The mysterious bird of destiny, the beginning of China

Chapter 264 Past and Present Life
In fact, when they parted that day, Zhao Mingcheng could not forget the woman who bought the broken tripod, but he did not know her name or which family she belonged to, so he felt a lot of regret in his heart and regretted that he did not ask at that time.

Unexpectedly, they could see each other again in another village, and his father also wanted to match him up with the girl in front of him, which made him feel happy.

So he immediately stepped forward and introduced himself:

"It must have been a misunderstanding last time. I didn't expect to meet again, so I will apologize to the girl for what happened before!"

"It was a misunderstanding in the first place, so why should I apologize?"

Li Qingzhao shook his head slightly. When she responded to Zhao Mingcheng, she found that there was something different in the way Zhao Mingcheng looked at her. There was no disgust as she imagined.

In order to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings, Li Qingzhao decided to explain the matter clearly, so he said:
"My father must have told you when I came here that I don't want to rush to get married early. I can't repay the kindness of my parents in raising me. I can only stay with my parents for two years and fulfill my filial piety. To repay my parents for their upbringing."

As Li Qingzhao spoke, he handed the towel in his hand to Mo Mei, then picked up the sword on the table again and said:

"As for the misunderstanding a few days ago, I actually don't take it to heart, and I understand the young master. After all, when you encounter something you like, you will naturally buy it as soon as possible."

On the side, when Zhao Mingcheng heard what Li Qingzhao said, frustration was visible in his eyes. How could he not hear the meaning of Li Qingzhao's words? In his opinion, it was just that Li Qingzhao did not take a fancy to him.

Sitting in front of the table with a graceful and soft figure, he picked up the stone inscription printed on the table, looked at it for a moment, and suddenly asked the divine bird, "It is recorded in ancient books that the divine bird has many magical powers, so, divine bird, you are your own Do you know how many magical powers you have?"

Looking at Zhao Mingcheng's leaving figure, Li Qingzhao didn't take it to heart, and then picked up the sword and went to the courtyard to continue practicing swordsmanship.

From the beauty and quietness before, to the tenacity and fierceness now, this tenacity and fierceness is quickly hidden under the beautiful face, like a lotus in a heavy rain, beautiful and tenacious.

Li Qingzhao was panting slightly, and there was a hint of perseverance on her soft face. This was the change brought about by her practice in the past few days. At the same time, Li Qingzhao's temperament also changed.

From Bai Zhi's point of view, Li Qingzhao's physical fitness is also undergoing rapid changes. Although she still looks like a delicate and frail woman, there is a huge hidden under this delicate appearance. the power of.

"...I can't remember clearly either."

Qingzhu immediately walked out of the pavilion and led the way in front of Zhao Mingcheng.

After teaching his maid, Li Qingzhao immediately began to ask the divine bird, "Sacred bird, I wonder how my swordsmanship is now?"

Therefore, he knew that there was no point in staying here anymore, so he bowed slightly and said, "Now that the misunderstanding has been resolved, I will take my leave."

Li Qingzhao turned his head and said to Qingzhu beside him.

"Didn't your father say a few days ago that he would find a swordsman for you? You can practice with him in actual combat."

Mo Mei looked like she was surviving the disaster. Li Qingzhao, who was practicing his sword on the side, couldn't help but shake his head, slowed down his sword practice, and said at the same time:
"Don't be so rude and say bad things about people behind their backs. It's not what a gentleman does. Besides, it was indeed a misunderstanding a few days ago, so what's there to say? But now it's just because I don't want to get married so early. Mr. Zhao has nothing to do with it.”

After hearing the words of the divine bird, Li Qingzhao remembered it, then put away his moves, took the towel from the maid's hand, and wiped the thin sweat on his cheeks and forehead, "In that case, let's stop here today. "

"Slow down, Qingzhu, go and see Mr. Zhao off."

"Yes."

After bathing, his black hair was still a little wet and stuck to his smooth cheeks. Perhaps because of the bath, Li Qingzhao's cheeks looked even more delicate and charming.

"It's just that you have become more proficient in practice. Some of the moves are still a bit unfamiliar, and there is a lack of actual combat. If you really fight with others, even someone weaker than you may be able to defeat you."

Li Qingzhao deeply agreed with what the divine bird said, "But where can I actually fight with others?"

The smart eyes are like a clear spring, intoxicating, and the delicate red lips are like spring stamens after the rain, shiny and round. The cheeks are fair and can be broken by blows, and the teeth are white.

But Mo Mei, who was standing aside with a towel in hand, couldn't help but say:
"I didn't expect that he turned out to be the rude man a few days ago. I didn't expect that the master would want to arrange such a marriage for the girl. Fortunately, the girl has known that man for a long time."

With the past few days of practice, the memory of swordsmanship in my mind has become clearer and clearer, and I have become more proficient in using my limbs, and even formed a certain muscle memory.

Bai Zhi was silent for a moment. He really couldn't remember how many magical powers he had, but he would use them whenever he used them.

Hearing the words of the divine bird, Li Qingzhao couldn't help but ask: "Can the divine bird understand the past and present and predict the future?"

"Maybe..."

Bai Zhi was a little ambiguous. After all, he also knew that if he didn't interfere too much, history would always develop on its original trajectory and eventually become the history he was familiar with.

But if you interfere yourself, history will change. This change may be very huge, or it may be very small. The key lies in how much change you want to make.

When Li Qingzhao heard the words of the divine bird, he showed interest on his face and asked randomly: "I didn't expect that the divine bird can really predict the future! Does the divine bird know what will happen to Qingzhao in the future?"

The girl's eyes looked at the divine bird on the side. Her eyes were pure, like gems. The divine bird on the side was all white, and its feathers seemed to be exuding a faint holy light.

Bai Zhi was silent for a moment, and then asked: "Do you want to know the future after you meet me, or before you meet me?"

"Does it make any difference?"

Li Qingzhao couldn't help but wonder, and immediately said: "Let me tell you first, what is the future if I don't meet the divine bird!"

"A future without me..."

Bai Zhi thought about it for a moment and then said: "If it weren't for me, you would be like an ordinary woman and marry as a wife."

Li Qingzhao on the side listened quietly, not feeling any surprise at the words of the divine bird. After all, this was what she expected.

"What's next?"

Li Qingzhao asked.

"Next..."

Bai Zhi looked at Li Qingzhao with a hint of unbearability in his eyes, but he still said: "After getting married, although I spent a happy time in the first few years, in the days to come, I will only be lonely!"

"Huh? How is that possible?!"

Li Qingzhao obviously didn't believe what Bai Zhi said, "Why am I only lonely for the rest of my life? What happened?"

Li Qingzhao's face showed a solemn look, and he stared at the divine bird beside him with bright eyes. "..."

Bai Zhi didn't know whether he should tell Li Qingzhao, but Li Qingzhao obviously wouldn't let it go. The long-term pain was worse than the short-term pain, so Bai Zhi continued:
"In the future without me, you will marry the man who just came in and become husband and wife."

"Are you talking about Mr. Zhao, Zhao Mingcheng?"

Li Qingzhao had some disbelief on his face. After a moment, the doubtful look on his face disappeared, and he obviously thought it was very possible.

"Yes."

Bai Zhi nodded, "The happy years in the past few years were the years when you married that man. The man has the same hobbies as you and can be a close friend."

"You and your wife played the piano and played the harp in harmony, and spent several years of happiness together. However, the happiness was also very short-lived. In addition, you and your wife have not had any children for several years after you were married, so the man spent his time working as an official. I have two concubines."

Li Qingzhao frowned slightly when he heard this, but he did not refute. After all, what the divine bird said was very clear, because in the future I would have no children for many years after marrying that person, so that man would take concubines.

"But the man did not consult with your wife when he took the concubine, and the man did not give birth to an heir between the two concubines for many years after that..."

"...the Liao Kingdom invaded the south...the Song Dynasty was defeated...the two emperors hunted in the north...Zhao Mingcheng was temporarily appointed as the prefect of Jiangning. However, when the enemy troops approached the city, he abandoned the city and fled..."

"..."

"...Zhao Mingcheng dies, and you are alone..."

"..."

Bai Zhi told the fate of Li Qingzhao in history. Li Qingzhao on the side listened silently. How could she, who was so intelligent and talented, not believe what the divine bird said? Therefore, at this time, she should not I dare to believe that my fate will be so bad.

Seeing the silent Li Qingzhao, Bai Zhi didn't say anything, nor did he try to persuade or comfort him. She had to figure it out for herself.

After a long time, Li Qingzhao slowly came back to his senses. Then he looked at Bai Zhi and said, "Thankfully, I have a divine bird in this life..."

Hearing Li Qingzhao's words, Bai Zhi also laughed, but also said: "Different lives have different feelings. You cannot look at other people's lives from the perspective of a bystander, let alone compare. Only the person concerned can feel good about it." It’s really good.”

"Of course, you are the party involved at this time, so just feel lucky if you feel lucky!"

As for the future of meeting the divine bird, Li Qingzhao did not ask any more questions.

……

It's spring again, the grass is growing, orioles are flying, the spring breeze is blowing willows, and flowers are blooming. The prosperous Bianjing City has also become a sea of ​​flowers. All kinds of exotic flowers are blooming in the streets and alleys. Some smart businessmen also picked a lot of wild flowers from outside the city and decorated it a little. Beautiful flower basket.

This attracted many women in the city to rush to buy it, and some men also put a flower in their hair to show off their beauty.

Li Qingzhao boarded the carriage, and two maids followed the carriage. Among them, Mo Mei was holding a sword, and Qingzhu was carrying the items he would use when going out, and then they also boarded the carriage.

Li Qingzhao's father Li Gefei and mother Wang warned in front of the door, "Be extremely careful after leaving the city. Although you have practiced swordsmanship, don't be brave when facing bad people. Otherwise, let your brother follow you." Go ahead!”

Today, Li Qingzhao suddenly wanted to go out of town for a spring break. Naturally, Li Gefei and Wang had no objection, so this scene happened.

Hearing his father and mother's words, Li Qingzhao shook his head slightly, "Father and mother, please don't worry, I naturally know this. As for my younger brother, he is studying in Junzi Tower and his studies are heavy, so we should not let him leave the city."

Li Qingzhao shook his head slightly, rejected his parents' kindness, and insisted on leaving the city by himself.

After all, if he goes out of the city, he can communicate with the divine bird more conveniently, otherwise he would have to avoid his younger brother.

As for his two maids, although they don't know about the existence of the divine bird, to a certain extent, it is better to prevent them from knowing.

In fact, this was Li Qingzhao's first time out of the city after arriving in Bianjing City. He had also played in the city before. After all, the huge Bianjing City was bustling and lively, and it was enough for a person to wander around for a long time.

The bustling Bianjing City is like this, and there must be different scenery outside the city.

After bidding farewell to their parents, the two maids took turns driving the carriage outside. The carriage slowly left the city gate and walked into the distance.

The outer city of Dongdu has a radius of more than forty miles. Chenghao is called Hulong River and is more than ten feet wide. Willows are planted inside and outside Hao, the walls are white and the doors are red, and people are forbidden to come and go.

When Li Qingzhao sat in the carriage and left the city, he saw tall willows planted on both sides of the road. The green branches were fluttering like long hair in the breeze.

Standing on both sides of the road, casting large shadows on the road. It can be imagined that in summer, the sun is scorching, but there are still large shadows above the official road, providing shade for tourists and merchants coming and going in summer.

Li Qingzhao looked outside through the curtains. The warm spring breeze blew on her face, blowing the long hair on her temples and blurring her eyes.

It is spring at this time, and many people in the city have chosen to go out for a spring outing today. Under the bright sunshine, you can see groups of three or three walking hand in hand on the grass in the distance.

However, farmland outside Bianjing City occupies the majority, and no crops are planted in the farmland. Instead, many peonies are planted, but they are not in full bloom at this time.

In early spring, peonies have just sprouted.

The carriage Li Qingzhao was sitting in continued to move forward, and after walking for nearly two or three miles, the traces of forest smoke gradually became scarce, and the trees were covered with green grass and flowers in full bloom.

"I can't go there!"

When Li Qingzhao saw the scene ahead, he immediately asked Qingzhu, who was driving the car, to drive towards the woods ahead.

The carriage stopped next to the woods, and then the two maids hurriedly unloaded the things from the carriage, laid a blanket on the fresh green grass, and then placed some candied fruits and other snacks on the blanket.

"You two stay busy here while I go take a look ahead!"

After Li Qingzhao got off the carriage, he saw that the scenery ahead was quite good, and then he said this to the two maids beside him.

"Girl, please be careful and bring your sword with you!"

Xuemei handed over the sword. Li Qingzhao took the sword and walked forward.

(End of this chapter)