Chapter 102 102: Dustpan Alley, Changle Hall, Alchemist
Dustpan Lane is called "Alley", but it is actually a large residential area for wealthy people.
Among them, the streets are continuous and the population is a city; there are also lakes and meandering rivers; pavilions, terraces and pavilions are all available...
In terms of scale, Dustpan Lane is comparable to the coverage area of a local county.
There are two typical theories about the origin of the name.
One: The terrain of this area is like a dustpan, hence its name. But it was also said that the shape was not a dustpan at all, but a basin.
treasure bowl!
A place like this is truly a Feng Shui treasure;
Second: It is said that when the ancestor of the Chen family of Changletang led his people to migrate to Gaozhou County, they lived in poverty and made a living by cutting down bamboo slices, collecting wicker, etc., and weaving and selling dustpans.
Later, he gradually became rich and finally formed the wealthy and powerful family he is today.
So far, the Chen family in Gaozhou has produced five Jinshi, more than twenty candidates, and countless scholars. In the official career, there are even senior figures of the first rank who are extremely prominent.
In addition, there are martial arts masters, Shinto god-transformation monks, etc. It can be said that there is an endless supply of talents.
The heads of these clans are like towering trees, with branches and roots that grow and develop, and are divided into twelve branches, named "fang", which means twelve rooms.
The number of twelve is not determined casually, but has to be paid attention to.
The scripture says: The greatest number in heaven is no more than twelve;
Represents perfection.
Of course, people have their own ups and downs.
If any house is dilapidated, has been annexed, replaced, or had to move out of Dustpan Alley, live outside, and gradually become a side branch.
Like the origin of Chen Zexiang, it is possible that it came from this.
The world is constantly changing, and things are changing. In the long river of history, even the change of dynasties is just a passing cloud, let alone the blood of the clan?
This is also the source of immortality and immortality, which is the coveted dream of people.
……
According to Hu Yuan's foreign letter, the old friend he introduced came from the third room of Chen's Changle Hall and was named "Chen Shizhen."
Generations.
However, the seniority between the main family and the collateral branches is mostly messed up, and it is difficult to clarify clearly. As for the blood relationship, I don't know how many generations have passed, and they can't be related to each other.
Chen Jin did not come here to recognize his ancestors and return to the clan. He did not care much about seniority.
When Ye Yanke drove the carriage to the outside of Dustpan Alley, he couldn't help but be amazed when he saw the rows of buildings as far as the eye could see.
At the main entrance, you are greeted by a tall and large stone archway.
This threshold has its own merits and regulations. Before people enter, those on horseback must dismount and those riding in sedans must get off their sedans to show respect.
Anyone who breaks in and does not follow the rules will be driven out by Chen's people.
As soon as the carriage arrived, it was quickly stopped and questioned.
Looking at this formation, it is a bit stricter than entering the city gate of the state and county.
After asking about the identity and purpose of the visit, someone will go in to inform the person. Only after verifying the authenticity will the person be let in.
Until then, visitors had to wait outside the door.
In terms of rules, this Dustpan Alley is almost the same as those of sect forces and government departments.
Chen Jin thought of the access control system in some high-end residential areas, which was probably the case.
After Yue Mo waited for a quarter of an hour, the person who went to inform him finally came back, bringing a boy with him.
This boy's name is "Awu" and he is the person next to Chen Shizhen. He is responsible for coming out and bringing people in.
"Mr. Chen, please go this way."
Awu was accustomed to greeting people from the south and sending them off to the north, and behaved politely. Along the way, there are main streets and narrow alleys, some of which are as lively as a market.
"We're here."
At the intersection of an alley, Awu said.
Chen Jin looked up and saw a tablet erected outside the alley, with the words "Abbott Road" written on it, which was written like a dragon and a phoenix.
This name is indeed somewhat independent. No wonder Hu Yuanwai said that this old friend is a man who practices Taoism and seeks truth.
After entering, I saw the quiet environment inside, with various bamboos, plum blossoms, etc. If nothing else, the scenery is pretty good.
When I came to a house.
Bang!
There was a sudden explosion, as if something exploded, and then a clear female voice shouted anxiously: "Dad, what's wrong with you?"
A Wu was shy and ran in quickly. He picked up a wooden bucket with skill, filled a large water tank in the corner of the yard with a bucket of water, and then rushed into the inner house.
Chen Jin, Ye Yanke, and Wangcai's carriage were left waiting outside.
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Ye Yanke asked in a low voice: "Scholar, what should we do?"
The explosion just now made a lot of noise, so don't let anything happen.
"Go in."
Chen Jin entered the house on his own without being invited.
Looking around, I saw that this place was quite large, but it clearly showed signs of neglect and seemed deserted.
Obviously, the owner of this family is not a wealthy family with a lot of servants, and it is not suitable for the status of the third room of Chen's Changle Hall.
In Hu Yuanwai's letter, he didn't introduce much about Chen Shizhen, just a few brief mentions. He was probably thinking that if Chen Jin came over, he would make his own observations and make his own judgments without anyone else having to say anything to avoid preconceptions.
When Chen Jin came in at this moment, he originally wanted to stop in the courtyard and not break into the inner house, but he heard a mess inside, with shouts and cries, as if something serious had happened.
He pondered for a moment, stepped in, followed the sound, and soon came to a side courtyard.
This side courtyard actually collapsed. One corner suffered severe damage and collapsed. There was also a fire, and open flames were burning.
The boy Awu was carrying a bucket and pouring water to put out the fire.
Fortunately, the burning area was not large and the fire was rescued in time. It didn't take long for the fire to be controlled.
There were several people gathered in the courtyard. Among them was a beautiful girl in her prime, with a worried look on her face, so anxious that she shed tears. She faced the person lying on the ground and kept shouting: "Dad, dad, don't scare me!"
The man was obviously rescued from a side hospital room. From head to toe, many places were blackened by fireworks, and his hair was disheveled. His face could not be seen for a while.
He fainted and seemed unconscious.
If the guess is correct, this should be Mr. Hu's old friend "Chen Shizhen".
But I don't know what this guy is doing to make him like this.
Could it be that he was refining elixirs?
Failed?
Chen Jin had a strange look on his face, walked forward and said, "Everyone, get out of the way."
At this time, the people surrounding Chen Shizhen, except for his daughter, were basically servants.
When they heard the sound, they were stunned when they saw an unfamiliar young man. Someone asked: "Who are you? How did you break in?"
Chen Jin didn't answer, just pushed the person away, leaned down, and observed Chen Shizhen. Suddenly he took action and struck down with a palm, hitting Chen Shizhen's chest impartially, making a crisp sound.
This movement was so unexpected and so swift that the girl was frightened and screamed: "What are you doing?"
Fortunately, the next moment, Chen Shizhen sat up suddenly, opened his mouth and exhaled, and asked with a confused look: "Why am I here?"
(End of chapter)