Zhongnan Mountain, also known as Taiyi Mountain, Difei Mountain, Zhongnan Mountain, Zhounan Mountain, referred to as Nanshan, is located in the middle section of the Qinling Mountains in Shaanxi Province.
The south of Chang'an, the birthplace of "Shoubi Nanshan", "Zhongnan Shortcut" and other allusions, is an important geographical symbol of Huaxia.
Zhongnan Mountain has a dangerous terrain and rugged roads. There are five large valleys and over a hundred small valleys, stretching for hundreds of miles.
"Zuo Zhuan" calls Zhongnan Mountain "the danger of Jiuzhou", and "Historical Records" records that the Qinling Mountains are "the obstacle to the world".
"Chang'an County Chronicle" records: "Zhongnan stretches across the south of Guanzhong, starting from Qinlong in the west and ending at Lantian in the east. It is 800 miles apart. People in the past said that there is no bigger mountain than Zhongnan, except Taihang."
From these records, we can know that Zhongnan Mountain is a famous mountain in ancient times.
If there is a famous mountain, there must be a famous temple, and the Buddhist Caotang Temple is located here.
Caotang Temple is located at the northern foot of Guifeng Mountain, bordering Fengshui River to the east, Taishui River to the west, and facing Guifeng, Guanyin, Zige and Dading peaks of Zhongnan Mountain to the south. It has beautiful scenery.
As the starting point for the introduction of Buddhism into the Central Plains, it is also the ancestral home of the "San Lun Sect", one of the "Eight Sects of Buddhism".
It is not only the first national translation center for Buddhist scriptures in Huaxia, but also the longest and largest translation center among the three major translation centers in Buddhism.
At the foot of Zhongnan Mountain, Yang Fan stood on his horse and saw a beautiful hilltop surrounded by mountains. From a distance, he could see a looming temple located among the mountains.
It was noon at this time, and the colorful glazed tiles of the temple reflected the brilliance of the sun, making it look dazzling.
Such a grandeur shows the glory of Buddhism and also dissipates a bit of the delicate air in the mountains.
Looking at the winding mountain road, Yang Fan felt a little depressed.
However, I had promised Princess Gaoyang to accompany her to the temple fair on June 19, Guanyin's birthday, some time ago, so I had to take leave from the Firearms Prison.
Early this morning, Princess Gaoyang asked Princess Jinyang to come to the Firearms Supervisory Station to find him.
Even though he was somewhat reluctant, Yang Fan could only act as a bodyguard.
Of course, it doesn't mean that Yang Fan doesn't want to accompany Princess Jinyang to the temple fair.
But this time the time is tight and the tasks are heavy. His Majesty Li Er has high expectations for the firearms inspection, so Yang Fan naturally does not dare to neglect.
Moreover, without machine tool processing, all barrels must be polished manually.
All the craftsmen in the Firearms Supervision Department work overtime, and this period of time is really busy.
If we spend three days fishing and two days drying the nets, we still don’t know how long it will take to complete the task.
Since His Majesty Li Er asked him to quickly produce muskets and thunder.
You can't just get a few muskets to fool people, right?
Hong Tianlei's experiment was very dangerous, so Yang Fan could only watch as much as possible.
However, when several princesses called, Yang Fan naturally had to obey.
What's more, Princess Gaoyang obviously caught Yang Fan's weakness and asked Princess Jinyang to invite her. It was impossible for Yang Fan to refuse.
But Yang Fan was very puzzled. There were many temples in Chang'an City, so why did these princes and grandsons come to the remote Caotang Temple to visit the temple fair?
While thinking, the carriage following behind opened the curtain, revealing the cute face of Princess Jinyang.
Seeing Yang Fan standing on the horse, Princess Jinyang asked in a sweet voice: "Brother-in-law, why don't you leave? Do you not know the way? Sister Changle and Sister Gaoyang came first. They should have arrived long ago, but don't let them
Long wait!"
Yang Fan smiled slightly: "No, we'll be there soon!"
As he spoke, he lifted the rope, causing the horse beneath him to neigh and take small steps with its four hooves.
The horseshoe collided with the bluestone underfoot, making a clattering sound.
Princess Jinyang's eyes lit up, she felt that riding a horse was so majestic, and she immediately said coquettishly: "Brother-in-law, I want to ride a horse!"
Regarding Princess Jinyang's request, Yang Fan would not even have the slightest thought of rejecting it.
Even if she wants to go up to the sky to catch the stars, Yang Fan will probably find a way to redeem Shenzhou spaceships from the system.
So, Yang Fan nodded without hesitation.
But the nun who was taking care of Princess Jinyang was frightened and immediately said: "Your Highness, how can you be so ridiculous? The mountain road is rugged. If something unexpected happens, how can I explain to the Queen?"
Although Princess Jinyang really wanted to ride a horse, she didn't want to embarrass the old woman. She could only pouted unhappily, but she couldn't hide the longing look in her eyes.
Seeing Princess Jinyang pouting in disappointment, Yang Fan was filled with panic.
This cute little girl, no matter how eager she is, will not willfully bring worries and troubles to those around her.
She knew that if something unexpected happened, these nuns would have to bear the wrath of His Majesty Li Er.
But Yang Fan didn't care about this.
Five or six-year-old children are naturally exploring the world and being active. Is it really good to have such a repressive nature?
Besides, this little girl who is like a flower may wither and wither in a few years. How could Yang Fan bear to let her down?
It doesn’t matter whether you call him willful or a stick!
Of course Yang Fan didn't allow this to happen, so he grabbed the horse's belly and approached Princess Jinyang.
Holding the rope with one hand, he reached in from the car curtain with the other hand, put his arm around Princess Jinyang's waist, and said with a smile: "We are riding a big horse. Your Highness, please hold on tight!"
Princess Jinyang, who was originally full of disappointment, shone brightly, her cute big eyes twinkling.
Seeing Yang Fan's actions, he was immediately filled with infinite surprise. He didn't care so much, so he stretched out his hands and hugged Yang Fan's arm tightly.
After all, Princess Jinyang is just a cute baby of five or six years old.
Yang Fan just exerted a little force, and he lifted Princess Jinyang's petite body out of the car window.
The nun who was waiting on the side was frightened and shouted with a trembling voice: "Master Wannian, the mountain is high and the road is slippery. Be careful of hurting the princess. Put her down quickly."
Yang Fan placed Princess Jinyang on the saddle in front of him, fixed Princess Jinyang tightly in his arms, and then said with a smile: "Mommy, don't worry, if there is any accident, I will bear it."
"If His Majesty is to blame afterwards, just put the responsibility directly on me. Your Majesty will definitely not punish you."
Then he leaned over to look at Princess Jinyang, whose face was flushed with excitement, and asked dotingly: "Your Highness, are you ready? We will start galloping right away!"
Princess Jinyang was so happy that she turned around and took a big sip on Yang Fan's face, shouting excitedly: "Brother-in-law, hurry up... drive!"
It's just that Princess Gaoyang doesn't know how to control a horse, so the reins are swung around in her little hands.
The horse just raised its head and walked leisurely.
Yang Fan chuckled, clamped the horse's belly, and shouted: "Hold on, ride!"
The horse beneath him immediately spread its hooves, its brisk steps making a clattering sound on the bluestone road, and soon disappeared on the mountain path.
When the accompanying maid saw this, she was so frightened that she almost lost her soul. She screamed: "County Lord, His Highness has a body of thousands of gold, please slow down, be careful of Your Highness falling..."
These people almost greeted all Yang Fan's eighteen generations of ancestors in their hearts.
Where are such stupid people?
This is Her Royal Highness Princess Jinyang!
The apple of the eye of the current emperor!
If an accident happens, it doesn't matter if You Yang Fan is rough-skinned and thick-skinned and beaten by His Majesty.
But we servants do not have the status of Yang Fan, so we are not allowed to be killed by the emperor?
Who are we provoking?
Aren't you just going out to visit the temple fair?
I thought it was a good job at first, but I didn't know it was going to scare someone to death.
This damn Yang Fan is really a stick, he is simply lawless...
Yang Fan, who had already run away, didn't care what they thought?
The silver bell-like laughter of Princess Jinyang in her arms seemed to be the most beautiful music in the world!
As long as the little girl is happy, I dare to break the truth, let alone just riding a horse.
The horse trotted along the winding road, turned one corner after another, and came to a relatively gentle area.
The environment here is beautiful, quiet and pleasant, with shadowy woods, overgrown weeds, the sound of hundreds of sounds, and the gurgling water.
Among the green mountains and trees, a Buddhist temple is hidden among them.
The temple reflected in the green trees, with its gray-white walls, blue-grey ridges, and green towering ancient trees, are all bathed in the golden sun.
The surrounding trees are towering and the branches are entwined, fully displaying the charm of this ancient temple in the mountains.
Connecting the temple is a path in the forest, which is paved with granite and winds up along a slow slope. The main entrance of the temple is in sight.
There are two stone lions in front of the temple. They are mighty but not fierce. They seem to be influenced by Buddhism and are particularly cute.
Yang Fan thought that not many people came to Caotang Temple, which was located deep in the mountains.
I had thought that the open space in front of the temple was already filled with luxury carriages.
Apparently, many people also come here to pray!
Just as I was about to ride my horse over, I heard Princess Jinyang in my arms shouting: "Brother-in-law, we're going the wrong way, we're going the wrong way! My sister and the others said they would wait for us in the other courtyard nearby..."
Yang Fan looked in the direction of Princess Jinyang's meaty finger and saw a trail hidden among the woods, a small fork in the road.
Moss has grown on the road, and there are faint marks of horseshoes and ruts. If you don't look carefully, you will hardly notice it.
Yang Fan didn't doubt that he was there and went straight into the path.
There is a lot of greenery here, and even though the sun is scorching hot, the temperature is not high.
With the chirping of birds and the chirping of insects in my ears, I felt a bit like I was in a paradise.
Walking out of the path, your eyes suddenly opened up.
A piece of emerald green grass comes into view like a carpet, and an exquisite courtyard stands next to it, looking unique and original.
Yang Fan was a little surprised!
How could there be such a solemn and elegant courtyard? Isn't this a Buddhist temple?
Just when Yang Fan was confused, the voice of Princess Jinyang came.
"Brother-in-law, brother-in-law, look, sisters and the others are waiting for us there!"
Yang Fan raised his eyes and saw two beauties in royal attire standing side by side at the pavilion under the shade of the trees.
Due to the distance, the two of them lowered their heads, and Yang Fan could not see clearly what was going on.
Looking from a distance, these two people are graceful and light in figure. Reflected by the light spots, they are as beautiful as fairies!
Perhaps hearing the noise, the two women turned their heads and when they saw Yang Fan and the others, they immediately waved their hands excitedly.
"Xiao Sizi, this way..."
Only then did Yang Fan see the appearance of the two of them clearly.
It is Princess Gaoyang and Princess Changle.
The two of them stand together, like lotus flowers side by side, and are extremely beautiful.
With a groan, Yang Fan stopped the horse beneath him.
He hugged Princess Jinyang with one hand, supported her with the other, and jumped off the horse.
At the pavilion, Princess Changle also secretly looked forward, and happened to see Yang Fan jumping off the horse vigorously.
Wearing a sky-blue Shu brocade robe and black leather boots, although his figure is not burly, his muscles and bones appear well-proportioned, and his movements are quite casual and free.
Princess Changle bit her lip and murmured in her heart: "Why does everyone call him Bang Chui for such an extraordinary talent? He is simply a rare talent in the world!"
At this moment, Princess Changle avoided looking into Yang Fan's eyes, and the two eyes met each other.
His eyes were focused, his eyebrows were thick like ink, his lips were pursed together, and there was a faint smile on his angular face.
It should be said that Yang Fan looks very good.
In terms of beauty alone, compared with Changsun Chong, Li Ke and others, he is indeed a bit ordinary.
But Yang Fan's self-confidence and proud masculinity are not something ordinary people can possess.
Of course, the most impressive thing is Yang Fan's eyes as dark as ink and as bright as stars.
At this moment, Yang Fan was shining with unknown brilliance. When he looked at himself, he was slightly complicated. There was surprise, reluctance, and a trace of regret in his eyes.
Of course, it's also mixed with possessiveness
The eyes that seemed to be able to speak made Princess Changle's heart beat wildly.
This was the first time she looked at Yang Fan, and for some reason, she felt a little bit ashamed in her heart.
Thinking of what Princess Gaoyang said in the morning, Princess Changle couldn't help but feel her face flush and her ears warm.
Princess Gaoyang on the side saw Sister Changle and her husband looking at each other from a distance, and Princess Gaoyang couldn't help but smile.
He leaned into Princess Changle's ear and said, "Sister Changle, how do you think the husband I have chosen? Isn't he good-looking?"
"I'm telling you, a man, in addition to his looks, must also have a strong body. This is what we women can rely on throughout our lives."
"If my sister can take a fancy to you, how about you give me half of it?"
Princess Changle suddenly blushed and was extremely embarrassed.
Although she has been married once, she is still a young lady after all.
Now being teased by Princess Gaoyang, Princess Changle immediately blushed, finally cheered up, and pretended to be angry: "What did my sister say? I have never had such thoughts?"
"Also, you're not married yet, how do you know so much?"
Princess Gao Yang chuckled: "This is what Concubine Yang taught me... Why is my sister so shy? Isn't this normal?"
With that said, Princess Gao Yang pulled up Princess Chang Le and walked slowly towards Yang Fan.
Princess Changle struggled slightly, but did not break free. She could only follow Princess Gaoyang closely with a light step.
The two beautiful women's willow waists are swaying lightly, matching the beautiful scenery of the mountains, they are simply beautiful.
Yang Fan's eyes widened when he saw it!
Princess Jinyang waved her hands vigorously and shouted excitedly: "Sister, sister... Sizi was riding a big horse just now, did you see it?"
Only then did Yang Fan come to his senses and put down Princess Jinyang in his arms.
As soon as her feet landed on the ground, Princess Jinyang spread out her short legs and ran towards Princess Gaoyang and the others excitedly.
Yang Fan ran a few steps and came to Princess Gaoyang.
As she grows older, Princess Gaoyang's figure becomes more plump.
The fair melon face is as white as jade, the cherry mouth is as bright as fire, the willow eyebrows are curved with eyes, and the affection in the eyes cannot be concealed. She is really a lovely fairy...
At this time, Princess Changle on the side also raised her head and looked at Yang Fan, her smart eyes were charming and angry: "County Lord, we haven't seen each other for a long time!"
Yang Fan's heart skipped a beat when he saw such a pair of talking eyes. He quickly bowed and saluted, "Wei Chen has met Her Royal Highness."
Seeing the two people looking a little embarrassed, Princess Gaoyang chuckled and said softly: "Langjun, sister...it's not the first time you have met, why are you so elegant? We are all a family, why do you need to imitate those sour people?"
You are so polite as a rotten scribe."
"Is Gao Yang being in your way here? You can do whatever you want and don't worry about me. I'll just pretend I didn't see you..."
Yang Fan sweated profusely, what are these words...
Just do whatever you want and pretend you didn't see it?
Yang Fan thought so!
But do you think Princess Changle is a girl from a brothel?
Besides, even girls in brothels still have to pay?
Princess Gaoyang teases her sister like this, isn't she afraid of Princess Changle being angry?
But to Yang Fan's surprise, Princess Changle just blushed and glared fiercely.
Then he lowered his head, with a hint of sadness between his eyebrows, adding a bit of fragility.
Yang Fan was dumbfounded!
What's happening here?
Is Her Royal Highness the Princess such a good-tempered person?
Although he couldn't figure it out, in order to relieve the embarrassment, Yang Fan coughed dryly and asked: "Your Highness, since today is Guanyin's birthday, let's go to the temple fair as soon as possible?"
Princess Gaoyang suddenly laughed: "It's true, Mr. Lang, now that it's past noon and the temple fair is about to end, what else is there to do?"
Yang Fan looked depressed and murmured in a low voice: "Since you have finished shopping, why did you ask me to come?"
Princess Gaoyang said quickly: "Although the temple fair is over, there will be a banquet later. I hope my husband can accompany us to attend."
Yang Fan frowned and asked: "What kind of banquet? Who is there?"
Princess Gaoyang replied: "Except for some brothers and sisters, the rest are the invited gentry children!"
Hearing this, Yang Fan's head grew bigger. He hated this kind of banquet the most.