Peerless Tang Gate Jing Tiandouluo

Chapter 30: The Village!

Zhu Ziyang and Jiang Nannan walked into the old man’s home, only to find that the situation of this family was not very good.

The layout of the house is simple, one bedroom, one hall, a kitchen and dining room. The furnishings are very simple and very clean, except for tables, chairs and cabinets, there is only an old pendulum clock.

“Mother-in-law, what’s your last name? Are you the only one living in the house? Zhu Ziyang looked at the environment in the house, while Jiang Nannan said to the old man.

“The surname is Yang, and there is a little granddaughter, she is asleep. The old man replied, and she went to the cupboard and rummaged through something.

“What about your son and daughter-in-law? Not at home? Jiang Nannan asked subconsciously.

“The son died, and the daughter-in-law went with me. The old man said, his tone flat, as if he was saying something insignificant.

“Ah! When Jiang Nannan heard this, she couldn’t help but apologize and said, “I’m sorry, mother-in-law.” ”

“It’s okay, I’m used to it. The old man said, without a trace of mood swings on the old man’s face, like wood.

“Old woman, what’s the name of our village?” It doesn’t seem like many people? Seeing this, Zhu Ziyang changed the topic and asked.

“The guests don’t know that our village is called Zhang Yangzhuang, which is under the rule of Viscount Nordin of Hetian Town. The old man replied in a calm tone, “The people in the village have moved to other places.” ”

“Moved somewhere else? Jiang Nannan was puzzled, tilted his head, and said, “Why move away?” ”

“If you don’t move away, the children won’t be able to awaken the martial soul.” There was finally some emotion in the old man’s tone, a helplessness mixed with pain, struggle and despair, she said.

“Why? Jiang Nannan was puzzled and said, “Is there no Soul Master Association in Fran City?” ”

“The Soul Master Association needs to pay fifty gold soul coins to awaken the martial soul. The old man did not speak, Zhu Ziyang answered Jiang Nannan’s question, his face thoughtful, and said.

He didn’t say anything later, but Jiang Nannan was not stupid and had already understood. Fifty gold soul coins, for a family in such a small village, may be a lifetime savings.

Soul Master Association, after the collapse of the Martial Soul Hall, the empires were established, and it was used to take over all matters related to the Martial Soul Hall and the soul master, including the awakening of the Martial Soul. After ten thousand years, the soul master associations in various places have been controlled by nobles everywhere, which is undoubtedly bad news for ordinary people. Small Zhuangzi like Zhang Yangzhuang, I am afraid that there are countless more in the territory of the three major empires.

“What the guest said. The old man was silent for a moment and echoed, “When the old viscount was still alive, he would send down his gifts every year and send soul masters to each village to help the children awaken their martial souls for free. But now, I haven’t seen the soul master of the Viscount’s Mansion for more than ten years. ”

“Now, everyone who wants to awaken the martial soul and doesn’t want to sell himself to the Viscount’s Mansion has moved away. The rest of the village are some old guys who can’t walk, and some children who haven’t been able to awaken the martial soul, but how is it good…” The old man chattered, as if calling a chatterbox, and then, abruptly, “The old woman is verbose, the guest forgives.” ”

Zhu Ziyang and Jiang Nannan were silent.

He understands that this is the true portrayal of the lives of ordinary people in this era.

In this era, the matter of martial soul awakening was controlled by the imperial nobility, and if commoners wanted to awaken the martial soul, they either paid fifty gold soul coins to the Soul Master Association, and the soul master of the Soul Master Association carried out the Martial Soul Awakening, and the Soul Master Association existed in every city in the empire; Either sell themselves to the noble mansion and become the servants of the nobles, and each nobleman will awaken the martial soul for his own servants.

In addition to these two methods, some high-level soul masters also show kindness when they travel to the mainland, helping children passing by the village awaken their martial souls.

An aristocratic class like Hong Zhen, the city lord of Anyang City, is still rare after all.

This is an era of class solidification, and the only way out for the children of civilians is tightly blocked, and there are only two remaining gaps, but no one can still touch them.

Zhu Ziyang suddenly wanted to cry, sad in his heart, but he didn’t know where the sadness came from.

The old man took out a key from the cabinet, and then walked to the locked bedroom, and said in a low voice: “The guest will rest in this house tonight.” ”

“Hmm! You’re in trouble. Zhu Ziyang said, his face was expressionless, but his eyes were extremely deep, and he didn’t know what he was thinking.

“Guest, please come in. The old man opened the bedroom door, walked in with an oil lamp, and said to the two.

The two followed the old man into the bedroom, and saw that the layout of the bedroom was very festive, with a big red curtain hanging on the big red bed, and a swastika on the dresser at the end of the bed.

Such a scene made Jiang Nannan’s pretty face blush slightly.

“This is my son’s wedding room and stayed only one night and never came back. The old man lit a red candle and said to himself, “The two guests will take a break.” ”

“Okay, thank you. “Zhu Ziyang did not shirk, although he has a heart of compassion, he will not do hypocritical acts because of this.

“Wife, I won’t delay the rest of the two guests. The old man said, her attitude has always remained distant and awe-inspiring, obviously realizing the identity of Zhu Ziyang and the two.

“Good night mother-in-law. Jiang Nannan said subconsciously.

The old man exited the room, not forgetting to close the door.

“Let’s rest, and we’ll have to get up early tomorrow.” Zhu Ziyang said.

“Hmm! Jiang Nannan nodded, folded the futon on the bed, put it aside, and then took out the futon from the luggage and laid it out.

The two slept together.

One night without a word.

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The next day, early in the morning.

Zhu Ziyang and the two walked out of the door and found that the old man had also got up.

She was also followed by a timid little girl, who looked four or five years old, secretly looking at Zhu Ziyang and Jiang Nannan.

“Mother-in-law, get up so early! Jiang Nannan greeted with a smile, and then looked at the little girl, smiled and waved her hand, “She is your granddaughter, she looks so cute!” ”

“Old, shallow. The old man replied, hearing Jiang Nannan mention her granddaughter, her face showed affection, looked at the little girl next to her, and said, “Yes, Hello to the guests.” ”

“Hello. The little girl shouted weakly.

Jiang Nannan was a little surprised, leaned over and touched the little girl’s head, smiled, and said: “Your name is 囡囡, the same as my sister’s, my sister is also called Nan Nan.” ”

“What a da! The little girl shouted in surprise, and her eyes became a little closer when she looked at Jiang Nannan.

“Two guests…” the old man stopped talking.

“Old woman, is there anything you need our help with? Zhu Ziyang noticed the old man’s expression and said out loud.

“This…” the old man hesitated, and with a trace of anticipation on his pale face, he said, “The two guests are soul masters, right? ”

“That’s right. Zhu Ziyang nodded and replied, already vaguely guessing in his heart what the old man was about to say.

“Great, great! The old man said repeatedly, with a pleading look on his old face, looking at Zhu Ziyang, “Can the old woman ask you something, if you are passing by here in the future, can you help my poor little granddaughter awaken the martial soul.” ”

The old man’s words were the same as Zhu Ziyang thought, and he was a little silent.

Seeing this, the old man couldn’t help but feel a little anxious, but he didn’t dare to speak loudly, for fear of offending Zhu Ziyang, so he had to plead more and more humbly: “This child lost his parents when he was just one year old, and my wife and son are people who are about to enter the soil, and I don’t know when it will be gone.” This child is still young, I will be gone in the future, she has a martial soul and can still have a possibility of survival…”

“Well, old woman, you don’t need to say anything. Zhu Ziyang interrupted the old man’s words, his face calm.

The old man was frightened, her face was like white paper, she thought that her words had angered Zhu Ziyang, her mouth trembled, and she couldn’t speak.

However, Zhu Ziyang’s next words made the old man’s face suddenly turn red.

“I promise you, old woman. Zhu Ziyang said, his face was still calm, but his eyes flashed with a strange brilliance. Also as a commoner, he felt the need for him to do something.

“This, this…” The old man was ecstatic, his body trembling and about to kneel to Zhu Ziyang, but was stopped by Jiang Nannan in time.

“Old woman, I can promise you that this time next year, I will definitely come again, at that time, you can let other school-age children in the village come together, and I will help them awaken the martial soul together.” Zhu Ziyang said.

“Hmm! Well! Thank you! Thank you! The old man was extremely excited, although Zhu Ziyang only said a fluttering word, but this was their only hope!

Zhu Ziyang and Jiang Nannan left Zhang Yangzhuang with a little heavy heart.

(End of chapter)