Tang riddles

Talking about the origin of Zhang Shuo and Zhang Jiuling, it dates back nearly 20 years ago.At that time, it was still the last years of Emperor Wu, and Zhang Jiuling had just entered the officialdom. Zhang said that he was not the prime minister.At that time, the two were attracted to each other because of their literary talents, and they were optimistic about each other.Later, when Zhang Shuo made his fortune, he also supported and valued Zhang Jiuling a lot.Since then, both Zhang's official careers have had twists and turns, but they have never broken contact.Although the two families both have the surname Zhang, they are not a family at all.However, in the tenth year of Kaiyuan, the two became sworn brothers of the same clan, and they have been like a family ever since.Zhang said he was the elder brother of Zhang Jiuling, so Zhang Ruohan called him "Daoji Shibo".

After becoming the same clan, Zhang Jiuling was promoted to Zhongshu Sheren the next year.But in the 14th year, he was implicated because of Zhang's dismissal, and was demoted from Chang'an City, and returned to Lingnan again.

In fact, Zhang Ruohan's feelings for this uncle are quite complicated.Thank him for being able to support his father, but how much he would resent him for implicating his father.In addition, this Uncle does have some practices that make her not very satisfied, such as conniving with relatives, selling servants for officials and nobles, and amassing money wantonly. These are all indisputable facts.Although Zhang Ruohan can understand, this is his means of self-protection.In the end, it is still cleverness that is mistaken by cleverness.But no matter what, Zhang Ruohan still respects him quite a lot. He has great affection for his family, which is hard to say.

"Why is the lotus maid here?"

"Ruohan is traveling on behalf of the princess of the state of Jin. She went to temples all over the world to worship Buddha and pray. The first stop she chose was Yuquan Temple in Xiazhou, where the master was seated. Before leaving, it happened that Shen Sizhi and others were also going there. In the land of Jingchu, we will go together." Zhang Ruohan replied.

"Oh? Princess Jin? The lotus maid has become the maid of honor in the princess mansion?"

"Exactly."

Zhang talked about twisting his beard, pondered for a moment, and sighed:

"Alright, you should come out and walk around more, don't let yourself be suffocated in Chang'an City."

Seeing that Zhang Ruohan didn't answer, Zhang said it seemed a bit difficult to say, but he still asked cryptically:

"Princess still treats you..."

"Don't worry, Shibo. No matter how much the princess insists, this matter will never happen. The Tian family doesn't want it, my Zhang family doesn't want it, and I don't want it. It's just her wishful thinking, and it doesn't make any sense." Zhang Ruohan replied calmly. road.

Zhang said sighed and nodded.

"Lotus Maid, Shibo is old, and many things are on his mind. Like your father, I don't want to force you. But over the years, what we are most worried about is that you will be alone for the rest of your life. If this is the case, it is too It hurts your relatives. You are such a good child, there must be someone who cherishes and loves you and will be with you until the end of your life. If you can untie your heart knot, you can find a good person who is willing to love you and marry as soon as possible."

"Thank you Uncle Shi for your concern, but Ruohan has made up her mind. Ruohan is doing well now, and I believe that when she grows old, she will feel at ease." Zhang Ruohan's indifferent smile made Zhang Shuo want to persuade him again, but Can't speak anymore.

He put away his thoughts, asked about Zhang Jiuling's recent situation, and changed the subject.

The two talked for a while at the cabin door, and Shen Sui on the outer deck brought Hutuo into the cabin.The four greeted at the cabin door, when Shen Sui said goodbye to Zhang, she kept looking at Zhang Ruohan from the corner of her eye, her face was calm as usual, but Shen Sui noticed the subtle changes in her mood.At this moment, she was a little nervous, a little gloomy, and not in a high mood.

Shen Sui was very aware of the relationship between Zhang Shuo and Zhang Ruohan, and had foreseen that the two would meet in the boat.It's just that she didn't expect that they would stand and talk at the cabin door. This seemed to be a chance encounter, not what she had imagined. It was Zhang Ruohan who took the initiative to visit Zhang Shuo.

If they met by chance, Zhang Ruohan might be planning to go on deck, otherwise he wouldn't be here.She didn't bring Wuya with her, she was alone, what was she going to do?

A guess emerged in Shen Sui's mind. While his thoughts were up and down, Zhang Shuo had already spoken to her. He asked with a smile in a kind tone:

"Has Bo Zhao ever been married?"

Shen Sui raised his eyebrows and said:

"Moxue is not married yet."

"Do you have a marriage contract?"

"Never."

"How old is this year?"

"Seven out of twenty."

"You're not too young, it's time to get married."

What's the situation?Shen Sui was at a loss.She subconsciously glanced at Zhang Ruohan, only to see a suspicious blush suddenly appear on her cheeks.Shen Sui suddenly understood what was going on, and the roots of his ears began to turn red.

"Here, Bo Zhao, look..." Zhang said the following words were ready to come out.

"If it's inconvenient for Ruohan to disturb the two of you, I'll go back first." Zhang Ruohan interrupted Zhang's words, blessed her body, turned and left.

"Hey, maidservant lotus..." Zhang said that he wanted to call her, but Mrs. Zhang San had already left quickly and could not be detained.

"This child..." Zhang said that there was helplessness in his tone.

Shen Sui was a little embarrassed, and there was some inexplicable sadness in his heart, which was quite unpleasant.She didn't expect that one day, she would start to be jealous of herself.But she still forced herself to stand there calmly, and gave Hutuo a look, telling him to go back to the room first, and Hutuo understood and left quickly.

"Bo Zhao, please forgive me. This child, Lotus Maid, was heartbroken when she was young. She closed her heart and vowed never to marry. If we hadn't persuaded her so hard, she might have become a nun long ago. At that time, there was a master named Nanhai The god nun knocked on the door of the Zhang family and stayed at the Zhang family for three years. Since then, the child of the lotus maid followed a master to practice Buddhism. The master was the master who led her into Buddhism. Later A master wanted to bid farewell to the Zhang family and leave, but the lotus maid was reluctant to give up, so he followed the master to practice in Fufeng Famen Temple for half a year before returning to Chang'an. At that time, he met Master Zhenji, the abbot and abbot of Famen Temple, and Master Zhenji had a close relationship with her. The fate of the half teacher."

Shen Sui frowned, and when Zhang Shuo talked about this matter, she suddenly remembered that Zhang Ruohan had told her about his relationship with Famen Temple in Ci'en Temple.At that time, she said that Master Zhenji was the master who led her into Buddhism.After hearing this, Shen Sui felt something was wrong, because what she had heard was that the "Nun of the South China Sea" was Zhang Ruohan's official master, why did Zhang Ruohan leave Chang'an, go to Fufeng County to worship the abbot of the male monk temple as his teacher, It doesn't make sense.

But this Nanhai nun has always been a figure in legends, and no one knows whether she really exists.It is said that she is from Nanliang, with profound Dharma, she seems to have lived for more than 170 years, from the troubled times before the Sui Dynasty to the present, with a permanent appearance.Shen Sui felt that this legend was simply nonsense, which was also the fundamental reason why she always doubted the existence of Nanhai Shenni.

It is a pity that Shen Sui does not know the authenticity of this incident.Because after she left Chang'an due to a huge accident 17 years ago, for six years, she has been suffering from illness and excruciating pain in rehabilitation. To collapse.It took her a long time to reorganize and develop the Thousand Feather Sect while dragging her sick body, so the information about Zhang Ruohan in the early years was not very clear.

"Nanhai Shenni really exists?" Shen Sui asked.

"A great master does exist, but I don't know about the Nanhai nun. I have met a great master, but I really can't tell that she is over 170 years old, but she is just a female nun in her thirties and 40s. That's probably Rumors made by people with good deeds are not credible," Zhang said.

Shen Sui nodded, but she still didn't understand why Zhang said he wanted to tell her this.Zhang said that he seemed to see through her mind, and said with a beard:

"Bo Zhao, although you and I met for the first time, I saw you with a kind face. It seemed that I had met someone from the past, which made me feel close. I have heard rumors about you a long time ago and know that you are a good man. Whether it is Talent, appearance or background, you should be a good match for the lotus maid. I don't know what you think, whether you are interested in the lotus maid, if you are interested, I would like to persuade the lotus maid for you and make a good relationship. I really I don't want to see her continue to waste her wonderful youth, and when she gets old, she will be helpless and lonely for the rest of her life."

Shen Sui's face was a little hot, and he asked:

"I don't know why Mr. Zhang chose me. I'm afraid there are still many young people who are better than me, so I'm afraid at the end of my studies."

Zhang laughed and explained:

"First of all, you are about the same age. Even though the maidservant is one year older than you, it doesn't matter. Is there any man at the age of the maidservant who has not married a wife? Be a concubine. This alone will eliminate most of the men. Secondly, you are both talented and beautiful, and they are really a good match. Standing together is pleasing to the eye. It is a pity not to be together. The temperament of the lotus maid is beyond the reach of the nobles of the family. Tolerant, she is stubborn and reckless, too indifferent and out of the world, unsuited to be the main wife of a big family. She is not suitable for a small family. I really can't find a background that matches yours. ...Finally, the most important point, I see that Lotus Maid seems to be interested in you."

Shen Sui: "..."

Zhang said seeing her blank face, he couldn't help being amused, and said with a smile:

"Hahaha, I just saw her standing at the door of this cabin, staring at the deck outside. Isn't it only you at the end of the line of sight? Bo Zhao, you have to be a little confident, don't worry, as long as you are willing, the maidservant Lian Just leave it to me, it's not a problem."

Do all the elders love to hold the red line for the younger generation and be the elders?At this moment, Shen Sui asked his own soul.

Even a leader in the literary world like Zhang Shuo, who is a teacher at the court, can't get rid of this curse?Who cast the spell? It's too evil!

"Bo Zhao? Do you want to, or don't want to." Zhang Shuo suddenly showed the vigor of a prime minister, and asked with a downcast face.

"Moxue... It still depends on Mrs. Zhang San's wishes..." Shen Sui broke out in a cold sweat.

"You don't have to be shy, just tell me what you think." The old prime minister didn't like her.

Shen Sui had no choice but to raise the white flag:

"As long as Mrs. Zhang San is willing, Sui Zi will readily accept it. But I'm afraid that Mrs. Zhang will not."

"This is not something you should worry about. I know what you want. You are a good man. I believe you will treat the maidservant well."

The old prime minister's red line was really rough, if it wasn't for Shen Sui and Zhang Ruohan who had inextricably linked red lines, if they were replaced by someone else, there would be a marriage tragedy.

The old prime minister stepped out of the cabin with square steps, and went to the deck to enjoy the wind.Inexplicably, Shen Sui, whose face was smeared by red lines, went back to his room covered in a mask, stomped his feet halfway, the secret passage was broken, if Zhang really asked Zhang Ruohan to talk about their marriage, wouldn't Zhang Ruohan think that he was really serious? interested in her.Although she is indeed interested in Zhang Ruohan, but now she is wearing the skin of "Shen Sui", before revealing her identity, she cannot get involved in emotional entanglements, otherwise bad things will happen.

No, she had to talk to Zhang Ruohan first, so she could be mentally prepared.

As soon as she made a wrong step, she walked towards Zhang Ruohan's room.

As soon as he reached the door of Zhang Ruohan's room, he saw the door opened, Wu Ya came out with a copper basin, and bumped into Shen Sui. "Scared!" Shen Sui was taken aback by Wu Ya, his whole body became terrified, he almost lost his grip on the copper basin, and was about to fall to the ground.Shen Sui quickly stretched out his hand to help, so as not to overturn the copper basin, but suddenly smelled a bloody smell, and looked down, there was a little blood left in the empty basin.

Shen Sui's heart skipped a beat, and immediately asked:

"Wu Ya, what's going on? But your third lady was injured?"

Wuya's face immediately turned red at a speed visible to the naked eye, and he shook his head repeatedly, but he was too anxious to speak.

"No, I have to go in and have a look." Shen Sui became nervous.

"You can't do it, Shen Sizhi, you can't come in!"

"Why?" Shen Sui became even more anxious.

"Because...because..." Wu Ya stammered and couldn't speak.

Seeing her hesitant to speak, Shen Sui became even more anxious, Wu Ya was clearly hiding something, something must have happened to Zhang Ruohan.Thinking about it this way, he couldn't wait for a moment, and didn't care about so much, as soon as he raised his hand, he pushed Wu Ya aside to rush in.Wu Ya hurriedly raised his hand to stop him, but his skill was far behind Shen Sui, Shen Sui swung him away with only two or three moves, and watched Shen Sui strode into the room helplessly.

"San Niang!" Seeing that there was no hope of stopping him, Wu Ya had no choice but to yell inside, as if to remind the people inside.

As soon as Shen Sui stepped into the room, he saw that Zhang Ruohan's clothes were disheveled and her belt hadn't been fastened yet, thinking that she was really injured.Just about to open his mouth to ask her, he was surprised to see that Zhang Ruohan was blushing, coming towards her with shame and anger, raised his hand, "slap", a resounding slap on her left cheek, completely slapping Shen Sui Dazed.

"Get out!" Zhang Ruohan suppressed his emotions, trembling all over, and his tone changed.At this moment, she was really ashamed.

Shen Sui was stunned for a few moments, and there was ringing in his ears, the whole room was completely silent, only Zhang Ruohan's fiery breathing could be heard.In the end, she silently covered her cheeks, blushing as if she was about to bleed, and exited the room, leaving angrily.

Akashi, oh Akashi, after being a "man" for so many years, you really have become a man.

The author has something to say: Heh, the title of this chapter "Good things are near", is really full of irony~