Sleeping Arhat

Chapter 114
"By the way, young man, a son came to the inn to look for you." The innkeeper remembered something, called Wu Xian who had left, and said anxiously.

Wu Xian stopped the step of stepping out of the threshold, turned his head with a puzzled expression, a young master had looked for him.I don't have any son-in-law friends, and I turned the door to find myself, could it be Zhao Min?Wu Xian suddenly thought of this person, and the more he thought about it, the more believable he became.

Wu Xian walked into the counter again, looked at the shopkeeper at a close distance, looked directly at the shopkeeper's face, and said gently: "Did he say anything?"

Stared at by those spring-like eyes, the shopkeeper was worried about Wu Xian's strength before, so he felt a little pressure in his heart, but now he was very relaxed, and said: "I also told him at the time that the young man just passed by the inn, and he didn't go to the inn. He said with certainty that you will come again, and he also said that if you come, he will tell you, 'In the Red Plum Garden in the west, there is an old man warming the wine'."

"Okay, thank you shopkeeper." Wu Xian thanked, and immediately set off to the west of Hongmei Village, accompanied by the cold wind all the way. At this time, the six major factions were besieging Guangmingding, and the wind was raging and the mountains were about to rain. Why did the princess look for him.

When Wu Xian walked to the west of Shalin Town, there were few residential houses in the west, and there were ancient wooden flutes on both sides of the street, but in front of his eyes, the yellow wooden plaque of Hongmei Villa was hung on the top, and he could be seen when he looked up.

Wu Xian didn't take the usual way, he crossed Zhang Xu's wall and walked on the broken bluestone road. The garden was covered with snow, and even the stone walls, red tiles, and rockery were covered with a layer of snow. The crystal clear white snowflakes seemed to be crystal clear and pure in front of my eyes, as if all the troubles had been lost, leaving only the pure heart in my heart.

And in the garden, the Aoxue Hanmei plants are extremely cold and proud, with some pink flowers blooming, revealing their fragrance in the ice and snow, the fragrance of the flowers is sober, elegant, and fragrant.There are also budding, shy.

On the plum branches, pink, purple, pale white, and bright red are unfolded together, and the branches are covered by white snowflakes. The snowflakes wrap the branches and flowers. The colors are bright and distinct. , Not afraid of wind and snow.

As soon as Wu Xian went outside the corridor, he saw two servants wearing dark gray servant boy clothes, but their backs were straight and their eyes were bright, which was different from ordinary servants who were wretched and humble. Wu Xian also had to lament Ru Yang The royal family has a large family business and great power.

Such a master of the rivers and lakes, if he joins a small gang like the Poyang Gang, he can become a second- and third-rate leader, but he is willing to pretend to be a servant boy at this time and do some things to bow his knees to others. It seems that the treatment of the palace is very good Rich and fertile.

As soon as the two of them came out of the corridor, they saw Wu Xian swaggering around. His eyes scanned left and right, and he had a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of the manor.

"Who are you?" One person stepped forward and shouted loudly, clenched his fists as if facing a big enemy, and confronted Wu Xian.

"I'm your son's guest." Wu Xian said with a sneer while rubbing the tip of his nose in embarrassment when he was caught stealing into the manor.

"Why don't the young master's guests come in through the main entrance, but sneak in by jumping over the wall." The man breathed a sigh of relief, but still insisted on saying, "Let's go, I will take you to see the young master."

Because Zhao Min had already said hello before, all the servants knew that Zhao Min was going to entertain guests, and Wu Xian happened to come in. The two of them had no doubt that he was there, so they led Wu Xian to Shuiting to meet Zhao Min.

"Young hero is young and a disciple of the Beggar Gang. Could it be the 'Sleeping Arhat' Wu Xian who is in the limelight recently?" The other man saw the four cloth bags around Wu Xian's waist and knew that he was a disciple of the Beggar Gang. The master will not interact with ordinary people, so Juvenile Jue is by no means an ordinary person.

"Hey, it's me." Wu Xian replied with a smile.

After passing through several courtyards in a short while, there were bursts of faint qin sounds in my ears.The ethereal sound reminds people of the orchids in the valley, and the ancient sound seems to be riding the wind beside the white clouds.

The two led Wu Xian to the bank of the water pavilion, and retreated one by one.Wu Xian smiled and looked at Zhao Min in the gazebo, dressed in white, sitting with her back facing each other, the beautiful and moving music of the piano poured out from her fingertips, every movement and posture of her was extremely elegant, like a goddess in the sky, noble The holiness makes people dare not look directly.

Wu Xian restrained his mind, walked forward with light steps, and did not deliberately lower the sound of the steps. Zhao Min's snow-white ears moved, and he heard the sound of light and steady footsteps. His fingers were slender, soft and pale, and his movements were more delicate and flexible. , a song "Bai Lingque" was played in a leisurely and pleasant manner.

"White-collar bird" is also known as "white feather magpie", "da thorn" and "dao la".At the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty, it was popular for a while.But its creation was in the Liao and Jin dynasties.At the same time, it is widely spread in the northern provinces of China, and naturally it is also spread in Shaanxi.

According to the literature records: At the beginning of Yuan Shizu's accession to the throne (according to Yuan Shizu's original designation as the king of Qin, he was in Chang'an, that is, the throne was the first year of Song Jingding, 1260, Jianyuan Zhongtong), once asked the palace actor Shuodeyan to compose a song , to express the bird white feather sparrow that can subdue ferocious beasts in the desert and capture swans, and use it to express emotions.Therefore, according to Kublai Khan's will, Shuo Deyan conducted in-depth and meticulous observation and research on the living habits and external characteristics of this bird, and based on its male and female singing together, with a pleasant sound, he composed a tune, named "" Answer the thorn".

After hearing this, Kublai Khan said: "Why is there a sound of sorrow and sorrow at the end?" force.This is because when Kublai Khan was plowing the willow forest, he once "heard the woman crying very sad. Tomorrow, the white feather sparrows will fly to the dry flowers, and their voices will be like a crying woman. I feel that because I ordered the courtiers to make "Bai Ling Sparrow" Ci" ("Tieya Yuefu Preface").

After the piece was played, Zhao Min stopped playing the piano, her beautiful eyes sparkled, she looked at Wu Xian with a smile and said, "How is the music playing, can you comment a few words, I wonder if we meet a bosom friend in the mountains and rivers?"

Wu Xian's face was neither surprised nor happy, Zhao Min played so well, but he couldn't act normal, lest he be underestimated out of thin air, Wu Xian opened his mouth to speak, but his mind was blank, nodded and said: "Not bad, played well Very loud."

"You are looking for death." Zhao Min gritted his teeth and hated, the tenderness in his eyes turned into anger, and he stared at Wu Xian viciously, his original leisurely and comfortable mood was destroyed by just teaching this guy to say a word, he is really his own enemy.

"Hey, princess, you taught me how to play piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. I can't understand everything, but if it's eating, drinking and having fun (whoring and gambling), I have some experience," Wu Xian said with a cheeky smile. There are too many lice and it doesn't itch , Don’t worry if you have too much debt.

Women just can't be too nice to her, don't let her have enough food before the age of 60, and don't tell the truth to her before the age of 70, Wu Xian has learned the truth.

"You...you...I'm just playing the piano to a cow." Zhao Min was so anxious that his fair cheeks flushed, but he suddenly smiled helplessly, quite speechless to Wu Xian.

"If I'm a cow, then you're also a heifer." Wu Xian chuckled, winking with a look of color.

"Bah." Zhao Min spat, her cheeks were pink again, but it was not the same as before. At this moment, the girl's face was full of shyness, and the corners of her eyes were tender.

Although Wu Xian's words were frivolous, his actions were a gentleman, and he did not do anything out of line.

"By the way, princess, why are you looking for me? You don't want me so much, and you came to Shalin Town to look for me?" Wu Xian leaned on the wooden railing, with one hand on his leg and the other on the wooden pier. Stepping on the ground with one leg is a very unrestrained movement.

Wu Xian lamented in his heart, ever since he learned Sleeping Arhat, he has always inadvertently made some strange postures, as if it was a natural instinct, that kind of reclining, lying, leaning is very comfortable and comfortable, it is a kind of enjoyment from the bottom of his heart.

Just like ordinary people sleep on the bed, they usually sleep on their backs or on their sides, but Wu Xian may sleep on the bed with his head propped up, or sit up, with half of his body out of the bed, and Wu Xian may even wake up one day At that time, I only had a pair of feet on the eaves of the bed, and my head was supported by my elbows, and I was sleeping in mid-air. Wu Xian was afraid for a while, and only hoped that his future daughter-in-law would not complain that he slept too strangely.

Wu Xian's eyes turned hard, and she made up her mind that no one should reveal this matter. When the uncooked rice is cooked and it's done, she has to endure it, and she has to endure it if she can't, haha.Thinking of this, Wu Xian felt joy in his heart, and couldn't help but want to look up to the sky and laugh three times
"I have something I want to ask you. What will happen to you if I become an enemy of the entire martial arts world?" Zhao Min looked forward to looking at Wu Xian and asked curiously.

Wu Xian looked at the princess Shui Lingling's big eyes, and couldn't bear to refuse, and was afraid that she would be too unscrupulous and really wanted to drive out the six major sects and Mingjiao, so he said loudly, "Even if the whole world is against you, I will fight against you." will stand on the side of the world."

"Puchi." Zhao Min vomited blood, his eyes were slightly resentful, slightly angry, he gave Wu Xian a blank look, and turned his head angrily, not wanting to talk to Wu Xian.

Wu Xian tugged at the corner of the princess's clothes, and asked: "Princess, what are your plans, why don't you tell me, I can also give you advice."

Zhao Min turned around and said bitterly: "Don't say it, I'm afraid that if I say it today, tomorrow the six factions will come to my door and kill me."

"That's not enough. Don't forget who is behind you. Anyone who wants to kill you has to ask me if I agree." Wu Xian turned back with a playful smile.

"Didn't someone say just now that they would stand on the side of the world and be my enemy?" Zhao Min said in a temper.

"Hey, the whole world is not as important as you alone."

"Well, I want you to help me with something. I happen to have some troubles in my hands and I need someone to help me deal with them." Zhao Min looked directly at Wu Xian, approaching Wu Xian with a slim body step by step, and asked forcefully.

Wu Xian didn't even turn her head, she just stared blankly into the distance, the cool wind was trustworthy, and the lake was rippling, she put one hand against her head casually, she arched her head with her small head, trying to get rid of the shackles of Wu Xian's hand, but she couldn't make any progress , had no choice but to look at Wu Xian bitterly and said: "Let go of your hand."

Wu Xian shrugged, let go of his hands, pursed his lips, and said, "I'm too busy with the affairs of the beggar gang recently, so I don't have the time to meddle in your affairs. Besides, you have many masters under your command, so just pick one out, it's no better than me." A hundred times, a thousand times."

"Hey, I just tried it casually, so I exposed it. You said that the world is not as important as me, it's just nonsense, it's shameful."

"Oh, I really thought you were in a hurry to find me, so I came here non-stop, but I didn't know that you have nothing to do, so I'm leaving." Wu Xian got up and waved his hands, as if to leave.

Zhao Min hurriedly stopped, and said coquettishly: "I haven't had a good time entertaining you yet, are you leaving?"

Wu Xian didn't intend to leave at all, it was his wish to have the opportunity to stay with the princess, so he pretended to be embarrassed and stayed.

Before the banquet was set, Zhao Min led Wu Xian to wander around the village, admiring the scenery of plum blossoms in the snow. The manor is really big, not extremely magnificent, but the architectural decoration is simple and elegant, unique, and it is really pleasant and livable.

"How about it? It's not bad. This trip to Kunlun is much more comfortable than when I came with you. I have servants to follow and serve me along the way, and it's really enjoyable to live in such a large courtyard."

Thinking of something, Zhao Min squinted his eyes again, with a wicked smile on his face: "I don't know where your beggar gang lives. You can have delicacies from mountains and seas and delicacies for three meals a day."

"Hehe, don't say I look down on you. Although the living environment of the Beggars' Clan is not good, my house is magnificent and the buildings are beautiful. It's not worse than your Ruyang Palace at all."

"Besides, when I was at home, I used bird's nest to rinse my mouth, and shark's fin to pick my teeth. I didn't like delicacies from mountains and seas. I only wanted to eat some vegetarian meals and simple meals. Compared with me, the realm of the princess is still not as good as mine. "Wu Xian shook his head, bragging and never drafting, his words were full of force, far more than Zhao Min.

"As poor as you are, you can't wait to break a piece of silver in half. The faded robe on your body is rough in workmanship. It must not exceed a tael of silver, and you are talking about eighty pieces of cloth shoes." Zhao Min said in an interview. Wu Xian paced slowly beside him, lowered his head and glanced at him, speaking in a contemptuous tone.

"Seeing is believing. Whenever there is an opportunity, I must take you to see it, so that you can know what a successful person is, a peak residence, a style garden, and supreme enjoyment." Wu Xian's eyes were indifferent, and he was also extremely disdainful.

"Okay, happy to hear." Zhao Min said.

It was time for a cup of tea, and it was time for dinner. The banquet was set up in the hall, and Wu Xian felt "luxury" again, following the rich woman, although his feet trembled, he enjoyed life.

After the meal, the sky gradually became hazy, and a crescent moon rose from the sky, and the bright moonlight sprinkled on the earth. This vast land was covered with a layer of silver gauze, empty like water, crystal clear like jade, and warm like a furnace. .

"Princess, then I'm leaving too. After Guangmingding and his party, if I have free time, I will come to you." Wu Xian said while wearing a pure white robe, which was of course given by the princess.

Suddenly remembered something, Wu Xian turned back and reminded: "Princess, no matter what you do, I just hope that you don't hurt the Wudang faction too hard and form an indelible hatred. Taijiquan is Wudang's unique skill, so Wudang is important to me. The grace of passing on merit."

"I have a good friend called Zhang Wuji. You must have heard his name before. He is the son of Wudang Zhang Wuxia Zhang Cuishan and the grandson of Zhang Zhenren, so he also has a sympathy for him."

"What, Zhang Wuji?" Zhao Min's beautiful eyes widened and she exclaimed, seemingly a little surprised.

"Why, do you know each other?" Wu Xian said with some taste in his heart, but his tone remained unchanged.

"When I was ten years old, Xuan Ming and Elder Xuanming snatched a child to the palace. I used to pity him, but I didn't know that he didn't know good and evil, and made me angry. He is Zhang Wuji." Zhao Min said calmly, surprised because Surprised by his identity, not by this person.

(End of this chapter)