Liaozhai Story: Taoists and Honey Tricks

■ This story is translated from Qing Pu Songling's Strange Tales from a Lonely Studio.

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There was a scholar named Han, who was born in a big family and was hospitable. There is a Xu in the same village who often goes to Han's house to drink.

At a banquet for guests, a Taoist priest came to the door with a clay bowl. His family threw him money, but he didn't accept it, and he didn't leave. The family was very angry, so they walked away and ignored him, leaving the Taoist priest alone to knock on the pottery bowl in the yard.

Han Sheng kept hearing the knock on the door in the yard, so he called his family to ask, and the family explained what had happened. But words haven't say that finish, just see Taoist strode in, Han Sheng asked him to sit down. The Taoist priest raised his hand slightly to the host and guest and sat down.

After taking a seat, Han Sheng inquired about the origin of the Taoist priest, only to know that he lived in a ruined temple at the east end of the village. Han Sheng asked, "When did that Taoist live in Dongguan? I don't know. I really lost the friendship of the landlord! "

The Taoist replied, "Being original is a savage wandering around. I have just arrived here and have little contact with people. I heard that Han Jushi was generous and hospitable, and he came to ask for a drink. "

Han Sheng then raised his glass, and the Taoist priest drank it happily.

At this time, fellow villager Xu saw that the Taoist priest was in rags and arrogant, looked down on him and was not very polite to him. Han Sheng treats him like a river's lake eater.

The Taoist priest drank more than twenty glasses of wine in a row before leaving.

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From then on, every time Han Sheng entertained guests, Taoist priests followed, eating whenever they saw food and drinking whenever they saw wine. Han Sheng is getting impatient with his frequent patronage.

Once drinking, Xu sneered: "The Taoist often comes, why don't you go back to the East Palace?"

Taoist laughed: "Being original is the same as you: nothing, just a mouth on your shoulder!" " "

Xu was too ashamed to speak. The Taoist priest added, "Having said that, in fact, I have already made a sincere appointment, and I will try my best to prepare wine and food as a reward!"

After drinking, the Taoist priest said, "Please come to the club at noon tomorrow."

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The next day, Han and Xu were invited to the ruined temple in the east of the village for a banquet, but they suspected that the Taoist priest had not prepared the banquet. Walking, they saw the Taoist priest waiting for them on the road, so the three of them walked and chatted, and soon they arrived at the temple.

Entering the temple gate, you can see that the whole courtyard is brand-new, and the eaves gallery and pavilions are continuous. They were very surprised and asked, "I haven't been here for a long time. When was it built? " The Taoist replied, "Just finished."

As soon as I entered the hall, it was full of carved beams and painted buildings, and the furnishings were gorgeous everywhere, even compared with aristocratic families. The two of them immediately stood in awe.

No sooner had we sat down than a beautiful boy of fifteen or sixteen poured wine and served food. Everyone is wearing red shoes. The dining tables are delicious, and the dishes are extremely luxurious and rich.

Serve fruit after dinner. I can't name all kinds of strange fruits. These fruits are packed in vessels made of crystal jade. These utensils are crystal clear, and the light emitted is reflected on chairs and couches. He also used a glass lamp to hold wine, which was more than a foot in diameter.

"Call the Stone Sisters," said the Taoist. Not long after the waiter went out, he saw two beautiful women come in: one was slim as a weak willow, and the other was a little short and young. Both of them are charming.

The Taoist priest then asked the two of them to sing to persuade wine to entertain. The younger one began to clap his hands and sing, and the higher one played the flute accompaniment, and the whole room suddenly became clear, and the sound was lingering.

After singing, the Taoist priest ordered someone to pour wine and continue to promote drinking. He turned to the second daughter and asked, "Beauty hasn't danced for a long time, but can she dance today?"

As soon as the voice fell, several waiters laid carpets beside the banquet, and the two beauties danced relative to each other, only to see the long clothes blowing wildly and the incense dust scattered. After the dance, they leaned against the painting screen to rest, and they were a little relieved.

Han and Xu are drunk with excitement. At this time, the Taoist priest stood up and said, "Please help yourself. I'll take a break and come back later. "

After that, he left and saw a mother-of-pearl bed under the south wall. Two beautiful women began to lay brocade mattresses to help the Taoist priest fall asleep. The Taoist priest conveniently dragged the tall man into his arms to sleep and ordered the young man to stand by and tickle him.

Han and Xu were very angry when they saw it. Xu shouted, "Taoist priests must not be rude!" " "He said, then come forward to stop, Taoist hurriedly got up and avoided.

At this time, Xu saw Youmei still standing by the bed, so he carried her to the bed in the north, and finally lay down with her in his arms.

Seeing that the beauty on the mother-of-pearl bed was still lying, Xu said to Han, "Why are you so pedantic?" Han went straight to the front of the snail bed and wanted to make out with the snail. Unexpectedly, the snail was asleep and didn't turn around, so he went to sleep with the snail.

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After dawn, two people wake up. At this time, Han felt that the beauty in her arms was as cold as ice. When she opened her eyes, she turned out to be lying on a mossy stone step with a feldspar on it.

I quickly looked at Xu and found that Xu had not woken up. I saw him sleeping in the toilet with a stone on his head, so I quickly kicked him up.

They looked at each other in surprise and looked around: the yard was full of weeds and there were only two broken houses.