There is a hole in the mountain

"Everyone says Jiangnan is good, but tourists only like Jiangnan old".On the banks of the great river, the mansion of Jiangdu, the serious Jiangnan, the serious "spring water is clear in the sky, draw a boat and listen to the rain to sleep".The tidal flat county under Jiangdu Prefecture is a typical small town in the south of the Yangtze River.The apricot and peach trees in the city are towering.When spring comes, the apricot blossoms have not yet bloomed, but the peach blossoms can't wait to burn.The sky is full of pink, white and bright red, as beautiful as the haze in the western sky, so it is known as the "City of Haze".

Right now it is the time of the Yuan Dynasty. Although the peaches and plums are silent, it is the time of the plum blossoms and the bridge of the Xixi River.Walking through the streets and alleys, and walking into the folk houses, it is another round of excitement.In every household, the head of the house took the female family members to pound glutinous rice, make small balls, and make shadow cakes and green onion pancakes.The man in charge of the family brings his children and grandchildren, in addition to offering sacrifices to the ancestors, he also takes the whole family to the fields to worship the "three officials", praying for abundant rain in winter and a bumper harvest of new wheat in the coming spring.People who worship immortals and Taoism will erect a sky pole outside their house on this day, and hang a yellow flag on the pole. On the flag, there are words such as "Heaven, Earth, Water House", "Smooth weather", "National prosperity and people's safety", "elimination of disasters and blessings".The craftsmen put up three animals to sacrifice to the furnace god.It's just that I regard Lianhua Palace as the state religion.Therefore, the furnace god that was sacrificed was changed to worship the god Lianhua, the founder of the Lianhua sect.

The night is especially gorgeous, and every household lights up lights for three nights.And a pair of lanterns are hung above the main hall, under which fish, meat and fruits are offered, and the water officials are treated kindly to parade.When I go out at night, the street changes from the desolation and loneliness of the day.There are a lot of tourists, selling lanterns, selling snacks, selling calligraphy and painting, selling fans, masks, and selling head jewelry... everything.If you want to go out of the city, it will be even more lively.The willows on the embankment are all covered with red and green, and lanterns and colorful flags are hung on the bank.There are countless colorful boats in the river, except for the five-color lanterns on the boats, they are decorated with brocades, which is called "the color of water" by people at that time.

On the Lianhua Mountain outside the city, on the mountain road that winds for tens of miles, there is a long dragon with torches and lanterns shining brightly.Faithful men and good women refrained from drinking alcohol or eating meat a few days earlier to show their sincerity and respect.When it comes to the evening of the first day of the Yuan Dynasty, everyone will take a "gold and silver bag" with them, and go to Lianhua Mountain to take a bath in the holy pool in the mountain, so that the outside will not be stained with dust, and the internal organs will be cleansed, and the body will be cleansed.

Immortal Elder Yunyi of Lianhua Palace will have three days of offering sacrifices starting from the day of Xiayuan.There are three upper, middle, and lower altars: the upper three altars are set up for the country, the middle three altars are set up for officials and nobles, and the lower three altars are set up for the common people.There are many people outside the Lianhua Palace, and the sound of prayers is mixed with all the rituals such as recitation, confession, and sacrifices, reaching the sky above the sky.

Lights lit up and down the mountain, voices from inside and outside the city were noisy, and the whole Yanxia City seemed to come alive.

Except for one.

After entering the city gate and going west, there is a big house in the most lush forest. It used to be the Zhuangzi of a family surnamed Qiu in the early years.Later, the head of the Qiu family was beheaded for some reason, and the Qiu family withered overnight, and the clan gradually moved to other places, and the places were sold off one after another.The original wall was demolished, and people with different surnames lived in.Among them, the family who lived in the main house of the Qiu family was surnamed Guo, the head of the family was Guo Shi, and his character was Bingzhi.Zeng Guanju wrote from Wupin.Shuo Confucianism also.He is full of righteousness and never believes in ghosts, ghosts, gods and Buddhas.Looking at the present, the current Holy Master claims to be a disciple of Lianhua Palace.Whether it's court disputes, army building, the abolition of princes and concubines, the appointment of officials...all of them ask the altar for good or bad luck.The power of the people of Lianhua Palace in our court is at its peak.From the nobles in the sky to the ordinary people in Dousheng, whether they are sincere or forced, they all adhere to Taoism.Guo Gong is different, his voice is as small and weak as a cry in a stormy sea.Even so, after he was dismissed from office, Wang Zhongren's "Lunheng" was placed on the old man's desk all the year round.The saying that is on the lips is, "Heaven and earth are united, and all things are autonomous, just like husband and wife unite, and children will be born by themselves." Children in the family must recite the entire "Lunheng" from the beginning of literacy, and even daughters are not allowed to marry. Lang Zi.Therefore, on the day of Xiayuan Festival, the Guo family never participated.

Mrs. Guo was dissatisfied with the decorations and festoons, but her own family was in a state of depression. After all, she asked her slaves to make a few bowls of small balls to share with the children in the family.

Guo Bingzhi doesn't believe in ghosts and gods, and doesn't respect Taoists who cultivate immortals. Mrs. Guo is old and weak, so it doesn't matter.The children and grandchildren below are not satisfied.The children are looking forward to "Liu Fu" to eat and eat to satisfy their cravings, and the young ladies at home also look forward to walking around the street on this day to open their eyes.Therefore, the little ladies of Guo's family made all kinds of excuses to "go back to their mother's house" this day, and those who didn't have a husband's family would follow their sisters-in-law to "drop in".Guo Bingzhi never cared about family affairs, but Mrs. Guo came out of the boudoir, how could she not know these thoughts, so she turned a blind eye and acquiesced.

Therefore, in the evening of Xiayuan, all the Guo family members who could go out went out.As for the bride of Mr. Guo's young master, Mrs. Zhao really can't find an excuse to go out.She had only been married for more than a month before returning home, so how could she have the opportunity to "return to her natal family" again?Just as she was sighing, Guo Zhao, the aunt of the Guo family and Guo Bingzhi's younger sister, opened the door and came in.Guo Zhao is over forty years old, fair and plump in life, with a pair of smiling eyes on his round face, he likes to play jokes with children, Zhao is also very close to this aunt.Therefore, after chatting a few words, Mrs. Zhao began to complain to her.Guo Zhao chuckled when she heard the words, and pulled her hand, "My old man can't sleep even if he feels young, why don't we go out for a walk together."

In the early years, Guo Zhao was selected by the county lord of Yuanzhen as a personal maid. The county lord loved her very much while she was alive. She was also loyal to the county lord, so she served the county lord all her life and never married.After the death of Mr. Yuanzhen County, Guo Zhao returned to Guo's house and spent most of the time helping Mrs. Guo manage the housework. Because Mr. Yuanzhen County had nothing to do all his life, Guo Zhao had to live in Lianhua Mountain Shangyuan for half a year. Lord Zhenxian went to the other courtyard in those days, helped the county monarch take care of the other courtyard, and offered sacrifices to the worshiped gods.Guo Bingzhi's "heaven and earth harmony" can't control his younger sister, and Guo Zhao doesn't bother to talk to him, a sour scholar. Brother and sister don't interfere with each other, and no one hinders the other.

Guo Zhao came and went freely in Guo's house, since she said she wanted to accompany Mrs. Zhao, it was true.Mrs. Zhao sat on the goat cart, her little face flushed with excitement all the way, and her mouth was like touching honey with joy in her heart. The attentive "aunt" is long and "aunt" is short.Guo Zhao has always been used to following Yuanzhen County Lord, and does not regard himself as a middle-aged person, especially when seeing these seventeen or eighteen-year-old children, he always feels that he is still the eloquent little girl who was next to Yuanzhen County Lord, and he is happy to dote on her. These flower-like female dolls.She raised the curtain of the car, let Mrs. Zhao look out at the scenery, and introduced the grand events in the county monarch's mansion all the way. Surprised Mrs. Zhao cheered and covered her mouth for a while.

On the street, I met my sister-in-law who used an excuse to go back to her mother's house, and a sister-in-law who was already married.The sisters walked together, laughing and laughing all the way, watching the lights and cruises, buying and eating rouge, so happy.Mrs. Zhao was obsessed with the Buddhist ceremony on Lianhua Mountain, and urged to see it.Guo Zhao squeezed her hand, "What's so interesting about being crowded with people? In a few days after the county monarch's birthday, Immortal Master Yunyi will definitely go to the county monarch's mansion. You can go and see as much as you want."

The girls cheered and hugged Guo Zhao's arms and neck, one said: "Auntie, I want to go too", the other said: "Auntie, I have never seen the appearance of an immortal teacher up close"...Guo Zhao embraced one by one dotingly, "Go, all of you, the old man said yes, you all go." There was another burst of cheers, and Guo Zhao was surrounded by several children, and he stopped sitting in the car, and was very affectionate If it is hot, go to the place with the most people, the most beautiful scenery, and the brightest lights.

When it was almost the time of the son, all the girls were not having fun yet.Guo Zhao yawned and said that the boss was useless and wanted to go back to rest.The girls left reluctantly, and those who "returned to their mother's house" naturally went back to their mother's house. Only Mrs. Zhao followed Guo Zhao resentfully, and went back to Guo's house in a sheep cart.As soon as he entered the alley, he saw a slave of the Guo family standing guard at the intersection. When he saw Guo Zhao's car approaching, he ran over with a lantern from a distance.It turned out that Guo Bingzhi had a sudden whim and wanted to recruit his children and grandchildren to study tonight, but he couldn't find his children and grandchildren, and his daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law disappeared.Mr. Guo was furious and was pacing up and down the room reading "Lunheng".Mrs. Zhao trembled in fright, Guo Zhao yawned, "He's the one who has a lot to do." He pulled Mrs. Zhao's hand, "Don't be afraid of him, my aunt is here, let's see if he dares to touch you."

Having said that, Guo Zhao thought about it, but decided to be more respectful.He ordered not to enter through the main entrance, lest Guo Bingzhi feel that she was blatantly challenging the authority of his parents.He only entered the courtyard through the side door, and kept quiet until tomorrow to argue with him.So the coachman flicked his whip, pulled the sheep's head and turned into another path.There are many households here, the streets are narrow, and there are many sundries. It is midnight, and there are many people returning. The road is narrow and crowded, and it is difficult for sheep carts to move.Guo Zhao had no choice but to ask the coachman to take care of the sheep cart, and he and Mrs. Zhao got out of the cart and walked.The two women were talking and laughing as they walked, when they suddenly met a person coming towards them, walking like flying, with great momentum.Although Mrs. Zhao is weak in the boudoir, she is young and agile.Guo Zhao didn't have time to dodge, his chest collided with the visitor, and he became one.

Even though Guo Zhaodang was drenched in water, he shivered and cried out for the cold.Mrs. Zhao hurriedly ordered her slaves to carry Guo Zhao back home.After the general sat down, Guo Zhao suddenly screamed loudly: "You woman, you are blocking my way, it is extremely hateful!" He slapped himself dozens of times, and then stroked his hair fiercely.I don't know how many strands of hair I have stroked, and each root is bloodshot.Earrings and jewelry were smashed and thrown all over the place.He scratched his face fiercely again, his daily nails were eight inches long, they dug into the skin, digging out a ridge of flesh and blood.The strength was even more astonishing, and the family members couldn't stop them, so they had to kneel on the ground and pray.Unexpectedly, Guo Zhao tore off his clothes viciously, and cursed even more fiercely, "Those who block my way will be condemned to death, and living crimes are inevitable."

Mrs. Zhao panicked, not caring about being scolded, and hurriedly reported to Guo Bingzhi and his wife.Seeing my sister-in-law like this, Mrs. Guo quickly pushed Guo Bingzhi out the door, closed the door tightly, and let her beat and curse in the room.Just ordered not to open the door.Guo Bingzhi listened to Zhao's narration, staring at his eyes and puffing his beard, "Heaven and earth unite, and all things are independent, just like a husband and wife unite, and children will be born by themselves. I told you not to join in the fun, but now it is doing well, and I have been sick for a long time. "

Although Mrs. Zhao is a female generation, she used to read and practice calligraphy in the boudoir, at this time she carefully played and said: "Aunt Rong, I am afraid that my aunt is not sick..."

Guo Bingzhi stared, "What is that?"

The second half of Zhao's sentence was choked in her throat, unable to speak, her eyes were red with grievance.Mrs. Guo gave her husband a reproachful look, "I see, my sister-in-law recruited something unclean."

How could Guo Bingzhi not know what they were going to say, so he snorted and reprimanded: "'Heaven and earth unite, everything is independent, just like husband and wife unite, children are self-born.' What ghosts and monsters are imaginary."

Guo Bingzhi refused to admit that Guo Zhao had run into a ghost, and Mrs. Guo couldn't ask the fairy elder of Lianhua Palace to drive away the ghost behind his back.Mrs. Zhao was also helpless, so she had to pace anxiously in her room, waiting for her son to come back before trying to find a solution.I don't know, this wait is a day.In the evening of this day, Mr. Guo Xiaolang came back from outside.Mrs. Zhao hurried up to undress him and take the crown.Mr. Guo Xiaolang untied his belt and asked suspiciously: "Did someone at home bump into a ghost?"

Zhao's Fen punched her son's back, and said angrily: "You know about it. My aunt was possessed by a ghost last night." Then he told the whole story.

"It turned out to be so." Mr. Guo Xiaolang found another piece of home clothes and put it on himself, and walked out, "When I just came back, I saw a fairy-like figure standing outside the door. He kept saying that our house is full of ghosts, It's just that my father ordered him not to come in, and now he is waiting outside."