Chapter 5: The Plague of Witchcraft (5)

The cold winter has arrived, and the team has entered the land of Shandong. Shandong's famous dishes and famous products are all tasted by everyone, one can make Wang Shuqiu eat happily, and the other is that he has also come to Shandong.

Shen Xiluo took the 100,000 taels of silver tickets allocated to him by the prince and used them recklessly, greeting everyone thoughtfully. Zhong Ti rode the benefits of Shen Xiluo, so he naturally worked hard, without any complaints, he originally thought that the drudgery had become a good errand, how could he not let Jinyi Wei rejoice.

What's more, as a housekeeper, he has another plan. Coming to Yangzhou is not familiar with the place, although there are privileges in the hands, it does not mean that you can take root in Yangzhou. After all, Yangzhou is one of the most prosperous cities in the south of the Yangtze River, and you can't just rely on the privileges in your hands, but also find a way to survive here.

In addition to the 100,000 taels of silver tickets in his hand, he also holds Han Ben's old house in Yangzhou, which is located on the main street of Yangzhou, and can open a restaurant or other shop, so that he can settle down; secondly, you can earn some silver, so as not to sit and eat nothing; In case of misfortune and can't return to the capital, the store opened is still a lifelong habitat.

Yang Tear just got rid of the pain of losing her mother, she didn't expect that she and Wang Shuqiu were kicked out of the capital, and she heard early that Jiangnan is a prosperous place, a place with pleasant scenery, and she is still somewhat relieved to be able to come to Jiangnan, but she has entered the age of 20 and is a little worried about her life's events. When the mother dies, who will take care of their lifelong happiness. She hopes to find a happy life in the land south of the Yangtze River.

Cui Wuyuan originally thought that he would hunt in the mountains for the rest of his life, but he didn't expect an accident to make him work for the imperial court. And it was also the brocade guard he hated to become a hundred households. Although the official position is not big, this is something he has never thought about in his life. What's more, the hundred households of Jinyi Wei are enough to make him like a fish in water in officialdom, and officials who are somewhat younger than him dare not speak arrogantly when they see him.

The only thing I regret at present is that last time in order to help Wang Shuqiu listen to Wei Zhongxian's dispatch to capture Xu Kuang's mother as a hostage, although it is extremely unrighteous and bright, it is also very shameless, in order to rescue Wang Shuqiu, he gritted his teeth and did the first despicable thing in Shengping.

If he had the opportunity, he would definitely plead guilty to Mrs. Xu. Therefore, the cavalry he led never disturbed the people, tried not to cause trouble, and bullied others, and nothing happened along the way.

When the team passed through Jinan City, they didn't need to enter the city. Zizhu saw that Wang Shuqiu was not particularly sad even though she had no great happiness all the way, so she proposed to go into the city to take a look at the style of the provincial capital. Shen Xiluo thought about it for a while, thinking that he could also enter the city, first, to make Wang Shuqiu and others happy, and secondly, after walking for so many days, he should rest his feet in the big city, recuperate and recuperate, and rush to Yangzhou in one go. He gave each of the horsemen two taels of silver for amusement in the city, and the horsemen cheered.

Wang Shuqiu sat in a carriage along the way, and there were people begging for food everywhere along the way, and even more corpses were strewn all over the field, full of devastation, which made people feel heartbroken. I usually grew up in the capital, but I have never seen such a bleak scene. thought that everyone lived like her, and at worst like Yang Tear and others, at least they had food and a house to live in.

But now there is mourning everywhere, forming a huge contrast, which makes Wang Shuqiu's heart very uneasy. Is it really as the pedestrians on the road say, the number of Ming Qi has been exhausted, and there will be a disaster of destroying the country? Wang Shuqiu, as a member of the royal family, really didn't want to see this scene and hear these gossips.

But the reality had to make her face all this. Thinking about what happened to me was nothing compared to these poor people. What shocked her especially was that those emaciated adults or children were still alive and well. Although he has no food, he has a strong desire to survive and does not give up his life lightly.

They can be regarded as undignified but resolute, which makes Wang Shuqiu emotional.

She often got out of the car to help the yellow-skinned poor people, although it was impossible to help them all, but how much she could. This made her feel a little at ease, and also did something good for the people of the world for the Zhu Imperial Family, collected some blessings, and hoped that the Mianzuo Ming Dynasty would be successful.

Entering Jinan, it seems that he has returned to the capital. The streets were full of people and shops, and there was no sign of corruption. Rich and know-it-all, everyone chartered a luxurious inn, called 'Qingfeng Shop'. The best of them is, of course, reserved for Wang Shuqiu. After lunch, all the horses went to find their own happiness.

Although Wang Shuqiu only sat in the carriage, after all, she had traveled a long distance and was dusty. After eating, she sat in front of the dresser in a daze, and in the bronze mirror was a melancholy and haggard face.

Yang tearfully knocked on the door and came in, and said with a smile: "It's a pity that I didn't come here and didn't walk, I don't know what famous places to visit here." Zizhu continued: "Yes! Right! Master, let's go out for a walk. I heard that there is a famous Baotu Spring here, go and see it! Yang said with tears: "Baotu Spring? It's a nice name, and it should be worth a look, but don't miss it. ”

Wang Shuqiu couldn't resist the two, so she had to drag her tired body and mind to go shopping with them. Shen Xiluo and Cui Wuyuan also came along, and Yang said with tears: "It's not easy for the three of us women to go to play together, so don't keep following." This is not a deep mountain and old forest, don't worry! Shen Xiluo thought that Jinan City was a metropolis and there should be no danger, so he didn't follow and took the opportunity to take care of the accounts. Cui Wuyuan also found a few good colleagues to drink.

Wang Shuqiu and the other three happily walked on the prosperous street. Inquired about the location of Baotu Spring, and the three of them strolled away. Passing by a large temple, I saw that the incense was vigorous, and Yang said with tears: "It's better to go in and ask for a good sign!" Zizhu smiled: "You don't want to ask for a marriage lot!" Yang said shyly: "Can you only ask for a marriage sign?" I think you're just a little hoof. Wang Shuqiu said: "Sister Yang wants to go in and have a look, let's go and have a look." ”

The three maidens happily walked into the big temple. It was originally the largest temple in Jinan, called "Big Buddha Temple".

There is a statue of Shakyamuni on the main hall, and on the left and right sides are all kinds of Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Arhats. Many good men and women worshipped on the top of the mask, and many monks stood on both sides. Under the statue of Shakyamuni, an old monk is knocking on a wooden fish and reciting Buddhist scriptures.

Yang tearfully said: "Let's go and say goodbye!" The three girls then knelt down on the futon and bowed to the Buddha. Wang Shuqiu prayed: I only hope that God and Buddha will bless, and bad luck will never befall me again, so that I can get rid of the nightmare and return me to a clear state.

A slightly chubby monk in his thirties walked up and said, "Poor monk Zhilian, please ask the three female donors to draw lots on the side." Wang Shuqiu and the other three followed Zhilian to the side of the corner of the hall, only to see another monk respectfully and said: "The poor monk is wise, I don't know that the three female donors can come from other places?" ”

Zizhu said: "What about from other places? The two monks glanced at each other and said intelligently: "That's right, there are two places to ask for signs in this temple. Locals are in the East Wing, and outsiders are in the West Wing. Yang cried: "It's so troublesome to ask for a sign!" ”

Zhizhi said: "This is the rule of this temple. If the female benefactor is afraid of trouble, please go back! Yang tearfully said: "How can you run empty when you come, just follow your rules." Wisdom said: "Three of you, please come with the poor monk!" ”

Zizhu whispered: "It's going to be fine!" Yang tearfully smiled: "Are you still afraid of ghosts in the huge temple?" The west wing room was really deserted, and the wisdom said: "The three female donors are slightly waiting." With that, he closed the door with Zhiren and left.

Zizhu said: "Let's go!" It's eerie and scary! Yang tearfully smiled: "You are just cowardly." Maybe you'll be happy with the big fish and meat right away! Zizhu said: "The temple can have ······" Before they finished speaking, the three of them felt empty under their feet, and their bodies fell involuntarily.