In a mountain forest south of Damingfu City, there are long shades and fluttering willow branches. On the outskirts of the green poplars, you can hear birds singing from time to time. In the old forest with jagged branches, there are yellow deer and wild deer, which is a good place for outing and hunting.
place.
Suddenly, I saw four horsemen running along the forest road. Xiao Tang, Hua Rong, Yan Qing, and Xu Guanzhong were galloping on their horses. They happened to take advantage of half a day's free time and came to the outskirts of Daming Mansion to hunt and relax.
The breeze blew slowly and gently on the faces of Xiao Tang and others, making the people who had been busy for several days feel extremely happy. Hua Rong asked: "Brother Xiao Tang, brother Xiao Yi raised good eagles and hounds, and they can be used when hunting."
It’s useful, why don’t you come together today?”
Xiao Tang saw that Hua Rong had two deer deer tied to the back of his white horse, and a few hares were hung on the back of the saddle. He chuckled and said, "Brother Hua Rong has unparalleled archery skills. If we call Xiao Yi to send the flying eagle and running dog, why don't we kill him?"
All the wild animals in the mountains and forests have been wiped out? Besides, Xiao Yi not only followed me on this escort trip, but also escorted Miss Tang all the way to Bianliang, Tokyo. I wanted to let him rest for a few days, but now he might have arrived.
Zongcheng County, go see the girl he likes!"
"Brother Xiao still has the intention to make fun of Brother Xiao Yi." Yan Qing said with a smile: "Why don't you accompany Sister Su today, instead of going hunting with me to relax?"
Xiao Tang shook his head helplessly and said: "Jin Niang, Er Niang, and Hua Xiaomei are preparing to offer incense and worship at the temple in the past two days. Several women's families have gathered together, but they think I am an eyesore! I can't believe that I am the only one who hangs out with you.
One piece."
Everyone laughed, and Yan Qing said with a smile: "Brother Xiao will be happy in more than a month. At this time, Sister Su goes to the temple to pray for blessings for Brother Xiao, right?"
Since Yan Qing arrived at Xiao Tang's house, the two of them have become brothers. Compared to the original trajectory of Lu Junyi and Yan Qing's status as master and servant, he and Xiao Tang get along with each other more freely and casually. Xiao Tang rolled his eyes at Yan Qing
, said: "After me, it will be your turn, Xiao Yi. Xiao Yi and Guan Zhong are favored by the rich girls from various families in the Jinfeng Yulu Tower. Is there any girl you like among them?"
Yan Qing and Xu Guanzhong seemed to shudder at the same time. Xu Guanzhong smiled bitterly and said: "Brother Xiao, please don't mention this matter again. Xiao Yi and I will not be able to live in peace as long as we leave the house. I didn't go to the bookstore that day, and...
....well!"
Seeing Xu Guanzhong's frightened look, Yan Qing said with a smile: "In the end, he was entangled by a dozen girls who seemed to be crazy. Guanzhong had his clothes torn, fled and hid back in the house. Those girls' families couldn't stop themselves.
, blocking the door of the house and shouting for half a day."
"Xiao Yi, you are teasing me too! It seems that you have never been in such a mess." Xu Guanzhong said with a hint of embarrassment on his face, "Only by leaving Daming Mansion and relaxing in the mountains and forests can I have a peaceful half day."
Hua Rong was surprised when he heard this and said with a smile: "People who are as talented and beautiful as Pan An and Song Yu are admired and sought after by women. I know the allusion about throwing fruit into cars, but these two brothers really opened my eyes."
Yan Qing and Xu Guanzhong both looked at Hua Rong, and Yan Qing said with a smile: "Brother Hua Rong has been reborn with a good appearance. If you go to the Jinfeng Yulu Tower, I'm afraid the ladies from the official family will miss you."
Hua Rong hurriedly shook his head like a rattle and said, "I only know a few guns, sticks, bows and arrows. All kinds of music are not my specialty."
Xiao Tang couldn't help laughing when he saw it, and said that it was not so easy to be an idol at this time. He had seen a lot of the crazy behavior of the fanatical fans in later generations. It can be said that Yan Qing and Xu Guanzhong are now popular in Daming Mansion.
Not to mention giving in too much.
Seeing the appearance of Yan Qing and Xu Guanzhong, Xiao Tang said, "Xiao Yi, Guanzhong, the music studio has recently recruited many musicians, and there are also Cuixiangju with willow shadows and smoke. If you are here, If you are tired of the Jinfeng Yulu Tower, there is no need to go there again."
Yan Qing and Xu Guanzhong looked surprised and said in unison: "Brother Xiao, are you serious?"
Xiao Tang laughed and said: "Of course it is true, how can I make you blocked by those aunts so that you can't even get out of the door?"
Everyone in Xiaotang was talking, and they saw a tea shop in the distance, with a straw broom hanging on it in front of the door. In the Song Dynasty, teahouses, restaurants, hotels, and inns in the market usually hung wine flags with poles as a symbol of peace. Signs attract customers, and shops in suburban towns and cities also use brooms, wine vessels, and gourds as signboards.
"The weather is sultry, so I'll just go and have a rest and have a bowl of tea." Xiao Tangxing said hurriedly, and then he, Hua Rong, Yan Qing, and Xu Guanzhong drove their horses to the front of the tea shop, found a place to tie their horses to, and sat outside the wine shop. He stood on the square table and asked Dr. Tea for four large bowls of licorice tea.
Not long after, another man came to find a table outside the tea shop and sat down. Xiao Tang took a quick look and saw that the man had thick eyebrows and tiger eyes. He was wearing a pale white silk silk yellow jacket, black and white leggings and feet. The clothes reveal the heroic spirit of a warrior.
What stood out was that as soon as the man sat down, he put the two swords on the table. Xiao Tang secretly praised in his heart: What a good man. When he wanted to greet the man, the man's cold eyes Already looking towards Xiao Tang.
Xiao Tang saw that the man's cold eyes were just looking back and forth, with hostility and contempt in them. He thought to himself: It seems that this man is withdrawn and indifferent, so why should I ask for trouble? Thinking of this, Xiao Tang turned to that man. The man smiled, looked away, and ignored him.
Yan Qing noticed that the man's eyes were not kind, and whispered to Xiao Tang: "Brother Xiao, that man just stares at me, it seems he is not a good person."
Xiao Tang said: "I know, but we are not familiar enemies, so there is no need to cause more trouble. If that man is provoking trouble, then argue with him."
"Buddha Infinite Life, how many of you would like to tell your fortune and your future?" Xiao Tang and others were talking when they suddenly saw a walking Taoist saying to them with a smile on his face. This Taoist had narrow eyes, a square face, and a splayed eyebrow. Hu, his appearance is quite handsome, but his eyebrows are so low that he doesn't attract much attention.
Looking at him again, he is wearing a purple gold fishtail Taoist crown inlaid with treasures, a soap-edged flaming brocade crane cloak, a colorful belt around his waist, and a cloud-head square red coat on his feet. He also carries an ancient sword behind his back, which makes him look a bit fairy-like. The shape of bones.
Daming Mansion is located on an important road in the north of the river. It is not surprising that some merchants and monks pass by this teahouse every day. However, this man came in a strange way, and it was a bit unexpected to come here to solicit business.
Xiao Tang looked at the Taoist and said, "You Taoist, my brothers and I were talking, and you interrupting us is really annoying."
The Taoist still had a normal expression and said: "Don't be weird, officials. The poor Taoist has traveled all over the world, doing divination and telling fortunes, interpreting dreams and exorcising ghosts. These are his special skills. Today, I passed through Guibao Land just to rest. I met a few people who were destined to do it, so I came to ask about it. Buy and sell.”
Seeing that the Taoist and the man were acting suspiciously, Yan Qing felt secretly alarmed and said, "You are a fortune teller and a businessman. You don't look like a Taoist priest who cultivates his moral integrity."
The Taoist laughed and said: "Taoists also have to eat, drink, and defecate to survive. Even those real people who have achieved Taoism can really rely on the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to fill their stomachs? The founder of the Sanqing Dynasty doesn't care about the food of poor Taoists."
Xiao Tang couldn't help but feel happy when he heard this man's witty words, and said: "You are quite interesting. Well, just give it to a few of us and see what you are capable of."
The Taoist said: "Who knows whether these little brothers are calculating the birth date or the name and the interpretation of the name? I will say the ugly things first. If the calculation is not pleasing to the eye, little brother, please don't default on the account, and don't start looking for me. Trouble."
Xiao Tang was even more curious after hearing the Taoist's words. He said, "Let me see how you calculate our names, and how unflattering you can say them. I still don't believe you can curse us to death."
The Taoist asked the names of Yan Qing and others. After mumbling for a while, he said to Yan Qing and others one by one: "The swallow is the black bird. Autumn leaves and spring comes back, returning to the old nest. The green one is the shadow of the house looking at the moon." It coincides with the image of the southern swallow returning to the north, the moon disappearing and the crow of the crow. This little brother will not seek to be famous in the future. Even if he goes through many twists and turns, he will eventually return to his old place. He is safe and comfortable in the market, enjoying himself in the mountains and rivers. This is his destination. "
"Promise means promise and approval; penetration means penetration; this loyalty can be said to be from the heart. The world works hard for fame and wealth, but most of them end up astray, lost and fruitless. But this young man can See clearly and openly and only follow your own heart, do whatever you want, and live a life of freedom and ease."
"Hua Rong..." The word "flower" originally means "hua", and also means "rong". "Rong" means lush vegetation, which is extended to prosperity, and the majestic and majestic appearance shows extraordinary. From the overlapping meanings of these two "glory", this husband is a man wearing a flowery coat. Ma, a man with a heart of gold and stone, in the future he will be able to show off his heroic demeanor as a famous general in ancient times and become famous all over the world when he fights in all directions!"
Xiao Tang couldn't help but feel slightly shocked after hearing this. Regardless of whether this Taoist was watching his words or not, he made random mistakes and made nonsense. His calculations were very consistent with the experiences and endings of Yan Qing, Xu Guanzhong, and Hua Rong in the Water Margin. Could it be that this Taoist really Some moral principles?
Although Xiao Tang was puzzled in his heart, he still smiled and said: "You are a Taoist, I think you just pick up nice things to say. You can make people happy so you can get rewards, right?"
The Taoist glanced sideways at Xiao Tang and said, "Master, don't be impatient. I haven't figured out your name yet."
Xiao Tang said: "Okay, my surname is Xiao and my name is Tang. Yu Xiao is Xiao, and Li Tang is Tang."
When the Taoist heard the word Xiao Tang, the sparkle in his eyes disappeared for a moment, and he said with a smile: "This is Xiao... Hehe, Cong Su, the original meaning is thousands of needles and holes. Furthermore, Xiao Sha, Xiao Suo, Xiao Ran... can be combined. It's not a good word. People in the Tang Dynasty made big words in vain. If you have a good idea, you can't talk to the extreme, and it will fade away. What I mean is, little brother, you should not be arrogant in dealing with others, otherwise there will be a bloody disaster."
As soon as these words came out, the faces of Xiao Tang, Yan Qing and others suddenly changed color. Hua Rongji pointed at the Taoist and said angrily: "You are so rude, how dare you say such crazy things to offend my brother Xiao Tang!? "
Yan Qing also sneered: "If it is true that according to what you said, people with the same surname and the same character have the same destiny, and everyone has the same way of living? It's simply ridiculous!"
The Taoist said happily: "You guys are like the world, only listening to happiness but not sorrow, and can't stand any twists and turns in your destiny. The poor Taoist has nothing to say, it's ridiculous!"
Xiao Tang felt a little angry. When the Taoist named him, he was obviously making nonsense and with some provocation. He didn't know where he came from. Xiao Tang stared at the Taoist for a long time, took out a tael of silver and tossed it to him. . Said loudly: "This is the remuneration for the Taoist priest. Now that the divination has been made, no matter how good or evil you say, this money cannot be relied on. But I, Xiao Tang, am upright and open-minded. Even if some petty trouble comes to my door, I, Xiao Tang, will not do it." Afraid of him!"
The Taoist held the two taels of silver that Xiao Tang gave him in his hand. The aura of immortality and Taoism in his body suddenly disappeared. There was still a bit of anger on his face, and he cursed in a dark voice: "You are a thief, you are a Taoist."
I gave you fortune-telling and guessing words with good intentions, but you treat Master Dao like a beggar and beat him up!"
After saying that, the Taoist threw the two pieces of silver at Xiao Tang's face. As soon as Xiao Tang avoided it, the Taoist flew up again and kicked the wooden table where Xiao Tang and others were sitting to pieces!
