When Zhang Heng went back, he saw Akane Koyama squatting beside a wooden basin, preparing nigiri sushi.
The so-called nigiri sushi is a kind of food that combines the best parts of sushi rice and fresh fish. It is a relatively high-end snack. According to legend, Tokugawa Ienaki, the eleventh shogunate of the shogunate, was a greedy and lustful man. Guy, his favorite concubine’s adoptive father is named Nakano Shion. Because too many people want to seek high-ranking positions through Shion, there are many luxury stores near Shion’s residence, and a sushi restaurant came up with the idea of also in Shion. A branch selling nigiri sushi opened next to the door. (But to be honest, I didn’t think it was that high-end. Anyway, after word spread, there were many on roadside stalls).
"Dinner tonight?" Zhang Heng asked, putting the buckwheat noodles and grilled glutinous rice balls on the table. As for the oden, he had already finished it on the way back.
"No, I have to go to Qingshui Temple tomorrow and prepare food in advance." Akane Koyama replied.
Zhang Heng has also heard of the name of Kiyomizu-dera Temple. It is located on the mountainside of Mount Otowa in the east of Kyoto. It was founded in 778 AD. It is the oldest temple in Kyoto. It has gone through several fires and reconstructions. The scenery is beautiful, and you can see cherry blossoms in spring and autumn. Maple leaves were later included in the World Cultural Heritage List and have always been one of the must-visit attractions in Kyoto.
So Zhang Heng asked, "Miss Qian, are you going to enjoy the cherry blossoms? Can I come with you?"
"Ah, that's right." Xiaoshan Akane nodded, seemingly a little surprised. She didn't know why she blushed slightly when she answered. After thinking about it, she asked again, "Don't you still need to be a translator?"
"It's okay. My employer usually doesn't get up until noon. If you want to stay there for a long time, I'll leave first."
"Well, okay, then I'll make more nigiri sushi."
"Sorry for the trouble." Zhang Heng thanked him.
He has been touring Kyoto with Gabriel recently, but French businessmen usually choose places to eat, drink and have fun. He is not interested in any shrines or temples. However, Zhang Heng rarely visited Kyoto at the end of the Tokugawa period, so he was quite interested. Go and see what Kiyomizu Temple looked like more than a hundred years ago. Since Akane Koyama is going, the two of them might as well go together.
Xiaoshan Qian knocked on Zhang Heng's door early the next morning before the sun rose.
Zhang Heng opened the door and saw Xiaoshan Qian holding a lantern outside.
Because she was going to the temple, she was dressed very formally today, a red, blue, yellow, and white kimono with fur sleeves, tied with a sash, and white footbags and zori on her feet. She was holding food in her other hand. A box containing prepared nigiri sushi.
This girl usually spends most of her time in the dojo, wearing Taoist robes and hakama during cultivation. This is the first time Zhang Heng has seen Xiaoshan Qian like this. She is different from the heroic ones in the past, with a little bit of a feminine look. Zhang Heng couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.
"What?" Xiaoshan Qian seemed a little embarrassed because she was being stared at. She moved the lantern downwards, trying to hide her face in the darkness, and said with a straight face, "Hurry up and pack up, we will set off soon."
"Okay, wait until I change my clothes." Zhang Heng said, and after speaking, he turned and walked towards the house. Xiaoshan Qian was inexplicably relieved, but the next moment she saw Zhang Heng stopped again, and turned around and said, "Well... What should I change into when going to the temple?"
"Whatever you want, but don't bring the sword."
"good."
Xiaoshan Qian saw Zhang Heng agreeing and walking into the room. However, the latter seemed to have forgotten to close the door, which made her feel like she didn't know what to do. Although she couldn't see anything from here, she could only hear She couldn't help but feel her cheeks getting hot when she heard the rustling sound of clothes being put on. She wanted to rush out of the door, but she was worried that doing so would make her cover up.
In fact, her own psychology is a bit strange. She grew up in a dojo. Her mother died young. Apart from her father, she is surrounded by disciples of the dojo, almost all of whom are men. They usually practice swordsmanship together and even have some physical contact, but she does not I feel like something is wrong, but why do I feel nervous just standing in the yard now.
After all, is your dressing up today too strange?
But when her father was still alive, she wore this outfit the last time they went to Kiyomizu Temple, and she developed the habit of going to Kiyomizu Temple at this time of year.
But this year is a little different, because there is another person beside her.
Zhang Heng got dressed quickly and washed his face with well water in the yard. However, compared with the well-dressed Xiaoshan Akane, he looked more perfunctory. He really just wore an ordinary suit as Xiaoshan Akane said. clothing.
"Let's go." Xiaoshan Akane didn't say anything and walked ahead holding a lantern.
Zhang Heng followed closely behind. Both of them were martial arts practitioners. They were both very fast on their feet. It didn't take long for them to reach the door of Niou. Zhang Heng raised his head and glanced at the red lacquered door. The first ray of light in the morning The sun happened to fall on a corner of the gatehouse at this time, adding a bit of solemnity to it.
From here, the winding stone road extends upward to the west gate, followed by the three-story pagoda and Kaishan Hall. After passing through a corridor, you reach the most famous Qingshui Grand Stage.
The Qingshui Grand Stage is built on a cliff. Standing on it, you can overlook the mountains of brilliant cherry blossoms. Although there is a cherry blossom tree in Zhang Heng’s yard, cherry blossoms must be connected together to be more beautiful, and in You can also see the Imperial City of Kyoto to the west from here, and the main hall behind you is supported by 139 huge wooden pillars, which makes it look extraordinary.
"The scenery here is pretty good," Zhang Heng said. "I have been hearing people in Kyoto talking about the cherry blossoms at Kiyomizu Temple before. When I saw it today, it is indeed well-deserved."
Akane Koyama hummed slightly, but her body still seemed a little stiff.
This journey was very annoying for her. She always felt awkward when the two of them walked side by side. Once she quickened her pace, she wondered if Zhang Heng behind her was staring at her. When she turned around, she saw Zhang Heng admiring the roadside. The beautiful scenery made me feel a little disappointed, and I almost had a schizophrenia along the way.
Fortunately, I soon came to the main hall of the main hall, where I could pay my respects to Master Guanyin and sort out my somewhat confused mood. Xiaoshan Akane didn't know what happened to her today, and even had to show her mind-cultivation attitude before she let herself go. The distracting thoughts in my heart were slightly reduced.
After the two of them walked past the stage, they walked along the forest path toward the valley below, passed through a maple forest, and arrived at Otowa no Taki, which is famous for the sound of water.
Although it is called "Long", it is not a waterfall here. There are only three small streams of water flowing down the rocks. Even though it is just dawn, there are already people here drawing water to pay homage.
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