An old cat's breeding diary

Chapter 3

The old cat and the others discussed it.After the junior year, I will pick up the master down the mountain.The house was passed down from the master's family. It is said that the master's ancestors followed the emperor Gaozu to conquer the world, so he inherited some kind of hereditary marquis.It's just that the family has gradually declined, and in his generation, the descendants have withered, and there are very few unrelated relatives. The only direct line is the master.But he devoted himself to cultivating Taoism and was sent to Chunyang early.Later, his parents passed away one after another as they got older, and the master traveled around and never came back.

The old cat also lived in the house for a long time when he was a teenager.There was also the happiest time, but in the end it became the most painful memory.At that time, the master married his wife, and the teacher's wife was gentle and virtuous and took the three brothers and sisters very well.Yes, at that time, Lu Jiang had a little senior brother. Although Zong Xun was considerate in taking them with him in the past, Zong Xun was only a child a few years older than them, and he had never taken care of a child. There will always be time to wait.Their teachers and wives have learned from Wanhua, and they have taken care of a group of children from a young age. After all, they have more experience than a roomful of men in this area.The master and the wife sang the piano and played harmoniously, and the little ones didn't have to worry about anything except Lu Jiangpi, and they lived a peaceful and beautiful life.But it changed suddenly overnight, the little brother suddenly fell seriously ill, and the famous doctors who visited all lamented that they were helpless.The master and wife were going to take the little brother to Wanhua to seek medical treatment, but the little brother died before dawn.

Since then, the laughter in the house has ceased, and the atmosphere is heavy.The master blamed himself; the wife has been gentle and comforting and supporting the family; Zong Xun has always been cold and gentle, although he was sad when the little brother left, he didn't show it; Resist not to show it.Although Lu Jiang was sad at that time, he always believed that the death of the little brother would eventually pass, and everyone would come out.Master is so gentle, Master will definitely recover, maybe they will have their own children in the future, but Master and Mistress will definitely love themselves and Zong Xun as much as they do now...

But he didn't expect that the one who couldn't bear it first was the always gentle and persevering teacher.When I woke up, everything was different.The teacher left, leaving only a note and left without saying anything.The master suffered a double blow overnight, causing his whole person to be depressed, and he was so dazed that he couldn't even recognize anyone.Lu Jiang was eager to do something, but he could only look at Zong Xun helplessly. He was afraid that if he couldn't do something for this stormy home, his senior brother would be unable to hold on, and he would be as silent as his teacher's wife leave this house and forsake them.

Yes, abandon.Lu Jiang can understand his wife's departure, who wants to live in the shadow of others forever and be unhappy for the rest of his life?However, Lu Jiang still complained more or less in his heart, why can't he wait a little longer, why can't he hold on a little longer?After growing up, Lu Jiang naturally knew how unreasonable this request was.But he always felt that if he could get through this period of time, if his mistress could be more patient and wait a little longer, maybe everything would be different.

It was Lu Jiang who left first.

Just when he thought Master would go on like this for a long, long time, Master woke up.He didn't know how the senior brother awakened the master, but even if the master regained his consciousness, it was completely different.The master has always been warm and cold before, although the expression is clumsy and blunt, but if you savor it carefully, you can always understand how gentle this person is.But after regaining his senses, the master has never been close to anyone, and he has become careless and careless.The attitude towards them is more like a loving elder, but not close.The sense of alienation is so life and death in front of him, no one can get close.Lu Jiang tried to ask his senior brother for help, he didn't want to lose any more relatives.But unexpectedly discovered Zong Xun's enjoyment.

Yes, Zong Xun enjoyed Master's silent resistance, this indifference of refusing anyone to get close.He took good care of his master, and the deep love and pity in his eyes set off a storm in Lu Jiang's heart.

Master is so indifferent, neither rejecting nor accepting anyone's approach, just like a tree without emotion, born this way, independent of the world.But Zong Xun used his own method, never forcing him, just ironing his heart little by little, warming him up little by little.The young Lu Jiang suddenly understood that he could no longer get in between these two people.Perhaps, from the day my senior brother left, everything was doomed.

This family will fall apart.

Mistress will leave.

Zong Xun's deep affection that he didn't know why didn't need to be tolerated anymore.Even if Master doesn't accept anyone now, it is obvious that Zong Xun has enough patience, and one day they will be closely connected and inseparable.

Lu Jiang understood.He bid farewell to his master and brother, and he was going to travel around the rivers and lakes.He is still young, and he doesn't want to be trapped in a painful memory all the time. He will grow up, come out eventually, and have his own home.

The old cat opened his eyes, and his arms were empty.It was rare to have a good night's sleep, so he stretched his waist and stretched his body.Just when I looked up, I saw Zhang Yuanshan coming in with a basin of hot water.

"Master, are you awake?" Zhang Yuanshan put down the basin, put the towel on the shelf, and came over to help Lao Mao change his clothes. "Just about to call you up."

The old cat lazily leaned against Zhang Yuanshan, who came in from outside in the cold air, and seemed to stick to him without feeling the cold, and asked Zhang Yuanshan to help him change his clothes by raising his hands and legs. "What's for breakfast?"

"The porridge distributed by Chunyang Palace to various courtyards, I made some vegetables." Zhang Yuanshan helped the old cat put on his coat and buttoned it up one by one. Let's go after we eat."

"Go back to the old house?" The old cat got out of bed, put on his boots, went to wash up, and asked casually when he heard this.

"No, uncle arranged for someone to take us around. He said that the old house has not been lived in for many years. If we want to celebrate the New Year, we must first send someone to make preparations." Zhang Yuanshan led the old cat to the dining room, "Master It is rare for Zu to have such a heart, we should make preparations early and properly."

"That's right, your senior brother must be satisfied with your master's thoughts." The old cat laughed, and then thought of something. Then he sat on Zhang Yuanshan's body and let him half carry and half drag him to move forward. He whispered in his ear, "The mind of being a teacher, the disciple may be satisfied?"

"Whatever Master wants to eat and where he wants to go, Yuan Shan should obey." Zhang Yuanshan's face was serious, but if the old cat didn't stick close to him, he could clearly see the redness of his ears.

"It's just—are these?" The old cat put his arms around Zhang Yuanshan's neck, and his fingertips ran across the side of his face, "I want to eat for my teacher..."

After all, nothing was said.Following Zhang Yuanshan's voice, "The dining hall is here." The relieved voice seemed to be unable to arouse the old cat's heart.He smiled lazily, said good morning to his master and brother, and ate his share slowly.

A group of people had breakfast, and Zong Xun asked a Taoist boy to lead them around Chunyang.Lao Mao and the others didn't have much leisure time to watch Taoist culture, so they went up the mountain to see the snow scene after looking around like a horse on a horse.Xiao Daotong was a little cautious at the beginning, and he described the landscape background and Taoist teachings with an upright face.As a result, Lao Mao and the others quarreled a few times and couldn't help laughing, revealing a bit of childish innocence.

At noon, they had reached the depths of Mount Hua.Although this is the case if you see too many snowy forests and seas, it is still very rare in the Central Plains to see such magnificent snow-capped mountains and vast expanse of forests, seas and snowfields.Although there was a stagecoach, they were too lazy to go down the mountain, and were about to take out dry food to make do with a meal, when suddenly a big crane came.I saw that it didn't seem to be afraid of people, nor was it afraid of the cold winter. It only showed its two long legs and walked over gracefully, with its chest raised high.Seeing that there was a bamboo tube with two fingers thick and one finger long hanging on his chest, the old cat took out the note inside and smiled.

"Don't eat, someone will bring you some hot ones later." The old cat handed over the note happily, swept the broken snow on the stone, and was about to sit down, but Zhang Yuanshan quickly snatched himself up before the old cat sat down. He spread out his robe and let him sit on it.The old cat didn't say anything, and turned his smiling eyes on Zhang Yuanshan's face, but Zhang Yuanshan's face turned red with embarrassment.

Li Chengfeng looked at it and deliberately said to his apprentice, "Clear sense, is it cool on the rock? Come, come, sit in the arms of Master." He was about to pull him into his arms.

Lu Mingzhi avoided the big hand protruding over, frowned and glanced at Li Chengfeng, but when he sat down again, he turned his body slightly and ignored him.Li Chengfeng had no choice but to say something that was half-joking and half-confessing to coax him, and Lu Mingzhi only took a look at him, turning the story over.

Xiao Daotong naturally didn't notice the close interaction between the two pairs of master and apprentice, and said enviously, "The cranes here are all adopted by each family. In winter, they are afraid of the cold and have their own greenhouses to serve them. The one raised by the master uncle He has a good temperament, and he is willing to take a trip in such a cold day." Thinking of something again, he said embarrassingly, "The one I raised is deserted, and since he was able to eat by himself, I brought him here and raised him. It is delicious and delicious. I just don't like to talk to people. Don't talk about sending letters, if you don't have a little heart, you'll still peck me!" Xiaodaotong strenuously piled up layers of thick cotton sleeves, revealing his tender little arms, "here, summer It was done at that time, and the clothes were all torn at that time, but it hurt."

Xiao Daotong looks quite cute, but he always pretends to be an adult, which is ridiculous.As soon as these words came out, there was a bit of envy, a bit of grievance, and a bit of innocence.

"You need to be trained." Li Chengfeng smiled and said, "Most of the wolf cubs raised by our Tiance are domesticated from wild wolves. If you have a good grasp of your temperament, train them to make sure you will be obedient."

"You have to follow your temper too." The old cat smiled and looked at Daotong and said seriously, but glanced at other apprentices from time to time. "If you have a naughty temper, you have to smooth your hair and taste the sweetness before you hang on. After a few times, you have to be submissive." Facing Li Chengfeng's gaze, the old cat smiled lazily, leaned on Zhang Yuanshan, "Subtle-tempered He naturally knows that you treat him well, and it will be good to teach him a few more comforting posts."

Li Chengfeng only glanced at the old cat, then took the conversation and talked about something else.Lu Mingzhi never talked much, but at this time, he seemed to be casual and didn't hear, flicking the fire beside him.

A few people were talking and laughing, and after a while, they heard the creaking of the thick snow being trampled on the ground.It turned out that Zong Xun helped his master up the mountain.A Taoist boy next to Zong Xun was holding a big food box steadily, and brought out the food that was still hot inside.Zong Xun originally wanted to eat before coming, but he was afraid that his master would feel uncomfortable after traveling, so he simply ate together.

It is rare for the master to go out, so the master and the apprentice finished eating, and the Taoist boy sent them back, and then took a good walk on the mountain to enjoy the snow scene, and went back after dark.

On the second day, everyone went down the mountain after lunch, and arrived in Chang'an just before it was getting dark.