Chapter 289 Talking in the market, talking about the daughter country
Chapter 289: Talking about books in the market and talking about the country of women
In the market, the two of them lost interest after only shopping for half a day. However, when they were about to return, a crowd of people and the sound coming from the corner of the street made them startled.
"At dawn the next day, Tang Xuanzang and his disciples thanked their master, left the village, climbed on their saddles and horses again, and followed the road westward. After not going thirty or forty miles, looking at the boundary monument, they actually reached the territory of the Western Liang Women's Kingdom. If Let’s talk about what’s so magical about this Western Liang Women’s Kingdom, and we’ll explain it tomorrow… Bang!”
"Master Shen, Master Shen, listen, this lecturer is talking about the Journey to the West that you usually talk about!"
Shen Tang also nodded in great surprise. Indeed, the chapter he just listened to was about the disaster in Zimuhe River. What surprised him even more was that what the storyteller said was very similar to the later Journey to the West. Obviously, although it was born out of the Tang Tripitaka's poetry and poetry, it was more catchy, and it also included Sun Wukong and several other disciples.
"My father-in-law, are you talking about Tang Sanzang's study of Buddhist scriptures?" Out of curiosity, Shen Tang walked through the crowd and asked the old man who was packing up the sundries.
When the old man heard the words, he smiled and said, "Haha, what the little old man said is exactly the adapted version of Tripitaka's poems about seeking scriptures, and added some legends and stories. Speaking of it, many people were more interested, and it also made it more interesting. The little old man earns some money to live on."
Shen Tang nodded. The Journey to the West written by Wu Chengen in later generations was actually a collection of many storytellers' teachings and was finally integrated. Therefore, it is surprising that this old man can tell a Journey to the West similar to that of later generations. , but it’s not that strange.
"Sir Shen, how about you talk about the previous chapter here?" Wu Linyue on the side blinked, curious, "Yesterday, my lord seemed to have mentioned something about the Western Liang Women's Kingdom, but today my lord has not given it to me yet. Let's start the lecture. I just want to take this opportunity to talk about a chapter and let the old man hear how it is different from what he said."
"Oh? Does this young master also know other versions of Journey to the West?" the storyteller asked curiously.
Looking at the curious gaze of the old man, Shen Tang's heart moved slightly. These four masterpieces are also a piece of splendid culture in Chinese history. If he could step in and give the storyteller some pointers, I wonder if Journey to the West would be the first to go. Available.
"This father-in-law asked me to borrow precious land and tell me about the previous chapter..."
Originally, Wulin Dayue thought that Shen Tang would not agree. After all, his status was not suitable for doing these things. But unexpectedly, Shen Tang actually agreed.
"Is it because of myself?" Wu Lin Dayue opened her eyes wide, with an inexplicable color in her sight.
"Haha, the young master is able to lend me this humble land. It's my luck. How can I be wrong?" After saying that, he put Xingmu on the table and stepped aside!
Seeing that the storyteller had changed from the usual father-in-law to the young master now, everyone below couldn't help but make a noise. Some people were looking forward to it, while others were naturally doubtful. However, all this happened amidst the sound of Xing Mu, It calmed down.
Shen Tang was naturally very familiar with the chapter of the Daughter Kingdom, and even felt a little regretful for the beautiful King of the Daughter Kingdom...
What Shen Tang said attracted everyone in just a moment. Even the storyteller on the side secretly admired it. Compared to Shen Tang's lecture, his was obviously more boring.
Time passed slowly, and this chapter ended unknowingly. Looking at the regrets in the eyes of everyone below, Shen Tang couldn't help but feel a little disappointed because of what was written in the book.
I was worried that being sentimental would harm my holy life, and I was afraid that I would fall in love with you when I entered the mountains! In this world, I have the best of both worlds, and I live up to the Tathagata and I don’t live up to you! There is nothing in this world that has the best of both worlds. I don’t know whether to call this encounter a lucky one or a lucky one. Unlucky.
If we say it's unfortunate, there are billions of living beings in this world, and it's no longer known how many lives they have been destined to meet each other. But if we say it's lucky, it's undoubtedly a cruel fact that they met but couldn't stay together.
"well!"
Shen Tang sighed in his heart, and when he said goodbye outside the city, he couldn't help but feel a little sad in his heart, "Looking at each other, they were speechless. At this time, the wind and sand are charming to the eyes. At this time, heaven and earth also show mercy. At this time, , greedy and lazy, Bajie lowered his hand. At this time, the harsh monk was speechless. Even though the good monkey king was turned into stone, he could not distinguish between bitterness and sweetness at this moment. Although the holy monk was speechless, he was angry in his heart. It was so hateful. , What kind of boasting can I say in front of the King of Tang? It’s so hateful, Tathagata, you asked me to pass on your scriptures. It’s so hateful, it’s so hateful that you set up such a difficulty on your way to the west, my predecessor in the ninth life is the golden cicada!”
"I really thought that I would cut off my cassock and go into the world of mortals, holding your hand, and I would be entangled with you. But no matter what, the true Dharma in the world is unparalleled, it is not inferior to the Tathagata, and it is not inferior to the beauty!"
"I have done evil, I have done evil, I have done evil, I have fate, I have no fate! Who told me to return to the Three Jewels in my destiny, and who told me to practice Zen when I was born! Sigh, sigh, it is difficult, it is difficult, even if there are thousands of customs, how can I say it! Just stop it Come on, Monk Tang raised his hands and called to the sky. Xuanzang will never be young again in his life."
"This is even more pitiful. The infatuated king is in a state of confusion. Look at her, she is dazed, terrified, with tears streaming down her face, and her heart and liver are trembling. She is full of hope that you, the holy monk, will return soon, so that you and I can enjoy wealth and honor together in this wonderful world."
"However, after this separation, we are connected by the same roots across the green mountains, and the two are fighting on opposite sides of the sky."
"Infatuated king, please listen to my advice. You have experienced all the eight hardships in life. If you can't ask for it, keep your obsession, it is destined to be like this. The so ruthless white dragon horse roared loudly, shaking the carved saddle. Tang Monk looked back. With a whip, the horse's hooves soared into the sky, and the four masters and disciples rushed to the west again!"
The alarm sounded again, but the people below were still immersed in Shen Tang's book! Especially those 28-year-old daughters, who had never heard of such a tragic and seductive Journey to the West? Their eyes almost turned red. Tears!
Shen Tang did not stay any longer, but took the opportunity to get out of the crowd with Wu Lin Yue and returned directly to the inn.
The day passed quickly, and naturally a group of people who were shopping came back happily. What surprised Shen Tang was that whether it was in the afternoon or in the dark night, the crow that he must visit almost every day Lin Dayue didn't come.
Shen Tang was a little surprised at first, but then he shook his head helplessly. At first, Wu Lin Da Yue came every day, which made him feel a little uncomfortable. However, after getting used to it, suddenly the future became... There was also a sense of shortcomings. The power of habit was indeed extremely terrifying. Fortunately, Shen Tang didn't think much about it and just fell asleep.
On the second day, some people stayed in the inn to rest, and some people went to wander around the streets again. Time passed slowly, and before they knew it, it was dark night again.
After finishing the food and wine, Shen Tang was sitting in the room meditating. However, at this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door...