Outside the flowers, the east wind blows a slight chill, and the flowers are light red and light white all over the stems.
The spring scenery does not show pity to others, leaving the Qingming Festival with peonies.
——"Xiaohan" Zhang Yu (Yuan Dynasty)
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In the afternoon of this day, it was clear after the snow, and the sunshine was warm and warm after a long absence for several days. The remaining snow on the eaves and stone tablets made Hongwen Pavilion travel back to the Qin and Han Dynasties overnight, and the bricks and tiles of Qin and Han Dynasties reproduced the vastness of the bright moon in Xiongguan.
Bai Fu finished sweeping the snow from the forest of steles and was about to return to the library. He suddenly looked up and saw a petite beauty in a silver fox fur coat, a white mink snow hat and a red cloak in the silver-covered courtyard.
It is particularly eye-catching when it is dragged on the snowy ground.
She waved to Bai Fu and smiled, as if the spring breeze was blowing on her face. It was Dugu Xiaozhong, the most beloved granddaughter of old clan leader Dugu.
Bai Fu was also a little surprised, put down his broom and came closer.
Dugu Xiaozhong smiled warmly and said, "Young Master Bai, if you have some free time today, how about we talk about it?"
Bai Fu said with a smile: "Miss Dugu, please be merciful and don't kill me until I'm completely naked."
When I came to the chess room, I boiled snow and made tea. After the water boiled, the fragrance of tea overflowed.
Dugu Xiao held the tea cup tightly, closed her eyes and sniffed, leisurely and intoxicated. She took a small sip, her eyes lit up, and said: "What a spiritual tea." Then she drank it all.
Dugu Xiaozhong said: "This tea is very good. The aroma changes when you smell it, enter your mouth, and enter your throat. The orchid fragrance enters the lips, just like 'water dripping from the tip of the tongue.' The aroma gradually becomes richer in the mouth, from fragrant to astringent, with layers upon layers, creating a symphony.
, quickly make 'tongue salivation'. After entering the throat, it turns from astringent to sweet, like a waterfall falling into a pool, falling three thousand feet straight, it can be said to be a 'ringing spring at the bottom of the tongue'."
Bai Fu's tea-pouring hand hung in the air, dumbfounded.
Dugu Xiaozhong smiled slyly and said, "Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something wrong with what I said?"
Only then did Bai Fu come back to his senses and said, "No, it's very accurate. My master said exactly the same thing when he tasted this tea."
Dugu Xiaochong smiled and said: "I'm so honored! I heard that the head of Qingxuan was the first to study in Jinghua and became famous in the capital! His evaluation must be unique."
Bai Fu smiled apologetically and said, "Actually, we don't know much about Master's past. He never told us about his past.
He lives a very frugal life, but is calm and contented, and nothing seems to make him angry or worried. Master is tolerant and caring to us disciples, caring and caring, and has never lost his temper."
Dugu Xiaozhong asked: "Do you miss Master very much?"
Bai Fu nodded and said: "Master is still receiving ordination in the Repentance Cave in the back mountain of Qingcheng. I wonder how the old man is doing now?"
Seeing that Bai Fu was sad, Dugu Xiaozhong quickly changed the subject and said, "Which do you like better between Qingcheng and Chang'an?"
Bai Fu said sadly: "Chang'an is rich and prosperous, gathered from all directions, and connected from all over the world. Nothing can compare with the mountains of Bashu.
However, although supplies are scarce in the mountains, people don't have so many desires. Just have a sword, robes to keep warm, and enough food to eat. After practicing every day, you can play the piano by the stream or by the waterfall.
Dance swords, meditate and nourish your energy on the top of the mountain, facing the misty canyon.
At that time, I felt that such a life was dull, and I wanted to go out into the mountains to have a look. But after several years of wandering around, although my martial arts skills have improved a lot, I am not as happy as before."
Qingcheng is secluded in the world, and the beautiful picture drawn by Bai Fu makes Dugu Xiaozhong fascinated.
Dugu Xiao sighed heavily and said: "My master often said, 'The deepest desire is the shallowest secret.' Those who come to Chang'an to conquer the world, whether they are royal family members or princes and generals in the future, are all passers-by in life, and in the end they are just a handful of loess."
Perhaps only Qingcheng and Emei, a fairyland far away from the hustle and bustle, can make people forget themselves and me, be tranquil and tranquil, and finally find the true meaning of life."
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The two played three games of chess, and Bai Fu lost his helmet and armor when he was killed, and lost in the middle game.
Dugu Xiao stopped chess again and collected his pieces, saying: "Young Master Bai, the chess game is like a battlefield. If you have thunder in your chest and a flat lake in your face, you can worship the general."
Bai Fu shook his head helplessly and said with an apologetic smile: "My chess heart is like water. I have been quite restless these past few days, which made the girl laugh!"
Dugu Xiaozhong paused for a moment, thought about his words, and then said, "If my cousin hadn't told me that my mother had seen you, I would still have been kept in the dark."
Bai Fu was stunned and asked: "Oh, what about this? Your Majesty did come to Hongwen Hall a few days ago. Also, who is your cousin? Why did he know about this?"
Dugu Xiao smiled again and said: "Your sword master! Didn't he tell you?"
Bai Fu slapped his forehead and said with a smile: "Yes, Mr. Pei is also from your family. How could I forget this?"
Dugu Xiaozhong said: "I can't blame you for this. My cousin is a branch of the Pei family, and he was not treated well by the family before. He has achieved his current status by relying on his true ability and has never relied on the family.
By the way, my mother has been spoiled by her family since she was a child, and she is a bit unreasonable. My father often has no way to deal with her. However, she is sharp-tongued and has no ill intentions towards people or things.
She...she didn't make it difficult for you that day, right?"
Bai Fu smiled and said, "Fortunately. Your father appreciated my painting and bought it at a high price. We then exchanged a few words."
Dugu Xiaozhong glanced at Bai Fu, lowered his head, and said in a shy voice: "Mother is mother, and I am me. I make my own decisions about my own affairs."
Bai Fu suddenly understood, but he didn't know how to answer.
Dugu Xiaozhong raised his head, Mo Tong stared deeply at Bai Fu, mustered up his courage, and said: "Brother Fu, can I accompany you to continue this game of chess?"
Bai Fu was deeply moved, but there were some things that could not be vague and must be made clear.
Don't hit someone in the face, there is nothing more hurtful than stealing someone's heart. If you don't have a sincere heart, how can you be ambiguous and entangled and mislead others for life? Otherwise, you will do great harm to others and yourself in the future.
Bai Fu pondered for a long time and replied frankly: "Miss Dugu's great love for me, Bai Fu will be broken into pieces in this life, but he will never be able to repay it.
The girl has a distinguished family background and a weak heart. Only a person like Luan Zhang and Fengzi is worthy of her. The wild grass people of Baifu Mountain are wandering and unruly, and they are really not people to stay with."
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Dugu Xiaozhong was silent for a long time, sighed, and said: "You don't need to praise me so much. I know my own business. I'm just sorry that I met you too late."
Bai Fu was silent, with a deep apology in his tone: "It's my own problem. There are some people and things that I haven't been able to completely let go of. There are obstacles in my heart that I can't overcome."
The two of them sat in silence for a long time.
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As the setting sun shone, Dugu Xiaozhong stood up and opened his red lips: "It's getting late, I'll take my leave first. After all, the game of chess has not been finished, which makes people feel unwilling.
I really envy that girl for making Brother Fu miss her so much."
Bai Fu smiled bitterly, not knowing how to explain.
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The carriage drove slowly away. Dugu Xiaozhong looked back at Bai Fu reluctantly through the gap in the bamboo curtain. The young man's thin figure stretched longer and longer under the setting sun, and gradually moved further and further away.
A line of clear tears fell from Dugu Xiaozhong's cheek.
Dugu Xiaozhong covered his face and cried: "Why can everyone else enjoy the full moon, but all I have been waiting for is the end of my life..."