Return of the Swallow

As soon as these words came out, Uncle Arhan's eyes lit up, he nodded repeatedly, and excitedly repeated Qin Yining's words to Brother Chaganbala behind him, causing other Minuo tribe members to also nod.

Liao Zhibing smiled and said: "It's a bit difficult to raise this Gu, but it's not impossible. In this way, you can find a smart one, and I'll teach him for a while, and then I'll leave after he masters it."

Uncle Arhan nodded repeatedly and expressed his gratitude to Liao Zhibing.

When Qin Yining saw the expressions on Uncle Arhan and others' faces, she knew that they agreed to stay and no longer urged them to follow them to Dazhou, and she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

If all the tribesmen followed them to Dazhou, how could she and Pang Xiao ensure the safety of the tribesmen now that they were unable to protect themselves? Moreover, if the affairs of the Great Zhou Kingdom really involve the Tatar tribe, the situation will be more complicated. She neither wants to make it more difficult for Pang Xiao, nor does she want the tribe to follow them to take risks. The tribe stays here and does not have to Being oppressed and exploited by Si Qin, being able to live freely and build a new transition is the best choice for them.

She then stood up, pulled Pang Xiao, and called Lu Heng. The three of them quietly walked away together, leaving this place to the tribesmen who were in full swing of communication.

Qin Yining took a deep breath and sighed: "Such a comfortable atmosphere will no longer exist when we return to Dazhou."

Pang Xiao couldn't help but sigh, and patted her shoulder with his big hand. There was an irresistible tenderness and guilt in his eyes. If he hadn't married him, Qin Yining would have lived a more prosperous and stable life, and he wouldn't have lived a complete life. Now like this, I can't return home, I'm wandering around outside, and I'm suffering a lot.

Even if he didn't speak, Qin Yining could understand Pang Xiao's thoughts, so she raised her bare hand and patted his big hand gently.

Her white hands and long sleeves formed a sharp contrast with Pang Xiao's sharp-jointed hands, one soft and one strong.

Lu Heng retracted his gaze from Qin Yining's shoulder, pursed his lips and looked into the distance. A gust of wind blew in his face, ruffling the hair on Lu Heng's temples, making his already pale face look even paler.

Pang Xiao said, "Have you already known everything that happened at Brother Lu's house?"

Lu Heng nodded and said solemnly: "I heard it from Guard Cao last time. But the recent situation is unknown."

"Old Lu Ge is seriously ill, and the situation is not optimistic. The person in charge of the Lu family is now the second master. But brother Lu, don't worry too much. I think old Ge Lu has a tough character and will not give up easily. Brother Lu can rest assured, and Don’t be too hard on yourself, you still have to take care of yourself.”

Pang Xiao could see that Lu Heng's physical condition was the same as Qin Yining's, and they were suffering from the same fatigue. It could be seen that they were not living a good life during this time.

Although Lu Heng was worried about his family, he had grown up in such a big family and had already adapted to the complexity of these things. In fact, what made him suffer even more was his unrequited feelings for Qin Yining.

However, when he saw Pang Xiao's misunderstanding, he naturally would not deliberately explain the matter. Although he could not get Qin Yining's love, he had gained her friendship. He also believed that he did not have no place at all in Qin Yining's heart. This This is already the best situation.

What Lu Heng wants is to be able to stand by her side for a long time. Naturally, he cannot let Pang Xiao misunderstand his existence, let alone affect the relationship between the couple.

However, Lu Heng's heart was still burning when he thought of his grandfather who loved him very much and had high hopes for him, and he lowered his head in guilt.

"It's all my fault."

If I hadn't taken a serious breath and obtained the treasure map, none of the subsequent things would have happened. His grandfather had trained him as the new head of the family for so many years, but now because of his mistakes, all the plans had been overturned, and all the arrangements for many years had come to naught, and his grandfather was dying. Lu Heng felt really sad. The stabbing still hurts.

Seeing him so lonely, both Pang Xiao and Qin Yining could understand. Qin Yining didn't know how to comfort Lu Heng for a while. Instead, Pang Xiao opened his mouth.

"The matter has reached this point, and blaming yourself is of no use. Finding a way to solve the problem is what matters.

I think Brother Lu has been running the Lu family for many years and has been trained as the new generation head of the Lu family. Your connections and skills should be more than just this. "

After hearing this, Lu Heng looked up at Pang Xiao and saw that he was still high-spirited and full of hope for the future despite this difficult situation. He immediately felt that he was a little too unmanly to do that just now.

He took a deep breath and said: "You are right. When it comes to the arrangement and control of the Lu family, I am indeed confident. But there are some things that the prince does not know. The Lu family is a big family that has been passed down for hundreds of years, and there are some rules. of."

Pang Xiao nodded and said: "The Lu Clan family has been passed down for hundreds of years. It has been passed down as early as the founding of the Northern Hebei Kingdom. Naturally, it has its own rules."

Lu Heng smiled and nodded, "If a family can be passed down for hundreds of years and remain standing, it must have a set of laws that adapt to the times. I am not afraid to tell the prince that the reason why the Lu family has been able to survive all the kings of the Northern Hebei Dynasty, and after the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty It can also be reused deeply because our family has always adhered to a concept, which is to be an eternal 'royalist'."

As soon as Pang Xiao heard the term "royalist", he understood. The so-called "royalist" of the Lu family did not mean supporting whoever became emperor, but supporting whoever had the chance to eventually become emperor.

Pang Xiao smiled and said: "To put it bluntly, the Lu family is more likely to choose sides."

Lu Heng nodded approvingly and said with a smile: "Your Majesty is a man who understands, and he must understand the profound meaning. Over the years, there have indeed been palace changes, but the Lu family has always chosen the right side and has always been favored by the royal family. Because of our trust, the family can survive and grow stronger in this land like an old tree taking root."

Qin Yining listened to the words of the two and couldn't help but said: "So what you are saying is that your current situation is not that you are incapable of competing with your second uncle, but because of the rules passed down by your family, since you have been banned from the Holy Hi, you have become an abandoned child. To be an abandoned child, you must have the consciousness to be an abandoned child. It is like a gecko with its tail cut off. You are the tail that has been cut off. Now you can only remain silent and cannot stop other Lu family members from continuing. Take sides?"

"That's exactly what I mean." Lu Heng sighed, "In the face of the interests of the entire Lu family, my personal gains and losses are no longer important."

Hearing this, Pang Xiao and Qin Yining both nodded in understanding.

Lu Heng's idea is correct, and it is precisely because there are many people with Lu Heng's ideas in every generation of the Lu family that the Lu family can be passed down to this day.

"In this case, it is actually a better choice for you to stay here. When you return to the Great Zhou Dynasty, you will face a bloody storm. I'm afraid you will have to face not only the pressure from various parties in the court, but also the pressure from you The pressure within the Lu family and the pressure from the Holy One. Since your family already has such a rule, and you have recognized this rule, wouldn't it be better to stay in a free life in the future?"

"I understand what the prince means, but there are some responsibilities that cannot be easily avoided. If I stay, I may have to be condemned by my conscience for the rest of my life."

Lu Heng's words resonated with both Pang Xiao and Qin Yining.

They were in the same situation as Lu Heng. Even if they know that if they stay here, they can live a life where they can only envy mandarin ducks but not immortals, and no longer have to worry about all the troubles and intrigues, they still have to return to Dazhou and face the storm that is about to happen. Because they cannot leave all the mess to their elders to deal with.

Pang Xiao then said: "Then what are your plans after you go back?"

Lu Heng pursed his lips and said after a while: "Maybe the downfall of any big family will be caused by people like me who don't care about the overall situation."

Qin Yining and Pang Xiao looked at each other and heard what Lu Heng meant from his words.

He had no intention of giving up his position as head of the family to his second uncle.

Qin Yining saw Lu Heng's face full of tangle and guilt, so he smiled and explained: "Who can say for sure what will happen in the future? If the situation in the family is one-sided, who can guarantee that your second uncle's decision will be correct? There are two checks and balances. This is the best strategy, so no matter which side makes the right decision, the Lu family will always have a lineage that will continue, which is safer than putting all your money on the line. "

Lu Heng was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up, and he said softly: "What you said makes sense. I'm obsessed with this, and I'm so crazy about this kind of thing."

The depression that had accumulated in his heart was relieved by Qin Yining's words.

Lu Heng has always been confident in his decision-making ability, but his long-term wandering has completely eroded his confidence.

But when he thought about the situation in the capital and his grandfather who felt sorry for him in every way, he cheered up.

Sometimes, the reality does not allow him to retreat at all, and he must be strong.

Although Lu Heng's face was still a little pale, his smile was particularly firm. It was as if the big stone that had been weighing on his heart had been removed, and he was finally able to let go and take a breath.

Qin Yining thought for a moment and then said: "Now that I have made a decision, when I leave the desert and reach a safe area, I will ask Aunt Cao to escort you into the country secretly. If you come with us and someone finds out, they will be suspicious of you behind your back. .”

Lu Heng was originally reluctant to separate from Qin Yining. But Qin Yining has been reunited with Pang Xiao, and it doesn't make sense for him to stay with him all the time. Besides, he is not a person who can't afford to let go. There are more important things waiting for him to do at this time. If he develops well, he can also help Pang Xiao and Qin Yining.

Thinking of this, Lu Heng no longer hesitated, nodded and said: "It is indeed better to go separately from you. Then I'll help you."

Qin Yining smiled and said: "You and I are friends of life and death, and if you want to say thank you, wouldn't it be a heretic?"

Qin Yining has an open mind, so his smile and tone are very open at this time. It made Lu Heng hard to think too much, as if thinking about her with those charming thoughts again would be a blasphemy to this friendship.

So Lu Heng just nodded and said with a smile: "That's what you said."