Let us say that Li Jing, whose courtesy name is Pharmacist, was from Sanyuan, Jingzhao Prefecture.
He was originally a descendant of the Li family in Longxi. Unfortunately, his family was in decline and he made a living by traveling around to study.
A few years ago.
When Li Jing was traveling at the foot of Huoshan Mountain.
A Taoist man named Lin Zhanran in the mountains happened to pass by. Seeing his amazing skeleton and prominent spiritual aura, he accepted him as his disciple and stayed with him to teach him civil and military arts, Qimen Dunjia, magical powers, and many other arts.
After practicing for ten years.
Li Jingyicheng came down the mountain.
This time.
With his talents, he is ready to join his uncle Han Qinhu, and then become an official to benefit the country.
but.
As soon as he came down the mountain, the sky was already dark.
With no choice, he rested in a mountain village and prepared to go to Daxing City early the next morning.
However.
It was midnight.
Li Jing was awakened by a rustling sound.
He opened his eyes and saw a shining elk grazing under a tree not far ahead.
Seeing such a magical beast.
How could Li Jing care about sleeping?
He jumped up, holding his sword, and was about to hunt the elk.
But.
This elk is very nimble.
Li Jing chased all the way into the woods beside the village and lost the trace of the elk.
at this time.
It was dark and unclear in the forest. Not only did the elk lose him, but he also didn't know where he was.
but.
Just when he was at a loss.
But in the north of the woods, there were faint lights flickering.
Li Jing felt happy and hurried over to meet the lights.
When he comes close.
I saw that the place where the lights were shining was a large and wealthy house with steep walls.
See this situation.
Li Jing straightened his clothes, stepped forward, and knocked on the door.
He knocked for a long time before an old man who looked like a servant opened a crack in the door, showed his head, and asked Li Jing why he came.
Li Jing cupped his hands and said to the old man: "Xiaosheng is a lost person. I hope that my father-in-law can stay for one night."
The old man looked hesitant and said, "All the men in the family have gone out, and only the wife and other female relatives are at home. I'm afraid we won't allow it."
Hearing this, Li Jing quickly bowed and saluted again, saying, "Old man Wanwang, please try to explain."
The old man had no choice but to turn around and go in to report.
Soon, the old man looked happy and said to Li Jing: "Originally, the wife was not willing, but seeing that it was getting very late and the young master got lost, she finally agreed to let the young master stay overnight. Young Master, please come with me."
After hearing this, Li Jing felt happy and quickly thanked him, then followed the old man into the house.
After entering the wealthy compound.
Li Jing followed the old man and entered a living room.
Soon.
There was only a sound of rings.
Immediately afterwards.
Two little maids led the way, leading a woman over fifty years old to come slowly.
She was wearing a green skirt and a plain undershirt, and she looked elegant and looked like a scholar-official. She must be the dowager of this house.
When Li Jing saw Mrs. Tai, he stood up quickly, saluted and thanked her repeatedly.
Seeing Li Jing's extraordinary demeanor, the lady couldn't help but nodded slightly and said: "I should have treated you warmly, but the man in the family was out for business, so I neglected this distinguished guest. Please forgive me."
After hearing this.
Li Jing quickly said he didn't dare.
after.
Mrs. Tai ordered her servants to prepare dinner for Li Jing and arrange a guest room.
At the same time, she also ordered that the guests be given beds, mattresses, and quilts that were fragrant and clean. They were very particular.
Li Jing felt grateful and respected the lady even more.
unexpectedly.
It didn't take long.
Li Jing, who had just been lying on the couch, was awakened by a rapid knock on the door.
He came to the door and looked out.
He saw that the old man who had just opened the door for him had already welcomed a man in a crimson robe.
The man said to Mrs. Tai: "Here is the heavenly talisman. Instruct your eldest son to rain. Within seven miles of this mountain, it needs to be completed within five shifts. There can be no delay and the rainfall must not be too heavy."
The madam quickly knelt down on the ground, received the heavenly talisman, and then respectfully sent the man away.
Wait until the man leaves.
There was a sad look on Mrs. Tai's face.
She said to the maid next to her: "My two sons are out of town now. The arrival of the rain talisman is a divine rule and cannot be postponed. If you violate the time limit, you will be punished, and you will not be exempted from eating on the Dragon Cutting Platform." One knife... Even if I rush to invite my two sons back now, I'm afraid I'll miss the time and it won't help... I intend to let the servants rain on my behalf, but the servants at home don't have this power, what should I do?"
Among the two maids, one of them said crisply: "The young man staying overnight tonight is a handsome man and looks like an extraordinary person. Can you please help me?"
After hearing the words, Mrs. Tai pondered for a moment, then came to Li Jing's bedroom in person and knocked on the door softly.
Li Jing quickly opened the door, cupped his hands and said, "What are your orders, Madam?"
The lady said a blessing and said: "Young master, you don't need to be polite. I won't hide it from you. This is not a human residence, but a dragon palace. My eldest son and second son both went to the Dragon King of the East China Sea for a banquet but did not return. They just happened to receive the heavenly talisman." , I want my eldest son to go to Shiyu. This place is far away from the East China Sea. If I want to inform him, I am afraid that the journey back and forth is more than 10,000 miles. So I have something to worry about, sir. Could you please I’d like to help him spread the rain on his behalf. I wonder if you can agree?”
When Li Jing heard this, he was a little puzzled: "I am an ordinary person. Although I have some Taoist skills, I can't soar the clouds and make rain. How can I make clouds and rain? However, if Mrs. Tai here has the method of soaring clouds and making rain, maybe I can Give it a try.”
Upon hearing Li Jing's words.
The lady was immediately happy.
She immediately ordered her servants to bring in a green-maned horse, and then took out the magical instrument of rainfall - but it was a jade bottle shaped like a pagoda in her hand.
Subsequently.
The lady pointed to the horse and the jade bottle and said to Li Jing: "Master, when riding a horse, don't tighten the horse's bridle. Just let the horse walk by itself. Whenever the horse neighs while walking, take a drop of water from the bottle. Don’t drip too much onto your horse’s mane.”
Li Jing nodded slightly and kept all the Tai Madam's words in his heart.
Immediately afterwards.
The lady gave a few more important instructions, and after seeing that Li Jing had remembered them all, she handed the reins of the green-maned horse to Li Jing.
So, Li Jing got on the horse, and the green-maned horse spread out its four hooves and rolled forward. Its feet went higher and higher, and finally it soared into the sky!
At this time.
The wind is as fast as an arrow, and the thunder starts at every step.
Li Jing followed the green-maned horse galloping, and every time it neighed while walking, he followed the Tai Fu's instructions, taking a drop of water from the bottle and dripping it on the horse's mane.
Not long after, the electric clouds opened.
Li Jing looked down and saw that he had reached his hometown.
He was happy in his heart and thought to himself: "I haven't been home for many years, and now that I'm here, it's just the right time for a heavy rain to fall at home and warm everything!"
Think of this.
Li Jing turned the jade bottle upside down and sprinkled twenty drops of water.
After a while.
After the rain was over, he immediately returned to the Dragon Palace on horseback.
Arrive at the gate of the house.
Li Jing turned over and dismounted.
He strode into the hall and saw the madam sitting in the main seat sobbing softly.
Li Jing hurriedly asked the reason.
The lady said: "Young Master, you misunderstood me! Originally, you and I agreed to only sprinkle one drop at a time. Why did you secretly sprinkle twenty drops in a row? Do you know that this drop is a foot of water on the ground! In that county town in the middle of the night? The ground has become flat and the water is two feet deep. How can anyone survive? I have been punished by heaven, I have been punished for eighty times with a rod, and there are blood marks on my back! And my son will be punished when he comes back, what should I do?"
Upon hearing this.
Li Jing was stunned and felt ashamed.
Subsequently.
The madam paused and then said: "Young Master is a mortal, there is nothing the Dragon Clan can do about it, but if the heavenly official comes here, it will be troublesome... For the present plan, it is best for Young Master to leave quickly!"
Speaking of which.
The madam hesitated for a moment and continued: "I asked the young master for help this time, but I haven't repaid you yet. Living in the mountains and villages, there is nothing good..."
Speaking of which.
The madam pointed at the two maids beside her, and then said: "Young Master can take one of these two slaves at will, so that he can help you with your daily life in the future."
After hearing this, how could Li Jing dare to accept it easily?
But the madam insisted on giving it away and said that it was a cycle of cause and effect. If Li Jing did not accept it, he would be punished by God.
Heard these words.
Li Jing had no choice but to look at the two maids. He saw one with a pleasant appearance and a happy expression, while the other was angry and standing in anger.
After looking at it for a while.
Li Jing thought to himself: "This amiable man must be the Madam's confidant. If so, I'd better choose this angry man."
Think of this.
Li Jing explained his decision to Mrs. Tai.
When the lady heard this, she nodded slightly.
after.
The madam sent Li Jing and the angry-faced maid out of the house.
Wait until the two of them go out.
The Zhumen Courtyard suddenly disappeared without a trace.
The angry-faced maid beside him was already in tears.
Stopped in place for a long time.
Li Jing sighed.
He asked the angry-faced maid her name.
The maid said: "The slave's name is Fan Yue. It is after Fan Kuai, the queen of Wuyang Hou in the former Han Dynasty. He fell into the water and drowned in his early years. Thanks to the lady's rescue, he passed on his skills and refined his physical body. He reincarnated into the earth and lived in the Dragon Palace. Became a maid."
After hearing this maid’s life experience.
Li Jing is respected by everyone.
Since then.
He did not treat Fan Yue as an ordinary maid.
The two rested for a while, then walked slowly towards Daxing City.
