WTF
Yu Jiatang looked at that Wei Erlang in disbelief. He couldn't understand why Wei Erlang, a young master from an official family, would be a bald monk in a black cassock
There were also many believers in the Yan Dynasty, and many nobles in the clan believed in Buddhism, but Taoism was the state religion, and there were still many believers in the Yan Dynasty.
But this black cassock... If it weren't for the solemn abstinence on Wei Erlang's face, he would have thought this man was an evil monk.
Yu Jiatang turned his head to look at the celestial Mr. Meng again, and finally...
He fixed his gaze on Meng Mingan.
The three of them also noticed the black panther. The monk and the Taoist priest were very calm, no problem could be seen in their expressions or eyes. Only Meng Mingan smiled at Yu Jiatang.
"My lord, I think this Young Master Meng is probably my shit-shoveling officer!"
The king said: "Yutang, calm down, don't be shocked by a handsome guy and think that he is a shit-shoveling officer. Now he is not the only candidate."
Yu Jiatang: "..." Hehe, your lord is a fool. Have you ever seen a handsome guy? Boss Bai looked much more handsome than this Meng Mingan in the last world. That is to say, Meng Mingan is wearing ancient costumes and looks more interesting. He How could it be possible to be electrocuted to such an extent
Meng Ming'an was worthy of being someone who was about to get in front of the emperor, and his fighting power was extraordinary. With a few light words, he solved the problem that Fang Xun had been nagging about but couldn't solve.
After going to Meng Wulang, the other party personally nodded and agreed to reconcile, the marriage between the Meng family and the Fang family is considered to be over, and the rest is to report the reconciliation and separation, so that they can formally contact their husband and wife relationship.
Yao Shi and Yuan Niang were sent back to Fang's house temporarily, while Fang Xun... and Yu Jiatang were stayed as guests together.
Yu Jiatang is lying on a round cushion at the moment, and there is something stuffed inside, which is softer than those sofas in the modern world.
In front of him was a low table just enough for him to reach, and it was filled with all kinds of meat, or cooked food! It is delicious in color and fragrance!
Yu Jiatang couldn't remember how long it had been since he had eaten meat, so the three people next to him had been discussing the ownership of the leopard with Fang Xun, while he himself had a good time eating here.
After he finished cooking the two tables of meat, it seemed that there was a discussion over there.
Yu Jiatang wiped his mouth with his paws, then looked at Meng Mingan, seeing the slightly regretful expression on the other side's look towards him, his heart skipped a beat.
No way, this big brother must be fighting for ownership and losing, right
Doesn't that mean...
His eyes turned back and forth twice on the monk with the face of abstinence, and the Taoist priest who was so extraordinary that he was about to leave by the wind in the next moment.
He couldn't help but took two steps back, no, no, no, he didn't want to accept this cruel fact.
Third Master Meng stared at the leopard with a ferocious expression on his face for a while, sighed, and said to the monk next to him: "Since Mr. Wei Lang wants this black leopard so much, it's not easy for a poor man to win people's love." " After finishing speaking, he stretched out his hand and shook the whisk in his hand, said a Taoist name, and walked away.
Yu Jiatang squatted on the ground in shock.
When Wei Erlang saw the appearance of the black panther, there was an invisible smile in his eyes, which were as calm as the stagnant water in the abyss.
"Come here. I know you understand." Wei Erlang stretched out his hand towards the panther.
Yu Jiatang stared at the palms wrapped with Buddha chains, and finally resigned to his fate and walked over slowly.
Seeing the black panther walking obediently, Fang Xun thought of the loyal black panther in the story, and couldn't help but think that not all spiritual creatures like the black panther are so loyal.
But if he can get this sentence from Wei Erlang, his fame as a candidate is a certainty, and even if he fails to be a Jinshi in the future, he can still find a good job. As long as he has this start, he doesn't think he will lose to those aristocratic children who cast a good pregnancy.
Before Fang Xun left, he wanted to touch the ears of the black panther, but the black panther, who had never rejected him before, suddenly bared his teeth aggressively, and issued a threat from his throat like a beast encounters an enemy growl.
Fang Xun hurriedly withdrew the hand that was about to reach out, the leopard had already grown teeth, if it was bitten, it would not be a joke.
He was a little embarrassed: "After all, it is a wild leopard on the mountain. No matter how intelligent it is, it is still a beast, and it is not familiar with it."
Meng Mingan laughed when he heard the words: "Yun San's words are wrong, maybe this little guy knows you sold it, and then he hates you?"
Fang Xun was taken aback when he heard that, could it really be the reason? But he was its owner at any rate.
When he went to see the little leopard again, the little leopard, who had shown hostility to him just now, was lying at Wei Erlang's feet, with its round head resting on the backs of its two front paws, and its long tail behind it. It kept shaking it back and forth, as if it was scratching its territory. Anyone who offended the territory without authorization would be attacked by it without hesitation.
Although the little leopard squinted its golden animal pupils half-closed and kept whining in its throat, and looked unhappy, anyone with a discerning eye could tell that this psychic black leopard accepted Wei Erlang as its master. .
For a leopard cub, not showing hostility is already a certain degree of acceptance.
Before Fang Xun went out, he took a look at the black panther. I don't know if it was his illusion, but he always felt that he saw... mockery in those golden eyes
Meng Mingan glanced at the bones on the ground that were eaten by the little leopard, and in exchange for a maid to clean them up, he said to Wei Erlang: "You have always wanted to raise a black cat that is pleasing to the eye, and now you have fulfilled your wish. Black cat Leopards are more loyal than black cats to protect their masters." The story of the black panther and the scholar during the late emperor's time was widely circulated, and almost no one did not know it.
He knew what kind of person he was from the first day he was with Fang Xun, and it was not surprising that he would make such a move.
But what is rare is that Fang Xun can see Wei Er's extraordinary status from some small details. Although Wei Er is not easy to get in touch with, Fang Xun can be regarded as being picked up by Fang Xun anyway.
Wei Erlang didn't answer his words, but slowly squatted down and tentatively touched the black panther's ears.
The shape of the leopard's ears is quite special, like a small upside-down bowl, in a semicircular shape. It looks very attractive, especially when it is lying down obediently, it makes people want to rub its ears the most.
Meng Mingan has known Wei Er for not a day or two, he has long been used to his temper, and he didn't care, and asked with a smile: "You really don't plan to return to Beijing? You can't live here forever, as you are, it's still too wronged here gone."
This time Wei Er responded: "I have practiced in the ancient temple for many years, and I have lived through such days. The Meng family can shelter from the wind and rain, and there is no shortage of clothing or food. What is there to be wronged?"
Meng Mingan wanted to say something, but Wei Er said, "I will leave tomorrow."
"What?" Meng Mingan felt that this was a bit sudden, "Jingxuan, you..." If he doesn't return to Beijing, he will leave Meng's house again, so where will he go
Duan Jingxuan moved his cassock slightly, rolled the black panther on the ground into his wide cuffs, and then said "Amitabha Buddha" to Meng Ming'an, saying: "I have been out of the ancient temple for too long, it's time to go back."
Meng Mingan: "..."
"You have stayed in the ancient temple for thirteen years, and it has been less than three months since you came out. You told me that it is time to go back."
Speaking of which, when Meng Mingan and Duan Jingxuan met, the other party was still a cute white dumpling, trying to put on a solemn and solemn posture with a cute face every day. Meng Mingan followed his father to the ancient temple to seek medical treatment from Duan Jingxuan's master. That stayed for more than half a year.
Also teased the little monk for half a year.
Who would have thought that the little monk who would not quarrel when he annoyed him back then grew darker and darker as he grew up, and finally became...
Duan Jingxuan's expression was staid and expressionless, without even looking at Meng Ming'an, he left quickly with the little leopard that was put into the wide-sleeved robe.
When Duan Jingxuan left, no one informed, and his followers seemed to disappear out of thin air.
The young gentlemen of the Meng family kept asking Meng Mingan, "Will that bald master come back?" The Meng family was particularly concerned about teaching their children to study. If you progress slowly, you will be dismissed.
"Okay..." Meng Mingan said uncertainly.
Duan is the imperial surname of the Yan Dynasty, and Duan Jingxuan is not an ordinary descendant of the clan, but he was sent to practice in an ancient temple since he was a child, so he didn't take part in those open and secret battles in the capital, and not many people had trouble with a brother who became a monk.
The emperor of the Yan Dynasty could believe in Taoism, but he could not believe in Buddhism. The prince who believed in Buddhism would be directly deprived of the right to inherit the throne.
***
Lingfo Mountain Ancient Temple.
Yu Jiatang was lying on the futon, listening to the monk chanting next to him, he would pause for a while after he said a sentence, and then he had to wait for himself to yell at the same time before the monk continued.
This day is really impossible.
Duan Jingxuan is a monk and doesn't eat meat. Yu Jiatang went up the mountain to catch the prey and came back, and put it in front of Duan Jingxuan. eat."
Yu Jiatang was dumbfounded at the time, who the hell told you to eat it? I asked you to mature the meat!
However, Yu Jiatang stared and stared for a long time, and finally dragged the prey to the kitchen, jumping up and down to give the cook instructions for a long time before he understood.
This cook is the only person in the ancient temple who is not a monk, and he doesn't have so many taboos, but it's not good for this pure place of Buddhism to be stained with blood.
He went to ask Duan Jingxuan for instructions.
"It's a leopard's nature to eat meat. You don't have to restrain it. You can let it do what it wants."
This cook is the old imperial cook who retired from the palace, after all, Duan Jingxuan is here, so it's not that the palace cook really doesn't care about him.
The craftsmanship of the old imperial chef is undeniable. Yu Jiatang, who has never eaten meat since coming out of the Meng family, almost swallowed his tongue, and ate all the meat, soup, and vegetables.
"This little guy has a really big appetite. If this continues, I'm afraid I'll have to ask Master Huineng for more food."
Facts have proved that the old imperial chef still underestimated the little leopard's appetite.
When Duan Jingxuan was found by Huineng, the black panther was lying on the futon next to the monk.
I don't know if it's because of the surrounding environment, but the squatting posture of the black panther actually looks so solemn.
"Uncle Xuan'an, this is the kitchen's expenses for this month, and this black leopard alone has used up less than half of the firewood and rice..." If this continues, they may have to go down the mountain again.
Duan Jingxuan didn't say anything, and asked Huineng to go with him to the meditation room to get the bank notes, "In the future, you don't need to take the food and expenses of the lotus from the public account. If you don't have enough, you can come to me to get it."
Hui Neng breathed a sigh of relief.
As soon as Huineng left and the door was closed, the monk in black waved to the little black panther not far away: "Lotus, come here."
"I think we need to have a good talk."
The panther didn't move, but looked at him in denial.