Chapter 170 Yuzhen Taoist Temple(1/2)
In two lifetimes, he has gone through countless red and pink formations, and many loves have been perfectly avoided by Gu Qing.
Zhang Huaijin’s paragraph is no exception.
Gu Qing was slow to respond to feelings and didn't understand why Zhang Huaijin behaved like this today. He acted as if he was possessed and was pretentious, but it did not affect Gu Qing's ability to escape this love perfectly.
After being refused by Gu Qing to go to the Princess Taoist Temple, Zhang Huaijin has been depressed, hanging her head and wandering listlessly with Gu Qing. The Dongshi delicacies that used to make her excited can no longer stimulate her emotions today.
When he thought that Gu Qing would soon be traveling with Princess Wanchun, and that they might spend time together in the Taoist temple, Zhang Huaijin felt a wave of discomfort in his heart, as if a toy that originally belonged to him had been snatched away by someone else.
The two of them walked on the street, Zhang Huaijinxiu followed behind dejectedly, and Gu Qing walked in front while looking left and right.
Gu Qing's attention was entirely focused on the delicious food on the roadside.
In fact, there wasn’t much gourmet food these days. The main cooking methods were steaming, roasting, and boiling, and there were very few types of food. Many of the things that became popular on the streets in later generations have not yet appeared here. They are still grown in the Americas or Africa.
, waiting for the colonists to bring their seeds back.
Gu Qing secretly decided that after taking power in the future, he must build a fleet to go to sea. He must get high-yield foods such as potatoes and corn back, and get some chili seeds by the way so that he can have a soulful hot pot meal.
There was too little food, and Gu Qing only paid attention to meat. He was surprised to find that there was a barbecue stall on the streets of Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty. The grill was relatively rough, with charcoal in a large pottery urn and a long, thick iron rod threaded through it.
Half of the sheep was roasted on the fire. The green-eyed barbarians dressed in strange costumes kept sprinkling mysterious spices on the sheep. After the sheep was roasted, they were put on a large tray and divided into pieces with daggers.
corpse.
Gu Qing's eyes suddenly lit up, what a good thing! I finally found the memories of my past life, I must pay it a visit.
Without hesitation, he took Zhang Huaijin's hand and Gu Qing said excitedly: "Let's go, my second brother will take you to some delicious and spicy food."
Zhang Huaijin's hand was suddenly held by him, and he couldn't help being stunned, and then blushed: "Brother Gu, in public..."
Gu Qing was stunned, and immediately let go of her hand, pulled her sleeve and wiped her hands, saying in a deep voice: "Third brother, please be more serious."
"Oh..." Zhang Huaijin's mood hit rock bottom again.
The two sat down at the barbecue stall, and Gu Qing ordered half a sheep. Because the scene was so familiar, the fast-talking Gu Qing couldn't help but order another box of cold beer. Seeing the blank look in the waiter's eyes, Gu Qing had to change his mind and order grape wine, a foreigner.
Seeing that Gu Qing and Zhang Huaijin were well-dressed, they didn't dare to offend them, so they laughed and talked about their small business, only selling barbecue and not wine.
Gu Qing is not disappointed. Most of the problems in the world can be solved with money.
After a handful of copper coins were slapped on the table, the waiter happily ran to the restaurant across the street to help him buy drinks.
The taste of the grape wine is not very good, it tastes like juice, and the wine is very turbid. The important thing is that it does not add ice. These days, only the rich and powerful officials have ice cellars. If Gu Qing wants to take a sip of ice grape wine, he can only go
You can check it out at Zhang Jiuzhang or Li Guangbi's house, and maybe also at Li Twelve Niang's house.
He took out the dagger in his pocket and carefully cut off a piece of the roasted golden and crispy mutton. Gu Qing took a bite, and his taste buds seemed to be exploded. He didn't know what spices were used. The smell of mutton and spices were combined together, and the taste seemed to be no worse than in his previous life.
BBQ stall.
Zhang Huaijin stared at the dagger in Gu Qing's hand. Gu Qing rarely took out this dagger and kept it in his arms. After all, there were not many opportunities to use it.
"Did you make your dagger yourself or was it given to you by someone else?" Zhang Huaijin asked, staring at the dagger.
Gu Qing glanced at it and held it in the southwest direction with reverence: "Of course it was given by our eldest brother."
I heard that it was given by my sister Zhang Huaiyu. Zhang Huaijin pursed his lips and said, "Oh."
"What are you doing standing around? Eat quickly. Third brother, we have discovered a treasure today. This barbecue restaurant is really good. We will come here often in the future." Gu Qing chewed the meat and drank another bowl of wine. The poor quality wine made Gu Qing
He frowned, then added: "Next time we will bring our own wine. Do you have an ice cellar at home?"
"have……"
"Next time I go to buy good wine, you bring ice cubes from home, and we come here to have a good time." Gu Qing said with a satisfied smile. For some reason, he was in a particularly good mood when eating meat.
Seeing that Gu Qing's mouth was dripping with oil as he ate, Zhang Huaijin finally forgot about the blow of being frustrated in love, and started eating too. A mouthful of roast meat entered his mouth. Zhang Huaijin's eyes lit up, and he puffed up his cheeks and kept making humming sounds. Apparently he was very satisfied with the taste.
"Second brother, I want to drink too!" Zhang Huaijin stretched out his hand towards Gu Qing.
"Go away! Little girl, why don't you drink wine? Don't learn how to do it!" Gu Qing refused rudely.
Zhang Huaijin said angrily: "I also drink at home, and even drink with the Second Ancestor. I drink a lot!"
Gu Qing firmly refused: "No matter how drunk you are, you are not allowed to drink."
Zhang Huaijin was behaving strangely today. If Gu Qing lets her drink again, I don't know what crazy things she will do, so Gu Qing must nip the trouble in the cradle.
Zhang Huaijin snorted angrily and buried himself in eating mutton. It was even uglier than Gu Qing's, and the ladylike persona he pretended just now completely collapsed.
The fighting ability of the two people is not bad, and it didn't take long for half of the sheep to be fucked by the two of them.
Zhang Huaijin couldn't eat anymore. He held his chin and watched Gu Qing eating meat and drinking. After watching it for a long time, Zhang Huaijin suddenly said: "Second brother, do you believe that men and women fall in love at first sight?"
Gu Qing slowly took a sip of wine and said, "I don't believe it."
"Why?"
"Love at first sight, to put it more awkwardly, is called 'love at first sight'. When a man and a woman meet for the first time, they don't know anything about the other person's character, personality, or virtues. They feel that they like her just based on their appearance. This is
It is a behavior that is extremely irresponsible for one's own life. It is purely caused by the lustful impulses of men and women. Most people who fall in love at first sight will regret it after sleeping together. To be able to grow old together, it really depends on the accumulation of ancestors.
"
Zhang Huaijin was stunned. Something that was originally beautiful and full of romantic charm turned out to be so unpalatable when it came out of Gu Qing's mouth.
Is this guy the devil?
"Then do you believe that love will last for a long time?"
Gu Qing took another sip of wine and said slowly: "It depends on how long it lasts. Couples who pat their butts and know to change positions will indeed take a long time to have such a tacit understanding. But this cannot be called 'love grows over time',
At most, it can only lead to a tacit understanding over time."
Zhang Huaijin opened his eyes in confusion:???
Gu Qing turned his head and looked her up and down: "What's going on with you today? Why are you so entangled in the little love between men and women? This is wrong. You and I should have a broader mind and dedicate our limited love to the working people all over the world.
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Zhang Huaijin:???
Rubbing his forehead in pain, Zhang Huaijin said sadly: "Second brother, my head hurts so much now. Don't stop me, or I'll fall out with you."
After saying this, Zhang Huaijin snatched Gu Qing's wine jar with his hands, raised his head and took a sip of wine.
Gu Qing shook his head and sighed: "If you are stubborn, I will come to Chang'an and ask her to enlighten you."
After eating and drinking, Zhang Huaijin was still unhappy, but Gu Qing was in a good mood. Eating meat is indeed something that can sublimate the soul.
After sending Zhang Huaijin to the door of Zhang Mansion, Gu Qing was about to say goodbye to her, but Zhang Huaijin suddenly grabbed the corner of his clothes. Gu Qing turned around, only to see Zhang Huaijin looking at him pitifully, with innocent and cute eyes.
"Second brother, when you go to the princess's Taoist temple, you must be as safe as jade, lock the door at night, and don't be deceived by other women's flattery..."
Gu Qing looked cold and arrogant: "With my skills, no one should be able to deceive me. Third brother, don't worry, when the second brother returns, his body will still be ice-clean."
Zhang Huaijin then thought about it and thought that Gu Qing's rank was indeed very powerful. He had few enemies in the world, so what about Her Royal Highness? Unless he tied his hands and feet to the door panel, it would be difficult for the princess to succeed. So Zhang Huaijin then
Feeling a little relieved.
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Two days later, Gu Qing got on the carriage and went with Princess Wanchun to the Turin Taoist Temple of Princess Yuzhen.
Along the way, Gu Qing and Princess Wanchun didn't have much interaction. The princess's carriage was a bit intimidating. There were Yulin guards at the front and back, and countless eunuchs and maidens accompanied them. In comparison, Gu Qing's carriage looked extremely crude and shabby.
, following the princess's guard of honor like a hyena picking up bargains behind a pride of lions, the scene was very sad at one point.
The Turin Taoist Temple was originally located in Luoyang. After Kaiyuan, Li Longji missed his sister, so Princess Yuzhen built another Turin Taoist Temple at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain. Princess Yuzhen rarely entered Chang'an City, and spent most of her time cultivating herself in the Taoist temple, with
The talented men and women of the Tang Dynasty had banquets, sang and danced, talked about poetry, and had affairs with many talented men, including the famous Li Bai and Wang Wei.
This is what Princess Yuzhen lived called life.
According to unofficial records, the relationship between Li Bai and Wang Wei was very bad, almost incompatible. The reason may have something to do with Princess Yuzhen.
The carriage traveled for most of the day and stopped in front of a large Taoist temple at the foot of Zhongnan Mountain. It was already a mountain trail and the carriage could not go up, so one had to walk.
Gu Qing got off the carriage and found Princess Wanchun wearing a simple black palace dress, standing not far away with a smile and looking at him.
Gu Qing's heart was shaken. In his straight male aesthetics, in terms of appearance, Princess Wanchun should be the most beautiful woman in the world after Yang Guifei, especially her mixed-race appearance, which adds a bit of exotic charm.
"Gu Qing, this is the Taoist temple. The aunt is easy-going and hospitable. You don't have to be rigid after entering the Taoist temple. You can just be casual. What the aunt likes most is that the talented people are wild and uninhibited in her Taoist temple. So,
Indulge yourself in poetry and prose among the mountains and rivers." Princess Wanchun warned with a smile.
Gu Qing bowed his head and saluted: "Yes, thank you for the heads up, Princess, I will definitely not see anyone outside."
Princess Wanchun covered her mouth and giggled: "What you said is already obvious. Taoist temples are not as good as Chang'an City. Don't worry about red tape. Don't talk about the word 'thank you' casually."
Looking up at the Taoist temple not far away, Princess Wanchun said: "Let's go, follow me in. Things are going on in Chang'an. Gu Qing, you can rest in the Taoist temple for a while. The imperial aunt values your literary talent very much. In her
In the Taoist temple, you will be treated as a distinguished guest."
The Yu Linwei moved forward to clear the way. Princess Wanchun and Gu Qing walked toward the Taoist temple. Gu Qing's pace slowed down a bit, faintly lagging behind Princess Wanchun. Princess Wanchun slowed down several times to walk side by side with Gu Qing, but
Gu Qing was slower than her, and the two of them kept a shoulder's distance. Princess Wanchun had no choice but to look at him bitterly, then quickened her pace and walked away alone.
Gu Qing smiled. He couldn't take the princess's words that she didn't need to see outsiders seriously. The Taoist temple belonged to Princess Yuzhen. No matter what status the princess had or where she was, there were rules after all. How could she not see outsiders?
In history, there was a man named Yang Xiu who was very private. He was regarded as a wild and uninhibited celebrity. He not only stole Prime Minister Cao's cakes, but also played tricks on him many times. In the end, Prime Minister Cao did not let him go outside and chopped him up with a knife.
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To be continued...