Chapter 22 Restraint
King Chen also knew that some things should not be pushed too hard, so he gave the Tang family three days to think about it.
After he left, the third son of the Tang family sat down in a cold sweat.
"King Chen is by no means a wise master. If you depend on him, you will undoubtedly be seeking skin from a tiger. But if you refuse, I'm afraid the Tang family..." Duke Fu sighed.
Hai Gong was also depressed and depressed: "The Tang family has been really having bad luck lately."
Speaking of this, the farmer also said: "Yes, I don't know where Wang Chengling learned the powerful poisonous trick. He opened the city gate and allowed the hungry victims outside the city to enter the city for relief. This has made our Tang family now With continuous losses, we can only sell and hoard food at low prices."
Fu Gong hurriedly asked: "I haven't asked about this in detail. Are the people in the city willing to do such stupid things?"
" Naturally, the people in the city refused to allow it and went to the city magistrate's office to make trouble. However, he already had a plan to deal with it. He said that the imperial court had given permission to open warehouses to release grain, and sent Major General Huo to supervise the matter, so there would be no chaos. The situation."
"In this way, there is a reason, but I never thought that Wang Chengling was a traitor. He only used the food from the warehouse to support the hungry people every day. "
"You also know that once people are hungry and anxious, they will take desperate measures. I just heard that the high-priced grains in the Liu family's grain store were looted not long ago. The Liu family cried and described their miserable situation everywhere. They shouted in unison to kill all unscrupulous merchants, scaring every rice shop into danger.”
"What's hateful is that the Royal City Order stayed behind closed doors, and Major General Huo only told rumors. In the end, most of the merchants and shops in Jiangling City had to lower their prices to provide food to appease the people. With the City Order, they said they would work together to tide over the difficulties."< br>
“Can’t they understand such an obvious calculation?” Mr. Fu’s face turned dark.
The farmer said helplessly: "Who can't understand, but what if you understand? Just like the current problem, whether to surrender and save your life, or to perish together. The hungry people are untouchables, and those who are barefoot are not the only ones who wear shoes. , but what about us? Can we risk it?"
For a while, they fell into silence again.
At this time, Fugong suddenly said: "Do you still remember what Xu Shanshan said before he came to Shangqiu and before leaving?"
Tang Gengnong recalled it for a while and said uncertainly: "Will it be a success or will it be ruined in a single thought?"
Fu Gong took a long breath: "Yes, that's it."
Tang Gengnon was thoughtful.
Hai Gong thought it was ridiculous: "Brother, are you so stupid that you believed Xu Shanshan's lies so easily? She just practiced her nonsense with Shen Shuanzi, otherwise How can you deceive so many people? "
Fu Gong didn't bother to argue with him. Although he felt that he was "hurt to the hospital because of his illness," Xu Shanshan was a close disciple of the fortune teller after all, and she was just trying to gain fame. , but there’s no telling what trump card Qishen Shuzi left for her.
"By the way, where are the people from Jiashan?"
Nonggong met Fu Gong's eyes: "The eldest brother is planning to call me Jiashan..."
Fu Gong solemnly confessed: "The second brother, I can't guarantee it." This bad luck is the backlash caused by regretful marriage. No matter what, you ask Jiashan to take Xu Shanshan back to the Tang family first."
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Tang Gengnong came to the Buddhist hall. Through the window lattice, I saw Jiashan concentrating on transcribing something, with a stack of clear manuscripts already piled on his hand.
Under the blurred light, the fragrance of Buddha curled up, forming a warm glow, and also outlined the bright lines around his body.
"Jiashan."
Jiashan raised his eyes, put down his pen, raised his sleeves and stood up to greet him.
"Nong Gong."
Tang Gengnong patted his arm and said caringly: "You have been staying behind closed doors for the past two days. What have you been busy with?"
He strolled to the desk, leaned down and picked up a book, flipping through a few pages: "Buddha's verse? Altar sutra?"
Jiashan nodded: "The farmer is here, but something happened?"
< br>The farmer put it down: "Nothing, I just came to see you. How are you and Xu Shanshan getting along recently?"
"She said that she will be very busy in the past two days, so Jiashan doesn't have to go and bother her." Jiashan He said softly.
The farmer laughed: "She told you not to go... so you really didn't go?"
Jiashan was puzzled: "What's wrong?"
"You don't know...women never mean what they say. What if she is just testing you?"
"She won't." He His face was calm and calm.
When the farmer saw Jiashan mentioning Xu Shanshan, he was not as disgusted as before, and his mood was much calmer and more easy-going. This change was due to his higher "cultivation" or because his relationship with Xu Shanshan was slightly different. Relaxed?
“That’s all, you can resolve the matter between you by yourselves, but you are engaged to her. Now that we have come to Jiangling City, we should also fulfill our loyalty as landlords. We must not neglect it or lose it. ”
"Hey, don't mention us, just say that you want to invite her to Tang's house, understand?" The farmer specifically warned her.
Jiashan glanced at the manuscripts on the case that read through the collection of transcripts of famous Buddhist scriptures: "It was not the first day she came to Jiangling City."
The implication is that being courteous for nothing is either adultery or adultery. Steal.
Jiashan raised his eyes, his silent gaze fell on the farmer. He suddenly felt uncomfortable, and felt that his clear light brown eyes seemed to be able to penetrate directly into the depths of people's hearts.
Knowing that some things could not be hidden from him, the farmer sighed heavily: "...Actually, our Tang family has encountered a huge disaster."
Jiashan understood as soon as he heard it.
"Do you believe her?"
"Believe it or not, you can tell with just one test."
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The next day, Jiashan followed the agreement Xu Shanshan is waiting for the time and place.
But when people arrived, he was stunned for a moment. At this time, she was no longer wearing a simple and old wide robe, but was now wearing a plain skirt, and there was a small pet green-haired red-eyed parrot on her shoulders.
The tailoring of this outfit is exquisite and clever. The smooth lines fit the woman's slim figure better. The neckline is embroidered with exquisite patterns, and silver thread outlines the elegant pattern. Adds a sense of delicacy and luxury.
The robe with large sleeves is tightened from the arms, wide at the front and narrow at the back, showing just the right amount of elegance and solemnity.
It only took two days, but he changed his clothes, but the "Xu Shanshan" in front of him seemed a lot stranger again.
"Good man."
Her familiar, gentle call made his heart tighten inexplicably.
“Why do you always call me a good person?”
Xu Shanshan’s black eyes raised a narrow smile: “Because you said you would lead me to be kind, care for others, and be willing to do so. Aren't those who do good things a good person? "
He didn't care what she called him. After knowing the reason, he let her go.
"What have you been doing these past two days?"
He noticed that the aura on her body was very strange and complex. The light air was solid and the turbid air dissipated slowly. There was also a faint smell of blood on her body, but there was also a vague sense of blessing. The golden light of protection wanders and entwines in the black.
She said calmly: "I killed some people and saved some people."
The pair of eyes that were always dark and obscure when he looked at her could not distinguish her. Are you lying or serious?
"What about you?" She reciprocated politely.
"The poor monk copied the Buddhist scriptures for two days. The supreme wisdom of the Buddha is gathered in the Buddhist scriptures. The Buddha used various methods to save all living beings. Reciting more and copying more is beneficial to the state of mind."
The contents of the two people's chat are two extremes. , but the two of them didn't seem to feel anything was wrong.
"Then you are done with your work?"
"Almost, what's wrong?"
Jiashan pursed his lips gently: "Then you are willing to live in poverty? The monk returned to Shangqiu...copying Buddhist scriptures?"
Xu Shanshan: "..."
What a special invitation. Just listening to it made her feel like her soul had been purified.
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Jiashan brought Xu Shanshan back to Shangqiu, and immediately took her to the Buddhist hall, explaining to her how seriously he was serious about helping her to do good.
Looking at a pile of freshly ink-stained manuscripts on the desk, Xu Shanshan was troubled by what he had done.
"Good man, I am touched by your kindness, but I am illiterate."
She looked at him innocently.
Jiashan had obviously not considered this: "Are you illiterate?"
She was funny: "What? Do I look like someone who has read poetry and scriptures?"< br>
It does look like it, but Jiashan doesn’t want to answer such a meaningless question.
"In that case, the poor monk will read it to you word for word."
"I'm not very grateful."
He sat in silence with his eyes closed, and the ever-bright lamp in front of the Buddha illuminated his dangerous posture. The protruding solitary peak of the nose bridge, turning the rosary lightly, calming the mind.
Xu Shanshan came next to him and dragged a futon over to imitate him in worshiping Buddha.
He first said: "Everything is law, everything is nature."
Xu Shanshan asked: "Is that the law of nature?"
He was concentrating on reading, but when he saw her understanding with her heart, he couldn't help but open his eyes.
He explained: "The meaning of Zen is like nature."
She thought for a moment and then said: "All dharmas are one, and freedom is like Zen. Isn't Zen just in this colorful and colorful place? In the ever-changing world of mortals?”
Jiashan was slightly startled.
He originally thought that a cruel person like Xu Shanshan must have a very poor understanding of Buddha's verses, but unexpectedly, she was not only able to read and interpret the content upon first hearing it, but also understood it thoroughly.
His brown eyes flashed with a strange light, and his lips could not help but curl up with a smile of relief: "You have realized the Zen of life."
It turned out that she was the only one who understood his heart, Does he smile like this?
Xu Shanshan’s eyes were slightly aggressive.
He smelled "so good" that even a string of purple phoenix eyes were pickled by this "fragrance".
"Shan, restrain yourself, don't do anything!" Maomao was so anxious that she slapped her with her wings.
Xu Shanshan looked down and realized that his "devil's claw" had already been extended halfway...
"There seems to be no law in Jingguo that severely punishes the crime of molesting a monk. Right?"
Her eyes suddenly dimmed, a little smile overflowed, and she became evil.
(End of this chapter)