Li He hurriedly greeted the door, and saw a young man in a moon-white brocade robe, running towards the gate in the dust, with joy on his face. He was followed by a thirteen or fourteen-year-old scholar and a servant carrying a burden.

Li He knew who the person in front of him was at a glance, and said with a smile: "After a two-year farewell, Brother Xia Xian is still as good as before." Congratulations. Brother Shen, why are you here?"

Shen Yazhi, the word Xiaxian, was a native of Wuxing, Jiangnan (now Huzhou, Zhejiang), and Li He was nine years old. Two years ago, Li He traveled to Chang'an and got acquainted with Shen Yazhi, who was stranded in the capital in the first place. The two are like-minded and quite compatible. Later, Li He returned home due to his wife's illness and broke up in Chang'an. Soon Shen Yazhi returned to his hometown, and when he passed through Changgu, he visited Li's house. I came to the door again today, and I thought it was for this year's Spring Festival, and then I went to Chang'an.

Sure enough, Shen Yazhi smiled and said: "Foolish brother is not talented, he studied hard in his hometown, although he has no benefit, but he also wants to try again in this year's spring." Han Gong sent a letter instructing Xia Xian to bring his virtuous brother to Beijing together. Han Gong is waiting for my two brothers in Luoyang, and he will have something to tell you. Please also ask the virtuous brother to pack his bags as soon as possible and go with the foolish brother. ”

Li He smiled: "This matter will be discussed later, let's have a cup of tea first!"

As he spoke, he invited Shen Yazhi to enter the door, and waited for his scholar and servants to come in before entering the main hall of the thatched hut. At this time, Shen Yazhi was asking Li He's mother for peace.

"Xia Xian has seen the old lady, but I haven't seen her for two years, and the old lady is still healthy and kind. Xia Xian was very relieved. Shen Yazhi said and bowed deeply.

Old Mrs. Zheng accepted his salute, and said with her hands in a clasped hands: "Virtuous nephew is exempt, please sit down." You must be tired from traveling thousands of miles, right? Let's have a cup of tea and rest. ”

Li Dalang and Dou hurriedly stepped forward to give Shen Yazhi a salute. They are all younger than Shen Yazhi, and they all call them Brother Shen. After some politeness, Dou took out the tea leaves that were entertained at home and cooked tea for Shen Ya's master and servant. Li He and his mother and brother accompanied the guests in the main hall.

Li He saw that Shen Yazhi was quite thirsty, and said with a smile: "It will take some time for tea, so it's good to quench your thirst with white water first." Brother Shen is not an outsider, and he will definitely not blame Changji for being slack. ”

As he spoke, he got up and poured a bowl of boiled water for Shen Yazhi. Shen Yazhi thanked him repeatedly, not caring about Sven. Cover your sleeves and drink all the half-warm boiling water in one go.

Li He personally poured a bowl of water for each of the servants and scholars who were sitting in the courtyard resting.

Wang Erniu saw the visitors of the Li family and hurriedly bid farewell to Li He. Li He did not stay in vain and sent him out of the door. Back in the main hall, Shen Yazhi was telling his mother and brother what he meant.

"A month and a half ago, Xia Xian received a letter from his teacher. The letter instructed Xia Xian to invite Changji to go with him when passing through Changgu. Xia Xian didn't dare to be entrusted by his teacher, so he invited him. ”

Mrs. Zheng said curiously: "Changji did not participate in this year's township examination. Even if you enter Beijing, you can't apply for the exam. What does Lord Han think, the virtuous nephew may wish to make it clear. ”

Shen Yazhi said with a smile: "Old lady, don't worry, Han Gong will be transferred to Henan Ling this year." Since he is so persistent, there must be a way for Changji to try. It's still important to prepare the bags for Changji to go on the road. It is estimated that it will take some time to get to Luoyang. Meet Han Gong as soon as possible, and the matter of going to the test can also be settled as soon as possible. ”

When Li Dalang heard this, his eyes lit up.

Xi said: "This is great news, I will go to help the second brother prepare." ”

As he spoke, he stood up and was about to go to Li He's room.

Unexpectedly, Mrs. Zheng said: "Wait, let's listen to what Erlang has to say about going to the test." ”

Li Dalang paused and exclaimed: "What else is there to hesitate about such a good thing? Our Li family can count on Changji to shine on the lintel and revive the family's reputation." ”

As he spoke, he looked at his brother eagerly.

Li He was unhurried, took the tea cooked by his sister-in-law, and poured it for Shen Yazhi, his mother, his brother and himself one by one.

Only then did he say indifferently: "Han Gong is kind, and Chang Ji Ming is guilty." In the future, I will come to Luoyang to thank you in person. However, Changji has just recovered from a serious illness and is not suitable for traveling. I am afraid that I will not be able to do anything about going to the test. I am very ashamed to have the expectations of the Han Gong. Involved Brother Xia Xian's detour to the door, he was even more frightened. In order to repay one or two, Changji predicts the future for Brother Xiaxian?"

Li Dalang, who wanted to pack his luggage, screamed in surprise and called for his mother to decide. Shen Yazhi was even more surprised, and looked at Li He a little more probingly.

Seeing that his original pale and thin face is now radiant and radiant, his eyes are more bright and clear. Where is the half of the sickness?

Shen Yazhi, who had thought about it for a few times, hesitated and said, "Are you worried about the villain in Beijing?"

Since Shen Yazhi entered the door, Li He calculated the matter of going to Luoyang and entering Chang'an. The results of Shen Yazhi's examination this time are clearly calculated.

After persuading the guests to drink tea, he said in a calm tone: "It's not that I'm worried, but I'm definitely embarrassed." I've already calculated. Even if I go with you, I won't be able to enter the tribute courtyard. What are you doing with all these things? Brother Shen, you..."

He stopped talking, looked at Shen Yazhi's face and said, "Do you want to know the result of your spring festival this time?"

Shen Yazhi was shocked: "Changji, when will you know those crape myrtle dou arithmetic techniques?

Li He smiled and said: "Of course it's not you, when did Changji deceive people? I am proficient in easy arts, and I can see people's past and future lives." In the past, he was proud of his talents and refused to bow to the world. It's a secret. Now that I understand the truth of life, I simply no longer hide it. If Brother Xia Xian can trust the younger brother, Changji will give you one or two. ”

Unexpectedly, Shen Yazhi shook his hand and said: "Even if you can predict the future, you don't want to know the Tao as a brother." I have already foreseen everything, what is the meaning of life in the world? After many years of hard study, I just want to go to the test. Even if he falls down again, he has no regrets as a brother. At least pass the exam and understand your shortcomings. Make up for it in the future. Changji should not fall into the misunderstanding and delay the good time of life. ”

Li He didn't expect Shen Yazhi to say such a thing, and couldn't help but be stunned.

I can see through other people's past and present lives, but I don't know where I came from. has experienced the world, but he doesn't know where his soul goes. The direction of life is guided by one's own will. Mortals don't want to worry about the future, so they are brave enough to break through. Why should I be mediocre and cautious every step of the way? Is this the real purpose of my coming to the world? I want to understand the proverbs in my memory, and smile slightly.

"Brother Xia Xian is wise and wise, and Changji is not as good as him. If you are suitable, you should treat it as if Changji didn't say it. Drink tea, drink tea. ”

Li He's expression did not escape Shen Yazhi's eyes. saw that he went from stunned to confused, and gradually became clear. And seeing that he humbly approved of his words, he thought that he was persuaded by himself, and he was secretly rejoicing. I didn't have time to drink tea, and I didn't care about humility.

Hurriedly said: "In this case, why don't you pack your bags and go with your brother? ”

Li He smiled: "Brother Xia Xian doesn't have to worry about the younger brother. Although you are one step ahead, Changji still has unfinished business to deal with. When everything is worry-free, Changji will go to Luoyang to visit Han Gong. ”

As he spoke, he stood up, ignoring the dumbfounded Shen Yazhi, and came to the kitchen outside the courtyard.

smiled at the sister-in-law who was busy working under the stove: "Sister-in-law, let's make braised roe deer meat for the guests for lunch! ”

Dou Shi hurriedly said: "The second brother is stunned. The gentleman is far away from cooking, how can you be a scholar, how can you do a woman's business. It is important to accompany the guests, and I am enough to cook the sister-in-law. ”

Li He didn't listen to Dou's words, and picked up the vegetables prepared by Dou and picked them up.

He smiled and said: "A gentleman is also a human being, and he also needs food, clothing, shelter and transportation." If you can't support yourself, what kind of gentleman is you? Since Changji wants to start from the Qi family, he needs to work hard in everything. Sister-in-law, don't need to persuade me, how to act, I have my own calculations in my heart. ”

Seeing Li He's resolute attitude, Dou didn't persuade him anymore, and the uncle and sister-in-law were busy in the kitchen with the lunch of the guests.

Shen Yazhi stood up again in the main hall, bowed deeply to the old lady, and said, "Old lady, I haven't seen you for two years, how did Changji's temperament become so casual. This is not in keeping with Confucian teachings! Your old man should admonish him no matter what. Han Gong was already paving the way for him, so he gave up, not to mention his own talent, but also to live up to Han Gong's high expectations. It's really a tyrannical thing. ”

Old Mrs. Zheng got up and helped Shen Yazhi up, and said calmly: "Since Erlang has succeeded, it is inconvenient for the old man to say more. Let him go! The career is difficult and dangerous, and for Erlang, giving up may not be a blessing. Although the old body has not seen much, he also knows that peace is a blessing. Nothing else is an extravagant expectation. Virtuous nephews don't have to be persuaded hard. ”

Li Dalang hurriedly said: "Mother, Erlang is young and talented, wouldn't it be a pity to give up in vain." Even if the father has knowledge underground, he will not agree. ”

The old lady stared deeply at her eldest son and said meaningfully: "Da Lang, I know your mind for my mother." It's just that when you returned home yesterday, you didn't personally experience the immediate pain of Changji almost going west. For your mother, you and your father get together less and leave more, but in the end they still can't accompany each other to the end of their lives. When I get old, I really don't want to suffer from life and separation. Wishing for a son to become a dragon is the wish of parents all over the world. For the mother, I also hope that Changji can make achievements in his career. But in life, everything is done according to one's own will. Since Nagayoshi is unwilling to go down this road. As the eldest brother of his mother, he should not be forced to run around for his family. You must not show your earnest intentions in front of him, and everything will be at ease with what happens. Do you know the way?"

The mother's tone gradually became serious, and Li Dalang hurriedly bowed down.

Shen Yazhi still didn't give up, and wanted to persuade him. But the old lady waved her hand to stop him, and asked him about his family affairs and what he had seen and heard. Shen Yazhi saw that the old lady had made up her mind, and in desperation, she had no choice but to answer them one by one.

When it was time for lunch, Li He and his sister-in-law brought the dishes to the table.

apologized to Shen Yazhi: "The humble house is simple, and the family is poor. can't treat each other with a feast, and I hope that the virtuous brother will forgive me. ”

Shen Yazhiben was speechless by Li He's actions. I saw that his speech was natural, and there was no shame in the slightest. Hurriedly thanked him humbly.

Li He brought the food to the table, and personally delivered the food to the scholar servants who ate in the courtyard before returning to the seat to accompany the guests.

After lunch, Shen Yazhi hurried away and asked everyone in the Li family to resign. Li He sent him to the entrance of the village, and Fang handed him farewell.

After sending off his friends, Li He still went to the mountains to collect medicine. I didn't return until dark.

After dinner, when the night is getting deeper, the bright moon is higher above the east mountain. Li He took off his green robe and tightened his sleeves. He took out Neidan from his arms again and glanced at it lightly. Seeing that the blood-red inner pill was not only black, but also faintly covered with a layer of luster Buddha light. Li He couldn't help but slightly curl the corners of his mouth, and put Neidan into his arms again. When he went out of the house to his relatives, he said that he would go hunting in the mountains, and without waiting for his mother and brother's instructions, he floated out of the house.

Rushed all the way to the lonely peak in the southwest, and just climbed to the top of the dense forest. I heard the slightest loud noise, and occasionally the sound of trees being knocked down.

Li He jumped up and shouted: "Bold demons, dare to destroy the living beings." ”

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