Because it had just rained, the mountain road was very muddy, and there was a steep cliff on one side of the road.
In the distance, smoke was rising and villages stood there.
It was already past nine o'clock in the morning, and pedestrians passed by from time to time, wearing unique Miao costumes and silver jewelry on their heads.
Seeing Shen Xian entering the village, many people looked at him curiously, but ignored him.
After walking for about an hour, a village appeared before my eyes.
The first thing that catches your eye is an old wooden bridge with a clear river flowing under it.
This is the origin of the name of Guqiaozhai.
After crossing the wooden bridge, you have officially entered the ancient bridge village.
This is Taozi’s hometown.
Most of the buildings in the village are wooden stilt houses, which are also the characteristic buildings of Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village.
Inside the village, villagers are enjoying the first month of the lunar year by eating breakfast or cracking melon seeds in front of their doors.
Seeing Shen Xian entering the village, many people looked up and looked at Shen Xian.
A middle-aged man wearing a blue headscarf and batik clothing came over and said politely, "Stranger, what can I do for you?"
Shen Xian asked, "Excuse me, where is Yang Tao's home?"
Hearing Shen Xian asking about Baby Taozi, the middle-aged man’s eyes instantly showed a look of vigilance: “Who are you and what do you want to do with her?”
"Can I have a word with you?" Shen Xian said.
The middle-aged man looked around, then followed Shen Xian to the side.
Shen Xian took out five red leathers from his pocket and stuffed them into the middle-aged man's hand calmly: "I'm her boss. She hasn't been to work for a long time. I happened to be traveling in Xijiang, so I came to see what's going on?"
The middle-aged man touched the five red bills in his hand and asked, "Are you her boss?"
Shen Xian hummed, took out a contract, and handed it to the middle-aged man: “Look.”
The middle-aged man took a closer look and found that it was indeed a signing contract. The vigilance in his eyes disappeared a lot.
He turned his head and looked around, shrank his neck, and then whispered: "Taozi was taken away by his father."
Shen Xian's heart sank.
"Where did you take it?" Shen Xian asked.
The middle-aged man said, "How would I know? Yang Daping is a mysterious person. He never talks nonsense to us. When I came back at night a few days ago, I heard noises of noise and things being thrown around. The next day, their door was locked."
"Can you take me to see it?" Shen Xian asked.
The middle-aged man said: "Okay, but don't tell me that I showed you the way."
From the conversation between the middle-aged men, it can be heard that the people in the village are somewhat afraid of Taozi's father.
"The stilt house at the east end is Taozi's home." The middle-aged man did not dare to get closer and pointed there.
Shen Xian walked over. The door was closed. The whole building was full of a sense of historical sedimentation and was a bit shabby.
Looking around, there are very few modern elements. It is hard to imagine that Taozi grew up in such an environment.
If Aunt Mo hadn't come here to teach, Taozi might have been trapped here for the rest of her life.
Pushing the door slightly open, Shen Xian looked inside the house.
Through the crack in the door, you can see broken cups in the main room and a broken wooden comb on the ground.
On the ground not far away, there was a pool of gray-brown liquid.
It seems to be... blood!
Shen Xian walked back with a heavy heart: "Was Taozi's grandmother also taken away?"
"Yes." The middle-aged man seemed unwilling to say more and shook his hand. "I have to be busy."
Shen Xian walked over, and five more red skins attacked.
The middle-aged man's eyes lit up: "Although I am a little busy, but then again, there is nothing to be busy with in the first month of the year!"
Shen Xian had no expression on his face.
"I think you can go to Xijiang Ancient Town to find her." said the middle-aged man.
Seeing the doubt in Chen Xian's eyes, the middle-aged man explained: "The Miao ethnic group's drum-hidden festival, which takes place every thirteen years, is about to begin. All the Miao tribes that belong to the first drum will participate. Her family belongs to the first drum, so they will definitely participate."
The Guzang Festival is a grand ceremony held every thirteen years to worship the ancestors of the tribe. According to the calendar of the twelve Earthly Branches, it is held every twelve years in the early to mid-October of the lunar calendar. However, due to the different years of ancestor worship for each tribe and the constant reform of customs, the date of the Guzang Festival is different. The first drum festival is set in the middle of the first lunar month.
The activities include singing, playing the Lusheng, dancing and drumming in groups of villages.
One of the most interesting things is the blind date event for tens of thousands of people.
If a young man likes a girl, he will boldly confess his love to her.
"The Guzang Festival is very interesting. First you have to learn how to play the Lusheng, then ask the girl for a flower belt, and only if the girl gives it to you can your blind date be successful." said the middle-aged man.
More than 10,000 people attended...
It's a bit difficult to find a peach among ten thousand people.
There will also be many tourists from other places, and the number of people on site is estimated to reach more than 20,000 to 30,000.
Trying to find a peach among twenty or thirty thousand people is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
"If I want to find Taozi quickly, or let Taozi see me, what should I do?" Shen Xian asked.
The middle-aged man looked Shen Xian up and down: “Although you look very handsome, you can’t do it.”
Explain clearly, why can't I do it?
"Is it okay?" Shen Xian took out five more red skins.
The middle-aged man's eyes suddenly straightened and he rubbed his hands: "It's a bit difficult."
Shen Xian took out five more: “Say I can do it!”
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