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Chapter 48: spring equinox

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Thanks to the safety of each year, the cultural relics buried in the underground palace that have not been excavated were finally discovered. Because the internal environment is good and no harmful gas is generated, there is almost no difficulty in the follow-up investigation and inventory. The museum After receiving the news, the experts in the field quickly closed the museum and entered it. Luo Jia, who got the news for the first time, was also ecstatic. Before dawn, Xiao Nanzhu, who had worked hard all night, only left the pair. The keel of the wreckage and skin tissue was taken out together with the mahogany box under the black dragon.

Speaking of which, these things are considered cultural relics. Logically, Xiao Nanzhu should not have taken them out, but it is obviously not a good thing for the black dragon's corpse to be discovered by the government, so in order not to get into trouble in the future, he can only pay for himself. It took a lot of work to clean up the huge bones in the gold pile. However, the dragon is not weaker than the gods. Even if he is dead now, the dragon horns, dragon skin and even bones on his body are priceless treasures. Because it is the totem of the Chinese nation's own beliefs, the dragon actually represents many representatives in traditional culture. With the deep meaning of blessing and auspiciousness, Xiao Nanzhu didn't think too much at this moment. He just asked Hua Chao to bring all the keels back to the calendar before leaving get off work, and then make another plan. As for the accident, he Xiao Nanzhu was not quite sure what dynasty it belonged to when he found the peach wood box.

Judging from the degree of decay of the box, it seems that it is not too close to the present time. The old book inside looked like it was on the verge of weathering, so Xiao Nanzhu didn't dare to touch it with his hands, but since the peach wood box could be guarded by the black dragon. , itself must be very precious, but the painting has no signature and no specific age, so it is completely impossible to speculate on the specific year.

However, what is certain is that the demon god in the painting must be the New Year's Eve who slept with him in the same bed the day before yesterday, and when I saw this New Year's Eve demon map appear in the former underground palace that contained countless treasures, it was a With a little selfishness, Xiao Nanzhu finally couldn't help but take it out.

In ancient times, painters painted nothing but flowers, plants, insects, fish, birds and beasts, while portraits were mostly pictures of ladies, portraits of emperors and various myths and legends. For example, the most treasured in the B city museum is the imagination of the emperors and concubines of the past dynasties. These paintings were all painted by court painters, so even if they were damaged during the war, most of them are still well preserved in major museums for future generations. I was researching, and now this painting depicting the extermination of demons on the first lunar new year's eve is in the underground palace, which seems a bit strange in some respects.

After all, unless it is a treasure that is too precious to be stolen, there is no need for the palace people of the former dynasty to bring this painting together with the box so that Heilong can take care of it personally. In an instant, Xiao Nanzhu had already recognized the small characters on the side of the portrait that did not belong to the traditional writing system at all, and when he showed the painting to Hua Chao, the confused Hua Chao shook his head directly. replied,

"I don't know these words... Li Shi, do you know? Isn't this painting on New Year's Eve? Why does it look like this... Hey, isn't this painted for him by a fanatical fan of his dynasty? It's beautiful to draw..."

Xiao Nanzhu was speechless with Hua Chao's muttered words. He didn't know how he knew these words, so he didn't know how to explain it at the moment. The fact that he was still hiding in this broken cellar still made Xiao Nanzhu feel a little unhappy, and for this, Xiao Nanzhu finally couldn't help but ask Luo Jia, who had been working in the Museum of B City for a long time, for consultation before leaving. some time.

Because of the accidental discovery of the underground palace this time, Luo Jia naturally admired Xiao Nanzhu. After all, the researchers of his grandfather's generation had been searching for the last underground palace in China more than ten years ago. When Xiao Nanzhu found it, it was actually under the museum where people come and go every day.

The cultural relics that were robbed in the war years have not been recovered. Many experts engaged in research are sad and angry, but they are still helpless. The history of humiliation in the past cannot be changed. However, the work related to the recovery of precious cultural relics has been It's going on. Now that I can get this unexpected joy, it will definitely be of great help to many future studies on history and culture. For this matter, Xiao Nanzhu is uncommitted to Luo Jia's gratitude. , with only a cigarette in his mouth and a nonchalant look, he smiled and said,

"Don't hold a commendation meeting to praise me. I can't stand the praise of the old professors. When someone found an imperial tomb in their own well, the state only awarded fifty yuan. You can give me what I deserve. I'm satisfied after the remuneration is settled... But Lao Luo, you must know calligraphy and painting in this business. Let me ask you, have you ever heard of a painting called New Year's Eve Exorcism? Which one in history is this? Painted by an artist?"

I couldn't help but ask a question like this, Xiao Nanzhu's tone sounded quite casual, Luo Jia didn't take it seriously for a while, he naturally didn't know that there must be a reason for Xiao Nanzhu to ask this, plus he himself I was researching this aspect, so after frowning and thinking about it, the man who was smoking a cigarette in front of Xiao Nanzhu at this moment shook his head blankly and said,

"I haven't heard of this painting, but it sounds like a myth or legend? There are many mythological systems in our country. Except for Buddhism and Taoism, those scattered earlier have no detailed records. ... New Year's Eve? Is this a date or a person's name... But I have a friend who studies calligraphy and painting, or I'll give you some attention, and I'll tell you when I ask... "

Luo Jia's answer made Xiao Nanzhu frown. He is now really sure that he has something wrong, so he did not continue this topic at the moment, but since he was the object of the painting, Maybe he could give him the answer on New Year's Eve, but in order to give Luo Jia a general understanding, after thinking about it, Xiao Nanzhu painted him the general appearance of the picture scroll and those few unfamiliar fonts that he did not know why. .

However, Xiao Nanzhu's painting skills were reflected in the last investigation of the bloody disaster, so even though he gestured very seriously for a long time, Luo Jia couldn't laugh or cry when he got the ghost-like graffiti. Xiao Nanzhu, who was so embarrassed to be seen for a while, could only wave his hand awkwardly and say,

"Just look for it. If there is news, I will invite you to dinner. I am not sure what these words mean, but if you can find out which dynasty and generation it is from..."

Having said that, Xiao Nanzhu, who had successfully concluded the Suishui Ping An incident, said goodbye to Luo Jia and went back. Zhang Chi happened to be talking about business in city B that day, and when he went back, he happened to take Xiao Nanzhu for another ride.

In the past two months, this grandson has relied on Xiao Nanzhu to formulate a series of perfect schedules for going out and negotiating. It has been smoother and smoother. There are fewer rotten peach blossoms, more money entering the door, and no trouble, no death, no illegal and disorderly discipline. Not to mention how lucky he is, so for Xiao Nanzhu, a big benefactor, Zhang Chi, who has benefited from it, is naturally willing to be a good buddy, no matter what requirements are negotiable.

Xiao Nanzhu is naturally very clear about Zhang Chi's mentality, but although it is a friendship based on interests, he really likes Zhang Chi's refreshing personality. Some, but since they really became friends, many things are not so much. At this moment, Xiao Nanzhu and Zhang Chi were playing cards on his private plane. The long-legged stewardess who looked beautiful was pouring red wine for Zhang Chi. Every frown and smile showed a dignified and intellectual style. He only likes men. Mr. Xiao Nanzhu naturally didn't look sideways, just stared at the poker in his hand, but seeing this situation, the guy immediately hooked his lips and smiled, then leaned closer to Xiao Nanzhu and said in a low voice,

"Master Li, why don't I introduce a handsome guy to you, the co-pilot at the front is pretty good, or I'll introduce you to you later..."

Before Zhang Chi's words, Xiao Nanzhu cast a glance at him and threw a straight flush out. The poker in his hand was basically gone, because Xiao Nanzhu's luck is always good and scary, so no matter what poker he plays The game is often Zhang Chi obediently admits defeat in the end, but this boring idiot loves to challenge difficult difficulties, and seeing the loss, the speechless Zhang Chi muttered that this card can't be played, Xiao Nanzhu couldn't help laughing Now, I leaned my back on the sofa and said slowly,

"Thank you, Boss Zhang, but there are people around you recently, you have to be a good person, or the next time you see me, I may be dead..."

This is naturally a bit exaggerated, but looking at Xiao Nanzhu's relaxed expression, he knows that he is not being polite to himself but has a real object. Zhang Chi is naturally stunned by this matter, after all, based on the relationship between him and Xiao Nanzhu When I contacted him, I always felt that this was a person who dared to play more than he knew how to play. Thinking like this, Zhang Chi couldn't help but feel a little curious. He thought about what kind of flower of Gao Ling would have hooked Xiao Nanzhu. Yes, but Xiao Nanzhu spoke in a straightforward manner.

"Just the one you saw when there was an accident at your unfortunate construction site last time, the one who was all red and looked fierce..."

"Oh, I'm going, Master Li is so beautiful and blessed..."

As soon as I heard Xiao Nanzhu describe it like this, I immediately remembered it. Zhang Chi has been deeply impressed by New Year's Eve until now. As soon as I heard him say that, it was natural to call the number. He didn't dare to look at the man in red that night, but he didn't dare to look at the man in red. With just a few glances, he also remembered that she was a beautiful, outrageous beauty. At that time, he felt that this man was not related to Xiao Nanzhu. Now it seems that Xiao Nanzhu must have succeeded. Zhang Chi immediately smiled, and then said,

"No wonder you ignored me when you went out, okay, it's worth being a good person for such a person, but if you ask you out another day, you still have to come. My buddies all want to know you, let's not mess around. Come and talk about things, your partner can always understand, right..."

Xiao Nanzhu nodded in agreement with Zhang Chi's words. After that, the two of them played a few decks of cards to pass the time. After a while, y arrived because the plane was going to land in the open space of Zhang Chi's own house. , so when Xiao Nanzhu came down with Zhang Chi carrying the suitcase and coat, the co-pilot whom Zhang Chi just mentioned an hour ago chased after Xiao Nanzhu, and then suddenly walked to Xiao Nanzhu's side. , quickly stuffed a business card into Xiao Nanzhu's pocket.

This kind of behavior made it clear that he was interested in Xiao Nanzhu, but Xiao Nanzhu, who had no expression on his face, didn't say anything. He only watched this handsome man appear and run away inexplicably. Seeing this, Zhang Chi blinked, He coughed a little embarrassedly and then explained,

"When you took my plane in front of you to B city, he saw you. He came to ask me specifically because he wanted to know you. First of all, let me say it's not my fault. I don't know you have someone..."

Xiao Nanzhu didn't say anything about Zhang Chi's explanation. After all, he had seen a lot of this kind of active pursuit from men before, and it was a headache to deal with just in the army. He is a stable person. Now that he has promised to be with New Year's Eve, he naturally has to take his heart away. Thinking of him throwing the hot stamped business card to Zhang Chi, he waved his hand and stopped a taxi to go home. When it was in the old-style apartment in the old district of the city, the sky happened to be dark.

"Oh, Mr. Xiao, you're back from a business trip..."

When he walked into the community, the aunt Liu who lived opposite his house happened to bump into him. Xiao Nanzhu was usually elusive, but this aunt who stayed at home was also very rare to know him. When cleaning the house at home, he specially asked Xiao Nanzhu to borrow the detergent from the opposite door, so at this moment he subconsciously smiled and said hello. Xiao Nanzhu, who just came back from outside, looked a little dusty with this enthusiastic aunt. While talking, he entered the corridor, and along the way, the aunt asked worriedly,

"Mr. Xiao, have you forgotten to turn off the lights when you go out these days? I always see the lights on in the cracks of your door. Isn't there anyone else in your house? Could it be a thief or something..."

"Oh, my partner is at home, it's okay, not a thief."

With such a gentle smile, Xiao Nanzhu thought it was New Year's Eve at home, so she replied casually, the enthusiastic Aunt Liu widened her eyes when she heard this, her expression was full of disbelief, maybe she felt that she She didn't even know that the single man who lived in the opposite door had a partner. The aunt with a complicated expression grabbed Xiao Nanzhu's hand and went upstairs. She shook her head and said with emotion as she walked.

"I'll just say, no wonder, my daughter-in-law also said that you live alone, and you see that you have a partner... Is it still accustomed to the young couple living here together? I remember that you just returned to your hometown before the new year, right? Your partner comes to sit at my house, they are all neighbors, why don't you go out all the time..."

Aunt Liu's babble made Xiao Nanzhu a little helpless, but he was in a good mood now, so he was willing to accompany the old lady to say a few words. , and seeing this, Xiao Nanzhu was about to open the door as soon as he put the box on his hand, but he couldn't find the key after looking around, but Aunt Liu, who was behind him, saw that he couldn't find the key, so she enthusiastically came over to ask for help. And Xiao Nanzhu, who is very big about this, can only shake his hand and say,

"Hey, no need, I'll let my partner open the door, you go back first... New Year's Eve? New Year's Eve?"

He knocked on the door a few times, he should be at home at the time of New Year's Eve, Xiao Nanzhu knocked a few times, and the sound of footsteps gradually sounded, and he was relieved, but the old door of his house opened and came out. It wasn't New Year's Eve, but a pretty girl about eleven or twelve years old, dressed in bright green clothes.

Xiao Nanzhu was stunned when he saw this unfamiliar little girl, he frowned, and after thinking about it carefully, he remembered that today happened to be the spring equinox, because in many solar terms, this Lishen has always been known for his lively personality , so Xiao Nanzhu also heard other calendar gods complain about the trouble this naughty little girl caused everyone.

At this moment, seeing Xiao Nanzhu and Aunt Liu standing side by side at the door, the Lishen immediately rolled his eyes, and a bad idea popped up in his mind. After the man pulled it out, Xiao Nanzhu and New Year's Eve looked at each other's faces, their expressions changed instantly, and the sweet dimples opened, and then they shouted in a milky voice,

"Dad, why did you come home~ Mom and I both miss you at home (^o^)/"

Xiao Nanzhu: "..."

Aunt Liu: "..."

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