Don't be clouded

Chapter 4 Chen Jing

Ten days later.

In a private house in Chenjing, a middle-aged man in a scarlet official uniform returned to the mansion surrounded by his servants. As soon as he changed into his normal uniform, someone stepped forward to report the news.

He glanced sideways and saw that it was the person in charge of the affairs in the south, so he asked first, "Have you found it?"

Hearing this, the man wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, bent his waist lower, "Return to the master, I haven't found it yet, I will definitely send it later..."

"Okay, shut up." The man straightened his belt, and spoke with anger when he spoke again, "So many people are no match for a young bastard. Should I say that the Liu family is amazing, or are you too useless?"

After being scolded, he didn't dare to answer back. After hesitating for a moment, the man said: "I think it's a little strange. Although it snowed heavily that day, the traces on the road will not disappear so completely. The people behind rushed to At that time, I couldn't even see a shallow footprint on the snow... My little guess is that there should be other people around Liu Yunjing helping him."

The middle-aged man's movements paused, and after a little thought, he turned around and called another servant, and said, "Go over there and let me know that there are other forces behind the Liu family boy."

The servant nodded, turned and left.

"Okay, you can go too."

After the man was fully dressed, he opened the door and went out.The glare of the sun hit him head-on, and he squinted his eyes uncomfortably.Turning around, he went to the backyard.

Chenjing is sunny today, and there is no official business, so why not take your wife and a few children to the countryside for an outing.

Ji Bieyun pushed open the door.The rare sunlight shone straight down, shaking him to cover his eyes with his hand.The snow in the small courtyard has all melted, and the newly renovated Buddhist temple not far away is shining brightly in the sun.

He couldn't help but look at it twice, and when he turned his head again, he left the memory of his childhood behind.

Going out through the side door, a fairly spacious carriage was already waiting there.

The coachman turned out to be Miaoci's little novice, and the way he held the rein was quite similar.When he saw him, he narrowed his eyes with a smile, and waved to him: "The benefactor, come up quickly, let's set off early while the weather is good!"

Infected by his good mood, Ji Bieyun also smiled.He didn't question whether Miao Ci could drive a carriage, and just jumped into the carriage lightly.Most of the injuries on his body have healed, and they no longer hinder his movements.

As soon as the gray curtain was lifted, he saw a Jade Bodhisattva as immobile as a mountain.The Bodhisattva slowly opened his eyes, and said in a calm tone, "Is the donor's injury healed?"

"Of course, I'm not the kind of person who can't lift my shoulders or lift my hands." After finishing speaking, he purposely glanced at the monk, and almost called him by name.

After getting along for more than ten days, the two have gradually become familiar with each other.Although Guan Chen has a cold and indifferent appearance to everyone, Ji Bieyun has already seen through his cold face and warm heart, so he no longer sticks to etiquette when getting along.

His provocation just now was just a joke, and he knew that Guan Chen could hear it, even if he couldn't hear it, he wouldn't bother with him.

As he expected, the monk just twirled the beads in his hand and smiled at him, "It seems that he is recovering well."

It is extremely rare for Ji Bieyun to see Guan Chen's smile, so he really can't move his eyes at the moment.Not because of anything else, everyone has a love for beauty, and being able to smile at a beautiful woman will half his good mood for the day.

Such a person has actually become a monk, and it is said that he is quite a famous eminent monk in Beijing.Don't be afraid to stop at the entrance of the Daxiong Palace. All the people who come to burn incense and worship Buddha are those who are indifferent, and they don't even think of the Buddha in the temple.

It's not that he agrees with crooked truths such as beauty and misfortune.I was just thinking, the Buddha is really a blessing, to have such a person who cultivates both internally and externally, who talks about his old man day and night.

The more Ji Bieyun thought about it, the more he felt sour, he couldn't help laughing at himself, and opened the curtain to look at the scenery.

This was the first time he left the monastery in more than ten days, and it was also the first time he looked at the city openly after returning to Lingzhou.

Instead of entering the city gate, they took a detour to the north from the outside.The scenery along the way is beautiful, and many trees have sprouted. Looking at it, the color of the woods is much tenderer.

"The government can't find out the identities of the gangsters, and they can't find the person who intercepted the gangsters, so the case will be closed." Guan Chen's voice sounded unhurriedly, as if saying something that had nothing to do with them things.

Ji Bieyun withdrew his gaze and looked at the monk with an almost unchanged expression, but he just understood that the other party was waiting for an explanation from him.

After all, Guan Chen is a merciful monk, and he is a murderer, even if he thinks there is nothing wrong, he has to give Guan Chen an explanation.

"I killed it." He looked directly into Guan Chen's eyes, frankly, "But they also wanted to kill me first, do you believe it?"

Seeing that the monk was silent for a while, he said half-jokingly: "I'm not a monk, so I can't break the precept of killing?"

Guanchen said without sadness or joy: "Willing to believe and really believing are two different things. Which one does the benefactor want to hear from the poor monk?"

Naturally, Ji Bieyun couldn't speak against this monk, and scolded with a smile: "You monks are used to playing tricks."

The monk closed his eyes suddenly, and began to close his eyes again to meditate, and only chanted a Buddha's name in a low voice.

In Ji Bieyun's past impressions, monks' behavior style is unavoidable, and they do everything slowly.I thought that an eminent monk like Guan Chen would be different, but the result was not much better. It took them fifteen days to reach Gyeonggi.

There was still a journey left, and they were not in a hurry to arrive, so they rested in the nearest Fengshi County first.

This time when he went to Beijing to make a living, Ji Bieyun was still wearing the clothes that Guan Chen gave him, although they were clean, they were already washed pale when they were given to him, and now many places have opened threads.After all, he was going to meet Guanchen's friends, so he bought two new clothes in Fengshi County because he was afraid that he would lose his manners.

While Ji Bieyun was changing clothes, Miao Ci was waiting outside with his senior brother.

The little novice looked left and right excitedly, and saw the fabrics and satins in the store from the carriages and horses outside the store.He was extremely bored staying in the temple on weekdays, and it was rare to come out to play. Seeing that he was about to walk back to Chenjing, his heart was full of reluctance.

While looking around, he suddenly saw a handsome young man coming out, and after a closer look, he realized that it was Master Ji.

Ji Bieyun changed into a sky blue robe with narrow sleeves, and put on a crow green light fur to keep out the cold.If it is said that Miaoci thought Ji Shizhu's appearance was a bit cold and hard before, but now, looking at it again, that face is much brighter and softer.

He turned back and tugged on his senior brother's sleeve, excitedly said: "Senior brother, look quickly, be careful you won't recognize it."

Guan Chen's gaze stayed on Ji Bieyun for a moment, without any disturbance.If it wasn't for Miao Ci's familiarity with her senior brother, she would hardly have noticed Guan Chen's momentary stupefaction.

"Brother, you almost don't recognize him, do you?"

Miao Ci looked at Guan Chen with a smile, but only got a stern "impetuous", which made him feel cold, and immediately stopped smiling.

Naturally, Ji Bieyun didn't know what happened to his senior brother here, so he paid the money and walked over with a normal expression.

"It's been a long time, let's go."

They left the carriage at the post station, and after shopping for clothes, they took a walk on the street.

Although this is a small county town, but it is close to the capital, it is naturally more grand than the county towns in remote places, and the stone roads are also wide and bright.

Miao Ci was more attached to Ji Bieyun than before, chatting by his side, Guan Chen silently followed behind them.

"Benefactor, do you want to eat candied fruit? You can ask my senior brother to buy some. He has brought a lot of money this time." The little novice lowered his voice and smiled flatteringly. Anyone could guess that he wanted to eat it himself.

They all said that you can't reveal your wealth when you are away from home, but seeing Miaoci's defenselessness, Ji Bieyun suddenly wanted to deliberately tease him, "Then tell me, how much candied fruit is enough for your brother's silver taels?"

Miao Ci suddenly came to her senses when he asked her, she lowered her head awkwardly and said, "That's not much..."

The more Ji Bieyun looked at him, the more he felt that this child was cute. Not only was he pleasing in appearance, but he also had a pure and straightforward personality.I couldn't help but want to rub his bald head, but I was concerned about the taboo of monks, so I patted his arm.

Then he suddenly turned around to look at Guan Chen, raised his eyebrows and said, "Master, can you lend me some money?"

Guanchen was responsible for most of the expenses along the way. Ji Bieyun had just come out of Shugu City and was very strapped for money, so he agreed with the monk that he would borrow it himself, and he would definitely pay back the money with interest in the future.

The monk took out a simple cloth bag without asking any questions. After he took it, he realized that it was heavy inside.

"So generous? Are you afraid that I will run away with it?"

Guan Chen just shook his head, "What does the benefactor want to buy?"

"Everyone has been together for such a long time, so don't call me a benefactor, it seems out of place." After taking a few copper coins from it, he returned the cloth bag, "Since you are not a few years older than me, you are considered to be of the same generation. My words will do."

Why didn't he say a word, Guan Chen took the cloth bag back silently.

"I don't know what Ji Shi is mainly going to buy. The poor monk is quite familiar with this place and can lead the way for the benefactor."

When Ji Bieyun heard his persistent address, he just thought that his face was thin and he couldn't change it, and said with a smile: "Wait, I'll be right back."

Guan Chen and Miao Ci looked at each other, and they both saw a little bewilderment on the other's face.

After a while, the boy came back with a funnel-shaped oiled paper and handed it to Miao Ci, "Here, candied fruit, I call it Borrowing Flowers to Present Buddha."

The monk showed helplessness, "Master Ji, Miao Ci loved to eat sweets when he was young, and even broke two teeth. You are pampering him like this."

"Those two bad teeth have been replaced a long time ago! I seldom eat sweets after that, you can't take away Master Ji's kindness!" The little novice protested angrily, hiding the jelly beans in her arms.

Until they returned to the post station, the little novice still hid the sugar in his arms, and was always on guard against his senior brother.

Ji Bieyun joked with a smile: "Master, it seems that the people have deep grievances."

Guanchen sighed imperceptibly, closed his eyes again and began to meditate.

The carriage drove unhurriedly on the official road, and soon saw the majestic city gate from a distance.Ji Bieyun and Miao Ci squeezed together in front, he held the rein loosely in his hand, his eyes were glued to the word "Chen Jing".

He bumped the little monk with his shoulder and asked, "Is Chen Jing fun?"

Miao Ci nodded vigorously, "It's much more fun than Lingzhou! You don't know, going to Lingzhou this time almost bored me to death."

Guanchen's voice suddenly came from behind the curtain: "Miaoci, pull over and stop."

Miao Ci subconsciously glanced at the road ahead, her expression changed, and she quickly drove the horse to the side.

Ji Bieyun looked over, and saw that a large open space was suddenly cleared at the gate of the city, and all the soldiers on the tower had come down, waiting respectfully.

Not long after, a ostentatious guard of honor slowly appeared at the gate of the city.Dozens of hundreds of soldiers with sabers opened the way, followed by a vast array of flags, which concealed the formation behind and made it difficult for people to see clearly.

Guan Chen got out of the car and led them to the side of the road.

Seeing that Ji Bieyun was still looking in that direction, Wen Sheng explained: "That's Yujia."

He was a little surprised.According to the rules since ancient times, the emperor stayed in the imperial city most of the time, except for the annual sacrifices, he rarely left the capital with great fanfare.

"What is His Majesty doing?" Ji Bieyun asked.

Miao Ci hurriedly replied in a low voice: "It should be to go hunting in the newly built Tianqing Garden. The Holy Majesty liked to go hunting in Beijing when he was not a great treasure."

As soon as he finished speaking, his senior brother gave him a warning glance, which made him shut his mouth tightly in fright.

Ji Bieyun understood.

It turned out that he was a pleasure-seeking emperor. Presumably, Taizu left behind a stable and vast country, and the latecomers would naturally be able to enjoy the blessings on the foundation of the ancestors.However, Daliang has only been more than 20 years so far, and now he is so extravagant and extravagant as the second emperor, I don't know what the direction of Daliang will be.

When the guard of honor approached, he retracted those outrageous comments in his mind.People on the side of the road saluted one after another, Guan Chen and Miao Ci also folded their hands together and bent down, Ji Bieyun followed suit with bowed eyebrows and eyes, cupping hands and bowing.

The originally lively environment was silent, and the ground trembled faintly due to the footsteps of people and horses.After about half a stick of incense, the entire guard of honor finally went away, and the official road regained its former vitality.

Ji Bieyun looked at the direction in which the emperor was going, and the majestic crowd had already gone away, leaving only a cloud of dust.He inadvertently caught a glimpse of a verdant green mountain, which seemed to be shrouded in clouds and mist from a distance, like a fairy mountain outside the world.

"What's that place?"

Guan Chen followed his gaze and took a look, and replied: "Xuanqing Mountain, there is a Xuanqing Temple on it, which is where the poor monk lives."

He couldn't move his eyes for a long time, and said with a smile: "Since you have already returned to Beijing, why don't you go back first?"

"No, it's not too late to go back after the poor monk introduces the benefactor to a friend." The monk took a step back and raised his hand to signal him to get in the car, "Please."

After that, the process of their entry into Beijing was extremely smooth.When the carriage entered the city gate, one could see a street that was wide enough for five cars to drive abreast. It went straight to the north and stretched to the end.Numerous narrow or wide streets spread out, extending to every corner of the capital like a net.

Every street is very lively, with countless shops and crowds of people as far as the eye can see.

Their carriage drove slowly northward along the imperial street, Ji Bieyun and Miaoci sat side by side at the front of the car, his eyes were watching the dizzying scenery of the capital, and his ears were listening to the little novice's introduction to him.

"This is the outer city, and there are many markets in each area. The inner city is in the northwest, and most of them are private residences of officials and courtiers. Inside is the imperial city. I don't need to say who lives there."

Naturally, there is no need to elaborate, Ji Bieyun understood the structure of Chenjing, and asked: "Then we go all the way north, is the destination the inner city?"

Miao Ci looked back and saw that the senior brother was blocked by the curtain, she turned her head and said reassuringly: "The senior brother probably wants to introduce you to the person in the inner city, it has a big reason."

He felt a little uneasy.Originally thought that after coming to Beijing, he would start from an inconspicuous little guy, but unexpectedly Guan Chen knew unusual people.Although the higher the starting point, the better, but many things cannot be rushed.

After a while, the carriage finally stopped.

Ji Bieyun looked up at the plaque of "Prince Xian's Mansion", he was stunned for a moment and chuckled.He turned around and raised the curtain of the car, looked at the monk with a calm face, and joked: "Master, is the friend you are talking about sitting on the high hall inside, or brushing horses in the backyard?"

Guan Chen got off the carriage without haste, and didn't care about his jokes, he just said: "The poor monk sent a greeting card the day before yesterday, Master Ji, why don't we go in now."