Chapter 24 Broken ghosts in the daytime, five steps to become immortal
It was also early in the morning when Jiang Yi walked out of the East Palace with a gloomy look on his face. During the ride on the bullock cart, he sighed from time to time.
Suddenly, the steward said from outside the car: "Sir, that's your friend from the publishing house. Do you want to invite me to ride with you?"
Jiang Yi glanced out the window and saw Zhang Ju's figure walking in a hurry.
The scene of the last meeting came to mind in Jiang Yi's mind, and he shook his head and said, "No need, this man is just like the envoys from the two northern countries. He doesn't mean what he says. I won't meet him anymore."
The steward responded and asked if he would go back home.
Jiang Yi said, "I'm feeling depressed, so going to Fulin Tower will just relieve my mood."
Soon, he gathered with several friends at Fulin Tower as usual.
At first, everyone chatted as usual, but soon, someone noticed that Jiang Yi was not in a high mood and asked why.
Jiang Yi didn't hide anything, and said: "A few days ago, the State of Zhou sent an envoy to ask for employment." When he said this, he sighed.
Seeing them from left and right, they looked at each other.
Jiang Yi said: "A few days ago, Qi State also sent people to ask for employment." After saying this, he sighed again.
Finally, someone asked: "Recruitment is a state matter. It is said to be a good relationship between countries. Why does Mr. Jiang sigh so much?"
Jiang Yi's face showed anger: "The envoys from the two countries looked kind and courteous in every way, but in fact they were all disguises and were actually arrogant. The credentials they submitted had a tough tone and used arrogant words. They were not here to ask for employment. They were clearly from the superior state and the state.
The order of the vassal! However, due to the previous dynasty, our dynasty is weak. Now we want to rest and recuperate, so we have to put up a plaque saying to keep a low profile and be patient in everything!"
When everyone heard this, they all looked sad.
Someone said angrily: "The two northern countries were barbarians who stole the Central Plains China. How can they compare with our dynasty in terms of orthodoxy? Now they are bullying us like this!"
Others said: "It was still because of the previous dynasty. The Hou Jing Rebellion more than ten years ago tore apart the weak appearance of the previous dynasty. Although the emperor clarified the situation, it was still the remnants like Xiao Ji who failed to succeed and failed more than they failed. As a result, Bashu became a
If the Northern Kingdom is taken away, how can we have the power we have today otherwise?"
Someone comforted him by saying: "In ancient times, Gou Jian lived on the firewood and tasted courage. Today, he has great ambitions. Just wait and see in a few years, orthodoxy will surely flourish!"
After talking about it, Jiang Yi was still unhappy.
At this time, several cheers suddenly came from below.
Someone immediately said to Jiang Yi: "Brother Jiang, why don't you go and listen to the music? Recently, there is an extra piece of music, and I think it's pretty good."
When it came to interest, Jiang Yi finally came to his senses: "But the one I didn't hear about when I left that day?"
Everyone said: "Exactly."
Someone added: "If you listen to it, you will definitely like it."
"Go over and listen." Jiang Yi didn't hesitate and just said something casually as he went downstairs, "Why don't you see Zheng Sheng? If he is here, you can comment on it."
Everyone shook their heads and said they had not seen it.
One person said: "I haven't seen him for two days. I passed by his house yesterday and wanted to visit him. I knocked on the door for a long time, but no one opened the door. Maybe he is studying hard in a village outside the city."
Jiang Yi nodded, without asking any questions, and went downstairs with everyone. Under the personal guidance of the shopkeeper, he sat down in the elegant seat.
"Painted Skin? The name is interesting. I've been busy walking around the East Palace these days, so I haven't heard much about it." Jiang Yi sat lazily on the chair and looked towards the stage.
Fulinlou is well aware of the public's preferences. Whenever a wonderful article comes out, he will not only tell stories and compose music, but also arrange several characters to appear and walk around next to them. This is a major feature.
At this moment, there was a man and a woman dressed as scholars and ladies, walking opposite each other on the stage.
As the plot unfolded, Jiang Yi picked up the teacup and shook his head slightly.
He had long been tired of hearing stories about talented men and beautiful women, and he couldn't help but be a little disappointed with the opening part of "Painted Skin". He felt that it was not much different from many legends and legends in the past, in which scholars met beauties and lived together.
As the plot progressed, Jiang Yi still shook his head, thinking he had seen through the subsequent plot——
It's just that the woman came from a wealthy family, and her family came to find her, insulted the scholar, and the scholar kept a date for a few years, or was found to be a descendant of a noble family, or she joined the army and made meritorious service in the Northern Expedition. In short, it was like the Hedong routine for thirty years, and finally she married a beautiful woman
Reunion, feeling elated, and ending with laughter.
Just as he was thinking about it, a man dressed as a Taoist priest suddenly appeared on the stage and bowed his hands to everyone.
In the rapid sound of the pipa, the storyteller talked about the ghost-hunting Taoist who found the scholar and warned him.
Jiang Yi finally regained his energy and sat up a little straighter.
Soon, when it came to the part where the scholar peeked into the evil ghost, the curtain behind the stage suddenly arched up, and a purple-green ghost head suddenly emerged!
Because it was too sudden, Jiang Yi was watching intently again and was startled. He lost his grip on the tea cup and dropped it on the table. Tea spilled all over the table and floor.
The restaurant owner who was waiting on the side quickly came over to apologize and asked the waiter to come over and clean up.
Jiang Yi waved his hand and said it was okay, then laughed and cursed: "What a great idea! You can do such a thing!"
Someone on the side said: "This ghost head is so lifelike that it scares even our talented scholar Jiang."
Someone else said: "The outline of the ghost face weaved out of bamboo was blurry the day before yesterday. How come it is so clear this time? The green face and fangs look like this. I don't know. I really thought it was a ghost coming to the world!"
The shopkeeper replied: "The craftsman who made the goods suddenly became so blessed that he worked all night long. How do you think, gentlemen?"
"Not bad!"
Jiang Yi smiled while stroking his hands, changed the tea, and was completely immersed in the story.
In that story, Wang Sheng caught a glimpse of the evil ghost's true appearance. He was so frightened that he first chased the Taoist priest. Although he found a way to avoid the disaster, he was still unable to withstand the evil ghost's cruelty and was heartbroken.
Seeing this scene, Jiang Yi shook his head and sighed, saying: "The mistake was in the beginning, and it's useless to make up for it!"
The following plot is that the Taoist priest got the news, collected the evil spirits, and then instructed Wang Sheng's wife to ask her to beg a crazy beggar. After the crazy beggar said something, Wang Sheng's chess piece swallowed his phlegm, but the beggar disappeared.
Without a trace, Wang's wife had no choice but to return home. At the last moment, she spit out her heart and revived Wang.
Of course, there are also the final words of emotion about "the world is so stupid".
Finally, after finishing the article, the music stopped and everyone dispersed, with everyone cheering loudly.
All Jiang Yi's friends also praised him. Looking at Jiang Yi again, he was stunned in his chair, with a look of deep contemplation on his face.
When his friend asked, Jiang Yi took a deep breath and sighed: "This piece of painting will definitely make Jiankang famous. The profound meaning in it made me deeply touched. The two envoys from the North are like the evil ghosts in the article. They look polite and courteous."
, In fact, it contains evil intentions, and the current recruitment is just a facade, and blindly giving in is an act that invites disaster, and we must stop it from the beginning!"
Saying that, he couldn't wait to get up and was about to leave. When he reached the door, he suddenly remembered that it was difficult to see the prince at this time, so he frowned and sat back down.
When all the friends saw this, they all came to comfort him, but they did not dare to discuss state affairs too much.
"You don't need to worry, I understand." Jiang Yi waved his hand and suddenly asked, "This article is so exquisite. It must have been written by everyone. I wonder who wrote it? Such people should drink and have heart-to-heart conversations with them.
!”
When everyone heard this, they looked at each other, but no one said a word.
The shopkeeper didn’t know the reason, so he smiled and said, “It’s the work of the Marquis of Linru County!”
"Marquis of Linru County?" Jiang Yi was confused at first, then recalled for a moment, and then asked with surprise, "Could it be the brother of King Nankang?"
"Exactly!"
"This is really..." Jiang Yi was in a daze for a moment, then looked at everyone again, "I remember that you mentioned this article last time."
Everyone chatted.
Someone said: "It was mainly Zheng Sheng who made the comments, and we all agreed. We didn't even read it at that time."
"Hasn't Zheng Sheng not read it?" Jiang Yi shook his head and laughed, "There are huge dangers in jumping to conclusions. I'm afraid Zheng Sheng was too embarrassed to see anyone after hearing this article, so he disappeared for a few days, right?"
Everyone was embarrassed for a while.
At this time, in another elegant room not far away, there was a sudden "crash" sound, as if many objects were swept to the ground, followed by the sounds of quarreling and scolding.
The shopkeeper apologized and left in a hurry.
Jiang Yi took a look and saw a group of people walking out of the private room and leaving angrily.
"That person..." He narrowed his eyes and recognized the leader, "It seems to be Lu Le."
The others looked at it and nodded, saying: "It's really him."
Jiang Yi laughed and said: "This is interesting. Lu Le borrowed the name of his younger brother Lu You. Over the past year, not only has his official career been smooth, but he has also been valued by all parties. Why are you so angry today?"
Everyone laughed and said nothing.
After saying a few more words, Jiang Yi said that his heart had opened up and stood up to leave.
When he got on the bullock cart, he remembered what happened before and called the steward who was accompanying him, so he said, "Did you just meet Zhang Ju on the road?"
"yes."
Jiang Yi waved his hand: "Go and invite him over to my house for a drink."
The steward looked surprised. He thought you would see someone when you came, so he just pretended not to have seen you. Now he invites you again. It must be too fast!
Unexpectedly, before he finished this thought, Jiang Yi poked his head out of the car window again: "Go and ask if the Marquis of Linru County is in the mansion. I will visit you another day."
The steward was stunned for a moment and then agreed.
The carriage moves forward.
A Taoist priest walked towards him. He had a beard on his face, a straight waist, and a mahogany sword on his back.
The Taoist priest and the carriage passed by each other, but stopped and then caught them in the air.
"Gah!"
There was a strange noise, and a group of blue and purple ghost shapes actually formed in his hand, and then he grabbed it and broke it into pieces.
"Hmph! It's broad daylight and ghosts are rampant. The Southern Dynasty's strength is indeed exhausted."
"It's clearly the incense that's manifested itself," the wooden sword behind him suddenly said, "Since you've seen it, why don't you kill the source? If you dare to imagine ghosts, even if they are not evil in the way of creation, you are probably a big villain!
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"This ghost is just the first step to the extraordinary state, leave it to others," Taoist Taoist Qiuxu took a step forward, "A certain family came here to lead the reincarnation of the immortal. That Lu You was deceived by Tianshi Tao's tricks and went astray.
We have been delaying for so long to find this thing for him to wash his body, but we can’t delay it any longer! If it’s too late, we won’t be able to catch up with the opening of the blessed land!” After saying this, he quickened his pace again.
"Hehe, you must have made a mistake," the Taomu Sword let out a high-pitched laugh, "I smelled the aura of Taoyuan above the ghost remnants!"
"What!"
The Taoist priest suddenly stopped and shouted: "Stop talking nonsense!"
He was in a busy city, but no one else looked at him strangely when he roared like this.
"I came from the outside world, how can I be wrong?" Tao Mujian chuckled, "One step is extraordinary, the second step is the foundation, the third step is immortality, the fourth step is to return to the true nature, the fifth step is to the world, if you are in the world, you must have a paradise.
Companion is the Buddhist kingdom of Buddhism..."
"That's nonsense!" Taoist Qiuxu said coldly, "Five steps outside the world, you become an immortal, how can you stay in the mortal world? After the disaster of Taiqing, there are few immortals in the world, let alone outside the world?" After saying that, he took another step.
Mu Jian was surprised and said: "Huh? You don't care?"
"Don't say that there should be nothing in the world, but there is..." Qiuxu Taoist said confidently, "How can a certain family be able to deal with it? Damn it, we really can't stay in Jiankang City!"