Seeing that Zixuan was fine, Gu Liufang was relieved. He reached out to take off his mask and said with a smile, "My name is Gu Liufang. Have you asked the girl for her name yet?"
Zixuan blankly took off her mask and said, "My name is Zixuan."
"Miss Zixuan, the story you told just now is so good."
"Really? I think so too." Zixuan smiled.
Just then the saint aunt rushed over.
"Zixuan, why did you come here?" the saint said.
However, seeing that there were outsiders present, she still saved some face for Zixuan and said nothing more.
"Sir, what is this?" Saint Aunt looked at Gu Liufang and asked.
"Shenggu, his name is Gu Liufang, my new friend." Zixuan introduced.
......
"From the accent of the gentleman, it seems that he is not from Miaojiang, but from the Central Plains?" the saint asked tentatively.
Gu Liufang replied respectfully: "It is true. Liufang lives in the Xuandao Temple in Chang'an and practices Taoism. This time he came to Nanzhao Kingdom because the master was invited by the king to come to collect information. He will return to Chang'an in a few days. ”
The Holy Aunt was relieved when he heard this, but he still asked: "Sir, you are young and promising. I wonder how you will settle your wife and children at home?"
Gu Liufang smiled and said: "Liufang is nineteen years old this year and has not yet started a family. How can he have a wife and children? Moreover, Liufang plans to become a monk and devote himself to the study of Taoism."
At this time, Zixuan said: "So you are nineteen, and I am only sixteen."
"By the way, holy lady, what does it mean to become a monk?"
The holy aunt put down her guard and answered as she walked forward: "A monk refers to a person who wholeheartedly seeks the Tao and no longer has a family."
"Ah." Zixuan said in surprise.
.......
The next morning, Zixuan came quietly and found Gu Liufang to hang out with him.
They sat on the lawn and watched their peers dancing happily.
Zixuan pulled Gu Liufang to dance with him.
At the lantern festival a few days later, they sat in the corridor hung with red lanterns and ate spicy food.
Zixuan watched Gu Liufang frowning, but she kept saying it was delicious and laughed heartily.
They watched the sunset together.
Zixuan suddenly asked: "Liu Fang, do you think the sunset here is more beautiful, or the sunset in Chang'an?"
Gu Liufang shook his head and said: "They are all beautiful, with different beauties. What I like most in Chang'an is the sunset in Nanshan. Listening to the sound of the evening drum and watching the sunset, I will admire the mystery of all things. place.”
"That's right, I also want to visit Chang'an." Zixuan replied.
"There will be a chance, Zixuan, do you like the Book of Songs? How about I hand-copy it for you?" Gu Liufang asked.
"Ah, but I don't know Chinese characters." Zixuan said.
"It doesn't matter, I'll read it to you." Gu Liufang smiled.
In this way, the two came to the edge of the lake, sat on the rocks and talked about the Book of Songs.
"Jian Jia Cang Cang." Gu Liufang taught.
"Jian Jia Cang Cang." Zixuan learned.
"White dew is frost."
"White dew is like frost." They talked to each other and got along very harmoniously.
"The jianjia is green and the white dew is frost. The so-called beauty is on the side of the water..."
.......
In the Inn of the Past.
Tang Xuejian couldn't help but sigh after seeing this scene: "Mr. Xu, Daxia Xu and Miss Zixuan are a good match."
Liu Zhiheng nodded. He did not explain that the person was actually Gu Liufang, because he knew it was meaningless and the outcome was already doomed.
Then read on...
A few days later, the seminar ended.
Gu Liufang and Zixuan walked by the lake together.
But today, Gu Liufang seemed a little hesitant.
Zixuan didn't think so much. She squinted her big eyes and asked with a smile: "Liu Fang, did you win the argument at the discussion meeting?"
After a while, Gu Liufang finally said: "Zixuan, Taoism is just about discussing Tao and righteousness, not a quarrel."
After a while, Gu Liufang said: "The discussion meeting is over. Master and his companions have started to pack their luggage."
Although Gu Liufang didn't say clearly that she was leaving, Zixuan understood what she meant and she stared with her big beautiful eyes.
Gu Liufang looked at it full of moisture and said angrily: "Gu Liufang, I hate you."
"Hey, Zixuan." Gu Liufang stretched out her hand and finally put it down.
How dare you mislead a beautiful woman with the breeze on your sleeves? Forget it.
.......
The next day, Gu Liufang followed her master and her brothers carried their luggage and prepared to return to Chang'an.
However, not far away, Zixuan broke in.
She stopped the returning troops and said softly: "Gu Liufang, please come out."
When the accompanying guards were about to drive Zixuan away, Gu Liufang walked out of the crowd, stood in front of them and said, "Zixuan, why are you here?"
After saying that, he turned around and looked at Master and fellow Taoists and said: "Master, seniors, this girl is indeed here to see me. Why don't you leave first and come over after I explain the matter."
As the eldest brother of Xuan Taoist Temple, Gu Liufang is proficient in Taoism, and his advice is still valuable.
So they took the first step.
Seeing them leaving, Zixuan pulled Gu Liufang aside.
"Liu Fang, I have something to tell you."
Looking at Zixuan, Gu Liufang couldn't help but put away the accusing words in her mouth and asked: "What words?"
"Gu Liufang, I like you, please marry me." Zixuan boldly expressed her feelings.
Gu Liufang was stunned when he heard this, then he shook his head and said: "Zixuan, don't be joking. Liufang wants to inherit the master's mantle when he goes back this time, and he has benefited a lot from this discussion. He will write a book when he goes back." through."
"I don't understand Taoism. If you are willing to marry me, don't become a monk." Zixuan mustered up her last bit of courage and said.
Gu Liufang still shook his head and said: "You are too young and don't understand feelings. There are too many variables in life. I can't bet on you."
"No, I understand, I just like you." Zixuan affirmed.
However, she did not get a response from Gu Liufang because Gu Liufang still had concerns.
At this moment, Zixuan suddenly said angrily: "Gu Liufang, you are a coward. You clearly like someone but don't dare to say it. I hate you."
After saying that, Zixuan rushed to the railing on the side of the mountain.
She shouted loudly: "Gu Liufang, I like you."
"Gu Liufang, I like you."
......
Gu Liufang walked to Zixuan and said solemnly: "Zixuan, have you really thought about it?"
Zixuan happily turned around and said, "Of course."
"Okay, let's make a three-year agreement. After three years, if your heart doesn't change, I will marry you." Gu Liufang affirmed.
"Okay, in three years, when I grow up, I can leave Saint Aunt and walk into Chang'an, right at the foot of Nanshan Mountain, waiting for you to marry me." Zixuan said longingly.
When Gu Liufang heard this, her heart was filled with sweetness.
He took out the mask he was wearing when they met from his luggage, handed it to Zixuan and said, "This is my token. After three years, if my heart does not change, I will marry you."
"Yes." Zixuan took the mask and smiled brightly.
At this time, she suddenly pecked Gu Liufang on the cheek, then ran away with a smile.
Gu Liufang was left alone, touching her cheek with a silly smile on her face.
.......
Zi Xuan
