Chapter 9 Monk Drinking
This storm doesn't seem to have anything to do with Li Yunshui and Zhu Jie.
The two of them also thought so, but Zhu Xie originally came to his life, and the situation at this time made him a little overwhelmed.
When Li Yunshui came to ask him again what he planned to do in the future, Zhu Xie was silent for a while, and the two of them had nothing to say, so they drank stuffy tea in the room.
At this time, someone knocked on the door, Li Yunshui stepped forward, and the shopkeeper stood at the door, with a flattering smile on his face: "This is Li Yunshui Li Gongzi, right?" ”
Li Yunshui nodded, which was a reply. Seeing the affirmative reply, the shopkeeper quickly turned around and said courteously to the person behind him: "Lord Luo, this is Li Gongzi." ”
The person who came was Luo Weiping, and he smiled slightly: "I have admired the name of Li Gongzi for a long time, and I have never visited him, so there are really rude numbers, there are rude numbers!" ”
"You're welcome, you're welcome!" Li Yunshui let Luo Weiping into the house.
As soon as Luo Weiping entered the door, he saw Zhu Jie, who had already gotten up at this time, and smiled again: "Oh? The master is also there? ”
Zhu Xie folded his hands and bowed slightly, which was regarded as a courtesy.
Luo Weiping sat down, took the tea sent by the shopkeeper, took a sip, and said, "Gongzi Li, Tang suddenly came to visit today, and there is mainly one thing to ask. ”
"Lord Luo is polite, but it doesn't hurt to say it, I must know everything."
"Dare to ask Li Gongzi what his future plans are?"
"Intended?" Li Yunshui was inexplicable, subconsciously looked at Zhu Jie, and handed over an inquiry in his eyes, Zhu Xie saw it, just shook his head, and then lowered his eyes.
"I don't have any plans at the moment, but I want to come to Jiangnan and travel around, which can be regarded as knowledge."
"Oh, I see." Luo Weiping was relieved, and hurriedly struck while the iron was hot: "If you are a young man of Mengli, uh...... And Master Zhujie does not give up, so please move and stay in the Jiangnan Mansion, how about it? ”
Li Yunshui and Zhu Xie have no fame, this Luo Weiping actually calls himself a "lower official".
Li Yunshui was puzzled for a while, but seeing that Zhu Jie's face was as usual, he had to respond: "My lord, there is no merit, I think this is ...... It's still not a bother! ”
"No trouble, no trouble!" Luo Weiping hurriedly agreed, and then said: "Gongzi Li is a distinguished guest, and it is simply an honor for a subordinate to come to me, Jiangnan Province!" ”
"Your Excellency is polite, but ...... I really don't need to, my senior brother and I are originally from the rivers and lakes, and we are white-clothed, we are used to being idle, and we can't live in the high gate, and now we ...... That's good, too! Li Yunshui still refused.
Luo Weiping's face suddenly became bitter, as if there was something unspeakable, and it took a long time to retreat: "Then, Li Gongzi, how do you look at this, it is not a long-term thing for the two of you to live in this inn, if you feel that the lower official is uncomfortable to live in, or ...... Why don't you move to Jiangnan Hotel? ”
"Jiangnan Post House is the best official post in Suyang, which is almost recognized. Half a year ago, it was just renovated, and it was originally a palace prepared for the emperor, but this trip to Jiangnan, he didn't live there. However, the conditions are still very good, much better than this inn. ”
Before Li Yunshui could respond, he immediately added: "Li Gongzi, let the lower officials talk about the friendship of the landlords, this is the honor of the lower officials, please don't shirk it!" ”
Li Yunshui was even more puzzled, and looked at Zhu Xie again, Zhu Xie bowed slightly when he saw this, and did not say anything.
Li Yunshui had no choice but to say: "That's ...... Then it's going to bother the adults, my brother and I...... Appreciate! ”
Luo Weiping saw that Li Yunshui finally agreed, as if he had been amnestied, and the whole person became relaxed and excited, he quickly got up and bowed: "Okay, Li Gongzi, master, then the lower official will go to prepare for relevant matters." In a moment, I'll pick you up. ”
"Farewell, farewell!" Luo Weiping was afraid that Li Yunshui would regret it, so he gave another big gift, and then hurried away.
Li Yunshu and Zhu Xie looked at each other, they couldn't understand what medicine was sold in this gourd, and they were about to discuss it, but they saw the shopkeeper come in again, and said loudly: "Li Gongzi, General Xu Ruoyun, the deputy general of the Tiger Slaughter Battalion, has come to visit!" ”
As soon as the words fell, a man about thirty years old came in at the door, he was tall, eight feet, his face was angular, weathered, and wearing a military uniform, he was really majestic, a general in the army!
Xu Ruoyun stepped forward and bowed in front of Li Yunshui: "The last general, Xu Ruoyun, on the order of his father, came to visit Li Gongzi." ”
Li Yunshui had to come forward to socialize, and the two exchanged a few words, which can be regarded as knowing each other.
However, he only bowed slightly to the bamboo Xie on the side and nodded.
This is actually normal, that Xu Ruoyun didn't know Zhu Xie in the first place, and he only regarded him as Li Yunshui's friend at the moment, and this behavior can be regarded as polite.
However, after Xu Ruoyun sat down, he didn't speak, only lowered his head and drank tea.
The atmosphere between the three of them was slightly awkward.
Seeing this, Zhu Xie got up and found an excuse, and prepared to leave.
Unexpectedly, Li Yunshui took the initiative to introduce Zhu Jie, and Zhu Xie had to sit down.
Seeing this, Xu Ruoyun didn't say anything else, but just euphemistically asked Li Yunshui where he was taught and flattered Li Yunshui's martial arts, and left after a while.
It's just that when he left, he turned around, looked at Li Yunshui with great meaning, and said seriously: "Li Gongzi, my father has always admired young people with superb martial arts. Especially after hearing about the name of Gongzi, I was so excited that I couldn't help myself, regardless of old age and sickness, I got up, and asked me to invite Gongzi to the Tiger Slaughter Camp to meet and talk about admiration. ”
After finishing speaking, as if he was afraid that he would not make it clear, he added: "Tiger Slaughter Camp, waiting for the son at any time." ”
With such a statement, how can Li Yunshui have any reason to excuse himself? Immediately agreed, made an appointment, and watched Xu Ruoyun walk out.
"Senior brother...... A calm voice came, Li Yunshui looked back, Zhu Xie had a faint smile on his face, looked at himself and said slowly: "You...... It's getting more and more famous!
Li Yunshui shook his head and sighed, just as he was about to speak, but he heard the shopkeeper roar loudly: "Li Gongzi, the head of the Jiangnan Weaving Mansion, Lord Jiang Caiyujiang, is here to visit......
Li Yunshui involuntarily looked at Zhu Jie, the smile on Zhu Jie's face immediately disappeared, and a nervous mood gradually rose, and then stood up quietly.
Jiang Caiyu walked in the door and had a polite conversation with Li Yunshui. However, he was not like the first two, although he was talking to Li Yunshui, his eyes glanced at Zhu Xie from time to time, which made Zhu Xie feel uncomfortable for a while, and he was apprehensive.
Seeing this situation, Li Yunshui guessed in his heart, so he got up and said very sincerely: "Lord Jiang is here, my senior brother and I feel very cordial, can you invite your lord to enjoy the light and dine here at noon?" ”
Jiang Caiyu had already put down his posture in front of Li Yunshui, and when he saw his invitation at this time, he was overjoyed, and hurriedly spoke: "Gongzi Li is polite, this is Jiang's honor." ”
Seeing this, Li Yunshui smiled slightly: "Then I'll go and prepare, and ask the adults to wait." ”
At this time, the shopkeeper who was waiting outside the door ran in without a long eye, and smiled and offered courtesy: "Where do you need Li Gongzi's parent-child preparation, the little one ......"
Seeing this, Li Yunshui didn't say a word, stepped forward and pulled the shopkeeper out of the door, interrupting while closing the door: "My senior brother is a member of Buddhism, and he is naturally particular about his diet, so I made a special trip with you to prepare, uh...... By the way, does Master Jiang have any taboos? ”
Jiang Caiyu smiled generously, shook his head, and said again and again, "No, Li Yunshui nodded and closed the door carefully."
Here, only Zhu Xie and Jiang Caiyu remain.
The two of them glanced at each other, both lowered their heads, and the atmosphere fell silent for a while.
Jiang Caiyu pondered for a long time, picked up the tea on the table, drank it slowly, and suddenly said leisurely: "Master, I saw you throw a jade pendant that day, I took the liberty to ask...... What is the origin of your jade pendant? ”
Zhu Jie's face was as usual, and he responded calmly, but his voice trembled a little: "Lord Hui, that jade... I don't know where it came from, but I've been carrying it with me since I was born. ”
"You don't have to be so reserved." Jiang Caiyu stared at Zhu Xie and pondered for a moment before asking, "How can a person like a master shave his cultivation?" Could it be that there is something wrong with the layman? ”
There was a faint mockery on Zhu Jie's face, although he himself probably didn't know how he could have such feelings.
I saw him speak slowly: "I was brought back to the temple by the abbot master since I was a child, and there is no layman to say. In the past 20 years, he has been practicing in the monastery and has never had any contact with the party. ”
"Oh......" Jiang Caiyu replied lightly.
Once again, the atmosphere fell silent.
"So, have you heard about the origin of this jade pendant?" Jiang Caiyu's words were obviously tempting.
Zhu Xie didn't like it, stood up, looked at the flow of people outside the window, and said lightly: "The adults are so interested in this jade pendant, could it be ...... Do adults know the origin of this jade pendant? ”
Jiang Caiyu shook his head secretly, and said, "How can I know what the master is carrying?" ”
"It's just, give the master a piece of advice, that jade pendant...... It's better not to see the light, otherwise it will inevitably lead to death. ”
Hearing this, Zhu Jie's heart became angry, and he suddenly turned around, stared at Jiang Caiyu's eyes, and said word by word: "That jade pendant, I think it will never see the light of day." ”
There was an unknown emotion in his eyes, there was already a little tear, he forced it down, and said with a little choked: "The situation was critical that day, and after I threw it out, I didn't pick it up, and I ...... It's long gone, and I'm ...... It's really ...... It doesn't matter much. ”
Jiang Caiyu seemed unmoved, but still lowered his head.
Seeing this, Zhu Xie gathered his mind, his face calmed down again, and he said in a deep voice: "Without the trouble-causing jade pendant, if you want to come to the disaster, you will definitely not be able to find the little monk." ”
"But my lord, it seems that I know a lot about that jade pendant. But as you said, the jade pendant may be involved in the disaster of killing, but don't be humane to outsiders, otherwise this disaster of killing will not be on the little monk! ”
Jiang Caiyu raised his head suddenly, looked at Zhu Jie, and different emotions appeared in the eyes of both sides.
The atmosphere suddenly became more awkward.
Fortunately, someone knocked on the door at this time: "Master Jiang, senior brother, you can eat." ”
The door was pushed open, Li Yunshui and a few juniors served food, and walked in with a smile.
saw Jiang Caiyu get up and bow to Li Yunshui: "Li Gongzi, the lower official suddenly remembered that he still had official business and needed to go back to deal with it immediately." Let's not bother, we'll meet again another day. ”
After speaking, regardless of Li Yunshui's retention, he left quickly.
Li Yunshui was confused, and glanced at Zhu Xie with inquiring eyes, Zhu Xie was speechless, and sat there lightly.
At this meal, Li Yunshui ate tastelessly, but saw that Zhu Xie picked up the wine jug for the first time and poured himself a few glasses to drink.
Li Yunshui was full of doubts, and he didn't want to ask too much, so he had to let it go.
In a short time, a pot of wine has already reached the bottom.
After all, Zhu Xie is a monk, and he has never drunk alcohol in 20 years, so where is the amount of alcohol? For a while, his face was flushed, and he lay on the table with a "snap", and he fell asleep.
Li Yunshui sighed, carried the bamboo solution back to his room, gave him a brief cleaning, closed the door, and walked out.
As soon as Li Yunshui left, Zhu Jie's closed eyes opened, and the tears in his eyes flowed out, falling on the pillow, and after a while, they were wet.
In the evening of that day, Luo Weiping personally took Li Yunshui and Zhujie to the Jiangnan Post House, and the sincerity of his attitude made Li Yunshui at a loss.
This spacious inn is very luxurious and atmospheric, with all kinds of materials, and it is really a comfortable nest in the world.
At the same time, in addition to transferring more than ten officers and soldiers from the Tiger Slaughter Battalion to patrol their posts day and night, Luo Weiping also found five or six maids from nowhere to serve them.
This unique treatment makes Li Yunshui very uncomfortable, how can he be virtuous, and can he be favored by Luo Weiping and others? Li Yunshui lost sleep for the first time since he left the mountain.
In the other room, Zhu Xie didn't fall asleep, and all kinds of complex emotions gushed out in his heart, extremely complicated: how to go in the future, he was extremely confused.
At this time, a few drunks appeared next to the post house, they were only loud at first, but when they got to the back, they actually fought loudly, and attracted more than ten officers and soldiers standing guard, who stepped forward and reprimanded. However, not only did it not work, but it intensified between pulling and pulling.
The bamboo window leaned against a big tree, and on top of the big tree, there was a man dressed in black, who took out a piece of bamboo from the cuff, blew it into the window, and a green smoke drifted in.
Half an hour later, a few shopkeepers opened the door of Zhujie according to Li Yunshui's previous instructions to see if he had vomited again.
In the middle of the night there was not a single pedestrian on the street, and the drunks were beaten badly, and gradually stopped, and lay down on the road and fell asleep, and the officers and men were also tired from the beating, and walked in groups to the end of the alley, where there was a restaurant that was open all night.
After a while, the sound of punching and drinking came.
At this time, the group carried a large bag made of quilts and tiptoed out of the post house. The leader whistled lowly, and the drunks suddenly turned over and got up, how could they still look drunk?
They stepped forward quickly, carefully lifted the bag, and hurriedly disappeared into the night.
The night was as cool as water, and the sparks were peaceful, as if nothing had happened.