Where is the countryside

Before he knew it, Du Simeng had already told Yulang about the difficulties of marrying Princess Changning. Because he was concerned about the woman's reputation, he withdrew her name and identity, saying only that she was a childhood sweetheart, and finally sighed: " In the world of mortals, there are lovers who are not predestined, and those who are destined to share but have no intentions, it is really unlucky like Zhulin."

Yulang listened quietly all the time, and only heard the last sentence, with surprise in his eyes.

Seeing his expression, Du Simeng asked, "Brother Qin, don't you know the reason?"

Yulang raised his eyebrows.Du Simeng cleared his doubts and said: "Brother Qin hasn't been out of the house for a long time, it's normal for the folk saying to be confused. This Zhulin is the eldest son of Qin Taifu in the current dynasty. During the investigation, he stepped on the traps of the local hunters and fell into the trap. This is not over. When the scouts found someone to rescue him, they only saw a white fox that had fallen into the trap. Brother Zhulin didn't even return the body Do you think this man is unlucky or not? After the news spread to the capital, the emperor compensated the Qin family a lot, but the people felt sorry for him, and said in private that 'unlucky is like Zhulin' or 'unlucky is better than Zhulin' .I have met Qin Zhulin several times. He is handsome and extraordinary. If he takes a few years, he will become a great weapon. Who would have thought that such a thing would happen, and his life and future will be lost in vain."

Du Simeng pretended to be mysterious, and said in a low voice: "There is one more thing, after Zhulang died unjustly, his soul lingered, and he often wandered in Qin Taifu's residence. Mrs. Qin was frightened years ago, and died of illness in Kaichun. Speaking of which, the Qin family has been really not peaceful in recent years."

There was a strange light in Yulang's eyes, he pondered for a while, and then said: "Mr. Du, do you believe in ghosts and gods?"

Du Simeng said: "You can't believe it all, and you can't not believe it. Half believe it, half doubt it."

Yulang said: "Then if you see the Zhulang ghost, are you afraid?"

Du Simeng said: "So what if you are afraid, so what if you are not afraid. After all, Zhulang and I have no grievances or enmities. However, Zhulang was a well-known elegant man in the capital during his lifetime. Compared with him, he is a first-class person like Sima Junshi and Wang Zi'an. Thinking about it, I must be an elegant ghost after death, so I am not particularly afraid. Brother Qin, are you afraid?"

Yulang silently turned his eyes to the bamboo curtain at the back of the hall, and did not answer.

After a while, when the rain stopped, Du Simeng stood up and looked out. The moonlight streamed down, the ground was green and white, and the lotus pond was as quiet as an inkstone.The excellent scenery is really: the pear blossom courtyard melts into the moon, and the catkin pond is lightly blown by the wind.

Yulang lit the lamp, looked at Du Simeng and said, "Young Master Du has a big swelling on his forehead. I happen to have some anti-swelling ointment here, so I will give it to you as an apology."

With a move of his sleeve, a folding fan fell out inadvertently.

Du Simeng picked up the folding fan, unfolded it in his hand and played with it.I don't know what kind of wood the fan bones are made of, and the woody fragrance permeates the heart and spleen.The surface of the fan is paved with cold silk, on which are painted palaces and buildings, leaning against rocks and winding hills, with a quiet scenery, and the word "Lin" is inscribed underneath.

Du Simeng praised: "Good painting. I don't know who is the artist?"

Yulang stood quietly for a while. "I drew it."

When Du Simeng came out, he bumped into a palace official.The palace man held a palace lantern to shine on his face, saluted and said, "I pay my respects to King Subei. Why are you here, my lord?"

Du Simeng said with his hands behind his back: "It's probably because I'm used to the days of swordsmanship, and I can't sleep well in the loneliness at night. Walk around. My king is lost now, please take me back." Turning around, he wanted to go. , suddenly remembered something, "Who is living in this courtyard? Why is there not even a servant?"

Gong Ren said: "The eldest son of the Grand Tutor used to live here. Since Mr. Qin passed away, no one has lived here for four or five years."

Du Simeng looked back and saw that the courtyard door was half closed and half open, and a fluorescent lamp was still on in the hall, but there was no figure reflected.The palace man was surprised and said: "Your lord, did you go in just now?"

"That's right, I was sheltering from the rain just now, and I lit a lamp casually. Go and close the door, so you don't have to come back tonight."

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