Chapter 236 Meng Po (44)
Chapter 236 Meng Po (44)
The replay of these memories stopped on a certain day when ten years were about to pass.
Letter from the southern border.
Prince Anyang is critically ill.
Yue Niang was mentally prepared and packed her bags and headed south.
She was going to see him for the last time.
Say goodbye to your only mortal friend.
Li Lu had held on long enough.
Ever since he knew she would leave in ten years, he began to exercise diligently and recuperate.
Unfortunately, he suffered too much loss in his early years and his body was severely damaged, so he was unable to recover.
I have managed to hold on until now with my strong will.
On the way, Yue Niang felt a little sad.
Being prepared does not mean being able to accept.
She wasn't grieving the death of a person, she was grieving the loss of a friend.
His death will take away all her memories of her past lives on earth.
From then on, no one could recognize her anymore.
Yue Niang hurried as fast as she could, but she only saw the person at the end.
He had difficulty speaking.
"Li Lu, I'm back."
She walked over, squatted at the head of his bed, and held the hand that was extended to her.
The hand was wrinkled, sallow and dry.
There is no longer any trace of the person who once withstood all the hardships and remained strong.
"Niang Yue, we...will meet again, right?"
He spoke incoherently until he finally connected a sentence.
"Of course."
Yue Niang has already calculated that there is a big time difference between the underground and the human world.
Although she has to stay in the human world for a while, she will be able to return before he crosses the Naihe Bridge.
"You go first, wait a moment, I will go down to meet you."
She imagined the scene at that time, "We'll talk about it then."
"Li Lu, don't be afraid. Death is the beginning of life. Be at ease. I will be here soon."
Even if one becomes indifferent to life and death, no one can really ignore the fear before death.
Once you close your eyes, this life is truly over.
From now on, the world has nothing to do with you.
"Yue, Yue Niang, I'll wait for you."
As the word "you" fell, my hands lost strength.
Li Lu's pure eyes, which attracted her the most, closed.
Goodbye, Li Lu.
my friend.
After seeing him off for the last time, Yue Niang set out on the journey back to Beijing.
This time, it’s time to put an end to this somewhat long journey.
……
In the capital, news of Prince Anyang's death was also received.
At the city gate, Yue Niang saw the whole city in mourning.
Li Lu lived a life worthy of the people of the South.
It's worth it.
Li Yi was waiting at the palace gate early.
Luo Yi sent a message, firstly to inform of the death of Prince Anyang, and secondly to explain that he would return to the capital.
This kid is really cruel.
Once you leave, you will never come back.
During the ten years, he wrote many letters to Luoyi, and he replied to many of them.
Each time he would either describe in great detail how wonderful his trip was, or simply dismiss him with a few concise words.
Now, the children of the world have had enough of the world and remember to come back.
Although he said that he didn't care, he still missed this old friend in his heart.
After the morning court session, I came straight here.
I hope to see this heartless old friend as soon as possible.
Yue Niang saw a man standing at the palace gate from a distance.
I can't see clearly.
But you can tell who it is just by looking at the bright and shiny clothes.
"His Majesty."
He walked quickly forward and saluted.
"Heh," he snorted coldly at first, "someone has found the way back, how rare."
Yue Niang lowered her head and rolled her eyes.
I'm used to the freedom outside, so I'm a little uncomfortable with his tone.
"How dare Lue Yi forget."
Li Yi felt relieved after he let out this breath and told him to get up.
"Well, get up."
"Father...are you settled?"
He cannot leave the capital, and his father should not bring him back to the capital.
The father and son didn't even see each other for the last time.
He couldn't explain how he felt when he heard his father had passed away.
Not too sad, not even volatile.
It's like hearing this ordinary news, and then just do whatever you want to do next.
Confer a title posthumously, announce an imperial decree, and send someone to express condolences on his behalf...
He did everything in an orderly manner.
He thought he was really not sad.
But when he saw Luey, he suddenly felt sad.
The news that my father was gone was finally materialized.
This news seemed to have just entered his ears and his heart.
That night, the man who carried him on his back and ran towards the clinic step by step, saying "child, child" in his mouth.
Is gone.
Never to be seen again.
He could no longer remember what the last words between him and his son were.
All I remember clearly is that they parted on bad terms.
The father had no son in his life, so it was unfortunate for him to raise such a heartless son.
"Well, I came back after all my subordinates were settled."
How could Yue Niang not notice his sadness? "The prince passed away peacefully, without any pain."
"Did he leave a message for me?"
Li Yi is full of hope.
Yue Niang shook her head, "No, the prince didn't say a few words before he left."
Li Yi was disappointed.
"But he certainly hopes that His Majesty will live well."
"He must still be mad at me."
The conflict between them is very complicated and cannot be covered by an ordinary quarrel between father and son.
They are father and son, but also two men.
Then, there will be a lot to fight for.
His father knew what he was thinking, so he would not forgive him.
Yue Niang was speechless for a moment.
When a person dies, it's like a light goes out. There's nothing much she can say to persuade him.
However, although no message was left, something was left.
"I found this when I was sorting out the prince's belongings."
A very heavy sword.
Prince Anyang fought on the battlefield for decades, and it was this sword that protected him and helped him behead his enemies.
Unexpectedly, it was not taken away as a burial object.
Left it to Li Yi.
She recalled the specific situation at that time, "It was placed in a box with a piece of paper on it, saying Li Yi received it."
"I think this should be specially given to you by the prince."
Li Yi took it and stroked the cut marks on it.
It seems like I can still feel the remaining warmth of the sword's owner.
"Birthday gift."
Yue Niang didn't pay attention, "What?"
"My birthday present."
She froze.
Ah, right.
It's his birthday.
The second incident happened at the birthday party of that year.
He looked at her and said, "In the past, my father would always ask someone to send something to me at this time, and it would be different every year."
"This is my birthday present."
Li Lu may never have the awareness of being a father in his entire life, but he has tried his best.
No matter how cold she appeared, she still remembered the birthday of her adopted son who was far away in the capital.
It has never been interrupted for thirty years.
This is the last time.
Li Yi choked up as he spoke this to her.
Things that I never took to heart in the past are now gradually coming to the surface.
His father had been very kind to him.
What about him?
How can I fulfill my obligations as a son?
"Father..."
The sword in his hand was heavy.
It was very similar to how he felt every time he faced his father.
pity.
People are gone, and the past is gone.
There is no more to catch up with.
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