(Thousands of lanterns are lit up, and the mountains look like stars)
The lamps are lit in Qianlou, and the shadows of people on the roadside are moving. Under the night, the stilted buildings lit up lights to form a picture of stars. Looking at the mountain wall, it seems that the laurel clusters downstairs have descended into the mortal world!
As the Wu Clan’s New Year approaches, all kinds of businesses are available in this criss-crossed street, including those shouting, performing arts, and people braiding and singing; there are also grains in pots, meat hanging on the wall, sugar in bowls, and table Word stamp. Don't worry about the beating of war drums outside the mountains, and let's live the red days inside the mountains. The word "lively" is written all over the lantern market and people's faces!
Lan Feng and the other three followed Jiao'er through the streets. They first went to a clothing store. It was better to follow the crowd when walking around in the streets. The three of them didn't want to be treated as aliens wherever they went.
Lan Feng and Hai Yesheng chose two sets of simple Wu Clan men's clothes to change into. On Ruoxue's side, the owner of the store saw that she looked pretty and had white skin, so he also changed into a silver outfit for her.
This Miao costume paired with Ruoxue's fair skin and tender skin immediately showed her daughter's tenderness, unlike her usual carefree image.
Ruoxue was stunned when she saw herself in the bronze mirror. She had never worn such beautiful clothes. Seeing her like this, the shopkeeper used some rouge to dress her up.
"What a pretty girl!" The store owner held an eyebrow pencil and gently outlined Ruoxue's eyebrows.
Ruoxue blushed for a moment and didn't know what to say. The store owner then said, "You are not locals, right? Local girls can't have such fair skin."
Lan Feng laughed at the side and said: "The store is joking. The skin is just given by the parents. Whether it is beautiful or not depends on your own heart. My sister's good looks are also inseparable from her usual kindness."
"When did you, kid, learn to speak glibly?" Ruoxue blushed as she heard Lan Feng praise her.
"Okay!" said the shopkeeper, "Let's take a look."
Ruoxue held the bronze mirror and stood stunned, as if the person in the mirror was not herself. Her ears are hung with green silk, her silver crown is flowing, her eyes are resting on the peach blossoms, and her two rows of white teeth are filled in the cinnabar. The silver bell beside the ear is shaped like a crescent moon, and the silver ring on the neck is carved with floral fragrance!
A jade beauty was born in Luosheng, with a delicate and tender appearance.
"Sister Ruoxue, you are so beautiful! I want to be this beautiful when I grow up!" Jiaoer looked at Ruoxue, her big eyes shining.
Seeing Jiaoer's sweet mouth, Ruoxue took another lipstick and an editor's bag and gave them to Jiaoer.
After exiting the clothing store, Ruoxue led Jiaoer in front. The two of them were dazzled by the dazzling lantern market.
After walking two miles, the lantern market was still endless. Lan Feng and Hai Yesheng seemed a little tired, so they found a stall and sat down. Ordering two bowls of hot tea, the two of them leisurely watched the bustling scene beside them.
At this time, the conversation between the two men at the next table caught the attention of Lan Feng and the others. One of the two men was tall and burly, but he was lame in one foot. The other was slightly fatter and had green bean eyes. They both looked to be in their forties.
The man with green bean eyes said: "Well, as the New Year is approaching, my child has caught wind and cold. I don't know if the old woman's medicine is of any use."
The lame man said: "Hey, don't worry, that old woman's medicine will definitely work. Have you seen my leg?" As he said, he pointed to his lame leg and said, "It was also at this time that year, my family and I A few brothers caught a blind bear on the mountain. We gathered the bear in one place and prepared to throw spears. Unexpectedly, another big bear quietly walked behind us. We didn't notice it at the time, and then we only heard from the side. There was a roar. When I looked over, I saw a brother kneeling on the ground with no head. He didn’t even have time to shout for help.
Later, a few of us panicked and were chased by these two blind bears. But when we saw a stone wall not far away, there was a gap in the middle just enough for someone to get through, so we ran away quickly. I, the eldest brother, was the last one to protect my brothers. When I got in, the blind bear bit my ankle. Later, I had no choice but to cut off my feet. Only then did he escape from the two blind bears.
But we were already deep into the mountain, and it took another day and night to walk back. My foot was bleeding profusely, and when I carried it back, I could barely hear my heartbeat.
Fortunately, they knew the old woman and took me over. I heard from them that the old woman rolled the knife on the fire, dipped a piece of black mud on my wound, and the blood was so black. The mud stopped immediately as soon as it was applied. Then guess what, the old woman pulled a reed pole from behind, sharpened the head and inserted it into my heart!
At that time, everyone was dumbfounded. They didn’t know whether she was killing people or saving people. They just watched her dilute the black mud with water and pour it in from the reed pole. Less than a quarter of an hour later, I was alive again. coming! Magical or not? Ha ha! "
Lan Feng and Hai Yesheng were surprised to hear that this strange book in the world could have such powerful effects. He stood up and walked to the two men and said: "Two old uncles, I just heard what you said and I am also curious. I wonder where the old lady you said lives?"
The lame man saw that Lan Feng looked childish and looked like he was only about 20 years old, and his accent didn't sound like a local one, so he asked, "Where did you come from, baby?"
Lan Feng said: "We came to seek refuge from outside the mountains, and we are currently staying at Uncle Xia Jiu's house."
"Oh, a little guest from Brother Jiu's house." The lame man said, "Why are you asking about that old woman? She usually only helps people see doctors and give orders. You are so good-natured, don't look for trouble. It's the Chinese New Year."
Seeing that he was reluctant to say anything, Lanfeng dragged Hai Yesheng over and pointed at his eyes and said, "Uncle, you don't know something. My brother has had eye problems since he was a child, and he can't see clearly at night. Look. He's fine now. When the lights on the street go out, you won't be able to see anything. I just heard you said that the mother-in-law has good medical skills, and I also want to ask her to show my brother."
The lame man glanced at Hai Yesheng, and saw that his eyes were blue, unlike ordinary people's eyes, and said, "Oh, it's true. You look like this." As he said that, he pointed to the small alley next to the street. "You two go out of the alley and walk to the left. You will see a sign with a moon on it. That old woman is not very talkative. Everyone calls her Silent Mother-in-law. It's okay for you two kids to call her the same. ”
"Thank you, uncle, for showing me the way!" Lan Feng thanked him and was about to get up and look for the house. Unexpectedly, the lame man said again: "Hey, little baby, before you go in, you need to buy a torch. Don't talk first when you go in. Use The torch lit the candle on the table next to it, and then walked inside."
Lan Feng asked suspiciously: "Why is this?"
The lame man said: "Why are you asking so many questions? This is their rule. Just follow it."
Lanfeng nodded and thanked the lame man again, then walked towards the alley with Hai Yesheng.
"Young Master, don't you need to call Miss Ruoxue?" Hai Yesheng asked.
Lan Feng turned around and saw Ruoxue and Jiao'er nesting dolls at a nearby stall. He smiled and said, "It doesn't matter, we'll just go. It's rare for her to be in such a good mood. Let her relax."
The two of them found a house and asked for a torch, then turned and walked towards the alley. There is a dead end on the left side of the alley. Strangely enough, there are still people shouting and bustling on the other side of the alley. But after passing this alley, the shouts are immediately cut off. There is not even a single person on the road. You can also hear the crows of the few crows in winter.
Lan Feng and the two continued walking to the right. The cold wind suddenly blew up, making the street whine. Across the alley, they could see the desolation of the world.
Not long after, the two saw a dim light on the signboard in the distance. Looking from a distance, they saw the moon symbol painted on the lamp. When the two of them walked in, they saw some patterns carved on the wall next to the door, and they could vaguely make out the appearance of a big tree and a few butterflies.
"It should be right here." Lan Feng said. Seeing no one around, he stretched out his fingers to light the demon fire and lit the torch.
The door opened with a "squeak" and they walked in. They saw no fire in the room. There were two tables on both sides of the door, with fifty candles standing on each table.
Lan Feng lit a candle as the lame man said, and then walked inside with Hai Yesheng.
The room was dark, but the surrounding air was filled with the strong smell of medicinal herbs. There were cloth bags hanging on the surrounding beams, and a desk could be vaguely seen in front of him.
When they walked to the desk, Lan Feng and Hai Yesheng discovered that there was a wooden ladder on the right side of the beam leading to the upper floor. It seemed to be a two-story building.
"Is this mother-in-law not at home?" Hai Yesheng asked.
Lanfeng looked around and saw cabinets filled with medicinal herbs, so he shouted, "Grandma Fuyan, are you at home?"
The sound is empty...
"Grandma Fuyan, are you at home?" Lanfeng shouted again, but still no one answered.
Just as the two turned around to leave, a hoarse voice came from the second-floor attic.
"Who... this late at night..."
After the words fell, a dim light lit up in the attic, and along with the sound of slow footsteps, an old face appeared in front of Lan Feng and the other two.
Fuyan's mother-in-law staggered down the wooden ladder. Lanfeng saw her hunched body, with a blue or blue turban wrapped around her head. She was wearing a cotton coat of the witch tribe. Her face was wrinkled and her mouth was full of wrinkles. There was heat between the two remaining teeth.
"You just don't say anything, mother-in-law..." Lan Feng opened his mouth but was interrupted by the silent mother-in-law. She said in a hoarse voice: "Don't talk yet, sit down first, wait for me to take a breath..."
Lan Feng and the other two followed the instructions and sat on the two stools next to the desk. They saw the old lady go down the wooden ladder, walk to the cabinet aside, take out a cigarette rod, and wrap a little black mud from the cigarette bag on the cigarette rod. She took out a fire stick, lit the black mud and took a sip, then exhaled a long puff of smoke, and then slowly sat down on the desk.
She lit the candle on the desk and said, "It's so late at night that it's disturbing my dream. Have you lit the candle?"
Lan Feng said: "It's done."
After hearing this, Fu Yan's mother-in-law raised her head and looked at Lan Feng and the two of them. She said, "Okay, these two little babies quite understand the rules. You don't look like members of my witch clan. Tell me, what's the matter? Son?"
