Legacy of the old dynasty

Chapter 4

It was early autumn when I really went out.Accompanying him was the son of the Wang family, who told his family that he was going out with Brother Zhang to study business.All the family members agree, but they all know in their hearts that they are just going out to play together.

Take the waterway, all the way to the southwest.It was a fine day when we left, the sky was high and the clouds were clear, and the wind was sunny.There are people coming and going on the pier, and there is a piece of sail on the river, crowded and crowded.Leaving the family behind, the boat weighs anchor.All of a sudden, there was the sound of oars, and Wu Xie jumped for joy, looking at the prince next to him.

There are still a few drops of sweat hanging on Wang Gongzi's fat face.As the boat sailed, there was a breeze blowing.He and Wu Xie looked at each other and smiled.Flocks of wild geese flew by in the sky, one in the sky and one in the water, without any trace.

Zhang Qiling stood on the bow of the boat with his hands behind his back, and turned around.Wu Xie felt that his whole person had also become different.There seems to be a smile between the eyebrows.

He has set sail from this pier again and again, but only today, he feels happy.

Wu Xie accompanied him, watching the mountains and rivers quietly.The green hills on both sides of the strait are continuous, like a slowly unfolding scroll, people on the boat feel so small.The scenery is rushing towards the face, and the people are also in the painting.

The boat is Zhang's own, with a red-painted floor that shines with oil.The tables, chairs and benches are all old, with a layer of warm patina.A small red clay stove was lit in the cabin, and the servants of the Zhang family warmed a jug of wine specially.It was very warm in the cabin.

Wang Gongzi leaned back, drank a glass of wine, applauded again and again, saying that in this situation, if there is snow, it would be wonderful.He was good at wine, and he drank several glasses in a row, just like a normal person, just screaming hot.

Wu Xieyao thought that it would be a great pleasure to enjoy the snow and wine with the people around her if she was wrapped in a big fur.So I laughed too.

Zhang Qiling leaned on his ear and asked, "What are you laughing at?"

Wu Xie shook his head, not wanting to answer.However, he was too close, and his ears were itchy.Turning around again, the man sat far away again, as if what he just said was just Wu Xie's hallucination.

Because it's for fun, it doesn't matter where the destination is.The towns along the way, no matter how big or small, the three of them always went ashore to visit.That is an insight beyond the study, whether it is a bustling street or a quiet mountain, the scenery and folk customs are different.Wu Xie can always feel some emotion.

One day when we disembarked from the ship, the boss of the ship said that there is an ancient temple here, the incense is very prosperous, and there is a temple fair today.When Wang Gongzi and Wu Xie heard this, they were very happy and anxious to watch the excitement.

The excitement is really lively, and the crowd is almost packed with each other.Looking at a Buddhist temple on the middle of the mountain from a distance, the specific shape cannot be seen clearly because of the distance, but it is grand.A cloud of cigarette smoke rose up, covering the entire temple in mist.A small road up the mountain was already packed, and the three of them were dragged into the crowd and walked forward involuntarily.

Wu Xie felt bored at first, but Wang Gongzi seemed to be interested.Looking back, Zhang Qiling, who had been following behind, was squeezed out of sight at some point.Amidst the crowd's voices, I can't hear the words clearly. If I lose my mind again, I see a corner of Prince Wang's clothes disappearing into the sea of ​​people, and I can't hear him again.

After seeing the main hall, scripture pavilion, and bell tower, the eighteen arhats in the Arhat hall have different images, standing or sitting alive.He looked over one by one, and the bell in the bell tower above his head rang, and the voiceless sound lingered endlessly.It's really a Buddhist world.

Wu Xie was a little bored, and turned out of the temple gate.I don't have much impression of anything else, except for a remnant stele in the backyard, most of the handwriting has been lost, and the date is untestable. The writing is not bad, and it seems to have a Tang style.He looked carefully for a long time.

Zhang Qiling was really waiting for him at the foot of the mountain.A tea shop, a thatched shed, surrounded by straw mats.He just sat there calmly, holding a rough porcelain bowl in his hand.

Wu Xie ran down the mountain, her throat was already smoking.When he saw someone, he didn't bother to refill the cup, so he took a sip of tea with his hand.The water has been dried just right, but I can't drink any tea, I just feel that it is bitter and astringent when I drink it.Look at the porcelain bowl full of extremely thick tea stalks, without a trace of buds, and the water that comes out is reddish in color.

But after a long while, there was another sweetness in his mouth, and only then did he taste the beauty of this tea.

"I'll be free in a few days, and I'll take you to Chashan." Zhang Qiling said.

After a while, Prince Wang also came down from the mountain, but he was very embarrassed, his hair was loose, his clothes were messed up, and there was a stain on his back, and he didn't know what it was.

When I asked, as expected, it was crowded.

Wu Xie couldn't believe it: "I also went up the mountain. There are indeed many people, but why are they so crowded, Brother Wang..."

Prince Wang didn't care about the heat, so he took a sip of the tea newly filled by Xiao Er in the shop, and interrupted him: "You don't know, there is a brass statue of an auspicious beast on the east side of the mountain gate. I heard from the locals that I touched it. The head of the beast can keep you safe for a year, and you will have a lot of money and good luck. So you have to touch it."

I have touched it, but I am too greedy and have touched it for too long.He was attacked by the villagers who were waiting anxiously, but he didn't want to say anything about it.

"But Qilin?" Wu Xie still couldn't forget it.

Prince Wang tried hard to think back.He just remembered that there were a lot of people, and the beast's head was touched brightly, glowing in the sun.And what it is, he really didn't pay attention to it.

"Probably...probably yes," he replied vaguely, "I'm hungry! Let's go! Go down the mountain to eat!"

The market at the foot of the mountain is already very large.It was noon, and there was a yelling waiter at the door of every restaurant.The three of them walked slowly along the flow of people, picked a quieter tea house and went in.

On the second floor, all black lacquered square tables, made of heavy wood, are scattered in the hall, making them appear spacious.The tea drinkers were in twos and threes, and they didn't speak loudly.The pillars and handrails are all vermilion, and the color is no longer bright. It seems that many years have passed.

A cup of tea was served first.The white porcelain cup has an extremely thin body and beautiful shape.The owner of the store has a good taste. The tea is top-grade Lu'an Plum Piece, which unfolds when exposed to water.

Because it is green tea, the refreshments served are sweeter, such as candied dates, longxu crisps, glutinous rice and shrimp rolls, and sugared pine nuts.Prince Wang anxiously asked if there was any meal, and the waiter smiled slightly: "There are glutinous rice balls, steamed stuffed buns, homemade cakes, spring rolls, pot stickers, siu mai, white fungus soup and noodles, do you want some for the guest?" Hearing this, the fat man became even hungrier.

Zhang Qiling said: "Let's serve a little of every color." After hearing this, the waiter went down, walking quietly.

Wu Xie was afraid that he would not be able to finish eating.Zhang Qiling said: "It doesn't matter." Then he pointed to Mr. Wang.

When we got back to the boat, it was already evening, and all three of them were a little full.As a result, the boat boss and his two servants were cooking dinner on the boat, and the smoke was rising in the twilight. It was only when they boarded the boat that they realized that the boat boss had caught two shad today.

It was already early autumn, and it was the time when the shad descended into the river and entered the sea.Wu Xie held her stomach, showing embarrassment, but couldn't stand the temptation.The shad is delicate and will die when it comes out of the water. If it is not on the boat, it may be difficult to eat live shad.There were some dried vegetables and ham on the boat, the captain of the boat packed the fish, put some shiitake mushrooms and ham bamboo shoots on the fish, and steamed it in a basket.Sprinkle some fine coriander on the fish when it comes out of the pan.

Prince Wang couldn't stand the scent anymore.When the fish was on the table, one person ate almost half of it again, it was too fresh to speak.

Due to the limited space in the cabin, all three of them slept together, and the deck was covered with thick felt to keep out moisture.Maybe he was tired, Prince Wang went to bed early, but Wu Xie came to his senses, turned over, moved to Zhang Qiling's side, and asked him angrily, "Why don't you go up the mountain today?"

Zhang Qiling really didn't fall asleep: "I can't walk...you just have to have fun."

"It doesn't mean much if you don't come." Wu Xie knew he was joking, "The temples in the world are probably the same."

"There are [-] ways to practice, but in the end you still have to see your nature and see the Buddha. Since there are no two ways, how can temples be different... What are you asking for?"

Wu Xie was a little distracted, and it took him a long time to realize that he was asking himself, and shook his head: "I didn't ask for anything."

Both of them were silent for a while, Wu Xie asked again: "Do you have any wish?"

He didn't know how to answer.Wish, he has no wish.He has been alone these years, and sometimes he feels that the so-called happiness in this world is probably destined not to last long.if I get it I am lucky, but if not, it is fate.He is used to comforting himself like this.If he asked for something, he had always been unwilling.

No, it's not that I don't want to, it's that I dare not.He would rather be like this forever, neither claim nor lose.This is the best ending.

He dared not wish for anything.

The windows of the cabin are inlaid with glazed glass. Looking out from the inside, the fishing fires are lit on the river, and the water surface is also glowing with silver light. One can imagine that there must be a bright moon in the sky.I don't know who Jiang Yue is waiting for, but I see the Yangtze River sending water.Intermittent string songs blowing with the wind, the melody is high and clean.

"The moon shines from the east, and the brilliance has never been full. The wine will wake up..."