Chapter 40: Xiliang - The Queen is waiting
The husband and wife's fairy deer are very well-behaved, and they let the husband and wife fiddle with them, as if they are still enjoying themselves. But Bailu was not so obedient, and it stopped after the husband and wife chased and intercepted it, but it was not at ease, and the two of them were covered in water.
"Little Bailu, can't you settle down a little?"
After tossing for a long time, Bailu finally quieted down, and after some trimming, the husband and wife continued to set off, and the next destination was a neighboring country of Zhu Ziguo, Xiliang Women's Country.
The Western Liang Women's Kingdom and Zhu Ziguo are both countries along the Silk Road, and although there are some detours from there, it is not too far. Due to the frequent trade between the countries, there were more post stations, and nowadays, the two countries can travel quickly through the post stations.
"It's beautiful too."
"yes, it's pleasing to the eye."
Xiao Yu seemed to agree casually, but it was very meaningful, Xiao Yu turned his head, he was looking at her, smiling meaningfully.
"Are you talking about landscapes, or people?"
"Of course it's people, people in front of you."
"Flim Flam."
Speaking of which, this Xiliang women's country is indeed very eye-catching, both the people and the scenery, from the king to the common people are all women, and the men are all passers-by or merchants, and they have nothing to do with the people in the country.
The houses here are tall and gorgeous, the color scheme is soft pink and purple, compared with the golden wall of Zhu Ziguo, this place is more like a fairy palace in mythology, elegant but rich, like a dream.
The post station where Xiliang Nuguo transmits Zhu Ziguo is located on the second floor of a small building next to the central square, from which you can see the beautiful square fountain and the Zimu River in the distance.
"It is said that the king of Xiliang is in love with the monk who went to the west to learn scriptures, and I don't know if he has let go of it now."
"If you are persistent, I am afraid that you are destined to unrequited love."
On the second day of the Lunar New Year, the streets are full of people, so it is not lively. In addition to the women of the middle school who are masked in tulle, there are also many outsiders, and many knights of the Three Realms are issuing summoning orders, looking for teammates who will go to participate in Spring Festival activities or other adventures together.
"Husband, they all say that the spices here are the most famous, the aroma is fresh and elegant, and it lasts for a long time, I want to go and see it."
"Okay, this place is famous for women's things, I don't understand, the lady said to go wherever she wanted."
The largest spice shop was next to the central square, and it was already crowded at this time, almost all of them were foreign women, and everyone picked up many kinds of spices.
"Lady, I'll wait for you outside."
"Hmm."
Although the smell of each spice is fresh and unique, it is still a little strong when all of them are mixed together, Xiaoyu originally didn't like the place where the fragrance lingers, and it is only after these years that he accompanies Xiaozhen to the temple to meditate, not to mention the rich aroma that fills the room.
Besides, most of the people in and out of this store are women, and it is inevitable that there will be some aroma of rouge and gouache, which is even more unacceptable to him.
After a while, Xiao Zhen walked out, holding a small box in his hand.
"Husband, you smell it, it's fragrant."
"It's really fragrant, but in my opinion, the taste is still a little heavier, and I still like the taste of this sachet."
Xiaoyu shook the sachet that Xiaozhen gave him and smiled softly.
Xiao Zhen knew that Xiao Yu didn't like the strong aroma, so he didn't put too many spices in the sachet, just put a few pieces soaked in dew and dried, and washed many times, leaving only the faint fragrance of gardenia petals, and the others were petals that had no smell.
"Your sachet is old, I'll make you a new one when I go back."
"Okay."
As the husband and wife walked as they spoke, they had just crossed the square when they met General Ximen, the personal guard of the King of Xiliang.
"Young Master Yu, Miss Zhen."
"General."
"It's the New Year's Day, but the two young heroes are here to walk around?"
"Exactly, by the way, I bought some New Year's goods, and the story mentioned in the handbook of visiting the love fairy."
"I see, those two young heroes please take care of themselves, but there are many people in the city, please be careful, I still have official business, so I won't accompany you."
"The general is polite, this person comes and goes, stepping up security is the top priority, and we won't delay the general."
General Simon had one of his cronies take the couple to meet the king, while he himself and the others continued to patrol the area.
"Your Majesty, please see Young Master Yu and Miss Zhen."
"Please."
"Yes."
King Xiliang was a very beautiful woman, and her luxurious clothes and delicate makeup made her even more glamorous, but she could still be seen to be a little emaciated and haggard.
"Your Majesty doesn't look good, but is he sick?"
"It's okay, Miss Lao is worried."
"If it's okay, isn't it because of the monk who learned the scriptures?"
"Alas......"
King Xiliang sighed deeply, and there seemed to be a lot of melancholy in his heart.
"Why do you say that Brother Yu has gone through all kinds of hardships and dangers to retrieve the true scripture, and would rather guard the green lantern ancient Buddha to die alone than stay with me for the rest of his life?"
"This ...... The Zen master is devoted to the Buddha, without the slightest distraction in his heart, and he only wants to obtain the true longitude and transform the world, which is impossible to demand. ”
"Even if he obtains the true scripture one day, won't the royal brother come back?"
"At that time, he has already become a high-ranking monk, and naturally he is even more concerned about sentient beings, so he must be here again to preach that scripture."
"After all, can't you ask for it......"
King Xiliang looked up at the sky, a few soft clouds floating in the pure blue sky, and the sun's light was dazzling. After a long time, crystal tears slipped down her face, and before she could hit the ground, they were completely blown away by the wind.
"I've been waiting for so many years...... It's just wishful thinking after all......"
King Xiliang said sadly, but finally smiled.
Xu is an eternal obsession, Xu is completely let go, what her smile means, probably only she knows.
"Husband, you said that His Majesty the King ...... Can you forget him? ”
"Perhaps, if you can't ask for it, why cling to it."
"But it's easy to put it down......
"Okay lady, don't be sad, I believe that Your Majesty will make a choice, she is the lord of a country, and there are still many things that she needs to decide, I believe she will not be stumped by these emotions."
"That's right."
How much perfection there is in this world, there will probably be how many defects, it will never be perfect, and most of the so-called happiness and contentment may be just appearances, just seen by others, just on the beautiful side.
The husband and wife continued to set off, their journey was still very long, and behind them, the tears blown away by the wind flew to the farthest corner of the Xiliang Women's Kingdom, and landed on the exquisite stone of the Seven Exquisite Array.