The oil lamp in the room shook, its wick burnt red.
Empress Sanhua was pacing on the wooden table, not knowing where to go. Suddenly she sat down by the table, her tail naturally wrapped around her feet, and she said to Song You:
"Taoist priest, it was so cold when you practiced today."
Song You was not surprised, Mao Mao always wanted to do something, do whatever he wanted, say what he wanted to say, so he only replied in a low voice: "Because it absorbs the aura of winter and has a calm spirit."
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"what is that?"
"It's a long story."
"Well……"
The calico cat lowered its head and licked its body. It had no intention of listening and just said: "The calico cat only needs to vomit it out on her own."
"Not as good as Sanhua Empress."
"Are you able to cultivate quickly?"
"Some people are fast and some are slow. Even I am sometimes fast and sometimes slow." Song You said, "In the Taoist temple, my practice was quite satisfactory. After I came down the mountain, the world opened up and I traveled thousands of miles a day."
Seeing that the calico cat was already eating, Luo Catou looked at it for a while, and then turned to Song You: "Sir, the temple fair of Yuewang Temple will be held in a few days."
The temple fair of Yuewang Temple is the most influential temple fair in Yizhou. Although it cannot reach several states, people will come from remote places in the state, and some magicians and merchants from outside the state will also arrive.
It can also be compared to the excitement of later generations.
"No……"
Luo Baotou was surprised for a moment, but also felt that it was natural.
"Empress Sanhua..."
The calico cat stared at Song You for a long time before saying, "You don't seem to like them very much."
Originally, when he came to visit his husband in the small courtyard, he would not bring gifts to the Sanhua Empress, but only brought some things to his husband. But by chance one day, he came to see his husband to ask about the nightmare ghost, and suddenly saw that there was an extra one in the courtyard of his husband.
A beautiful little girl, but he had never seen a girl at his husband's house before. After that, he came several times, sometimes he could see cats, sometimes he could see girls, but when he saw cats, he didn't see girls, and when he saw girls, it was the same.
He couldn't see Sanhua Empress either. As time went by, and he recalled Sanhua Empress's charming behavior in daily life, he gradually understood what was going on.
The reason why it is set on the third day of the twelfth lunar month is because the third day of the twelfth lunar month is the rumored birthday of the God Yue Wang. Temple fairs of this scale are no longer limited to the Yue Wang Temple. They just start at this time and are usually postponed.
It will end in the next few days to complete this grand ceremony.
Perhaps it was because of his two lifetimes, or perhaps for other reasons, that he disliked complicated things less and less, and liked simple things more and more. Although the Taoist priests in Fuqing Palace were very friendly, in comparison, he still
I feel that talking to Sanhua Empress is more relaxed and interesting, even if what I say is completely nutritious.
"Isn't it cold in class?"
"How many days will it take?"
"Go to sleep."
Song You already had a smile on his face.
"Then we'll go back tomorrow!"
"Shall we buy a horse?"
"It's very lively." Song You said to Sanhua Cat, "Has Sanhua Empress ever seen a lively scene?"
Occasionally, someone would come here to ask for a piece of talisman, or a consecrated amulet or something. Song You didn't have such consecrated objects, but the talisman was just a matter of drawing a stroke. He would respond to any request, and he could exchange more or less money for it.
Come and buy meat for Empress Sanhua.
"Why?"
The calico cat is thoughtful.
"Tomorrow we are going to help others answer some Taoist questions. This is the reward for being entertained by others for a few days."
No matter how many people tried to persuade him to stay, he would not waver.
During this period, some people can increase their knowledge, some people can make a lot of money, some people can make lifelong friends, some people can meet a beautiful woman or husband, and some people can come and go alone and have their money stolen.
I have been a head catcher in Yidu for many years, and I have encountered many things about monsters and ghosts, and I have also dealt with cases of animals turning into spirits. To be honest, it is not that mysterious. These animals turning into spirits are just more intelligent and can speak human words.
It is already quite terrifying. Without the ability to turn into a human form in the story, it would still be hacked to death by a samurai. At most, it would just beg for mercy in various ways when it was hacked.
"What's wrong?"
"This city is very lively."
Song You's eyes flickered, but he did not explain to Empress Sanhua. He just said: "There are many things that are not seen at the temple fair, such as strange people who can play tricks, exotic flowers and plants, and rare birds and animals. Not only can we see
After a few days of liveliness, you can still buy a lot of delicious food, um, and buy horses and mules."
"Please come in quickly."
"knew."
Song You also had a very leisurely life every day. In addition to often going to Wazi to listen to books, he spent most of his time at home warming himself by the fire, practicing meditation, and chatting with cats. He lived a life in which the stream of firewood was soft and warm, and the raccoon slave and I did not go out.
"Well……"
In the twelfth lunar month of winter, Capt. Luo was still wearing soap clothes and soap boots, but the insides were thicker. His cheeks were blown red by the wind. He was holding a small fish in his hand and skewered its gills with Jiangteng:
"Meet sir."
"You seem to like temple fairs very much."
In fact, there are large and small temple fairs.
"We want to buy a horse?"
"Buy a horse, or maybe a mule." Song You said to her, "In the future, you can travel around the world."
This was the first time he had seen a demon that could take shape.
"Why?"
"the day after tomorrow……"
"ah……"
On the other hand, Izumo and Yingfeng admired him endlessly. They probably regarded him as a human immortal in their hearts. They wanted to follow him and travel around the world with him, but he only said that they were not destined for each other.
Song You suddenly realized that it was already the twelfth lunar month.
Song You has been looking forward to this temple fair for a long time.
Song You blew out the oil lamps and scattered the lights like stars.
"Three days later, the third day of the Lunar New Year."
Another day later, Song You went down the mountain in the dark early in the morning.
"Since you and I are traveling together, we still need to discuss such a big matter with Empress Sanhua."
The yellow plum blossoms in the courtyard are gradually sprouting.
The weather in Yidu is getting colder and colder.
"Sir, if you need anything, just knock on the door."
"We eat meat here every day. You don't like it here."
Song You answered like this and added:
Song You shook his head. No matter how large the population of Dayan is and how prosperous Yidu City is, it is limited by this era. Maybe the residents in the city are not as many as the people who gathered under the landmark buildings of the provincial capital during New Year's Eve in later generations. Maybe they are not as good as during the Golden Week.
Popular tourist attractions receive a lot of tourists in a day, but only this temple fair is truly lively.
Song You opened the door and saw Luo Baotou outside.
Luo Captou followed Song You into the yard and closed the door with his back. He was already very familiar with it. As he walked, he said: "My brother-in-law is idle and has recently become obsessed with fishing. I went fishing for a long time today and it was freezing cold when I came back."
I made a fool of myself, but I only caught such a small fish, no more than two fingers wide, and I dared to take it back and make soup for us to drink. Haha, I just gave it to Empress Sanhua."
"A lot of people have arrived at the Yuewang Temple now, but it's still busiest after the third day of the Lunar New Year." Luo Captou said, "Is there anything you want to buy, sir? This temple market is full of fish and dragons, so I need you to be your guide for me."
Guide? I have a group of people under me who can work as coolies for you."
"I just don't think playing with them is as fun as playing with Sanhua Empress." Song You shook his head, "Besides, you can't eat other people's meat every day."
Sanhua Empress could certainly see the excitement on his face, but she was a little confused about it:
"Taoist, is the temple fair fun?"
"You're welcome, sir."
Walking from early morning to dusk, when the sun set, it was not far from Yidu. Song You thought about it, it was already winter, and it was cold to stay overnight, so he might as well take advantage of the moonlight to take another walk, so he walked back to Yidu in one breath. Coincidentally,
By coincidence, I entered the city just before the city gate closed in the evening. As soon as I returned to the courtyard, a ditty was playing, and I felt peaceful in my heart.
Song You often looked at it under the tree. He didn't know when it bloomed, but he could already smell the fragrance when he got close and took a gentle sniff.
Early the next morning, Izumo and Yingfeng came to look for Song You again. They tried their best to entertain him, but after all, they didn't have the fate they had decades ago. It's not that they were forced to get along like this, but it was just that it was difficult to get married in a short time.
The friendship remains the same as it was decades ago.
"Tuk tuk tuk..."
Sometimes I go out for a walk and see Yidu City in winter, watching people braving the cold in search of life, walking in a hurry wearing single clothes, and seeing that the veil of prosperity falls away when the weather gets cold, and I gain a lot from it.
"We'll see about it then."
"You just decide."
…
"That's not good either."
As he spoke, Catcher Luo took off the Jiangteng and did not throw the small fish on the ground, but placed it on a clean stone table.
"Sanhua Empress."
"How about it?"
"Buying a horse?"
"You are interested."
"Um?"
"right."
From then on, he would bring some gifts to Sanhua Empress every time he came, and Sanhua Empress would ensure that there were no rats in his house and that his food and rice would not be damaged.
The calico cat immediately spoke out, very decisively.
"Hopefully interesting."
Song You only solved the problems for the Taoist priests, and in the evening told Guang Huazi that he would return tomorrow.
In which story does the master not have a boy or girl who is not a mortal beside him and becomes the mount of a spirit?
Naturally, the husband should have one too.
"Why do you say that?"
"yes."
"People who practice martial arts move around constantly and are not cold."
"Then thank the class leader in advance."
"have no idea."
Small temple fairs only attract people from nearby villages or the same county, but large temple fairs are huge. The most exaggerated example is that their influence can radiate to several states. It is hard for future generations to imagine that someone spent half a
I traveled thousands of miles in a month just to burn incense, visit the temple fair for a few days, and then go back in half a month.
There was another knock on the door in the courtyard.
That was the greatest human fireworks of this era.
"How about we go back the day after tomorrow?"
The calico cat was licking its fur and immediately raised its head after hearing this.
Temple fairs are also called temple markets. They originate from religious gatherings. Especially during major festivals or special religious festivals, a large number of believers will gather here. Where there are people, there is business. In this era of traffic congestion and inconvenient shopping, people also have purchasing opportunities.
demand, so some people began to set up stalls at temple fairs to promote sales. More and more merchants gathered, and more and more customers came, forming a virtuous circle. Later, the temple fair was no longer limited to pilgrims, but became a large-scale
The shopping festival has become one of the most lively events of the year.
The bright moon shines brightly on me, and I only walk with the cat.
Song You smiled.
I was surprised that there was a demon in disguise right next to my house, and I hadn't noticed it for so long. But when I thought about it, it seemed unusual for her to appear next to an expert like my husband.
After chatting for a while, Luo Battou was sent away.
I went out for a walk and took a look, and sure enough, as Luo Captou said, there were already many merchants and magicians in Yidu today, and they gathered in the streets and alleys near the Yuewang Temple. It was noisy and lively.
"right……"
"yes."
"It sounds mysterious. However, Sanhua Empress is a demon but not a human being. There is no need to learn these things. You can just regurgitate them as usual."
"good!!"
Sanhua Empress has bright eyes.
Song You stared at her again and again, a little confused.