Volume 1: Once Upon a Time in the Capital Chapter 100: Is Honesty Wrong?
Li Xiangru's face became more and more gloomy when he listened, and it could be said that he didn't know anything about ghost hunting. Mo Dawei said that he was born in Taoism, and he can be regarded as a partial branch of the orthodox Taoism of Longhu Mountain, but about Taoism and the like, he only taught some vulgar ghost painting talismans, such as escaping, escaping, turning into fire, and so on. None of the high-level runes had ever been taught to him. He didn't doubt that the blind master was clumsy, and he believed that he wouldn't at all.
Mo Dawei boasted that there are demons and demons in Taoism, and there are people with tongues as bright as lotus, who can break through the heavens and the earth. He knew that in that world, Lin Zhengying's image was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and all Taoism and the like, he knew that it was only from the movie, that is, Maoshan Taoism.
But Mo Dawei doesn't seem to know about these, or he can't. When Li Xiangru asked whether there were ghosts and demons in this world, Mo Dawei, who was annoyed and angry, only used that stick to stop his curiosity. The blind master told him that these were all side doors, and that there were enough people who had learned, so he should go to the group less. Even if it is really a ghost rampant, only those Taoist monks and monks jumped out to help the world, and what he wants to learn is the Great Dao. But as for what the Great Dao is, the blind master just said a few words with an unfathomable face: Heavenly secrets must not be revealed. Maybe it was because the blind master sensed his dissatisfaction, so he popped out a few more words, saying that you will know in the future, and you will learn what you are arranged. If you are not allowed to learn, you must not learn it, and even if you do, you must not indulge in it.
When he met Master Zhou, who was like an immortal, and told him about the righteousness of Confucianism, he vaguely felt what the blind master wanted him to learn. He had consulted the Master about the matter in confusion, and the Master only pondered for a moment and advised him to be patient, and then there was no further information. He really wanted to tell the master a truth that "more skills do not weigh down", but he remembered the blind master's answer, "If you are greedy and chew too much", he had no choice but to give up.
He guessed that he was not wrong, Yan Ruyu was now evil in her body, which made her a little annoyed, so she had to listen to what Yan Ruyu encountered on the road first, and see if she could find some Duanmi before making plans.
He looked down at Yan Ruyu, who was a little unstable in his mood, and sighed in his heart. Still listening quietly to her.
Yan Ruyu closed her eyes and hugged Li Xiangru tighter, as if only in this way could she feel that the stories she told were just stories.
"What happened later?" Li Xiangru asked with a hard heart, "What did you see?"
Yan Ruyu rubbed in his arms, shook his head and said, "I didn't see anything, I didn't dare to look at it, I just closed my eyes tightly." After the shadow shook a few times, I heard Qiu Hedi's exclamation, and when I opened my eyes, I found that Qiu He's face was pale and her body was trembling vigorously. ”
Li Xiangru smiled bitterly in his heart, shook his head and said secretly: Qiuhe will never be just a maid, otherwise how can Yan Jingshan rest assured that Yan Ruyu will come to the capital alone. It is estimated that Qiu He pretends to be a pig and eats a tiger. And this stupid girl is still in her bones and doesn't notice it.
I asked Qiu He, what happened, Qiu He's lips trembled, her voice changed, and then checked herself and shook her head and said nothing, the shadow was gone. That night, none of us dared to close our eyes and fall asleep, only Qiu He's eyes widened and comforted me and told me to let me sleep, she would watch. But how could I still sleep at that time? The two of them stayed up with wide eyes and stayed up until dawn. At dawn, the terrible cries disappeared. But there was still no peace, and the wailing, fighting, and scolding in the city were more terrible than the screams of ghosts at night. ”
Yan Ruyu said this, raised her head, looked at Li Xiangru and asked, "Brother Li, are there really ghosts in this world?"
Li Xiangru's eyes were soft, and he put his palm on her hair and stroked it gently, comforting: "No, there are only some fairies who descended to the earth, turned into snails and fell into the people's homes. He felt that there was no need to tell Yan Ruyu these things, even if sometimes these things were really close to them.
Yan Ruyu said "oh", and continued to bury his head in Li Xiangru's arms suspiciously, and after a while, he continued to tell the unfinished story, saying: "Those people said that there were soldiers in the city, and there were also some ruffians in the market, smashing and looting everywhere, and even a few stones smashed into our guest room. Qiuhe also helped me block some in order to protect me, and his forehead was bleeding. I was so angry that I wanted to take out the whip and go down and kill them. But Qiuhe grabbed me again. It's too dangerous, and there are rioters down there. ”
"We hid there for another day, and we didn't dare to run out. When night falls, it's even more terrifying. Fortunately, that night, we heard some sounds like heavenly sounds, and the bold Qiuhe ran to the window, and saw some fairy-like figures flying around through the cracks, holding long wooden swords in their hands, or Buddha dust, and there was the sound of copper coins colliding with the ground outside, and some immortals shouted, where to escape. Then there were the voices of bitter begging for mercy. Slowly, some monks and Taoists chanted sutras beyond the sound. Before dawn, the terrible ghost cries were gone, and the whole city became quiet. ”
Yan Ruyu raised her head again and asked Li Xiangru: "Is there really a ghost in this world, Brother Li lied to me because he was afraid that I would be worried." ”
Li Xiangru smiled awkwardly and couldn't answer.
Yan Ruyu smiled, but he didn't care, and after a while, he continued: "There was a Taoist in the back, very young and handsome, I found out, he was obviously stunned when he saw me, and then comforted us a little shyly and said that it was safe and okay here, let us practice well." He also told us that as soon as the day dawned, the gates of the city would be opened, and the court would send troops to take over the rectification, so that it would be safe. The man wanted to say something, but someone called out to him, and he hesitated and ran. At that time, Qiu He and I hugged each other and cried with joy, and we both believed that the young Taoist had not lied to us. The next day, when a large number of troops came in and walked neatly on the streets of the city, we opened the window and saw the soldiers in red cloaks and black armor outside, fully armed, orderly and orderly again. Although there are still some fights, they say that those people are in turmoil, and some say that the remnants of the former dynasty took the opportunity to kill the city lord and disturb the people's livelihood. When the riots had subsided, a sergeant was heard striking a gong in front of us, telling us that the thieves had been eliminated and that we could speak in peace. Behind him was a dozen wagons, and there were more than a dozen prisoners in the prison cell, and some people wanted to rush directly into the cart, saying that they were going to kill the people in the cart, crying and complaining that the man had killed his wife and children, and wanted revenge. But they were all stopped by the soldiers and the people around them, and those people threw stones at the prisoner cart, and threw whatever they picked up, until the military master who escorted the prisoner cart came out to persuade them. They said that it was the culprit who caused the riots, and that it was the remnants of the Qi Kingdom. It is necessary to pull to the West Market and behead the public to set an example. As we walked out of the street, we saw a lot of people hugging in a group celebrating the aftermath of the disaster, and we saw a helpless woman holding a weak child in the corner of the street. The ditches in the city were covered with red blood. The lord of the new land was a good man, not only sending troops to patrol and manage law and order, but also distributing food, repairing houses, and arranging shelter for the homeless and homeless...... Many people knelt there and thanked the lord of the city, saying that he was a good official. ”
Yan Ruyu's voice was low and slightly hoarse, she said so many words in one breath, her lips were also a little dry, she swallowed her saliva, and continued: "There is a young general who saw us personally escort us out of the city, gave us dry food, and gave us two horses. At that time, I was very moved in my heart, and I wanted to keep that person's name to repay him well. But he didn't agree, only said that it was their right thing to do. ”
Yan Ruyu raised her head and said to Li Xiangru custouncingly: "Brother Li, if you have a chance in the future, let's pass by there and find that person." ”
Li Xiangru nodded and replied: "It should be so, we can also ask your father to send someone to find him and report this kindness." ”
Maybe it was because he heard Li Xiangru mention Yan Jingshan, Yan Ruyu immediately appeared angry, and said: "Hmph, that old saying just doesn't love me anymore, when I left, he took a concubine again, that person's age is not as good as mine, if you really have a lady and forget your daughter." I don't want to see him again! Let him go and have more sons with his concubines! ”
After speaking, thinking that if Lao Yan really gave birth to a few more sons and daughters, then her status would be gone, and Lao Yan would probably not want her anymore, and he thought of the missing maid Qiuhe, and her mouth was deflated, and she was about to cry.
Li Xiangru couldn't cry or laugh at Yan Ruyu's childish words, afraid that she would be more stunned when she entered the ground, and also afraid that she would want to affect her emotions, and he couldn't resist crying again, so after hesitating again and again, he decided to tell the truth, and said: "How could Lao Yan not want you? You are so cute and beautiful, and having a daughter like you is a blessing he cultivated in his previous life." Actually, your father has always sent someone to protect you!"
When Yan Ruyu heard this, her puffed mouth suddenly loosened, and she asked, "Really?"
"Of course it's true!" Li Xiangru replied without hesitation: "You think, although he has a concubine, but I don't see him have any more children, it's not because of you." ”
"That's his incompetence, huh!" Yan Ruyu said stiffly.
Li Xiangru smiled bitterly, did not make an excuse, and said: "The Taoist priest who rescued you outside your window was arranged by your father, and the young general who gave you dry food and horses was also sent by your father. ”
Yan Ruyu sneered and said, "Cut...... I know that some of his deeds behind his back, may be some capable characters, but you see that he is giggling and nodding his head on weekdays, at most he is just a small role in the branch next to the mountain gate, where does he have so much energy to direct those immortals and people in the army, Brother Li, you lied to me again, at the beginning you also said that there are no ghosts in this world, you are secretly helping my father to say good things, right? Don't think I don't know, you must have had something unsavory with Lao Yan when you fled. ”
Li Xiangru was speechless, okay, it's good to explain something to you, you think I lied to you. But seeing that Yan Ruyu began to talk back like this, I was also relieved in my heart, fortunately, at least it showed that what was hidden in her body did not affect it too obviously.