"Dong dong..."
There was another knock on the door.
Song You opened the door and saw that it was the nun just now.
"What's wrong, Master?"
"Did you have dinner?"
"I'm not hungry, Master, don't worry."
"There's still some gruel in the pot. If you don't mind, I'll get you a bowl. You can make do with it."
"I can't thank you enough for master's shelter from the rain. How dare you trouble master any more?" Song You said respectfully.
"Just don't think it's bad."
The nun glanced inside his room and saw that he had taken out the wet clothes, felt and blankets and spread them on the floor. She showed no intention of helping him, turned around and walked into the darkness.
After a while, she came back again, carrying a big bucket bowl in one hand and a small thick bowl in the other.
"Just leave it alone after eating."
"Thank you, Master."
Song You still respectfully took it with both hands.
The big bowl was filled with porridge. Although it was a big bowl, it was very clear and would slosh when you pick it up. There was a plate of pickled vegetables in the small thick bowl. What surprised him was that it was actually pickled cauliflower, which was the small picked rapeseed flowers. A faint golden color could be seen in the darkness.
I guess it is indeed their dinner tonight.
The light was getting darker and darker, and Song You was groping in the dark.
It was the first time I ate pickled vegetables made from cauliflower. Unexpectedly, it was so sour and refreshing, and even the porridge became flavorful.
"..."
Song You concentrated on eating and ignored what was going on outside the window.
The calico cat pricked its ears and looked next door.
Song You only occasionally broke her head off.
These days, both Taoist palaces and temples and nunneries are not serious.
As for whether it is too serious or not, everyone has a personal opinion.
Some Buddhist temples do not concentrate on practicing the meaning of Buddhist scriptures. They go to usury, do not abide by the precepts, find monks' wives, eat meat and drink alcohol, and euphemistically call them vegetables, water spinach, Prajna soup, etc. Some people I feel that these monasteries or monks are not serious. Some Taoist temples do not practice Taoist scriptures, but instead engage in business, practice martial arts, and fight with others. Some people feel that these temples or Taoists are not serious.
But there are even more unserious ones.
Gongguan temples are originally places of purity and cultivation away from the world, but many times they become places of harboring filth and evil, and even become places outside the law.
There are often wanted criminals hiding there, or criminals using the guise of being a monk as a cover, but actually doing other things. Generally speaking, the situation in Buddhist temples is more serious than that in Taoist temples, but the main reason is that the regulations of Buddhist temples are more conducive to their actions. In essence, these people are neither monks nor Taoists.
For example, some nunneries actually serve men.
But these have nothing to do with Song You.
Someone took them in on a rainy night. Regardless of whether they were nuns or not, or someone else, for this reason alone, they were benefactors.
What's more, they also gave me a meal.
"Suck..."
Song You poured the last bit of pickled cauliflower into the porridge, stirred it and drank it in one gulp, then put the bowl and chopsticks on the windowsill. At this time, the sound next door also stopped, but the rain was still heavy. I sat cross-legged for a while and used my body temperature to slowly dry the clothes, and then lay down with my clothes on.
"The people next door stopped talking."
"Miss Sanhua, don't listen to this."
"Why?"
"Sleep peacefully."
"The rain is getting heavier."
"yes……"
It's a pity that the mountains are full of ginger flowers.
Maybe you really shouldn’t listen to the rain on a March night.
…
In the early morning, there was a clear sound of birds chirping outside the house.
The calico cat was attracted by the meowing from time to time, got out of the bed, and ran to the window to check. As soon as the chirping of the bird stops, it will come back and continue to nest. She crawled in and out like this many times in the morning. Anyway, Song You woke up when she stepped on it for the first time. He just didn't want to get up and stayed in bed for a while.
Until there was a sound outside, some chaos.
"Remember, remember..."
"I've recorded it many times, officer!"
"Oh, isn't it because Chengxi's debt has not been recovered? I don't have enough money. Isn't it the same thing if I bring it with you next time?"
"Please, officer!"
"What are you doing? Is there anything I can do without you? Let go!"
"It's not easy for us as officials..."
"What's not easy? Lying there and not moving? It's not easy for the Sa family to find money. Let's just let go...you don't pay the tax. How can you handle it?"
"..."
Song You opened the quilt and sat up.
Put on your shoes and open the door to the yard.
There was no sun outside, but the cabin was too dark. I couldn't help but squint my eyes and look into the courtyard with difficulty.
A tall man with loose clothes and good material. A nun who was younger than the nun last night pulled his clothes and begged. There were several nuns standing beside him, including the nun last night. But facing this arrogant man, most of them looked helpless.
"Ouch!"
During the tug-of-war, the man saw Song You, his eyes lit up, he grinned, and said to the other nuns: "Your business is doing well, even Taoist priests are here!"
The nuns bowed their heads and said nothing.
At this time, Song You's eyes had gradually adapted to the light, but he didn't speak, and just looked at the person lightly.
There are all kinds of things in the world, and there are all kinds of people.
The man wanted to have a few words with him and said with a smile: "Sir, you are good at finding a place. The nuns here are better than the girls in the city."
Song You still didn't answer him.
The nun last night looked away.
Only then did the man realize something was wrong, and his expression gradually stiffened: "I'm talking to my husband, but why is he ignoring me? Isn't he a little rude?"
"..."
"Sir, can't you speak?"
"..."
"You Taoist priest! Why are you always looking at the Sa family?"
"..."
The man's expression changed again and again.
Song You found it more and more interesting.
If you look carefully at the details of a person's expression, demeanor, and behavior, you can actually see his heart and nature.
Human character is uncertain.
Personality can be divided into internal and external, true and false, and sometimes changes due to time and environment.
Some people appear tough but are actually timid on the inside.
Some people pretend to be fierce, but in fact they are weak at heart.
Some people develop the habit of showing a certain personality during long-term interactions with the people around them. Over time, people around them and even themselves think that they are such a person, but in fact their nature is not like this. Once you are separated from your familiar environment, your true colors will be revealed.
Nature is difficult to change, but what most people show is not their true nature. Instead, they hide their true nature deeply for various reasons.
Just like the seemingly vicious and arrogant official in front of me——
When I first met Song You here, I thought that this man was the same as him. When I was in a good mood, I wanted to make a few jokes, thinking that the other party would probably agree with me.
Later, I saw this man staring at me, even if he didn't say a word, and there was no emotion in his eyes or expressions. But because of his guilty conscience, I quickly felt that the man was not only ignoring me, but also despising me, offending me, and insulting me. , as if he heard the words scolding him from this man's eyes, and he even scolded him very dirty.
This saved Song You a lot of effort.
Because even if Song You did scold him, it would definitely not be as severe as he imagined.
So the official tugged at his clothes angrily, broke away from the young nun's hand, strode aggressively, and pretended to come over to embarrass Song You. But after all, Song You was not someone he knew well, and he was not someone he was sure he could handle. Therefore, when he took a few steps closer and saw Song You still standing there looking at him without fear, He stopped, not daring to quarrel with him. He verbally threatened him two steps away, and then left the place with a puff of sleeves.
The nuns did not dare to stop him this time.
Song You looked at it calmly.
It seems that this official is usually domineering, but in fact he is not tough by nature. This domineering nature is not only a habit that the people around him have developed for him for a long time, but also the ability that he relies on to survive.
When dealing with common people, this kind of domineering will make it easier for him to achieve his goals, and he will gradually get used to it. Habits promote domineering, and domineering deepens habits.
But it didn't change his heart.
But he actually knows right from wrong, and knows that his behavior is despised by others, so when others don't speak, he also feels that others are scolding him.
In essence, my heart is still at a loss.
Song You withdrew his gaze and saw the helplessness of several nuns, as well as the side face of the master who took him in last night. At this time, his expression had become respectful, and he saluted:
"Thank you to the masters for sheltering me from the rain, and thank you to the masters for the meals."
"The rain has stopped, let's go."
"I just don't know who that person was just now?"
"What did you ask him to do?"
"Oh, I don't mean to offend the masters." Song You quickly bowed his head and saluted, "I just saw that the official was not very lucky. I am afraid that there will be some disasters recently. Although I have no way to resolve it, I want to take this opportunity to find it. He asked if he could find some money."
"Don't think about it. He is the famous Li Daguan in the city. He is not afraid of anything. He also supports the sensitive immortal. Even if there is a disaster, it will not be your turn. If you really go after him, I am afraid you will suffer a lot."
"What is the Great Immortal of Sensitivity?"
"You are a Taoist priest from outside, don't ask any more questions."
"Thanks for reminding me then."
"Pack up and leave."
"Thank you, masters."
"No thanks, just don't think our place is dirtying your practice." The nun said last night. She glanced at Song You, "If you are really capable and really want to thank us, don't make any mistakes. Hit Daguan Li, he is not easy to mess with. Just clear our karma and prevent us from going to hell when we usually burn incense and worship God."
"Master is joking." Song You lowered his head again, "Where does hell come from in this world? Even if there is hell, Master neither steals nor robs, but is kind-hearted. If you have to go to hell, then hell will be worse than hell. The human world needs to be bigger to accommodate the people of this world.”
As soon as these words came out, the nun couldn't help but be stunned.
As if she was touched in her heart, she couldn't help but turn her head to look at the man's expression. Naturally but strangely, there was no trace of contempt on his face. She opened her mouth to speak, but hesitated, and in the end she just remained silent.
The way of the world eats people, so how can things in the world be satisfactory?
The nun waved her hand and urged:
"We don't have anything delicious here, so I won't keep you for breakfast. Come on, let's go."
"I can't thank you enough for staying the night, and the food last night was extremely delicious. I dare not ask for more." Song You bowed again and said respectfully, "I'll go and pack it up right now."
After saying that, he turned around and returned to the hut.
When he came out before, the calico cat followed him out. He stood there, and the calico cat sat at his feet. He looked at Li Daguan, and the calico cat also stared at Li Daguan. Now the calico cat twisted again. She followed him back to the house, looking really spiritual.
While tidying up, he read:
"Sensitive Great Immortal..."
Song You felt a little strange for a while.
It seems that the land of Pingzhou is not only filled with legends about immortals, gods, demons and ghosts, but also has more connections with the human world. I just don’t know whether these so-called immortals, gods, demons and ghosts often interact with mortals, creating this extraordinarily strong atmosphere of immortals and gods, or whether this extraordinarily strong atmosphere of immortals and gods has prompted more people to come into contact with immortals, gods, demons and ghosts, and also attracted more immortals. Gods, demons and ghosts come to meet mortals.
"Taoist priest, what did you say?"
"nothing."
Song You continued to pack his things.
After a while.
The cat stood at the Taoist's feet, its little feet stepping on the water-filled ground, making them dirty. The Taoist put the still wet quilt bag on the horse's back, said goodbye to the masters, and went down the mountain.
The road was muddy after the rain and the descent was slippery.
The Taoist takes one step at a time, and the cat takes one step at a time.
Fortunately, the road is not long.
There were already pedestrians on the road below. When they saw him coming down the hillside and wearing a monk's robe, they couldn't help but look at him strangely.
Song You didn't care and just went down the mountain.
After walking for a while, I looked back and saw that it had rained heavily all night and the nunnery on the top of the slope had been washed clean.
It seems that a figure can still be seen at the door.
The worldly gaze can sometimes be a sword that hurts people. Although these nuns are kind, they are also humble and sensitive at heart. Although they really helped him, they were also afraid that he would despise them.
How could it actually happen?
Bodhisattva never helped Song You in the slightest, but they actually took him in for one night.
By the way, there is also a dinner.
It's a pity that we didn't finish breakfast.
The sauerkraut made from cauliflower is really delicious.
