Chapter 4: Insulting Loyalty and Being Treated as Dogs
"Forget it, Li Chang, he doesn't have much time left." Another yamen runner whispered in his ear.
Li Chang's eyes flashed and the corners of his mouth curled up sinisterly.
That’s right, there aren’t many days left.
Before he died, he would make sure that the once dashing and romantic Fourth Young Master would taste all the delicacies in the world.
"Okay, then I won't make things difficult for you. You want salt water, right? Since the Fourth Madam and the Fourth Young Master are so affectionate, let the Fourth Madam go find some water, and I'll follow!"
The evil look in his eyes was exposed and he no longer concealed it.
This place is far away from Beijing and is deserted. He can't wait any longer. He wants to taste all the beautiful flowers in the capital!
Especially for the Fourth Young Master’s people, it must be a different feeling.
The old lady stood in front of Sang Ning again and said, "I'll go."
Sang Ning's heart was slightly touched.
Even if the old lady might not allow Mrs. Huo to be humiliated for the sake of her family's reputation, rather than being really worried about her, she still felt it was quite heartwarming.
At least this old man put himself in front of the younger generation.
There were also other members of the Huo family, both the heroic men and the weak women, who did not selfishly retreat at the critical moment.
The Huo family is worthy of respect.
Sang Ning said firmly, "I'll go."
This damn yamen runner was still resentful of the insults he received from Sang Ning'er before, and he would not let her go anyway.
"Don't... go!"
The boy's hoarse voice was like a leaky bellows, a little weak, and the force was cut off in the middle, leaving only wheezing.
“No… allowed!”
His eyes were bloodshot and his face was ferocious. He took out a sharp stone from behind his back with his bloodstained hands, twisted his upper body to the extreme, and smashed it towards his legs!
Useless person! Useless person!
Compared to his three brothers, he is indeed the most useless one, but he still knows that a real man should stand in the world and do nothing that is impossible!
He is the fourth son of the Marquisate. Even if he dies, he will not let a woman use her body to exchange for a chance to survive!
He used all his strength to throw the stone. If it had gone down, the injury would have been aggravated!
The old lady uttered a whine: "Little one!"
The sister-in-law who was closest to him reached out to block it, but she was still a step too late.
A hand suddenly appeared in front of her and grabbed the stone tightly.
At this moment, the tip of the stone was just an inch away from the wound!
The old lady squatted on the ground, holding her chest and gasping for breath.
The others finally reacted. Xie Yurou went to help the old lady, while Huo Jingya and Yun Shuixian rushed over.
"Fourth brother, why are you so stupid!"
"Brother Changan, don't be like this, everything will be fine."
Yun Shuixian stood behind Huo Jingya, crying sadly. She glanced at Sang Ning, who was holding a stone in his hand, with resentment and jealousy.
"Whatever she does is what she should do. It's her family that's caused us to be like this. Brother Changan, you're confused!"
Sang Ning snatched the stone from Huo Changan's hand and threw it out.
The palm of the hand was scratched and blood was dripping down.
"You..." The sister-in-law was shocked.
"It's okay." Sang Ning didn't care. This little injury could be healed by drinking some spiritual spring water, but she was a little angry.
She looked at Huo Changan coldly.
Huo Changan also looked at her, his eyes filled with stubbornness and hatred that refused to admit defeat.
There is also despair and boredom hidden deep inside.
He even deliberately faced her with the ruined half of his face.
Sonning sighed.
Forget it!
Why should she, a happy flower who grew up in modern times, bother with an ancient person who was harmed by the evil society!
After all, he was just a boy of nineteen years old, who fell from being a favored child of heaven to a waste that could be bullied by anyone, from heaven to the endless hell, and could no longer see the light. Anyone would not be able to bear it, and only death could bring relief.
"There is hope only when you are alive," she said.
Huo Changan smiled miserably, with ruins in his eyes.
The colors of this world could no longer enter his eyes.
The only reason he had held on for so long was because he missed his family. Now, he didn't want to deceive himself anymore. His survival would only make things more difficult for them.
"Oh! You actually hid such a dangerous weapon! Are you planning to assassinate the officer in the middle of the night and escape?"
"I knew he was still a thief. Looks like his arms have to be tied up!"
After Li Chang finished speaking in a sarcastic tone, he took out a heavy iron chain and was about to go forward to tie the man up.
"Sir, can't you see that my son wants to commit suicide!" The old lady was grieved, and her dry eyes were filled with anger.
"Apart from committing suicide, who knows if he has any other thoughts!"
"Please don't tie me up. If my arms can't move, Brother Chang'an won't even be able to turn over." Yun Shuixian cried and begged for mercy.
"Oh, why are you turning over?" Li Chang said evilly and pinched her waist.
Yun Shuixian screamed and hid behind Huo Jingya.
Huo Jingya opened her arms and glared at Li Chang.
Huo Changan's eyes were bloodshot, and his pair of phoenix eyes were wide open to the extreme, filled with viciousness, shame, unwillingness and anger.
The broken fingers were inserted into the ground, as if they did not feel any pain.
He used to be a martial artist, but now, even if he concentrated all his strength into his waist and abdomen, even if veins on his forehead bulged from holding his breath, he couldn't lift it even a little bit!
It can only twist left and right like a maggot.
“Ah—ah—”
He pounded the back of his head on the ground, facing the sky, and let out a helpless cry.
“That’s enough!”
Sang Ning shouted with all his might, letting out the grief and anger that had been suppressed for a long time in his chest.
His eyes were fierce, his blood was boiling, and he couldn't wait to find a breakthrough.
Li Chang was actually frightened for a moment, and an evil expression froze on his face, looking a little ridiculous.
Sang Ning took a step forward, and his whole aura changed drastically.
The sharp and cold gaze penetrates into people's hearts.
Although she doesn't know a lot of things, she can make them up!
"Marquis Boyang, Huo Zhennan, do you know how he died?"
"A month ago, in the Battle of Yeshui, the final battle with Beichuan, he led a small team to attack from behind the enemy lines, winning an opportunity for the front, while he himself was trapped in the enemy camp!"
"He could have left, he could have gone! But he didn't! Because, if he had delayed a little longer, the chances of victory would have been greater! We could have completely defeated Beichuan, pacified the northern border, and kept Dongyang's territory intact, ensuring the safety of its people!"
"So, he held on, and held on! Until there was no more hope!"
"What was he thinking when a wild beast tore off his arm? Was he wondering if the defenseless people had been evacuated safely?
When his legs were torn by wild beasts, he was wondering if there was victory ahead.
How many soldiers survived?
Do the brothers who can’t go back home have wives and children waiting for them?
When the beast bit off his head, he thought, it was worth it! The border was now at peace, Dongyang could be stable for several years, and the people could rest and recuperate.
He thought about so many things, but he never thought about his family! Because he thought that the glory he had achieved throughout his life was enough to win medals for his family and ensure the safety of his descendants!
"Huo Zhennan, facing the scorching sun, resting his head on the mountains and rivers, died a worthy death! Dongyang has won, and will no longer suffer from the chaos of war!"
Sang Ning's words were so sonorous that the four yamen runners were stunned.
The more she spoke, the more excited she became, and the image of a hero who sacrificed his life heroically for his country and his people emerged in her mind.
I was so moved that tears came to my eyes.
Since I was a child, the people I admire most are those predecessors who sacrificed their lives for the country.
Their cries for justice are feeble and powerless; they cannot imagine the tragedy, but not everyone has lost their conscience and has a rotten soul.
Sang Ning was venting his feelings, but he was also trying to see if he could arouse a little kindness in their hearts and give them a little hope.
The family members were all speechless and stared at Sang Ning blankly.
Listening to her narration, it was as if I saw the scene of the old marquis' heroic death.
The old lady's eyes were dazed and turbid tears flowed down.
Is this what the Marquis thought before he died?
"Marquis Boyang, Huo Zhennan! Three hundred and sixty days a year, you spend most of your time on horseback, sword in hand! And for what?
He was loyal to his country and protected the territory because he loved the land of Dongyang and the people who lived on it.
Yes, the Marquis is such a person.
A true man who stands tall and proud! A true hero!
The old lady looked at Sang Ning in shock.
She could actually say such penetrating words, she saw the Marquis' life so thoroughly!
"But—" Sang Ning's voice broke due to hoarseness.
It felt like there was a hacksaw rubbing and pulling at my throat.
But she didn't lower her voice, instead it became even louder.
"His achievements were wiped out in a single day. The treacherous villains enjoyed the glory he fought for with his life, but turned the knife against his family!"
"Where is justice? Where is the way of heaven?"
“It’s not fair!”
"But remember this! People's hearts are devoted to morality and justice! Justice will always come. Those who are unfaithful are human beings, and those who insult the loyal and good are dogs!
Millions of ordinary people will never forget, and those with a conscience will never forget! There is always dawn after darkness!
By then, the higher-ups might just brush it off lightly, and the ones who will suffer will definitely be you, the accomplices who took advantage of the situation and aided the evildoers!"
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