Records of Strange People and Strange Events in the Old Mansion

Chapter 32 Jade

Zhu Badger's family wrapped the rice dumplings in the morning, and in the afternoon it was the turn of the cross-eyed mother-in-law's family.

Although Zhu Badger continued to take care of the big stove with Mr. Zhu, he was more active than wrapping rice dumplings at his own home. After a while, he ran to the side-eye woman and asked: "Have all the glutinous rice and rice dumpling leaves been taken out in the house? Do you want me to go in and get them?" ?" After a while, he went over and asked Zhu Hu: "Where do you put your brown sugar? I like to eat rice dumplings dipped in brown sugar." After a while, he jumped to Lan Yuliu and joked: "The water from my rice dumpling leaves flows into your trouser legs. "More, my mother feels very sorry for you. As the eldest sister, this cross-eyed sister-in-law doesn't feel sorry for you either. I'll help you go in and get a new pair of shoes."

Zhu Badger was extremely disappointed with the response he had no choice but to receive. The squinty-eyed woman replied: "My family is not as well-off as yours, just a little glutinous rice and rice dumpling leaves." Zhu Hu replied: "My brown sugar has long been used by two women to make tea. There is only white sugar, all of which is here. I brought it back from the county." Lan Yuliu replied: "The fat water does not flow to outsiders. If I get the water from your rice dumpling leaves, I am considered a member of your family, right? If I want to change my shoes, I'll go to your house to change them. Do you have new shoes at home? Why don't you get me a pair."

Zhu Badger was sitting next to the stove and sulking. Mr. Zhu said with a smile: "It's absolutely impossible for you to enter Zhu Hu's house to find out what's going on. I had a plan, but it's a pity that you can't shout with that voice."

"Just say no, your plan is not as big as my old hen." Zhu Badger was actually very upset. He didn't know why he shouted such words at the top of his voice? She just couldn't stand Lan Yuliu's calm and unflappable appearance. But she had to keep her mouth shut in front of Mr. Zhu, otherwise his folding fan would keep shaking.

But it's okay, if you give them an explicit warning, they will have to restrain themselves. I still have to contact Yushu Linfeng privately. Maybe he has really found out the truth. How can I contact him? Zhu Badger sat by the stove and thought.

Seeing that Zhu Badger no longer paid attention to him, Mr. Zhu began to close his eyes and rest. But as soon as he closed his eyes, a bloody picture immediately came to Mr. Zhu's mind.

The background of the picture is an old house. At that time, the old house had just been built and the excavation of the Taiping Pond had just begun. A general with a height of eight feet and a face as thick as a jujube was riding on a big white horse. He raised his sword and killed eight hundred skilled craftsmen before dismounting. The Taiping Pond, which had not yet been filled with water, instantly turned into a pool of blood.

The picture in Mr. Zhu's mind is not from a book or a portrait, but from the stories he heard from his grandfather and father from time to time since he was a child.

Mr. Zhu believes that this is just a legend. The Ming Dynasty Blue Jade case is complicated and confusing, but he believes that as a founding hero, it is impossible for him to be so cruel and cruel.

Mr. Zhu's grandfather said that Lan Yu was self-reliant in his achievements and was unwilling to be just a prince. He had long wanted to rebel. He liked the village's feng shui and the fact that it could be defended here, so he borrowed it to build a house for Taizu's grandma. Taking advantage of the opportunity, he decided to build a villa with nine entrances and nine exits here. Grandma Taizu saw the clues and tried her best to stop him, threatening to report it to the court if he didn't stop. Lan Yu had no choice but to temporarily build an old house with eight entrances and eight exits.

After the old house was built, Lan Yu sealed it and killed all the skilled craftsmen and laborers who participated in the construction, leaving only Grandma Taizu and four or five slaves and maids, and strictly ordered them not to leave the village less than half a step.

Lan Yu was still uneasy and ordered his soldiers to dig out all roads leading to the outside world. Lvbuo Village truly became an isolated village.

It is precisely because of its isolation from the outside world that the old house has been so well protected.

Mr. Zhu doesn’t quite believe in this legend, but what his grandfather and father said has more or less entered his heart and brain. Over time, he believes it to be true. So when Ma Yasha said that the woman Zhu Hu brought back was called Lan Yuliu, the conditioned reflex in his brain immediately jumped out to Lan Yu, thinking that Lan Yuliu must be Lan Yu, and then came to Lvbu Village to seek revenge and steal treasures.

Zhu Badger doesn't quite believe that after Lan Yuliu became Lan Yu, if the Lan family wanted to seek revenge and steal treasure, they wouldn't have to wait for so many generations. Besides, what vengeance is there to seek? What treasures can be stolen? The old house is here, and they cannot move it. Of course, it is also possible to destroy it.

When Zhu Badger heard the name Lan Yuliu, his first thought was that she was sent by Lan Caihe, one of the "Eight Immortals", to look for trouble for him? Although Zhu Badger has not completely remembered whether his predecessor was the Nine Immortals in heaven? What happened to the Nine Immortals? However, some fragments can be pieced together from the mouths of Guanyin Empress and the self-proclaimed Jade Emperor and Queen Mother. Through these fragments, it is certain that there is a dispute between the Nine Immortals and the Eight Immortals. But those were all dreams. Can you believe everything in the dream?
"Hey, why are you two sleeping in the broad daylight? What are you dreaming about? These rice dumplings are almost burnt and you don't know how to add water." Ma Yasha's loud voice interrupted Zhu Badger and Mr. Zhu's meditation, and they opened their eyes anxiously. He hurriedly went to fetch water. When they fetched water and returned to the stove, Lan Yuliu sat on the chair where Zhu Badger had sat.

Lan Yuliu first smiled at Zhu Badger, then stared at Mr. Zhu and smiled, but said nothing.

Zhu Badger didn't respond to Lan Yuliu, and just took care of filling the bucket with water. Mr. Zhu stood there at a loss, with a smile on his face, but this smile was uglier than crying. His hands were shaking so much that the folding fan almost fell to the ground. Whitebeard trembled for a while, but still couldn't say a polite word.

Zhu Badger filled the water, put down the bucket, and turned to leave. Lan Yuliu stopped her and said, "Can you sit down and talk?"

"Chat with eight legs, run away and don't chase you. Can we talk? Is there anything we can talk about?" Zhu Badger looked ugly.

Lan Yuliu still had that smile on her face and whispered softly: "Don't you really want to know who I am? Where I come from? What are you doing here?"

"Lanyu Liu, I don't care where you come from? But I'm warning you, if you dare to take advantage of my old house, I will make sure you never come back!" Zhu Badger's big round eyes glared at Lan Yuliu fiercely.

The smile on Lan Yuliu's face disappeared and she said word by word: "I just came to the old house. I will definitely get what I want. You can't stop me."

"Okay, let's wait and see!" Zhu Badger gritted his teeth.

"Okay, okay, everyone should be well. It's the Chinese New Year, why are we arguing?" Mr. Zhu reacted and acted as a peacemaker.

Lan Yuliu smiled again and said to Mr. Zhu in a gentle tone: "Mr. Zhu has been growing up since he was a child, and he is getting stronger when he is old. I am lucky to see you today, the little girl."

"I'm glad to meet you. I'm glad to meet Miss Lan. It's like taking a breath of spring breeze." Mr. Zhu cupped his fists and bowed.

Badger Zhu couldn't stand Lan Yuliu's charm and Mr. Zhu's flattery, so he kicked down the bucket and strode out of the old house.

After being washed away by heavy rains, the snow has almost melted, leaving only some residue on the shady side, and the mottled spots are uglier than the scabby heads of a field rat. Zhu Badger was walking aimlessly on the mountain path, her mood was extremely bad. She did not expect that Lan Yuliu would challenge her so simply and directly, and that Mr. Zhu would be so spineless.

Humph, men are all the same. As long as they see a beautiful woman, their bones will become numb and they will become licking dogs.

Alas, if I had known that I would go out crazy with the dogs, how long has it been since I went for a run in the mountains?

Zhu Badger unknowingly came to a cave, stood at the entrance of the cave and hesitated for a long time, then plucked up the courage and walked in.

This cave was the place of his birth. Ever since he was brought back to his old home, Zhu Badger would often think of it, but he didn't dare to come back, let alone come in.

Logically speaking, Zhu Badger was so young that she couldn't remember this cave, but she just remembered it. She clearly remembered that she was born in this cave, and a group of pig badgers played with her.

"Finally here? Sit wherever you want, the rocks are just benches."

A voice came, scaring Zhu Badger back several steps. He calmly looked inside and saw a bonfire burning in the depths of the cave. A man was sitting by the fire with his back to her, and the firelight illuminated his shadow. Go to the rugged cave wall.

Zhu Badger didn't expect to see him in the cave. He was actually hiding in the cave where she was born.

fate? God’s arrangement? Aren't I worried about not being able to find him? Isn't he right in front of me now? Why didn't I go there boldly?
Zhu Badger mustered up the courage to walk deep into the cave. A kind and unprecedented feeling spread through his body as he walked. When he walked behind him, his eyes were moist, his nose was sour, and he said "Wow" A cry came out.

"This doesn't look like a fairy anymore. Even your pigs and badgers will laugh at you."

"My pig badgers? Why are they here?"

Zhu Badger didn't bother wiping her tears and leaned over to hug the Pig Badger who ran to her feet.

"It's okay for dogs to sleep at home, but pigs and badgers can't stay home all the time."

"Did you bring them here? The common people and slang people are making rice dumplings in the yard. Are you afraid that they will find you?"

Zhu Badger walked to the fire and sat down to talk to him. His tone was soft and full of fatherly love.

Yes, full of fatherly love. As soon as Zhu Badger came in, he was sure that he was his father, his biological father.

The father and daughter sat by the fire and talked. Zhu Badger stared at his father's sharp face, especially the prominent scar on his face, and felt safer than ever before. "You know I'm your father?"

"Well, I wasn't sure."

"How can we be sure now?"

"Because the pigs and badgers followed you."

"She told you?"

"tell what?"

"Am I in this cave?"

"No one told me."

"Then why are you here?"

"I don't know how I got here?"

"Didn't I get bitten to death by pigs and badgers?"

"The pigs and badgers are protecting me, how can they bite you to death?"

"Then why don't you look for me? Do you miss me?"

"I kind of want to, but I won't look for it."

"why?"

"There must be a reason for you to hide. Is it useful for me to look for you?"

"How are you sure I'm hiding?"

"Now I know you are hiding. I used to think you just like Zhu Hu and don't want us."

"Son, dad has no choice but to do this."

"A last resort? Is it that serious?"

"If dad doesn't die, you have to die."

"Is it possible? Who wants to kill me?"

"Spells, spit, curses, get kicked out."

"I don't understand what you mean?"

"Let's talk slowly in the future. Did you encounter anything particularly difficult today?"

"No, I'm just upset."

"You know it's a good thing to be annoyed. It means you've grown up."

"Yes, I have grown up. You don't have to be afraid of spells, spit, or curses, let alone being kicked out. Come home with me now to celebrate the New Year."

"Son, do you still pretend to be stupid in front of dad? In fact, you understand everything."

"I just realized, is it because I was born in a cave and they won't let me enter the old house? Is it because I grew up with pigs and badgers and they think I'm an unlucky thing? Is it because they won't let us if you don't die? The family lives in an old house?”

"My child, you are indeed not a mortal. It's worth it for dad to suffer outside for twenty years. Dad tells you, if dad doesn't die, those people will keep tossing it, making the old house no longer peaceful, and making the donkey unable to live in the village. .”

"Then I will make them uneasy. Let's go home."

Zhu Badger stood up and took her biological father's hand. As soon as she did, tears rolled down her face. She threw herself into his arms and cried loudly.

Zhu Badger heard Mr. Zhu say that his biological father was not only a good hunter, but also a good farmer. What was even more difficult was that as a mountain man, he was literate and could write well. Above Mr. Zhu, not below Mr. Zhu. But now, his own father's hands were rougher than pine bark, and the calluses could be used as files.

"My child, don't cry, now is not the time. In this case, you go back first, your mother will look for you as time goes by. Remember, don't take the initiative to talk to them first, wait until they show their flaws before you take action, the safety of the old house comes first ." Facing his biological father's comfort, Zhu Badger thought of Lan Yuliu's active challenge and asked: "That woman has already stopped talking, can I still back down?"

"She is provoking you, which means she doesn't dare to make the first move. I can tell you a little bit. Your father posted the demolition notice, and your father did those hares and the wild boar." "Really? Then Did you really write the demolition notice? Where are those chickens? Where are those rats? And what happened to the other twelve zodiac animals?" Zhu Badger was very excited when his father said such words, and he held on tightly His hands kept asking.

"Child, someone took the opportunity to cause trouble. You need to find out. But you shouldn't pay too much attention to some things. The twelve zodiac signs will see blood one after another, and something will happen at the corresponding twelve hours. These are just the imagination of Mr. Zhu, a nerd sitting at home. You said that with such a big old house and such a big village, something will happen at some point?" "Dad, why did you put up that demolition notice? Why did you throw away those hares? Why? Are you going to drive a wild boar into the old house?" Zhu Badger asked.

"Son, the village will indeed be demolished if the donkey doesn't arrive, but the old house must not be destroyed, otherwise we will be sorry for Grandma Taizu. So I want to turn the tables and let the people above know that we are not unaware of the demolition, and at the same time warn the people in the village not to Too greedy, thinking that you can get rich if you encounter demolition. As for the hare and wild boar, they are New Year gifts from dad to your mother and you." "Dad, how did you know that our village will be demolished if we don't have the donkeys? How can you speak better than Mr. Zhu? Is that profound?" Zhu Badger always thought that his biological father was just a hunter from a mountain village, who at most could grow crops well, but he didn't expect that he really had a belly full of ink. She remembered that his biological father's name was Zhu Yunshan. It was not easy to see the sun through the clouds as the clouds circled the top of the mountain.

Zhu Yunshan was actually more excited than Zhu Badger. After twenty years of patience and twenty years of dormancy, he finally waited for the moment to meet his daughter. Although he can't go back to his old house in a dignified manner and live together as a family, such a day will not be too far away. He wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes and said to Zhu Badger with a smile: "Son, dad usually works in the provincial capital. I didn’t return to the village until the end of the year. My father heard from the boss of the company that a railway was going to pass through Lvbu Village, and Lvbu Village would have to be demolished sooner or later.”

"You work in the provincial capital? I have also come to work in the provincial capital. Why didn't I meet you? What company are you in? Can your boss's words be trusted?" Zhu Badger was not an ordinary surprise. He didn't expect that his own father worked in the provincial capital. , then he must know a lot of things.

Zhu Yunshan smiled and said: "My child, the provincial capital is so big, how can we easily bump into each other? Besides, even if we bump into each other, you won't recognize that I am your biological father." "That's not necessarily true. There is a feeling between father and daughter. Yes, I just walked into the cave and saw your figure, and I had a different feeling. When I approached you, I knew you were my biological father." Zhu Badger looked at the vicissitudes of Zhu Yunshan, and his heart was extremely warm. Extremely happy.

Zhu Yunshan patted Zhu Badger's back lovingly, and said in an apologetic tone: "Son, daddy is sorry for you, but daddy did it for you, for the sake of the old house, and he had no choice but to leave you and your mother. Dad lives with his family in the provincial capital. I work in a road engineering company. Although the boss of the company is young, he is very energetic and well-informed." "Dad, what about the old house? Can it be saved if the railway is really built?" Zhu Badger said completely in front of Zhu Yunshan She is a girl, a girl who needs her father's love.

Zhu Yunshan looked at Zhu Badger and joked: "With our fairy, how can we not save the old house?" "Dad, I don't like those vulgar people calling me the Eight Badger Immortals, and I call myself the Nine Immortals. Don't make fun of me. "Zhu Badger leaned on Zhu Yunshan's broad shoulders and acted coquettishly.

"My child, you are the Nine Immortals, so dad must leave you." Tears flowed from the corners of Zhu Yunshan's eyes.

Zhu Badger was heartbroken and wiped away his tears for Zhu Yunshan.

(End of this chapter)