who and the rivers and lakes

Zhan Zhao went out of Nanjin County, followed the shortcut Amu pointed out, gave up the road, and walked not far, and he saw a small road stretching straight into the Yuwu Mountain.

He chose the road to go up, and when he reached the middle of the mountain, there were wisps of white mist floating in the wind around him. Looking around, he could only see green trees dripping green, wild flowers were bright, and the surrounding was so quiet that there seemed to be no noise.

He stopped and looked up, and there were faintly stacked pavilions and pavilions in the misty clouds on the left peak, just like a fairyland.Opposite the left peak, the right peak stands tall, also surrounded by clouds and mist, but covered by mountains and green bamboos, there is a house on the peak, although it is not as magnificent as the courtyard above the left peak, it is more secluded and unique.

If a person goes in and out of this mountain every day and lives in such a house, can he also develop a mind that is free from vulgarity?

Zhan Zhao took a deep breath, wanting to calm down, but felt a throbbing pain in his temples on both sides.

After the trip to the desert, he should have stayed in Kaifeng Mansion to recuperate from his injuries, and he shouldn't have embarked on a long journey so stubbornly, but he had to come, and he had to come in person.

He is not a person who likes to escape. Even if the reality is the last thing he wants to see, even if it may cause him pain, he will face it directly.

He supported the tree trunk with his hands, trying to calm down the somewhat chaotic inner breath, but his mood became heavier.How he hopes that people's hearts can be as pure and clear as nature.But just as there are rotten branches and leaves hidden under the green trees and flowers, so there are dark and corrupt places in the human heart.

The mountain road is secluded, and after several twists and turns, it finally reaches the peak, but it is suddenly enlightened.

Unexpectedly by Zhan Zhao, the gate of Zhujiazhuang was decorated with lanterns and festoons, red and green, as if there was something festive about it.There are also many servants of Zhu's family standing in front of the door, all dressed in new clothes, with joyful faces, busy greeting the guests who came to celebrate.

As soon as Zhan Zhao arrived in front of the door, the servants of Zhu's family had already seen him, looked him up and down, and saw that he was dressed in plain clothes, except for a long sword, he had nothing on his body, and he did not carry heavy gifts like other guests, so there was no one there. Taking another look, I was only focused on welcoming those distinguished guests with their chests and belly caps folded.

Zhan Zhao looked up at the door plaque inlaid with gold and sprinkled with ink, on which the three big characters of Zhujiazhuang were engraved with flying dragons and phoenixes, and he couldn't tell whether he was happy or worried for a while.After a while, he stepped up the steps and asked: "I have something to ask Zhu Zhu Zhuang Zhu, who can please inform me?"

Several young servants in front of the door turned their faces sideways, squinted at him up and down, curled their lips, but no one answered.

Zhan Zhao smiled slightly, but he wasn't in a hurry or angry, he just waited quietly on the spot.

Further into the door, just behind those servants, stood an old man, short and fat, with a fleshy face, full of smiles, but a pair of eyes that revealed a shrewd understanding of humanity.He was well dressed, with his hands clasped in front of his stomach, and his status seemed to be different from others, like a person who could make decisions and manage affairs, but he just watched from the sidelines and did not take the initiative to greet the guests.

Hearing Zhan Zhao's question, the old man glanced over casually and ignored it, but after that glance, his heart moved, and he turned his head to take another look. He looked at Zhan Zhaolai carefully.

The more the old man looked at it, the more he felt that this strange young man was not simple. At first glance, he looked peaceful and peaceful, neither aggressive nor dazzling. It is quiet and quiet, and after a few more glances, it will give people an indescribable feeling that the other party is both amiable, approachable, and admirable, and between words and deeds, there is a natural expression that pierces the sky. Come boldly.

In particular, he looked at the giant que worn around Zhan Zhao's waist. The old man's face was trembling. He walked forward quickly, bowed and bowed, and said respectfully, "My lord, today is the 30th birthday of our master." , so I set up a banquet to celebrate." He looked up at Zhan Zhao, and said: "The villain is the housekeeper of Zhujiazhuang, and the son has come from a long way. I wonder if the villain can be useful?"

Bless the three generations of owners who have experienced Zhujiazhuang. Although they are servants, they have a detached status. Even the current owner Zhu Tianwei will respect and back down a little, treating him as half an elder.Not to mention the other people in the village, they flattered the old housekeeper even more than the owner himself.

The members of the Zhu family in front of the door didn't take Zhan Zhao seriously at first, but now they saw the old housekeeper bowing down to greet this strange young man, they also murmured in their hearts, thinking: "Could it be possible that this stranger is Why don’t you pretend to be a big shot?”

Zhan Zhao secretly sighed, thinking that he and Zhu Tianwei met by chance five years ago, and became close friends, and never met again, who knew that the day when they finally met was Zhu Tianwei's birthday, and he came here this time. But it just didn't come to congratulate her.He tossed and thought in his mind, but still with a smile on his face, he said: "Thank you, old man, I am here to pay a special visit to the owner, and please let me know."

Zhan Zhao has a gentle face and a calm expression. Whether others are flattering or arrogant, it doesn't affect his attitude in the slightest.

The old housekeeper narrowed his eyes, and in addition to admiration, he also had a vague sense of foreboding, but his attitude was even more humble, and he said, "May I ask you, sir, your name?"

When Zhan Zhao said his name, the old housekeeper was speechless for a while, and the smile on his face disappeared. His eyes were fixed on Zhan Zhao's face, and he asked in a low voice, "Nanxia? Kaifeng Zhan Daxia from the government?"

As soon as the old housekeeper said this, the noisy Zhujiazhuang gate suddenly became extremely quiet. Whether it was the Zhujia family who was guarding the door or the guests who came to congratulate, they all shut their mouths and opened their eyes wide. , looking at Zhan Zhao.

Although this Yuwu Mountain is far away from the Central Plains, who doesn't know the word Ke Zhanzhao?According to legend, Zhan Zhao has various appearances and images. He is a strong man with a height of two feet, a brave man with wide eyes, a knight with swords drawn, or a domineering court official... But no one thought that he would be famous. Nan Xia Zhan Zhaohui is the young man in front of him with a calm demeanor and a chic demeanor.

The old butler was stunned for a moment, then immediately laughed vigorously, the wrinkles on his face were piled up in one place, his eyes were full of surprise, but his tone was extremely respectful and enthusiastic, "No wonder the young master is so handsome, so he is Zhan Daxia. As he spoke, he raised his legs and walked towards the door, "Hero Zhan, please wait a moment, the villain will go in and report to the owner, who will definitely come out to welcome the distinguished guests."

Zhan Zhao thanked him, stood with his hands behind his back, and smiled.

At first, one or two of the people around came up to talk, and seeing Zhan Zhao's gentleness and politeness, the others gradually became bolder. Yang Tianxia, ​​how lucky I am to meet a real person today."

Not long after, there was a sound of powerful footsteps in Zhujiazhuang, accompanied by loud laughter, and Zhu Tianwei hurried out in a brocade dress.The old housekeeper blessed the trot and followed closely behind.

As soon as Zhu Tianwei went out, Zhu took a few steps ahead and introduced Zhan Zhao: "Hero Zhan, this is the owner of the villa."

Before the blessing could go any further, Zhu Tianwei interrupted him with a wave of his hand. He stepped forward, stretched out his hands, held Zhan Zhao's hand tightly, and said with a big laugh, "Brother Zhan, I didn't expect it to be you after five years." No, brother, you haven't changed at all. Brother Yu never dreamed that there would be such a surprise on his birthday, that brother Zhan would come to congratulate him in person."

He spoke frankly and boldly, and kept saying that Zhan Zhao was here to congratulate him, but he couldn't help but have doubts in his heart.Everyone in the Jianghu knew that Nanxia Zhanzhao had joined the Kaifeng Mansion. Unless it was a serious case, he would not easily move around the Jianghu. It never happened before, but this time Zhan Zhao came here uninvited, is he really here to celebrate his birthday?

Zhan Zhao really said: "I'm ashamed, I really don't know that today is Brother Zhu's birthday, so I dare to visit the door, please forgive me."

Zhu Tianwei had a sudden feeling in his heart, as the saying goes, no matter what happens, you don't come to the house, and with the official duties that Zhan Zhao is responsible for, if he didn't come to celebrate his birthday, could it be that he came to investigate the case?He thought about it a few times, but there was a hearty smile on his face, he put his arm around Zhan Zhao, and said with a smile: "Brother Zhan is here, Brother Yu already feels radiant, and he is not as happy, how dare you blame him? Come, come, Brother, please, since you are here, please sit down and have a glass of thin wine, as for brother, if you have other matters, just tell me, I will definitely help you."

He took a closer look at Zhan Zhao again, and said, "Brother Zhan's complexion is not good, it must be due to hard work, take this opportunity, and stay in the village for a few more days to recuperate and make up for it."

The more he talked, the more intimate he became. Not only did he warmly call Zhan Zhao his brother and brother, he was extremely close, and he never forgot to greet the guests outside the door.I saw him chatting and laughing happily, and he was full of everything. He really deserved the nickname of Sai Mengchang.

Zhan Zhao coughed a few times in a low voice, let him hold his hand, and walked into Zhujiazhuang side by side.

All the trees, rocks, eaves and windows in the village are also newly decorated, full of joy.

Passing through the hall, there are a row of large round tables under the corridors on both sides, filled with guests.In the middle hall, the hall door is wide open, inside the arm-thick red candles are burning brightly, bright and bright, there are also more than a dozen tables of banquets scattered, all of which are full of guests.Just looking at the number of seats in the court and the abundance of guests, it can be seen that Zhu Tianwei's popularity is at its peak.

The hall is long and wide, with sorghum columns, presumably it was built for frequent gatherings of guests and banquets.On the wall in the middle, there is a huge painting hanging upright. In the painting, there is a tall, handsome man, looking up at the sky, in high spirits, holding a knife in his hand. Hidden like autumn waves.

The person in this painting is Zhu Haikuo who founded Zhujiazhuang back then, he is considered to be Zhu Tianwei's first father, and the knife is the well-known Ruyi knife.

Under the painting is a vermilion cherry wood desk, on which various fresh fruits are placed, and a heavy copper incense tripod is placed in the middle, which is half full of incense ash, and the residual fragrance is lingering.It turns out that the Zhu family is a big family, and they are very particular about it. They will offer incense and worship their ancestors every Chinese New Year, festival, and birthday.

In front of the desk, there was a large round table, which was the main table, and the people on the table were Zhu Tianwei's close relatives and friends.

All the way into the hall, Zhu Tianwei had to deal with everyone again.Zhan Zhao walked beside him, so it was naturally the focus of all eyes.

Before I got close, a woman's pleasantly surprised voice came from the main table: "Brother Zhan!" Her voice was clear and crisp, urgent and fast, as if the beads were falling on the plate, and then she said loudly: "I said that just now! The old housekeeper whispered in Big Brother Zhu's ear, Big Brother Zhu hurried out again, it turned out that Big Brother Zhan came."

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