Chapter 301: City God or Mountain God
Seeing his young master open the door, the coachman surnamed Zhang first bent down and arched his hand at his young master, and then pointed outside with a kind smile.
"Back to the young master, this Shanyang City, I am having a temple fair today, and the street in front is not far away, and I can still see some scenes from the window, so it sounds very lively outside the house."
When the young master heard this, he suddenly raised his eyebrows, and it seemed that the sleepiness on his body had been eliminated a lot, and he asked with some doubts: "Temple fair!" What a temple fair! It won't be a temple fair at the mountain temple! ”
The coachman Lao Zhang waved his hand and said, "The young master is joking, the jurisdiction of the mountain god has always been on the mountain, and the mountain temple is also in the mountain!" How can there be a mountain temple in the city? The old slave inquired on the road, and said that there was a city god temple in this Shanyang City, which was very effective, and they were giving the city god a temple fair. ”
"City God Temple! Effective! Wait a minute, I'll go see it too! ”
With that, the young master turned his head and walked quickly towards the house without closing the door.
Lao Zhang raised his feet and crossed the threshold, gently closed the door, and stood in the room with a smile but did not go forward, but stood on the side of the door and waited.
The young master asked with great interest, "Oh? What are the deeds, let me hear about them? ”
The young master pointed at Lao Zhang with some resentment and said, "You...... You old man, stubborn and stubborn, if it weren't for the fact that you have been with me at my house for so long, I would have asked my father to kick you out. ”
Lao Zhang said softly without hurry: "Young master, don't be in a hurry At this time, I heard from the people in the city that this temple fair will take a whole day, your herbs are almost ready, and it is not too late for us to go after drinking the medicine." ”
Even if you saw the battle of those soldiers in Shanyang City before, that is, you chase me within the normal range, you chop me and cut me, no matter how powerful it is, it is those warriors and fierce men who are ten with one as ten.
"Okay!" As the shopkeeper spoke, he put the porridge and sour juice on the tray held by Lao Zhang, and turned to leave.
This Lao Zhang didn't know what skills he used, but he instantly cooled down this bowl of hot soup to room temperature!
Lao Zhang immediately walked over and echoed his young master's words and said: "Yes, it is said that half of the tens of thousands of people in this Shanyang City are here, and I heard that the square over there is even more prosperous, and there is even a storyteller who is telling the deeds of the city god here." ”
Lao Zhang smiled, bent down and raised his hand to make a gesture of please, and said, "Young master, please." ”
Lao Zhang also seems to know the young master's character, and he scolded just now, but now he seems to be reconciled and is not angry.
Lao Zhang gently opened the lid, raised his hand and fanned slightly above the steaming lid, moved lightly between his nose twice, sniffed the smell of the medicine, and then put the lid back with confidence, stretched out his hand to catch the tray and said: "Just leave it to me, you go and ask for a bowl of porridge again, and you want to come with a plate of sour sauce." ”
The shopkeeper handed the tray to Lao Zhang and said, "Okay, guest officer, I'll do it." Then he turned and left.
The lattices are carved with intricate patterns, and through the light gauzy curtains, you can see the scenery looming outside the window, adding a bit of hazy beauty.
The groom stood outside the luxuriously carved railing, and stood silently, unhurried.
Since coming to the bonsai world, Xu Boan has seen this kind of supernatural ability for the first time.
The study room is neatly arranged with bookshelves and desks, with pen, ink, paper and inkstones, suitable for guests to splash ink here, and a thick wooden table not far away, with exquisite cups and snacks.
Lao Zhang didn't rush in, and after seeing that the shopkeeper left, he held the tray with one hand, untied the lid on the porcelain bowl with the other hand, and then gently covered the bowl with the palm of his hand.
"Lao Zhang, go! Let's see what's going on. ”
What a hidden master!
That momentum was a little different in an instant, and when Lao Zhang saw that his young master was not ready to jump off the building, he regained his lazy momentum just now.
The young man also bowed his hand and saluted back: "No thanks, no thanks, you are from other places, then you can stay for a few more days, our city god here often manifests, oh, no!" It should be called the mountain god. ”
"Guest officer, the porridge you asked for is here!" The shopkeeper greeted.
"Okay, young master, the old slave will go." Lao Zhang moved backwards and moved outward, slowly opened the door, and then left.
The shopkeeper also knew that this person was a slave of the master's family, so he asked after meeting him.
The young man nodded and said, "That's right, yes, it's the temple fair of Lord Chenghuang." ”
While Lao Zhang was speaking, the young master had already picked up the bowl of porridge, drank half a bowl with a spoon, and then poured the small dish of sour juice into his mouth, rinsed his mouth, and spit it in the bowl.
Xu Boan instantly understood that this was a decoction that had cooled down!
Then I was amazed.
Lao Zhang gently pushed open the door with his elbow, walked in slowly and said, "Young master, this decoction is here, you should drink it while it's hot." ”
Lao Zhang was still smiling, without the slightest fear or anger, and said with a smile: "The young master is the master of the old slave!" Naturally, the old slave listened to the young master. ”
In an instant, Xu Boan felt that the surroundings of Lao Zhang's hand suddenly became very cold.
Suddenly, a figure turned from the staircase on the side, and in a moment, Lao Zhang took his hand away and gently covered the porcelain bowl with the lid as if nothing was wrong.
Lao Zhang, the coachman, was also a little puzzled, raised his hand to stop a young man who had finished making incense, and asked politely: "Dare to ask this little brother, this is the temple fair of the City God Temple in Shanyang City?" ”
The coachman Lao Zhang looked at the young master's helpless appearance with a smile, smiled, and said slyly: "Hehe, thank you for the young master's favor, the old slave is fortunate to meet a good master like you!" ”
Lao Zhang shook his head and said seriously: "The old slave doesn't know, just now the old slave only cares about buying medicine and doesn't tell anyone in detail." ”
Lao Zhang asked puzzledly, "But...... Where is this temple? ”
Seeing the coachman Lao Zhang, he hurriedly greeted: "Hello guest officer, your herbs are boiled, do you see if I send them in or you will send them." ”
Lao Zhang, the coachman standing behind, first saw the young master's movements, the original rickety back seemed to be straightened up for three points in an instant, and the temperament of the whole person seemed to have a new leap in an instant, Xu Boan seemed to see the scene of Lao Zhang waving a horsewhip with one hand and repelling more than a dozen vicious wolves in the valley that day.
As the coachman Lao Zhang entered, Xu Bo'an's eyes followed him to observe the scene in the house.
Soon, the master and servant came to the square of the City God's Temple.
"You ......" The young master nodded up and down Lao Zhang's hand, and said, "Why are you so confused, why don't you understand, I can't wait to go to the temple fair, because you told me that the city god here is effective,
I was wondering if we could go and ask this city god to see if he recognized the mountain god of the mountain range! Help us find someone! If it really doesn't work, can we ask him to help, help my dad take a look at the problems on his body, and see what to do. ”
After a while, he stood in front of the god of the city god.
Xu Bo'an remembered clearly that the decoction in the porcelain bowl just now was still steaming with a strong steam.
The young master no longer paid attention to Lao Zhang, but strode towards the window on the side, and then lifted the window, stood on tiptoe and leaned out of his waist to look out, only then through the gap in the front house, he saw the grand scene of pedestrians rubbing shoulders on the street in front.
The coachman, Lao Zhang, did not give an inch, and gestured to the young master to go back, and persuaded him: "Young master, you are sick, you still have to drink the medicine first." ”
The coachman Lao Zhang said solemnly: "Young master, your thoughts, the old slave knows, but along the way, we meet the mountain to worship the mountain, kowtow to the temple, enter the incense, see the temple to ask for a signature, sometimes people say that the temple in which place has worked, we are even more devout all the way to kneel and worship the door,
But these days, we haven't heard any news from the mountain god's grandfather! On the contrary, because of this way of eating and sleeping in the open, kneeling and walking, your body has been infected several times, and you finally came to the city to live, young master, you must rest your body before you talk about anything else. ”
In addition to the two rooms with tables, chairs, beds and simple furnishings like a nanny's room, there is also a separate study or living room.
Just when Xu Boan thought it was his illusion, he saw the eyeballs in Lao Zhang's eyes moving slightly, as if he was observing the surrounding situation.
The young man smiled and said, "Oh, you said this temple, there was originally a temple in this place, but later the county lord said that he heard the order of the city god and let this temple be demolished." In this way, the distance between the city god and the people can be shortened. ”
This is the first time Xu Bo'an has seen a master with miraculous skills!
And after Lao Zhang's hand covered it like a lid for a while, the steaming white mist-like water vapor was barely visible on the bowl of freshly fried hot soup.
The interior is quaint and luxurious, with delicate screens, carved beds, and gem-encrusted bronze mirrors all highlighting its high price.
What surprised Xu Boan even more was that there was a suite in this room.
"Ahh This sour juice is not pure, the gargling effect is rotten, what an unscrupulous businessman! The young master complained about this, and Xu Boan knew that this rich and noble family actually used sour juice to rinse their mouths, thinking that it was to replace the effect of brushing their teeth? Easy mouthwash?
As soon as I went out, I saw a shopkeeper walking over with a tray and a porcelain bowl with a tea lid on it.
This time, the young master didn't quarrel with Lao Zhang again, but directly took the medicine, stirred it twice with a soup spoon, and then pinched his nose and directly picked up the bowl and drank it.
The old man asked heartily, "The old man will ask him for some again?" ”
There were also things similar to celebrity calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls, and Xu Bo'an only glanced at them a few times, making him feel as if he was in the elegant collection of literati and artists.
At that moment, Xu Boan saw the difference in the decoction in the porcelain bowl.
Xu Boan could see at a glance that it was the sour juice squeezed from the mountains.
Lao Zhang's expression suddenly realized, and he arched his hand: "I see." Thank you guy. ”
After a while, the shopkeeper came up again, and in the tray he was holding in his hand was a bowl of porridge and a small plate of orange juice.
The first time he saw the furnishings of this house, the word "luxury" came to Xu Boan's mind!
This room is indeed very luxurious, and at a glance, it is full of ancient elegance. As soon as Xu Bo'an's eyes entered it, he felt an air of elegance rushing to his face.
The whole suite is full of the charm and luxury of ancient culture, but the simple dress of this groom is a little out of place with the room.
The young master walked out with his steps.
The young master only glanced out twice, then he couldn't wait to wave at Lao Zhang behind him, and said, "Lao Zhang, come and see, there are really a lot of people over there." ”
The young master picked up the teacup and poured some water, rinsed his mouth again and spit it out, waved his hand and said, "Okay, don't bother, just make do with it for two days, this place is not as good as the Fucheng side." Let's go and see the temple fair first. ”
Lao Zhang nodded, lowered the tray with the decoction in his hand slightly, and said, "Okay, help me put it up." ”
Then the young master asked a little dumbfounded, "What about the temple?" There is a god in this place. ”
If it weren't for Xu Bo'an's careful observation, he would almost feel that he had lost his eyes.
Then he stuck out his tongue and put the bowl back, and said with some disgust: "Why is this medicine getting more and more bitter, and there is a spicy taste, and it still hurts a little when I drink it in my stomach." ”
The young master pursed his lips and complained habitually: "You guy can't count on anything." I really don't know what Daddy thinks, so I have to let you come out with me. Go, go, go down and help me get a bowl of porridge, I'll fill my stomach first, I'll talk about it, I've lost my appetite for the past two days, and my stomach is still hungry. ”
Then, I saw that on the luxurious bed, the young master got dressed in three or two, and walked out quickly while lowering his head and tying his belt.
On top of the bed, there is a soft and delicate silk futon, which is smooth to the touch, and you can't help but want to lie down and enjoy it.
The young master angrily raised his hand to Lao Zhang and said, "Then you don't get out of the way quickly, this young master is in a hurry to go out to visit the temple fair!" ”
Lao Zhang smiled and said, "According to the old slave, the young master is about to heal, so he is a little disgusted with this medicine." That was when we first came to Shanyang County, when the young master was sick, when the first bowl of this medicine went down, the young master said at that time that this medicine was comfortable and tight, so that the young master made your stomach so comfortable. ”
Xu Bo'an saw it when he was in the mountain village, a special anti-hangover medicine.
The young master said with some displeasure: "What did you say? Lao Zhang! You are really becoming more and more disobedient, in the end you are the master or I am the master, which of the two of us listens to whom! ”
Hearing the young man's words at the end, Lao Zhang and the young master's faces changed at the same time.
The young master couldn't wait to interject and asked, "What?" Mountain God, isn't this the temple fair of the City God Temple? And what does it have to do with the mountain god? ”
The coachman's expression was also a little serious, his eyes were focused, and he stared at the young man's lips tightly, as if he wanted to know the answer to the question for the first time. (End of chapter)