Chapter 181 Not worth it

There are always some people who will fall in love with them at first sight, even if they don’t make any sense.

After Chen Pingan saw the scholar, the heavy emotions he had accumulated after walking half of Fulu Street were swept away, and he walked forward quickly holding a clay pot.

The young scholar smiled warmly and did not stand where he was. Instead, he walked towards Chen Pingan and said first: "You are Chen Pingan, right? My name is Li Xisheng, and I am Baoping's eldest brother. Baoping." I have received the latest letter home from Ping Zai Cliff Academy. As a brother, I really don’t know how to repay you. I heard that you have been studying. You might as well come to my house often in the future. I still have some books. Please You take it yourself."

Not only that, after the young man took the pot from Chen Ping'an's hand, he bowed and said, "I have no choice but to say thank you."

This made Chen Pingan a little at a loss, so he could only point to the clay pot and said with a cautious expression: "Mr. Li, there is a mountain crucian carp in the clay pot. I found it on the mountain on the way back and gave it to Baoping. "

Li Xisheng lowered his head and glanced at the golden fish in the clay pot. It was still swimming in a small space. He raised his head, looked at Chen Pingan, and said with emotion: "I once wrote in the notes of the sages. I have seen the magical depiction of mountain crucian carp. The golden mountain crucian carp is unique. I never thought that I would have the opportunity to witness it with my own eyes in this life. Don’t worry, I will raise it carefully. When the treasure bottle comes home in the future, she will be very happy. "Happy."

The sincerity and enthusiasm of Li Xisheng, a son of a wealthy family, made Chen Ping'an completely unsure of how to respond. Although he dragged Cui Dongshan along with him and stared eagerly at the mighty group of passing crucian carp, In the end, my eyes were so sore that I managed to catch this one, but no matter what was recorded in the book, no matter how mysterious Cui Dongshan said, to Chen Pingan, it was really not rare or valuable.

As long as it is someone Chen Pingan considers close to him, he is willing to dig deep into his heart.

Chen Pingan was really not good at chatting enthusiastically, so he scratched his head, said goodbye, and turned around to leave.

Li Xisheng quickly called out to Chen Pingan, "Why don't you go sit at home for a while? I'll take you around today, and then I'll come and read by myself. I'll inform the concierge later."

Chen Pingan shook his head and said: "Next time."

Li Xisheng said with a helpless smile: "Then let me put down the mountain crucian carp and return the clay pot to you, right?"

This time Chen Pingan was not polite and nodded: "Then I'll wait here."

Li Xisheng smiled and said: "Wait a moment, I'll be back as soon as I go."

He Turn around and trot along holding the clay pot.

At this moment, the young man no longer looked like the sage master who talked about the truth in the book, but really looked like the elder brother of the little girl in the red cotton jacket.

Not long after, Li Xisheng ran back holding a clay pot with several books under his arms. After Chen Pingan took the clay pot, he bent down and placed it on the ground, wiping his hands hard. Then he took the books, put them under his arm, and finally picked up the pot in a funny manner, "I'll return the books after reading them."

Li Xisheng smiled like a spring breeze and waved his hand: "Don't be in a hurry to return the books, just read them slowly. They are much better behaved than the vases, and they won't run around on their own."

Li Xisheng put away his joking expression and said slowly: "Chen Ping'an, don't think that my invitation to you to come and read is just a courtesy. I really hope you come more often. Although Aoping is very smart, after all, he is still young and has a child's mind. It is really difficult to let her read quietly at home. So for so many years, it feels like I am the only one reading books at home. When I think about it, it is actually quite boring. ”

If anyone from the Li family were present here, they would definitely think that the sun was rising in the west.

Because this little-known eldest son of the Li family, under the background of his younger brother Li Baozhen, seems to be too old-fashioned and boring. Although he is kind to everyone, he rarely speaks and is dull and boring every day. Either he would hide in his study and immerse himself in studying, or he would take a walk alone in the mansion, watching the sunrise and sunset, the wind, snow, and the bright moon. Fortunately, Li Xisheng was the eldest grandson of the Li family, and he was quite popular. No one in the family would dislike the future head of the family with an easy-going temperament, but he was just less lovable than his younger brother Li Baozhen.

Chen Pingan nodded and said: "I will come."

Li Xisheng hummed and waved goodbye to the young man.

Looking at Chen Pingan's retreating back, Li Xisheng murmured: "I see how charming Qingshan is."

He smiled knowingly, "Is this how Qingshan should be?"< /p>

Li Xisheng turned around and walked towards the door, crossed the threshold, with a smile on his face, and said to himself: "It's another beautiful day."

But when Li Xisheng thought of the news coming from the capital, After hearing the news, he sighed. There was nothing he could do. Every family had its own difficulties to recite. As he walked through the corridors and passed the buildings, the young man smiled to himself again, "Don't delay the beauty of today."

In the corridor, a young maid met him, slowed down her pace, turned sideways and gave a blessing, and said softly: "Young Master."

Li Xisheng habitually slowed down his pace. , smiled and nodded, without saying a word, just passing by.

The pretty maid turned her head and looked around. She could not help but feel sorry for herself. She lamented in her heart that the eldest son was a nice person, but it was a pity that he did not understand his style.

If it were the second young master, he would definitely stop and chat with himself, and even compliment him on the beautiful new headdress he bought.

Of course she doesn’t know.

This eldest grandson of the Li family does not understand the customs here, but he is well versed in the customs elsewhere.

Like a sudden rain that withers the lotus, the spring breeze blows the iron horse, the beauty looks in the bronze mirror, the general wears a sword, and the green mountains are covered with heavy snow.

They are all the beauty of the world in the eyes of that person.

Li Xisheng returned to his yard, where there was a small pool made of pebbles of various colors.

Li Xisheng squatted beside the pool, looking down at the clear water, and there was that golden tail in itCrucian carp crosses the mountain, wagging its head and tail, carefree and forgetful of its worries.

It is hard to imagine that this beautiful pool is all the work of Li Baoping. Every time the little girl sneaks out, she usually goes to Longxu River to pick up stones. As time went by, he moved a few pieces to his house. One day, Li Baoping had a sudden idea. Looking at the mountains of stones piled up in the corner, he wanted to build a pond for his eldest brother to raise fish and crabs. Li Xisheng couldn't stop him, so he had to She helped make suggestions, but from beginning to end, Li Baoping did all the work alone. Li Xisheng, the eldest brother, wanted to help, but she was still unwilling to do so.

Li Xisheng saw a little guy poking his head under a bluestone slab and said with a smile: "You two, get along well and don't fight."

Li Xisheng stood up and went to hang In the small study with the inscription "Jie Lu" on it, he began to lay out paper, grind it, and start painting.

It is an ancient picture of green pines pressed by snow.

After putting down the brush, Li Xisheng shook his wrist and began to lower his head and look at the painting. The ink was still fresh and fragrant.

Finally, he blew lightly towards the painting.

The green pine trees in the painting rustle when encountering strong winds, and the snow on their branches instantly dissipates.

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Ruan Xiu returned to the blacksmith shop happily, but did not find her father’s blacksmith figure in the sword furnace. After searching again, she found that he was sitting on the bamboo chair under the eaves. Drink boring wine.

Ruan Xiu asked strangely: "Dad, don't you want to make iron?"

The middle-aged man shook his head.

It’s not a good time to make a sword today. But if it was to beat Chen Ping'an, the man would definitely do it.

Ruan Xiu sat aside and said, "Dad, I forgot to bring you a bottle of wine today. When I go to town tomorrow, I will definitely buy you a bottle of wine."

To make matters worse.

Of course the girl didn’t know that speaking these words would be like adding salt to her father’s wounds.

Ruan Qiong sighed, took a big sip of wine, looked blankly at the Longxu River in the distance, and asked in a low voice: "Xiuxiu, do you like Chen Pingan?"

Ruan Xiu smiled and said: "I like it."

Hearing that his daughter answered so neatly, Ruan Qiong breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that there was still a chance to remedy the situation. The military sage asked: "Do you know why I didn't agree to accept Chen Pingan as my disciple?"

Ruan Xiu was stunned and wondered: "Dad, didn't you say it before? You are right. Chen Pingan's impression is not bad, but it's a pity that we are not in the same group. I know that you two are not suitable to be masters and disciples. And Chen Pingan... is different, so dad is worried that I am too close to him. It will attract the attention of many behind-the-scenes forces, so you are not happy to see me and Chen Pingan being friends, which I can understand.”

I feel that all the reasons have been explained to my daughter early, Ruan. Qiong was immediately speechless. He suppressed the words that came to his lips and took a big sip of wine.

A man drowns his sorrows with wine and becomes even more sorrowful, thinking that since he saidYou all know that, then don’t hang out with that guy Chen Pingan from now on. Silly girl, you don’t lack for some bullshit opportunities. Besides, now Chen Pingan has also lost the ability to lure "moths into the flame", not to mention you, girl. This is the greatest opportunity! What was the result? As soon as I heard that someone had returned to his hometown, I ran all the way from Qilong Lane to the Stone Arch Bridge. Then I pretended to take a leisurely stroll and slowly walked to my shop. Who are you kidding?

Ruan Qiong put down the wine bottle and said calmly: "As soon as Qi Jingchun leaves, it will be the end. But now in Longquan County, although there is no big danger, Lizhu Cave Sky is such a big piece of fat. , fell from the sky, saying that it was surrounded by jackals is not an exaggeration. Many things are not as simple as you think. Dad still said the same thing, the trouble caused by Chen Pingan himself is easy to solve. Once you get involved, it will be very uncomfortable. It's easy to solve."

Ruan Xiu stretched out his legs, leaned back on the bamboo chair, and said lazily: "I know, anyway, I will practice hard, and I will see who dares not to do it. Honestly, I can handle it myself without your help."

Another big handful of salt fell on the man's wound like snow.

Ruan Qiong almost spit out a mouthful of blood.

The military sage stood up angrily. As he passed behind his daughter, he tipped a chestnut down and said, "Keep your elbows turned outward!"

The girl turned her head and looked at her. Dad's back, the corners of his mouth raised.

With neither blacksmithing nor taking care of the shop, the girl felt a little idle, so she gently shook her wrist.

The bracelet "came alive", and the little fire dragon that woke up from its nap began to slowly rotate around the girl's white arm.

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Ruan Qiong walked towards a newly built sword furnace. In addition to a large number of young and strong laborers, he has recruited three new apprentices this year. They are only registered by name for the time being. Not counting the disciples who entered the house, one of the young men with long eyebrows who realized the meaning of the sword by the well suddenly opened his eyes, trotted to Ruan Qiong, and asked softly: "Master, do you want to make iron?"

Ruan Qiong shook his head and changed his mind. Instead of going to the sword furnace, he walked towards the Longxu River. He was going to personally weigh the weight of the gloomy river water. If it was enough, he could open the furnace and cast the sword as agreed.

The boy with extremely long eyebrows followed closely behind.

Although there was a succession of master and apprentice, they both walked together.

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Chen Pingan returned to the shop in Qilong Lane, handed the clay pot to the boy in Tsing Yi, and then handed the keys and books to the girl in pink skirt. They returned to their ancestral home in Mud Bottle Lane first.

He walked alone to Yang’s Drug Store. No matter the wind, rain or sun, year after year, the Spring Festival couplets hanging on both sides of the shop would be changed every year, but the content never changed. They were always " I wish that no one in the world is sick, I would rather put the medicine on the shelf and turn it into ashes.”

Chen Pingan asked a new-faced young store clerk and learned that Old Yang was in the backyard. After walking through the side door, he saw the old man sitting on a small bench in the yard, bending over and crossing his legs. , puffing away at the clouds.

Chen Ping'an didn't speak, feeling a little uneasy.

Old man Yang got straight to the point: "I want to ask about your parents? Is it possible that like Gu Can's father, his soul can still stay in the town after death?"

Chen Pingan's breathing became heavy instantly.

"No."

The old man exhaled a large puff of smoke and gave the answer and reason straightforwardly: "Because it's not worth it."

The young man lowered his head. No more talking.

There was only a pair of badly worn straw sandals on the ground, so I couldn’t see clearly.