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During that period, my grandmother brought my cousin from my uncle's family to Liangzhou for a trip. Afterwards, Xu Qian followed my grandmother to Qinghe County. My cousin was unwilling to leave Liangzhou, which was more prosperous than Qinghe County, and stayed for a few more days.
Later, there was a flood in Liangzhou and Xu's father died.
When the news came, ten-year-old Xu Qian was confused.
His father would always remind him that his martial arts skills and swordsmanship should not be shown to others and should never be used except in life-and-death situations.
But why didn't his father use it at such a critical moment of life and death as the flood?
As Xu Qian grew older year by year, he understood more and more about the ways of the world, and his doubts and fears grew greater and greater.
Xu Qian didn't dare to think about it, didn't dare to check, and didn't dare to speak.
As long as he forgets all this, his father will still be the father he respects and admires the most.
He kept it all inside.
But when Xu Qian learned that General Ji of the Ji family army was that man's son, he went there specifically to join him.
In the Ji family army, he defends the country and garrisons the border. Occasionally, he has the opportunity to help General Ji, so he can sleep well at night.
But in this world, running away will never solve the problem.
Even if you escape at that time, one day you will have to face the same problem.
Eight years later, Qinghe County suffered a flood.
Xu Qian saw the familiar swordsmanship and these people, and still pointed his sword at the Ji family.
Xu Qian understood everything.
His father, the father he admired most in his heart, brought shame to him.
From a hidden place in the distance, an old voice sounded: "Who is that person?"
"Master, it seems to be Xu Dafeng's son, Xu Qian."
"Xu Dafeng?" The old voice sneered, "I didn't expect he still had this trick up his sleeve. He was guarding against Beishan. I told him Beishan wouldn't touch his wife and son, and he wouldn't. But he broke his promise."
As soon as he finished speaking, a small sword broke through the air with unstoppable force and went straight into Xu Qian's heart.
On the other side, Wu Weian caught the falling Ji Mingyan.
Xu Qian's body froze in mid-air, and then fell rapidly.
Qian Yining hurriedly swam over and caught it.
Blood gushed out, dyeing the water surface even redder and covering Qian Yining's face.
Xu Qian died in his brother's arms.
The cowhide bag filled with pumpkin seeds in his arms also fell out. The cowhide bag was cut by the sword, and pumpkin seeds fell one by one on the river surface. They became sank after being touched by water, and then sank little by little under the surging flood.
Before death, Xu Qian thought.
It would be nice if I didn’t grow up.
If only I could stay five years old forever.
He and his father chased butterflies in the mountains and brought back a wild rabbit. As soon as he got home, he could smell the fragrance of home-cooked food.
Then I listened to my mother nagging about why they came back so late.
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Fortunately, Xu Qian's sword at the critical moment blocked the fatal move that was aimed at Ji Mingyan's heart.
The sword wounds on Ji Mingyan's body looked scary, but they were not fatal, just painful.
But Ji Mingyan did not cry out in pain. He lay in the corner, facing the wall, silent.
Because Poison Lady had her menstrual period, she did not go down to rescue people today, but stayed in the mine to take care of the wounded.
The wound on Ji Mingyan's body just now was bandaged by Poison Lady herself.
She looked back at Wu Weian and Ji Yunxi who were walking out.
It was Wu Weian who brought the injured Ji Mingyan up, while the others were still below rescuing people.
Poison Lady squatted in front of Ji Mingyan and poked him with her hand: "Are you okay?"
Ji Mingyan didn't reply.
Poison Lady wondered, "Did you faint from the pain?"
Ji Mingyan said gloomily, "No."
He turned his head with difficulty, his eyes bloodshot: "Sister Du."
Poison Lady: "Well, what?"
Ji Mingyan: "Do you still have pumpkin seeds?"
Poison Lady paused: "There's still one more."
Ji Mingyan: "Can you give me one?"
Poison Lady didn't say anything. She rummaged in her pocket and stuffed the last handful of pumpkin seeds into Ji Mingyan's hand.
Ji Yunxi and Wu Weian walked out together.
After listening to Wu Weian's account of how Ji Mingyan was injured, Ji Yunxi didn't say a word.
The two stopped at the entrance of the mine and looked at the rain that was still falling outside.
Suddenly someone came running hurriedly in the rain.
Steward Yuan stopped in front of the two of them, bowed, and said in a hoarse voice, "Master, Madam, I was unable to make it in time. Aunt Gui has passed away."
Wu Weian's eyebrows were dim. He glanced at Ji Yunxi beside him, thought for a moment, and asked, "How did he die?"
Manager Yuan said succinctly, "Someone outside was shouting that Xu Qian was dead, and Aunt Gui hurried out. She had only taken a few steps when she was hit by an arrow."
Wu Wei'an: "I understand. Please leave."
Manager Yuan bowed again and left in a hurry.
Ji Yunxi looked outside, the rain reflected in her eyes.
Wu Weian stood with her: "Are you okay?"
Ji Yunxi said in a normal tone: "Not bad."
She tilted her head to look at him and suddenly asked, "How is your overall plan going?"
Ji Yunxi's question was incoherent, but Wu Weian understood what she meant and replied, "The situation is set, we just have to wait for the right time."
Ji Yunxi nodded and said nothing more.
Only today did I understand why, no matter how the eldest brother, the second brother, or she investigated, they could not find any problems.
Because there is nothing wrong with living people.
Whether it is Aunt Gui or Xu Qian, they are innocent.
And Xu Dafeng died with her parents.
Now, Xu Qian is dead, and Aunt Gui is also dead.
All the people involved back then are dead.
A feeling of powerlessness spread in his heart, and Ji Yunxi was only thinking about one thing.
I hope the weather will clear up soon.
Other things can be settled slowly, but I hope the weather will clear up soon.
For a moment, neither of them moved.
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