Chapter 29 Visiting Friends in Fuqing Palace

There was heavy fog at the foot of the mountain, the room was damp, and the quilt was as cold as iron for many years, so Song You didn't sleep very well.

I usually go to bed early and get up early. If the quilt is comfortable, I can stay in bed for a while longer. But if the quilt is cold, I really have no idea of ​​staying in bed anymore, so I might as well go up the mountain as soon as possible.

So I got up decisively.

When he went out, the palace lord led the children to start morning lessons. The children were hardworking and had already boiled hot water. They said good morning to each other. Song You simply washed up and then respectfully thanked them and said goodbye. Originally, he had also

He wanted to give some money for food and accommodation, but the palace owner was unwilling, so Song You simply took it back.

This is the difference between Dayan Buddhism and Taoism.

It is convenient to stay overnight in a Buddhist temple, but it is also natural to give money. It is more difficult to stay in a Taoist temple, but if the visitor sees you and nods, most of the time they will not charge you, and it is better to have less money.

Let me entertain you with good food and drink.

Song You is actually more accustomed to the former.

By the way, he asked the palace owner how to get to Fuqing Palace. After getting the answer, he took Sanhua Empress up the mountain.

Along the bluestone path, there was light white frost, every step was a footprint, and the dew and cobwebs were removed. Before noon, we had found Fuqing Palace.

"Brother Guanghuazi," Song You said, "Fellow Taoist, just ask Song You to visit Fulong Temple."

Song You answered honestly: "I set off yesterday morning and arrived at the foot of the mountain when it was dark in the evening. The owner of Luqing Temple at the foot of the mountain was kind-hearted and allowed me to stay overnight. I went up the mountain today."

The guest rooms here are much better than those in Luqingguan last night. The rooms are large, clean and bright, and the bedding is all new. But it’s not that Luqingguan neglects Song You, it’s just that the conditions are limited. The scale of Fuqing Palace and

Their strength is far beyond that of Lu Qingguan. Today I stayed in the best guest room in Fuqing Palace, and last night I stayed in the best guest room in Luqing Palace. From this point of view, there is no difference.

Then he ordered people to take meat and kill chickens, catch fish and buy sheep, pull vegetables and sell wine, and also asked several children to pick kiwi fruits that were just ripe in the mountains.

"Every year is getting worse..."

"It was just a coincidence that I met a group of merchants on the way and took me for a ride." Song You only told the truth.

"I was finally kicked out by Master." Song You said with a smile, "I happened to pass by Yidu and stayed in Yidu for a while. Before winter, I came over to visit Brother Taoist Cave Mansion."

"Meow~"

Needless to say, these Taoist priests are quite good at their craftsmanship. They have free time on weekdays, so I am afraid they have put in a lot of effort in this area.

A Qiandao named Yingfeng.

Guang Huazi laughed a few times and suddenly felt a little emotional: "Time flies so fast. I remember the first time I met my Taoist friend, when he was still in his infancy. The first time I went to Yin Yang Mountain with my master, you see

There were only Taoist Master Duoxing and Taoist Heiyu in there. I remember that Pindao was only in his twenties at that time, so many years have passed in the blink of an eye."

Not long after, the rhyme inside the door stopped.

"Ms. Sanhua thinks it's good."

"Fellow Daoist Song, Senior Brother Yingfeng and I will take you to mountain climbing tomorrow." Izumo said as he looked at Song You. "Brother Daoist and I are very familiar with this mountain. We will definitely be able to take you to have a good time."

There are about a dozen middle-aged Taoists behind him, and there are even more younger ones. There are countless children blocked behind them. Overall, it seems that Fuqing Palace is gradually prospering. Except for children, everyone else knows that.

Some of the names of Fulongguan show respect, some show friendship, some keep peeking at Song You, and some look at Sanhua Empress.

He is also a Taoist priest who has been to Fulong Temple.

Judging from the atmosphere of getting along, the relationship between the two is not bad, and the dispute between the masters has not affected the friendship between them.

Don’t think that monks get together to debate scriptures, and Taoists get together to talk about Taoism. It’s just like two students getting together to talk to each other. It happens sometimes, but it’s not a regular thing. Most of the time, it’s just like normal people.

Just chatting and talking about light things.

Song You was unwilling to form this kind of relationship.

Every time there was a bump, Sanhua Empress would tremble.

"Just a guess based on experience."

Soon, the sound of chaotic and hasty footsteps was heard inside, and when the door was opened again, a group of Taoists were already standing in front of them.

"Fellow Taoist, are you out on a trip?"

The Taoist sects do not care about their seniority, and the Taoists themselves are very casual. As long as there is no big difference in age and status, they can just call them Taoist friends. So even if they are disciples of Guanghuazi, they can just call Song You a Taoist friend.

, there is no need to go to another generation.

The Taoist rhyme of Qingcheng Mountain is very famous, and it is in dialect and has its own system. Song You also sat and listened quietly to appreciate it. But Empress Sanhua couldn't listen and fell asleep on the futon.

"Just right."

The old Taoist smiled and said nothing else: "The master of Luqing Temple is kind-hearted and wants to stay as a distinguished guest in our palace. We at Fuqing Palace should return the favor."

"Fellow Taoist, long time no see."

It was obvious that the two middle-aged Taoists were strong contenders for the heir to the prosperous Fuqing Palace. They all wanted to be associated with Song You, which was a gentle way to improve their competitiveness. Guang Huazi knew what they were thinking and doing.

, but neither mind nor stop it.

Guang Huazi called all the Taoists in Fuqing Palace who were in their twenties and thirties and introduced them to Song You one by one. These people will take over Fuqing Palace in the future, and Song You is the only descendant of Fulong Temple. This fate is

The continuation depends on the interactions of these young people.

"Excuse me, fellow Taoists."

The group of people walked towards the palace.

"Anyway, fellow Taoist is tired from this trip. I have asked Izumo to prepare the best room for fellow Taoist. Fellow Taoist, please rest here for a few more days." said the Taoist priest who spoke first.

"How long have you been traveling since you came from Yidu?"

"The Sanhua Empress who is traveling with me."

"I am traveling to the Song Dynasty in Fulongguan, Xiafu. I have learned from many Taoists and came here to visit friends."

Song You thought for a while and looked at Guang Huazi.

Guang Huazi seemed to have just seen the calico cat that had been following Song You. Although it was a cat, he did not look down upon it.

Song You felt helpless and turned to Empress Sanhua and asked, "What do Empress Sanhua think?"

Two middle-aged Taoists immediately responded.

"Who is this……"

It doesn't matter if this person isn't the one who takes over. Song You just expressed his love according to his temper and did not interfere with the inheritance of the position of the master of Fuqing Palace. We will continue to get along with each other as usual from now on.

"It's a little chilly."

Guang Huazi is the current palace master of Fuqing Palace. He is over sixty years old. The people who come and go on weekdays are all the masters and immortal masters of the major palaces on the mountain. They are all gray-haired masters. Look at the Taoist priest in front of him again.

He was only in his early teens at most, yet he actually called the palace master Taoist brother.

Song You didn't mind this approach either.

Guang Huazi quickly welcomed Song You into the mountain gate: "Fellow Taoist, come in quickly, it's very cold on the mountain."

At this time, I heard someone say:

"Fellow Taoist Song is a descendant of Fulong Temple. He travels more than a hundred miles a day, so it's no problem."

"Oh? Fellow Taoist can predict celestial phenomena?"

Think about it from another way, Fulongguan has been on good terms with Fuqing Palace for decades, and Fuqing Palace comes and goes every year. If Song You is on good terms with anyone, and who he likes more, he can show it openly. If this person really takes over in the future,

When he came back to Fuqing Palace, he was a good friend and he felt more at ease.

There were no telephones these days, and Song You didn't know how to use paper cranes to pass messages around, so he had no choice but to visit at his door.

"time does not wait."

"Then let's see tomorrow. If the weather is good, we will call fellow Taoists early in the morning."

Ying Feng is tall, gentle and polite, smiles brightly and cheerfully, and speaks with a Taoist rhyme that is both mysterious and mysterious. He should be a prodigy who practices Taoism and should be liked by Taoists.

"Brother Tao is in good health."

But Song You is a fake Taoist priest.

Each of them is the disciple of the two Taoist priests yesterday.

The Sanhua Empress stood up straight and returned the bow.

"Senior brother is right. Taoist friend has never been to Qingcheng Mountain, so we should let us fulfill our friendship as landlords." Another Taoist also said, "Please just stay here, Taoist friend, and I will let Yingfeng know tomorrow.

It would be nice to take fellow Taoists to climb Qingcheng Mountain. It will be a great sightseeing tour and enjoy the autumn scenery of Qingcheng Mountain."

Song You looked up and saw that it was a Taoist priest he knew, a disciple of Guanghuazi. He had gone to Fulong Temple a few years ago. He was probably one of the candidates for the next palace master of Fuqing Palace.

"good!"

I saw the leader, Guanghuazi, with white hair but a rosy complexion and no wrinkles. He led a group of middle-aged Taoists to greet Song You. When they arrived, they bowed first and looked up with a smile on their faces:

The elders didn't say anything, and the younger ones didn't dare to speak, so they just listened to Guang Huazi and Song You exchanging greetings as they walked.

"Brother Dao?"

Just interacting with people makes him feel troublesome.

Since they are practicing Taoism, they have naturally noticed that this calico cat is extraordinary, but they can only vaguely notice it and can only judge from the details. It is not until the calico cat speaks that everyone can be completely sure that this is indeed an adult.
To be continued...