Fate is immortal

Gu Yuetian made fun of the matter of catching the son-in-law who came to visit, A Yuan couldn't resist, so he had to lead the topic from the chivalrous society to the Jianghu.Gu Yuetian has a wide range of knowledge and knowledge, and his words are vivid. When he talked about the anecdotes and strange things in the rivers and lakes, he was very lively and vivid, and A Yuan was very happy to hear them.

A Yuan couldn't listen in vain, he could only accompany him bowl after bowl, feeling drunk, he simply let go of his mind, and exchanged cups with Gu Yuetian, enjoying the feast.The two of them didn't know how much food and wine they ruined, how many chickens, ducks, cattle and sheep were harmed.

This meal of mountain and sea chewing lasted from noon to evening. A Yuan was quite drunk at first, but later became sober.He couldn't eat any more food and drink, so he just listened to Gu Yuetian vividly tell about his thrilling experience of fighting two masked killers alone.

Suddenly, there was a deafening sound of firecrackers outside, interrupting Gu Yuetian's story.A Yuan poked his head out of the window curiously, and saw that there was a lot of traffic and tourists outside, and the streets in the north of the city were brightly lit and bustling.

"By the way, today is the fifteenth day of the leap month, and there is a big temple fair." Gu Yuetian drank the last bit of wine, stretched himself and said, "We have been sitting for a whole day, why don't we go out and see the excitement."

The two hit it off immediately, and they left the restaurant and went straight to the north of the city.The more you walk along the way, the more crowded it becomes. It seems that all the old and young people in the city have come out to visit the temple fair.Fathers and mothers held their children, and children supported their parents, laughing and laughing, blocking the road.The traffic was bustling with people, and the small merchants and hawkers on both sides of the road were desperately calling out for food, clothing, play, and use, and each stall was full of tricks, which dazzled A Yuan's eyes.

The tradition of this temple fair in the Eastern Kingdom is originally a custom left over from the old Yu Kingdom.Among the four kingdoms of Shenzhou, the culture and education of the Yu Kingdom are the most prosperous, and the rituals and rituals are also the most valued.On the first and fifteenth day of every Lunar New Year, people in Yuguo will go to the temple to worship their ancestors, the god of rain in Zebei Shenzhou, and pray for good weather and peace for the country and the people.This is not only a ritual, but also a kind of inheritance, which has lasted for thousands of years.

However, after the fall of the Yu Kingdom, the Eastern Kingdom was in chaos, the people were displaced, and many cultural heritages were also lost in the turmoil.The current Eastern Kingdom is a mess. Although it has inherited the land and history of the Yu Kingdom, it is no longer the big eastern country that stands proudly in the East Sea and regards all directions as barbarians.

However, the custom of the temple fair is still preserved, but instead of the sacrificial ceremony, it becomes a family outing together, going to nearby temples to burn incense and worship gods, and make wishes and pray for blessings.Later, even burning incense and praying for blessings could be omitted, and it simply became a lively gathering.Especially boys and girls, they can walk together, have fun, and be married overnight.

The majesty and orthodox solemnity is less, and more festive and folk customs are added. Perhaps this is the change of the Eastern Kingdom in the past century.A Yuan didn't know about this change, even if he knew, he would be happy to hear it.As a native of Luo country, he traveled thousands of miles to Dong country, for what purpose?Isn't it just to see this bustling scene?

Although there is an autumn market in Yunji Town, my hometown, it is just a gathering of nearby farmers and people to buy and sell some local products for the New Year, and to get food and clothing for the winter.To say it was lively and fun, it was far behind the temple fair in Qingyun Kingdom.People in this temple fair, either with family and family, or in couples, all dressed in the brightest clothes, laughing and laughing, very festive.

The young couple who are in love with each other are very affectionate, and naturally they are not merciless when spending money, so it is no wonder that there are so many roadside stalls.A dazzling array of rouge and gouache, jewelry and playthings are naturally indispensable, and all kinds of food are full of tricks.Even small games such as guessing lantern riddles, throwing darts, and fishing for goldfish, which are rarely seen in ordinary times, were brilliant tonight.

This temple fair made Ah Yuan linger and forget to return. At the beginning, he was still apprehensive about being with Gu Yuetian, an old Jianghu, so he didn't want to be too childish.After arriving, I couldn't care about it at all, yelling, running around, watching every booth to see the excitement.Gu Yuetian's patience was pretty good, she stayed with him while looking around, without a single complaint.But as soon as Ah Yuan retreated from a booth, he would immediately pull him up and rush away.He himself didn't want to stay anywhere, just like watching flowers on horseback.

Squeezed all the way into the center of the temple fair, it was even more crowded with people.Even though A Yuan was extremely energetic, he was also covered in sweat and felt a little tired.It happened that Gu Yuetian pointed forward: "Little brother, are you tired from playing? There is a teahouse here, how about we go up and have a cup of tea?"

A Yuan was feeling uncomfortable, so he naturally applauded loudly.The two went to the tea house, picked a good place by the window, ordered a pot of Biluochun, and drank tea to relieve sweat while the night breeze was blowing, feeling very comfortable for a while.

There was a lot of noise outside the window, but it was quiet inside the building, which made A Yuan, who was drinking a lot, feel a little awkward.Looking left and right, I realized that all the teahouses were young young ladies and gentlemen, in pairs, whispering silently, occasionally looking at each other and smiling, with affection flowing from the corners of their eyes and brows.

Thinking about it, temple fairs are a good opportunity for boys and girls to get married, and a quiet tea house in a busy city is the best choice.But he is a poor boy, and a burly man like Gu Yuetian came to drink tea in the tea house, so it is inevitable that he is a bit nondescript.No wonder people around are casting blank glances at him...

A Yuan felt slightly embarrassed, and was about to speak, when Gu Yuetian suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Little brother, be careful. The kid in the corner is not a good guy, I'm afraid he's a prostitute."

When Ah Yuan heard the word "prostitution thief", his hair stood on end, he turned his head quickly, and looked in the direction Gu Yuetian pointed.Facing him in the corner was a girl of fifteen or sixteen years old, with ruddy and tender skin, delicate eyebrows, buns on her head, and a gorgeous long-sleeved dress with jingling rings. It is Miss Rich.The girl's eyes were clear, lively and pleasant, she didn't have the reserved arrogance of a young lady at all, she was being laughed at by the man opposite, although she covered her vermilion lips with her hands, she couldn't hide her two sweet dimples.

And the man with his back to A Yuan, tall and tall, with a tall crown, although he can't see his face, he can feel elegant and extraordinary just by looking at his back.

"Brother Gu, what's the matter? Why didn't I see anything wrong?" A Yuan scratched his head and looked around, but he couldn't find the thief.

"Silly boy, pay attention to his hands!"

A Yuan took a closer look, only to find that the man with his back to him seemed to be pouring a cup of tea for the girl attentively, but in fact, under the cover of the sleeve of his robe, he flicked his fingers and flicked a white powder into the tea.The girl smiled like a flower, without doubting it, took the teacup from his hand and drank it in one gulp.

"This, could it be that you put drugs into the tea?" A Yuan almost shouted out. He has seen this method a lot in books.This dignified scholar is indeed a full-fledged licentious thief, he happened to be bumped into by a hero today, why don't he be arrested?

A Yuan got up awe-inspiringly, and was about to shout to stop, Gu Yuetian quickly patted him on the shoulder and pushed him back.

"Brother, don't worry, this little girl has already drank her tea, and it's not too late. Let's wait and see what happens. There is a saying that is to catch a thief and take the stolen goods, and catch the rape and the double. When his wolf's tail is exposed, we can't make a move again." Late."

Although the words are a bit nondescript, A Yuan thought so too.Now there is no basis and no proof, rushing forward to arrest the prostitute, if the bag of powder is not a drug, or it doesn't happen immediately, I'm afraid it will be regarded as a prostitute instead.So he could only hold his breath and stare intently at the two's every move.