The Second Master of the Red Chamber

Chapter 24 Xuan Tomb Panxiang Temple

Regarding the process of Jia Min's funeral, it was almost the same in Yangzhou.

Sending it to Suzhou now is just the last step of burial.

Lin Ruhai sent someone to choose the address of the tomb earlier, but now it is only because of the engraving of the tombstone, the construction of the tomb, and the selection of the auspicious date that time has been delayed.

It took another half a month before Jia Min's coffin was finally buried.

At this time, all the members and female relatives of the Lin family went back to their respective homes after receiving two reward meals.

And Daiyu, on No. 40 nine days after Jia Min's death, completely relaxed after holding the last Buddhist service in front of Jia Min's grave.

Just because Daiyu's illness has not recovered, Jia Lian is not in a hurry to take her back to Yangzhou.In addition to helping Daiyu ask for medical advice every day, he continued to let Zhang Yong practice himself most of the time.

Not to mention, even though it was just a simple horse-strike and boxing exercise, after a long time, Jia Lian could feel that his physical fitness had made great progress, which further strengthened his "heart of martial arts".

This was not Jia Lian's whim, but after thinking about it, he felt that since it was difficult for him to study literature, he might as well practice martial arts.

The way of civil and martial arts, you have to know one of them a little bit, otherwise you will really become a waste if you can't do it.

Nearly half a month later, Jia Lian saw that Daiyu's condition was gradually improving. He was afraid that she would be suffocated alone in the inner courtyard of the deep house, so during the visit, he suggested: "It's a refreshing autumn day, why don't I take my sister out of the city to relax?" how?"

"Okay~!"

Don't get me wrong, this is the voice of Snow Goose.

Xueyan only heard that she could go out to play, so she applauded subconsciously, and retreated shyly when she saw Daiyu staring at her dissatisfied.

Daiyu was a little embarrassed, and didn't really want to move, so she whispered to Jia Lian, "Will it be troublesome? Shouldn't we be preparing to go back to Yangzhou?"

This month in Suzhou, Jia Lian took care of her like a father, which made her feel very strange about Jia Lian now.

After all, Jia Lian was the third relative in her life besides her parents who treated her so well and got along with her day and night.

It's not quite right to say that we get along day and night, because we only see her two or three times a day, and it's Jia Lian who comes in to see her, and each time it's only half a cup of tea or a stick of incense.But Daiyu felt that this was getting along day and night.

"You don't need to be busy going back to Yangzhou. I also received a letter from my uncle yesterday. He also knows that you are sick, so he asked you to rest in Suzhou for a few days, and it will not be too late to go back when you are well.

I thought that my sister had been staying at home for a long time, and it would not be conducive to recuperating if this continued.It just so happens that the weather is fine today, neither hot nor cold, why don't we go to the temple, and by the way, we can also pray for my aunt. "

Daiyu was moved by Jia Lian.She also really felt that her body was very sore recently, and she felt a little refreshed every day when Jia Lian came to visit her.

After thinking about it, he said, "Then, where are you going?"

After Daiyu asked, she realized that she was from Suzhou and the proprietor. Jia Lian guessed that it might not be the first time he came to Suzhou. How did he know the surrounding temples?So he added: "The big temples near here include Chongyuan Temple, Hanshan Temple and Dinghui Temple, all of which I have been to."

Jia Lian had planned for a long time, "Let's go to Panxiang Temple in Xuantou."

"Panxiang Temple?"

Daiyu tilted her head and thought for a while, then replied: "I know about Xuanmu Mountain, which is just to the west of the city, but why is there a Panxiang Temple in it? I don't know about it."

Jia Lian said with a smile: "There is a story in this place, and there is also a wonderful person. It is not known whether he and his sister have some affinity, but I am inconvenient to tell."

Daiyu smiled, and Lian's second elder brother actually imitated those monks and Taoists in playing charades.

In my heart, I don't believe that there are still people in the world who can fall in love with her, Lin Daiyu!But he didn't lose Jia Lian's affection, just nodded and said, "In that case, I will listen to Lian's second elder brother's arrangement."

"Okay, my sister will prepare first. I'll go outside and ask them to prepare the carriages and horses, and then I'll pick up my sister."

Jia Lian got up with a smile, and Daiyu also sat up quickly, bowed on the kang, and watched Jia Lian leave.

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Jia Lian had already asked people to find out the location of Panxiang Temple, so after preparing the chariots and entourage, he escorted Daiyu out of the city and came directly to Xuanmu Mountain.

Along the way, seeing Suzhou's beautiful landscape and autumn scenery, if Jia Lian hadn't known his limited level, he would have composed a poem immediately to express his admiration for this beautiful scenery and his own feelings.

Sitting alone in the carriage, Daiyu raised the curtain and looked out, thinking that Jia Lian hadn't lied to her, and that the weather was indeed suitable for going out to the city.

Facing the warm sunshine and breathing the clear air, it seemed as if all the sickness on his body had been blown away.

She hasn't been out of town for a long time.

When I came to Xuanmu Mountain, because the carriage could not go up the mountain road, I had to stop on the avenue, leaving guards.

But a single horse could go up. Seeing that Daiyu had only walked a section of the mountain road, Jia Lian was a little panting from exhaustion, so he rode up to her and said, "There is still a long way to go up here, why don't you take a horse for my sister, it will save effort. "

Daiyu looked up at the tall white horse, then at Jia Lian sitting on it, and hurriedly shook her head.

Jia Lian jumped down and said with a smile: "Sister Lin, don't be afraid. I often ride this horse. I have a gentle personality and won't fall my sister."

Wang Momo, who was beside her, also persuaded: "The girl should belong to the second master Yilian. It won't be a problem if we are by your side."

Daiyu still refused, but Jia Lian had already taken her little hand and came to the stirrup.

Daiyu's face turned a little red, this was the first time she was held by a man other than her father.

In order to hide the uneasiness in his heart, he could only step on the stirrup according to the words, and suddenly felt his ribs tighten, and when he turned around, Jia Lian had already sent him to the horse, and he was sitting firmly.

Dumbly took the reins of the horse from Jia Lian to her, and listened to Jia Lian's instructions to let her tighten and sit down, and then helped her lead the horse forward.

Daiyu suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, if this is the case...

She thought just now that Jia Lian was going to sit on a horse and take her up the mountain. Wouldn't that be equivalent to sitting in his arms, but she was the most embarrassed.

Sitting on a soft cushion, touching the thick but warm skin of the horse, I also looked at the mountain road and the scenery below from an angle I had never experienced before. flooded my mind.

Riding a horse, it turned out to be this feeling.

This is Lian's second elder brother's favorite horse. I often see him only riding on this horse, and it seems that his breath still remains on it.

Sizhi was a little shy, so he looked down at Jia Lian who was walking in front, who was almost as tall as a horse, and suddenly thought in his heart, if only he had such a big brother.

In that way, not only will my father have arms, but maybe I won't have to go to the capital anymore...

The road in the mountains was steep, and Jia Lian led the horse carefully, not daring to put Daiyu in any danger.

After walking for about a cup of tea, I saw that the road was much wider, and an ancient temple was looming in the distance, and a few lines of cooking smoke rose from it.

"Benefactors, please stay. Our temple does not keep outsiders. All benefactors, please go back."

When approaching the temple, Zhaoer went up to knock on the door, but was told that Panxiang Temple did not accept pilgrims.

Zhao'er knew that Jia Lian took Daiyu out today to relax, so he didn't dare to make a mistake, so he just smiled and said to the old nun: "You don't receive pilgrims, and you eat and drink whatever you usually like. Could it be that you have become gods and don't need to eat or drink anymore?" No?"

"Sister Lin, wait a minute, I'll go and have a look."

Seeing that Zhao'er couldn't communicate well for a long time, Jia Lian, who was behind, said something to Daiyu and walked over.

"Don't bother the benefactors. Our temple is enshrined with sesame oil money by Mr. Suzhou Zhidao all year round. You don't have to worry about making a living, so you should leave. If you want to offer incense, you can go to the west, and there are several ancient temples."

Jia Lian came over and just heard the old nun's words, and couldn't help thinking:

Sure enough, it is the temple where Miaoyu stayed, and this behavior is as absurd as Miaoyu. How can there be a reason why the temple that opened the mountain did not allow pilgrims to enter the mountain to burn incense?There is also this Suzhou weaving, but it belongs to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and it has a considerable status in the entire Jiangnan area. How can it enshrine such a little-known nunnery?

Could it be that Miaoyu is his daughter?
Heh, if Miaoyu is really leading the practice in this Panxiang Temple, even if she is not his daughter, there should be a great relationship between them.

Seeing that Zhao'er and the old nun couldn't make sense, Jia Lian stepped forward and saluted with clasped hands, saying, "I've seen this teacher. My aunt has a new funeral, and my cousin is overwhelmed with worries. Today, my disciple took her out to relax. I passed by Guibaosha, but If you want to go in and enjoy a stick of incense, please ask the teacher to be lenient."

While speaking, Jia Lian handed over the silver ingots he had prepared in his sleeve.

The heavy silver fell into her hands, and the teacher immediately hesitated.

She looked at Daiyu who was sitting on the horse behind, and saw that there were four or five maidservants, servants and many strong guards around her, so she knew that they must be a big family in the city.Seeing Jia Lian's handsome appearance and polite demeanor, he said, "It's just that our temple is small, and I'm afraid it can't accommodate many people like the benefactor..."

Jia Lian said to Zhao'er, "You all wait outside. Without permission, don't disturb the tranquility of the temple."

Zhao'er and the others agreed.

So the old nun had nothing else to say, and turned to invite Jia Lian and others to enter.

(End of this chapter)