Nongmen Shenjue

When I woke up early the next morning, there was a bright light on the window, and I opened it to see that the outside was covered with snow, and the ground was covered with heavy snow.The people in the town got up early to clean the streets, otherwise, let alone walking, even the doors of the shops would not be opened.The snow is too thick, if it is piled up, there will be water everywhere when the snow melts, and it will be very troublesome, so the security chief urged everyone to use cars to transport the snow out and dump it.

After standing by the window for a while, the heat on his face disappeared.

Gao Chun and Gao Dong lived in the next room, and when they heard the noise, they went to ask for hot water and tea.

After Mu Qingyan washed up, Wen Jixue also came over, and the two had breakfast together.

They discussed it last night, even if they can't hurry now, it's boring to stay in the inn all the time.I asked the innkeeper. There are mountains and rivers in Chenqiao Town, but they are not outstanding places. However, there is a Taoist temple in Shili Pavilion, which existed in the previous dynasty. It has been hundreds of years. There are five Taoist temples. A wild red plum is a sight in winter.

This Taoist temple is not big, and it was abandoned during the war, and there was no one to take care of it for a long time, with overgrown grass and dilapidated houses.

In September, a Taoist priest named Chang Ming took a fancy to this place, raised a sum of money, and invited some people to repair the Taoist temple and rebuild the statues.Because the Taoist temple was so dilapidated, people couldn't live there at first, so the craftsmen chose another place to build a house to live in. Now that it snows heavily and the weather is so cold, I don't know if those craftsmen are still there.

However, these did not affect the two of them to enjoy the plum blossoms.

The snow on the road was too thick, and the carriage could easily get stuck. The two put on deep boots and walked out of the town.Instead of taking the main road, they found a small road according to the innkeeper's instructions, which was next to the edge of the forest, so the snow covered was lighter.If you really walk on the big road, even if you wear deep boots, you will be able to fill your boots with snow.

Shili Pavilion is about ten miles away from Chenqiao Town. If the weather is good, you can walk there for half an hour, but this kind of weather is not good.

Fortunately, they were not in a hurry, and the two of them strolled all the way, looking at the villages and fields covered by heavy snow, the frozen river, and the frost hanging on the dead branches and vines.The air was cold, and Mu Qingyan was wrapped in a cloak with his hat on his head. He was already sweating, but he didn't dare to take off the cloak.

After only a quarter of an hour, he couldn't move anymore.

Originally, the depth of the heavy snow would affect walking, and the same road, such weather consumes more energy.What's more, although Mu Qingyan's physique has improved, he is still an ordinary person. His supernatural powers can't transform his physique.

He took off his hat, his face turned peachy, he took out a handkerchief to wipe off the fine sweat on his forehead, and said helplessly to the person beside him: "I can't walk anymore."

Wen Jixue bent her lips and smiled: "I told you to go behind your back, but I wanted to be brave."

"Just support me." This is really not trying to be brave, they are out to enjoy the snow and play, and they are not in a hurry, they can just walk slowly, if they don't have no place to rest, they don't need his help, let alone carry them on their backs.

Wen Jixue stretched out her arms to wrap his arms around him, hugging him firmly, Mu Qingyan immediately leaned on him with most of her body weight.

After walking for another quarter of an hour, he finally caught a glimpse of a lying dead tree. He brushed off the remaining snow on it, spread out the bed, and sat down to rest.

"It's almost there." Wen Jixue glanced forward.

Mu Qingyan looked along, and there was a corner of a house in front of him, and the outer wall of a Taoist temple looming in the forest.It doesn't seem that far away, but if you really want to walk there, it will take at least a quarter of an hour.

Slowed down, the two continued to move forward.

When approaching the Taoist temple, I heard arguing from the direction of the Taoist temple, and saw two figures approaching after a while.The first one was a young man, his face was full of anger, he ran too fast, stumbling in the snow, and kept muttering: "Report to the police! I want to report to the police!"

The guy following behind shouted worriedly: "Master, slow down, don't fall."

As a result, the young man fell down, and his whole body was slammed into the snow, very embarrassed.

The one who was close, Mu Qingyan recognized that this person was Liao Zian.

I met him in the hotel corridor early in the morning.

The corpses of Father Liao and Uncle Liao were still in Yizhuang in the town. When they died and returned home, Liao Zian would definitely take his uncle Uncle Liao back to his hometown for burial.It's just that the road is difficult now, and the case has not been solved yet, so he can only vent all his grief on finding the murderer.

Liao Zian ran in the direction of Chenqiao Town. The policemen who came to investigate yesterday hadn't left yet.

Mu Qingyan didn't pay attention to the episode in front of him, bypassed the Taoist temple, and walked along a mountain road towards the back of the Taoist temple.The Taoist temple is on a gentle slope. The mountain rocks are exposed behind the slope, and there are five red plums scattered here and there. From a distance, you can smell the plum fragrance in the air. Looking up, the white snow reflects the red plums, the snow is whiter, and the plums are redder. .

Standing here, with a wider view, I can see two or three simple houses on the side of the Taoist temple.

It was probably where the craftsmen lived. Now that the snow had stopped, a lot of people were coming out for activities, going to the Taoist temple in twos and threes.The Taoist temple is really small, just a main hall, which is said to enshrine Emperor Zhenwu, the small courtyard on the left is the living place of Taoists, and the small courtyard on the right is for pilgrims.

Today, the basic housing frame of Taoist temples has been set up, but the interior has not yet been finished.

Mu Qingyan looked around and couldn't help but think of Liao Zi'an. He found the carriage and found it in the Taoist temple.

"These red plums are pretty good, no wonder they are called the Taoist Temple of Five Plum Blossoms." Wen Jixue stood under the plum blossom tree. On such a cold day, he was only wearing a cotton-padded blue satin robe with a snow-brocade cloak on his face, with a smile on his lips. With a faint smile, he just overshadowed the red plums everywhere.

Mu Qingyan broke off a section of plum branch, put it in front of his face for comparison, smiled and said nothing.

Wen Jixue let him see it generously, and asked him with a smile: "Is it good-looking?"

Mu Qingyan felt bored, turned his eyes to look at the Taoist temple, those craftsmen entered the house and were busy, a Taoist stood in the yard to say hello, and he was busy with two little Taoist boys beside him.

"Go to the Taoist temple?" Wen Jixue suggested, although the Taoist temple is chaotic, there is a dry place where you can rest your feet and drink a cup of hot tea.

"Success, go and have a look." Mainly because he was idle and met Liao Zian again, he was inevitably a little interested in this Taoist temple.

Shili Pavilion is a grass pavilion, and there is still a long way to go. If Father Liao and Uncle Liao didn't go to stay in the town, did they come to this Taoist temple for some reason?However, if he was really killed in a Taoist temple, the place where the body was dumped was a bit far away, and the river section closest to the Taoist temple would have to walk for a quarter of an hour. Even so, the body was not thrown there.

The river section where the body was found was near the town, and there were stones tied to the body. Once it fell into the water, it was impossible to drift so far with the river.

As soon as he entered the door, a Taoist boy came up to welcome him: "My lords, this temple is still under repair, so it is inconvenient to entertain pilgrims, please forgive me."

Wen Jixue said with a smile: "The two of us came here to admire the plum blossoms. We are tired from walking. We want to take a rest here. I hope it will be convenient."

Daotong looked embarrassed: "Well, I have to report to Master."

"Teacher, who are you talking to?" Daoist Chang Ming came out at this moment.

Dao Tong hurriedly said their request.

Daoist Chang Ming has a thin body, a gray Taoist robe, and a five-fingered beard, but he looks like a fairy.His face was cold, his brows were furrowed, and he looked at Mu Qingyan and the two without any kindness or warmth: "This temple is still under repair, and it is messy everywhere. It shouldn't let idlers in and out. Since you two want to rest, it's not No, just don’t go anywhere in the main hall.”

Saying that, he ordered Daotong to lead the way and take Mu Qingyan and the two to the unoccupied wing.

The Taoist priest's indifferent and even troublesome attitude is really unexpected. After all, ordinary people think that monks are benevolent.Even the monks and priests in the great temple avenue are more arrogant, and they are also impressive. The clothes of Mu Qingyan and Wen Jixue are not shabby.

The two looked at each other, and they both couldn't help but laugh. Although they were a little unhappy, they didn't care about it.

The wing room was obviously newly repaired, and there were still debris piled up inside, and the ground was naturally not very clean.

Xiao Daotong moved two stools and brought two cups of rough tea, after that no one cared about them.

Mu Qingyan took a sip of tea, it was astringent and bitter.

"This Taoist temple is quite interesting." Wen Jixue glanced at the tea in the thick porcelain cup, and put it aside.

"Are you referring to a Taoist priest or a craftsman?" Mu Qingyan asked with a smile.

"All."

Mu Qingyan swept away with his mental strength, and he could clearly see the craftsmen working in the main hall.There were eleven or twelve of these people, all of whom were carpenters, headed by three, all of whom were masters, each with two or three apprentices.The gods enshrined in the main hall are made of wood, and there are table merit boxes and the like, all of which have to be made by carpenters.

The arrival of Mu Qingyan and Wen Jixue also attracted the attention of the craftsmen, but these people did not discuss anything.

Mu Qingyan took another sip of the tea. Although the taste was not good, it could quench his thirst and warm his stomach.

"This tea is too bad, it's better to drink a bowl of plain water." Wen Jixue frowned when she saw him take a sip of tea, she simply snatched the teacup and pulled him up: "Let's go, find Daotong to get you a bowl of hot water .”

"No need, I've quenched my thirst." Mu Qingyan didn't want to look at the Taoist's cold face anymore, as if they were poor relatives who came to beat the autumn wind.

"Are your feet cold?" Wen Jixue touched his hand, which was warm, but it was still not as warm as her own palm.

"It's okay." After all, Mu Qingyan is also a person with supernatural powers. If he feels his feet are cold, he can use more supernatural powers to promote blood circulation, so that his feet won't get frostbitten.

"Go to the back and get a branch of plum blossoms and put them in a vase, then go back. There are people outside." Wen Jixue already had keen senses, not to mention the fact that her feet creaked on the snow in such a heavy snow day.He heard a series of footsteps, mixed with indistinct voices, coming straight to the Taoist temple.

The Taoist temple has not officially welcomed pilgrims, so who can come?

Liao Zian had been here before contacting him, so he might have brought the arrester over quickly.

Wen Jixue sneered: "That stingy Taoist priest must be unlucky."