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Chapter 200(1/2)

Zhao Changqing first enjoyed the mountains and rivers in Shu. Wang Laofuzi's academy was in his own home, located in an extremely exquisite garden at the foot of Qingcheng Mountain. This book is updated on Baidu to search for Zhuji Bookstores. There are many scenic spots on Qingcheng Mountain, and the legendary practice of immortals is also popular among the powerful. Many families build summer gardens on the mountain. Therefore, a wide mountain road is opened for carriages to drive.

Zhao Changning asked Xia Wu, "Awu, it's so easy to walk on the mountain roads in your Shu."

Xia Wu laughed, "This is the road at the foot of the mountain. Look, the villas here are all built by officials. The summer is cool and used to cool down. The real Taoist temples are all on the top. If you climb up, they are all mountain roads. There are not many villas. Then the mountains are above. The Sanqing Palace, the God of Wealth, the Qingyun Temple, the Zixia Palace, and other small Taoist temples. If you go there, there are at least dozens of places, all on the mountain. If you enjoy the scenery of Qingcheng Mountain, it will not be enough for a month."

Zhao Changning asked, "Which one of the palaces is the most famous? I heard that there are many Taoist temples that practice martial arts in Qingcheng Mountain."

Xia Wu laughed, "There are too many. The most famous ones are naturally the Shenxian Palace and the Sanqing Palace. If you say that the most famous martial arts are Qingyun Temple, Qingcheng Temple, Qingshan Temple, Qingyang Temple, Qingfeng Temple, and Qingming Temple, these six major views are the most outstanding."

Zhao Changning said, "It seems that the ones with the word "Qing" are all Taoist temples that practice martial arts."

Xia Wu laughed, "It's different, but these are the most famous Taoist temples that teach martial arts."

Zhao Changning said, "Abai, after we have met Mr. Wang, we will take a walk to Qingyun Mountain more."

Su Bai smiled, "It's all my wish."

Mr. Wang’s residence is located in a beautiful place of mountains and water. First, I saw a curved water. There are thousands of bamboo forests of lush bamboos by the curved water. A straight and wide road leads directly to Mr. Wang’s residence - the palace. There are so many misunderstandings when these two words are placed together. Those who don’t know can think it is the residence of the prince. Many students with long gowns are studying, talking about poetry, wandering or conceiving in the bamboo forest. Anyway, a stimulating cultural atmosphere is coming to the face, so that Uncle Zhao Wu and others are a little uncomfortable. They think, "My dear, our border town is not without academies, but it is not as a whole that makes people feel awkward as they come here. Uncle Zhao Wu has already decided that if we go to a place where scholars live in the future, we should also wear two long gowns and wear them.

Zhao Changqing asked her husband, "Are these all the teachers' students?"

Xia Wen shook his head, "They are all students waiting to see the teacher for advice."

Zhao Changqing was the first time he saw this kind of thing in his life. He asked curiously, "I see that there are many people in the forest. When will I see you? Besides, who will come first and who will come after all these many people?"

Xia Wendao, “There is a license plate.”

Zhao Changqing asked, "How many days did you wait for the first time when you visited Mr. Wang?"

Xia Wen said, "Five days." As he said, Ping An went up to the door and handed the post. Zhao Changqing felt that since he had a license plate, he would see a few cards every day, and about when would he get the turn to give the scholars a correct letter. Xia Wen said, "If you send the license plate, you can't leave. Come every day, and be sincere."

Zhao Changqing was speechless.

Su Bai simply sorted out his appearance and felt deeply grateful. Otherwise, he would have to wait for five days to see Mr. Wang. He followed Xia Wen to enter the mansion. As soon as he entered the door, he soon heard a trace of extremely beautiful piano sound from afar. As the servant walked through the corridor, passed the moon gate, crossed the flower garden, and crossed the bamboo bridge, the piano sound became clearer and more beautiful. The group turned and turned to an open pavilion. Zhao Changqing originally thought that Mr. Wang should have a beard with a large beard and wrinkled face, and then each frown was hidden deep in the mystery of the world. He didn't want to be a man in a simple blue dress. Mr. Wang was not old, of course, he was definitely not young. His face was clear and straight, with a few strands of silver threads on his temples, his body was not tall or short, his waist was straight, with a little thin, and his eyes were clear and peaceful.

Mr. Wang sat next to him a beautiful woman in a long skirt and high bun, wearing brocade silk, and one was playing the piano and the other was standing by the pavilion. The person standing by the pavilion smiled slightly when he saw Xia Wen.

When they arrived at the open pavilion, the sound of the piano still did not stop, like the gurgling water, the clear and refreshing autumn air, which made people feel refreshed and happy. The sound of the piano was so sad that Zhao Changqing heard such a vast and extraordinary sound for the first time, so he glanced at the man playing the piano without a trace.

Mr. Wang smiled, "It's even more gratifying to meet again after a long separation in the world."

The beautiful woman looked at Xia Wen and Zhao Changqing smiled, "There are four joys in the world, Awen has already received a joy, and it is a joyful congratulation."

Xia Wen hurriedly introduced Zhao Changqing, and the couple gave the gifts they had prepared for Mr. Wang and his wife, Mu. Mu had also prepared the gifts they had prepared for him. Zhao Changqing thanked him and accepted him. Then Xia Wen introduced Zhao Changning, Su Bai, Xia Wu and Xia Yu. The man who was listening to the qin was also Xia Wen's friend, surnamed Feng, and his name was Yin.

Master Wang said to Xia Wen, "Because your master's wife is here, I'll ask you to come here directly."

Mu smiled, "He is not thinking about you, but about Xipingguan. I have been talking about it for two days."

Speaking of Xiping Pass, even the man playing the piano stopped the sound of the piano. Mu greeted him and smiled and introduced him, "This is my little brother, fifteen."

Zhao Changqing immediately knew that this was the fifteenth prince of the Shu Wang family, who was famous for his qin skills. Speaking of the Shu King in this era, he was also a capable person, especially in childbirth, with eighteen sons and more than ten daughters. Xia Wen had told Zhao Changqing that Mr. Wang married the daughter of the Shu King. Although the Shu King was a vassal king, the eldest son had long been named the crown prince, and the daughter of the legitimate daughter was also named the prince. However, there were too many children of the Shu Wang family. When he ascended the throne, he wanted to win over the vassal king. Moreover, the Shu King was the uncle of the king, so he chose two sons to be named the Duke of the Kingdom. The rest of the people couldn't bear to give too many titles to other children of the Shu King. For example, this master's wife, because she had no titles, could only be considered an ordinary royal family girl.

At that time, when Mr. Xia was in the lawsuit, Mu also helped him speak. Unfortunately, he did not do anything about the prince of Shu at that time, and Mr. Xia was still exiled.

Xia Wen was not without cunning people, so he quickly greeted Mu Shiwu. Mu Shiwu returned the tribute and smiled, "I have no official or no title, Brother Xia, don't do this. I also came here two days ago and heard my brother-in-law say that Brother Xia is a military doctor in Xipingguan. I admire him very much." Not only did this person play the piano well, but his appearance and behavior are also a top-notch person.

Xia Wen said in a gentle voice, "I have nothing to do. I just learned some medical skills when I was young, but I can learn something and finally live up to my teacher's grace."

Master Wang waved his hand and smiled, "Okay, stop being fooled, what's going on with Xiping Pass? We are far from the northwest, so I can only hear some scattered messages that are vague."

Xia Wen laughed, "Sir, don't worry, Xiping Pass is very stable. General Chen, who guards Xiping Pass, is not an incompetent person. Xiping Pass has sufficient food, grass and medicinal materials." Xia Wen knows Master Wang quite well. Although he is old, he is actually an impatient person and is no longer an official, but he is in a family, country and the world, passionate and full of passion! Xia Wen talks about the border city with Master Wang in every detail.

When Mr. Wang heard that the price of food rose by 20 to 30%, he couldn't help but sigh, "The rich think that 20 to 30% is not much. In fact, the rich don't lack food at all, and the people in the border town are still suffering." When Mr. Wang heard that a merchant maliciously spread the news of defeat, causing prices in the city to soar, Mr. Wang cursed loudly, "This kind of unscrupulous villain! A villain! It's even more hated than a barbarian!"

Zhao Changqing was lucky and determined. For example, Zhao Changning was straightforward, and he couldn't help but agree with Master Wang, "General Chen and the prefect arrested a few unscrupulous merchants. In addition, General Chen won a great victory, and now it is already peaceful. Otherwise, the soldiers were stained with blood on the battlefield, not to defend the country and let the people live a peaceful life. Some people took advantage of the war to counter fraud in the people. The people in the city were frustrated, and the blood of the soldiers was gone. Now the garrison station also patrolled the streets with their soldiers every day. I have been there several times. In the past, the border town was so prosperous, but now all industries have withered."

Mr. Wang sighed, worried about the country and the people, "I just hope that our Dong Mu can repel the Western barbarians as soon as possible, and the people can live a safe and stable life."

When you talk about Xiping Pass, naturally speaking of Zhao Changqing's military achievements, it is actually not uncommon. Apart from hereditary, which general has no military achievements? Everyone mainly wants to see what the great man who pulls the Xuanyuan bow looks like.

Zhao Changqing never knew that she had become a celebrity.

Zhao Changqing was not interested in these conversations. In her opinion, whether it was righteous indignation or concern for the country and the people, they were all superficial words. These words did not help the war in Xipingguan.

Seeing that Zhao Changqing was not very interested, Mu invited her and Xia Yu to visit the garden.

Mu smiled, "When men meet, they are all major national affairs, and they are noisy, and I have a headache when I hear this. This is the first time you have experienced Qingcheng Mountain, and you can also enjoy the scenery of Qingcheng Mountain."

Zhao Changqing laughed, "The earth in Shu is moist and there are many flowers and trees. I heard that there are many famous places on Qingcheng Mountain."

The two of them talked a few words, and Mu smiled, "Mr. I haven't been in the court for a long time, and I am still very concerned about major affairs of the country. I guess you will live there for a few days. Come and see, I have arranged your house."

"When I came, my husband told me to bring more clothes and salute me, just to ask my husband for advice. The two younger brothers at home also admired him very much." Zhao Changqing smiled, "I heard that Mr. opened a female school and admired him as a human being, and dared to be the first in the world."

Mu laughed, "When the Great Phoenix Dynasty was in full swing, it was not uncommon for female students to be seen everywhere. The previous dynasty regarded women as private property, so many lamentable and ridiculous things were born. Now it is just natural. Girls cannot be an imperial examination and become officials, so there is no bad thing to know more about things."

Zhao Changqing laughed, "My master's words are very true. People say that women follow their fathers at home, follow their husbands when they get married, and follow their sons when they die. In the three obediences, which father, husband, descendants want their daughter, wife, and mothers to be ignorant and ignorant." Don't believe in the nonsense of "a woman without talent is virtue" and "Jingyi Buchai is virtue". Everyone is chasing beauty, evil and ugly, and men are even more so.

When Mu heard Zhao Changqing's words, he couldn't help but talk to her about the female learning. As they spoke, they arrived at the yard arranged for Xia Wen and Zhao Changqing and his wife, laughed, "Two days ago, I asked the maid to sort it out, Xiao Xiayu lives with you. I will make arrangements for Aning Abai."

Several crabapple flowers in the yard have bloomed in clusters of rouge-colored flowers. Zhao Changqing liked them and laughed, "Please trouble my master's wife. They are two little brats, no matter where they are."

The maids and mother-in-law in the courtyard came to see him. Although Zhao Changqing had his own maids to serve him, he naturally had to have a servant of the Wang family in the Wang family, so everything was cheap. Zhao Changqing really didn't expect Xia Wen to be so proud in front of Master Wang.

Zhao Changqing and Mu also went to see the place where the female students attended classes. After going there, Zhao Changqing knew that the person who was studying the female students in the palm of the world was not Mr. Wang, but Mu.

Mu smiled, "I am far less profound in my knowledge than my husband. Sometimes I ask my husband to teach."

Zhao Changqing was a little confused about why Mu had to use her husband's name, but he just passed by a puzzled heart and did not ask. Mu seemed to see her thoughts and smiled with her, "The royal family has many advantages and many inconveniences." Zhao Changqing understood a little.

When talking about this with Xia Wen in the evening, Xia Wen said, "If the teacher was not an open-minded person, he would not support his wife in running a female school."

Zhao Changqing smiled, "That's right. But why didn't you hear about taking the old man as your teacher in the past?"

Xia Wen was silent for a moment and held Zhao Changqing's shoulder and said, "My husband is a savvy man, but he never accepts disciples. At that time, my father had an accident. At first, he didn't know that it was the work of the prince of Shu. After finding some ways and entrusting some relationships, he realized that it was the instructed by the prince of Shu. I was so ill that I went to the doctor. I thought that my wife was from the prince of Shu, so I came to ask for help. My wife didn't often go back to the prince of Shu, and said that I had no relatives and no reason to plead with me. The prince said, "and said that I was his student. In fact, I did not perform the ritual of apprenticeship. I just mentioned the ritual of apprenticeship, but my husband refused."

Zhao Changqing didn't understand, "Sir, his personality is a bit strange. You are not someone you can't bring out."

"Hey, I can't figure out why here either."

"Don't think about it for now. You respect your teacher with the etiquette of your master. Your teacher will also guide you in your homework. As long as you respect your teacher in your heart, you are a teacher and a student, you don't have to worry too much about your status." Zhao Changqing comforted Xia Wen and asked with a smile, "I heard that your husband is from the top scholar. Why didn't he become an official with such a talented person?"

Xia Wen sighed, "Mr. He has a tough temper and is not very harmonious with the officialdom. He only worked as a Hanlin student for three years before returning home, and devoted himself to studying knowledge."

Zhao Changqing thought that Mr. Wang was really weird. He had no children in his life and did not accept disciples. He only studied the classics and history of the country, and his literary reputation was well-known in the literary world. Zhao Changqing said, "How many officials in the world can leave their names in history? They are those poets, talented men, and great scholars who are admired by future generations. Although Mr. Wang was not an official, his poetry, calligraphy and painting were all the few in the world. No one was above the rules of classics and history, and he would be left with no name in history in the future."

Xia Wen laughed, "If I can get a good ranking in the imperial examination, we will return to Qingcheng Mountain in the future and build a private courtyard like Mr. I am not a material for researching knowledge, so we will still practice medicine and save people like the border town."

Zhao Changqing smiled, "If you can live in such a beautiful scenery for a lifetime, you will be like a god if you are not a god."

Xia Wen laughed and held his wife's sharp fingers, "That's why he said, I only envy the mandarin ducks but not the immortals."

Xia Wen, Su Bai, Zhao Changning and Xia Wu were asking Mr. Wang for teaching. Zhao Changqing took Xia Yu to the girls' school to play. The courses for this girl's school were not limited to poetry and books, but also the aesthetic class of rouge, watermelon, clothes and jewelry. Xia Yu followed Mr. Su for several months and listened to it.

The girl didn't study for a long time, just one hour a morning. Moreover, those who could come to study were all ladies from some families, and the oldest was only thirteen years old. Some young people were younger than Xia Yu, who was a lively person, and they came to listen every day and met a few friends.

When Mu heard that Zhao Changqing had also been studying since childhood, the two talked about historical facts and asked Zhao Changqing to teach history books for several days.

Xia Wen and Su Bai and his party lived in the royal palace for half a month before saying goodbye.

Xia Yu was a little reluctant and muttered to her elder brother, "I want to come to study too." There are many friends of the same age who can play together.

Xia Wendao, "Well, I'll discuss it with my parents when I go home. There's nothing wrong with coming to study."

Xia Yu was happy and smiled, "Brother, let's go to the Fairy Palace to play. My sister-in-law hasn't been there yet."

Xia Wenzheng had this intention, so the group went to the Immortal Palace. The incense here is very popular. I heard that divination is extremely powerful. Zhao Changqing had known the reputation of the Immortal Palace in the book, and he went back and forth, but he didn't realize that there was any difference between the temples and temples of other palaces and temples. It was just that he was more grand. Zhao Changqing was just confused and asked Xia Wen, "I don't know if the Immortal Tang is a Taoist or a Buddhist?" Everyone inside was wearing a mysterious cloak embroidered with stars, which was more noble than the clothes of Buddha and Taoism.

Xia Wen laughed, "It is neither Tao nor Buddha. The gods and immortals in Tang are famous Yin and Yang families, and this immortal palace offers Yin and Yang."

When Zhao Changning entered the main hall, he was amazed and said terrified, "Erlang Shen has only three eyes. This god is so powerful that he has four eyes." There are two eyes on the forehead above the colored clay sculpture.

"Yes, it is rumored that the immortal Tang saw everything in the world at one glance, the past world is gone, the separation from the next world is gone, and the mystery of the starry sky is gone." Xia Wen picked up the fragrance and smiled at Zhao Changqing, "Let's bow, this immortal palace is extremely spiritual."

Zhao Changqing and Xia Wen worshiped the gods, and Xia Yu asked Zhao Changqing to do divination again. Zhao Changqing laughed, "You go and divine it, I won't do it."

Xia Yu said again and again, "Sister-in-law, it's very smart, very smart."

Zhao Changqing laughed, "Let's go, I'll look at you divination." Zhao Changqing didn't know what others viewed fate, but according to her past and present life, her fate was unpredictable, and even divination was impossible. If she could easily change her destiny, it would not be fate.

Everyone split the road from the Immortal Palace. Zhao Changning and Su Bai were also going to visit the Taoist temple in Qingcheng Mountain. Uncle Zhao Wu and a few others followed him with a manager from the old master Wang’s mansion. Xia Wu didn’t want to go home, so he went with Zhao Changning and Su Bai. Xia Wen took Zhao Changqing and Xia Yu to Shenxian Spring to pick up two cans of good mountain spring water before returning home. Xia Wen laughed, “This is the best spring water on Qingcheng Mountain. Let’s cook tea when you go home.”

Xia Yu heard this and made a face at his brother. Zhao Changqing smiled, "Okay."

After hearing that Zhao Changning and others continued to enjoy the scenery in Qingcheng Mountain, Mrs. Xia couldn't help but complain to her son, "How old is Awu, even Aning and Abai, she is only in her teenage years, which makes people feel worried. Uncle Zhao Wu is old, but it's a pity that we are not native. You should go with me as your brother-in-law."

Xia Wen laughed, "I borrowed the manager from my husband's mansion to accompany Aning and the others. How many people don't recognize him on Qingcheng Mountain? Even if I follow him personally, it is not more reliable than the manager from my husband's mansion."

Mrs. Xia nodded, "That's fine."

Xia Yu was quick-talking, so he told his mother that he wanted to go to Mr. Wang to study with Mr. Mu. Mrs. Xia hesitated a little, and Xia Yu said, "I used to study with Mr. Su, and I haven't studied since I came back. Master Mu has many sisters of similar age. I want to go too. Mom, let me go. I have asked all of them, two taels of silver per month."

Since returning to his hometown, Mr. Xia got salt intake and his family gradually gained some investment. What's more, when Mrs. Xia returned to her parents' home, her mother gave her some silver. She didn't want it, but the old lady was very unhappy and forced her to give it to her. Her mother's brother also gave her some silver privately. Mrs. Xia was not reluctant to give her two taels of silver. She met Mrs. Ji, Mr. Su, and Zhao Changqing, and was willing to study for her daughter, but hesitated, "Your grandmother hates Mr. Wang the most. Even if you miss school, you will also find someone else's family."

"Where did other people ask me to study?" Xia Yu said, "Don't just tell my grandmother that it's Mrs. Mu's family."

Mrs. Xia thought to herself, your grandmother is neither deaf nor blind, so she will be even more angry if she doesn't tell her, and she will know the inside story. Mrs. Xia said, "When your father comes back, I will discuss with your father before talking."

Xia Yu was a little reluctant, so he blinked at Xia Wen and made a wink. Xia Wen smiled, "It's better to recognize a few more words, at least it's cheap to read the account book in the future. Otherwise, if you don't know one big word, you won't even read the account book, and you'll fool the other one. It's just that with the teacher, it's mainly the teacher's wife who is teaching,"

The eldest son's opinion is more convincing than the person involved Xia Yu. It is Mrs. Xia. Although she was born into a businessman, she had read a few books at the beginning, and everyone grew up like a lady. Thinking that her daughter is still young now, and it would be nice to say that she is married after two years of study. Mrs. Xia laughed, "This makes sense." She said to her daughter, "Don't worry. You go to girls' school, and it will take half an hour to leave our family. You have to think of a way to get a car."

Xia Yu smiled, "I'm not in a hurry, just take it to my heart. I don't want to be blind."
To be continued...
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