Chapter 53 Wolf Boy's Black Moonlight Master 21
After a month's journey, the Xie family finally returned to Jiankang. However, before they could even sit down, they received news that Emperor Sima Xiong had died suddenly.
It is said that he was addicted to elixirs and refused to listen to anyone's advice, and died of elixir poisoning.
Sima Xiong had three princes. The eldest prince died young, and the second prince died not long ago. Now there is only the five-year-old crown prince left.
When Xie Shicheng learned that the crown prince had ascended the throne and Wang Wende had become regent, the family was sitting together for dinner. He burst into laughter, "Wang Wende's wicked ambition has finally been exposed!"
But as he laughed, tears slowly welled up in his eyes, and his voice was choked with sobs, "My Xie family has assisted the Sima family for so many years, and the Sima family's rule will eventually come to an end."
Shen Xinran knew that this incident was a big blow to Xie Shicheng. She put down her chopsticks and sat quietly aside.
Xie Ziliang frowned and said, "I think our family and Meng Fu have both been targeted by the Wang family this time."
Xie Shicheng clenched his fists, his eyes fierce, "Just because of your eldest brother's leg, our Xie family and the Wang and Meng families are already a blood feud."
Xie Zizhao nodded and said, "Yes, I don't know where Meng Fu is hiding. If I catch him, I will kill him."
After hearing what Xie Zizhao said, Shen Xinran looked up at Xie Zizhao, wanting to say something but stopping herself, because she really knew where Meng Fu was.
According to the plot, Meng Fu should now find the male protagonist and become a general under his command.
Xie Ziliang looked at Xie Shicheng cautiously and said tentatively: "Since the Wang family is like this, why don't we also -" rebel.
Although Xie Ziliang didn't finish his words, Xie Shicheng understood what he meant. He said seriously, "The Sima family still has a descendant."
"But he is only five years old now--" Xie Ziliang was halfway through his words.
Xie Shicheng waved his hand and ruthlessly interrupted him. "There are some things the Wang family can do, but our Xie family can't..."
Just as Shen Xinran had thought, Meng Fu had just met Liu Yuan. He clasped his hands together and knelt before Liu Yuan. "I heard that the King of Chenghan is a descendant of Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang, so I came to seek refuge with him."
Liu Yuan sat on the chair and chuckled, "But you are now a rat crossing the street. The Wang family wants to kill you, the Sima family wants to kill you, and the Xie family wants to kill you too. Why should I keep you here?"
The room was pitch black. Meng Fu could not see Liu Yuan's face clearly, nor could he tell whether he was happy or angry from his tone.
He thought for a long time before answering, "As long as you save my life, I will be at your service from now on, even if it means risking my life."
When Liu Yuan heard Meng Fu's promise, he felt inexplicably irritated. He scratched his ears with his hands, stood up and walked to Meng Fu.
Just when Meng Fu thought Liu Yuan was going to help him up, Liu Yuan took out a dagger from his arms and stabbed it directly into his chest.
When Meng Fu died, the smile on his face hadn't faded. He stared with his eyes wide open, as if he couldn't believe Liu Yuan would kill him.
The tall and thin man walked out from the darkness and frowned, "Brother, Meng Fu is also a talented person. Are you going to kill him just like that?"
Liu Yuan took out his handkerchief and gently wiped the blood off the dagger. He said slowly, "Do you still not know whether I am a descendant of Liu Bang?"
The tall and thin man pursed his lips. He knew Liu Yuan didn't want to say that for a reason, but since Liu Yuan didn't want to say it, he couldn't ask. What a damned curiosity!
Shen Xinran on this side was completely unaware of this, because she was still worried about Xie Shicheng's 60th birthday.
Xiao Wenqing felt that she had grown up, so he let her take charge of organizing the banquet. As a result, Shen Xinran was either confirming the guest list or on the way to prepare meals every day.
As the birthday banquet approached, Shen Xinran thought she could finally breathe a sigh of relief. However, Xie Shicheng gave her another task, which was to get Xie Ziyi out for some fresh air.
You know, ever since Xie Ziyi injured his leg, he has been locking himself up and not seeing anyone.
This task is no less important than organizing a birthday party.
Just like that, Shen Xinran stood at the door of Xie Ziyi's room and knocked carefully.
It was Qiao Jin who opened the door. Ever since Xie Ziyi was injured, Qiao Jin had been absent-minded in everything she did, so Chen Xinran asked her to take care of Xie Ziyi.
After seeing Qiao Jin, Shen Xinran asked directly: "How is your health these days, brother?"
There was a hint of sadness in Qiao Jin's eyes. "It's still the same. I don't want to eat anything, and I can't eat anything."
Shen Xinran glanced into the room, but it was pitch black inside and she couldn't see anything clearly. She called out softly, "Brother, the weather is nice today. Do you want to come out and get some sun?"
Xie Ziyi's cold voice came from the room, "Why are you going out? Are you going to make fun of me? You'd better leave. I might as well die if I live like this, half-human, half-ghost."
Xie Ziyi's words made Shen Xinran suddenly stunned. For a general, dying on the battlefield might be the best ending.
No one can truly empathize with someone else, so Shen Xinran's first invitation failed. But she didn't give up. The next day, at the same time, she knocked on the door again.
"Brother, you are more than just a general. You are also a brother and a son. Your future is full of possibilities. Why are you confined to such a small room?"
Xie Ziyi in the room didn't say anything.
Shen Xinran knew that her second invitation had failed again.
Time soon arrived at the birthday party. Shen Xinran arrived at Xie Ziyi's yard early and sighed, "Brother, those who truly love you will never laugh at you. Those who laugh at you are not sincere to you, so why bother about their opinions? Today is also father's sixtieth birthday. Do you want to disappoint the person who loves you the most?"
The room was completely silent, and it was unknown whether Xie Ziyi had listened or not. Shen Xinran waited at the door for a moment, and just when she thought she had failed today, there was a sound of something falling to the ground in the room.
When Shen Xinran went in, she saw that it was Xie Ziyi who had fallen off the bed. Shen Xinran wanted to help him.
Qiao Jin was one step faster than her, "Master, are you okay?"
Xie Ziyi raised his hand and stopped Qiao Jin, "It's okay, I can get up by myself."
Shen Xinran watched Xie Ziyi hold onto the bed and stand up little by little.
Shen Xinran smiled and said, "Brother, even if you're missing a leg, you're still the most handsome."
Xie Ziyi glanced at Shen Xinran and snorted coldly: "Why haven't I seen you so eloquent before?"
Shen Xinran narrowed his eyes and smiled, but did not respond.
But Xie Ziyi, leaning on his crutches, walked up to her step by step and said coldly: "Today is my father's birthday. I didn't prepare any gifts. Your gift should be considered as a gift from me."
"Okay." Shen Xinran smiled with her eyes curved, because she knew that for Xie Shicheng, Xie Ziyi's ability to stand up on his own initiative was his best gift.
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