I became an immortal in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 100 This house is haunted

The people at the table behind us heard this too and asked, "Is it really that amazing?"

The man was questioned, and he spoke in more detail:

"Ever since my wife gave birth to my eldest son, her health has deteriorated. She can't exert any strength, and when the wind blows, her whole body aches. The family is worried sick."

"Fortunately, my mother said that there is a Stone Goddess Temple to the west of the county, which is the most efficacious."

“After visiting the temple a few times, my wife was able to walk again, eat again, and do some light work. We have to thank the Stone Goddess.”

The diners around were skeptical.

"true and false?"

"It's one thing for this Stone Goddess to care for women's ailments, but can she even extend her influence to exempting sages from taxes?"

The man's face turned bright red.

He put down his wine bowl and swore an oath:

"If I tell even half a lie, may I be struck by lightning, and may I immediately squat at the alley entrance and bark like a mangy dog ​​for three days and nights..."

Those nearby, upon hearing this, didn't argue with him, but chuckled and went back to their drinks and food.

Only the man remained, taking a sip of the murky wine from the rim of his bowl and chewing on a flatbread. On the table was a dish of roasted pork liver stew; he would occasionally pick up a couple of bites, eating only half of it and leaving the other half untouched.

Jiang She withdrew his gaze.

A bowl of steaming mutton soup sat before the man. Jiang She thought for a moment, then paid someone to give him another bowl.

The man was taken aback.

Looking at the bowl of steaming soup in front of me, with its tender, fragrant mutton pieces, I felt it was almost melting in the broth.

He was hesitant to accept the call.

Looking at the group of people at the table, he had noticed them before they even entered. They had arrived on tall horses, and were all dressed well. Some of their companions were even wearing fur coats, which looked expensive.

The man asked cautiously, "Young master, who are you...?"

Jiang She said, "I am quite interested in the Stone God Temple. Would you be so kind as to tell me about it?"

The man kept looking at the bowl of mutton soup, swallowing hard. He held it with both hands and placed it on his own table, but instead of eating first, he answered the other person's question.

"Just ask, my lord!"

Jiang She asked, "When was this temple built?"

Li Bai and Yuan Danqiu, look over here.

The old deer mountain god was listening too; there was no rice or dry food in the bowl in front of him, only wine.

The man said, "It's been quite a few years. It's not in the county. My mother worshipped it when she was young... I can't say exactly when."

Jiang She looked at him; he was a robust, vigorous man with a dark complexion.

There were calluses on his shoulders, suggesting he worked as a hauler.

Li Bai also asked.

"Didn't you go see a doctor?"

"We took him to the doctor, who said he was deficient in both qi and blood, and his meridians were weak..."

The man scratched his head, unable to remember what the doctor had said, and muttered, "He rambled on with some fancy words at the end, but I can't remember them clearly."

"Following the prescription, one dose costs seventy coins. One dose needs to be decocted twice, it's outrageously expensive! I grabbed the shopkeeper and asked him, and he said it contained fifteen kinds of herbs, including ginseng slices!"

"My family managed to get three doses, which we decocted and took for over ten days. We couldn't even bear to wash the medicine pot, and we would chew the dregs twice before throwing them away. We really couldn't afford it..."

"If it weren't for the Stone Goddess."

"My son was born without a mother."

He spoke simply, his eyes constantly glancing at the mutton soup on the table as he spoke.

Jiang She chuckled and told him to eat first.

He then took out a small handful of money, handed it over, and asked:
“We have only been in Yanzhou for a short time and have not yet settled down. We need to find a place to stay first. I wonder when you would be available to take us to see the Stone Goddess Temple?”

"Does the young master also wish to offer incense?"

Seeing the other person smile, the man felt as if he had received a reply.

He said warmly, "Young master, you are a guest of Yanzhou. I know this county very well. Where would you like to stay? I have many brothers, and I can find you a good house today." "After you are settled, I will take you to the temple."

Jiang She thanked him.

The man huffed and puffed as he finished the meat soup and half a sesame cake, leaving the remaining pig liver untouched. He asked the shop assistant to wrap it up for him. He told Jiang She to wait a moment, then dashed back.

A quarter of an hour passed.

The man hurriedly returned to the tavern and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Jiang She and his group were still there.

Despite the freezing snow, he worked up a sweat.

The man wiped his face casually and said, "I've settled everything. I've freed up an afternoon. Gentlemen, come with me!"

Jiang She smiled, cupped his hands in thanks, and expressed his gratitude.

The group then led the carriages and horses out into the wind and snow.

The cat jumped onto the box in a few swift movements, and the man couldn't help but glance at it curiously a couple more times. In those days, wealthy families might keep a hunting dog close at hand, but it was rare to see a cat taken out with them.

It looks intelligent and smarter than the average cat.

As they walked, the man asked, "Young master, did you come to Yanzhou because of the emperor's Fengshan ceremony?"

Jiang She asked, "Have there been many people coming these past few days?"

The man nodded repeatedly.

"There are so many people coming, including many Taoist priests and monks. Not to mention monks, there are officials, businessmen, farmhands, and even more peddlers. More people means more business."

In the blink of an eye, the group had seen five or six houses.

Nowadays, people from all over the country are rushing to Bocheng and Xiaqiu counties in Yanzhou. There are many people staying there, and the rent is high.

Jiang She weighed the money left in his pocket.

Everything comes from the heart.

They chose a cheap house.

The location is good, but there are cobwebs hanging in the yard, weeds growing in the cracks between the bricks, and a mouse hole. The furniture is complete, but it's been uninhabited for a long time, and the emptiness is a bit eerie.

Jiang She was listening to someone's introduction.

Many of the tenants here are newcomers who came to Yanzhou because of the emperor's Fengshan ceremony and only stay for six months to a year.

Look, he's about to sign a three-month contract.

The man asked worriedly:
"Young master, would you like to choose again?"

There's something going on about why this house has been vacant for so long.

He saw that these young men were not short of money, so why choose this one?
Li Bai also felt that the house was a bit old. If the gentleman didn't mind, he would definitely like to help him rent a better house.

It's not a mansion or villa, but it's certainly not this dilapidated house.

He looked around the courtyard.

The house was covered in cobwebs and dust, and the window frames were damaged. There was a locust tree in the yard, and the weeds growing in the cracks between the bricks were ankle-deep, making it look desolate. The ground was covered in dust, and the door and furniture looked unsuitable. The embroidered vase on the screen also looked very old.

There was also a nest of mice.

It's inappropriate in every way.

Jiang She asked, "What's the explanation?"

The man overheard the rumors and sincerely wanted to advise them to move to another place.

“I heard that since this house has been empty for a long time, the neighbors can always hear some noises coming from inside at night... Sometimes it sounds like there is a banquet being held, and you can hear the sound of plates and bowls clattering and people talking. But the next day when you look from outside the yard, it is empty and there is not a single person in sight.”

At this point, the man paused, his Adam's apple bobbing.

"The noise... sometimes felt like someone was breathing right next to your ear..."

"It's creepy."

He glanced at the old deer mountain god.

"The younger ones are probably better off, but there's an old man here who's too old to handle the hassle... I think we should move to another room."

【Ask for monthly ticket】

(End of this chapter)