The return of Fengxi of the Red Chamber

When Lin Ruhai and Mr. Bai turned around, they had already calmed down their emotions. The two of them were only good friends who reunited after a long absence and swam together arm in arm, and did not let others see anything wrong.

Although the reputation of Chan Ding Temple is not very obvious in Beijing, the scenery and vegetarian food are excellent. The girls and young masters who came here for the first time all ate half a bowl of rice.Even Jia Shishi had a big appetite and used it more than usual.

When the meal was over, the monks in the monastery served some plain tea, men and women were divided into two rooms, and everyone sat around and chatted.

"The eminent monks in this temple are really different. They are usually grown from the vegetables in the fields, and their cooking is extraordinarily delicate and delicious. When we were in the countryside, we used to cook and eat. It's not like their style. of."

Grandma Liu sighed, and Mrs. Liu next to her also nodded in agreement with the old lady's words.

Jia Min smiled, and then said: "How can this be compared? In the past, you, an old man, spent a whole day thinking about how to improve the crops in the field, weeding and weeding, raising chickens and feeding pigs. You were so busy every day." It’s like a top with no free time. But the monks in the temple, except for chanting sutras in the morning and evening, the rest of the time is idle, just thinking about these things, they can’t do well.”

Wang Xifeng also added a word: "That's right, and this Zen Ding Temple entertains pilgrims from all over the world from time to time, and this vegetarian food also requires money. What we ate today is the best rice noodles in the temple. The table costs five taels of silver, so you have to be careful when calculating."

Grandma Liu clicked her tongue when she heard the words, and said to the Buddha: "My God, five liang of silver is worth more than a month's expenses for our family! It's strange, it's like eating money."

"It doesn't matter if I do it once in a while, who eats it like this all day long." Jia Shishi smiled, and then praised, "The 'Water Eight Immortals' in the Zen Ding Temple have been like this for many years. Son, even if it's the same ingredients, our cook just can't make it."

Yingchun said in a soft voice: "We eat here among the green water and green mountains. Of course, it is different from that in the mansion. Our mood is much more open, so we feel that the taste is delicious. However, here is freshly picked and cooked, 'Water Eight Immortals' It’s fresh, so it’s no wonder it’s so delicious.”

"I think this lotus tea is pretty good. Second sister-in-law, when we go home, we have to ask the monks in this temple for some to take back. I want to give Jiaran a taste. She said last time that you can't find it in Beijing. Good scented tea."

Xichun pulled Wang Xifeng's sleeve to act like a spoiled child, begging Wang Xifeng to agree.

Jiaran is the little granddaughter of Prince Li, and the two met because of the Spring Festival ceremony, and because they are similar in age and have similar temperaments, they are already very good handkerchiefs.

This is not a difficult task, of course Wang Xifeng agreed with a smile, and immediately ordered Xia Zhu to find the monk in the prison temple to buy some indoor specialties.In addition to the lotus tea that Qi Xichun wanted, there were also tea sets made from bamboo roots, sandalwood that Mrs. Bai liked, etc. I bought a big bag of it all.

This can't be called a sale, it should be called almsgiving. Wang Xifeng donated 300 taels of silver in exchange for these things.

Because Jia Shishi, Sanchun, Daiyu and others were very playful, and the heat in Beijing was unbearable, they didn't want to go back immediately.Jia Shishi went to the guest house prepared by the Zen Ding Temple and found that although it was not as luxurious as his home, it was also clean and refreshing, so he waved his hand and planned to live here for a few days, it is also a good way to escape the heat.

It's just that their female relatives can stay here. Jia Lian is on official business, so he must rush back to Beijing today.

During these days when Jia Min returned to Beijing, she spent every day in the banquets, and now she was really impatient, so she got angry and didn't want to go back.Lin Ruhai couldn't be so capricious. It had been more than half a month since he returned to Beijing to report on his duties, but he hadn't received a new appointment yet.

Therefore, only Jia Lian and Lin Ruhai returned to Beijing.

Before the two left, they told Mr. Bai repeatedly: "Mr. Bai, the old lady and the others will be entrusted to you. After she has had a good time, you can ask the boy to send me a letter, and we will pick you up a few minutes later." Go back."

Mr. Bai shook his fan, nodded and said: "Don't worry, you two, this is at the foot of the capital, there are many monks in the temple, and our guards are all there, so there will be no problem. And the brothers You don’t have to worry about the homework of the son and the girl, I will take them to the mountains and forests, which is no less than what I learned in the book.”

Lin Ruhai laughed when he heard the words: "I wouldn't worry about this, it's just an exhortation. I found a few ancient books a few days ago, and I will send them over tomorrow morning, so I can give Brother Bai a taste or two."

Mr. Bai naturally accepted it with a smile, and the three chatted a little more. Jia Lian and Lin Ruhai got on their horses, followed by the servants one by one, and a group of people galloped towards the capital.

Not to mention how miserable Jia Lian and Lin Ruhai were in Beijing, the people on the mountain were so happy that they couldn't think of going back to Beijing at all.

It's just that no matter how much you don't want to go back, you can't avoid human relations. Shenjun Wang Situyu came here in person, and Qin Tianjian has already calculated his and Yingchun's horoscope, a match made in heaven.Moreover, Qin Tianjian was in place in one step, and calculated all the good days and auspicious days. Situ Yu was anxious about the appointment, so he came to inquire about the news.

"Old lady, the king came here this time just to ask when the mansion is free, so I can also arrange someone to deliver the dowry."

Looking at the courteous and courteous future grandson-in-law, Jia Shishi was overjoyed, and immediately said: "We have been out for a few days, and the family can't leave anyone. We planned to return to Beijing tomorrow. Since the prince is ready It's done, three days later will be a good time, so let's set it on that day."

Seeing Situ Yu's happy expression in a blink of an eye, Jia Shishi knew it, and said immediately: "The scenery of this Zen Ding Temple is not bad, refreshing and pleasant. Since the prince has come all the way, let Baoyu and the others accompany you around The lotus in the backyard is just in bloom, and there is also a small waterfall, where my little ones are fishing."

Situ Yu's eyes lit up, he cupped his hands in thanks and said, "This is going to be troublesome, I won't be out of Beijing for a long time, but today I can steal half a day off from Fusheng."

Situ Yu followed the maid and went excitedly.

In the meditation room, Jia Min looked at his back and said, "This is King Shen, Yingchun's future husband-in-law? He looks like a talented person, and his personality is honest and polite, which is a perfect match for Yinggirl."

Mrs. Xing looked at the son-in-law, and said with a satisfied smile: "I don't mention his status, status, or appearance. What's rare is that he cares about the girl. From the time the marriage was made to the present, he sent someone to send her off every few days. Fresh fruits and flowers come here, or jewelry toys, from the old lady to sister Qiao, they have never been pulled down, look at the care of the aunt."

"It can be called hard work, but it's worth it for us to welcome the girl. What can't be compared with the appearance, character, and family background?" Jia Min echoed, and then asked, "The dowry for welcoming the girl is ready. ? The affairs of our house are finally finished, if there is something that needs my help, sister-in-law and Feng girl must not be polite."

"Everything else is ready, except that the clothes for the four seasons have not yet been prepared, and the fashionable fabrics and jewelry styles are not yet ready. However, the jewelry has been handed over to the old craftsmen, and the fabrics have also been sent to Jiangnan to purchase. About to come back in a few days."

After hearing Wang Xifeng's words, Jia Min said: "Since you are going to Jiangnan to purchase, why don't you tell me? There are many wealthy salt merchants in Yangzhou City. They are smart and the things sold in the shop are very good. It's just that outsiders don't know what to do. See, ordinary people can't find it, but because of our master, I got to know several wives, and I have some connections."

Speaking of this, Jia Min promised: "I, my aunt, bought the fabrics for the second girl's dowry. Girl Feng bought it and cut it for the girls to make clothes. Lichun, you bring two Auntie, I will go back to the mansion to find Madam Zhang, and ask her to send a letter to Yangzhou to prepare 56 bolts of fashionable brocade and silk."

"My aunt is also in a hurry, let's talk about 56 horses, when will the second girl use them?"

"That's not much. There are four sets of clothes in spring, summer, autumn and winter. You can't use three or five horses? Since we bought them, we female relatives will make two more clothes for each of us. Then we will lose a few horses, and the rest will be used." It is the dowry for the second girl. When she enters Shenjun Wangfu, all the dignitaries come and go, and she often goes out to have banquets as guests, and it will be used up within two years."

Jia Shishi nodded after hearing this and said: "Your aunt is right. His Majesty has granted marriages to many families in this year's general election. There must be many families getting married this year and next year, so we have to make preparations early. It's not just about welcoming the spring, Our family has to be ready too, just do what your aunt says. She is an aunt, and it's not worth anything to come up with such an idea."

Wang Xifeng listened to Jia Shishi's words, and finally responded with a smile: "This is another good thing we missed my aunt. When the second sister returns home, let her toast to my aunt!"

"Then I'll just wait and have to drink a few cups."

They were chatting and laughing, but Houshan Yingchun and Situ Yu blushed quietly.

In the hot summer, Mr. Bai moved the morning class to Chenshi. After the class, he took the group of students to enjoy the flowers, touch the fish, climb the trees and watch the scenery, which can be regarded as outdoor sports.When Situ Yu came over under the leadership of the maid, several boys were planning to climb trees to pick fruits to eat, while the girls set up drawing boards and prepared to draw.

Yingchun was not very interested in painting, and the two of them picked wild flowers in the mountains, and they were planning to grind them to make rouge and nail polish, and they were also very interested.

Unexpectedly, he saw a man approaching from a distance, and several girls hid in one place. Mr. Bai greeted him alone: ​​"It turns out that it is the king of Shenjun, but he came here to worship the Buddha and enjoy the scenery?"

Situ Yu glanced at Yingchun from a distance, coughed and said, "I came here to discuss some matters with Mrs. Jia. I heard that the scenery in the back mountain is beautiful, so I came here to have a look."

"The scenery of the Chanding Temple is indeed not bad. Since the prince of the county is here, why not come with us?"

Situ Yu naturally nodded repeatedly, and then said a little shyly: "I heard that Mr. Bai is quite accomplished in Go, and I have also learned it for a few years. I wonder if I will be lucky enough to play a game with him, so that I can see something?"

As soon as Mr. Bai heard this, he knew that the drunkard's intention was not to drink, but he and Yingchun were unmarried couples, and there were so many people watching around, so it was okay.

So I just said: "I still have to take care of these children, why don't I let my female student talk with the prince. She has also learned chess for several years, although she is not very good at it, it is enough to kill time."

In this way, with the tacit understanding of everyone, Yingchun and King Shenjun started a chess game and played against each other in the gazebo beside the waterfall.Daiyu and Tanchun, you look at me, I look at you, tiptoe to the bluestone not far away to watch the excitement.

Mr. Bai went to watch Baoyu and the others climb the tree, but Mrs. Bai sat next to Yingchun, never leaving a step, which meant to supervise.

But to be able to get along with a beautiful woman face to face, in Situ Yu's opinion, even with elders by his side, it's great.