C23 Zhao Ling’er

Yang Ming had sent Chen Tai and the others to the northern border for his own purpose. Although these people harboured malicious intentions, they were all people that should be killed.

Other than letting them find the jade, there was another reason why Yang Ming wanted them to go to the northern border. He wanted them to train their willpower so that they could change and live anew there.

Yang Ming looked at Lu Yishan and Li Huan, the two of them were two different people, plus Li Huan had some connections with the rattan garden, he might as well let the two stay by Zhao Zhouwu's side and let Zhao Zhouwu properly train them, so that they would become good stuff in the future.

Yang Ming said to the two of them: "How about the two of you come with me to rattan garden?"

Lu Yishan and Li Huan were saved by Yang Ming and were treated as an imperial edict by Yang Ming's words. They knew that this hero possessed outstanding abilities and was kindhearted.

Yang Ming and the two returned to rattan garden.

After the disturbance in the rattan garden a while ago, it returned to its previous tranquility.

It was already autumn and the weather was chilly. Every day, Zhao Ling’er would play the zither alone in the rattan garden. There was an open area in the rattan garden filled with green grass.

There were some small trees around him, and beside some small trees, there were some flowing water. A few leaves would fall from time to time, and the sound of Zhao Ling’er's zither would have a hint of sadness.

Zhao Ling’er was sad alone at the side, playing a song called "Phoenix Cry Phoenix", the sound of the zither revealed endless longing, the tune was high and low, rising and falling, causing one to unconsciously feel a bit sad listening to it!

Yang Ming silently listened to the sound of the zither behind Zhao Ling’er. The wind blew up the hair on Yang Ming's face and brushed it against Yang Ming's face.

This Zhao Ling’er's zither music had deeply attracted Yang Ming, and it had also strummed the most fragile string in Yang Ming's heart. Yang Ming recalled the appearance of his senior sister, who was dancing gracefully in the wind.

One moment she was smiling at him, and the next moment she was gently reminding him.

Senior Sister's rosy white face, curved eyebrows, small and exquisite mouth, and the unique fragrance from her body, all of these things were way too familiar to Yang Ming.

Song Qing was the love of Yang Ming's life, and whenever he thought of his Senior Sister, Yang Ming's heart would always be soft.

Unknowingly, a bit of tears had appeared at the corner of Yang Ming's eyes. Yang Ming was also unclear as to why he was hearing the sound of Zhao Ling’er's zither, and why he was crying unconsciously.

In the eyes of outsiders, Yang Ming was an indomitable hero, capable of anything.

However, Yang Ming was very clear in his heart that he would be the same as an ordinary person. What he wanted to do the most was only that small amount of happiness, and so long as he could be together with the person he loved, nothing else mattered anymore.

Yang Ming quietly listened to Zhao Ling’er's zither, letting the tears on his face flow. In the wind, a peerless beauty was playing a wonderful song, while a great hero was crying. This scene, normal people would feel that it was inconceivable.

"Young Master, why did you come here alone?" Zhao Zhouwu's voice came from not too far away.

Yang Ming and Zhao Ling’er could not help but be shocked, the two of them looked at each other, and Zhao Ling’er's bashful expression became even more severe.

Yang Ming laughed: "I am extremely grateful that senior accepted Lu Yishan and Li Huan just now. I have nothing to do and have to walk around.

After Yang Ming finished speaking, he bowed towards Zhao Zhouwu.

Zhao Zhouwu laughed: "Young master is pure, with such a unique skill, you are not arrogant at all. Such people are rare in the martial arts world, in the future, you will definitely become a true leader in the martial arts world."

Yang Ming laughed: "Senior, your words are too serious, I am only listening to my master's teachings, minimizing the grievances in the martial arts world, I have no other ambitions! • ".

Zhao Zhouwu laughed: Young Noble is truly an extraordinary person, and his background is very profound, and seeing as I am a person with good intentions, he should not be a person who would hide things from others. Young Noble may be able to hide it from others, but it is not easy to hide it from me!

After Zhao Zhouwu finished speaking, his face revealed a slight smile, and there was a hint of praise hidden in his smile, and also a sense of gratification!

Yang Ming felt a sense of familiarity from Zhao Zhouwu's smile. Previously, Zhao Zhouwu had mentioned his name before, and what he said today were even more so the words he said. He definitely knew his identity, but how he knew it was difficult to guess.

Yang Ming also laughed: "Senior is an expert from the outside, I can see that your martial arts are not weaker than the few of you, although I have never seen you do it, but from your expression, there is a kind of confidence."

Zhao Zhouwu and Yang Ming looked at each other, there was no hostility in their eyes, there was only a kind of hero understanding!

Once the wind blew in rattan garden, he would hear the sounds of the branches colliding in the air. Occasionally, there would be the cries of startled birds, and occasionally, they would pierce through the sky, which was extremely ear-piercing.

When Zhao Ling’er saw his father and Yang Ming talking about things that he did not understand, but seeing that the two had no ill intentions, he knew that it was better for him to not know too much about the matters in the martial arts world.

In the past few days, Zhao Ling’er had missed Yang Ming even more. His heart was filled with his shadow, and no matter what he did, he would always be absent-minded, as circumstances would often happen when his mind was distracted.

Seeing Yang Ming's appearance today, his heart surged.

Zhao Ling’er replied: "I don't really understand what father and young master are talking about, it's just that I have something that I want to ask young master about."

Yang Ming said: "Young miss, there is no harm in talking!"

Zhao Ling’er said: "Young Noble is pure and honest, has always been tolerant in all matters, and must be famous, but I have never heard of Young Noble's true identity, this little girl felt uneasy, and if I could find out Young Noble's end, it would also be good for Young Noble to pray every day, and I hope that Young Noble will be safe!"

After she finished speaking, she gave Yang Ming a deep blessings.

Yang Ming looked at Zhao Ling’er. He was dressed in white, and his sleeves were fluttering.

"Miss is too serious, this one is just a nameless junior of the Jianghu, I do not dare to mention my name, if this miss has to pray for me every day, I would be even more uneasy, I thank Miss for your good intentions!" Yang Ming said.

Zhao Zhouwu laughed: "Young Master Yang, there is no need to be so formal, I am grateful for saving your life many times, if I do not let her know my benefactor's name, she will not be at peace for the rest of her life."

Zhao Ling’er was startled, "How does father know that this young master's surname is Yang?"

Zhao Zhouwu laughed: "There is only one person who has such skills in the martial arts world, and who acts in such a way, and that is Qing Cheng Six Heroes, Yang Ming!"

Zhao Ling’er said: "So it's big brother Yang Ming, little sister is very polite!"

Zhao Zhouwu laughed: "Master Yang does not want to reveal his identity, and this old man will not tell anyone else, this matter, only I and my little girl know, rest assured Master Yang!"

Yang Ming saw that Zhao Zhouwu was not an ordinary person, so he did not think too much into it. Since the other party had guessed his identity, he would not explain himself.

Yang Ming laughed: Senior, since you have said that, I do not wish to explain anymore, I only humbly request senior to teach Lu Yishan and Li Huan, the two of them are truly capable of making things, in the future, they will definitely become useful people in the martial arts world!

Zhao Zhouwu laughed: "That Li Huan is my nephew, it is only right for me to take care of him, and with Lu Yishan being as close to him as a brother, it is also reasonable for my rattan garden to take the two in."

Yang Ming said: "Senior, if you put me at ease, then Chen Tai and the others, who allowed me to live in the northern border, will definitely be able to turn back into a good person after a few years, and will no longer hold any grudges!"

Zhao Zhouwu said: "Young master's way of doing things is indeed unexpected, your magnanimity makes this old man feel that I am inferior!"

The two talked for awhile, before Zhao Zhouwu returned Yang Ming to the back hall to rest.

After Yang Ming went to explain some things to Lu Yishan and Li Huan, he prepared to leave rattan garden to meet up with his fellow disciples.

Just as Yang Ming was about to leave, a servant suddenly came to invite him, saying that the young miss had something to discuss with him.

When Yang Ming came to the great hall, he saw Zhao Ling’er sitting alone in the middle of the hall with no one around.

Yang Ming bowed to Zhao Ling’er, "Miss, what do you wish to discuss with me?"

In the past few days, my daughter's heart has been filled with Young Noble's shadow. Young Noble is not an ordinary person, I would definitely not take these children's private feelings to heart, but to me, as long as I can see Young Noble everyday, I will be satisfied with everything. "

"Young master is leaving, I wonder when I will be able to see young master again. I feel very sad, I wonder when young master will be back, I will definitely wait for you in rattan garden!"

After saying that, her pair of beautiful eyes became even more entranced as she looked at Yang Ming, her gaze filled with boundless gentleness.

Zhao Ling’er was dressed in blue today, with a bit of makeup on her face. She looked a little pale, but it couldn't hide her beauty.

Her beautiful face revealed a slight blush in the midst of white skin, her demeanor was a little formal, a little bashful, and after she finished speaking just now, she even lowered her head, no longer daring to look straight at Yang Ming.

The hall was rather wide, but Yang Ming felt that the hall was too small, and there were only Miss Zhao Ling’er's aura and shadows everywhere. After Yang Ming heard Zhao Ling’er's confession, he was naturally moved!

This Zhao Ling’er had been favored since she was young, her family was well-off, and she was beautiful and generous, possessing the temperament of a woman. Countless men in the world would dream of marrying such a beautiful wife, and now that she had confessed to him, how could he answer?

Yang Ming looked at Zhao Ling’er, and an unnatural feeling of tender affection arose in his heart.

"Miss Ling'er, I have been wandering in the martial arts world and have to face the grudges and killings there every day. I have no intention of taking care of my family, so for many years I have never dared to have such delusions."

"Miss is so noble and generous. As a common person in the martial arts world, how could I be worthy of Miss's kind intentions? I will naturally treat you with great respect. I do not dare to have any wicked thoughts or disrespectful thoughts!"

After he finished speaking, he paid his respects to Zhao Ling’er.

Zhao Ling’er forced himself to raise his head, his eyes filled with disappointment and a hint of sadness. Tears leaked out from the corner of his eyes as his voice became choked with sobs.

Since Ling'er was young, she has never spoken to anyone about what she had just said. Ling'er's feelings for big brother Yang are Ling'er's own matters, and big brother Yang is a true man in his heart. How could I miss big brother Yang's desire to work for the martial arts world?

"Big brother Yang is leaving, of course I'm worried, I only hope that in the future big brother Yang will be safe and sound, and occasionally I'll think of Ling'er, and Ling'er will be satisfied. Big brother Yang, don't worry about little sister, I will live a good life, and I just hope that big brother Yang can give Ling'er a small seat to be satisfied!"

After he finished speaking, Zhao Ling’er's tears flowed down his face uncontrollably.

Seeing such a beautiful girl crying in front of him, Yang Ming's heart was also filled with tender love. In terms of looks, this Zhao Ling’er was not one bit inferior to Song Jing.

It was not that Yang Ming was not the least bit unmoved, but when he thought of his senior sister, a trace of warmth would appear in his heart. On the other hand, when he saw Zhao Ling’er, all he felt in his heart was tenderness and love, as if something was missing.

"Ling'er, please don't do this, okay?" Yang Ming was a little speechless.

Yang Ming had met many women in the martial arts world, but he was the only one who met such an elegant and refined woman. If someone like this, who was sitting right in front of him, with tears in her eyes, were to say that her heart was not moved, it would be a lie.

Yang Ming couldn't help but walk towards Zhao Ling’er and gently pull him into his embrace, "Ling'er, don't cry anymore, okay? Your father actually knew my identity since a long time ago, and I am indeed Qingcheng's sixth disciple, Yang Ming.

"I still have many responsibilities on me right now. I will definitely help master fulfill some of his wishes. There will be many dangers in the future. I can't predict what will happen in the future, but my heart has already let go of life and death."

I, Yang Ming, am not a heartless person, but I already have someone I like, in the future, I will help you as if you are the closest person to me, to protect and cherish you. In the future, if there is anything that you want to do, ask someone to come find me in Qingcheng, I will definitely rush over!

After saying that, Yang Ming took out a beautiful jade ring from his chest pocket, "This is a gift from a friend of mine in the northern border, today I'll give it to you as a gift. In the future, as long as you ask someone to come find me with this jade ring, I will definitely appear in time.

Zhao Ling’er took the jade ring from Yang Ming and smiled, "Big brother Yang regards all the world's important matters as his priority and is naturally worthy of respect. Big brother Yang is an elegant and unrestrained man, he should already have his beloved, I am ignorant!"

Zhao Ling’er's smile was a little strange, his face had a bit of sadness, but also a bit of gratification.

"I wonder which young lady is able to obtain Big Brother Yang's heart. Ling'er is truly envious. That young lady must have a connection with Big Brother Yang."

Yang Ming said: "Ling'er, let's go out for a walk, okay?"

Zhao Ling’er gently nodded his head, "To be able to have Big Brother Yang's company, I feel very happy in my heart!"

The two walked along the rattan garden path together. Along the way, the two were speechless.

In his heart, he deeply knew that this kind of hero was not an ordinary person. There were definitely a lot of things that he did not want to tell others in his heart.

Zhao Ling’er was also not someone who would easily give up. Even though she had a gentle personality, she treated her feelings extremely seriously and once someone was recognized in her heart, she would not easily give up.

"Big brother Yang, I just want to be with you, that's enough. I naturally won't care about the reputation. If Big brother Yang is with your sister, can you let me know about it?"

"I also want to meet big brother Yang's lover. I'm sure I can get along well with that big sister. I hope big brother Yang won't worry too much!"

Zhao Ling’er said softly, his tone filled with sincerity.

It could be seen that she already had deep feelings for him, and she couldn't help but think of Ling Qing.'s character was completely different from Song Qing and Zhao Ling’er's, but she had the same stubborn and serious feelings towards him.

Now that he had added another debt of love, what should he do so that he wouldn't harm them?

As long as he thought of his senior sister, he would still have that kind of warm feeling in his heart. To Ling Qing and Ling Qing, he would at most have a kind of care and concern, but that kind of heartfelt and intimate feeling was much less.

Yang Ming didn't speak anymore. He saw a pair of lovebirds in the pool, and said to Zhao Ling’er: "Ling'er, look. That pair of lovebirds is really carefree and free! It's really enviable. I also want to put down everything in the martial arts world one day and find a place to live in peace and happiness with my family like your father! "

Zhao Ling’er said softly, "If that day ever comes, I sincerely wish Big Brother Yang and your sister who is in your heart a happy day!"

An unnatural expression appeared on Zhao Ling’er's face.

In this world, the one thing that was difficult to accept was the word "love." Even a true hero like Yang Ming was unable to handle his own feelings.

On this day, the sunlight suddenly became brighter, and the surroundings became much warmer. In the rattan garden, he felt even more refreshed, and because of the weather, Yang Ming's heart felt much more relaxed.

"Ling'er, no one knows what will happen in the future. Let's not keep thinking about such boring things. Let's take advantage of the good weather today and have a good tour around, shall we?"

Zhao Ling’er laughed: "Alright, I also want to see Big Brother Yang's mischievous look!" A string of laughter finally came out from Zhao Ling’er's mouth.

Seeing that Zhao Ling’er had a smile on his face, Yang Ming also felt a lot more at ease.

"Come, I'll bring you to that mountain and play for a bit," Yang Ming pointed at a small mountain in the distance.

Zhao Ling’er happily said: "Alright, that place looks so beautiful!"

The two walked along the path, arriving at the foot of the mountain from time to time.

Usually, no one would come up the small mountain, so there was no path up the mountain. Yang Ming thought for a while, then took out his sword and removed the weeds around him, and then made a small path for Zhao Ling’er.

The two of them followed the path that Yang Ming took and slowly went up. Along the way, the fragrance of the flowers was extremely intoxicating, causing Zhao Ling’er to look at Yang Ming, his heart filled with joy.

Since he was young, Yang Ming liked to run to the mountains behind Qingcheng and play everywhere. He knew a lot about these flowers and plants, and explained their names and uses to Zhao Ling’er.

There was a type of small flower called 'egg flower'. This type of flower was normally nothing special, but it had an extremely strong vitality. Once the season of blooming arrived, traces of it would be found all over the mountain.

The fragrance of this little flower was a little special, it emitted a kind of light and clear fragrance, and was extremely easy to discern. Shen Ping remembered that in the past, he would always pick a bunch for Song Qing.

Yang Ming unwittingly plucked a handful of egg flowers and gave it to Zhao Ling’er.

The corner of Zhao Ling’er's eyes revealed a slight smile. Although this flower was average, it still had its own beauty.

"Big brother Yang, when you were young, did you often go to the mountain with your fellow apprentices to play?" Zhao Ling’er said.

Yang Ming laughed: "My three senior brothers are great in themselves, they always scolded me when I was young, and got scolded a lot by them. My junior brothers and sisters were still young at that time, and I followed behind my Fourth Senior Brother and Fifth Senior Sister."

After Yang Ming finished speaking, a smile unconsciously appeared on his face, as if he had returned to those happy days with Shen Ping and Song Qing when he was a teenager!

Seeing the smile on Yang Ming's face, Zhao Ling’er couldn't help but chuckle, "Big Brother Yang, your Fourth Senior Brother and your Fifth Senior Sister must have the best relationship, right?"

Yang Ming said softly, "Fourth Senior Brother cares about me the most, and Fifth Senior Sister dotes on me even more. The two of them have been taking care of me since I was young, and even now, they still can't help but nag at me!"

The smile on Yang Ming's face was serene, and his expression revealed happiness.

"Big brother Yang is so happy. Qingcheng must be really beautiful. If there's a chance, can you bring me there to play?" Zhao Ling’er said.

Yang Ming said: "Alright, I promise you, I will definitely bring you to Qingcheng to play. Qingcheng is so much bigger than this place, even if you play for a few months you won't get tired of it!"

Zhao Ling’er's face was filled with curiosity, "Big brother Yang, you are a great hero, you must do whatever you say!"

Yang Ming looked at the expression on Zhao Ling’er's face, it was really naive and cute, and a tender affection unconsciously born in his heart. This girl was truly beautiful, not only was her personality gentle, she was also very cute and obedient!

Yang Ming was not a loose person, although he had such a beauty in front of him, he did not have any impure thoughts. Although Zhao Ling’er had confessed to him just now, Yang Ming would never forget Song Qing and would never accept anyone else.

The two of them played around in the rattan garden for a long time, and when they saw that it was getting late, Yang Ming said to Zhao Ling’er: "Ling'er, let's go back.

Zhao Ling’er looked at Yang Ming, "Big brother Yang, please don't make Ling'er wait too long, okay?"

Yang Ming nodded his head: "Okay, within a year, I will definitely come back to pick you up, you must take care of yourself, if anyone dares to disrespect you, I will definitely not let them off lightly!"

After Yang Ming finished speaking, he took out a small knife with the words "Green City Yang Ming" engraved on it, "In the future, if you encounter any danger, take out this small knife and it will become dangerous. If those people dare to disrespect you again, I will definitely take their lives!"

"Since Big Brother Yang loves Ling'er so much, Ling'er is really grateful. With Big Brother Yang protecting me, I think no matter how brave the people of the world are, they won't dare to offend me again."

Yang Ming said softly, "Ling'er, Big Brother Yang is a wanderer, I cannot take good care of you. I only hope that you can find someone who truly cares for and loves you, so Big Brother Yang can be at ease!"

Zhao Ling’er no longer spoke, but was naturally somewhat saddened in his heart. This Yang Ming treated him extremely well, but this kind of love was not between a man and a woman, but it was a type of love, no different from the care and love his father and mother had for him.

The two of them did not speak anymore, and returned to rattan garden together.

After resting at rattan garden for a while, Yang Ming bid farewell to Zhao Zhouwu and his wife, Lu Yishan and Li Huan, and headed towards the Western Regions.

There was a legend that once a person's name was read out a hundred times every day, that person would appear before you a hundred days later. After Yang Ming left the rattan garden, Zhao Ling’er had been silently chanting his name in his heart everyday, and he hoped to reunite with Yang Ming one day earlier.