The bamboo forest pavilion that should have been quiet and elegant was dancing, but at this time there were a group of demons dancing. A dozen old or young men were naked and walking around the pavilion. Although it was late autumn and the weather was quite cold, these people had red skin and steaming heat on their bodies, which seemed very hot. They also had a dazed expression on their faces, as if they were drunk.

"This... these guys are not taking drugs, right?" Li Zhang looked at the naked men outside the pavilion and couldn't help but show a shocked expression. He had seen people who took drugs in later generations, and after some of them were taken, he would have a similar reaction in front of him.

However, compared to those who are walking around quickly outside the pavilion, the people in the pavilion are not much better. A group of people on the right are painting with their eyes blindfolded. Yes, they just doodle on the paper. Only then can they know what they can draw?

On the left is a woman dancing in colorful clothes, and there are a group of people applauding around her. However, when Li Zhang looked carefully, he found that the "woman" wearing colorful clothes was actually a man. Even if he was more feminine, some male characteristics could not be removed.

Needless to ask, the man in colorful clothes is probably the legendary Li Zhi. However, seeing the crazy behavior of this group of people, Li Zhang was a little afraid to step forward. This has nothing to do with courage. No matter who sees a group of people who are suspected of being mentally ill, his first reaction is to retreat wisely.

However, at this time, someone in the bamboo pavilion noticed Li Zhang, and it was the man in colorful clothes. As a result, he immediately called Li Zhang and said, "Brother, stay here. Since you have the fate to come here, why not drink a few cups in the pavilion?"

This man in color seems to have a reputation among the crowd. In addition, Li Zhang has a handsome appearance and extraordinary temperament, so the people around him have also tried to keep him. Although Li Zhang felt that these gangs were a bit abnormal, he thought that the other party was probably Li Zhi and Zhao Zhen’s instructions, so he had to bite the bullet and smile: "Li Wei, I accidentally entered the forest, I hope not to disturb the good mood of all brothers!"

Li Wei is Li Zhang's younger brother, the son born to Li Yong and Xuxian. He is more than teenager younger than Li Zhang and is still a child who doesn't understand anything. Li Zhang doesn't want to reveal his identity, so he used this younger brother's name.

When he heard Li Zhang's introduction, the man in the colorful clothes laughed and said, "Haha, that's a coincidence. I didn't expect that Brother Li and Jae Xia are the same clan. Li Zhi, who are all talented men and famous scholars in Yongcheng. Today I came here to imitate the famous scholars of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. I hope Brother Li doesn't mind!"

When Li Zhang learned that the other party was indeed Li Zhi, he was also happy. At the same time, he finally understood what the naked men around the pavilion were doing. It was probably because he had taken the legendary Five Stones. After all, this was a must-have medicine for famous scholars in the Eastern Jin Dynasty. As for the blindfolded paintings, wearing women's clothes and dancing in the pavilion, they were nothing more than just being unrestrained and imitating the famous scholars of the Eastern Jin Dynasty that year.

Thinking of this, Li Zhang was speechless about Li Zhi's idle behavior, but he still stepped into the pavilion to greet each other. Then Li Zhi also introduced several friends around him and invited Li Zhang to sit down and participate in their conversation. The topic they talked about was actually "men and women", so Li Zhi was dressed in women, which was consistent with the topic they talked about.

Li Zhang joined them halfway and had no interest in the so-called chat. His purpose was to be Li Zhi, so he kept looking at the other party at this time. As a result, Li Zhi seemed to be quite interested in Li Zhang. He sat next to Li Zhang and smiled: "Where is Brother Li? You don't seem to be from Yongcheng?"

"My ancestral home is Hangzhou, but my father moved to Luoyang. This time he was going back to Hangzhou to worship his ancestors, so he passed by Yongcheng. He heard that Mangdang Mountain is beautiful and there are many ancient ruins, so he came to visit. However, he didn't expect that he would meet a garden party here and then met Brother Li by chance." Li Zhang bowed at this time, and he spoke pure and official language, which is Luoyang dialect, so he could not hear any flaws even if he pretended to be a Luoyang person.

"It turns out that Brother Li is from Luoyang. I have heard that there are countless famous places and historical sites in Luoyang. I have wanted to go and see it, but unfortunately I have never been able to travel. In addition, Brother Li doesn't have to be polite, just call me Rupei!" Li Zhi smiled again at this time, and said that, and he went to Li Zhang to get close.

Seeing Li Zhi's actions, Li Zhang frowned secretly because he felt that the other party was too close to him, and a man was wearing a woman's clothes and also had his eyebrows on his face painted powder, which really made him feel a little unbearable.

"Well, Luoyang has not been peaceful recently. Some time ago, someone pretended to be a gangster and caused trouble, which made people panic. Fortunately, the court found out that it was a fake, otherwise there might be a big mess." Li Zhang coughed dryly and quietly shrank backward before speaking.

"Hat Demon? Brother Li, have you ever seen a Hat Demon?" Li Zhang's words also attracted the attention of others. At this moment, they also stopped talking about the topic today and asked Li Zhang.

"I did see it a few times. At that time, I thought it was really a hat demon reappearing, but later I found out that it was Manichaeism and other temples that made giant hats made of Kongming lanterns and pretended to be hat demons to deceive people, so I could take this opportunity to preach." Li Zhang turned his head and looked at the others and explained, and at the same time he breathed a sigh of relief, because he finally didn't have to look at Li Zhi's face full of makeup.

"What a pity. If there is a hat demon, there will be a good show. And I also want to see what the legendary hat demon is?" At this time, a man with a thin figure and a confession on the other side said with a pity. As a result, the man's words resonated with everyone around him, and they shouted "It's a pity."

Li Zhang felt a deep heart when he heard this. The people in front of him were dressed in luxurious clothes and seemed to be scholars. They obviously should be the upper-class children of Yongcheng. However, these people did not consider the serious consequences of the hat monster at all. Instead, they just wanted to watch the fun and were a pity that they had never seen the hat monster. You must know that these people are all people who will be admitted to the exam for fame and become officials in the future, but they seem to have no awareness of this at all.

The topic was led to the hat demon by Li Zhang, and these people also asked Li Zhang about the hat demon. In order to get along with Li Zhi next to him, Li Zhang had to patiently tell them about the hat demon in Luoyang. This was also his personal experience, so he naturally spoke vividly. When he heard the wonderful things, these people were shouting, without any calmness as a scholar.

After finally waiting for Li Zhang to finish his talk about the hat demon, these people were still a little impressed and asked a lot about Luoyang. Li Zhang had to answer. At this time, the people who were painting with their eyes blindfolded came to chat together, and the group of people seemed very lively.

It was almost noon at this time. With Li Zhi's order, the servants he brought immediately brought the wine and food he brought. He also took the opportunity to go out to change his clothes and finally washed off the powder on his face. Only then did Li Zhang see Li Zhi's face clearly.

I have to say that Li Zhi, who changed into men's clothing, is indeed very handsome. From the conversation just now, Li Zhang also found that Li Zhi was knowledgeable, especially his knowledge of Taoism. In addition, his family background is not bad, no wonder the Cao family's wife married him.

"Brother Li, I don't know where you live now. How many days are you planning to stay in Yongcheng?" Li Zhi asked again at this time.

"It may take three to five days. I am going to transfer to Yongcheng to travel south, so it will take some time." Li Zhang replied casually. Today he had met Li Zhi and also met some friends around him. It should not be difficult to find out what happened between him and Miss Cao.

"That's great. Brother Li comes from afar. As a native of Yongcheng, he naturally needs to do his best to be a landlord. Today is really a bit hasty. It's better to hold a banquet at home tomorrow to welcome Brother Li, and let Brother Li taste our local delicacies!" Li Zhi suggested again at this time.

"Ru Pei, you are indeed a hospitality person. I have always missed the skills of your chef!" At this time, the thin man just now said loudly, and after saying that, he said to Li Zhang, "Brother Li, you don't know. Brother Ru Pei's father is fond of delicious food. The chef in the family is a famous chef in our Yongcheng. You must try it then!"

When Li Zhang heard this, he naturally wanted to ask for it. He smiled and said, "That's the case, then I'm welcome. I will definitely attend the banquet tomorrow!"

Seeing Li Zhang agreeing, Li Zhi was also overjoyed, and then poured wine for Li Zhang himself. Seeing Li Zhi's actions, the thin man looked at each other with a few people around him, and then lowered his head and smiled secretly, as if he knew something.

Li Zhang also frowned at this time, because when Li Zhi poured wine for him, he also felt a scent of fragrance. I don’t know how much incense was used on Li Zhi? Moreover, even though Li Zhi changed into men’s clothing, his behavior was still awkward, which made people feel very uncomfortable.

In addition, Li Zhang also found that those who took Wushi Powder could not eat hot food. At this time, they all ate some cold food. It is said that after taking Wushi Powder, the internal organs became hot and they had to disperse the calories. Not only did they have to walk, but they also had to eat cold food and take a cold bath. Some people say that the preparation method of Wushi Powder was lost after the Jin Dynasty, but in fact there was no such thing. It was just that the preparation method was troublesome and had great side effects. Many people knew that this thing was harmful to the body, but they were still brave and desperate to take it secretly, such as those people Li Zhang saw.

After dinner, the talk continued to start. The so-called talk was actually based on some mysterious philosophy topics, such as the origin and the end, the existence and non-existence, movement and stillness, one and many, the body and function, the words and meaning, nature and the famous religion, etc. Li Zhang did not study this and was not interested in it, so he did not join. However, at the end, Li Zhi also invited Li Zhang to his house for a banquet tomorrow. Li Zhang agreed again and made an appointment.
Chapter completed!