The hall was filled with red candles and swaying figures.
It was originally a festive scene, but with the coffin placed in the middle, all the joy turned into a strange scene. Even the guests present felt their hearts trembling.
"Worship the heaven and the earth..."
Someone shouted loudly with a trembling voice.
There are three people in the hall, one of them is holding a spiritual tablet, which represents the groom. One of them is supporting the bride in her wedding dress, but the bride's limbs are stiff, which makes it a little more weird.
Song You, Sanhua Empress, and the gray-clothed swordsman all stood nearby, each staring at the scene in front of them. One had a calm expression, one had curious eyes, and the other had cold eyes.
The young lady of the Cao family also stood behind them, with a timid face.
"Two bows to the high hall..."
"Husband and wife pay homage..."
The young lady of the Cao family standing next to the swordsman in gray stared blankly at the scene in front of her, clenching her teeth, trembling all over with hatred and fear, tears streaking down her face, she couldn't stand still and fell to the ground.
The gray-robed swordsman quickly helped her up.
I stood up, but still couldn't stand steady.
"Don't be afraid."
Until the Taoist's voice came from beside me.
This voice seemed to have the ability to calm people's minds. As soon as she heard it, her heart really calmed down a bit, and her fear was reduced by a third. No more, no less, just enough for her to maintain her posture.
It would not cause her to lose the emotions she should have here and now.
"I and my companions will be able to keep me safe, and these people in the hall will still receive their punishment and retribution." Song You said to her in a low voice, so as not to be heard by others, "However, the matter has come to this, and the most urgent thing is to ask your Majesty.
Think about where to go in the future, and if you want any compensation, you can raise it later."
The woman was speechless and did not answer.
Song You also continued to look forward.
I never expected that when I arrived at the edge of Angzhou and Hezhou, the place would already be in such chaos. I also didn’t expect that when I went to the north, I didn’t see monsters yet, but I saw people who looked like monsters first.
The sound of blowing and beating ahead is still there.
However, after the ceremony, the bride was not sent to the bridal chamber, but was pushed into the coffin.
The bride is a dummy, so she has no struggle.
Otherwise, it’s hard to imagine how cruel the scene is at this moment.
"laugh……"
The coffin lid was slowly closed.
The young lady of the Cao family trembled again and her legs became weak. Fortunately, there was a swordsman supporting her - if these two people hadn't come here today, she would have been sealed in the coffin at this moment.
There was another burst of blowing and beating.
The trumpets that were played just now were joyful, but now they have turned into mourning and joy. The connection between the two is almost seamless, but the change is so sudden that it makes people feel uncomfortable.
Immediately, several middle-aged women knelt down in front of the coffin, wailing loudly, as if they were attending a funeral.
The old man of the Ding family came to Song You again.
"Sir, it's time for burial."
"..."
Song You nodded and said nothing.
"Funeral!"
Someone shouted.
It was the same group of people carrying the sedan chair just now, I don't know if they were the foot bearers who were specialized in carrying coffins. They raised the coffin with a shout. But just now they carried the sedan chair through the door, and now they were carrying the coffin out again.
Everyone followed and followed him out.
Song You glanced at the young lady beside him and knew that she would not dare to stay alone in the house, so he turned around and said: "If I can still move, please follow us and meet the high-ranking official who has named me to be buried with you."
If you can't walk anymore, please let my companion stay with you. Don't worry, this companion is very skilled in martial arts and is the number one swordsman in the world today. He will definitely keep you safe."
"..."
This little lady was only ten years old, and she was really scared to the extreme. However, she turned her head and glanced at him, and then stumbled forward.
Seeing this, Song You followed him.
Along the way, gongs and drums were being beaten, firecrackers were blasting, making loud noises, paper money flying, and the smell of smoke filling the air. Along with the unique shouts of the Tie-Tie Gang and strong local characteristics, they passed through half of the village.
"Jasmine is the most fragrant..."
"Hey..."
I don't know how many people were woken up in the middle. The villagers were more or less aware of the incident. At this moment, they all got up, opened the windows and looked outside.
Song You noticed these glances.
Some are very numb, some are purely curious, some are resentful, and some seem to find it novel and exciting.
It wasn't until someone saw the Taoist priest walking at the end, the swordsman and the young lady of the Cao family who should have been in the coffin that they showed signs of surprise. After the funeral procession had gone away, they couldn't help but whisper.
The sound of discussion also reached the ears of the Taoist.
"Didn't you say that the young lady of the Cao family was going to be buried together? Why is the young lady of the Cao family still there?"
"I just said that the Ding family cannot do such a thing!"
"Mostly, it's because I'm afraid of the government."
"The Ding family is still afraid of the government?"
"..."
The Taoist kept his expression unchanged and walked forward calmly.
The night wind blew and the candlelight flickered, making it difficult to tell whether it was smoke or fog.
Gradually we reached the halfway point of a hill.
Song You doesn't understand Feng Shui, so he can't see the magic here, but from his point of view, there may not be any mystery in Feng Shui.
The tomb has been repaired, and the burial time has been calculated. Everything was decided by the master. For a big family like the Ding family, all procedures and rituals are indispensable.
Song You just stood and watched silently.
There was a howling sound ahead, the burning paper money was blown by the wind, and sparks flew everywhere.
The scent of the incense candle is very strong.
"Crack, crackle..."
The sound of firecrackers echoed in the mountains.
According to local custom, after the burial, relatives should put poplar branches on their heads and go home quickly without looking back, so a group of people walked back with lanterns.
The lights in the mountains formed a line.
"gentlemen……"
The old man walked up to Song You again.
Facing the rich man who decided to put the person into a coffin and bury him alive, Song You still smiled and said to him: "Old man, the dummy I made out of grass and trees can't be too far away from me. If it is too far away from me, I'm afraid I will immediately
It will turn back into vegetation again. Based on my guess, it may take a while for Ling Sun and the Cao family's young lady to be buried here together to realize the effect of changing the feng shui. So please go back first and stay here for a while.
, to ensure that the family has peace of mind."
"Oh, thank you very much, sir." The old man saluted quickly, "How dare you let your husband wait here alone? I asked a few young men to accompany you here."
"It's no use having too many people, so please come back."
"..."
When the old man heard this, he was doubtful, but he did not dare to refute such a metaphysical thing. What's more, there was an accident at home some time ago, several people died in succession, there were ghosts wandering around in the middle of the night, and tonight's clear night seemed like the gods were angry.
Thunderbolt frightened him so much that he didn't dare to question it for a moment, so he had no choice but to agree.
"I wonder when sir will be back?"
"Maybe before dawn, maybe after dawn."
"I'm waiting for you sir."
"Please come back..."
"This little lady from the Cao family..."
"The little lady was so frightened that she didn't dare to believe you anymore, so she stayed with us, and then we took her back with us."
"Thank you sir..."
The old man nodded, and with the help of his younger generation, left without looking back.
Only the young Taoist was left present, the confused but very curious calico cat at his feet, the cold-faced swordsman in gray, and the woman holding on to a branch to stand steady.
"Taoist priest……"
"Um?"
"What are they doing?" Cat's voice was soft and thin, and his eyes were clear.
"nothing……"
The young lady of the Cao family stared down at her.
I saw the young Taoist sitting down on the spot, stroking the head of the calico cat, and looking up at her: "Don't be afraid, I am here. The Taoist from Yinyang Mountain, Lingquan County, Yizhou, traveled here, and I met the Ding family.
It's all fate. I'm waiting here now. I just want to see the people behind the scenes. As for the two people next to me, one is the Sanhua Empress, who was once the cat god worshiped by many people on Jinyang Road in Yizhou.
He is a well-known hero in the world, Shu Yifan, and he will never harm any of his subordinates."
"Many...thank you sir..."
"There is also Sanhua Empress."
"Many... many thanks to Empress Sanhua, and many thanks to the hero..."
"..." Song You smiled, "Have you thought clearly about where to go in the future?"
"I have no idea……"
"Although you are young, you are quite courageous. You can think slowly." Song You said, looking into the distance, "But please be quiet from now on and don't surprise the visitors."
"..."
No one spoke here for a moment.
Only the candle in front of the grave was still burning, the flame flickered, and the paper money had not been burned out. Occasionally it was blown up by the wind, and a few sparks came out. The smell of incense candles and wine wafted over in the wind.
From time to time there is the cry of a night owl.
It was already the fourth watch at this time.
About five o'clock in the morning, there was sudden movement in the distance.
The calico cat was the first to notice and turned to look in that direction, followed by the swordsman in gray, while the Taoist seemed not to notice and sat still.
The little lady of the Cao family was cold and frightened, shivering and shivering.
"Puff..."
There was a sound in the air, and a big crow flew over and landed on the grave.
Under the starlight in the sky, several figures came.
The leader can be vaguely seen wearing a robe, with long hair, and a shovel on his shoulder, walking slowly and leisurely. The two people behind him are stiff and strong, following closely behind.
When he reached the grave, he began to dig it.
Under a row of cypress trees in the distance, a swordsman stood with a sword in his hand, showing no trace of murderous intent. The calico cat stretched its neck, with only novelty in its eyes. The Taoist sat cross-legged, motionless, watching quietly. But the people in front of the tomb in the distance were just paying attention.
He was digging into the soil with his shovel, without noticing the people over there.
The newly buried grave was dug well.
The tomb built in a hurry is not complicated.
Dig up the soil above, remove the stone slabs, and there is a coffin underneath.
The two figures behind the man stood still most of the time. Only after the man gave the order, they came over to do some chores that required strength. After finishing, they stood motionless again. They did not look like living people.
Not long after, I saw this man ordering two people behind him to pry open the coffin board.
"hey-hey……"
This man bent over, as if he was moving a corpse.
"Just stay here."
Song You finally got up and walked slowly.
The swordsman followed immediately.
The calico cat turned around and stared at them blankly. When he saw them taking a few steps, he quickly followed them.
It wasn't until the people in front of the grave brought out the body of the deceased grandson of the Ding family, and then brought out the second body, and murmured a few words to the body, and cast the spell without knowing what to do, that they realized something was wrong and whispered "Huh?"
Almost at the same time, the crow next to him also called out.
"Ah~ah~"
The man straightened up immediately and turned to look behind him.
"who?"
He saw the wind blowing away the fog, and three figures, two large and one small, walking towards him in the dark night. The one walking at the front was none other than a young Taoist priest.
"how?"
As the young Taoist walked over, he asked, "Have you discovered that it is also a fake? Or is it that you are wondering where all the souls have gone?"
"!"
The person immediately became alert.
Song You gradually approached, and through the starlight, he could barely see clearly. This man seemed to be wearing a Taoist robe, but it was dirty and tattered. He had a beard and looked quite old. Behind him, there was a tall man
A tall young man, carrying a heavy long knife, and a middle-aged man who is also not short, but whether he is strong or fat, in short, broad and round, holding a pumpkin and iron hammer in his hand.
The Taoist who dug the grave narrowed his eyes and looked at Song You: "Who is the master, fellow Taoist? What does this mean?"