Zhennanbo Mansion
One of the bureaucracies with a relatively aloof status in the capital, the Zhennan bureaucracy has always been relatively uninvolved in the disputes among the kings. It behaves in a low-key manner and has many favors from the emperor. It is considered to be the upper middle class among the dignitaries in the capital.
As the master has a noble status and is a servant, he is naturally proud of himself and wants to stay in the house for a long time and share the wealth.
Originally, the servants were preparing to go to bed that night, but unexpectedly, the sky suddenly changed, dark clouds came down in an instant, the wind was so strong that the windows roared, and the storm was coming.
"Quick, quick!" The maid and her mother-in-law hurriedly went to pack the clothes. There was a commotion in the house, and there was a maid holding a pile of clothes. They were walking in the corridor and passed by a yard.
The maid's footsteps did not stop, but her speed slowed down. She looked secretly and found that the courtyard gate was closed and the lantern was not lit, and was swaying in the wind.
That is the residence of the Crown Prince Xie Zhenqing. In the past, the maids in the mansion only heard of his name and could not see the Crown Prince at all. The Crown Prince finally came out recently, but he only got a glimpse of it from a distance.
But just this glance took away the soul of this maid.
The Crown Prince, Xie Zhenqing, lives up to his name and is indeed a handsome young master. Even though he has always had a reputation of being sickly and weak, he looks a little pale and coughs once or twice from time to time. However, the Crown Prince is not short and thin, nor is he described as wretched. A handsome man with a tall figure and an outstanding appearance!
That three-point illness not only did not damage the prince's magnanimity, but also made some women look at him, making him more likely to feel pity.
Coupled with his status as the heir to the throne, wouldn't it just make a teenage maid think about it and become infatuated every day?
"What are you looking at?" The woman walking by was well-informed. With just one glance, she could tell what the little girl was thinking, and sneered: "You're not ashamed, are you feeling hot?"
"Mother Li!" The maid hurriedly looked away, her face flushed: "What did you say!"
"What did I say? To be honest, I advised you to be honest and do your duty. You, a teenage girl, don't even think about whether it's worthy of you!"
The woman laughed at her for showing off her spring, then pointed at a tree and said proudly: "Have you seen this tree? It's a hundred-year-old tree, but it's lush and full of vitality. Every year, it even loses its leaves later than other trees. This tree is amazing. This is no ordinary tree!"
"When my uncle came to the mansion, some fortune tellers said that this tree represents the fortune of the mansion. It is so green and lush, indicating that it is very noble. Even if it has been noble for generations, nobles will look at you and feel embarrassed. How can you do that? Xiao Xiang? Let the master know your thoughts, and I am afraid that you will be kicked out immediately. You and I are still somewhat related, and I am telling you this for your own good! "
"I don't give advice to others, just let them hit the wall and leave their positions vacant."
"There are only a limited number of people in the house, and I have an errand. The house provides food, accommodation, and clothes and silk hair. I still have a monthly salary of 300 to 800 cash. Who doesn't have a sister or a daughter who wants to join?"
"If you save up for several years and get married, it will be a dowry, and your husband's family will look much better in the future!"
The maid was scolded so much that she lowered her head, blushed, and did not dare to refute. She also knew a few words and had been to the market. She thought that the wealthy family was corrupt, but when she came in, she realized that the rules of the uncle's house were strict. How could a maid who was waiting for a while get to be the prince? If this really happens, there is a high probability that he will suddenly die of "illness"!
The little bud that had popped up in her heart was extinguished in an instant like a hailstorm after the mother-in-law said these words.
Just when she lowered her eyes to hide her disappointment, suddenly, there was a "boom" and a bolt of lightning fell. The tall tree they were pointing at just now split a branch and a branch fell. It was so sudden. , both of them were stunned.
"This..." The mother-in-law trembled with her lips and her eyes went straight.
The maid's heart skipped a beat and she immediately looked towards the courtyard she was looking at before.
At this time, the courtyard, which had only a little light, suddenly turned on the lights again, and the noise suddenly started. Some people shouted: "It's not good, the prince is vomiting blood and is unconscious. Hurry, go and call the doctor!"
"Your Majesty..."
The maid stared blankly, then turned her gaze back to the big tree that had just been struck by lightning, and her face turned pale.
Could it be that there is really a fortune teller who said this and was right? Is this tree really related to my luck? Now that the tree has been chopped down, wouldn’t it be...
She didn't dare to think any further.
Linhua County·Tongshan Temple
Tongshan Temple is located on a mountain. The mountain is not high. It is a gentle slope of more than 50 meters. A step leads to the top. There are three pavilions along the way. It is surrounded by bamboo forests and trees. It is so green that when the wind blows, the bamboo leaves sway and make a rustling sound. Jue, an old Taoist led a Taoist boy, strolled up the mountain road, and arrived at Guanmen.
They didn't just come back, they arrived during the day, but they came back late. After dinner, the old Taoist wanted to go outside for a walk. He took the Taoist boy out and walked around the mountain. When he came back, he was a little moody.
"Go and call the door." said the old man.
The Taoist boy sighed and went to call the door. No one knew that there was no need to call. As soon as he pressed his hand, the door opened with a creak.
"You didn't even close the door? The people in the temple are becoming more and more lazy!" The Taoist boy simply pushed the door open and muttered to the Taoist behind him.
"Shen Cheng offended King Dai back then and even dug up King Dai's ancestral grave."
"Although Shen Cheng has been executed, and this ancestral tomb is not the tomb of Dai Wang's real ancestor, it still violated a big taboo. It was fine that everyone didn't know about it. But when the news reaches the counties, there is no reason not to be afraid."
The old Taoist's expression was indifferent: "Not only was he afraid of offending the king, but the number of pilgrims was reduced. Some Taoists left the temple at that time. There were only a few people left, and some were too busy."
The Taoist boy twitched his lips but said nothing.
The real person is trying to save face for the Taoist priests in the temple. Otherwise, with the deserted appearance of the Taoist temple, anyone can say some unpleasant things.
When I first left Tongshan Temple, the temple was in full bloom, but not long after that, it became desolate.
It turned out that these two people were none other than Master Hui Dao and Tao Tong. They had left Tongshan to travel around for a long time.
When I came in from the door, I saw that the ground was a bit messy. It was like this when I came back during the day, and there was no Taoist cleaning it. Some of the trees, flowers and plants nearby and even in the distance were withered.
The inside of the temple is indeed much deserted, and the signs of decline are obvious.
"I didn't expect that the Tongshan Temple, which was very popular and powerful all over the world, has turned into such a dilapidated state." When I came in, there was no Taoist to greet me. There was a huge Taoist temple with very few lights. Only an occasional sound or two in the distance gave people a little bit of relief. With the smell of fireworks, Master Hui Dao sighed secretly in his heart. Although this ruin was not caused by the war and was caused by his own failure to teach the true skills, how could he not sigh with emotion?
After walking for a few steps, I realized that the sky was getting darker and the stars and raindrops were already falling. Master Huidao couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Today, the rain started to fall as soon as I sighed. It really is as expected!"
Just as he said this, there was a sudden flash of light, followed by a earth-shattering thunder, which made the Taoist temple tremble. Huidao Zhenren was unprepared and was shocked into a daze. He raised his head in astonishment.
