The eldest grandson of the Red Chamber

Ling'an Temple is located on the hillside of a beautiful peak outside the city. There are many believers and incense. Even in the cold winter, there is still an endless stream of horse-drawn carriages down the mountain.

The Lin family's carriage traveled along the mountain road to a flat place more than a hundred steps in front of the temple gate and stopped.Mingxu jumped out of the carriage, looked at the carriage behind, and saw Daiyu coming down with Zijuan's hand, so he went up to meet her, and said with concern: "The mountain road is bumpy and difficult to travel, my sister is not feeling well."

"Thank you, brother Ming, for your concern. I'm fine." Daiyu was in a rare joyful mood. She hadn't been out of the house for a long time, and she didn't feel anything about the bumps of the carriage.

"Then let's go in first, there are a lot of people coming down now, don't collide!" Mingxu said, walking in front of Daiyu and leading her.Daiyu naturally followed obediently.

Ling'an Temple kept burning incense, and there was no shortage of financial resources, so the inside and outside of the temple were well maintained and elegant. As soon as she got off the carriage, Daiyu felt a scent of plum blossoms coming out of her nostrils. Sure enough, she was walking on the road. The beautiful yellow plums planted beside the road are different from the regular ones in our yard. On this mountainside, it adds a sense of openness and wildness.Unconsciously, it makes people want to stop and appreciate.But as soon as she thought of the purpose of coming today, Daiyu quickened her pace a little, and it would not be too late to come and see after worshiping the Bodhisattva.

Soon a few people passed through the gate, and when they walked to the front of the main hall, they saw a young novice coming to welcome him, also about seven or eight years old, looking clever and cute, the little novice clapped his hands together and saluted: "Hi, benefactors. Where do we come from?" But the rules are very good.

Seeing it, Zijuan liked it, and stuffed him with a purse containing melon seeds and preserved snacks, "Our girl came here to pray for the master's blessing and safety, why? But what else is there to pay attention to?"

The little novice blushed immediately, but still took the purse, and explained: "If you come here to pray for safety, then go to the back hall. Most of the benefactors in front are seeking marriage and children." Bodhisattvas also have a division of labor. Clearly, each performs his own duties.

"So, let this little master lead the way." Mingxu said.

Although there are many pilgrims, the temple is not big. Mingxu and others followed the young monk around and went straight to the apse. When Mingxu was in Beijing, he also accompanied Mrs. Song to offer incense, and he was very skillful at asking people to donate sesame oil , Then lit the incense and handed it to Daiyu who was kneeling on the futon.

Daiyu put the incense in the stove, bowed sincerely, and silently prayed to the Bodhisattva in her heart to protect her father's well-being. If her father can survive the disaster and recover safely, the believer would like to copy ten volumes of scriptures and become a vegetarian for a year to repay her wish.Mingxu watched the little girl kowtow, followed by kowtow, but he couldn't tell what it was like in his heart.

After burning the incense, a plaque was engraved and hung on the old tree.It's over.It happened to be noon, and I had a meal in the temple. The vegetarian dishes were not exquisite, neither good nor bad, but no one said anything.

After finishing the meal, Mingxu accompanied Daiyu for a stroll in the mountains, it was rare to come out once, so he had to see and play more, and it was good to be home before dinner.

The two found a shelter from the wind and stood beside Lin Cong and Daiyu's maids and wives.

"This is an open place, and the front is also flat. Standing here, you can vaguely see the outline of the academy." Mingxu said in surprise.

Hearing what he said, Daiyu also glanced over, "Is that the academy where brother Ming attended? I grew up in Yangzhou, and I have heard of the reputation of Lanting Academy, but I have never seen it. It’s been a while since I’ve seen you from a distance.”

"It's nothing like I've seen it. I'll take you inside to have a look next time. I'll see it for real. My sister is as smart as a man. She must want to take a closer look." Mingxu continued.

Daiyu was a little surprised, "Is elder brother Ming a serious student in the Academy?" She actually said such words.

"Of course it is, why did my sister say that? I did something wrong." Mingxu was a little confused.

"It's indeed wrong. Since brother Ming is a serious student of Lanting Academy, why doesn't he know the rules of Lanting Academy? He asked me to go to the academy to have a look, so it's up to you and me." Daiyu said with a hint of ridicule.

Compared with other academies, Lanting Academy is indeed much more enlightened, but Lanting Academy naturally has the common problems that Zilai academies have.

"I don't know what it is, so my sister is talking about this. There is a folk saying called 'moving a tree to death, and moving a person to live'. The rule of the academy is that women are not allowed to enter, so it's fine if the younger sister pretends to be a man. You are young, and then I can't see anything, so I just say it's my younger brother, and I'll take you in." Mingxu said it very easily, and a girl of eight or nine years old can still be called male and female.

After Mingxu finished speaking, he saw Daiyu staring at him fixedly, and didn't speak, which made Mingxu a little confused, not knowing where he made a mistake.

Seeing what he said, Daiyu's expression was natural, so it could be seen that she really thought so in her heart, she burst out laughing, and then said, "Xu Zhe, steaming, gentle. Daddy also said that you have the style of a gentleman, But today he can say such words, it is obvious that it is not like it, it is because Daddy is biased." Usually, I feel that this person acts a little eclectic, but now I can prove it.

"The style of a gentleman, Shi Bo didn't tell me how he saw it, um~, I was a little flattered." Ming Xu really didn't expect Lin Hai to think so highly of him.

"So, daddy doesn't usually praise brother Ming?" Daiyu asked curiously, daddy is a very gentle person, it's rare to see him with a straight face.

"On weekdays, Uncle Shi does rarely get compliments. Most of them point out my shortcomings, but I know in my heart that he is satisfied. Don't talk about this, my sister hasn't answered me yet. Are you going?" Lin Hai is indeed a kind person. people.

"Brother Ming has said so, so of course we will go. If I have time, I will go to the famous Lanting Academy with my brother." Daiyu replied briskly, she is not a person who follows the rules in essence.

"Nuo" finished speaking, Mingxu took out something from his sleeve and handed it to Daiyu.

Seeing this, the nanny behind Daiyu was a little hesitant to say anything, wanting to say that this was against the rules, but thinking that Lin Hai had acquiesced, she didn't say anything in the end.

"What is this?" Daiyu reached out to take it, and when she took it, it turned out to be a piece of white jade, with warm tentacles and a shining light covering it, it looked extraordinary, the jade body was small and elegant, and the style was a simple flowing cloud , with no words on it.

"I've seen my sister for many days, and I haven't given her any presents. I'm being rude. Sister, take this piece of jade and use it to press your skirt." Mingxu explained.He asked Chang An to go back to get this yesterday, a piece of jade that he had loved since he was a child and kept it away, but it was not suitable for men to wear, now it is just right to give it to Daiyu.

Daiyu smiled, "Brother Zhaoming said so, courtesy is reciprocal, and I should give it to my brother." Press the corner of the skirt.

"That's not necessary, I'm a man, my sister doesn't need to give me anything." Mingxu refused, he didn't give anything to receive anything, and he didn't want to embarrass Daiyu.

So Daiyu gave the cloud-like jade to Zijuan to put it away, without saying anything.

Afterwards, the group walked around again. There were really few things to see in winter, so they went back after roughly turning around.

When she arrived at Lin's mansion, Daiyu went back to Lin Hai's place and told him about today's experience.

Mingxu went straight back to the yard where he was, to do what he hadn't finished. He would make some jade carvings in his free time, which he also learned from his grandfather, but his skills were far worse than his grandfather's. According to his observation, his grandfather Usually when engraving jade, most of them are thinking about things, with one mind and two tasks, usually one thing is clear, and the jade has just been carved.

But he is just the opposite. When making jade carvings, he concentrates, concentrates, and doesn't think about anything, but the carvings are not very good. He simply wants to reduce stress and think less about things, so it doesn't matter whether it is good or bad, happy good.

The next day, Mingxu went to Lin Hai to talk and listen to the teachings as usual. When it was time to leave in the evening, Daiyu followed her. Mingxu turned around and waited for her, but he didn't want the little girl to hand him something directly. He opened it and looked. It's a hair band, a regular blue color, embroidered with bamboo, one of the regular four gentlemen.

Daiyu looked at his expression and asked, "Brother Ming doesn't like it?"

"I like it, but I didn't expect my sister to give me something. Didn't you say you don't want it yesterday?" Of course I like it. Although the style is a bit ordinary, the embroidery is meticulous and the time is short.

"If you don't want it, why don't I give it to you? Or tell me what you like." Daiyu asked back.She was actually keenly aware of what was going on in Ming Xu's heart.

Mingxu was a little embarrassed, but he still said honestly: "Your hard work sister, I like this one very much. If it is a black belt, I also like the koi pattern."

Koi, Daiyu silently remembered, it was a bit unusual, but it was not unexpected, this person seemed a bit unusual.

But Mingxu didn't receive his koi headband in the end, because those Bodhisattvas who looked down on all living beings didn't feel sorry for Daiyu, a little believer. Lin Hai's condition suddenly worsened. Can I ask Daiyu if she is having fun outside? I can't get out of bed today, and I'm sick and groggy.

Lin Hai became sober and drowsy from time to time, and the time of waking up was gradually shortening. Lin Rang hurriedly invited the doctor again, but the doctor said that he was afraid that something was going to happen. It was just a few days ago, so let him make plans early so that he would not be in a hurry when he got it. .

Daiyu cried and fainted immediately after hearing this, and Ming Xu also found it hard to accept, he was actually prepared for it long ago, but when this day really came, he still felt like a blow had been hit on his head, staring at him , dizzy.

The Lin Mansion, which was orderly in the past, was inevitably full of anxiety, and the servants were out of their minds, worrying about their future.Jia Lian, who was wandering around all day, also stayed at home and dared not go out again.

Mingxie came to the door again after getting the news.