Chapter 32: The Assassin Arrives at Midnight
Falling leaves, the shadow of the moon, the turquoise Jialing River with a bit of elegance, and the boundless, rolling river torrent welcomes. At the beginning, it was extraordinary, and the whirlpool was rolling. Soon after, it silently merged into the river and flowed eastward.
I passed by, standing by the dock in Nanping County, holding a scripture book in my hand, and was depressed. When you make a grand wish in your heart, you are complacent and high-spirited, but the difficulties of reality often make people depressed and discouraged.
It is difficult to go to Shu and it is difficult to go to the sky. At this time, I felt that it was more difficult to enter the office, and it was even more difficult than Qingtian.
Although he had the identity of a township tribute in his early years, what he learned later was the art of the ghost valley. In this era of Confucian dominance, if you want to get ahead, there is almost no other way out except to integrate into it. There is no such shocking work to the powerful ministers, and secondly, the poems are pressed on the mountain of Taibai. Can I only go to the scriptures? Thirty old Ming Jing, fifty young Jinshi, what is the future of this Ming Jing.
After learning that he had decided to participate in next year's Spring Festival, he couldn't do any chores except studying. The monk and the two girls sold the carriage, bought some things for the boat, and walked all the way smiling.
"Your face is so ugly, what's wrong with you?" For Uncle Lu, who was about to participate in the Spring Festival, Tang Xiaoqi was now very low and asked cautiously.
"Hey!" Lu sighed: "I found that it was a mistake to worship Mr. Taibai as a teacher, and it was an even greater mistake to be familiar with his poetry collections. ”
Looking at the confused three, he shook his head and asked, "Is the ship seated ready?" ”
"It's set, two first-class cabins, and daily food, but it's a little more expensive." Tang Xiaoqi was a little excited, but also a little distressed.
I don't know how to turn my brain, but when I got there, what I thought at this time was that the merry little monk could no longer fall into the little nun at night, and his mood was inexplicably better.
"Ha, haha! It's okay, it's okay. It doesn't matter if you spend more money, you two delicate little girls can't live in that smelly room. ”;
The passenger ship goes down the river, riding the wind, thousands of miles in an instant. Walk for half a day, only to see the cliffs on both sides of the river, strange pines and cypresses, hanging in the air and upright, hanging spring waterfalls, during the flying gargle. The forest is cold, the high ape roars, the hollow valley sounds, and the mourning is long gone. Standing at the bow of the boat, the group felt thrilling and sometimes screaming, but no one wanted to miss the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river, and the feeling of excitement.
When I was on the road, I couldn't help but want to chant two sentences, and I shook the folding fan for a long time, but finally couldn't spit out half of the sentence. But Tang Xiaoqi beside him had a pale face, and the one who vomited heartily. Not far away, a well-dressed young man, under the care of two elite guards, held the boat and made peace with Tang Xiaoqiyao.
Tang Xiaoqi's face was pale, and it was very uncomfortable to lean on the body of the road when she collapsed, but she still grabbed the road and put on her clothes. Dead and alive are reluctant to enter the cramped cabin and feel bored. Blowing the wind and vomiting on the side of the ship, even if it is uncomfortable to death, there is always a way to rely on by your side.
One of the guards took out a fine porcelain vase and put it on the tip of the young man's nose for him to sniff, and after a while, he was much more relaxed. Some sympathetic glances at Tang Xiaoqi, sympathetic to the same illness, and couldn't help but come over.
"This girl must be on a boat for the first time, right? The water on the river is strong and windy, you see that it is not a way for her to vomit like this, it is better to go into the cabin and lie down to rest. ”;
Before he could reply, Tang Xiaoqi shook his head desperately. He smiled apologetically and shook his head helplessly.
"Little brother has some medicines here, but after using them himself, he has reduced a lot. If Brother Tai doesn't dislike it, he can let this girl give it a try. ”;
Seeing that Tang Xiaoqi was so uncomfortable that he wanted to die, the other party was gentle and polite, and he would be polite when he was on the road: "Thank you brother Tai for your help, Yangzhou is polite on the road." ”
took the porcelain vase and let Tang Xiaoqi smell it for a while, ignoring her complaining and pitiful eyes, helped into the cabin and let the little nun take care of it, and came back to thank the son.
"Little brother Luo Dianyang, Mianzhou Xichang County Township Gong. This trip is ready to participate in the autumn festival in Luoyang, the eastern capital. I see that Brother Lu has an extraordinary bearing, and he should also be a scholar, this time in Luoyang Qiufu, will Brother Lu participate? ”; The young man asked politely.
During the Tianbao period, the scientific examination emphasized poetry, and if you want to be a scholar and the first must be outstanding. Not to mention the Jinshi and the first, even the Ming Jing has to be picked up and revisited, where can I have the confidence to participate in this autumn festival.
"The younger brother is Gongsheng of Jinshui County, Yangzhou, and he has been away from home for a long time. First go home to visit his parents, and after marrying his wife who has not passed through the door, he will participate in the spring festival in Chang'an. This time, I was not well prepared for the autumn competition, so I would not participate. ”;
I smiled slightly, but I didn't want to lose the battle.
"Haha! There is such a little lady with a beautiful national color, Brother Lu naturally chooses Xiao Dengke and then Da Dengke, and the younger brother here congratulates Brother Lu on his double happiness. This Luo Yang Yang and Luo Gongzi joked with a smile.
"Little brother here also wishes Brother Luo a proud spring equinox, and enjoy all the Luoyang flowers in one day." I replied with a smile.
The two had a good impression of each other and laughed.
In the Three Gorges of Padang, boats cannot be sailed at night, so the boatmen will stay at a gentle return place early and wait for the sky to dawn before continuing on the road. This turbulent green pool, back to the clear reflection, a round of clear moon imprinted on the blue waves, just like a crescent moon boat rippling on the water.
In such a beautiful and pure place, how can you meet two scholars who are like confidants, how can you not enjoy the moon and drink, play the piano and listen to the music, and chant and sing poems. A large pot of braised puffer fish, a few steamed crucian carp, and a few plates of seasonal vegetables, I have to say that the diet of this bow passenger ship is really good. I passed by and changed the cup with the newly acquainted Yang Luo Yang Gongzi, talking about the past and the present, mixed with anecdotes, customs and customs, so unhappy.
Tang Xiaoqi didn't have much energy or appetite, but he had the perseverance to insist on sitting beside him. I introduced her to someone as a wife who had not passed through the door, and I was full of happiness, and I haven't tasted it until now.
The little monk without flowers has a graceful demeanor, which makes people feel good at first sight. The transgression of drinking alcohol and eating meat is considered to be the demeanor of a high monk. Only the bitter little nun fell, pitifully playing the piano for everyone.
The bearded boss of the boatman, and several of his subordinates peeked at Tang Xiaoqi and Luoluo, two delicate and weak little beauties, with full of lust and eagerness.
Seeing that Saturday in the kitchen was carrying a large bowl of fish soup and walked over, Boss Hu picked up the harpoon and walked over unhurriedly with several men with short knives.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I wonder if this puffer fish tastes delicious? You know, it's even more delicious when eaten with skin? Boss Hu asked with a smile, looking very polite.
Wuhua got up and protected the little nun behind her. Luo Gongzi was very surprised, but he was not at a loss, and the two guards stood firmly beside him. Liuzi, who served the fish soup, was so frightened that his hands trembled and almost spilled the fish soup. Only when he was on the way, he took the opportunity to hold Tang Xiaoqi in his arms, and picked up the skinned puffer fish meat with one hand: "The boat boss said that this is more delicious, you can try it." ”
Boss Hu's round eyes blinked, isn't this a fool? The water bandit with a vicious gaze in front of him, can't he see the bright short knife? That fairy-like little beauty, why did she follow a fool.
For the sake of the little beauty, Boss Hu decided to forgive the fool, and said with a lewd smile: "Eat more if it's delicious, and go on the road when you're full." The little beauty in your arms, Uncle Hu will naturally help you take care of it. ”
"I don't know if the ship boss is going to let me eat bandao noodles or chaos. I'm afraid of pain on the knife face, but I ended up with a whole corpse in the chaos, but it took a while to die, and I was uncomfortable. It's really hard for me to choose. ”;
It seems to be very difficult to touch the head when you get on the road.
"Don't be in a hurry, you think about it slowly, Uncle Hu will give you a good time when the time comes. However, this flower monk does not have such good patience, you say that you are a monk and a monk, how can this delicate and beautiful little lady be abducted by you to become a little nun. Is there still the king's law, and is there still the heavenly law! Do you cut a knife and jump down by yourself, or do you want Uncle Hu to help you. ”
Boss Hu has long been displeased with the little monk without flowers.
"Amitabha! Self-harm is a violation of the precepts, and poor monks can't do it. "Wuhua can still fold his hands and call the Buddha's name.
"Break the vows! Commit your mother's precepts. Your grandmother's one, drinking wine, eating meat, hugging a nun is not a transgression! Little ones, cut down that stinky monk for me. Boss Hu was immediately furious.
"Good scolding, good scolding! I've also been looking at Monk Hua for a long time. He clapped his hands and shouted.
Boss Hu rounded his eyes: "It's useless for you to please labor and management, if you don't have a little beauty by your side, labor and management may let you live for two more days." ”
After passing by, he glared at Tang Xiaoqi in his arms hatefully: "Disaster water, since ancient times, the red face has been disaster water!" ”
"If you don't have that ability, don't take a beautiful little lady with you. Little lady, come to the labor and management side, Uncle Hu loves you and pities you, and absolutely no one dares to provoke you. Boss Hu looked at the road with disdain.
A weird smile appeared on his face: "You are wrong, she is a disaster, but it is you who is in trouble." ”
In a few words, a few muffled sounds of "bang" were heard, and several of Boss Hu's subordinates fell to the ground. motionless, with blood flowing from his mouth, eyes, ears and nose. Seeing is no longer alive.
The little monk looked harmless, and he was really ruthless. has a lot of kung fu, but it is much better than his sister Xihua.
The frightened and stupid Saturday suddenly screamed: "Kill, kill!" The fish soup bowl in his hand suddenly fell to the ground, and a knife light in his hand wiped it off the throat of Luo Gongzi on the side.
It's like a chef killing a chicken and a butcher slaughtering a sheep, which is so natural and unremarkable, but it makes people have no way to hide.
No matter how fast the two guards were, it was too late. Luo Gongzi's face was miserable, and a look of despair had already appeared in his eyes.
Liuzi's face was calm, as a heaven-level killer in the dark night, there had been too many times like this. The sight of blood splattering in his throat, he went from vomiting, disgust, and beauty to now numb and calm.
He didn't react until his wrist fell to the ground with the short knife. It's just that I looked at the blood flowers flying in the moonlight in a blur, and I felt very beautiful after a long time.