Zhu Xian took Qin Luo to the back mountain.
The back mountain is relatively steep and not suitable for farming. The mountain paths are winding and winding, surrounded by lush forests of bamboos, and there are bamboo shoots that have just emerged from the ground in the forest.
There were two much higher mounds near the top of the mountain, surrounded by overgrown weeds. Zhu Xian whispered: "On the right is my father, and on the left is my mother."
"..."
Qin Luo froze on the spot.
He thought that the Emperor of Daxia was living in seclusion in the mountains, so he couldn't help but wonder: "Your father should still be alive, right?"
"A'Zhu's father died very early."
Zhu Xian put the things in her hands on the open space, and she stretched out her hands to pull out the weeds on the grave. Qin Luo was not idle, and he followed suit.
"Brother Dog, I chose this place. What do you think of the feng shui here?"
"It faces north, so the yin energy is relatively strong, and the feng shui is not very good. It is on the hillside behind your home, and the location facing the water is the best."
"And the tombs are for men on the left and women on the right."
Zhu Xian raised his eyebrows slightly and said crisply: "I can't control them while they are alive. They must follow my arrangements after they die. It would be great to watch the sunset together. Our ancestors have no laws. I have my own rules."
"Then why are you asking me?"
"test you."
Zhu Xian continued to lower his head and pull weeds.
After clearing the weeds on the grave, Zhu Xian added some new soil to the grave to make it higher.
Qin Luo had visited graves before, but he had never done this. After all, he was still young at that time.
Zhu Xian placed the bowl with wild vegetable dumplings in front of the tomb on the left, then lit the talisman given by Qin Luo and said softly: "Mom, dad will be reunited with you soon."
"..."
Qin Luo didn't know what to say.
Zhu Xian picked up the porcelain bowl that had been placed in front of the grave for a long time. She scraped the dirt out of the bowl with leaves, then poured wine into the bowl, wrapped it in yellow paper and lit a lamp.
Qin Luo remembered something, "In two days' time it will be the traditional day to worship ancestors. Will you still come?"
Zhu Xian shook his head, "I will be very busy in the next two days. I have to return to the capital and go to Mount Lie to worship the Emperor."
"Brother Dog, there is still a mouthful of wine in the jug. Do you want to drink it?"
"I don't drink."
Qin Luo smiled and shook his head.
Drinking on this occasion is inappropriate.
Zhu Xian poured the remaining sip of wine on the grave on the right. She curled her lips and snorted: "Old guy, I see how pitiful you are, so I'll give you a drink."
Qin Luo could feel that Zhu Xian and her father might have conflicts, but she didn't ask why.
Zhu Xian said to himself: "Sometimes I like my father very much and like his greatness. Sometimes I hate my father very much and hate his ruthlessness."
Qin Luo couldn't understand Zhu Xian's feelings, but he had heard of the most ruthless emperor's family, "A'Zhu, do you have any brothers or sisters?"
Zhu Xian shook her head, her eyes dim, "No, my mother paid a huge price to give birth to me. She left when I was very young, but I have a shadow. I had no friends at first, until I met Ying'er, like me, she has no friends, but later we became best friends."
"One true friend is enough."
Qin Luo asked with a smile: "Since you are here, why didn't Huaying come?"
Zhu Xian looked into the distance, "She has been very busy recently and has to prepare for discussions on Taoism."
"Have you ever met the Imperial Master?"
"I have never seen the true form of the National Master, but I know that the old man is just like my father. His heart is higher than the sky, but he can only hide in dark corners, fearing the way of heaven."
"Aren't you afraid of the way of heaven?"
"Don't be afraid."
Qin Luo smiled and asked, "Why?"
Zhu Xian pointed her finger at the sky, her eyes became sharp, "Do you dare to come and fight me?"
Boom!
Thunder sounded.
Qin Luo raised his head and looked at the sky.
White clouds rolled in the sky, flashing with thunder.
Qin Luo's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and he could feel the presence of heaven.
Zhu Xian looked indifferent, she laughed and said: "Look, he only dares to fart."
Qin Luo couldn't help laughing, Zhu Xian's words relaxed the tense atmosphere.
Thunder disappears as quickly as it comes.
Qin Luo had doubts on his face, "Even the Imperial Master and your father are afraid of Heaven, why aren't you afraid of Him?"
Zhu Xian's eyes narrowed slightly, "Daozu caused the Heavenly Dao to collapse, causing his power to be incomplete. Those strong men at the top want to kill him completely, so he will not show up easily."
"I see."
Qin Luo had never thought about this before, "I could feel his killing intent just now."
"Brother Dog, are you afraid of Him?"
"I'm afraid of death, but not of Him."
"I am not afraid of death, nor am I afraid of Him. If He really dares to show up, I will still admire Him."
Qin Luo chuckled and said, "Is there any farm work that you need my help with? If not, I'm going to the royal capital."
Zhu Xian grinned, "Don't leave in a hurry. Help me chop wood first. Later, go to the fields to pour manure water. I'll make delicious food for you in the evening."
"Fine."
Qin Luo smiled and nodded.
The trees were concentrated on the mountainside. Qin Luo took a machete and looked for suitable trees in the mountain to cut firewood. He used to cut firewood often at Longhu Temple, so he was very skilled in cutting firewood.
Zhu Xian carried the basket and she picked mushrooms in the woods and also picked two very tender spring bamboo shoots.
evening.
Zhu Xian is cooking at home.
Qin Luo went to the fields to water the fields with manure and water.
The sunset fell in the yard, and the plum blossoms were dyed fiery red. When Qin Luo returned to the yard, he smelled the rich fragrance. Zhu Xian had prepared a table full of dishes. The richness was comparable to eating at Chenjiagou. .
Qin Luo can feel the warmth of home and experience the happiness of going home and having food to eat after hard work.
This may be life.
Zhu Xian poured wine for Qin Luo from a big bowl, "Why are you still standing there in a daze? Come over and eat quickly."
Qin Luo put the farm tools back to their original places, then came to the table and sat down. He looked at the table full of dishes and wondered: "It's just the two of us, how can you get so much food?"
"Feed the pigs if you can't finish eating."
"Wangwang!"
The little white dog wagged its tail.
On the table are stir-fried pork belly with toon, stir-fried cabbage, scrambled eggs with leeks, stewed pork chops with spring bamboo shoots, fried small fish, etc., as well as various pickles.
Qin Luo had wanted to eat fried bacon with Chinese toon for a long time. He picked up the bowl and chopsticks to taste it.
"A'Zhu, your cooking skills are really good."
"Eat as much as you like."
Qin Luo smiled and nodded. He thought of his junior sister's mother. They were both good at cooking.
"Come on, drink!"
Zhu Xian took the lead in picking up the wine bowl.
Qin Luo picked up the wine bowl and said with a smile: "Drink less, don't get drunk again."
"What a joke, can you get me drunk?"
Zhu Xian drank it all in one gulp.
Qin Luo just smiled and said nothing. He took a sip of wine, put down the wine bowl, and continued to eat the dishes on the table. The little white dog kept wagging its tail beside him.
The last ray of sunlight disappeared in the yard, and Zhu Xian lit a candle as usual.
After Qin Luo finished chewing a rib, he fed the bone to the little white dog at his feet. The little white dog wagged its tail happily.
It was a quiet night, and halfway through the banquet, Zhu Xian looked into Qin Luo's eyes and said solemnly: "Qin Luo, do you know why I cooked so many dishes for you?"
"Because I help you with your work?"
Zhu Xian shook his head slightly, "Is the farm work you do worth such a large table of food?"
"not worth!"
Qin Luo answered with a smile.
"I appreciate you very much. If you are willing to assist me, I will do my best to give you the reward you want."
Qin Luo didn't think much, he said seriously: "Your Highness, thank you for your appreciation, but I like an unrestrained life and don't want to get involved in court affairs."
Zhu Xian was not surprised. She guessed that Qin Luo would refuse, "I have a very good relationship with Ying'er, but I don't like Supreme View. If you are willing to assist me, Longhu View can replace Supreme View in the future, and even become the great master." Xia’s state religion.”
"The dishes are getting cold, let's eat them first."
"I can gradually understand Ying'er's feelings."
"How does it feel?"
"Finish the food before we talk."
Half an hour later, all the dishes on the table were eaten, and the two altars of Immortal Drunk were also finished.
Zhu Xian lay on the table and fell asleep. Qin Luo shook his head helplessly. He originally wanted to ask her how she felt, but now he could only carry her back to the room and wash her face.
Qin Luo washed the dishes, cleaned up the yard and left. When he walked to the wisteria covered bridge, the little white dog followed him.
"Let's go back."
Qin Luo waved his hand.
The little white dog ran back two steps. When it looked back, Qin Luo had disappeared.
The night became dark, and when the little white dog returned to the yard, Zhu Xian stood under the plum tree. She looked at the direction Qin Luo left, "I hope you are not her disaster."
