One hundred and ninety-one chapters, the hall of the treasure wheel
Chapter 191, Baolun Hall
Although the Shen family is not a wealthy family, Shen Shenyi is also a wealthy Confucian businessman. This visit seemed very humble. He thanked Xie Qin and his wife for taking care of their son during this period. As for why his son came to Chongqing to work A guest house waiter, Shen Shenyi explained this -
After graduating from college, Shen Sibao went to Hangzhou Academy of Fine Arts to further his studies. After graduating with a master's degree, Shen Shenyi wanted his son to come back to take care of the family business. If Shen Sibao didn't inherit Sibaozhai, who would inherit Sibaozhai? But Shen Sibao thought Running a calligraphy and painting studio requires sufficient humanistic accumulation, but I am still too young and need to travel around and explore.
So Shen Sibao left and worked in various places, including arriving in Chongqing not long ago. Shen Shenyi didn't know that his son was working as a waiter at Qiqi Guest House. He was very surprised when he heard about it, so he rushed over immediately and claimed to have met the Xie family. The couple felt relieved. They were very nice people and took good care of the four treasures. The four treasures learned a lot of things here that they could not learn elsewhere.
When Shen Sibao answered Zhou Mengzhuang's words yesterday, he first explained Zhuangzi and then answered the question. At that time, Xie Qin and his wife felt that this young man was not simple, and secretly wondered in their hearts. However, the situation at that time did not allow them to pay attention to him. Before they could ask more questions, Sibaozhai's The boss, Shen Shen, came to the door right away. Their reactions were surprised at first, then enlightened, and then the more they looked at Shen Sibao, the more they wanted to laugh, thinking that this guy was quite cute.
Xie Qin used the wisdom of hindsight and said that when he first saw Shen Sibao, he felt that he was not simple. Otherwise, why would so many people invite him back to the guest house? This young man is really outstanding. Being trained as a guesthouse manager is too unqualified. Regardless of whether this is true or not, everyone is just having fun listening to it.
It was a coincidence that Shen Shenyi came to the door at the right time. The Xie family was in a good mood because their daughter's strange illness for many years was successfully cured without leaving any adverse sequelae. How could they be unhappy? That night, the scene was still the same as last night's. The hotel where the banquet was held was held and a private room was booked to entertain Shen Shenyi who came from afar.
The Xie family had a very good impression of the Shen family and their son, and the atmosphere at the wine table was very harmonious. The young couple Xie Xiaoding and Shen Sibao had a lot of whispers. Xiaoding pestered Sibao and whispered about this and that. When he reached a mysterious point in his tone, he wanted to reach out and grab his ears, but Xie Qin stopped him with a straight face, while Si Bao kept laughing.
While chatting at the wine table, Shen Shen asked his son what his next plan was. Si Bao whispered that he wanted to study abroad, mainly to broaden his horizons. Then the others fell silent, each with their own ideas. .
Shen Shenyi pondered for a long time and nodded: "Originally I was not worried, but I see that you have taken good care of yourself during this period. It is not a bad thing to learn more and experience more while you are young. As for where to study, you decide for yourself. Just let me know if you need my help... But what about now? Even if you go to study abroad, you can't leave right away."
Shen Sibao smiled and said: "Right now, I'm still a waiter at Qiqi Guest House. At least I can finish my work for this summer vacation. I can't quit my job as soon as Dad comes. This is not a good attitude."
Xie Qin quickly waved his hand and joked: "Xiao Si, you are too polite. How about you become the manager of the guest house in these two months? Let me take a summer vacation to rest?"
Xie Xiaoding clapped his hands and said: "What a good idea!" After a second thought, he felt something was wrong. He rolled his eyes and said: "Didn't my brother-in-law come to Chongqing? Sister Xiaoxian specially told him to entertain him well, so Sibao and I will accompany him. Let’s go and have fun together. There are so many fun places around Chongqing! Sibao, you’ve been here for three months and you still don’t have time to go out, right? This can be considered work in a guest house, dad, don’t you think so?”
Shen Sibao whispered: "You Fang told you not to call me brother-in-law. The relationship between me and your sister has not been confirmed yet! It doesn't matter if you call a boy that way. The key is that your sister Xiaoxian is tender-skinned and is a girl." The impact is not good.”
Gong Rong nodded and said: "Sibao is right, Xiaoxian didn't say it clearly, so don't stop yelling at brother-in-law... Well, this guy You Fang is really good. If he hadn't come this time, it wouldn't be such a coincidence. Please come to Mr. Zhou to cure your illness."
The meal ended happily. Shen Shenyi did not stay at Qiqi Guesthouse. Coincidentally, he also stayed at Yangzi Island Hotel. He only stayed for two nights. He flew back to Hangzhou early the next morning because of business. Xiaoding Accompany Si Bao to the airport to see him off.
After Shen Shen left, You Fang finished his "things" that afternoon, and returned to Qiqi Guest House with Hua Youxian. Xie Qin and his wife asked about Zhou Mengzhuang's situation with great concern, but You Fang didn't give any clues in his answer. The happiest person to come was Xie Xiaoding. He pulled You Fang and told him that he must go out for a walk these days. He also brought Xiao Si's bag and told him excitedly about Shen Shen's visit, chirping. non-stop.
Now that Xiao Ding's illness has been cured, You Fang originally planned to find an excuse to leave here. It doesn't look like that he always lives and eats for free with 20,000 yuan in his pocket. He is not Xie Xiaoding after all. "Brother-in-law". But it's hard to leave just now. I'm thinking about what excuse to make. Seeing that Xie Xiaoding is in such a high mood, I'll go shopping with them for a day or two first. At any rate, it's considered a treat.
What is the relationship between Shen Sibao and Xie Xiaoding now? Both parents knew it but didn't say it clearly. Young people should cultivate their relationship slowly by themselves. It's not popular to arrange it now. The Xie family's parents were originally worried that it would be difficult for their daughter to find a partner, but now There is no need to worry. For such a beautiful and lovely girl, are you afraid that you won’t be able to marry? But they feel very good about Shen Sibao from the bottom of their hearts. Looking back now, the cutest thing about this young man was before Xie Xiaoding was cured of his illness. , I have always liked her.
The next day, four young people, You Fang, Hua Youxian, Shen Sibao and Xie Xiaoding, went shopping. Knowing what Shen Sibao's family did, Xie Xiaoding took them to Ciqikou Ancient Town, known as "Little Chongqing". .It is a microcosm of Chongqing's thousand-year prosperity. It was called Longyin Town in ancient times. In the early Qing Dynasty, it became a very prosperous porcelain distribution center, so it was named Ciqikou.
The ancient town is adjacent to the Jialing River in the east and is only three kilometers away from the bustling main urban area. The town has an old street that was built in the Song Dynasty and has experienced thousands of years of changes. There are a total of twelve streets and alleys. The ground is paved with stone slabs and most of the Ming and Qing style buildings are on both sides. There are many antique shops along the street.
At noon, I tasted the special flavor Maoxuewang and Qianzhipi in a quaintly decorated restaurant in the town. It was so spicy that Shen Sibao opened his mouth and inhaled, drank beer in big sips, and then continued to eat, in the hot and humid solar terms. Very sweaty.
After dinner, the four of them visited the Baolun Temple, an ancient temple in the Tang Dynasty. This tourist attraction is now quite large and feels its aura. It is full of chaos and disturbances like Chongqing City. Most of the buildings were built in the modern dynasties, such as the foundations of the Ming Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty.
Modern corridor columns, lattice windows of the Republic of China, tile-like hodgepodge halls built in the past ten years, etc. What visitors are most interested in is the Main Hall, which is also the eye of the ancient town. The earth's spiritual axis is exceptionally pure and pure.
This hall is a relic of the Tang Dynasty. The main beam is also engraved with the words "Yuchigong built it". The wooden structure is joined together without a nail. There is a pair of rare Tai Chi pillars in the hall. They are as thick as two people hugging each other and are carved with a coiled dragon.
As lifelike, one cornerstone protrudes from the ground by a few feet, and the earth's energy grows. Another cornerstone sinks a few inches, and the earth's energy subsides. They are only about ten feet apart.
Using these two pillars as the center of the formation, the heaven and earth are guided to move naturally, and the entire Mahavira Palace is actually arranged into a semi-artificial, semi-natural yin and yang evil formation pattern. Is this possible? You Fang was almost shocked!
He has studied the formation of Yin and Yang evil spirits very well, so he can see it at a glance. There is no problem with You setting up the formation with crystal stones and using his spiritual consciousness to run the formation, but how to induce the rotation of Yin and Yang evil spirits in the heaven and earth at the same time?
He has never been able to figure out the most mysterious aspects of this formation. When he saw the main hall of Baolun Temple, he suddenly realized something. No wonder this temple is called "Baolun".
It seems that traveling around the world and gaining knowledge is really important to a generation of earth masters. If he hadn't happened to enter Baolun Temple today and wanted to understand such mysteries, he still didn't know how long it would take him to practice. He
I thought to myself that the ability to operate the formation in this way is still beyond my capabilities. When my skills become more advanced in the future, I must try to practice the magic of the Heaven and Earth Treasure Wheel.
Shen Sibao also looked at the two pillars and the entire hall without saying anything for a long time. I wonder what he was thinking of?
There is actually a well in front of the Buddha statue in the Main Hall, which is covered with a stone drum. Of course, building the well here is not to fetch water. It is a standard Feng Shui well, and it is also the center of the earth for this town, this temple, this hall, and this array.
Only by introducing the agile energy of the Jialing River can this formation be started to operate naturally and invisibly.
There is a legend that this well can lead to the "Nine Stone Jars" in the Jialing River Bay. Someone once threw a duck into the well, and later found the duck swimming out of the "Nine Stone Jars". The legend is just a legend, but this quiet and unrippled place is sealed with a stone drum.
In the ancient well, one can sense the mighty water flow of the incoming dragon in one's consciousness, just like standing at the roundabout of the Jialing River. Isn't it shocking?
You Fang practiced the Jianmu Mind Technique at Chaotianmen and realized the vitality of the two rivers amidst countless noises. There was stillness in the movement but invisible. When he saw this small ancient well in Baolun Temple, he felt that there was something in the stillness.
It moves and flows vastly within a square inch. This is a state that he can only imagine at present, and cannot reach by operating his spiritual consciousness. Now he has experienced it personally, and can integrate his mind and body and be nourished by it.
What's even more interesting is that Yu Fang didn't notice all the wonders in the main hall when he entered the temple. After entering the main hall, he realized that he was so shocked that he couldn't say anything for a long time.
Could it be that the transformation of spiritual consciousness into spiritual thoughts requires the combination of the two and the use of the body as the spiritual pivot to operate such a mysterious thing? He has seen the way to overcome barriers and advance diligently, but his own skills have not reached that level! At this time, he
Inexplicably, I was thinking, if the person traveling with him today was Xiang Yinghua, what would it be like to communicate and confirm?
Alas, why do you think of her again? Don’t you want to think about her again?
Since a few people were traveling together, it was impossible to stay here for too long. You Fang secretly made up his mind that he would come to this place again to fully understand the mysteries of Feng Shui. Interestingly, when a few people walked out of the hall, Shen Sibao With this thought in mind, he seemed to be in a daze and didn't even notice Yu Fang's abnormal reaction.
After walking out of Baolun Temple and wandering around the town, we came to Antique Street, which sells various antiques, calligraphy and paintings, and tourist handicrafts. Of course, it is full of all kinds of antiques, many fake and few real.
With You Fang's eyesight, even if you don't use your spiritual sense, you can basically understand everything by just scanning and touching it. Shen Sibao is also an expert in this area. Don't forget what kind of business his family does. The two chatted all the way, and the two talked very speculatively. Shen Sibao was surprised at You Fang's professional level in cultural relic appreciation, while Xie Xiaoding rushed to explain that You Fang was a graduate student at the School of Archeology and Museology of Peking University. It seemed that Xie Xiaoxian had been lobbying secretly. square.
It can be seen that Shen Sibao's education in this aspect is quite formal, and he always quotes scriptures on any topic he talks about. The little wanderer is a person who has followed both the wild and the upright paths. He has a family tradition of being a martial artist since he was a child. , since I met Wu Pingtong, I have also received formal archaeological education, including his self-study.
If we talk about pure eyesight, people like Xiaoyouzi should be the best. His father is in the "imitation antique" business, and he can distinguish the real from the fake. Most people from serious academic schools have no such experience, unless they are A first-class master like Zhou Xiaoxian is not inferior to You Zuming. Shen Sibao has a family background, and he is a master of the secret method of divine consciousness. He is also good at appreciation, but his style is different.
You Fang is from the Jianghu school, but he talks about knowledge and profession without revealing his identity. Shen Sibao is from the academic school, but he talks about Jianghu and Taobao very casually. The street is quite lively.
The two of them were chatting lively. Hua Youxian opened his eyes and listened attentively, but Xie Xiaoding became a little impatient. He pouted and said dissatisfiedly: "You two are very skilled, I know! I can't talk about all this because I don't understand." Yes?"
Shen Sibao smiled and apologized: "Okay, let's talk about something else."
Then they talked about the authenticity of the antiques in various shops on the roadside, each with its own purpose. Shen Sibao made Xiao Ding happy, and specifically let her look at it first, and then explained it, which seemed to be secretly cultivating spiritual sensitivity. On the contrary, You Fang pointed out the age, authenticity and use of each item to Hua Youxian, making Hua Youxian feel that he was secretly guiding his spiritual sense, just like when he sensed crystals in the Jiangxi mines. clear.
They were laughing and joking, but it was a pity that there were too many fakes and too few genuine ones. The genuine ones they occasionally saw were ordinary copper coins, pottery pots, scattered jade articles, and miscellaneous porcelain from folk kilns. In the end, You Fang and Shen Sibao simply decided to Let’s talk about counterfeiting of antiques and analyze the counterfeiting methods of various fake antiques on the roadside.
Xie Xiaoding was very naughty. After hearing this, he ran into the shop and asked people if the things they were selling were fake. Shen Sibao quickly pulled her back and told her not to act like this.
When several people casually walked into a calligraphy and painting shop, You Fang and Shen Sibao almost invariably looked at the corner of the glass counter, where there was a couplet written in handwriting on silk. Hua Youxian and Xie Xiaoding also couldn't help but notice it. , and frowned at the same time, with a strange expression, as if he felt a little uncomfortable.
This is not an ordinary couplet. Judging from the content and format, it is an elegiac couplet. Buying calligraphy and painting must also be auspicious. Who can buy and hang an elegiac couplet written to the deceased? This kind of thing is actually placed in calligraphy and painting shops, because it is a modern
Handwritten by a celebrity. This elegiac couplet was written by Li Hongzhang to commemorate Xue Huan's side wife, Mrs. Jin, who was also his children and in-laws.
Xue Huan, courtesy name Jintang, was born in Yibin, Sichuan. He was a famous official in the late Qing Dynasty. He served as governor of Liangjiang and also served as governor of Jiangsu. He was once in charge of the trade affairs of Guangzhou, Xiamen, Fuzhou, Ningbo, Shanghai, Chaozhou, Qiongzhou, Taiwan and Tamsui.
After his death, he was given the title of Doctor Guanglu, with the title of Dai, right minister of the Ministry of Industry, and minister of government affairs of various countries.
His historical deeds are very complicated. In his early years, he established Westernization in office, and in his later years he built an academy in his hometown. During the Second Opium War, he advocated strengthening coastal defense, and Beijing and Tianjin should prepare for war early to face the enemy; in dealing with trade affairs, at that time
Within the scope of his ability, he tried his best to adhere to his sovereign interests. But on the other hand, he also colluded with British, French and American troops to cooperate to encircle and suppress the Taiping Rebellion.
Things like elegiac couplets are usually burned after the memorial ceremony. It expresses the feelings to the spirit in heaven and is generally unlikely to be left. If you see this kind of antiquities, it may be that the family of the deceased believes that the identity of the writer is special and deserves to be preserved, or that
Placed in the tomb as a funerary object.
Seeing that Hua Youxian looked uncomfortable, You Fang asked in a low voice: "This is an elegiac couplet to commemorate the deceased. Take a look at it for yourself. How do you feel?"
Hua Youxian frowned and said, "According to our hometown, if you have Yin Qi, you will feel uncomfortable."
You Fang: "Describe it more carefully."
Hua Youxian thought for a while: "It seems like something is spreading out, and even the glass can't stop it. It's like the fallen leaves buried under the soil in winter. There seems to be an inaudible smell."
You Fang nodded: "You described it well. This was taken out of the tomb. It has been unearthed for several years, but it has been kept sealed and was only recently displayed."
Hua Youxian was slightly surprised and whispered: "Is this...?"
You Fang still nodded silently, acquiescing that this thing was stolen by tomb robbers. Using sensors to identify its physical properties, it was an elegiac couplet that had been buried with the owner of the tomb. It should have been unearthed a long time ago, but it was only recently taken out. It can only be
It was stolen from Mrs. Kim's tomb and could not have any other origin.
It appeared in this store and was sold as an antique calligraphy and painting. It seems that the owner of the store is more or less a 250-year-old. He understands the appraisal of calligraphy and paintings but doesn't care much about anything else. This kind of thing is difficult to control in today's chaotic cultural relics market. The owner of the store can totally do it.
He said that he collected it from the countryside, but it was more than a hundred years ago anyway, and no one could tell its origin.
Over there, Xie Xiaoding pulled Shen Sibao's sleeve and said, "This couplet is so weird!"
Shen Sibao explained: "This is an elegiac couplet, written to commemorate the deceased. Looking at the title and signature, it is written by Li Hongzhang to Xue Huan's wife, Jin. It should be something buried with him, and it is tainted with more negative energy.
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Xie Xiaoding: "No wonder I feel uncomfortable looking at it! ...Who is Xue Huan?"
Shen Sibao really knew and explained to Xie Xiaoding in a low voice. At this time, a clerk came out from behind and said, "How many of you want to buy calligraphy and painting?"
You Fang nodded and said: "Yes, I want to buy this couplet. Boss, please set a price!"