From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

"He is impetuous and rude, and he is just an ordinary citizen. There is nothing special about him."

The female guard's voice seemed emotionless, and she just objectively expressed her judgment.

The woman in white shook her head and said softly: "You didn't taste his words carefully."

She stood up, walked in the moonlight, and said slowly: "This person has several characteristics, which are very precious."

The female guard was a little confused, but just listened quietly.

The woman in white said, "First of all, he doesn't flaunt himself. He said frankly that he wants to practice martial arts not to serve the country, but for his own health, and even mentioned sex."

"He is not ashamed to express his desires, and he disdains to flaunt his ideals. He is honest."

The female guard nodded and said, "That's right."

The woman in white smiled and continued, "He said that men and women are all born from the parents of heaven and earth, and there is no difference. This shows that he is not proud of being a man, and he does not despise being a woman. Although it does not conform to the Confucian way, it has the true meaning of the origin of Taoism."

"And because of the difference in ability, there are different social status, which is right A keen insight into reality.

At this point, she looked at the female guard and smiled, "He asked me to visit the Zhao Mansion and said frankly that he was a son-in-law. This shows that he has strong self-confidence, is not ashamed of his status, and is unwilling to cover up his shortcomings.

"These days, there are not many people who can be so 'self' and honest."

"Besides, the two poems he wrote in the afternoon were very good, right?"

The female guard smiled lightly and said, "It seems that the master appreciates him very much."

The woman in white said, "It's fate to meet by chance, and listen to his way."

As she spoke, she strode out.

...

When Zhou Yuan returned to the side hall, the door of the side hall had been opened.

The inner hall was brightly lit with candlelight. Ye Qingying sat cross-legged on the futon, and seemed to be chatting with Su Youzi.

Zhou Yuan walked in slowly without hesitation, bowed to the statue, and then sat down cross-legged.

It was only then that he saw the face of Taoist Master Su Youzi, who looked about 30 years old, with very fair skin and extremely beautiful appearance. He didn't look like a Taoist master at all, but just looked like... a ripe peach.

Ye Qingying glared at Zhou Yuan, as if blaming him for coming in without an invitation.

But she still whispered: "Master, this is Zhou Yuan."

Taoist Master Su Youzi looked at Zhou Yuan and nodded slightly.

Her expression was calm, and her eyes were calm. She just said slowly: "Thank you for saving Qing Ye Zi's life."

Qing Ye Zi? Is this Qingying's Taoist name? Why does it sound like the old master of Zhu Xian?

Zhou Yuan said: "It's just a small favor, not worth mentioning. This time I came here to worship the Taoist master as my teacher, ask for a Taoist method, learn a few martial arts, strengthen my body and avoid illness."

Su Youzi said lightly: "I have stopped accepting disciples for a long time, I am afraid I can't make an exception, I can only repay you for saving my life."

Zhou Yuan looked at Ye Qingying, and Ye Qingying could only show a bitter smile, with apology in her eyes.

At this moment, the woman in white also walked in slowly, and still worshiped the statue first before sitting cross-legged.

She whispered: "Master, I am late."

When these words came out, Zhou Yuan and Ye Qingying were stunned.

Su Youzi gave the answer: "Qing Ye Zi, haven't you always wanted to meet your senior sister all these years? You got what you wanted."

Ye Qingying's face changed slightly, and she saluted quickly and said: "Junior sister Qing Ye Zi, meet Senior sister Miao Shanzi, Senior sister is so beautiful."

This sentence can be said to be sincere. The beauty of the woman in white is indeed too amazing. Not only is she extraordinary, but she also has an indescribable nobleness, just like a goddess descending from heaven.

Miao Shanzi smiled slightly and said: "Junior sister, there is no need to be polite. Although I have never met you, Master often mentioned you in the correspondence. You are an outstanding girl."

Ye Qingying was rarely shy and whispered: "Thank you for the compliment, Senior sister, Qingying is not worthy of it."

Su Youzi said: "This donor wants to worship me as his master and be your junior brother. Miao Shanzi, what do you think?"

Zhou Yuan quickly blinked at Miao Shanzi, saying that he would help.

Miao Shanzi also smiled and said, "It's not easy to be my junior apprentice brother. Even if you saved my junior sister, it won't work. You need to use other methods to impress the master."

After speaking, she looked at Su Youzi and smiled, "Master, you might as well listen to his opinion on today's sermon. Maybe you will be satisfied."

Su Youzi was silent for a moment before shaking his head and said, "I am already very dissatisfied. When Zhou Yuan went up the mountain, he had no tenacity and perseverance in seeking the truth. He was actually carried up the mountain by Qing Ye."

"Waiting outside the temple for only an hour, he lost his patience and wandered around the temple."

"After entering the temple, he never greeted me. He was rude.I didn't drive him away, just for Qing Ye's sake. "

Fuck, does this old nun have eyes on the back of her head? How can she know everything?

No, she's an old Taoist priest.

No, not old, but a young Taoist priest.

But I've lived two lives, and I'm not just a freeloader. I won't be fooled by a few words from you.

Zhou Yuan smiled faintly and said, "I grew up in a poor family and was weak. I couldn't bear the fatigue of going up the mountain, so Qingying carried me up the mountain, which is understandable."

"The moonlight is bright, and the scenery of Baiyun Temple is quiet. It's reasonable for me to walk around and enjoy the beautiful scenery while waiting."

Su Youzi narrowed his eyes and said, "The road to seeking the Tao is bumpy and difficult. I think you can't bear any hardship, so why do you have to worship me as your master?"

Zhou Yuan shook his head and said, "This is not a question of whether you can endure hardship, but a question of letting things take their course. ”

“My body can’t hold on, so I asked Qingying for help. The scenery is beautiful, so I appreciate it. All of this is done naturally.”

Here, he smiled lightly and said, “As the saying goes, man follows the earth, the earth follows the sky, the sky follows the Tao, and the Tao follows nature. I follow nature, which is to follow the Tao.”

“Master Su Youzi, you shouldn’t say that I don’t have perseverance and patience. You should say that I have a heart for the Tao.”

Ye Qingying was stunned when she heard this. She lowered her voice and said, “Zhou Yuan, don’t do stupid things. Be careful that the master will beat you.”

Miao Shanzi smiled generously and said, “Master, he seems to have his own words.”

Su Youzi nodded and said slowly, “Man follows the earth, the earth follows the sky, the sky follows the Tao, and the Tao follows nature. It’s good that you understand this. "

Zhou Yuan smiled but said nothing, but he was relieved in his heart, fortunately he didn't lose the game.

Su Youzi said: "Today you can also participate in the discussion between our master and disciple. If your teachings satisfy me, I will make an exception and accept you as my disciple and teach you the Pure Yang Wuji Gong."

Damn, there really is such a skill. If I practice it, I will be able to take off!

For such an important thing, you must master the rhythm yourself and never give the initiative to others.

Zhou Yuan nodded and suddenly smiled: "Master, today's discussion, why don't I, the guest, come up with the questions? Maybe it will be more innovative."

He didn't wait for Master Su Youzi to refuse, and hurriedly said: "Take me as an example. Five years ago, I was thirteen years old. Yunzhou suffered a severe drought and my father died of illness."

"My father's good friend, who is now my father-in-law, sent fifty taels of silver and a pot of good wine. "

"Fifty taels of silver will be used for the burial of my father and my daily life. The pot of good wine is the wine that my father-in-law gave to my father."

"Excuse me, everyone, what should I do with that pot of wine?"

"Qingying, you answer first!"

The three people looked at each other, all a little confused.

How could this person say so much without being careful!

We haven't agreed to ask you to ask questions yet!

Su Youzi was silent for a moment before saying, "Forget it, Qingye, you answer."

Zhou Yuan remained calm, but he was ecstatic in his heart. Taking matters into his own hands is the key to victory!

The first step is completed, and the next step depends on his own performance.

Ye Qingying didn't expect Zhou Yuan to ask such a question. After thinking for a moment, he said, "This pot of wine is a witness to their friendship and a memory of the past years. You should have buried the wine in the grave or poured it in. "

Zhou Yuan did not comment on right or wrong, but just looked at the woman in white and said with a smile: "Master Miao Shanzi, please say a few words too."

Miao Shanzi said softly: "You are a pragmatic person. I think you should have exchanged the wine for money for your own life. This does not violate your filial piety. After all, living well is the greatest filial piety to your father."

Zhou Yuan looked at Su Youzi and said: "Master, please say a few words too."

Su Youzi said: "Monks pay attention to natural inaction, and the same is true for the dead. I am more inclined to Miao Shanzi's answer, return the wine and live well."

"But if I were to do it, I might distribute the wine to the neighbors, which can not only express your father's friendship, but also let them take care of you a little bit."

"This way there is less profit, more affection and longevity."

She looked at Zhou Yuan, and seemed to be looking forward to the correctness of her answer.

Zhou Yuan shook his head and said: "I poured the wine into Yunjiang. "

Then, the three people frowned at the same time.