The Mystery of Mountains and Rivers

Chapter 12

Three days later, Chang Yun was tidying up and saluting in his room.

This trip to Beijing was done in a hurry, and I didn't bring many things with me.

A short knife given by his father when he was parting, some clothes bought by Mu Qing, and an amulet that he had brought with him since he was a child.

Chang Yun took the amulet and looked at it carefully. The whole body of the amulet was blue, and it was hard to tell what material it was made of, but the front was engraved with patterns of mountains and rivers. His father told Chang Yun to keep it safe since he was a child. Yun played with it and lost it, and his father almost beat Chang Yun to death after helping him find it.

But his father could no longer beat him, and Chang Yun was haunted by sadness.

Mu Qing's words are still echoing in my ears: "Since you have entered Yuan Pavilion, you will not be able to live like a normal person. You have no friends, no relatives, and there are only two things in your life, boss and task. To enter Yuan Pavilion, you must be in The sword sharpening island of Yuange Martial Arts Department has received one year of training, and only after passing the training can he take on important tasks."

Today, I am leaving for Sharpen Island, and Chang Yun is full of anticipation.

Ever since Mu Qing promised Chang Yun to join Yuan Pavilion, Mu Tianye hadn't shown his face. Although he was young, he was very sensible. At this time, he couldn't use mundane things to influence his "little brother"'s revenge plan.

Xiu Ze, a white-clothed swordsman, is guarding the door. He will escort Chang Yun to Mojian Island, not through the passage of Yuan Pavilion itself, which shows that Mu Qing is cautious about Chang Yun's safety.

There was not much luggage, so it was easy to pack. Chang Yun put the burden on his back and walked out the door.

Xiu Ze didn't speak, and silently led the way.

Just as she was about to go out, she entered the courtyard alone, and Mu Qing stopped Chang Yun.

"Don't rush to go, there is an old friend who needs you to meet."

Chang Yun was surprised, he had only been in the capital for a few days, so where did he come from?

Mu Qing brought Chang Yun to the back hall, and after dismissing the servants, took Mu Qing into a side room.

Chang Yun came in, looked carefully, and saw a person lying on the bed, covered in white cloth, like a big rice dumpling, who is he?
"Chicken head?" Chang Yun recognized the person on the bed, it was his father's captain, Ji Hai!
Chang Yun rushed forward and hugged Ji Hai, very excited.

Ji Hai was drowsy at first, but when Chang Yun hugged him like this and touched the wound, he woke up instantly in pain.

"Master?" Seeing that it was Chang Yun, Ji Hai couldn't care less about the pain, and struggled to get up.

Chang Yun quickly pressed Ji Hai: "You are seriously injured, don't get up." Suddenly, he felt that his sleeve was empty, and looked down, only to find that Ji Hai's right arm had been severed at the root.

Chang Yun was full of resentment, and hurriedly said: "Chicken head, you are still alive, you are still alive. Where is my father?"

Ji Hai was also very excited, but when he thought of the tragic death of Chang Guangsheng and his soldiers, he said with a dark look in his eyes: "Master, I was cut off by Wule wolf cubs and passed out. Before I passed out, the general was still fighting with them. I don't know what's going on afterwards." Ji Hai was seriously injured, and just a few words consumed most of his energy, panting heavily.

Mu Qing took over the conversation: "Later he woke up by himself, crawled in the sandstorm for a long time, and was finally discovered by my Yuange Gancheng master, and sent to the capital."

Chang Yun looked at the seriously injured Ji Hai, and the resentment in his heart increased a bit.

Mu Qing went on to say: "I think since you are going to Sharpen Island, you will always have someone to support you in the future. He is not only your father's personal soldier, but also close to you. If you take him with you, you will have someone to support you in the future." .”

Chang Yun knew that Mu Qing had good intentions, and it was indeed better to have Ji Hai by his side than to go alone, but what about Ji Hai's injury?

Ji Hai struggled and said, "Young Master, don't worry, I can handle it, and I will follow you wherever you go."

The matter was settled just like that, but Ji Hai's injury still delayed Chang Yun's departure for another five days.

The past five days in the capital were uneventful, and Chang Yun didn't go out to hang out with Mu Tianye anymore. Instead, he took care of Ji Hai every day, and practiced martial arts in the yard by himself. Mu Tianye came here a few times, but he talked less than usual I talked a lot, and only occasionally told Chang Yun news about Kyoto.The only news worthy of attention during these five days was the news of the emperor's marriage.With the edict, the emperor pointed out the youngest daughter, Princess Changle, to Lang Liujue, secretary of the president of the Armed Forces Institute and Princess Yun'an's son-in-law, in order to add a lot of material to the gossip circle in Kyoto.Liu Jue came from a distinguished family background, and was rarely famous for his talents. He became the emperor's secretary at a young age, and he had a bright future.It was the first time Chang Yun, the princess of Changle, heard about it, and it was said that she was also beautiful.

But these are not what Chang Yun is interested in. The fifth day has come, and although Ji Hai's injury has not healed quickly, his physical strength has improved a lot, so Mu Qing decided to let Chang Yun set off.

In the backyard of the Earl's Mansion, Xiu Ze stood coldly beside the carriage, while Mu Qing was saying goodbye to Chang Yun.

Mu Qing said with a smile: "Going to Sharpen Island now, you have to train hard, that place is unusual, so be careful in everything."

Although we only got along for a few days, Chang Yun already regarded Mu Qing as his father, and hurriedly said: "Don't worry, Uncle Mu, my nephew must practice hard and acquire a whole body of skills, so as to avenge my father."

Mu Qing shook his head: "That's what I'm worried about. I know that Chang Du's matter has hit you hard, but remember, don't be blinded by hatred, otherwise revenge will be far away." After so many days, Chang Guangsheng Still haven't found it, and there is no possibility of survival.

Chang Yun knew in his heart that what Mu Qing said was right, if he only thought about revenge every day, he would inevitably go astray, so he nodded and said, "Uncle Xie Mu reminds me, my nephew will not be reckless."

Mu Qing continued: "When you arrive at Grinding Sword Island, don't tell anyone about your life experience. I'll wait for you to come back after studying."

Chang Yun nodded in agreement, stepped into the carriage, Xiu Ze sat on the shaft, shook his whip, and the carriage left slowly.

Ji Hai leaned against the carriage and handed a bag of things to Chang Yun; "Master, this is what Pavilion Master Mu's son asked me to give to you."

Chang Yun opened the bag, and there was actually a small pile of silver inside. It seems that this "big brother" is still very interesting, and he didn't come to say goodbye, but he prepared money for Chang Yun.

Chang Yun said to Ji Hai: "Chitou, if we go to Mojian Island now, we will only be members of Yuan Pavilion from now on. You have to think carefully about it."

Ji Hai said firmly: "This subordinate understands, but now the general doesn't know whether he is alive or dead. If I can't protect you well, what is the difference between me and a useless person?"

Chang Yun knew the determination of this soldier captain, so he could only pat him, looked at each other and smiled, and said everything without saying a word.

The carriage had already arrived at Cheng'an Gate, Chang Yun looked through the window, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, he had only been in the capital for half a day, and when he left, things had changed.

Kyoto, I will come back.

Young Chang Yun took his father's personal soldier Ji Hai on a journey full of unknowns.

It's just that he didn't see that at the gate of the city, an old woman in black was looking at the direction he was leaving with a look of sorrow on her face.

"The master has a spirit in the sky, and he will definitely protect your child from disasters, let him be enlightened by you, let him be guided by you, and let him never rub shoulders with his brothers!"

(End of this chapter)