The mysterious bird of destiny, the beginning of China

Chapter 239 Old friends meet and the vicissitudes of time pass

Butcher Zheng's family looked at Li Xinni's leaving figure, and saw Butcher Zheng's son suddenly kneeling down and kowtow three times to Li Xinni.

Li Xinni seemed to feel something. She paused slightly before leaving, but still strode away.

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The land of China has thousands of mountains and rivers, and beautiful scenery. It has also nurtured a hard-working, intelligent and kind-hearted people. They build their own country and they are there in every era.

Time passed, and twenty years passed by in a flash. The Tang Dynasty was still strong, the emperor had been in power for nearly thirty years, and the politics was stable.

Li Xinni's appearance has also changed drastically, from the original beautiful woman to the appearance of a woman. However, even after becoming a woman, she retains her beauty, which is somewhat different from the grace, dignity, and elegance of the woman's period.

The clothes on her body also changed into a woman's style, and she became her person. The white horse beside her and the sword in her hand remained unchanged.

Don't ask about things, don't ask about the way forward, have no purpose, just be at home all over the world.

I don't know what the name of the city was when I came to it. Li Xinni led a white horse, carried a bag on his back, and walked into it riding a sword. We came to an inn, found a place to stay, and then wandered around the city, feeling the cultural scenery here.

"Thanks for letting me know!"

Hearing the waiter's words, Li Bai had a look of confusion on his face, but he didn't think much about it and said directly to the deceased outside: "Please go to the living room, I will be there later!"

When I helped him, I could get His Majesty's appreciation as soon as possible in the Great Wall to show my ambition. But I didn't expect that just how long had it passed before I was actually given money and released by the current emperor?

Sitting in the beautiful courtyard, Li Bai looked at the blooming flowers in the courtyard garden, and his thoughts drifted into the distance.

"His Majesty rewarded him with some gold and silver and allowed Li Bai to leave Chang'an and return to his hometown!"

For Li Xinni, she no longer has any sense of the passage of time. Although it is the same in Chang'an City, she does not have the ease of traveling around the world.

"Since Li Bai is coming here, it can be regarded as a reunion of old friends..."

What comes into view is a rather splendidly decorated courtyard, but it also has the freshness and elegance of a Jiangnan water town. The details and carvings are quite exquisite. It is an expensive courtyard.

"Poetic Immortal Li Bai? What does it mean to give money and return it?"

At noon, she came to a restaurant to taste the local delicacies.

Twenty years have left their mark on everyone's face, and it seems that no trace can be left on the land of China.

After staying in this city for a few more days, Li Xinni got up early that morning and heard the waiter in the inn talking to others:

However, at this moment, she heard the conversation of the diners at the next table:

"Have you ever heard that Li Bai, the immortal poet in Chang'an City, was given gold and released by His Majesty?"

I just didn't expect that Li Bai would receive such hospitality from the local people when he came here from Chang'an City, which shows the respect that the world has for Li Bai.

Li Bai had some doubts in his heart, thinking that he didn't know a woman here, so how could he have an old friend here?

But when he saw the face of the woman in heaven, his movements suddenly froze, and a beautiful silhouette instantly appeared in his mind.

"The Poet Immortal arrived here from Chang'an yesterday evening, attracting countless people to send greetings or invitations, hoping to meet the legendary Poet Immortal!"

"An old friend of mine?"

While Li Xinni was observing the other party, the other party also looked at Li Xinni.

The same is true even for what people call the Poet Immortal. At this time, Li Bai no longer had the handsomeness and handsomeness of his youth, but also had the stability of a middle-aged man, and his eyes were filled with the vicissitudes of time.

"Absolutely true!"

He just came here and was invited by the local wealthy people in the city. Only the courtyard where he lived was provided by the people in the city.

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As for the reason, Li Xinni naturally didn't know.

"This matter is no longer a secret. Anyone who pays a little attention to the news about the Great Wall has heard about it. However, this does not surprise everyone. What surprises everyone is that the poet Li Bai is about to arrive here!"

Another person quickly replied: "But the poet Li Bai likes landscapes. When he became famous, he wrote "The Road to Shu is Difficult" and "Sleepwalking Tianmu Yin Farewell" were even known to the world. At this time, he was given a gold release by His Majesty. And, of course, traveling around the world to express my love for the mountains and rivers!"

Some people didn't understand what he meant and asked quickly.

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Hearing this, Li Xinni was also curious about where Li Bai lived at this time, so she couldn't help asking, "I wonder where the Shixian you mentioned lives now?"

He thought of his glorious days in Chang'an City, and also thought of his decline and loneliness when he left Chang'an City. The honor and disgrace he had once seemed to have disappeared.

It is said that it has disappeared, but how can we really let it go?

A smile appeared on his face, with indifference but also the reluctance of the past.

Li Xinni followed the waiter into a hall. After the waiter served tea, Li Xinni had time to observe everything around him.

After inquiring about Li Bai's residence, Li Xinni walked out of the inn and walked towards the place where she inquired.

"Is this true?!"

The waiter who was talking to others saw that it was Li Xinni. Although Li Xinni looked like a woman, he saw that Li Xinni had a beautiful appearance and elegant temperament, so he did not dare to look down upon her. He immediately told Li Xinni everything he knew.

Just when Li Bai was about to enter the study to read, the waiter's voice suddenly came from outside, "Mr. Li, there is a woman coming outside. She claims to be Mr. Li's old friend."

"If this is the case, we can also get a glimpse of the poetry of the immortals, accompany them, long for the mountains and rivers, and drinking and having fun can be considered a kind of fun!"

Li Xinni didn't wait too much, but she heard footsteps coming from outside, and then a middle-aged man strode in. His face was handsome, and it could be seen that he was also a young man when he was young.

"..."

Listening to the conversation of the people around her, ordinary Li Xinni frowned. If she remembered correctly, the poet Li Bai they talked about was the young man she met in Jincheng in Shu.

At this time, the waiter brought the food, and Li Xinni began to chew her lunch slowly.

"..."

The beautiful image in my mind has often appeared in the past twenty years, but I didn't expect to meet the person I have longed for here at this moment.

"You are...Princess Yong'an!?!"

When Li Bai in front of him directly shouted out his true identity, Li Xinni showed no surprise on his face. After all, he had already expected that as long as Li Bai went to Chang'an City and used the jade pendant he had given him, he would naturally know his identity. real identity.

"You're welcome and safe!"

With a faint smile on her face, Li Xinni looked at the middle-aged man in front of her, which coincided with the energetic and heroic young man in her memory.

Hearing Li Xinni's words, Li Bai also smiled. Fortunately, there was no one else in the hall at this time, and no one heard Li Bai call out the words "Princess Yong'an" just now.

Sitting aside, Li Bai acted very relaxed and said with a smile: "It's so hard for me to hide this princess!"

As he spoke, Li Bai recounted his experiences in the first one or two years after arriving in Chang'an City, saying that he had no choice but to take out the jade pendant in order to finally gain His Majesty's appreciation. However, when he said this, Li Bai's face showed a look of depression again, but he hid it for a while.

"Because you were given money and released by His Majesty again. I wonder why?"

Li Xinni showed concern. After all, Li Bai was recommended by himself in the first place, but now he was actually given money and returned by the current emperor, so he naturally had to be concerned.

"No big deal!"

Li Bai shook his head, "It's just that I'm not used to the intrigues in the Great Wall. I also intend to leave Chang'an City. I have already prepared for this outcome!"

Seeing that Li Bai's expression didn't look like he was lying, Li Xinni felt relieved.

Looking at his former friend, Li Xinni asked, "I wonder what you plan to do from now on?"

"What can I do? It's just to admire the mountains and rivers and enjoy myself!"

Having said this, Li Bai also showed curiosity on his face. He looked at Li Xinni and asked, "I wonder where the princess has been in the past twenty years?"

"Since we parted ways that year, I stayed in Jincheng, Shu for a few more years, and then I left. Wherever I go and where my heart is, I stay for a few days!"

Hearing this, Li Bai also showed a smile on his face. He suddenly felt a sense of sympathy in his heart, and then said to Li Xinni beside him: "Since we can meet here by fate this time, why not stay for a few days and go to the hotel together?" How about having fun in the city?"

"It's what you wish for!"

Li Xinni smiled and nodded.

So Li Bai immediately got up and was busy preparing lunch. Although Li Bai left Chang'an and traveled around the world, he also took his son with him, but because he was still young, he did not come out.

If Li Xinni stays here, she will go out to meet guests.

"This is Quanzi. Even though everyone in the world praises me as the Immortal of Poetry, Quanzi has no talent in poetry. I can't help but do nothing!"

Li Bai introduced his son to Li Xinni, but he saw that Li Bai's son was already ten years old and was quite restrained in front of outsiders, not to mention that he was still living in other places.

Li Xinni saw his restraint and did not let him stay any longer. Then she said to Li Bai beside him, "In that case, why don't you let your son stay in Chang'an City and study in the Junzi Tower?"

Li Bai shook his head, without saying much, and changed the subject: "When I went to Chang'an, I saw the power of Junzi Tower and the Palace of Women, and I admired the legendary Princess Yong'an in my heart!"

"In the early years of the Tang Dynasty, many heroes were vying for hegemony, but the princess was able to build a female palace in such troubled times, adopt the poor girls from all over the world, and spread the female palace and Junzi Tower to the world, open schools, and promote the imperial examination system. The princess's Great achievements in the Tang Dynasty, in the world, in China..."

"...This is the merit of eternity!"

Li Bai said that he could not describe it in words.

Then he added: "Even when I was a child, I studied in the school established by the princess..."

Hearing Li Bai's praise, Li Xinni just shook his head and smiled.

The two chatted some more, and then Li Bai said apologetically: "Some of Bai's friends are coming in a moment. They agreed yesterday. I wonder if the princess would mind?"

"Why do you mind this? You have never experienced anything in the world, and this is nothing more than this. Since your friends are here, why not welcome them? It's better to be more lively!"

When Li Xinni heard that Li Bai's friends were coming, she was not angry, but felt even more happy. Different people often have different stories. Isn't walking around the world just about experiencing different stories?

Seeing Li Xinni like this, Li Bai felt relieved.

Not long after, I saw two middle-aged men coming from outside, each carrying a jar of fine wine. After seeing Li Bai, he immediately smiled.

But just after the greetings were finished, he saw Li Xinni on the side, and his movements suddenly stopped. Li Bai immediately introduced:

"You are my friends. Although you are a woman, you are better than a man. You should not be underestimated. My name is Li Xinyu!"

"These are two of my friends here, named Master Cen and Dan Qiusheng..."

After getting acquainted, they naturally exchanged greetings again. However, they are all good friends of Li Bai. Naturally, they have similar interests and similar personalities. They are quite generous and get along with each other like a spring breeze.

Li Bai drank wine and became drunk. He told about the official affairs in Chang'an City, and he was very unhappy. Friends advised me, shared my sorrows and joys, and felt so passionate that I wrote a poem:

Don’t you see, the water of the Yellow River comes from the sky and rushes to the sea without returning.

See you, Gaotangmingjing has white hair in sorrow, and the morning is like blue silk and snow in the evening.

Life is full of joy, so that the gold is empty for the moon.

I am born to be useful, and come back when my wealth is gone.

Cooking sheep and slaughtering cows is fun, and you will have to drink three hundred cups.

Master Cen, Dan Qiusheng, will be drinking, not stop drinking.

A song with Junge, please listen to me.

Bells, drums, and jade are not expensive, but I hope I won’t wake up after being drunk.

In ancient times, the saints and sages were lonely, and only the drinkers kept their names.

In the old days, Wang Chen feasted and fought for peace and joy.

What is the master's word for less money, you have to sell to the king.

The five-flowered horse, the golden hair, and Hu'er will exchange for fine wine, and sell the eternal sorrow with you.

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"Sell all the sorrows of eternity with you..."

Li Xinni savored the artistic conception of this poem and gradually walked away. The city behind her also gradually disappeared and could no longer be seen.

Li Xinni and Li Bai met and soon separated again. Although they both had a love for landscapes, they had already taken different paths, so naturally they couldn't walk together.

"Da da da……"

The white horse steps on the bluestone road, and the crisp sound of horse hooves can be heard. Birds are flying and chirping around you, the roadside weeds are fragrant, and swallowtail butterflies are blooming.

Li Xinni looked at Ta Xue aside and asked, "Where are we going next?"

"do not know!"

Taxue replied simply.

"do not know……"

Li Xinni pondered and said no more. She just continued walking forward. As for where she was ahead, she didn't know.

I just knew that there was a road ahead, so I had to walk on it. Along the way, I met many travelers again, as well as parents with children.

Along the way, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment. It was rare to see beggars, and there was no large-scale selling of children and girls. The Women's Palace and the Gentleman's Tower gradually turned into specialized schools...

(End of this chapter)