A Tale of Pursuit of a Rogue Taoist Priest

It was July [-]th, and it was very lively outside.But Ning Er couldn't go out. In summer, the days are long and the nights are short, and the heat is hard to dissipate, which adds to the boredom.

I would rather live again than waste my time.I got up at dawn to read at the stone table in the yard.One is that morning reading makes people feel refreshed, and the other is that the weather is much cooler in the morning.

Shen Junfu got up later than Ning Er, and Ning Er had already watered the flowers in the yard after cleaning up.After only a few glances, Ning Er only watered the one in front of him.

Shen Junfu thought in his heart: If he keeps going on like this, he will die as soon as he lives.

Ning Er has become more and more absent-minded recently, and Shen Junfu is not very happy to see him so depressed.

Yesterday I heard that a tiger spirit from a neighboring county came down the mountain and killed several people, so Shen Junfu naturally wanted to go and have a look.I woke up early today, so I went early so I could come back early.

Both Ning Er and Shen Junfu have fasted their grains now, so they don't need three meals, which saves the two of them the trouble of making food.

Shen Junfu was still wearing the blue clothes when he went out, and he stopped when he passed by the flowers.Ning Er heard the voice and raised his eyes to look at him, seeing the clothes he was wearing, he knew what he was going to say, and felt even more unhappy for no reason.

Shen Junfu thought about it and said: "I'm going to a neighboring county, and I'll be back in the evening."

Ning Er heaved a sigh of relief, he only went for a day, so that's not bad.Ning Er felt that it was probably because he was lonely in this courtyard alone, that's why he had these lingering thoughts.I didn't think so before, but since I lived with Shen Junfu for so long, now I can't stay alone.

Ning Er forced a smile and said, "Well, be careful on the road."

Seeing Ning Er's gloomy look, Shen Junfu looked at it for a long time without saying a word, then turned and left.

Ning Er's soul is not compatible with his body now, if he leaves the Fengxi courtyard, the ghosts and monsters outside are probably mosquitoes that have seen blood.

Even though Ning Er was thinking of his parents, relatives and friends, and the world outside, he couldn't leave Fengxi Courtyard for half a step.

After Shen Junfu left, Ning Er could only copy some copybooks and draw two pictures by himself.It's just that there are still many thoughts in my heart that I can't let go of, and there is no one to talk to, and I can't draw well, and I can't write smoothly.Finally, it was noon, and he collapsed on the cool couch in the study while reading a book and taking a sleepy afternoon nap.

Shen Junfu just arrived at the neighboring county, and saw a group of people hugging something and making noise at the entrance of the town.It turned out that this tiger spirit had already been beaten to death by an expert, and had just been carried down from the mountain.

Shen Junfu saw that the matter was over, so he searched the town for some fresh juggling gadgets, intending to bring them back to relieve Ning Er.It was the same as usual, once it was almost time to return home, Shen Junfu guessed that Ning Er should be taking a nap, so he turned directly into the study.

Ning Er was lying facing the window at this moment, with her eyes closed, her brows slightly wrinkled, and there was a little sweat on her hairline and forehead.It was probably because the weather was too hot, or Ning Er had some kind of nightmare, so he slept so restlessly.

Seeing this, Shen Junfu took off a white jade ornament hanging around his neck, and pressed it under Ning Er's pillow.That jade can soothe the mind, and sure enough, Ning Er's frown slowly relaxed.

Shen Junfu put all the juggling gadgets he brought on the desk, and Ning Er would be able to see them at a glance when he woke up.After putting away the things, Shen Junfu turned around to leave, but couldn't help but look back at Ning Er.Xindao: This thought of love really entangles people.After thinking about it, he looked away, walked a few steps and couldn't help turning his head again, and finally Shen Junfu thought: Forget it, so what the bondage.

So he pretended to be serious about facing Ning Er's unfinished post, as for Lin's handwriting, it didn't matter anymore.

When Ning Er woke up, it was Shen's time, and he was wondering why he had slept for so long, when he caught a glimpse of a cloth bag on the desk.Looking out the window, Shen Junfu was drying books in the yard.

Shen Junfu must have released the cloth bag, but why did he come back so early.

Ning Er stepped forward and opened the cloth bag, which contained a scroll.

Ning Er slowly unfolded the scroll, and a vivid kingfisher appeared on the painting paper, standing on a branch of peach blossoms.The feathers of the kingfisher are fully visible, the colors are gorgeous, the expression is high, and it is lifelike.

Drawing paper is also different from ordinary paper. It has no texture to the touch, and it doesn't seem to be made by papermaking.

Ning Er couldn't help admiring repeatedly, although this painting skill is not very superb, it is better than a strange character, which is really rare.

Shen Junfu walked over to the study room, Ning Er went up to meet him and asked, "Why did you come back so soon today? And where did you get this painting from?"

Shen Junfu said: "When I went there, the storm had calmed down, and the painting was bought in a neighboring county."

Ning Er asked again: "Then what is the origin of this painting? I have never seen the paper and paint before."

Shen Junfu explained as he walked: "It is said that this is a Tongcao painting, and the painting paper is the core of Tongcao peeled off with a sharp knife. The source of the pigment is no longer available. I only heard that it came from the Western Sea Kingdom."

Ning Er suddenly realized, "So that's how it is."

Shen Junfu looked at Ning Er who was looking down at the painting, and said calmly: "Today is the last day in Qiqiao City, let me take you out."

Ning Er was stunned for a moment, then looked up in surprise: "Can I go out?"

Seeing that Ning Yi was so happy, Shen Junfu smiled and nodded.

Today is the last day of Qiqiao City, and the market is only three miles away from Fengxi Courtyard. When the two of them got ready, it was almost dusk.Shen Junfu took out a red umbrella for Ning Er to hold, but Ning Er didn't ask any further questions.

Fengxi Courtyard is built on the mountainside, and you have to go down a small road.There are quiet pine forests on both sides of the road, and woodcutters carry firewood on their backs and walk across the mountain, singing folk songs.Occasionally, there were a few tree roots across the road, and squirrels ran past the grass, making rustling noises.

Ning Er and Shen Junfu walked forward side by side. It has been two years since they saw the scenery outside, and Ning Er felt a lot of emotion in his heart.

The sun was sinking gradually, and it had reached the top of the pine tree.The two walked slowly, and when they arrived at the market, it was completely dark.