Lu Hong refused to become an official back then, and only wanted to teach his disciples in the mountains. In a blink of an eye, it had been thirty years. In these thirty years, the disciples who had been trained left the mountain, some went to the government, some returned to their hometown to continue studying hard, or they also chose the path of education, and some chose to stay here to assist Lu Hong in teaching more students.

For example, Du Shiyi was the most important disciple of Caotang. He had already used the seal of the general and was appointed as the prime minister. For example, Pei Ning had already served as the governor for three times. For example, Lu Wangzhi opened a private school in Daizhou and was also famous in Hedong. As for Song Shen and Hou Xiao, etc., he left the best years of his life in Songshan.

Now that the brothers and brothers meet again, Lu Wangzhi is so careless, and many students are stunned. Song Shen and Hou Xiao all know the elder brother's temper, but they shake their heads helplessly. Only Pei Ning looks around coldly. Suddenly, the crowd that was still noisy just now suddenly quieted down. As a person tiptoed away quietly, the second and third ones followed. However, not long after, the onlookers dispersed, and the originally scattered area suddenly became empty.

Facing this scene, Du Youlin was dumbfounded, but Du Shiyi was used to it, and said with a smile: "It's been so many years, but I didn't expect that the third senior brother will still have the power."

The young man with a cold face back then is about to reach the age of fifty to know his destiny. Although Pei Ning only served as an official in Mingjing, Wu Pei from the south has been in the court for many years, and is not inferior to other branches and houses of the Pei family. His brother Pei Kuan also has a prosperous official career, so he was the most stable career besides Du Shiyi and Cui Jianxuan. However, whether it is a coincidence or a man, the disciples who walked out of the Lu family's cottage are all foreign officials, and no one is left in the court now.

At this moment, Pei Ning just said lightly: "Without rules, there will be no order."

The temperament of the brothers is the same as before, and Du Shiyi only felt that he had returned to the past. He greeted everyone for a moment as before, and then asked about his mentor Lu Hong's situation. In an instant, the atmosphere of talking and laughing just now disappeared, and replaced by silent faces. Facing this scene, Du Shiyi's heart sank instinctively. But thinking that Lu Hong is already past seventy years old, even if it is really difficult to resolve, it is not surprising that he still feels a kind of depression that cannot be breathed. Even though he has seen too many birth, old age, sickness and death over the years.

"Since you happen to be back, let's take a look."

Lu Wangzhi broke the silence softly, then turned around and led the way. As Du Shiyi hesitated for a moment, he quickly followed, and everyone followed silently. Du Youlin was stunned for a while, and finally woke up like a dream and started to chase the people in front of him.

The cottage has been expanded and repaired for more than four or five times. The main house where Lu Hong lives is called Ningjitang. Apart from the thatched roof, the whole body is no longer built of thatched wood, but blue bricks. As soon as I entered the house, Du Shiyi felt a warm feeling in the room, but couldn't smell any fireworks. Obviously, it was not a charcoal basin. Sure enough, Lu Wangzhi seemed to know his question and explained bluntly: "Master Lu came to the evening and was afraid of the cold, but he was unwilling to live in the city. So, I discussed with my junior brothers and transformed the Ningjitang and burned the earth dragon."

There have always been only the emperor and the high-ranking families who have made a lot of money in heating the house. In Songshan, a mere cottage was so complicated. The twists and turns are unimaginable and the expenses are beyond doubt. Seeing that Du Shiyi was obviously surprised, Pei Ning said softly: "Mr. Lu refused at first, but after everyone persuaded him one after another, he had to accept it. Thanks to this earth dragon, for more than ten years, Master Lu rarely got infected with wind and cold in winter and looked very good, otherwise he would not have lived so long."

Du Shiyi nodded slightly. When he arrived at the long couch on the east side of the house, he saw an old man hanging down and lying there slightly with his eyes closed. He couldn't help but kneel on the couch and gently held the thin hands. Thinking of the earnest teachings he had received over the years and the fulfilling years he spent in the cottage, his eyes were slightly warm and he called softly: "Master Lu, I'm back to see you."

Du Youlin stood at the end of his head in a daze, and heard Hou Xiao whisper in front of him: "The Taichong Zhenren of Songyang Temple in Songshan has been here several times, but Master Lu has very little time to wake up. If this continues, it may not be delayed for a few days."

Pei Ning was already a fifth-rank or above official, and he didn't have to wait for the winter festival after his term, but the emperor had to personally choose the collection and notes. Therefore, after the handover at the end of last year, he simply returned here to serve the commander. At this moment, Lu Hong on the couch was motionless, and Du Shiyi was silent. He finally went forward and reached out and pressed his hand on Du Shiyi's shoulder.

"Master Lu is already a long life, you don't have to be so sad. He seeks benevolence and has no regrets. When Taoist Taichong comes in his young age, he will definitely let you meet."

As he had been admitted to the capital for his treatment, Li Longji, Sun Taichong became more and more famous in Songyang. If Lu Hong had not resigned from office in his early years, he would have been funded by the government to build a cottage. Among his disciples, there were also a noble person like Du Shiyi. He was already very old and could not be on call. When he was old, he sat on his shoulder and came to the cottage, he saw that Du Shiyi was waiting at the door in this cold weather. He had to beat the sedan pole and support the servants next to him to get off the ground.

"Master Du..."

"I have been disobeying for many years, but Mr. Sun's style remains the same. When I was young, I had received Mr. Sun's skillful treatment. I just hope that this time I can also rejuvenate my life."

Sun Taichong smiled bitterly, glanced at the others around him, and finally decided to tell the truth: "Mr. Lu is too old after all, and has been able to be healthy for so many years. It is because the years of living in the mountains are conducive to health preservation, and there are many students here, so he feels comfortable. But people have fate, but it is difficult to force it if they are full. What I can do now is really limited, and I am ashamed of Marshal Du and everyone's expectations."

Although everyone was mentally prepared, most of them still showed a gloomy look when Sun Taichong said this. Only Lu Wangzhi looked forward as usual and bowed and said, "We dare not ask for it. We are already grateful for the truth from Mr. Sun. But Junior Brother Du finally had the opportunity to visit his mentor for many years. I just hope you can help Master Lu wake up for a while."

Even for the last moment

Sun Taichong heard the implicit sound and nodded immediately to agree. When everyone surrounded him and went in, Pei Ning saw Du Shiyi standing silently under the eaves, he stayed.

"You have seen separation from life and death for so many years. Why do you have to be like those young men who have just begun to emerge?" Pei Ning said this, but there was also a bit of confusion on his face.

"How many times have the third senior brother visited Master Lu in recent years? How many times have I been here? I still thought that I could finally take this trip. Judging from the young lady's tone, it seemed as if there were any surprises. How could I expect it might be a perfect answer?"

After hearing Du Shiyi's last words, Pei Ning suddenly realized. After pondering for a while, he whispered: "Young Mother is not a god, and she could not have guessed that Master Lu's body was getting worse at the end of last year, and now it has reached this point. She asked you to bring Youlin with him, probably for his lifelong event. Guangyuan has married a daughter of the Jiang family in Tianshui. This marriage is not jealous, but Youlin's matter has not been resolved for a long time, and she has also written a letter to discuss it with me."

Wang Rong and Du Shiyi had been struggling for many years to get married as they wished. Pei Ning knew the links of this. Seeing Du Shiyi looking up in shock, she stared at him in anger. He said lightly: "Don't stare at me. Although I couldn't convince my brother to marry her, she was also a person with no blessings. She left earlier than me. In the end, the eldest sister-in-law made the decision and adopted a nephew for me. Even if I wanted the son-in-law Youlin, I would not have a daughter to marry him."

Du Shiyi couldn't help but feel embarrassed, but still asked unwillingly: "Is that the eldest brother?"

"The eldest brother, Yiyun Yehe, is still alone."

Du Shiyi and Lu Wangzhi and Pei Ning often had letters, but Lu Wangzhi and Pei Ning's private lives were different from ordinary people. He was so cautious that he never asked about their private affairs. Only then did he realize that the two had no daughter of their age. Now, he suddenly became a little confused: "Are they the sons and nephews of Mr. Lu's hometown?"

"It's not that Master Lu's woman who grew up and knows her character, how could she easily betrothed to your Youlin?" Pei Ning was too lazy to let Du Shiyi continue to guess. He pointed to the house and said, "It's the daughter of the second senior brother who was old. The second senior brother came from a poor family and was unwilling to become an official, so he brought his wife and children to Songshan, saying it was a reunion. In fact, he wanted multiple reliable women to take care of Master Lu. Later, his sister-in-law gave birth to Jinxi. That was also what Master Lu saw since childhood. Your Youlin had met several times when he was here, and seemed to be quite close to him. He mentioned it to her mother when he went back. You mother should have this meaning, but you still have to decide for yourself."

After hearing this, Du Shiyi finally understood. With his current status and power, there was no need to add icing on the cake through marriage, so he naturally had no objection to such a marriage. The scholars and common people did not marry, and there might be such rules in the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, but they were much more relaxed in the Tang Dynasty. What's more, he thought that he had nothing except the Du family's county of Jingzhao. If it weren't for the precipitation and influence of the Lu family's thatched cottage in the past few years, he would not have the achievements and achievements he has today.

"As long as the second senior brother is willing and the two children are right, I, the father, will be happy to see it."

Pei Ning immediately smiled. At this moment, Du Youlin rushed out of the inner room in a hurry, but he didn't know that his father was talking to someone about his lifelong affairs. He pulled Du Shiyi's sleeve and said, "Grandmaster, go quickly, the master has woken up. Mr. Sun, please hurry up."
Chapter completed!