My enemies became my companions

Chapter 252: Will Not Destroy Her (Three-in-One Update)

When the old boatman saw the person coming, his eyes widened slightly. This was the first time in such a long time that he saw someone coming back after seeking revenge on Wan Xifeng.

You have to know that Wan Xifeng is no ordinary person, otherwise he would not be known as Li Kui of Jiangbei in the capital, and his martial arts are said to be as good as that of the famous Captain Chen.

The man boarded the boat silently and sat down casually. The old boatman watched him for a long time.

"Go ahead, old man."

"Oh... untie the rope now..." The old boatman reacted and immediately untied the rope and lit the light. In the dim night, the boat slowly crossed the river.

On ordinary days, there are no boats at night. But now it is almost the end of the year and business is booming. People also want to make more money and have a good new year, so small boats can be seen in twos and threes on the river, all with lights on the bow, carrying people across the river.

The old boatman looked at the officer who was alone, thought for a long time, hesitated and asked tentatively: "Officer, your two colleagues..."

"They are not in a hurry to go back, but I have something to do tomorrow, so I have to go back to Beijing tonight."

Hearing Chen Yi's flat voice, the old boatman, who had imagined how Wan Xifeng had defeated three people and killed two of them, was even more surprised, but he did not ask any more questions.

Chen Yi sat at the bow of the boat, looking at the turbulent river.

His gaze seemed to penetrate the river and fall on the capital city in the distance.

Min Ning is leaving Beijing...

Even if she didn't say it herself, Chen Yi could guess that she had a past life.

Min Ning is both a dragon and a phoenix, and her life is in Shushan, which means that Shushan is where her inheritance is left. She is almost destined to leave Beijing, and when the world is in chaos, she will control thirty-six swords in one breath to kill a dragon and emerge out of nowhere as the Master of Spring and Autumn Swords.

Her sword is similar to Zhou Yitang's, and she is the one Zhou Yitang will fight for in the future.

Chen Yi knew that Min Ning had never been suited to the intrigues and corruption in the capital. She just wanted to carry on the reputation of the Min family, join the Jinyiwei, and inherit the position of a thousand households. Compared with the filthy capital, she wanted to go out and see the world and walk around in the world.

It’s not that the world is free of evil, it’s just that it is too big to accommodate both evil people and good people.

If you hit a wall in the west today, go east tomorrow. If you hit a wall in the east, go south again. No matter where you are, no matter how far you are in a place where you have no control over your own destiny, there is always a place for you to stand.

He also knew how difficult it was for Min Ning now that he was caught between his closest relatives and himself.

The old boatman rowed the boat and looked back from time to time, and saw Chen Yi staring at the river in a trance.

Suddenly, the old boatman heard a question,
"Old man, you said... I like a girl, but her family doesn't like me very much, what should I do?"

The old boatman scratched his head and said:
"The official is an official. The girl's family doesn't like the official. How high of an official must her family be?"

"Not as good as me."

"This……"

The old boatman was a little confused, but he didn't know the inside story, so he said based on his simple experience:

"They are a bit ignorant of the value of things. No matter what, we can't force them to do it."

The man paused and replied:

"But what I'm best at is forcing."

There are many people coming and going on this river. The old boatman has seen countless young men, but he has also seen a few as stubborn as the one in front of him. Now he shook his head and laughed.

"Why are you laughing, old man?"

"Sir, if you force it, regardless of whether the girl is willing or not, even if she is willing, it will cause trouble with her family and plant a knot in her belly. It may not be a big deal at first, but after a long time, this knot will grow bigger and more annoying."

The old boatman slowly said:

"If the official still insists, then instead of forcing the girl, it is better to force yourself."

Instead of forcing the girl, it is better to force yourself...

Chen Yi pondered for a while, then said:
"Well... old man, you said it well."

After saying this, Chen Yi stopped talking.

The capital is getting closer.

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Outside the streets of Min Mansion, a series of firecrackers were heard.

It turned out that today was an auspicious day for a wedding, and firecrackers were set off early in the morning. Now the groom has set out, riding a horse to pick up the bride, with a large group of relatives and friends following him. The family's house has already started to get busy, preparing wedding steamed buns, red envelopes, and red eggs. When the time comes, they will go from street to street to distribute them and bring some good luck.

The sound of firecrackers rang out, and the ground was covered with red paper scraps. Min Ming casually swept away the paper scraps that floated into the house.

She turned her eyes to the side and saw that the red confetti had dyed the entire street. The groom was going to pick up the bride, and by then, the ground would be covered with red confetti again. Friends and relatives would gather together holding wedding invitations, and the wedding night would be noisy and noisy.

Min Ming was lost in thought for a while and then stopped looking.

These things do not belong to her, nor to her sister Min Ning.

It doesn’t matter what she is like, but it does matter what Min Ning is like.

Now that my grandpa is passing away, we will have to summon his soul for 49 days. He will only stay in the human world for a while, and then we will be separated again. Yin and Yang have their own order, and we will probably never see each other again in the human world again.

Min Ming felt melancholy, and he also understood more clearly the meaning of calling the word "grandfather" less and less each time.

But now, the person she cares more about is still Min Ning, and she still insists on staying in Beijing for a while.

How could Min Ming not know why she stayed for a while?

But grandpa is passing away today, so Min Ming can’t say anything more for the time being.

Just tell outsiders and those who are worried about you to leave the Min Mansion. Today, the grandparents and grandchildren will have a good gathering and say goodbye. In the future, don't miss each other anymore and live your lives well.

Min Ming took a deep breath and held the broom.

Then, as she turned to go back home, she glanced casually at the streets.

She immediately stopped where she was, tightly gripping the broom, trembling a little.

When outsiders come, troubles also come...

I saw the man walking towards me slowly without saying a word.

Min Ming bit his lips tightly, and only when he stopped in front of the Min Mansion did he speak tremblingly:

"why you?"

"Ms. Min, can't I come?" Chen Yi asked with a smile.

Min Ming didn't know what to say. She had previously guessed that Chen Yi would take revenge, and now she was even ready to follow the Queen Mother's arrangements when the time came. But for some reason, his revenge had not come yet.

Seeing him again, Min Ming became indescribably anxious and she gripped the broom.

Chen Yi turned around and was about to step into the Min Mansion.

"Stop, what are you going to do?" Min Ming asked in a hurried voice.

Chen Yi stepped over the threshold, stopped and asked:

"Where did they go?"

“…Practicing in the backyard.”

Hearing Min Ming's slow response, Chen Yi said without looking away:

"Miss Min, there's no need to be so vigilant. Given my friendship with Min Ning, how could I do anything bad to you?"

After hearing the words, Min Ming relaxed a little and said subconsciously:

"In that case, please..."

"You want to invite me back?" Chen Yi interrupted him in a deep voice before he could finish his words.

Min Ming paused for a moment, and the words were stuck in his throat.

She clenched her hands and gripped the broom tightly. She was panting and looked at Chen Yi who was right in front of her. He had bad intentions, but she couldn't say anything.

The atmosphere inside and outside the Min Mansion was dull and heavy, like a kind of torture.

Seeing that Chen Yi never turned back, Min Ming took a deep breath, and then called softly:

"Captain Chen... please go back. I will go back with you..."

The meaning of her words was already obvious.

At this time, Chen Yi turned around, and when Min Ming raised a hint of bitter hope, he saw Chen Yi's eyes full of teasing.

Just like he did then, he looked at her with sarcasm as she was a woman who took pride in her beauty.

Min Ming's breathing stagnated.

"Do you think I came here for you today or for Min Ning?" he asked.

Min Ming tried his best to keep his expression unchanged and whispered:

"it's the same."

No matter which one it is, it's the same, it's all about pushing people into the fire pit.

She took a breath and said in a charming voice:
"I have been a concubine for such a long time, but I have never served the Qianhu. It is a dereliction of duty. Now I have offended the Qianhu again. No matter what the Qianhu does to me, I deserve it."

Her eyes were seductive and her tone was almost explicit.

Chen Yi had already turned his head away and said calmly: "Well, I don't want you anymore."

At this moment, the woman's face froze, her peach blossom eyes slowly widened, full of disbelief, she suddenly felt unreal. That was not a divorce, there was no such thing as a divorce for a concubine, he said directly... no more.

Min Ming first felt a flash of relief, but then when he thought of the palace, he suddenly felt like the sky was falling.

He just doesn't want her anymore?

Then, will she be of no use to the palace from now on?!
Min Ming's hands and feet turned cold, his breath was stuck in his throat, and after a long while he uttered a trembling sentence:
"Why, why?"

"Didn't you say that whatever I do, you deserve it?"

With just one sentence, Min Ming was interrupted. Her face turned pale and stiff, and she stood there motionless.

Chen Yi never looked back. It was not that he had not thought about following Min Ning's method and giving this brothel girl who seemed to be servile but was actually proud of her beauty a thorough humiliation.

But, on second thought, why should I care so much about her and why should I do so much?
Instead of doing that, it is better to simply say "no".

In this way, Min Ning could leave Beijing with peace of mind.

The plump woman was already uneasy. She was about to say something when she heard another sentence:
"I want to see your grandfather."

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The winter sun was not scorching hot, but rather slightly chilly. Min Ning waved the knife, and the handle was covered in sweat.

Min He stood under the old tree, quietly watching Min Ning's every move. Even though he was amazed in his heart, he only showed a slight joy on his face.

After an unknown amount of time, Min Ning sheathed the knife and slowly walked towards his grandfather.

"Grandpa noticed that there is some sword skills in your knife skills. You...now you are practicing both knife and sword. I'm afraid there is something wrong." Min He said slowly, recalling the trajectory of Min Ning's knife just now. He couldn't find any fault. Those words were based on experience.

Min Ning shook his head gently and said, "Grandpa, I know my limits."

Min He thought of her reluctance to leave Beijing, and laughed in silence. In the end, he didn't say much, but just said:
"…your father also said that he knows his limits. Well, forget it, let's not talk about it anymore. Grandpa will look at you more."

Min Ning lowered his eyes and responded calmly.

There was silence between the grandfather and grandson for a while.

Min He looked up at the distant sky. The layers of clouds showed the traces of time. He didn't know how long he had been apart from his granddaughter. He just didn't understand why she was so stubborn towards that man.

He is already dead. We have tried to persuade him and talked to him, but in the end he just sighed again.

"I hope you two are doing well. I feel relieved that grandpa has passed away."

As he spoke, Min He suddenly slapped his thigh and said with a smile:

"Grandpa forgot, Grandpa is really dead."

"grandfather…"

Min Ning laughed, but his laughter couldn't hide the bitterness.

As she laughed, her eyes felt slightly sore.

After all, she should probably thank Yin Weiying, who was at odds with her. If it weren't for the Goddess Taihua, she would probably never have been able to fulfill her wish.

But soon after the wish is fulfilled, it will be shattered again, and with regret.

Until now, when Grandpa went back, Chen Yi did not leave a good impression on him.

Min Ning's voice was slightly choked: "Grandpa..."

Min He just smiled gently, shook his head and said nothing.

At this point, he no longer talked about that person. After all, this was the last day.

However, as Min Ming tried to stop him,
Min He's pupils gradually widened.
That familiar face stepped into the yard.

"It's you!"

Min He took a deep breath and his voice became low.

As soon as he finished speaking, Min Ning turned his head suddenly and saw Chen Yi standing there.

The warmth suddenly disappeared, the atmosphere took a sharp turn for the worse, the wind became cold and bleak, and the man walked slowly towards them without saying a word, stepping on the dead leaves in the yard.

Min He's eyes narrowed as he stared straight at the uninvited guest. His aura was rolling and filled with evil spirits, as if he was about to turn into a sun-wandering god at any time.

Min Ning, who was standing aside, lowered her head slightly. She silently grasped the hilt of the knife, her five fingers trembling, her nervousness difficult to conceal.

The yard was filled with an unbreakable cold silence.

"I brought something for you old man."

As the man spoke, he reached deep into his arms, as if feeling for something inside. Min He looked nervous, but he saw him finally take out a piece of bright red steamed bun and handed it to him.

Min He was slightly stunned.

He heard the sound of firecrackers this morning, which seemed to be the wedding bun that this person had begged for from somewhere.

"You were leaving, and someone happened to be getting married. I came here in a hurry and had nothing to prepare, so I just asked for a wedding steamed bun."

Chen Yi walked closer and handed the wedding steamed bun to Min He.

Min He had never expected that Chen Yiruo would raise a knife. He was prepared, but when he was suddenly handed a wedding steamed bun, he was at a loss as to what to do.

Finally, Min Ning walked over quickly and took the wedding steamed bun on behalf of his grandfather.

She broke the wedding steamed bun open, and the aroma was so hot that it wafted around. Min He could smell it too. Dead souls cannot eat or drink, but people still put offerings in front of the grave, just because they can smell it, and once they have smelled it, they have also eaten it.

"Why... did you come?"

Min He turned his head slightly and stared at Chen Yi.

He had heard of this man several times from his eldest granddaughter. It was this man who coveted the two sisters who depended on each other in the impoverished Min family and repeatedly threatened and oppressed them. In the past, he was a person who relied on the Lin Party for personal gain and corruption, and now he still has the evil intentions.

Moreover, Min Ning happened to be particularly interested in this man, and this man's martial arts level was also included in the Spring and Autumn List.

With this man's ability, it would be easy for him to kill Min He in person.

"I know how you see me."

Chen Yi finally spoke, his voice flat.

Min He responded with a cold look: "Since you know, why don't you just leave?"

"Because you can't beat me."

Min He was speechless for a moment.

He just clenched his hands a little tighter, his face showing anger.

After a long while, he said hoarsely, "If you have anything to say, just say it."

Chen Yi slowly took out the wanted warrant from his arms and said:
"It was Min Ning who entrusted me with this wanted notice. Wan Xifeng, a sixth-rank martial artist, nicknamed the Golden Knife Thief, has committed many evil deeds and killed innocent people, but he is still very filial. He has a blind mother at home. I killed him."

Min He said coldly:
"So what? Aren't you good at killing?"

"But besides killing him, I also made someone support his mother."

Chen Yi's voice was flat.

"do you understand?"

A slight look of surprise appeared on Min He's face.

Min Ning on the side looked at Chen Yi and looked at him silently.

Chen Yi said slowly: "I do covet the two of them. You think they have bad intentions, and I don't deny it, but now, I am willing to become a better person for her. I am willing to force myself."

His expression was extremely firm and his words were powerful.

Min He heard it and asked sternly:
"So what? Her life is not in this capital city!"

"What does it have to do with me?"

Chen Yi's voice lowered.
"I won't try to persuade you, but I care about her and she cares about me. If you have anything else to say about this matter, I don't mind confronting you."

Min He's ghostly eyes seemed to be emitting ghostly fire. He stared straight at Chen Yi with anger still on his face. After a long time, he met Min Ning's complicated gaze. Finally, he calmed down and asked hoarsely:
"Do you know that you will ruin her? You force her to stay here. Do you know what she will do?"

Chen Yi took a deep breath and suddenly raised his voice:

"Then let her leave Beijing.

You all said I would destroy her.

I won't,
I force myself to wait and let her choose for herself. I will wait until she is willing!"

The voice was not loud, but it was as firm as iron words. Even Min He's pupils shrank sharply at this moment.

"What did you say?"

Min He was a little dazed, as if he had never expected that this person would make such a concession.

"I won't destroy her."

Chen Yi patted Wu Za Nian and smiled casually:
“She is a young hero now.

In the future, I will hold my head high, shoulder my sword, and become a hero."

(End of this chapter)