Chapter 109 Scholar
"I wonder if you are?" The person in the room did not open the door, but stood up and walked to the door, asking carefully.
Zhang Heyan could feel that the other party seemed to have picked up a heavy object, and he squatted carefully by the wall, but his body was a little weak, he was a little unstable, and he made a collision sound.
"I am a Taoist priest who is walking around the world. Because it is late and there is nowhere to rest, I happened to encounter a light here, so I'm here to disturb you." Zhang Heyan said, his voice was clear, but he didn't feel unnatural.
"I don't know what sutra I recited during morning class on weekdays?" The voice from the wooden house came again, and it seemed that I still didn't believe it.
"Of course, you need to recite the eight great mantras in the morning class, but if you say the scriptures, the Grand Lord of the Supreme One will say the Sutra of Constant Purity and Quietness." Zhang Heyan replied, just because the other party seemed to have put down the precepts in his heart, he slowly breathed a sigh of relief, dropped the heavy object in his hand, and pushed open the door bit by bit.
The one who opened the door was a pretty thin scholar. He bowed a little apologetically, "The young master lives here alone, and there are many thieves invading him on weekdays. This problem is due to the next time. I hope the Taoist priest will not be surprised."
Zhang Heyan smiled and said, "It is best to be careful when going out. What the layman said is right, so I will naturally understand it."
"Come in quickly. Although the place is small, there is a side room for the Taoist priest to rest. The Taoist priest has been on a long journey and is exhausted by the boat and car. "The scholar said, and quickly opened the door, revealing this small house that looked small but quiet.
"Okay, I'm disturbing this." Zhang Heyan said, and walked into the room with his body sideways. The scholar then poked his head out, glanced twice, carefully closed the door, brought the door bolt, and then put the heavy object he had just raised on it and pressed the door head.
"Can the Taoist priest drink some water? There is still a little hot water here." The scholar poured out a cup of hot water from the kettle beside him, and his face was a little shy. "The family is poor and there is no tea for the Taoist priest to drink."
Zhang Heyan waved his hand, "I was just disturbing me. If I still have to spend money on my husband, it would be a sin. Just a cup of hot water."
The scholar's teapot was placed at his feet, and there were some black charcoal fires there. Well, in the corner was a small stove made of bricks, with a fire emitting on it, which just kept the kettle warm all the time, but not too boiling.
At a glance, you can tell that this thing was built by himself. It was rough and simple, but it was indeed very useful. It seems that he was right, not a rich man.
No wonder he was able to survive in such a place. I guess even the thieves and robbers didn't want to steal him, a really poor young scholar. Maybe after robbing him a few times, they would leave him some money for food.
What's more, he is a person who reads the books of sages after all. For those who have never read books, a scholar will eventually get a little respect here. This is actually a kind of awe of those who have not read books for readers.
"I am not a good student and I am not a good teacher. My name is Ouyang Shiyi. If Taoist Master wants to, he can just call me Ouyang." The scholar said, and had already handed over the teacup and closed the books on his desk.
"Scholars must not be broad-minded and resolute, and they have a long way to go!" Zhang Heyan said, "Brother Ouyang has a good elder!"
Ouyang Shiyi smiled and said, "It was the name my father gave me, which is also something I have few things to be proud of in my life."
Zhang Heyan nodded, "I am the only one who is Zhang, and the name of him is Heyan."
"It turned out to be Master Zhang, I've been greeted." Ouyang Shiyi said, bowing his hand, and it was obvious that it was a very good thing, not an ordinary passerby who even saw monks and Taoists folded their hands together.
Zhang Heyan had also seen such a person before. When he came up, he said he believed in the Heavenly Lord. However, he was not very easy to have an attack, so he had to bow his hand awkwardly and correct the other person's posture.
However, this kind of person generally does not listen to him, but instead looks at him with a very strange look, as if he thinks he is an inauthentic Taoist priest.
He hurried to the room inside. He also divided the small wooden bed into an inner room, which was filled with a small wooden bed, but at this time it was filled with all kinds of books and miscellaneous items.
"Master, don't blame me. I usually sleep in the study, so the traitor's lounge is gradually abandoned. Today, the Taoist priest comes and I will clean up the place for you to live in. Please don't be surprised."
This scholar's etiquette is indeed very good, and it makes people feel disgusted. Although his clothes are old, they are unexpectedly clean. Although his face is a little thin and pale, there is no sign of malnutrition. It seems that he can support himself.
Zhang Heyan nodded with a smile, "It's enough to have a rest place. Brother Ouyang doesn't need to worry so much. I'll clean up here, but it's just a night."
"No, a gentleman treats people with sincerity, and you must not be careless. Since Master Zhang comes, he will be a guest. He should treat him well!" He said, and soon packed up some books and miscellaneous items on the bed and put them in the cabinet next to him. He was not very fast, but he was very organized and looked very comfortable.
Zhang Heyan didn't speak, and he admired the scholar very much. Although the other party's speech was half-literary, it was not pedantic. He was more like a real scholar who was well-educated and had a very good teacher.
"It's getting late, so please ask the Taoist priest to have a good rest. The humble house is simple. I can't give the Taoist priest better conditions. I'm sorry!" Ouyang Shiyi said, and after saying this sincerely, he had to close the door.
Zhang Heyan stopped him instead, "Brother Ouyang doesn't have to do this. I am not a villain, so why should I face it with this expression? With Brother Ouyang's knowledge, I will surely become successful soon and leaps into the dragon gate!"
"The meaning of becoming a prosperous person has existed in ancient and modern times. What does it mean to jump into the dragon gate? What should we explain it?" Ouyang Shiyi asked, his eyes full of desire for knowledge.
Zhang Heyan covered his mouth. He had many verses and allusions that did not belong to this world. He said it for a while, but it was not surprising. However, it would be better not to explain too much at this time, otherwise he would really not be able to rest.
"As for this sentence, if Brother Ouyang knew about it, I will explain it to you in detail until tomorrow. As for the current words..." Zhang Heyan pointed to the light outside.
"Oh, it's really late. The Taoist priest has a good rest, so the young student won't disturb him." Ouyang Shiyi said, closing the door gently...
Chapter completed!