It is not yet known what kind of disputes will arise in Dayong's officialdom in the future due to the memorial that Xie Ruqing is about to write.
What we can know is that at this moment, spring water from an unknown mountain stream flows on the mountainside of Tianyun Mountain on the outskirts of Kyoto.
The white clouds in the sky rolled freely, and the crystal clear spring water flowed leisurely. Inadvertently, the spring water rushed down the mountain, adding more waves to the originally troubled world, and rolled up white mist...
A mighty team passed through the misty mountainside. I don't know how much time passed before they vaguely saw a place built near the mountain, near the water, and near the forest behind a few vigorous ginkgo trees. It is antique and solemn. It is a Taoist temple with gold and white as its theme instead of yellow and red in the past.
Everyone was tired from traveling all the way, and inevitably the team's speed became a little tired, but now they became energetic because they saw the Taoist temple that seemed to be so close, and then they speeded up again.
Finally, the joint convoy of Prince Yin's Mansion and Duke Yan's Mansion arrived at the end of their trip, "Yunxiao Temple", with the sound of chime bells ringing through the sky~
Xie Ruqing and King Yin got off the carriage together coincidentally, and immediately helped their wives off in person. After that, a group of filial sons and grandsons got off the horse or carriage according to their seniority.
The people at Yunxiao Temple had known about the arrival of King Yin and Duke Yan early in the morning, so they very kindly prepared six qualified Taoist priests to wait at the door.
The Taoist priests waiting at the door saw this scene and knew in their hearts that the people coming must be King Yin, Duke Yan and others, so they immediately walked in front of King Yin and Xie Ruqing.
The six Taoist priests were obviously familiar with Xie Ruqing, King Yin and others. After meeting each other, they chatted with each other very easily. The content did not involve any important court affairs or earth-shattering gossip.
It's just that we chatted about astronomy and geography, or about scriptures and tea, which was ordinary, but the harmonious and relaxed atmosphere made everyone who saw it couldn't help but feel a bit envious...
I don't know if it was the Taoist priest who suddenly said:
"My lord, my lord, it's a coincidence that you are here. Uncle Xianyun just returned from traveling in the mountains and rivers of Chu some time ago. Today he is giving a lecture in the dojo. After the lecture, he will meditate on the principles of heaven and earth in his room. , if you two are interested, you can go find your uncle to resolve your fate..."
King Yin himself was not a believer in Taoism. Compared to ghosts and gods, King Yin himself believed more in the power of fists. Therefore, although King Yin treated the Taoist priests with great courtesy, he still did not accept their proposal. He politely declined their invitation.
As for Xie Ruqing, although he is a devout Taoist believer, he never seeks help from others and tries to intervene in the development of unknown things. But this time, Xie Ruqing said without any hesitation:
"Okay, since Master Xianyun is here today, I would like to trouble you all masters to pass it on for me. I do have some doubts, and I need Master Xianyun to answer my questions..."
King Yin and all the Taoist priests felt a little surprised, but they did not ask any questions. The Taoist priests just smiled and agreed to the matter, and King Yin just said that Xie Ruqing should go back and feel at ease, and he will definitely take care of it. So many people.
Xie Ruqing nodded and thanked them, then took Gu Ruosu's hand and asked several Taoist priests to lead them to the Sanqing Hall to offer incense...
Although Yunxiao Temple has only existed for less than a hundred years, it does not seem to be comparable to the Daxiangguo Temple, a thousand-year-old temple revered by the royal family. However, the time it has been in existence is obviously not the only criterion for considering its influence. .
Yunxiao Temple was only established a hundred years ago, but its reputation has already been widely spread throughout the world. It can be said that no one knows who is unknown to everyone. Over the past hundred years, capable people and strangers have appeared frequently in Yunxiao Temple, and all of them have taken it as their own duty to save the people of the world. , in troubled times, he came out to respond to the times. In prosperous times, he did not seek fame, but only traveled around the world to save lives and heal the wounded.
Several patrons in the past have also been regarded as saviors in the hearts of all people in the world...
Therefore, Yunxiao Temple has only been established for less than a hundred years, and it has become antagonistic to the Daxiangguo Temple. The number of believers is no less than that of the Daxiangguo Temple...
Therefore, even though Yunxiao Temple is built among the winding mountains, rivers and fields, and today is not a festival, the Taoist temple is still overcrowded with people who come to offer incense and candles, or to express their wishes.
Xie Ruqing and others managed to escape the huge crowds of people, and finally entered the Sanqing Hall under the guidance of the Taoist priests.
In the Sanqing Hall, auspicious smoke was lingering and elegant music was singing softly. The Taoist priests stood beside them, chanting something in a low voice with solemn expressions. Even Gu Ruosu, who had received "atheism" ideological education since childhood, couldn't help but feel excited in his heart. A hint of solemnity.
With Xie Ruqing's support, Gu Ruosu knelt on the futon in front of "Sanqing", took three sticks of incense from Xie Ruqing's hand, and followed the others' "devout" worship, but she still couldn't help it. I wanted to look around, but for some reason, Xie Ruqing, who had closed her eyes and was thinking about her wishes, suddenly opened her mouth and said:
"Gu Gu, don't look around, and offer your incense properly."
Gu Ruosu was so frightened that she didn't dare to be distracted anymore, but she was still wondering in her heart: "Could he be the reincarnation of Erlang Shen? How could he still know what I was doing when he closed his eyes?" I didn’t expect that Xie Ruqing was such a devout religious believer...]
Gu Ruosu was still thinking like this, but Xie Ruqing over there had already stood up, inserted the incense in her hand into the incense burner herself, and then walked to the side without saying a word and stood there.
After everyone had offered incense, Xie Ruqing first walked to Gu Ruosu and asked her to play as she pleased without looking for him.
Then, Xie Ruqing walked to King Yin who was joking with Qi Zhenbao and whispered something to him.
After saying that, King Yin's expression suddenly changed, and he and Xie Ruqing were about to leave together. However, before leaving, King Yin still remembered something, and turned around and said:
"You juniors, now that you have finished offering incense, go and have a look around. You can seek marriage and study. Just remember that when it's time to eat, go to the backyard to eat, and then go to the Tianzihao wing to rest. Remember, don't stir up trouble."
Everyone nodded in agreement, and after Xie Ruqing and Prince Yin left, they scattered around like little birds that had finally gained freedom...
"Xiao Liu, why is your father acting weird today..." Gu Ruosu, a monk who was two feet tall and confused, grabbed Xie Hao'an who had already stepped out of the room with one foot and asked.
Xie Haoan took back his foot that had stepped out of the threshold, then shook his head in confusion and said:
"This... I don't know either... Mother... It's not like you don't understand my father. His mood is like the clouds in the sky, sometimes as white as snow, sometimes as pitch black. Mother, you don't even know. How can I know..."
When Gu Ruosu heard Xie Haoan's words, she nodded unconsciously in agreement, and then said:
"What you said is quite right. Your father's mood and thoughts... are indeed beyond the control of ordinary people...
That’s all~ I don’t care about your father. Your father is such a big man and he can definitely take care of himself~ I’d better find some fun for myself~”
When Xie Hao'an heard the word "have fun", his eyes couldn't help but shine. Then, he whispered into Gu Ruosu's ear and said: "Mother, if you want to have fun, son, I have an excellent recommendation for good fun. As long as, Mother, if you are braver and dare to participate, I guarantee that it will be fun~"
When Gu Ruosu heard what Xie Hao'an said, she couldn't help but feel a little inexplicable. Then she said in a low voice: "Ahem, cough, cough, of course I'm brave. Is there anything I don't dare to do? It's just... cough cough... tell me in advance Well, don’t do anything that violates the law and morality..."
When Xie Hao'an heard this, he immediately patted his chest and said, "Don't worry! Mom! You know how courageous I am. How dare I do that kind of thing... I still think I haven't lived long enough..."
After saying that, Xie Haoan boldly took Gu Ruosu and ran away "sneakily"...
Only a group of servants and Gu Shu, who was originally prepared to guard Gu Ruosu, but was entangled by Qi Zhenbao as soon as they got off the carriage, were left worrying in place...
"Sister Shu, why are you so anxious? Don't worry. Grandma Gu will definitely be protected by secret guards sent by Grandpa Xie secretly. Don't worry~" Qi Zhenbao looked at Gu Shu's anxious and angry look and couldn't help but He spoke to comfort him.
When Gu Shu heard Qi Zhenbao's words, she still felt that they made sense in her heart, but she still said worriedly: "However, there are so many people coming and going in this Taoist temple, and I'm still afraid of my aunt... I'll go with her... like this I also……"
"It's a blessing, not a curse, but you can't avoid it. Sister Shu, there are some things that you can't stop if you want to. It's better to let nature take its course." Qi Zhenbao interrupted Gu Shu's long speech, said.
After being persuaded by Qi Zhenbao again and again, Gu Shu could only nod her head in agreement. She was no longer prepared to pursue Gu Ruosu. Instead, she turned her attention to Qi Zhenbao with great interest and asked curiously:
"Didn't you write me a letter earlier saying that homework is very difficult and you often get scolded by your teacher? But Zhenbao, why do I feel that what you said today...is not only very reasonable, but also quoted from classics?"
"Could it be that you just wanted to attract my attention and deceived me?"
Although Gu Shu and Qi Zhenbao have not been able to meet each other these days, they still find a new way to communicate with each other through letters. It can be said that their understanding of each other has reached a new level, and their friendship has also improved. Got a certain degree of sublimation.
Qi Zhenbao stuck out his tongue in embarrassment, then stuck out his tongue and said:
"How dare I lie to you, Sister Shu... I really don't understand these principles... it's just... it's just..."
"What is it?" Gu Shu looked at Qi Zhenbao who was hesitant to speak, and continued to ask curiously.
"It's just that a few days ago, my teacher asked us to hand over a scripture to him... I really didn't know how... so I asked my brother to write an article for me and give it to him, in order not to reveal the truth. , I even memorized it on purpose...so...ahem..."
"I understand, you are a very weird little girl~ Your brother is really nice to you, and he is even willing to help you write this~" Gu Shu looked at Qi Zhenbao's very embarrassed look and couldn't help but Said with a smile.
"That's natural. Although my brother is a bit thinner and doesn't look very masculine. Moreover, he has no interest and can't speak to please girls, but for me, that's really nothing to say! My brother will give me whatever I want! He will never refuse me!" Qi Zhenbao said very proudly.
"Sister Shu, do you have a brother at home? Does your brother love you as much as my brother does?" Qi Zhenbao suddenly asked curiously.
"I... used to have brothers, and they were very kind to me, but... later, they all died. Their hearts and lungs were eaten by wolves and dogs..." Gu Shu suddenly faded the smile on her face. Yes, he said softly.
When Qi Zhenbao heard this, he immediately opened his eyes in shock. Then he pulled Gu Shu's sleeve guiltily and said cautiously:
"I'm sorry...Sister Shu...I really didn't expect...your brothers would...I'm sorry..."
"It's okay, time is also fate. Aren't I living a good life now? It's really okay..." Gu Shu patted the back of Qi Zhenbao's hand without hesitation, signaling her not to be sad, then smiled and said .
"But...Sister Shu...I really feel sorry for you...Why don't good people get good rewards...This world is really too bad..."
"But it doesn't matter, Sister Shu. You have no brother, but I still have a brother. I am willing to give you half of my brother. In the future, you will also have a brother!" Qi Zhenbao was young and ignorant after all, and I don’t know, brother, I don’t just give this thing to you... I don’t know, sometimes, what is more painful than the death of a loved one is the betrayal of a loved one...
After Qi Zhenbao finished speaking, without waiting for Gu Shu's reaction, he directly pulled Gu Shu in front of his brother Qi Zhaoyang, and then said to Qi Zhaoyang: "Brother! I found a sister for you and a sister for myself! "
Gu Shu was pulled in front of Qi Zhaoyang and looked at him with her peripheral vision - Qi Zhaoyang, the only son of King Yin.
The rumored Qi Zhaoyang was frail and sick since he was a child and was unable to practice martial arts. He has lived in seclusion for many years. He also has a special constitution and is allergic to many pollen. He travels all year round and mostly wears a hat for fear of getting pollen into his nose.
Gu Shu didn't know how true or false the rumors were, but at least, it seemed that the rumors were not completely untrustworthy.
As the rumors said, Qi Zhaoyang was thin and not powerful. The smell of herbal medicine almost filled her nose. Although it was sunny today, Qi Zhaoyang was indeed wearing a thick bamboo hat, which was almost invisible. What a gap.
Even so, when Qi Zhaoyang spoke, no one could see his facial expression. They could only hear his helplessness from his voice:
"You are a little girl. You dare to agree to anything on a whim... and you are not afraid that your mother will find out and slap you..."
"I'm not making trouble on a whim, brother! Brother! I'm serious!" Qi Zhenbao said angrily.
"Well, which eldest lady is it that our little princess wants to recognize as her sister..." Qi Zhaoyang's tone was calm, and he didn't seem to be unhappy at all, but for some reason, Gu Shu felt that there was something hidden in the bamboo hat. Qi Zhaoyang underneath seemed to be examining her with "aura"...
"Zhenbao, stop making trouble. It's enough for me to have an aunt. I don't need a brother." Gu Shu hurriedly spoke to Qi Zhenbao.
"But I...I feel sorry for you...Sister Shu..."
"I have nothing to feel bad about. You see, I have a good skin, a good aunt, and a good identity. I am rich, and I can even recruit a son-in-law in the future... What is there to feel bad about?"
"Okay... Sister Shu, you are so amazing... You can comfort yourself..." Qi Zhenbao thought about Gu Shu's words again and again, then nodded and stopped insisting on his opinion.
And it was only after Qi Zhenbao finished speaking that Gu Shu felt that the line of sight that had been observing her disappeared...
"Miss Gu is open-minded and transparent. She is really a rare good person. Earlier, my little sister encountered an accident. I would like to thank Miss Gu for your generous rescue." Qi Zhaoyang said.
"It doesn't have to be... I just tried my best. I think whoever it was that day would have sacrificed their lives to save him." Gu Shu did not take the credit, but said lightly.
"Miss Gu is so angry. If you are free now, why don't you come with me to get a cup of tea in the back? I heard from my mother that you admire Taoism, Miss Gu. I think you will definitely appreciate Master Mo Xuan's tea." "Qi Zhaoyang said suddenly.
"Okay, okay! Let's go, let's go!" Qi Zhenbao said happily before Gu Shu could react.
"Don't go. You go and follow your mother to ask for a peace charm. You've been so unlucky recently, so go and try again."
"But I..." Qi Zhenbao wanted to say something else, but Qi Zhaoyang said again:
"If you don't go obediently, then next time, I will let you write the scriptures alone and I won't help you."
Qi Zhenbao nodded as if his anger had been punctured, and then turned around three times and left the sight of Gu Shu and Qi Zhaoyang...
And Gu Shu, in the end, embraced her own selfishness, and under Qi Zhaoyang's "warm invitation", she willingly walked to the back...
