[Distant time and space] Fox management fox map

Because she loves anime, at least Pei Hongjing has a very clear understanding of Japan's Heian-kyo.

Especially mentioned in "The Tale of Genji", Japan's Heian-kyo was built after Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty.Therefore, in Pei Hongjing's mind, the distribution of them is much clearer.

Let’s talk about the terrain of Heian-kyo. Ukyo is less humid than Sakyo. The activity center and population of Heian-kyo are gradually concentrated in Sakyo.The population of Youjing gradually became less and less, and most of the people who stayed in Youjing had nowhere to move, and those who were not afraid of the poor were also living in seclusion and desperate.Therefore, some aristocratic mansions originally built in Ukyo were left to be deserted due to long-term uninhabited, and finally became the cave dwellings of animals and the location of the undead ghost clan. (Note: The author refers to the map - Zuo Jing is on the right, You Jing is on the left, and Suzaku Road is used as a reference.)

With Pei Hongjing's current status, it is impossible to go to Zuojing, where all the nobles live.Fortunately, Ping'an Jing did not completely imitate the strict night ban system of Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty, otherwise it would be pitch black and there would be patrols. She, Pei Hongjing, couldn't climb over the walls of the workshop, so she had to hide in a stinky ditch.

Walking on such a retro and shocking street at night, the feeling is really hard to describe.

I don't know how long it took until the walls on both sides of the road showed slight cracks and mottled marks peeled off by years of wind and frost erosion, and some even became a little damaged until the dead vines were entwined, presenting a barren scene, she finally stopped. down the steps.

Pei Hongjing stopped to look around, and then expanded his spiritual consciousness to explore the surroundings slightly.I found that except for a few small outdoors not far away, there are indeed few people here.

In fact, she had this kind of plan in her heart, to find a deserted house to live in temporarily, and then go to the West City, which is the official market in Heianjing.Because in the Heian-kyo era, city residents refer to those who own shops in the market, and "specialize in merchants and do not interfere with other businesses"①.Therefore, these shops sometimes hired shop assistants. Her plan, Pei Hongjing, was to go to the market to do some business, and after familiarizing herself with the situation, she could find her way home.

After letting out a sigh of relief, Pei Hongjing walked to the main entrance of the mansion.

The damaged and crooked plaque hangs on the door beam, revealing the true color of the wood after the color has faded.It was a fine piece of wood, and a great price.

It is conceivable how luxurious and resplendent this mansion would have been before its decline.It's just that all the prosperity and wealth are just a fleeting cloud, and they will disappear after a little luck.

Under the bright moonlight, this desolate and decaying scene is actually so sad and desolate.

After Pei Hongjing thought for a while, she gently pushed the door open and entered.

The old and rotten wooden door made a harsh "squeak" sound, which was especially loud in the night.

She took a deep breath, raised her head slightly, and surveyed the courtyard in front of her eyes. The tall weeds reborn half a person, the dry pool, and the corridors covered in ashes... However, to her surprise, the courtyard Dozens of sweet-scented osmanthus trees are full of flowers at the moment, and they are in full bloom. The quiet fragrance of flowers floats faintly in the vast night, revealing a burst of vitality.

Just as Pei Hongjing was appreciating the gleam of life in the desolation with great interest, suddenly, a strong fragrance wafted over.And accompanied by a burst of hearty laughter and joy. "Hey! Guests from afar, the night is full of dew, why bother to stand in the yard?" The delicate voice was like the fragrance of flowers floating in the wind, blowing towards the face.

Pei Hongjing was startled, and immediately became highly alert. At the same time, the consciousness in her mind unfolded, and she suddenly found that a ghost friend was sitting in the room behind the corridor, greeting her.

Seeing that Pei Hongjing didn't seem to respond, she smiled and said: "I've prepared delicious food and wine here, since we're here, why don't you come and sit down and enjoy the flowers together? This year's sweet-scented osmanthus blooms very well, and it's suitable for wine making."

Originally, Pei Hongjing wanted to leave immediately, but now that she had a magic weapon of space to rely on, the fear in her heart was obviously much less.Simply agreeing: "Guiji is in a good mood and in a good mood at midnight, and she even invites someone who doesn't even know the details into the house for a drink."

Unexpectedly, the other party laughed heartily, "Guest from afar, you don't have the smell of strangers, the filth of ghosts, and the stench of gods." He kept a secret, and then immediately said, "Thinking about it, you should belong to the monster clan. Monsters and ghosts are family members. I see that you are dressed in strange clothes, and you are standing in my yard with a dazed expression. It must be the scene here that reminds you Memories and melancholy, I invite you to have a drink and talk."

After hearing this, Pei Hongjing also felt that the other party was not hostile, so she walked over carelessly, "Ghost Ji is kindly inviting you, if I don't come, it will make me appear narrow-minded." While talking and laughing, she changed the subject again, "Just passing by here, I saw the osmanthus trees here blooming brightly and lushly, so I entered abruptly without invitation."

"The love of beauty is shared by all living beings." The other party even giggled coquettishly.

At this time, Pei Hongjing also walked over.Lifting up the reed curtain in front of him, he stepped into the clean and bright room, just in time to see Gui Ji holding a glass of wine to his lips, looking at her with a smile on his face, and looking at her sharply she.Pei Hongjing didn't mind either. By the way, he met her eyes and sized her up carelessly.

Gui Ji, dressed in a traditional women's obscene attire②, was sitting on the floor kneeling, smiling and waving at her under the moonlight.However, on her plump and charming face, the eyebrows and eyes are picturesque, under the soft curve of Qiong's nose, the corners of her lips that are as tender as petals are slightly upturned, and a kind of subtle and gentle beauty follows the smile on her lips, and gradually spreads on her face. Rendered up, it looks very eye-catching.Her long satin-like hair hangs down behind her back, and under the moonlight, the silk and satin material she is covering with is exactly the same as the moonlight. The streamer is mellow, and the hazy beauty is like a maid in a traditional painting. The middle price comes.

This is the attire only available to the nobles in Heian capital. Presumably this beauty must have been so lovable in her lifetime.

After a ghost and a fox looked at each other, they would smile heartily.

"The guest must be thinking about my appearance before I was alive, right?!" Just as Pei Hongjing was about to speak, the ghost girl spoke out what Pei Hongjing wanted.Indeed, the look and expression on her face revealed all her thoughts.

Pei Hongjing sat down across from her while speaking, and replied without concealment: "Yes. Guiji is so beautiful and moving, she must have surpassed this scene in her lifetime."

After the beauty chuckled, she put down the cup in her hand, "Yuan Ke hasn't told me what to call me yet, and I can't always be called Yuan Ke Yuan Ke, it seems unfamiliar and neglectful." After a pause, she took the initiative again. Introduced myself, "A guest from afar is coming soon, I like it very much, if you don't mind, please call me Lizao."

At this time, Pei Hongjing suddenly came up with the story clips from the Dream Pillow Tapir "Onmyoji" in his mind, and it was mentioned there, don't tell anyone your name easily.

Therefore, at this time, Pei Hongjing became more careful, and said with a smile: "Lizao is so enthusiastic, why don't you call me Feiyi."

Fei Yi was just a code name that she blurted out wittily. Pei Hongjing never had this title. The word Fei Yi was just the name of the main character in a novel she loved to read.

After sitting down, the two were chatting and laughing, chatting happily over wine on this moonlit night.

When you are comfortable and happy, you always feel that time flies by.Seeing that it was almost dawn, Lizao was a ghost, so of course she was going to rest, but she, Pei Hongjing, was different, except for the blood of the fox fairy and real life, she was really no different from a living person.

She looked at the sky in the east that was gradually fading, and felt rather disappointed. It seemed that she had to find another place to stay today.

Lizao seemed to know what was on her mind, before the banquet was over, she said with a smile: "I see that Feiyi seems to have come from afar, and hasn't found a suitable place to stay. If you don't mind, just stay here with me. Although my place is a bit dilapidated, the location is quiet and suitable for cultivation."

Her words were exactly what Pei Hongjing wanted, so the nervous girl nodded without thinking, "Then I'm sorry to bother you, and I hope Lizao won't think I'm bothering you."

"How come, you come, I also have an extra talking partner." Li Zao said, while getting up, "It will be dawn in a while, and I have to go to rest. I live in the backyard In the house, the rest of the rooms are empty, you can choose whichever one you like, Fei Yi."

After speaking, the sky had already begun to show a twilight, and Lizao was really afraid of the light, and her figure became transparent.Pei Hongjing knew that she had procrastinated for too long today, and her cultivation must have been wasted.So he hurriedly said to Lizao: "Lizao, go and rest, don't worry about it. If there is anything else, I will ask you at night. Also, thank you for your hospitality."

At this time, the dim light outside the window penetrated through the paper window, already rendering a translucent color in the room.

After hearing Pei Hongjing's words, Li Zao nodded her head, and her thinner figure completely disappeared into the room.

After Li Zao left, Pei Hongjing glanced at the messy cups and plates on the floor, and wanted to tidy them up, but at this moment, a black snake snaked in from outside the room, which shocked Pei Hongjing a lot.The sudden overflow of evil spirit immediately brought Pei Hongjing to his senses, and hurriedly asked, "Are you also Lizao's guest?"

As soon as the words fell, the black snake that swam in suddenly turned into a servant, and said politely to Pei Hongjing: "Miss Feiyi, you have misunderstood. Xiaosheng is the servant who manages the pool in the backyard and cleans the flowers and plants in the front yard. Miss Feiyi, are you going to choose a room now, or later?"

The other party's enthusiasm made Pei Hongjing a little at a loss.She smiled and said, "It's okay, why don't you help me choose a room with better ventilation and better lighting."

The male servant transformed into a snake demon nodded and said respectfully: "Miss Feiyi can go for a walk in the yard for now. After Xiaosheng finishes his work here, he will clean up the room for you."

After Pei Hong nodded, he walked out of the house and thought about what happened after today.

She has a thick nerve, but she has not realized a problem, why is Li Zao so enthusiastic about it?In fact, her mind is completely unexpected.Because the yin-yang jade on her body covered up the aura around her.But for sentient beings like them, anyone who can cultivate a human form and hide their aura without revealing it must be a person of high cultivation.

Lizao sensed it when Pei Hongjing stepped into her territory.While observing secretly, I found that Pei Hongjing was standing in the yard admiring the flowers without showing any signs of expression, which made me more and more sure of her advanced cultivation (let's ignore Pei Hongjing's disguise for now), so I invited her, and Words to stay.

After all, it would always be somewhat helpful to keep someone of the same kind with a high level of cultivation and no foundation.

What's more, the good karma formed may be rewarded someday in times of crisis?