Red Chamber: Bring Xue Baochai home at the beginning

Chapter 173 Baoyu participates in Zen, and Phoenix encounters divine punishment?
Although he was a little disgusted with Baoyu's practice of Zen, Jia Zheng didn't reprimand him immediately.

Hearing Feng Yibo's praise at this moment, he couldn't help but feel a little joy in his heart.

Of course, Jia Zheng did not miss a single bit.

He waved his hand quickly and said in disapproval:

"Don't praise Yibo, what can he realize at such a young age?"

At this time, one of Jia Zheng's purveyors was named Bu Guxiu.

Just happened to have finished watching Baoyu's "Parasitic Grass".

Hearing Jia Zheng's modest remarks, he smiled and cupped his hands, saying:

"You don't have to be too modest, old man, brother, you are already ready for Chan and Qu."

To become Jia Zheng's purveyor, one must have some skills.

This Bu Guxiu is best at music.

Before Jia Qiang went to Gusu to buy an opera troupe, he and Shan Pinren accompanied him.

He doesn't know much about Zen, but he is professional about Qu.

So his words are for those who know him well.

It is equivalent to giving Baoyu an expert certification.

Baoyu was praised one after another, and Jia Zheng was even more secretly pleased.

However, before Jia Zheng could respond, Bu Guxiu looked at Feng Yibo again.

"Feng Langzhong said that the elder brother is like a god, but I think the elder brother is Huineng."

Bu Guxiu did not continue to talk about the song, but put forward different opinions from Zen.

This confused everyone present.

Little did they know, this was exactly where Bu Guxiu was so powerful.

If he argues with Feng Yibo on the ground, it will be of no benefit to him whether he wins or loses.

On the contrary, from the point of view of Zen, there is no question of winning or losing.

The monk Feng Yibo mentioned was an eminent monk in the Tang Dynasty.

He is also the founder of Northern Zen.

And the Huineng mentioned by Bu Guxiu was in the same era as Shenxiu.

Founder of Southern Zen.

Both are eminent monks of the Tang Dynasty, but their lineages are just opposite.

The debate on the two has never stopped since ancient times.

Just as Bu Guxiu thinks about music and Zen.

For Feng Yibo, Zen is not his specialty.

Therefore, he was not angry when he was refuted, it was just a small talk.

Feng Yibo also smiled and retorted when he heard the words:

"No, no, it is said that the Sixth Patriarch Huineng has enlightened, but in my opinion, it is just a clever trick."

This enlightenment refers to epiphany, which is exactly the inheritance of Huineng.

Correspondingly, the inheritance of Monk Shenxiu is gradual entry.

Fearing that others would not understand the meaning of "smartness", Feng Yibo explained thoughtfully:

"The six groups of Huineng are just playing tricks on the basis of Master Shenxiu."

In fact, these words are somewhat exposed, he only knows superficially about Buddhism.

But at this point, he threw out his real point of view, saying:

"I never believe that there is any epiphany in this world, only gradual enlightenment is the true meaning, just like reading and literacy, if there is no ten-year window, how can you get the title on the gold list?"

Be it Shenxiu or Huineng.

Feng Yibo really didn't know much about Buddhism.

But when it comes to reading, his words are hard to refute.

After all, he has achieved today's results through his own efforts.

Bu Guxiu knew that he was a first-class talent, so naturally he would not discuss with Feng Yibo how to study.

So he could only ask with a smile: "There have been child prodigies since ancient times, why can't they suddenly realize it?"

Feng Yibo also laughed when he heard that, and said unhurriedly:
"There has been Zhongyong since ancient times. Could it be that Mr. uses this as an analogy?"

Fang Zhongyong's allusions are well known, so Bu Guxiu naturally dare not say that Baoyu will "be lost to everyone" in the future.

Afraid of being misunderstood, he immediately bowed his hands to Jia Zheng and said:

"Of course not, brother is a rare talent and beautiful jade in the world, how can Zhong Yong compare?"

Feng Yibo would not object to this, so he nodded in agreement:
"Indeed, brother Baoyu is really talented and beautiful jade."

But at this point, he changed the subject again and said:
"But good talent and beautiful jade are also polished from the rough jade, so I say that Brother Baoyu has a trace of the true meaning of Master Shenxiu."

Bu Guxiu didn't have to decide whether to win or lose, at this time, he just accepted it as soon as it was good.

When he heard the words, he immediately acted suddenly, and said in his mouth:
"It turns out that what your Excellency said is that Brother Shi has already enlightened, but there is still room for improvement, and he has not yet reached the peak?"

After finishing speaking, without waiting for Feng Yibo's response, he just nodded and said:
"So it turns out that Feng Tanhua is brilliant."

The name changed from Feng Langzhong to Feng Tanhua, which was to find a way for himself.

I'm also reminding everyone: Look, compared with Tanhua, it's okay to be inferior, right?

"How dare you talk about something brilliant!"

Feng Yibo waved his hand, said modestly, and said:

"Brother Bao is young, but he has his own attitude, and that's all for asking me to say a few more words!"

Bu Guxiu was already sincerely convinced, so he immediately echoed:
"Precisely, it's hard to conceal the goodness of the elder brother, so I can't help but say a few more words."

These two people come and go, talking wildly.

In fact, they are not good at Buddhism.

In the final analysis, the two were just touting Baoyu.

Bu Guxiu asked himself that it would not be shameful to lose to a Tanhua.

Feng Yibo just praised a few words casually, and didn't take it seriously at all.

If Bu Guxiu hadn't retorted, he wouldn't have said so much.

After all, it was just to give Jia Zheng face and praise Baoyu.

Everyone understands the truth of "the flowery sedan chair is carried by everyone".

When Jia Zheng heard this, he was full of joy.

He waved his hands to the two of them again and again, and said modestly:
"The two of you have won the prize. It's just wild meditation for children to participate randomly. How can there be any real meaning? There is no good talent."

After hearing the conversation between the two, Baoyu felt in the fog.

But I feel that what they said seems to be very powerful.

At this time, seeing the two finished speaking, he asked in a low voice:
"I don't know what you two said, but where are the masters of Shenxiu and Huineng? Can I go and see them?"

Although he has been fascinated by it, he has heard some Buddhist classics.

But the names of these two people are somewhat unfamiliar.

I just thought that these two people belonged to which temple.

That's why I asked this question because I really wanted to see a thing or two.

Everyone was taken aback when they heard the words, but Feng Yibo was the first to react, and quickly said:
"Brother Baoyu's unpolished jade is pure gold, and it has such a fire without polishing!"

I exaggerated this sentence first, and helped Baoyu cover up his lack of knowledge.

Cai patiently explained again: "Masters Shenxiu and Huineng are both eminent disciples of Hongren, the fifth patriarch of Zen Buddhism, and eminent monks in the Tang Dynasty."

As soon as Baoyu said this, she blushed, knowing that she had made a joke!
"Among them, Master Shenxiu is the first disciple of the master, while Huineng is just the fire monk in the temple."

Feng Yibo didn't care about these things at first, but in order to pick up girls...

No, it should be said that I read some related classics for the sake of family happiness in the future.

The purpose is not to make jokes like Baoyu.

Because with Aunt Lin's health improving, Miaoyu's entry has been put on the agenda.

If there are no accidents, it should be in the door before the end of the year.

As a top student, even if you are picking up girls, you will not fight unprepared.

So in order to better understand Miaoyu, we have a common topic with her.

Feng Yibo took time out to read some allusions about Buddhism.

Unexpectedly, these allusions have not been used on Miaoyu, but they are used here first.

Fortunately, it is so obvious that it is useless in front of Miaoyu.

It's just right to tell Baoyu.

"The enlightenment of Zen is not false seeking, abandoning the meaning of words, so the inheritors often only leave one or two sentences for comprehension."

"Therefore, before the death of the fifth patriarch, he asked all the monks to recite a verse in order to seek a dharma heir."

Speaking of this, we are about to come to the most exciting scene of the whole allusion.

Feng Yibo cleared his throat before continuing:
"At that time, the verse written by the superior Shenxiu was: 'The body is a bodhi tree, and the heart is like a mirror stand. Always wipe it diligently, so that there is no dust.'"

"This is the gradual realization of the true meaning. After listening to the fifth patriarch Hongren, he will pass on his mantle."

Baoyu listened fascinatedly, and compared the Buddha's gatha with his own gatha.

He realized that this monk Shenxiu was indeed worthy of being an eminent monk, and that his Dharma was indeed profound, beyond comparison to him.

"I didn't expect Huineng to be pounding rice in the kitchen. When he heard it, he shook his head and commented: 'Beautiful is beautiful, but it's not good'"

Hearing this, Baoyu frowned suddenly, showing doubts.

Shenxiu's gatha is already so profound, why not finish it?
At this time, I heard Feng Yibo continue to preach:
"After speaking, Huineng also recited a verse, saying: 'Bodhi is not a tree, nor is a bright mirror a stand. There is nothing in the first place, where is the dust?'"

"After listening to the fifth patriarch, he passed the mantle to him without saying a word. Since then, Zen has been divided into south and north."

In this place of Buddha's gatha, Baoyu felt as if he had been hit by a blow to the head, and he was insane for a while.

It turns out that there is such a perception in the world!

It's just that I haven't realized it yet, and I haven't heard of it!

"Although there is no superiority or inferiority in Buddhism, there are always two paths."

"One step by step, one step-by-step to become a Buddha."

Speaking of this, Feng Yibo came to another wave of output of his own values, saying:

"I personally believe that step by step is the right way. It is too utilitarian to become a Buddha right away. Many people want to be convenient for a while, and they are afraid that they will go astray."

What he was talking about was obviously not just about Buddhism, but it was a pity that Baoyu was still immersed in Huineng's Buddhist gatha, and couldn't come back to his senses for a long time.

When the other people present heard Feng Yibo's words, they all thought of the suffering of a scholar in ten years of poverty.

Many people felt the same way and nodded their heads in agreement.

At this time, seeing Baoyu seemed to be in deep thought, Feng Yibo reminded with a smile:
"Since Brother Baoyu has already enlightened, it should be done step by step. Don't think that enlightenment is good if you have a little awareness."

At this time, Bu Guxiu also found that Baoyu was crazy, so he frowned and reminded:
"Actually, brother's enlightenment is more like epiphany, but after all, brother is the only son of the old man, and he is still young, so it's better not to comprehend too deeply."

Baoyu didn't respond yet, but Feng Yibo was taken aback when he heard the words.

He saluted Bu Guxiu and said:
"What this man said is very true. I just realized that I was happy, so I was wrong."

Seeing that Feng Yibo had no airs at all, Bu Guxiu actually confessed his mistake to him, didn't even dare to say anything, and even avoided it.

It's just that these words seem to be said to Bu Guxiu, but they are actually said to Jia Zheng.

Speaking of this, Feng Yibo persuaded Baoyu again:
"Brother Baoyu should take the right path, read more sage classics, and don't study Buddhism and Zen."

Jia Zheng's words won Jia Zheng's heart, and he nodded with a smile.

Baoyu on the side has also woken up, and when he heard the words "sage classics", he only laughed twice, but did not respond.

But after the show ended, Baoyu went to Mrs. Wang to get some Buddhist classics.

Right in Mrs. Shi's room, she looked upright.

Mrs. Shi and Mrs. Wang just thought he was flipping through them casually.

Didn't care, let alone stop it.

After Mrs. Shi's birthday is over for a few days, Baoyu seems to have become an eminent monk.

When talking to the sisters, as soon as he was left out, he suddenly said:

"There is no other way to pass on one mind. The mind and body are empty, and all ties are silent."

This remark sounded full of Zen, and all the sisters were puzzled.

Only Miaoyu was the first to react, frowning and saying:
"Second Master Bao is talking about Huangbo Dharma. Could it be that he has joined the Nengzong sect and is going to become a monk and practice Zen?"

Nengzong refers to Huineng's Beizong, and Huangbo is his descendant and an eminent monk in the Tang Dynasty.

The sisters didn't know what it means to be a sect, but the son who became a monk understood it, and was shocked immediately.

Seeing this, Baochai and Daiyu looked at each other and felt that the problem was serious, so they hurriedly brought someone to report to Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Shi.

For a moment, Mrs. Wang panicked.

Hastily asked people to collect the Buddhist scriptures, and Baoyu was not allowed to read them again.

Even the meditation hall in the mansion was temporarily closed, and the Buddha statues worshiped were also locked.

I'm afraid that if Baoyu sees it, the second room of Rongfu will be cut off!
It's just that they can only be isolated physically, but they cannot be eliminated mentally.

Two days had passed since Baoyu's incident, and something happened to Wang Xifeng again.

Not long after Mrs. Shi's birthday, Jia Lian said that she was going to hold a funeral ceremony for Jia's mother and ask for an heir by the way.

Therefore, he did not bring anyone else, only Wang Xifeng to Qingxu Temple.

It can be said that it is good to have a three-day peace funeral, but after only two days, Jia Lian came back crying.

But Wang Xifeng and Heping'er, master and servant, were carried back.

There is not even a complete corpse.

After asking, I found out that it was Xifeng who created the scourge.

Ping'er, who was still tired, followed.

The other servants who followed were also unanimous.

It is said that thunder exploded on dry land, smashing the master and servant to pieces on the spot.

Now the Rong Mansion has no one in charge, and they have to be greeted and sent to make arrangements for the funeral.

Li Wan, who was supposed to be ordered, said that he had no such talent.

Mrs. Wang discussed with Jia Zheng and borrowed Youshi to help.

Only then did someone come in to deal with Wang Xifeng's funeral.

In front of him, Jia Lian was in charge, entrusting the outside affairs to several second-class managers at home.

Jia Zhen took the lead again, leading Jia, Jia Fan, Jia Heng, Jia Ying and other princes.

In the back, I will continue to be busy with the family-saving villa.

Baoyu didn't know what was going on, so she just cried behind her and recited Buddha's name for Xifeng.

Jia Rong, Jia Qiang, Jia Chang, Jia Ling and other grass-roots generations have their own division of labor, and they are all with deacons.

With the help of many people, it can be considered a smooth affair.

He never lost the face of Jia's family.

It's just that as soon as this matter is over, Rong Mansion is in chaos.

Without Wang Xifeng's deterrence, the subordinates had no sense of seriousness, and all began to sneak away.

Or take the opportunity to form a clique and tease Wei Fu with the temporary manager.

Or cheating without integrity, or reporting without evidence, or recommending without reason.

All kinds of bad things are happening, and it is difficult to describe them.

Mrs. Wang went off in person, and after a few days of cooking, she managed to stabilize the situation.

Reluctantly, Li Wan was unable to take charge, so he appointed Tanchun, Baochai and others to assist him.

In any case, the power of the housekeeper must be on the side of the second bedroom.

No matter how bad Li Wan is in charge, she is also the eldest daughter-in-law of the second household.

Although Tanchun, the assistant manager, is a concubine, she is also the concubine of the second room.

Even Baochai, the assistant, is Mrs. Wang's own niece.

Mrs. Xing couldn't intervene at all, but if she dared to say something more, someone would remind her.

The imperial concubine is about to come back to visit her relatives.

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