhou people have a custom. If you meet your best friend or your most respectable enemy, you should invite him to drink wine together. If you are a friend, you should treat him with sincerity.
If we are enemies, we should not hate each other even if we meet in life or death in the future. The prince is so heroic, if Ting Fei is here, he will definitely invite the prince to drink with him. Although Bi is a woman, she consciously does not want to show off to men, so she will invite the prince to drink strong wine with her in the future.
If we meet on the battlefield, we will die without hatred."
Li Xian's eyes were bright, and he said after a long while: "The princess is indeed a beautiful woman, and Brother Long is indeed very lucky. Okay, I'll drink this wine." After that, Li Xian pulled out the stopper of the wine bag and drank it in a big gulp.
This wine bag can hold half a kilogram of liquor. Li Xian relied on his large capacity for alcohol and deep internal strength to drink it all in one breath. The liquor entered his stomach. Li Xian only felt a little top-heavy, but he still poured the wine bag to indicate that it was dripping.
Does not exist.
When Lin Bi saw it, she smiled slightly, raised the wine bag and drank it in one gulp, but her face only showed a slight blush. She chanted loudly: "We meet strangers and become close friends. We saw this in the battlefield." After chanting, she said nothing.
, turned around and walked into the cabin.
Li Xian was shocked. He felt that these two lines of Lin Bi's poems were bright and upright, but also had profound meanings. After reciting them again and again, he felt fascinated and looked forward to the reunion in life and death.
At this time, the guards scolded him from behind Li Xian, and then a clear and elegant voice said: "Hai Li wants to see His Highness King Qi."
Li Xian did not look back and said calmly: "Let him come over."
Hai Li walked up behind King Qi and said respectfully: "Hai Li, a common man, is called Pirate Li under the Young Master, and I would like to pay my respects to His Highness."
Li Xian looked back at Hai Li and said, "No need to be polite. Why did Sui Yun change his mind and meet me in advance?"
Pirates Li replied: "My lord, it is rumored that since Your Highness has come to the East China Sea, it is better to go and see the Marquis of Donghai. Furthermore, His Highness is wise and decisive. I am afraid that the Marquis of Donghai's happy event will not go smoothly this time. Your Highness should not miss it."
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Li Xian smiled and said: "Sui Yun is always so secretive, that's all. I'm very satisfied to be able to see him so easily. But since something will happen at the wedding banquet, isn't it too dangerous for two children to go?
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Pirates Li said: "Your Highness, don't worry, the young master has already made arrangements. This is the best opportunity for the Marquis of Donghai to surrender to Dayong. Both sides have steps to go. Moreover, the young master said that everything is ready now and the net should be closed."
Well, Binzhou was originally the only gateway for the Northern Han Dynasty to the outside world. As long as this place is closed, His Highness can complete the task of capturing the Northern Han Dynasty. Your Highness should not miss this opportunity."
Li Xian said thoughtfully: "Why, Sui Yun also thinks the time is ripe, but now the Northern Han Dynasty is at its most prosperous?" When he said this, he saw Tao Li's somewhat embarrassed look, and laughed and said:
"I forgot, this is not a military camp. Okay, tell Sui Yun, I am convinced. I think the letter from the emperor brother has already arrived in the East China Sea."
Looking at Pirates again, King Qi said: "It's the same with Sui Yun. If you're a talented person like you, why don't you try to get a wife and become a businessman? What's the point of doing this? If you have the intention, I'll bring it up to Sui Yun.
, wouldn’t it be good for you to be an official?”
Pirates Li was stunned for a moment and said: "Your Highness's great love is deeply felt by the common people. It's just that although the common people are white now, they travel thousands of miles to foreign lands with merchant ships. They find it more fun than anything else. It doesn't matter whether they have an official position or not."
Yes, and if the common people follow the young master, they will serve Dayong, so they don’t need to go out of their way to become an official."
Li Xian felt relieved after hearing this. Just by listening to the tone of the thief, he knew that Jiang Zhe had no intention of watching. It seemed that although he had been living in seclusion in the past few years, he had made a lot of preparations, so he was invited to come out.
There should be no problem with mediation. Li Xian couldn't help but smile when he thought that the troubles that had plagued him for several years could disappear.
At this time, Xiao Roulan's clear and moving singing voice came from the distance: "Holding my hand on the blue waves, I can see the sea and the sky. My heart is far away from the solitary sail, and my body is like a light boat. The waves divide the shadow of the sun, and the island is turbulent. The desert is flat.
Outside the smoke, there are white egrets flying across the sky."
Li Xian felt relaxed and happy after listening to it. He thought, "What Roulan sang must be Jiang Zhe's new lyrics. He held the blue waves in his hand and looked at the sea and the sky. He thought that Changle must have been deeply in love with him and had endless fun. Looking up, he saw the blue waves.
Like a mirror, the white clouds are long and the sea and sky are the same color. He can't help but calm down in his heart. He is not afraid of bloody battles on the battlefield, but he hates the disputes between the government and the opposition. Nowadays, rumors are flying up and down in Dayong, and most of them are directed at himself. It is not that he wants to lead troops to rebel.
, that is to say, the emperor wanted to settle accounts after the fall, although he knew in his heart that even if Li Zhi wanted to use up all the birds and hide them, he would not hurry up at this time. But he, Li Xian, could not believe this kind of rumor, and Li Zhi in Chang'an City could not believe it.
, those important ministers in the government and the public, and the fierce generals in the army were half-believers and half-doubts, which caused the army's morale to fluctuate and the logistics to be unstable. If this continued, Long Tingfei would take advantage of him. This time, after he learned about the wedding of Donghai Hou Aizi,
, on a whim, Jiang Zhe lived in seclusion in the East China Sea. This was something that both he and Li Zhi knew well. Although there was no real belief, it was still vaguely certain. I think this person had been living in seclusion for nearly three years, so he must have been lazy enough.
, wouldn’t it be too heartless if he didn’t come out to help at this time? After all, he is the son-in-law of the Li family now, and he can’t just watch his brother climb the wall and reap the benefits.
At this time, a little boy's singing voice came from the distance. It must have been Roulan forcing Lin'er to sing. But after only listening to a few words, Li Xian felt a sharp pain in his heart and his face turned pale.
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"A pair of white doves came flying from the southeast. They were ten to five, and it was difficult to list them. Suddenly they died of fatigue and could not fly with them. They looked back for five miles and wandered for six miles. I want to carry you away.
Silence can't be opened. I want to bear you away, how can my feathers be ruined? I am happy to know each other, and I am worried about being separated. I hesitate to look at the group of lovers, and tears fall down. We are far away from each other, we cry to each other in sorrow, and our hearts are sad.
Weeping blood, tearful eyes and saying goodbye. Seeing you fall to the northwest, why should I go to the southeast? I miss you for your kindness in the past, but I can't express my regret."
The sad singing almost drove Li Xian crazy. The desolate military tent guarding the border, the tragic song when the tears were gone under the bright moon. Just as the tears were about to fall, Li Xian suddenly realized that he walked to the cabin behind. He saw Li Lin singing.
As she sang the song, with a look of despair and sadness on her face, Roulan was looking at him in horror.
Before Li Xian walked over, Roulan had already covered Li Lin's mouth and said, "I won't force you to sing the song, you make it so sad."
Li Xian was shocked. What did Li Lin know at such a young age? He clearly imitated him like this after seeing his usual demeanor. Strong regret welled up in his heart. He just wanted to keep him by his side to prevent people from plotting to harm him, but he
He didn't expect that all his misery would be seen by this child, and he was busy with military affairs on weekdays. In order to protect this child, he couldn't help but be a little cold to him. Moreover, to be honest, he didn't know how to take care of a child.
Thinking about it, over the past two years, it was not just me who suffered. The most miserable and helpless person was Lin'er who lost his mother but could not get the nourishment of his father's love.
At this time, Li Lin had already seen his father, and he couldn't help but shrink behind Rou Lan. His father was a cold tyrant to him, and this little girl who was obviously shorter than him, with her soft and delicate body, was like a cold tyrant.
The fragrant smell made Li Lin feel as if he had returned to his childhood and his mother's arms.
Li Xian strode forward, picked up Li Lin, and said kindly: "Don't be afraid, Lin'er. It's all your father's fault. This time, your father will take you to see your aunt. Do you want to stay with your aunt?"
A trace of panic flashed in Li Lin's eyes and he said: "Dad, don't drive Lin'er away." He held Li Xian's clothes tightly and refused to let go.
Li Xian smiled and said: "You silly boy, your father is busy fighting and has no time to take care of you. Your aunt is compassionate and kind. She will treat you as if she were her own child, and she also has a little sister to play with."
Li Lin looked at Rou Lan with doubtful eyes, and Li Xian smiled and said: "Smart, not bad, you can call her Sister Lan from now on."
A rare bright smile appeared on Li Lin's face. Li Xian's heart ached and he hugged his son tightly.
As soon as she walked out of the hatch, Lin Tong saw Chi Ji standing in the distance. Her heart ached. He already knew what happened just now. The identity of this person was already obvious. Even if she wanted to pretend not to know, she couldn't.
It was impossible. She walked straight out, as if she didn't see Chi Ji. Chi Ji suddenly reached out and took her arm. Lin Tong's face turned cold and he said, "What are you going to do?" Her voice was not loud.
So as not to alarm others.
Chi Ji apologized: "I didn't mean to deceive you."
Lin Tong said coldly: "What have you deceived me, Miracle Doctor Bole!" Her tone was full of resentment and sentimentality.
Chi Ji was silent for a moment and said: "I didn't tell a few lies, but I didn't say that my benefactor was Jiang Zhe and Jiang Suiyun, and it was expedient to agree to General Long to serve the Northern Han Dynasty. I didn't want to stay."
The meaning of spying on military intelligence in the Northern Han Dynasty."
Lin Tong said indifferently: "I understand, you have nothing wrong with this matter. The two countries are at war and each is his own master."
Chi Ji was stung by her cold gaze and couldn't help but let go of his hand. Although he felt that he had not done anything excessive, he still felt guilty welling up in his heart.
Lin Tong walked a few steps, stopped and said, "You don't owe me anything. I have a bad temper and am angry with you. Wang Ji, will you follow your master to attack our Northern Han Dynasty in the future?"
Chi Ji was stunned for a moment and said categorically: "No."
Lin Tong was stunned for a moment and said: "You should be very suitable to be a scout, and you are also familiar with the Northern Han Dynasty, right?"
Chi Ji whispered: "Young Master will never force us to do anything. The world is so big, I can still do other things by myself, and, moreover, I don't want to see you on the battlefield."
Lin Tong smiled. Although Chi Ji couldn't see her smile, it could be seen from her undulating shoulders that she was laughing hard, but there was a deep sadness in her laughter. After a while, Lin Tong stopped laughing.
He said in a loud voice: "You are too cowardly. It would be great to be like my sister and King Li Xian of Qi. Although we cherish each other, we still make an appointment to meet on the battlefield. There is no hatred between life and death. There is no hatred between life and death. If you also go to fight with us, I will be on the battlefield."
If I kill you, I will naturally not hate you when the time comes, so what does it matter if you hate me? Bloodless common man, I, Lin Tong, will never show mercy to a coward like you."
Chi Ji didn't say anything. After being well trained as a spy, he could see what Lin Tong's clenched fists and the tightness all over her body meant. But he didn't step forward to comfort her, because he knew that there was something lying between them.
There is such a deep gap between people. Instead of indulging in sweet dreams, it is better to cut off the entanglement of emotions. This beautiful girl like a flame will be the secret deep in his heart.
He walked out silently, and just when the hatch was about to close, he heard whimpering cries. But he resisted and did not look back. Maybe he did not miss Nanchu or Dayong, but that deep
A figure as headstrong as the sea and as willful as the wind, he is the master he can never disobey or betray.
In a corner of Penglai Island in the East China Sea, in a small harbor facing the sea and backed by a mountain, there is an elegant and pleasant small manor called Jinghai Villa. Although the manor occupies a large area, there are only a few pavilions and pavilions, scattered among the green trees.
, like a fairyland. In a small red building halfway up the mountain, a scholar in Tsing Yi was writing a post, leaving flowing handwriting on the snow-white rice paper. At this time, a gentle and slightly worried voice came from behind: "Lan'er
She's still young, so don't worry about her going to a place like that. You, the father, don't feel bad about her, but I, the mother, still feel bad about her?"
The scholar in Tsing Yi put down his pen, looked at his completed copybook with satisfaction, and said with a smile: "It is true that a loving mother often loses her son, so you should just leave this matter alone. Will I not send someone to protect Lan'er?"
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The bead curtain moved slightly, and a graceful moon-white figure walked out of the room, saying coquettishly: "You always like to play tricks like this, that's all, I won't argue with you, if Lan'er is hurt in any way, I won't spare you.
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The scholar in green laughed loudly, reached out and took the woman in white into his arms, and said with a smile: "Okay, if Lan'er is hurt in any way, I will let you deal with it." He raised his head, revealing his delicate and elegant face.
It is a bit difficult to tell a person's age. If you look at his appearance alone, he is probably only 20 or 30 years old. However, his hair is dark gray. Although the luster is still the same as his age, it still has some traces of time. His temples
It is even more starry. If someone says that he is forty or fifty years old, it is not a bad idea. And his expression and demeanor are as indifferent and deep as a deep mountain pool, which means that he is already sixty or seventy years old, and he has reached the age to see through the warmth and coldness of the world.
Even at his age, no one would doubt him.
When the woman in white saw his face, she couldn't help but sigh softly, and she snuggled into his arms without saying anything. At this moment, a baby's cry suddenly came from behind. The two looked at each other, smiled, and walked inside hand in hand.