Poor Lady Chapter 27: Wood vine and star fruit vine

"Young master, are you coming back now?" The nurse stepped forward and asked.

"Well, today I'm mainly here for the apprenticeship ceremony." Qi Surong was about to get into the carriage, but suddenly changed his mind and said, "It's still early, let's go back."

She told the coachman to leave, and she walked along the street with the nurse.

Passing through the intersection, I suddenly heard the sound of horseshoes coming from the right.

"Be careful!" Qi Surong was yanked by the guard and pulled behind her.

"Woo!" With a loud shout, the horse's hooves were raised, and the knight pulled the reins in time, and stopped in front of the two of them.

Qi Surong looked up, and saw a young man in his twenties sitting on a horse, with his sleeves flying and his eyes piercing.

Qi Surong was slightly taken aback, how could it be such a coincidence? I only received a New Year gift from him two days ago, but I met him today.

The person in front of him is Feng Zhan, whom he hasn't seen for two years.

Feng Zhan jumped off the horse, cupped his fists and said, "I'm sorry, I almost bumped into the two of you, is there any serious problem?"

Seeing that he was well dressed, the nursing home couldn't reprimand him, so he had to step aside and let out the young master behind him.

Feng Zhan looked over, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. The young man in front of him looks familiar.

"Young master, why are you galloping so fast on the street? What should you do if you bump into someone?" Qi Surong scolded. She saw that Feng Zhan had a bit of anger in his brows and eyes, and he was obviously in a bad mood, otherwise, with his temperament, he wouldn't be acting like this on the street.

"Young master taught me to be reckless." Feng Zhan was slightly disappointed when he heard the young man's slightly damaged voice. Doctor?"

"No need." Qi Surong said with a smile, "Young master seems to be full of worries and anger is hard to dissipate. You should relieve it in time to avoid depression in your heart."

"Thank you for your concern, young master." Feng Zhan replied absently.

When Qi Surong saw this, it was inconvenient to say more, and he was about to say goodbye and leave.

"Please wait a moment." Feng Zhan called her, "I bumped into the young master, can I buy the young master a glass of water and wine, as an apology?"

Qi Surong was about to refuse, but after thinking about it, she nodded and agreed.

The two came to a restaurant and went up to the second floor, while Nursing Yuan drank tea and waited alone on the first floor.

He said he was going to invite Qi Surong to drink a glass of water and wine, but after Feng Zhan ordered the food and wine, he just drank on his own, as if he forgot that there was another person beside him.

Qi Surong is a bit strange, Feng Zhan used to be good at dancing with long sleeves, cheerful temperament, curious about skills, and extremely talented in language and communication, that's why he was appointed by the emperor as an envoy. What is going on now? Having trouble?

She asked: "What's on your mind?"

"At that time, I was a flower appreciator, but now there is no one who checks it." Feng Zhan whispered.

Qi Surong understands that after two years of return, things are different. Many former friends were implicated by last year's investigation.

"Bang!" Feng Zhan slammed his fist on the table and said angrily, "It's amazing, the imperial court really did an amazing job this time!"

Qi Surong's eyebrows trembled slightly, for fear that he would say something outrageous.

He just randomly brought a stranger to drink, is he just wanting to vomit bitterness? The problem is that this bitterness is not so easy to vomit.

She thought for a moment, and said, "My lord, have you ever heard of a plant called star fruit vine?"

Feng Zhan said, "This plant is produced in the Universiade. Few people in our country know about it. I didn't expect you to have heard of it."

Has she ever heard of it? In the previous life, Feng Zhan wrote three annals of scenery, namely plants, animals, and miraculous techniques. Star fruit vine is one of the "Flora".

"Flora" records the unique vegetables, fruits and exotic flowers and plants of various countries; "Annals of Animals" records various livestock and some special insects; .

These were all collected and arranged by Feng Zhan when he was on an envoy. It has played a vital role in the introduction of new technologies and the promotion of new crops. It can be said that the prosperity and development of Wei Kingdom in the future is closely related to these three records of Feng Zhan.

Qi Surong deliberately cited a foreign plant in order to attract Feng Zhan's attention.

Seeing his response, Qi Surong said again: "Young master, since you have heard of the star fruit vine, you should also know that it is a companion plant, and it is inseparable from the wood vine tree."

"Yes." Feng Zhan nodded, "Because of this, Wei Kingdom cannot introduce this kind of plant, because wood vines can only survive in Universiade."

"But a long time ago, most people didn't know the meaning of companionship." Qi Surong said slowly, "I've heard a story, there used to be a manor owner in the Universiade, his manor was full of wood and vine trees, Therefore, the star fruit vines are also very lush. He can harvest thousands of catties of wood vines every year, but he felt that the star fruit vines restricted the growth of the wood vines, so he cut off all the star fruit vines. In the second year, the wood vines really grew densely. He was overjoyed, thinking that this year would usher in a bumper harvest, but who knew that the wood and vine trees only bloomed but did not bear fruit, let alone a bumper harvest, even without a single formed fruit.

"The owner of the manor regretted it and realized the importance of star fruit vines, so he planted them again. However, the vine trees have grown too much, and the branches and leaves have taken up too much nutrients, and the fruits they bear after that are no longer there. It used to be rich and sweet. Although the star fruit vine seemed to limit the growth of the wood vine tree, it played a balancing role. The owner of the manor only cared about the short-term interests, which caused irreversible consequences. If he wants to recover, he may have to change his appearance. Start over."

"Young master has a lot of knowledge and knowledge, and I have never heard of this story." Feng Zhan gave Qi Surong a rather surprised look.

Qi Surong said with a smile: "I like to collect some folk stories, especially foreign knowledge. It's a pity that there are not many books introducing the scenery of other countries in Wei Kingdom. If someone can compile these into a book, it should be very popular."

Feng Zhan's eyes light up slightly, he has been on diplomatic missions all year round, so there is a lot to do in this matter.

Qi Surong smiled, clasped his fists and said: "It's getting late, thank you for your hospitality, young master, I will take my leave first, see you by fate."

Feng Zhan replied: "You're negligent, young master, please go ahead."

Feng Zhan was thinking about sorting out the books, so he didn't get up to see them off.

Qi Surong went downstairs alone, turned her head and looked upstairs again, then turned and left.

After chatting with the young man, Feng Zhan's original gloom was swept away.

He picked up the wine glass and drank it down. Just as he was about to refill it, he found that the wine glass opposite him was still full. The boy didn't move at all, as if he just came to sit with him just now.

Wait, does the story she just told have another meaning? Didn't it just simply unravel him? Feng Zhan was in doubt. Carefully recalling every word she said, I became more and more sure of the guess in my heart.

She may have seen her dissatisfaction with the imperial court. If the wooden vine tree in the story is compared to the imperial court, then the owner of the manor is the emperor, and the star fruit vine is the court minister. The emperor eliminated the seemingly dangerous hidden dangers in the court, but in fact it disrupted the balance.

"If he wants to regain his vitality, he may have to change his appearance and start from scratch."

This sentence came to mind, and Feng Zhan broke into a cold sweat, "Change a new look"? Is that what he understood?

Feng Zhan stood up suddenly, leaned on the railing and looked down, where was the figure of the boy?

Feng Zhan was secretly annoyed that he didn't even ask his name just now. He originally regarded this person as a passer-by who met by chance, but he didn't expect him to be so thoughtful and beautiful. A simple story not only relieved the depression in his heart, but also implied the situation in the court. It should not be underestimated!

After two years away, is any boy in the capital so powerful? Feng Zhan suddenly felt unable to keep up with the changes.

However, he is very courageous. I wonder if he is the young master of the He family?

The monthly Wendou is about to start, and he may also appear. Feng Zhan didn't intend to go, but out of curiosity about the boy, he decided to go anyway.

Feng Zhan checked out and left, his mood was already the same.

Before, when Feng Zhan's father saw that he heard about the emperor's investigation, he was very emotional and worried that he would do something wrong, so he took two days off for him.

Now that his mood has stabilized, Feng Zhan finished his leave the next day and returned to the court, keeping silent about the investigation.

The emperor ordered him to accompany foreign envoys to visit the capital.

Because right and wrong were just appointments, Feng Zhan went along with Liu Muhan and a few friends.

These people are all familiar with the capital, and they know the places of interest, places of interest, markets and alleys everywhere. Accompanied by them, the envoys will definitely have a good time

A group of people stopped and went, and unknowingly arrived at Lianshan Buddhist Temple.

This place has beautiful scenery and strong incense, and it is the place where many Liren poets must pass.

Feng Zhan led several envoys up the street, and said to Liu Muhan, "I heard that the old lady often comes here to pay respects to the Buddha."

"Yes." Liu Muhan smiled, "My mother stayed here for several months last year, and finally went home to recuperate for a few days. I'm afraid she will come here again in March this year."

"The old woman is such a pious person, she must have great blessings."

"Thank you." Liu Muhan smiled and said again, "By the way, when will you come to my house for a light meal? My little sister has admired you for a long time."

"Haha, it's really an honor for Feng to be favored by Ms. Liu." Feng Zhan didn't take it seriously, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "After this Wendou, I want to go and have a look."

"I didn't expect you to be interested in Xiaoxiao Wendou?"

"Maybe you will meet someone interesting."

"Oh?" Liu Muhan asked curiously, "Who can catch your eye, I want to see it too. Then I will go with you this time."

"Excellent."

Several people entered the temple, just in time for the bell to ring, echoing in the valley, full of ancient rhyme.

The golden Buddha sits upright in the temple, surrounded by sandalwood.

The foreign envoys seemed to be affected by this atmosphere, and their expressions became solemn.

The host came out to greet them, announced the dharma name, and personally took them to visit the ancient temple.

While accompanying him, Feng Zhan introduced the history of various Buddha statue inscriptions to foreign envoys.

At this moment, an envoy suddenly pointed to an object in the middle of an auditorium and said something?

Everyone looked in the direction he knew, and it turned out to be a pair of exquisite Buddha embroidery.