Ghost Story of Liaozhai

A family member of the censor, who occasionally went to the downtown area, came to meet a person, dressed in gorgeous clothes, and chatted with him, and they had a very happy relationship.The man asked about the censor's name, family clan, hometown, and hobbies in his words, and his family members said them one by one.

The man listened attentively, nodded with a smile, and introduced himself, "My surname is Wang, and I am a close friend of the princess." The family immediately looked respectful and said with a smile: "It turns out that I am from the princess' family, and I have admired it for a long time."

Wang said: "Official career is dangerous, and the way to be an official is to rely on the mountain first. I don't know who is your master's backer?" The family said: "Not yet."

Wang sighed: "It's unwise to cherish the tip and forget the big disaster."

The family said: "According to brother Wang, who can rely on between the court and the court?"

Wang Mou said: "Princess is gentle and gentle, so she is the best candidate. If you don't hesitate to spend a lot of money as a gift, I will try to introduce you. It is not difficult to visit the princess."

The family was overjoyed and said, "A thousand taels of gold is not a problem, but I don't know where Brother Wang lives?"

Wang Mou said: "I am in the same alley as my brother, don't you know?" He pointed to the residence.

The family members went back to report to the censor of the Ming Dynasty. The censor was very happy, and immediately prepared a banquet and invited Wang to be a guest.Wang Mou came here happily, and talked about the princess's temperament and daily trivial matters during the dinner, and said vividly, "The princess has a high status, and it is difficult for idlers to meet. Yu Baijin, I won't help either."

The censor was grateful in his heart, and said yes again and again, and made a covenant when he parted. Wang said: "Your Excellency, you can prepare your own gift money, and I will take care of the princess. There will be results within a few days."

Three days later, Wang Mou came to the door again. The horse Jinyi said to Yushi: "Pack up quickly, the princess is busy with business, and there are many people seeking to see her. From morning to night, it is rare to rest. I finally have time today, so I should go as soon as possible. If you miss the opportunity, you will regret it."

The censor nodded in agreement, then packed his bags, prepared a thousand gold gift, and went eastward, winding for more than ten miles, until he arrived at a magnificent mansion, which he knew was the princess's other palace, so he dared not enter rashly.

Wang got off his horse and said, "If you want to see the princess, give the gift list first. Give me the gold, and I will pass it to Your Highness for you."

The censor unwrapped the package, stuffed it into Wang's hand, and said: "There are thousands of taels of gold leaves inside, which are very precious, brother, please be careful, don't lose them."

Wang smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll take care of it." He stretched out his hand to push the door and entered the inner hall.

After a while, Wang went back and said, "Congratulations, my lord, the princess is welcome." The censor cheered up, straightened his clothes, followed Wang into the mansion, walked through the corridors and rooms, and came to a hall.On the way, the guards are heavily guarded and there are many barriers.

There is a beauty in the hall, sitting high in the hall, with a beautiful face, as beautiful as a fairy.There are many maids on the left and right, all dressed in brocade, lined up in a row.The censor knelt down to pay his respects, and the beauty offered a seat and tea, soaking water in a golden bowl, and the tea leaves were fragrant.

The host and guest greeted each other, and the atmosphere was harmonious.Er'er tea was cold, and the censor got up to say goodbye. The beauty gave gifts, including fast boots and a sable hat, which was made of high-quality materials and first-class workmanship.

When the censor returned home, deeply impressed by Wang's kindness, he came to visit with a post, but saw that the door was closed and there was no one there.Thinking "Brother Wang is busy with secular affairs, I think he has not returned to serve the princess, so I will come back tomorrow." So three times in a row, three days and three worships, still no sign of Wang.

The censor was suspicious, so he went to the princess's other palace to investigate. As expected, the place was empty. He asked the neighbors on the left and right, and replied, "What princess? I haven't heard of it at all. Not long ago, several people came here to rent a house. They have already moved away, counting the days, exactly three days."

The censor was annoyed when he heard the words, and he was clear in his heart: I met a liar.

Losing a thousand taels of gold for no reason, the more I think about it, the more angry I become, and I regret it.