Zhang Xuyi from Laiwu was the brother of Zhang Daoyi, the academic envoy, with a bold and unrestrained temperament.

Zhang heard that a certain house in the county was occupied by a fox demon, so he prepared to have a name card posted and went to visit. He threw the name card into the crack of the door. After a while, no one opened the door. All the servants were stunned and retreated one after another. Zhang

Xu walked in fully clothed and saw that the lobby was equipped with tables and chairs, but empty. He then bowed and said, "The young man is fasting and coming here. Since the immortal has opened the door to accept guests, why don't you show up and see him?"

Suddenly I heard someone say in the hall: "Young master, I'm here to welcome you. Please take a seat." As soon as he finished speaking, he saw two chairs slowly moving and being arranged opposite each other. As soon as Zhang Xuyi sat down, a chair flew from mid-air.

A red tray with two teacups in it came to rest in front of him. Zhang Xu stretched out his hand to take the tea from the tray and took a sip. The sound of drinking tea could also be heard from the seat opposite, but there was no sign of anyone.

After drinking tea, another pot of wine flew up from the sky. While drinking, Zhang Xuyi asked about the origin of the owner. A voice sounded from the seat opposite, saying: "My surname is Hu, I am the fourth in rank, and my servants call me Xianggong."

." The guests and hosts drank wine and chatted freely about current affairs. They had similar spirits and the atmosphere was harmonious.

On the table was old turtle venison, delicacies and delicacies were served like water. I heard the sound of footsteps in the room. Although I couldn't see anyone, I could guess by feeling that there were many servants serving at the side. After the banquet, Zhang Xu

I thought wholeheartedly: "It would be great if I had a cup of tea right now." As soon as I finished thinking about it, the tea was already placed on the table. Everything I asked for was fulfilled one by one. I was so happy that I drank to my heart's content and became drunk.

Return. From then on, I will visit Hu once every three or four days. Hu also often visits Zhang's house, visiting the host and guest, and is polite and considerate.

One day, Zhang Xu asked Hu Si: "The witch in Nancheng relies on the help of the fox fairy every day to treat people's diseases and make money. Do you know her fox fairy?" Hu Si said: "The witch is lying, there is no fox fairy in her family at all.

." Not long after, Zhang Xuyi got up to go to the toilet, and suddenly he heard someone whispering in his ear: "I just heard about the witch in Nancheng. I don't know who she is. I would like to ask my husband for help. Can you take me to her house to have a look?

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Zhang Xu knew in his heart that the speaker must be a fox servant, so he nodded and said: "Okay." Returning to the banquet, he said to Hu Si: "I want to ask the master for a slave. I will go to Nancheng to find out, and I hope it will be successful." Hu Si said:

"It's not necessary." Zhang Xu begged again and again, but the master had no choice but to agree.

Then as soon as Zhang Xu went out to say goodbye, the horse came by itself. It was because the fox servant secretly led it, so he got on the horse and started walking. Halfway through, the fox servant said: "In the future, sir, if you notice fine sand scattered on your clothes during your journey, then

The little boy is on the left and right, and he will come as soon as he is told." As he spoke, the horses entered the city and arrived at the witch's house. When the witch saw Zhang at first sight, she smiled and said, "Why are you here, our distinguished guest?"

Zhang Xu said: "I heard that your half-fairy fox is extremely efficacious. Is this true?" The witch said seriously: "Young Master, please don't talk nonsense. Can you talk nonsense about the three words "half-fairy fox"? Be careful that Sister Hua will not listen to it after hearing this.

I'm happy." Before he finished speaking, half a brick flew from the sky and hit the witch's arm. The old man staggered, as if he was about to fall down, and said in surprise: "Why did you hit me, sir?"

Zhang Xu smiled and said: "The old woman is blind. I have been standing by and watching. You have injured your forehead. How can you blame it on me?" The witch was stunned and didn't know what to do. When she was confused, another stone flew down and hit her again. The witch

After falling to the ground, dust and mud fell in random directions, all falling on her cheeks. In an instant, the witch's face became dark and ugly as a ghost. She could only lie on the ground, wailing and begging for mercy.

Zhang Xuyi said to the fox servant: "Forgive her this time." The dust stopped flying. The witch quickly got up and hid in the room, closing the door and not daring to go out. Zhang Xuyi shouted outside the door: "Old thing,

Who is more powerful, your fox fairy or mine?" The witch was already scared out of her wits and just kept apologizing. Zhang Xuyi looked up into the sky and said: "Brother Fox, don't hurt her anymore."

When the witch heard this, she came out trembling in fright. Zhang Xu smiled and comforted her, and then returned home.

From then on, whenever Zhang Xuyi saw fine sand falling on the road, he would call his fox servant to talk to him. As expected, he was always successful. With the fox fairy by his side, Zhang Xuyi felt confident. Tigers, wolves, and robbers would run away after hearing the wind, and they would not dare to

Deceiving each other. After a year passed, Zhang Xuyi and Hu Si became inseparable. Sometimes when asked about his age, he replied: "I don't remember much. I experienced it personally during the Huang Chao rebellion. Sometimes when I think about the past, it feels like it was yesterday."

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That night, while they were talking by candlelight, they suddenly heard rustling on the wall, a shrill sound. Zhang Xu was surprised and asked: "Where is the noise coming from?" Hu Si said: "It must be my brother here."

Zhang Xu said: "Why don't you invite him into the house to talk?" Hu Sida said: "No need, he has very little knowledge and has not yet cultivated his figure. His only hobby is to catch chickens everywhere and feast on them." Zhang Xu said with a smile: "Fox

Loving chickens is a natural thing. Brother Zhang, we have a very close friendship, but if you don’t know what your friends look like, you will really hate it in your life." Hu Sidao: "The most important thing in making friends is knowing each other, why do you have to meet each other?"

One day, Hu Si held a banquet to invite Zhang and said, "I'm leaving, and this meal is a farewell." Zhang Xu asked, "Where are you going?" Hu Si said, "I am from Shaanxi, and now I am planning to return.

Township. Brother Zhang wants to see my true face. As you wish, he can recognize me in the future." Zhang Xuyi looked around and saw nothing, so he asked: "Brother Hu, are you here?

Are you pregnant? Why can't you see me?"

Hu Sidao: "Try pushing open the bedroom door, I'm right behind the door." Zhang Xuyi opened the door as instructed, and saw a handsome young man walking out of the room, smiling at each other. He was well-dressed and had picturesque features. In an instant,

Seeing each other again, Zhang Xu turned around and was followed by footsteps, saying, "See you today. Brother Zhang's wish will be fulfilled. From now on, there will be no regrets."

Zhang Xuyi couldn't bear to say goodbye, so Hu Si said: "The separation and separation are determined by themselves, don't worry about it." While they were talking, they placed fine wine on the table, and the two drank from giant cups until midnight. Hu Si sent Zhang home with a gauze lantern. It was dawn the next day.

, Zhang Xuyi went to visit the house, but the building was empty, and Hu Si’s whereabouts had long been unknown.

Later, Zhang Daoyi was promoted to be the academic envoy of Xichuan, while Zhang Xuyi remained as poor as before. He went to Shanxi to visit relatives and his younger brother, and left with high hopes. One month later, he returned disappointed. He turned back alone, sighing and looking depressed on the way.

Suddenly, a young man came galloping behind him, riding a green horse. Zhang looked back and saw that the young man was wearing a mink fur and had an elegant temperament, so he immediately talked to him.

The young man said: "Young Master looks unhappy, but why?" Zhang Xu said: "I am so poor that I have fled to my younger brother thousands of miles away. I expected him to help my brother. Who knows that people are cold and warm, and the world is hot and cold. Alas, it's okay not to mention it." The young man said.

With gentle words of comfort, Li Xu walked with him. When they reached the fork in the road, the young man said goodbye with his hands and said: "There is a man in the future. I have been entrusted by an old friend. I have some gifts to give to my brother. I hope you will accept them."

Zhang Xuyi was about to ask for details, but the young man had already driven away on horseback. He couldn't help but be full of doubts. After walking for another two or three miles, he saw an old servant on the side of the road, carrying a small bamboo box and offering it in front of the horse, saying: "Hu Si
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