"Qingwan, let's go to the wing to drink tea and rest first. We have a vegetarian meal at noon. Let's go with grandma." Mrs. Li waved with a smile. Just now she had made a pious wish to the City God to give her granddaughter a good marriage. I think a good thing has already happened.
Not far away.
Li Qingwan rolled her eyes and said, "Grandma, it's so lively today. I want to walk around the temple. Xiao Liu is following me, so I won't run out."
"Well... well, don't wander around for too long, and remember to be respectful to the City God." Her granddaughter had just passed her twenties and it was time for fun and excitement. Mrs. Li told her and agreed with a smile.
Grandma helped him and moved him into the back room.
After her grandma left, Li Qingwan turned around and left. However, her skirt was in a hurry and she walked around most of the Town God's Temple, but she still couldn't see that person. She couldn't help but feel a little discouraged.
Although Xiaoliu is a servant, he has served her for many years and has a deep affection for her in private. He asked tentatively: "Miss, are you looking for someone?"
The little maid was a little nervous, secretly wondering which young master her young lady had secretly contacted? This was a big deal. If anyone found out, the young lady's reputation would be damaged, and she, the personal maid, would be beaten to death.
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Thinking of this, the little maid turned pale with fright, fearing that she would hear some bad news from the young lady's mouth next moment.
"Well... there is someone..." Li Qingwan turned around and saw the pale face of the little maid. She came to her senses and patted her sweetly, "You girl, you have been thinking about something all day long...
I...of course I won't do anything against etiquette...I just saw a person just now and thought he had an unusual temperament, nothing else."
Xiaoliu took a long breath and patted her chest, "It's okay, okay, Miss, you really scared me to death just now. But it's not good for you to see a foreign man. We walked around for a while, and the old lady should be impatient."
"Don't let grandma come looking for us." She glanced at the young lady and said, "How about we go back first?"
Liu Qingwan's excitement was waning and she nodded, "Okay, let's go find grandma." She passed through the crowd and entered the backyard of the Chenghuang Temple that was not open to ordinary people. Her ears suddenly became quiet. Just when she was thinking that the person might have really left, she suddenly
In a small courtyard, I saw that figure again.
Under the ancient trees, there is a round table. The man is staring at the chess pieces on the table with great interest. He glances at the sky from time to time, as if he is comparing something.
The shade of the trees, the breeze, Can Qi, the tall scholar... Liu Qingwan couldn't walk anymore. She hesitated and went directly into the small courtyard.
The little maid was startled, and suddenly her face turned bitter. She thought that these two people had met after all. Should I follow them in, or should I stay outside and watch? Gritting her teeth, she chased after her. Otherwise, a man and a woman would be alone together, even though they were alone.
It's not good to be seen in the yard.
The man who seemed to be awakened by the footsteps, who was watching the chess game and looking at the sky, turned around, glanced at the master and servant, smiled and nodded, "Miss, we meet again."
He remembers me!
Liu Qingwan was slightly overjoyed and stepped forward to greet him, "I've met Mr. before, and from a distance, I knew he was extraordinary. I took the liberty of coming here to disturb you. Please don't blame me."
This young lady is quite cheerful and cheerful, but she makes her maid look sad. She thinks that even if you mean something, you can't be so straightforward. This is not a free gift.
Luo Guan saw this interestingly and said, "He is just a laid-back person. Miss, you have given me too much praise."
Liu Qingwan took a look at the endgame on the table. She had been studying chess since she was a child. She could tell at a glance that both sides of the chess game were masters. The chess position was dangerous and vicious. Black's defeat seemed to be certain, but it gave people the impression that there was still a glimmer of hope.
She felt alive and even felt dizzy after watching for a long time. She shook her head and looked to the opposite side, "Sir, do you know chess?"
Luo Guan shook his head and told the truth, "I don't really understand. I only know some basic rules."
Xiao Liu couldn't help but pout, I don't understand why you are so deep here? You even changed to watching chess while looking at the sky. Unexpectedly, you thought that you were exploring the sky and observing the sky from the chess. Could it be that this person is not a good person and came here on purpose?
Is this a lie? The lady is his target!
The little maid's eyes widened, "Sir, since you don't know how to play chess, what are you doing here? Maybe you are waiting for someone."
"Xiao Liu!" Liu Qingwan scolded in a low voice.
Luo Guan nodded directly, "I am indeed waiting for someone, but he hasn't arrived yet, so I just walked around casually. The chess game in front of me is a bit interesting, and it seems to correspond to the celestial phenomena. There may be changes around noon. If Miss comes with her family,
You might as well leave early."
Xiaoliu Nana, I didn’t expect this person to admit it directly. This behavior is clearly a liar, but would a liar admit it so simply?
Liu Qingwan apologized, "My maid has been spoiled and offended Sir, please don't blame me. Xiao Liu, go to Miao Zhu to borrow a tea set. I apologize for making tea for Sir."
Seeing that she was unwilling to move, Liu Qingwan frowned and said, "Hurry up and go!"
"Oh, miss, please don't wander around, I'll just come." Xiao Liu hurriedly left uneasy.
Liu Qingwan smiled bitterly, "This girl is really neither big nor small. Please don't blame her, sir. I will discipline her well after I return."
Luo Guan smiled, "Be loyal to protect the Lord, no matter what."
Soon, the little maid left and came back, but she was accompanied by the temple Zhu who was extremely busy in front of him. He took a strange look at the open courtyard door, then quickly took a look at the chess game under the tree, and saw
It was still intact and undamaged, so he breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Miss Li wants to drink tea. There is nothing to entertain in the temple, so please don't be surprised."
He hesitated for a moment, then waved, and the two disciples brought a small table in with their hands and feet. The tea set and hot water were all ready, "Miss Li, and this... Mr., please come over for tea. Don't disturb me."
Got the chess piece."
Li Qingwan thanked her, "I'm sorry to trouble you, but from the look of you, the chess game under this tree seems to have some origins?"
Miao Zhu thought for a while and said: "There is nothing to hide. There lived an expert before this small courtyard. He could predict the fate of Yin and Yang perfectly. He played the chess game himself. Before leaving, he said that within a month, it was best not to
Destruction. What a coincidence, as of noon today, it happens to be January."
He glanced at Luo Guan, "This courtyard was locked before. I don't know which disciple was confused, but it was opened again today."
Luo Guan smiled and said, "When I came, the courtyard door was open."
"Sir, you are joking. Of course I dare not doubt you. I have something to do ahead of time, so I won't disturb you much. Apart from the chess game under the tree, you can just do what you want." Miao Zhu bowed and turned to leave.
Vaguely, I heard the disciple's question, "Master, you just let them stay like this? The master said that this courtyard is not suitable for public use for the time being."
Miao Zhu scolded, "Exalted people act for their own reasons. Today the courtyard is opened to show that those who are waiting for us have arrived. Stop talking and go to work!"
He returned to the front, but only showed his face briefly, then hurried back to his residence and took out a scroll from the hidden compartment of the bed.
First he knelt on the ground and kowtowed respectfully, and offered incense, and then slowly opened it. The scroll was made of silk, and there was a portrait painted with exquisite craftsmanship. After talking about the outline, it came to life on the paper. It can be seen that it was a gentle man with a smile at the corner of his mouth.
Sir, your eyes are warm and restrained, and they seem to be hiding all kinds of colors.
At this look, he looked exactly like the gentleman in the courtyard just now! Miao Zhu's face turned red, he carefully put the scroll away, walked back and forth for a few steps, with a look of hesitation, finally gritted his teeth, and walked towards the chess board again.
Go to the hospital.
When he turned back, Li Qingwan was pouring tea for Luo Guan, with a surprised look on her face, "Is there anything going on at the temple? If it's inconvenient here, we'll just leave."
Miao Zhu quickly waved his hand, "No, no, no, this courtyard is very suitable. You can stay as long as you like." He cautiously glanced at Luo Guan and saluted, "Sir... Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year. The temple has made a fine custom-made product."
I’m a vegetarian, could you please stay for a casual meal?”
He was anxious and full of expectations.
Luo Guan thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay, let's stay for a meal."
"Thank you, sir, for the honor!" said the temple congratulatory man. He bowed again, turned around and hurried away. The vegetarian restaurant originally reserved in the temple was good, but it was a bit casual to entertain the gentleman, so he had to quickly order someone to prepare it.
Li Qingwan was a smart person. She saw the change in Miao Zhu's attitude towards Luo Guan and respected and awed her. However, she didn't say much and just chatted casually with Luo Guan while drinking tea.
Then she discovered that Luo Guan was very knowledgeable and could talk about many things that she didn't know. And judging from his appearance, he didn't mean to show off, but just chatted casually. What a strange man!
She couldn't help but asked one more question, "Sir, I met you. Weren't you in the city before?"
Luo Guandao: "I have only been here for a year, and I temporarily stayed at an old friend's house outside the city. This is my first time in the city.
The first time she entered the city, she met me. Li Qingwan's heart was pounding, and she finally summoned up the courage to ask, "What are your plans next, sir?"
Luo Guandao: "I probably want to go outside and take a look."
He is only here temporarily and will leave soon!
Li Qingwan's heart tightened and she bit her lip, "Although the outside world is wonderful, it is not as peaceful as the city. In fact, from a different perspective, it is not a bad idea to stay."
Luo Guan smiled and could sense the girl's thoughts. He was not disturbed, he just found it interesting, "Maybe, but in this world, most of the body cannot be controlled by one's own will. You can come when you should come and go when you should go. You can't just rely on your heart."
He said this sentence casually, but when it fell in Li Qingwan's ears, she was instantly sure that he was a person with a story. Looking at the other person's bright eyes, she felt that there was something hidden under the bright and transparent eyes.
A deep sea.
But what can be done? Her attitude is already obvious. The other party still wants to leave, so this is a polite refusal.
'He didn't answer and saved my face. He's such a good person...' But even so, Li Qingwan remained depressed and said softly: "My family lives in the east of the city. My surname is Li. There is a big locust tree at the door. If Mr.
When you are free, you are welcome to visit us."
Luo Guan handed over his hand and said, "Thank you Miss Li for the invitation. I will pay you a visit if I have the chance." After saying that, he took another look at the sky, stood up and said, "The weather is going to change. If Miss Li doesn't leave, hurry back to the wing.
Go find the elders in your family." After a pause, he added, "The next step may be a little strange, but as long as you don't go out, you'll be fine."
As soon as I finished speaking, the branches in the courtyard began to sway and the wind started to blow. The sky that was bright just a moment ago also added a layer of haze, making people feel a little uneasy.
"Where are you going, sir?" Li Qingwan hurriedly stood up and looked at his back, her face showing some anxiety.
Luo Guan didn't look back and said calmly: "The person I was waiting for is here." His steps were not fast, but for some reason, he disappeared in just a few blinks.
The wind got stronger, causing the ancient trees to sway, and the doors and windows to make "bang bang" noises. Xiaoliu secretly thought that this person was right, "Miss, it looks like it's going to rain heavily, let's go quickly."
In this weather, getting caught in the rain is no joke. Li Qingwan could only nod, and the two of them quickly came to the wing.
As soon as I entered the door, I heard a loud "boom". The sky was dark at this moment, as if it was dark night, and thunder roared between the sky and the earth.
The two of them were startled, and then the nanny complained, "Miss, where have you been? If it's any later, it will be raining."
Mrs. Li also asked a few questions with concern. Li Qingwan only said that she met a friend and had a conversation outside, but she couldn't help but look outside. At this moment, the sky seemed to have torn a hole, and heavy rain poured down.
to.
In the heavy rain, the chess pieces under the ancient trees were emitting a faint spiritual light at this moment, actually isolating the heavy rain. Luo Guan's figure was standing next to the chess piece with an expression of admiration. His previous departure was just a cover-up. This is where luck and inspiration gather. Standing there
You can see it most clearly here.
"Peering into the divine secrets of Shinto derivation, it turned out to be exactly the same. As expected, the expert... The chess layout had already arrived at this time. I would appear here, or it could be said that the hidden vitality in this chess game led me here.
This place?" Luo Guan is more interested in this person who plays chess, and it would be best to meet him.