The days passed. All the courtyards in the Provincial Family Courtyard have been decorated both inside and outside. Antiques and artifacts are everywhere.
Birds ranging from cranes, deer, rabbits to chickens, geese, etc. were also purchased and raised in various places in the garden.
The twelve little nuns and little Taoist nuns who were hired for the interview have all arrived, and they even have newly made 20-cent robes.
Arrange these people all in the Cuicui Temple. It's just that there is still a lack of a host, a steward, a manager, these little nuns and little Taoist nuns.
Jia Cong thought for a while and decided to let Miaoyu stay at the Cuicui Temple and be the host here. We arrived at Muni Yuan and Miaoyu’s Zen room.
When Miaoyu saw Jia Cong coming, she welcomed him in with a smile, made a pot of tea, and then the two sat down to talk.
Jia Cong smiled and said: "Xiangu Miaoyu, I'm here to invite you this time. After all, you are living here under someone else's roof. You might as well go back with me, lest I miss you all the time because I can't see you." Miaoyu said: "Don't you come to see me often? It's not like I won't let you come." Jia Cong said with a smile: "Haven't you heard that one day without seeing you is like three autumns? I want to see you every day." After listening Miaoyu was still very happy with Jia Cong's words.
I am very happy to have such a person who thinks about me, cares about me and takes care of myself every day. Miaoyu smiled and said: "You can use sweet words to coax people, but you don't know if you are sincere? One year is coming soon, why are you so anxious? Just wait, I'm not ready yet. Jia Cong said: "If you have anything to prepare, you can prepare slowly when you get home. I won't force you." Miaoyu hesitated and said, "I'm a little scared. Although you are very good to me now , Who knows if I will change my mind in the future? My status is so low, I am a little worried about what I will do if others bully me." It turns out that I don't want to live in Ningguo Mansion for this reason.
Thinking about it, I felt relieved. Miaoyu was a noble person, aloof and aloof. How could she be willing to be a concubine?
The pride in her heart did not allow her to do this. Although the two have known each other for nearly a year and have developed feelings for each other, they still maintain the same courtesy.
Jia Cong is still very patient with Miaoyu. One is that there is no shortage of women around him, and the other is that he hopes that everything will take its course and fall into place.
Jia Cong smiled and said: "Don't worry, I will never let you down in my life. I will care about you, take care of you, and love you forever. As long as I am here, no one will dare to bully you. Aren't you good at counting? You can do it." Think about whether I will let you down." Miaoyu rolled her eyes, picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea, without saying anything else.
Jia Cong said: "Do you think this will work? Didn't our family build a residence for relatives and friends? There is a Congcui Nunnery in it, which houses some young nuns and Taoist nuns. You go to live in Congcui Nunnery first and become a Congcui Nunnery." The host of the nunnery and the managers of the little nuns. I am also a Taoist disciple of Wudang. The two of us can form a Taoist couple. The identity of this Taoist couple is no different from that of my wife. Their status is the same. Wouldn’t this solve the problem? Your concerns. The courtyard where you live in Ningguo Mansion has been reserved for you. If you miss me, you can go home and live there for a few days. It is lively and lively. Do you think this is okay?" Miaoyu felt a little moved after hearing this.
In the Taoist sect, the status of Taoist couples is indeed very high, that is, couples in the secular world, they just have different names.
It would be a good thing if they really formed a Taoist couple, as they wouldn't have to worry about being a concubine anymore. Miaoyu asked: "It is a good idea to form a Taoist couple. Of course I am willing. As you said, I will go to the Cuicui Temple first to be the host, and will it be just the few of us living in the garden?" Jia Cong said: "After you move here, I will arrange a team of female guards to move into the Provincial Courtyard to protect your safety. After the Royal Concubine comes to the Provincial Courtyard, the sisters in the family will also move into the courtyard, and it will be lively inside. Miaoyu said: "I will listen to your arrangement and go to Caocui Temple to be the host. Can we discuss the matter of the Taoist couple in the future? At least wait until my master's one-year filial piety period has passed." Jia Cong nodded. He nodded and said: "Well, that's great. It will be convenient for me to take care of you in the future if you move to Guancui'an. The affairs of the Taoist monks are not urgent. I am also within the period of filial piety. I will wait until the period of filial piety is over." It's not too late to hold another ceremony." Miaoyu nodded in agreement. This matter can be regarded as dispelling her worries, and overall it is a good thing.
Next, the two discussed some specific details. They decided to pack their bags today and wait for Jia Cong to come to pick them up tomorrow and check into the Cuicui Temple directly.
The two talked again, and Jia Cong accompanied Miaoyu to a vegetarian meal before saying goodbye and leaving. ······The next day, Jia Cong came to Muni Courtyard again.
Miaoyu, her maid, and the two women who followed him were taken to Gaocui'an. Among the buildings in the Cuicui Temple, there are mountain gates, courtyard walls, Zhengfo Hall, East and West Zen Halls and wing rooms, as well as a Zen room in the backyard, etc.
The Zhengfo Hall is a place for worshiping Bodhisattvas and gods. The East and West Zen Halls are used for intensive practice and chanting sutras. They are also places where ordinary people can visit and rest. The ear room and the Zen room in the backyard serve as daily living places, and Miaoyu’s daily life is here.
Although the scale of Kaocui Temple is not as large as that of ordinary temples, as a combination of a royal temple and an ordinary temple, it is also very strict and standardized.
The location of the Cuicui Temple in the Grand View Garden is not conspicuous. Because as the saying goes
"An ancient temple hidden in the mountains", even if the Grand View Garden cannot create this kind of atmosphere, it will try its best to surround the Cuicui Temple in the rockery.
This place is isolated from the rest of the world and emphasizes purity and inaction. All the people and things here are just for you to see at a glance when you visit Jia Mansion in Yuanchun.
From now on, everyone will experience it here
The loneliness of "holding on for a lifetime". After helping Miaoyu settle down, he took her on a careful tour of the Cuicui Temple.
It is now the late autumn season, and the vegetation in Cicui Temple is lush, with exotic flowers and plants everywhere. The environment here is quiet and surrounded by mountains.
There are more than a dozen red plum trees planted outside the nunnery, and there is a large plum forest next to it. Various exotic flowers and trees are scattered on the surrounding rockeries, and the environment is still very beautiful.
Jia Cong smiled and said: "How is it, Fairy Miaoyu, this place is not bad, do you like it?" Miaoyu was also happy after seeing it, she was very satisfied with this place.
He nodded and said: "Well, the environment here is quiet. It looks like a place isolated from the world. It is a good place for spiritual cultivation. This place is very suitable for me. I like it very much. Thank you." Jia Cong smiled. Said: "As long as you like it, no need to thank you. After all, I am also your Taoist companion, and we are not outsiders. If you are missing something, just tell me. If you want anything, you can tell me, and I will try my best to help. You got it." Miaoyu smiled and said, "Well, I know, I won't be polite to you." After saying that, she took the initiative to hold Jia Cong's hand and walked forward along the sheep intestine path. .
Jia Cong was stunned. Unexpectedly, Miaoyu took the initiative to hold his hand. The sun was really coming out from the west.
This also indicates that Miaoyu has accepted herself in her heart. This year of waiting has really not been in vain. It is very rare for Miaoyu's temperament to reach this point.
Jia Cong was in a good mood and followed him. The two held hands, talking and exploring the surrounding scenery.
Holding Miaoyu's weak and boneless hand, Jia Cong looked sideways. Miaoyu's little face was red, even her ears were red, and she looked shy.
Today's actions were really difficult for her. Realizing that Jia Cong was looking at her, Miaoyu turned around and rolled her eyes at Jia Cong.
Somewhat shyly he said: "You've seen it all the way, haven't you seen enough?" Jia Cong said with a smile: "I can't see enough in a lifetime. I can't wait to hold your hand like this and keep walking forever. "Miaoyu
"Pfft" he laughed and said: "If you really keep walking like this, you will be so hungry that you can't walk in a few days." Jia Cong said: "I will no longer arrange maids for you, then Twelve little Taoist nuns and twelve little nuns are all under your control. You can choose a few smart and well-behaved ones to stay with you and serve you." Miaoyu said, "You don't have to worry about these things. I can handle it myself. I have been to many places with my master and I still know some things." Jia Cong smiled and said: "I didn't expect Fairy Miaoyu to be a well-informed person. I admire her." Miaoyu said with a smile. : "That's right, I have been with the master for more than ten years. I am not only proficient in Buddhism, Buddhist principles, and innate calculations, but also have a deep understanding of poetry and songs. If the master promises me to you, you will make a lot of money." There are no outsiders around. , there were just two of them, Miaoyu also let go, chatting and laughing with Jia Cong, making jokes.
At this moment, she was no longer the aloof fairy girl, but became a fairy who fell into the mortal world. Seeing her so happy, Jia Cong was also very happy.
This was the first time that Miaoyu opened her heart to him, and it was also the first time that he saw Miaoyu like this.
Jia Cong smiled and said: "It is my greatest blessing to have Fairy Girl to accompany me throughout my life. I will never leave you in this life and always be by Fairy Girl's side." Miaoyu said: "Well, I won't leave you either. I like to be with you. ." Jia Cong was in a good mood after hearing Miaoyu's confession.
The two of them talked and laughed and toured the entire Grand View Garden. Miaoyu was also amazed by the scenery in the Grand View Garden.
"This garden is really well built, with the graceful sentiment of Jiangnan, surrounded by mountains and rivers, exquisite halls and pavilions, luxuriant flowers and trees, criss-crossing pavilions and pavilions, shady trees on the bank of the pool, jagged buildings, winding corridors, and gurgling streams. It has strong characteristics of the Jiangnan water town." Jia Cong smiled and said: "This garden cost us six to seven hundred thousand taels of silver, how about it? I also arranged for the guards to come in, thirty young female guards, and Thirty women, a total of sixty people, are responsible for the security and defense of the entire garden. These people have been trained, and most people are no match for them. During this period, there are not many people in the garden, and they mainly focus on defense. On your side, you can rest assured. In addition, I have also arranged the kitchen in this garden. You can go there to order food. You can eat whatever you want. Just let them do it. I have already given instructions. This period of time is dedicated to serving you, or you can do it yourself here, and you will see how happy you are." Miaoyu nodded and said: "Well, I understand, it's not good to mobilize a large number of people just for me, right?" Jia Cong smiled and said: "There's nothing wrong with it, as long as you don't suffer any injustice. Besides, after a while, after Concubine Yuan's wedding, my sisters will also move in, and there will be more people here. It's also lively. If you get bored, you can go and play with them." The two of them talked and returned to the Cuicui Temple all the way.
After drinking a cup of tea in Miaoyu House, Jia Cong returned to Ningguo Mansion. ······The next day, Jia Cong came to Rongguo Mansion.
We first went to Lin Daiyu's yard. As soon as we entered the door, we saw Lin Daiyu taking Erya and Zijuan to practice martial arts in the yard.
In addition to the three of them, Tanchun and Xichun were also there, following behind and gesticulating, which was quite impressive.
In the past six months, Lin Daiyu had worked hard. Jia Cong often came over to teach her moves and give her guidance, and her combat power increased rapidly.
With such hard work, the results are gratifying. Now Lin Daiyu, even if Erya goes all out, it will be difficult to win against her.
With such skill, he can be considered as having the power to protect himself. Tanchun and Xichun just did it for fun. Seeing Lin Daiyu practicing hard every day, they started practicing together.
Yingchun was not interested at all in this regard, and continued to be her ladylike lady.
When Lin Daiyu saw Jia Cong coming, she quickly stopped what she was doing and went to greet him.
"Brother Cong, why are you here so early in the morning? Didn't you go to the Yamen today?" Jia Cong saw the sweat on her forehead and took out a handkerchief to wipe it for her. This girl was really working hard and looked a little a little bit. Feeling distressed.
"Well, I didn't go to the Yamen today. I came to see you. Don't be tired. Seeing you practicing so hard makes me feel a little sad. You don't have to be like this. With your brother by your side, I can naturally protect you. Thorough." Lin Daiyu said with a smile: "I don't want to go out with brother Cong, and then I will have to drag you down and ask you to protect me. My sister will definitely be able to protect herself. Besides, I have been practicing every day, and I am used to it. I don't feel tired, but if I don't practice for a day, I feel uncomfortable." It seems that Lin Daiyu is determined and wants to go out to fight with her.
Just because I don’t want to be separated from myself. However, her idea was destined to be impossible to realize. If he really wanted to lead troops on an expedition or go to guard the border, it was impossible for the court to let her follow him.
Once the two of them got married, as his head wife and the mistress of Ningguo Mansion, Lin Daiyu would not be able to follow him on the expedition.
He must stay in the capital and serve as a hostage. This girl is very smart, there is no way she doesn’t know this situation, right?
Forget it, let's ignore this problem for now. Now that I am staying in the capital, I may never lead troops again in my life. If she wants to practice, let her practice. Just treat it as a physical exercise.
Jia Cong smiled and said: "Actually, you are already very good now. You can be considered a master. Just practice if you want. Just don't be too tired. I will feel bad if you are exhausted." Xichun ran over with a look of resentment on his face. He said: "Brother, I am so tired from practicing. Why don't you feel sorry for your sister?"
