Chapter 11 Chapter 10 Rescue the Lonely and Poor Lady

The father and daughter were very moved when they heard this.Yun Cong asked how his father and daughter saved him.The old man said: "The old man's name is Zhang Laosi. I was nicknamed Zhang Laoshi by others because of my duty as a human being. My wife passed away early, and I was left to live with my daughter Yuzhen, planting this temple. It has been more than ten years in the vegetable garden in the village. I can't think of those monks who are so vicious. According to this, although the young master has to escape for his life, tomorrow it will rain, and the monks in the temple will go to the cave to check for traces. At home. Although the old man knew some fists and sticks when he was young, he was no match for two fists. My father and daughter are by no means opponents of monks. It doesn’t matter if you hurt the old man’s father and daughter, your son’s life will be over. Tonight I have gone to bed. It is my daughter Yu Jane woke me up and said it was a young boy who fell off the wall. At first I suspected that it was a friend from the rivers and lakes. I went to the temple to borrow Panchuan, was injured, and fled to my courtyard. I planned to wake you up. After asking about the origin , and send you away again. Who knows that you are a son and a new imperial examination candidate. It is almost dawn today, and things are extremely dangerous, so you have to make up your mind quickly."

After hearing this, Yun Cong was startled and frightened. Regardless of the pain in his hands and feet, he quickly turned over and fell to his knees, begging for his life.Zhang Laosi replied: "Young master, please get up quickly. I will discuss it with my little girl before I make a fuss about it." After finishing speaking, he called Yuzhen out, and the father and daughter were outside. They talked for a while before coming in, and said to Yun Cong : "There are no two things now. I want to plan for the safety of my daughter. It is best to tie you up and send you to the temple. First, you can avoid getting involved, and second, you can get the benefits of the monk. But this kind of thing is by no means I, Zhang Laosi, can do it. Now there are two ways, you can choose one: one is that I will open the door to let you escape now, and I will not report it. People within ten miles around here are all planted in temples. And there are quite a few places where their eyeliner is installed. You can’t escape, it’s all up to your own luck. The second is that my father and daughter will escape with you. Although it’s not sure, it’s much safer. It's hard to move, I didn't want to do this, it's just that the old man is over half a hundred years old, and there is only this one woman, so I can't bear to ignore her wishes. But now I have given up my family and life to save you. After you escape, where will my father and daughter settle down? , This is a question, and you must have a clear answer." Yun Cong saw that the old man was full of energy and his eyes were bright, and he knew that he was definitely not waiting for a farmer, and there must be a reason for what he said.What's more, when I was in trouble, I was willing to give up my wealth and take the risk to save him. I couldn't help but feel extremely grateful.Then he replied: "My father is such a hero, it's hard for a student to kill himself. The student inherits the nine houses and has a lot of property. He does whatever he tells him. It's just that the old man has lived in peace for many years, and now he abandons his home for his students and escapes. I feel uncomfortable."

Having said that, the woman walked out.Zhang Laosi replied: "Since you know the pros and cons, and the situation is critical, I will not gossip with you. Fortunately, I am not afraid of your ungratefulness. You are a scholar, anyway, you know the truth about whether a man and a woman should accept each other." Yun Cong said: "Old man's words are wrong! The student bundles up his hair and accepts the book, and he knows justice. Although it is in the dark, he walks with your daughter, but without the old man, the student dares to misbehave towards your daughter. Wouldn't that be a problem?" Beast?" After hearing this, Zhang Laosi frowned, and said, "You are really a nerd. Let me ask you, you only know how to escape. Do you know how to escape?" Yun Cong was at a loss when he heard this.Zhang Laosi said: "You grew up in a wealthy family and were spoiled and spoiled. Once you have suffered a few days of dangerous fatigue, and you have almost died in the strong wind and heavy rain, you have to escape your life with injuries to your hands and feet. Now the rain has not stopped, and you are talking about escaping." With such a long road, I'm afraid you won't be able to walk even a mile or a half." After Yun Cong heard this, he remembered how he was injured just now.I got up and took two steps, but the pain was unbearable, and I was so anxious that I burst into tears, there was nothing I could do.Zhang Laosi said: "Don't worry. If you can't do something for you, why should the old man and his daughter give up their lives?" After finishing speaking, Yuzhen came in from the outside, carrying two packages and a piece of summer cloth, Seeing the two of them, he said, "It's getting late, and everything has been packed. Father, you wrap up your back for Mr. Zhou, and my daughter goes to get the food, and leave immediately after eating, lest there will be changes if you are late." .” After that, he still went to the outhouse.

Zhang Laosi opened the summer cloth, tore it in two, tied Yun Cong's back with a cross pattern, and tied the half piece between his legs.At this time, Yuzhen brought in some cold wine and cold dishes along with rice on a tray, soaked three bowls of rice in warm water, and the three of them ate casually together.Yuzhen went to the outhouse again, and came in to urge them to leave.Zhang Laosi carried Yun Cong on his back, wrapped the cloth around his chest, made a cross pattern, and wrapped Yun Cong between his buttocks with the cloth.Yuzhen hurriedly took off her long coat, and put on a gray short jacket with a hero button on the chest, and the weapons used by his father and daughter were inserted obliquely on the back, and the two burdens were divided on the two sides.Zhang Laosi blew out the oil lamps in the inner and outer rooms, and the three quietly opened the back door, walked around the wall and went straight to the official road.

At this time, although the rain was light, it still hadn't stopped, and the road was muddy and ankle-deep, making it very difficult to walk.There are no street lights.His father and daughter walked up and down until dawn, before they walked five or six miles.In the twilight of the morning stars, from a distance, under a big tree beside the road, there was a hut smoking.Yuzhen suddenly said: "Daddy, look at the house in front of you, isn't it Old Uncle Qiu's tofu shop? Why don't we go in to rest our legs and change our shoulders?" Zhang Laosi said, "You didn't mention it, but I forgot about it." .Although we are not out of danger at this time, it doesn't matter if we take shelter at Uncle Qiu's house." After finishing speaking, he went straight to the hut.Just as he was about to call for the door, Mr. Zhang looked quickly, and suddenly he saw a tattered Taoist walking out of the door, carrying a red gourd on his back, reeking of alcohol, coming out of the house.Zhang Laosi hurriedly pulled Yuzhen's hand, and quietly dodged behind the tree beside the road, watching the Taoist walk by, as if he had never seen his father and daughter.

The owner of this hut is named Qiu Lin, and he is very irresistible with Zhang Laosi.Just as he was sending the Taoist out, he suddenly saw Mrs. Zhang and his daughter flashing out from behind the tree, so they hurried forward to say hello.Zhang Laosi asked: "Is there anyone in your room? We are going to go in to rest your legs and disturb you for a bowl of tofu paste." Qiu Lin replied: "There is one person in my room. It is a child from afar. It doesn't matter. We Let's go in and talk." After speaking, he invited his father and daughter to go in.Zhang Laosi put Yun Cong down and introduced him to Qiu Lin, each of them took off his wet clothes and roasted them.Qiu Lin hurriedly asked: "Who is this? Why are you waiting for the three of you to be in such a mess?" Zhang Lao Si told Qiu Lin about the situation because he was an old friend.Qiu Lin then asked Yun Cong what he was planning.Yun Cong said: "Although I have to run for my life now, all sixteen people of my age died tragically. I plan to go to Chengdu to report the case, capture the murderous monk for revenge, and kill the local master." Qiu Lin said: "Mr. Zhou, I Not to stop you from being happy, I know all about the origins of these fierce monks and their influence. Their behavior has long been a source of outrage, but his life has not yet expired. He and the city's civil and military officials are all very good. He also gained a good reputation in the local area. The layout of his temple is no less than a small castle. After the murder, it must have disappeared long ago. Even if you approve the lawsuit, at most it will be nothing more than a fake investigation by the government He will send someone to kill you to silence you while preparing. He has a lot of money, is proficient in martial arts and swordsmanship, and there are many people. If the government is serious about taking it, he is not an opponent, let alone have the same spirit with them. You'd better not give up your life for nothing, escape to the capital quietly, and make a name for yourself, they are full of evil, and they will die on their own day."

Yun Cong was about to reply, when suddenly a gust of wind blew by, and there was an extra person in front of him out of thin air, he laughed and said, "Unexpectedly, I met you again." The fourth father and daughter Zhang were shocked, and just about to step forward to make a move, Qiu Lin He hurriedly said: "Don't panic, these are all from my own family." At this time Yun Cong had seen clearly who was coming, so he accepted his head and bowed.It turned out that this person was the Taoist priest that Zhang's father and daughter met on the road. Yun Cong had never seen him because he was on Zhang Laosi's back.Qiu Lin quickly introduced them and said: "This is my uncle, the old man of the Emei Swordsman, Taoist Zui." After hearing the name of Taoist Zui for a long time, Zhang's father and daughter stepped forward to salute again.Qiu Lin asked Yun Cong again how he recognized him.Zui Taoist then told about the encounter in Wangjianglou.Then he said: "Just now I saw that you were in a panic, and I was a little suspicious. Later, I saw that you entered the house of Qiu Linxian's nephew, so I came back to listen to what you said. Who would save me a long journey." Yun Cong said: "Since That day in the Wangjiang tower, the immortal master instructed the mystery, the disciple was ignorant, unable to comprehend it, and was killed several times. Just now, Mr. Qiu Lin said that the immortal master was an old swordsman, and the disciple's admiration increased. The disciple now escaped death, Seeing through the fate of the world, I am willing to go to the mountains to practice Taoism with the immortal master, and I don't want to love the worldly fame any more." After saying that, he knelt down.

The drunk Taoist laughed loudly and said: "Get up. You want to be my apprentice, it's not easy. Your qualifications are quite good, and it's not difficult for me to accept you. As long as I follow three things, I can agree. The first thing, Filial piety is the first priority in life. You have nine households and only one son. If you become a monk, why don’t you stop smoking? Who will take care of your parents and uncles? You must go home immediately and get married. After you have an heir, you can follow me into the mountains. The second thing is that we are all survivors of the previous dynasty. Although the fate of the country has come to an end, we must not allow the disciples of our sect to serve foreigners. The third thing is that since we call ourselves swordsmen, we see the people being ravaged by foreign races and raped by evil people. As for the precepts under my sect, after you become a disciple, I will naturally tell you one by one. Only these three things, can you rely on them?" Yun Cong was born with a root of wisdom, and he was extremely smart. People who are so lucky, when they meet this rare and rare fate, how can they easily miss it, knelt down repeatedly, agreed one by one, and performed the ceremony of apprenticeship.Yuzhen was watching in a daze, and suddenly she had an idea, and when Yun Cong bowed, she also came over and knelt down, asking Taoist Zui to record it.The drunk Taoist said: "Miss, please get up quickly. My sect never accepts female disciples. You will have a better master than me in the future. Both of you will be able to win glory for our sect in the future. Don't worry about it right now." Yuzhen still begged hard, but the drunk Taoist insisted on refusing, so he had to stand up shyly.

The drunk Taoist said to Yun Cong again: "I have something I forgot to tell you. That day in Wangjiang Tower, I saw seventeen people like you with dead faces. Except for you alone, there is still a savior, and the rest are irreparable. .Heaven has the virtue of loving life, how can you see death without saving? I am about to follow you down, and I don’t want to meet an old senior in my teaching. He ordered me to do an important matter, which was delayed for three days. When I rush back, I was about to inquire about your whereabouts. I didn’t want to walk here last night. In a strong wind and heavy rain, I saw a child hanged in the woods. I untied him and took him to Qiu Lin’s house. I was rescued when it was almost dawn. Ask The reason is that it was Xiaosaner, the book boy you used. He didn’t hear from you after waiting for three days, and the store refused to say where the temple is. Last night, a monk went to the store and talked with the store owner for a long time. After the monk left, the shopkeeper drove him out. He had no choice but to come out to look for you. When he walked into the forest, it was raining heavily, and the more he thought about it, the more sad he became. Because he couldn’t go home without you, he had to seek death. After listening to him, I know that your life is in danger, maybe you have been poisoned, and you are about to go to the temple to inquire, and you have already escaped. It is a pity that I was three days late and lost sixteen lives. , Revenge, let’s wait for another day. Now Xiaosan is recuperating in the inner room. I am here here, and the fierce monk does not come. It is their advantage. You hide in it and rest for a day, and I will send you tomorrow On the way. On the way, I will pass on the method of practicing inner strength to you. Once you enter the door, I will come to give advice at any time." At this time, Xiao San'er heard a familiar voice outside the inner room, and came out to peep. When he saw the little master, he couldn't help hugging Had a headache and cried a lot.The drunk Taoist put medicine on Yun Cong's wound, and said, "It's getting late, there are more and more people on the road, and there are many eyes in the temple. You can rest in the room later, and Qiu Lin and I will send them away." Yun Cong and others Go in and sleep on the bed alone.But Yuzhen was full of worries, and because she failed to worship her master, she was unhappy and depressed.

In the afternoon, it was discovered in the temple that Yun Cong had escaped.Because of the heavy rain, there was no trace of the cloud from the direction of escape.Of course, he searched around, and went to Qiu Lin's house twice to inquire about whether he had ever seen such a young man walking by, but Qiu Lin sent him back with words.After a few days, it was discovered that Zhang Laosi had abandoned his home and fled. Knowing that Yun Cong was rescued by his father and daughter, it was unthinkable. He waited for a day to rest in Qiu Lin's store. During the conversation, Yun Congyou realized that Qiu Lin is also one of the heroes of Emei. in motion.Zhang Laosi was also a waterway hero on Sichuan Road in the past. He was nicknamed Fenshui Swallow and his real name was Zhang Qiong.Later, seeing through the green forest, I washed my hands before planting a vegetable garden.

At the time when the panic had settled, Yun Cong thought about the cause and effect, and deeply felt the righteousness of Zhang's father and daughter.In particular, Zhang Yuzhen seemed to be very careful about herself. It was entirely her idea that his father and daughter abandoned their home to save each other.Confidant friends, this kind of life-saving grace is even more grateful.Thinking of this, she couldn't help but glance at Yuzhen.I saw that she was born with a fair face and beautiful eyes, a graceful figure, and a heroic spirit in her beauty, which made people love and respect her.I don't know why she always frowns her green eyebrows, as if there is endless resentment, and her eyebrows can't be opened.Sometimes his father and daughter seemed to have arguments.Yun Cong was puzzled. He spent the night waiting for several people.The next day, the rain stopped and the wind subsided, before dawn, Taoist Qiu Lintong and Zui came to urge them to leave.When he went out, four good horses had been prepared outside, and Zhang's father and daughter and Yun Cong's master and servant would share the ride.Yun Cong suspected that Taoist Zui would not go with him, or that there were not enough horses, so he planned to ride a horse with Xiao Saner himself, and asked Taoist Zui to get on the horse first.The drunk Taoist said: "Do you think horses are not enough? I don't need horses. I'll leave soon." Yun never dared to disobey, so he bid farewell to Qiu Lin with Zhang's father and daughter, got on his horse and set off for his hometown, with the bridle on his head. In the blink of an eye, the drunk Taoist had disappeared.I was regretting that I hadn't decided on a place to meet in the future, and I was afraid that we would get lost. Who would want to travel until late and dismount from the horse for the night, the drunk Taoist was already waiting in the shop, holding a gourd, drinking vigorously. He waited for the five of them to stay in the inn, and after eating and drinking, Taoist Zui roughly explained the formula for getting started with internal energy and how to use the same body and eyes.Yun Cong is talented and intelligent, and he is quite capable of understanding.Zhang's father and daughter are experts at first, so they naturally listened more attentively.While they were talking with gusto, the Taoist drunk suddenly said to Yun Cong seriously, "I still have one important thing to say to you, you must pay attention to it." Yun Cong hurriedly asked for advice.The drunken Taoist said: "I hate the heartless people the most in my life. Mr. Zhang and his girl gave up their lives to rescue you. Now that you are in your hometown, how do you make a plan to repay others? Tell me." Zhang Laosi is Wanting to speak, the drunk Taoist quickly stopped his winks.Yun Cong said: "I have read a lot of poetry and books, how dare I be ungrateful? My disciple's family has quite a lot of money. This time Mr. Zhang came to the house, he naturally entertained him with the courtesy of a guest of honor. In addition, he told his parents to divide the land and houses. The old man used it for support. I don’t know what master wants?” The drunken Taoist said: “You are wrong. Mr. Zhang used to travel in the rivers and lakes, and the gold, silver and treasures he saw were so countless. Could it be that people think you have money in your family? Did you save you? If you say this, not only will you not be able to repay your kindness, but they will never accept it. You have to think about it.” Yun Cong said: “My disciple is stupid. He only knows how to be grateful, but he doesn’t know how to repay the Dharma. Instructions." The drunken Taoist said: "My husband is virtuous but not virtuous. In my opinion, Mr. Zhang is Miss Yuzhen's palm jewel. When he took the risk to save you, it was out of pity. I see you I am about the same age as Miss Zhang, why don't you let me be the matchmaker, and ask Mr. Zhang to marry Miss Yuzhen to you. The son-in-law is already a son-in-law, and you will serve him in the future so that he can enjoy some blessings in his later years. Great virtue, it is also easy to kill two birds with one stone. Do you think about it?" These words hit the heart of Zhang's father and daughter, and they were secretly very grateful.Yun Cong also knew that what Master said was right. Yuzhen was not only beautiful but also virtuous, and I heard that she also had amazing martial arts skills.What's more, he is a life-saving confidant and benefactor. Although he has never reported to his parents, because he is the adopted son of the family, he is usually loved and sympathized, and coupled with the grace of saving his life, he will never be rejected.After thinking about it for a while, I was very willing in my heart, but my face was tender and I was too embarrassed to speak.At the beginning, Yuzhen troubled her father to save Yun Cong because she felt pity for Yun Cong's talent and appearance.After escaping and being together for two days, he felt more and more that Yun Cong is a young man who is serious and trustworthy for life.I signaled to my father several times, but Zhang Lao Si is stubborn. Although he likes Yun Cong as a good boy, because he is from a wealthy family and the door is closed. When we get to the ground, we will make further calculations.Yuzhen could not ask her father clearly, but also was ashamed to recommend herself, and she was depressed.Suddenly, Taoist Zui came out of nowhere to match the two families. Although he was shy on the surface and bowed his head in silence, he felt unspeakably happy in his heart.Man imitated Yun Cong to have a satisfactory answer, and didn't want to wait for a while, but there was no further comment. He suspected that Yun Cong thought her family was wrong and refused to agree.He secretly hated this man for being ungrateful and ungrateful, full of resentment, he couldn't help but raised his head and glanced at Yun Cong. But Yun Cong was also looking up at her at this time, and the two of them met each other's eyes, as if they were attracted by electricity.At the same time, the two seemed to be shy, and hurriedly avoided each other, their cheeks were full of red clouds.Seeing such a situation, the drunken Taoist knew that both parties were willing, so he said to Zhang Laosi: "The old man will not think that I am presumptuous in my words. Now the young disciple is not a problem. It is only at the end of the old man. It's decided with one word." At first Zhang Laosi wanted to speak, but was stopped by the drunk Taoist, so he just listened quietly.Seeing the Taoist drunk asking him now, he said directly: "After washing my hands ten years ago, the younger generation, because of his love for the mountains and rivers of Chengdu, happened to have a relationship with the fierce monk of Ciyun Temple in his early years. I also loved the quiet place there, so I rented his temple. Farming in the Chinese vegetable garden, using this as an anonymity. It was peaceful at first, and I didn’t expect them to be so lawless. This spring, a monk came. The layman’s name was Mao Tai. For some reason, he insisted that I was a spy of the Emei sect. I asked Zhitong to drive me away. Because Zhitong had been with me for ten years, I didn’t go out easily, and no one came to see him. Relocation is a good idea. When Mr. Zhou fled and landed in my garden, at first he was only regarded as a son and brother. If he can be saved, he will save him. If he can’t be saved, he will escape by himself. My daughter Yuzhen insisted on not following, insisting on calling I have saved people to the end, so I have a plan to give up my family in the future. Mr. Zhou's character and knowledge, I have seen clearly in the past two days, and he is the disciple of the senior swordsman. The younger generation is only worried about not being able to climb up. The reason? But he is a son of a rich and noble family, so the engagement of marriage in such a poor way, is it out of wish? If we don't explain it face to face, it seems that we will be inconvenient to each other in the future. I hope the elder can ask to understand." After hearing this, the drunk Taoist laughed loudly.Then he asked Yun Cong, "There are no outsiders here, a dignified man, don't act like a child. If it is your wish, then go up to worship your father-in-law, don't be so coy." Yun Cong had no choice but to go forward and kneel down, paying respects , called his father-in-law.After thanking the master for his kindness, the drunken Taoist said again: "Now the matter is settled, and it saves me a lot of worry. You and the girl have been named, and you can be called brother and sister for the time being on the road. You don't have to avoid suspicion. When you arrive at your hometown, tell your parents , get married as soon as possible. I have the book "Introduction to Swordsmanship" here, which contains the necessary ways of internal and external skills. After you get married, you can work hard with your wife day and night. I will find your home in two years and pass it on in secret. " After finishing speaking, he took out an old booklet from his waist and handed it to Yun Cong.Yun Cong hurriedly knelt down to accept it.Zui Taoist untied a sword from his waist again, about three feet six inches long, although the sword pouch was old, it was colorful and exquisitely carved.Said: "The name of this sword is Shuangtan. It is a famous sword in the Warring States period. It blows the hair and cuts the iron like mud. It can be bent and stretched. It can be wrapped around the waist when it is not in use. It was used for self-defense when I was not using the sword. It is a sharp weapon. Now I give it to you as a betrothal gift. You and your husband need to preserve it carefully, and don’t disappoint my pity and painstaking efforts." Yun Cong was overjoyed when he heard this, and quickly accepted it again.He came over and called his father-in-law, and held the sword over.Zhang Laosi was a man of knowledge, so he wiped the sword slightly, and only pulled out the sword pouch for a foot or two, when he felt that the eyes were shining brightly, and the cold air was pressing, he couldn't help but praise him endlessly.He also went forward with Yuzhen to thank him for his perfect virtue.Take off a sapphire string worn by Yuzhen, and count it as an offer of employment.Taoist Zui said to Yun Cong: "I have something to do in Chengdu right now, so I can't separate myself. Now that your affairs have been settled, you need to keep in mind the sword technique you just talked about, and I'll go." After finishing speaking, he saw his figure flicker, and the drunk Taoist disappeared.The three hurried out, only to see a white dot in the sky, under the sunlight, looking at it flying around, they were all amazed.Yun Cong talked with Zhang Laosi for a while, and the three of them went to rest separately.On the second day, I headed happily to my hometown.do not mention.On the third day after Na Zhitong fled from Yuncong, he suddenly heard that Zhang Laoshi's father and daughter suddenly abandoned their home and fled without knowing where they were going.Then he went to check in the vegetable garden, only to find out that Yun Cong escaped from the wall and was rescued by Zhang Laoshi and his daughter.Because I didn't listen to Mrs. Mao's persuasion, and didn't drive away the Zhang family's father and daughter, but now I have left a bad child, and I regret it very much.He was also afraid that Mao would laugh at him too much and he didn't know anyone, so he had to find words to cover it up.On the one hand, he stepped up his defenses, and on the other hand, secretly sold the temple property, preparing to set up another lair.If you want to know what happened next, let's see the next chapter.