Zhao Ran was successfully promoted to the governor of Wujiyuan, and also served as guest receptionist in the living room, but his job had little to do with these two Taoist positions. He was still a temple blessing, but he was promoted to a temple blessing by half a level.
The courtyard of the deceased Luo Duguan has long been vacated and cleared, and now it belongs to Zhao Ran, but he has no intention of living here forever. His foothold is in Junshan, and the next step is to focus on making the entire Junshan Temple evangelistic area accessible.
More than 40,000 people contributed meritorious services to him.
After spending a simple night in the capital's house, accepting the banquet hosted by Liu Zhiguang and others, and having a good sleep the next day, Zhao Ran rode back to Junshan Temple without any further delay.
In the afternoon, Zhao Ran entered the boundary of Junshan. As soon as he crossed the Chongma River Bridge, he saw a big man walking between the field ridges from a distance, walking as fast as the wind. Zhao Ran secretly thought, where did this casual cultivator come from?
I was speechless when I took the right path and turned to the fields. Spring plowing has not started yet, otherwise I would really give you something to look at.
Zhao Ran raised his whip and rode his horse, getting a little closer. When he saw this figure, he couldn't help but feel happy and shouted: "Brother Tu...Brother Tu...! I'm here!"
Who is this big man if he is not a butcher who owns a butcher shop in the capital?
The butcher turned his head and saw Zhao Ran, and laughed: "What a coincidence, I was going to your temple to be a guest, but I met the owner at the door. I have been traveling all day and I am dying of thirst. Is there any good wine in your temple? I need it today.
Get drunk and then rest!"
Zhao Ran rushed forward, dismounted from his horse and said, "Since I'm here to visit you, I must have enough wine and meat to make Brother Baotu satisfied!" He then asked, "How is it? I haven't seen you for almost a year, right? There is a place in Longhu Mountain.
No trouble with my brother?"
The butcher shook his head and said disdainfully: "That man named Zhang is a coward! I, the old butcher, wait around at home but never come to the door. It's really off-putting..."
While joking, they came to Junshan Temple and saw Lin Shuangwen and Qu Fenghe waiting at the entrance of the temple. Lin Shuangwen even winked at Zhao Ran.
Zhao Ran called Qu Fenghe over and said to the butcher: "Brother, go in first. I'll ask the temple to prepare the dinner and then I'll come look for you."
The butcher said, "It doesn't matter. You go and do your work. We'll drink later." After saying that, he followed Qu Fenghe into the temple gate.
Zhao Ran asked Lin Shuangwen: "What's the matter?"
Lin Shuangwen said: "Miao Zhu, after you left, many guests came to the temple in the past two days, including Miss Rong. She arrived yesterday!"
"Oh? Rong Niang is here? Besides her, who else?"
"I don't know the others. Miss Rong said they were monks from the pavilion. Several people came here. I didn't dare to ask more questions. They are all in the back garden now. You can tell when you go in and see the temple."
When Zhao Ran heard this, he patted his forehead and said, "The back garden? It's broken. Did she not fight with the Five Color Master?"
Lin Shuangwen replied: "Master Wuse and the others didn't show up. It seems they haven't been in the temple these days."
Zhao Ran breathed a sigh of relief: "It's okay, okay... By the way, these people here were all invited by Rong Niang? Is she coming back to compete with the five-color master? Has she mentioned it? Is she looking for these people?"
Are you here to support us?"
Lin Shuangwen hesitated and said: "I don't know...but after listening to them say a few words, it seems they are here to congratulate me."
Zhao Ran laughed when he heard this: "I see." She secretly said that Rong Niang was very well-informed. Knowing that she was in charge of her promotion, she actually called a group of friends over to celebrate.
Lin Shuangwen observed his words and grinned: "Miao Zhu, how did your old man go to Wujiyuan this time? Did it go well?"
Zhao Ran patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Go and tell me to prepare some wine and food. They are here to celebrate for us. This temple congratulates you for your promotion! The Wuji Academy will take care of your promotion!"
Lin Shuangwen was overjoyed and said: "Miss Rong has given the order a long time ago. Yesterday, she went to the county to invite two master chefs. There is enough food and wine! I will go to the kitchen again and ask them to work harder! Jin
The Taoist priest and Zhong Sanlang are already serving in the back garden, so Miao Zhu doesn’t have to worry about anything, we can take care of this little thing!"
Zhao Ran entered the temple gate, thought for a while, and went to his room to change into the newly received khaki robe - this is the color of the three capitals of Wujiyuan. He stood in front of the bronze mirror, straightened his clothes, and then paced.
Enter the back garden.
The back garden was already very lively at this time. With the pavilion as the center, five or six tables were placed, covered with snow-white cotton cloth. Plates of fruits and pots of wine were neatly arranged on them, and several tables were placed at the same time.
There were stacks of empty plates, empty wine cups, and a basket of bamboo forks and bamboo chopsticks.
There are many lounge chairs, high-backed chairs, chairs and other objects scattered around. The chairs are all covered with blankets. More than a dozen monks wearing various clothes are gathering in twos and threes, eating fruits, drinking wine, and chatting.
How unhappy.
Qu Fenghe led five young men from the village, wearing neat aqua robes of Huoju monks. Each of them had a white scarf on their shoulders, and each held an empty plate. Some of them had finished eating and drinking the monks.
Empty plates and empty wine cups were collected, and some were busy replacing the monks with new wine cups full of wine.
Jin Jiuzheng directed several strong men in the village to build a bonfire stand in the open space in the center of the back garden. In the corner, two masters wearing high hats were slaughtering two live sheep.
This set of decorations had been practiced many times in Junshan Temple. Zhao Ran didn't take it seriously and went straight to the small pavilion.
There were five or six people surrounding the small pavilion. When they saw Zhao Ran coming, they all stood up to greet him.
"Senior brother Dongfang, you actually came here in person. Junior brother, my ruined temple is really full of glory." Zhao Ran saluted.
Dongfang Jing smiled and said: "How can this be a ruined temple? The feng shui is very good! This is the first time I've come to your site, and it's unannounced. Junior Brother Zhao, please don't blame us for being unwelcome guests."
Zhao Ran was grateful and said: "Brother Dongfang, Junshan Temple is not only my place, but also the place of Brother Dongfang, and the place of all good friends. In short, when you come here, don't treat yourself as a guest. It's also because I came back late.
, I hope you will forgive me for keeping my senior brother and all my friends waiting for so long."
Dongfang Jing nodded and said: "I will never come to your place to relax in the future. I originally wanted to give you a surprise, so Rong Niang sent a post, and I invited a few good friends along the way. I didn't expect that you happened to go to Wuji Mountain. You
Taoist priest Jin who was under my command said that he wanted to rush to report you, but we stopped him. You have to do your business first. It’s okay for us to wait at your place for a few more days. Anyway, until you come back, Rong Niang said that we will make you poor.
Afraid of eating! Haha.”
Zhao Ran turned his head and looked at Rong Niang beside Dongfang Jing. This girl's beautiful eyes were looking forward to her, and she was smiling with her lips pursed. Zhao Ran said: "We haven't seen you for so long, Rong Niang is getting more and more radiant."
Rong Niang raised her chin and said, "Did you just realize that? I have always been stunningly beautiful. Just don't blind your eyes!" She then asked curiously, "Hey, what's wrong with your hair? Is there only this little left?"
Zhao Ran said: "I've been a bit angry lately, so I burned myself out."
Amid Rong Niang's laughter, Zhao Ran touched himself in embarrassment and murmured: "You're still in good spirits..."
There were two men and one woman beside him, all acquaintances. Zhao Ran greeted each one: "Senior Brother Pei, long time no see!" He stepped forward and gave him a bear hug.