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Chen Jianchen observed the other party. One was dressed as a Taoist priest, with a medium build and a dignified appearance. He had a Taoist bun on top and a jade hairpin inserted across the top, giving him an aura of wealth. Shengtang.com He was wearing a Taoist robe and was carrying a wooden box on his back.
There are probably all kinds of people inside; the blue cloth shoes under my feet are not even stained by mud.
From this point of view, there are indeed some ways.
The boy next to him, who looked like a young man in his early twenties, was soaked to the skin, and the rain on his head had not yet been wiped dry. He also looked at Chen Jianchen and asked, "Who are you two?"
Chen Jianchen replied: "I am here to stay overnight in your village. I have asked the housekeeper to inform me before."
The boy said "Oh", stopped paying attention, and started to call the door.
The Taoist priest rolled his eyes and then raised his head like a proud rooster.
Soon, the door opened, and the old housekeeper came out. When he saw the young man and the Taoist priest, a smile immediately appeared on his face: "Ah Shui, you have invited Master Ling Feng. Come into the hall quickly, the master is waiting for you."
Ah Shui then led Master Ling Feng in boldly.
Then the old housekeeper said to Chen Jianchen: "Sir, my master has agreed to let you stay overnight. Please come with me."
"Thank you very much."
——In the Tiantong Dynasty, when traveling for a long time and unable to stay in an inn, lodging became a common way to spend the night.
The old housekeeper took them into the house.
When I looked up, although it was getting late and I couldn't see clearly, it was obviously a big village. The owner of the village must be rich or noble to have such a person.
"Haha, dare I ask the old housekeeper what his name is?"
The housekeeper hurriedly said: "Just call me Lao Li, and I will take my master's surname."
Chen Jianchen nodded: "The architecture of Xiaoshengguan Mansion is unique, which shows that the master of your mansion has a rift in his mind."
Old Li smiled and said: "Young Master has come from afar, so it's normal that he doesn't know my father's name. Shengtang.com My father is a retired official. During his tenure, he served as a minister in the Ministry of Rites, so we all call him Li Bulang."
——Bu Lang, that is, the middle doctor of the six bureaus and the outer doctor of the Yuan Dynasty. They are responsible for the affairs of each chapter. Their status is inferior to that of the minister, minister, etc., and they are considered middle-level officials.
"So that's the case. It's disrespectful of Xiaosheng."
As we walked along chatting and making insinuations, we learned some things about the Li Mansion.
Li Bulang, whose name is "Ding", has retired from the imperial court for five years. After retirement, he returned to his hometown to take care of his old age. In his spare time, he could visit relatives and friends, and he was quite at ease.
When Chen Jianchen asked the Li family if they were going to do some religious rituals if they invited a Taoist priest to visit, Lao Li hesitated and became obviously unnatural. He said, "Young master, there is no need to ask any more questions. We will stay here for one night and we will be on our way tomorrow."
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"It's just a young man who talks too much."
Walking all the way, through a winding corridor, we arrived outside a side house.
Lao Li opened the door and made an "invitation" gesture: "Sir, please come in. My master heard that you are a scholar studying and traveling. I wanted to invite you to come to the hall to talk about it, but something happened at the last minute and I had no time to get away, so I couldn't entertain you."
I hope you will bear with me, sir."
Chen Jianchen said: "Butler Li is so polite. Having a room to stay in when I'm away from home is something I wish for."
Lao Li added: "Young Master has traveled a long way and must not have had dinner yet. Later I will ask my servants to bring some food. Please don't dislike the vulgar food."
Steward Li was polite and well-mannered, which showed that the old man must also be a hospitable and polite person. After he retired, he showed no official arrogance at all. Even though he had never met him, he still made a good impression on others.
It didn't take long for a maid to bring the meal. Three dishes and one soup, all meat and vegetables, steaming hot and fragrant.
This food is better than a hotel or inn.
Chen Jianchen was already a bit hungry, so he didn't show any courtesy. He sat down with Ying Ning and had a delicious meal. After Ying Ning turned into a human form, he tried the fireworks in the world and ate rice, meat and vegetables for a long time, and he was no different from ordinary people. Don't say, Chang Persistence plays an important role in her personal stability that cannot be ignored. (《》网7*
After eating and drinking, the maid cleaned up the dishes and went out.
This side room is quite spacious and must have been used as a guest room. There are two wooden beds in the room, which are suitable for Chen Jianchen and Ying Ning, one bed per person. The arrangement is very considerate.
Chen Jianchen said: "This Li Bulang entertained me so thoughtfully. If possible, I really want to thank him in person."
Yingning smiled and said, "Master, don't you think it's strange?"
Chen Jianchen understood what she was referring to: "It's a bit strange, but I don't want to tell anyone, so I'm too embarrassed to keep asking."
Ying Ning held her chin: "The Taoist priest certainly has some skills, but he's only half a bucket full of water."
Chen Jianchen replied: "Isn't it? There is a little vixen alive in front of him, and he can't see it."
Ying Ning said angrily: "Young Master has made fun of me again."
Chen Jianchen opened his eyes wide: "Why do you have to say so many words?"
"Hehe, Yingning is willing."
In fact, she condensed the golden elixir and turned into a human form. She practiced the authentic and orthodox Kunlun magic. Her whole body did not contain the slightest blood-evil and disobedient aura. How could ordinary cultivators recognize her true form?
Chen Jianchen said: "I was wondering if something happened to Li Bulang's family?"
"Well, sir, tell me what will happen?"
Chen Jianchen said seriously: "It's haunted!"
Ying Ning's eyes were wide open, very cute: "Yeah, I'm just telling you, it felt weird the whole way in, something was wrong."
Chen Jianchen asked: "You also feel it?" Saying the word "ye" naturally shows that he feels the same way. In fact, righteousness is the natural nemesis of all evil spirits. For unclean things, the sense of smell is as sharp as the Taoism and Buddhism. If there is any movement, the "Zhengluantie" and Haoran Yangwu Sword in the world of Niwan Palace will become uneasy and will issue an early warning.
Yingning's eyes flickered: "It's a pity that it's not very accurate."
"The distance is too far and it's hard to grasp."
"so what should I do now?"
Chen Jianchen spread his hands and said, "Didn't they invite an expert Taoist priest? Or, we don't need to worry about it at all."
"That would be best."
While chatting under the lamp, the maid knocked on the door again and brought hot water.
Chen Jianchen roughly washed himself, took the waste water out and poured it out, and the maid carried the bucket to say goodbye. In the room, Ying Ning had taken out the four treasures of the study from the blood sandalwood book binding, as well as the books Chen Jianchen wanted to read, and placed them on the table.
It's windy and rainy tonight, and it's a good time. It's expected that something will happen, so I can't go to bed too early. Besides, Chen Jianchen is not used to going to bed early. Every night, he will do enough homework, reading, or writing for a period of time. Like this The habit has long been ingrained in the bone marrow, just like Taoist priests meditating and breathing every day, and Buddhist monks chanting sutras and worshiping Buddha every day, and it has become a signature behavior.
The room suddenly became quiet.
The lights danced slightly, reflecting two upright and serious faces. Yingning did not study as usual, but first sat cross-legged on the bed to recite and do kung fu. Although she followed the young master and became a little book boy, her cultivation was advanced.
She never slacked off on her homework because she knew that only by improving her own cultivation could she be able to better help the young master realize his ambitions.
However, it seems that the situation between the two of them with the young master reading and writing while they practice kungfu on the side is rare anymore. Since the young master and Sister Lu got married, some things have inevitably changed. It is not that the relationship between them has developed.
Diaphragm, but I am not so embarrassed to accompany the young master all day long.
Well, why do people get married?
I heard from Abao that the purpose of getting married is to have babies... This must be wrong, because if it is just to have babies, why would people deliberately choose a certain person to get married?
It's a very profound question, so don't think too much about it.
My eyes secretly opened a crack, and I glanced at the young master who was reading a book seriously. I saw that he had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and his thin lips were pursed into a line. He was very solemn... I also heard from A Bao that after people get married, they will do a lot of interesting things.
She blushed and couldn't explain how to do this. She only knew that when she mentioned this aspect, she couldn't help but laugh.
At that time, he and A Bao would laugh together. Only the young master was kept in the dark. Those things, A Bao said he could never tell anyone else, not even the young master.
At this time, Chen Jianchen finished reading a page of the book and raised his head slightly as he turned the page.
Ying Ning quickly closed her eyes and began to truly immerse herself in the selfless world of cultivation.
The wind and rain outside the window became heavier.
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Li Mansion, above the hall, Master Ling Feng is sitting in the upper seat, accompanied by an old man in his 60s with three strands of white beard. Although he is sitting on a chair with his waist straight, his face has a haggard look.
It can't be concealed no matter what.
He is none other than the owner of the Li Mansion, Li Ding, the former Minister of Rites.
"Tea please, real person!"
Master Ling Feng held up a cup of good tea in a very graceful manner, took a sip and said: "Old official Li, this tea is good, the quality is very good."
Li Ding praised: "The real person is indeed a master of tea ceremony, and he hit the nail on the head."
Master Ling Feng took another sip, and his eyes widened with great enjoyment. He put down the teacup and got straight to the point: "Old official, I didn't know that you sent a servant to come to Aolai Peak in a hurry to ask Pindao to come down from the mountain.
What is it for?"
Li Ding frowned: "Then Ah Shui didn't explain it clearly to the real person?"
Master Ling Feng stroked his short beard, feeling a little irritated inexplicably - he had been growing this beard for several years, but it never grew. Every time he stroked it, it was not long enough and would always be empty. He was very unhappy and always felt that there was something wrong with it.
To harm one's family's dignity: "Haha, that servant did say something, but the words were garbled and not very clear, so I have to ask the old official to explain it himself."
Li Ding sighed heavily and frowned.
Seeing this, Master Ling Feng said with emotion: "If you have any troubles, old official, just tell me and I will help you relieve your worries."
Li Ding showed a wry smile, pondered for a moment, and finally spoke slowly: "Sir, I'll tell you the truth, our village has been haunted by ghosts recently. It's been making chickens and dogs restless, and people are panicking. It's really giving me a headache and distress!"
(By the way, has any reader guessed which character from the Liao Zhai story is going to appear?)