Jia Baoyu from the Red Chamber

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spn chapter 220 one third day of august

All the matters were properly arranged, even the matter of going to the palace to study with him was put aside, and the rest was just to study hard and prepare for the township examination, even Daiyu and the others just met Jia Baoyu these days Jia Baoyu has read all the books that must be read for the exams, because in these days, sharpening is the first priority. Jia Zheng collected the rural exams in the capital, Jinling, Zhejiang and other places in recent years. The ink scrolls were shown to Jia Baoyu, and Jia Baoyu was asked to figure out the artistic conception. The style of writing in the rural examinations in these three places is leading the trend and is the most impressive.

Apart from reading, Jia Baoyu is no longer interested in flirting. Of course, there are still necessary physical exercises. These are also practicing, which can make Jia Baoyu's spirit better. Resting for a day is considered a combination of work and rest, but he did not let go of teaching Jia Lan to study, which can be regarded as reviewing homework. The important thing is that Jia Baoyu went to work and Jia Lan was happier. Jia Lan was not taken seriously before. of.

Life is a little tense but he is a little happy. He still has confidence in Jia Baoyu for the provincial examination. Jia Baoyu also sent someone to Lin Xuan to send a copy of the ink scroll that he copied. Lin Xuan couldn't find it. It's easy to find, and Lin Xuan's family doesn't have that much money to collect these things.

Today is the third day of August, and there are still six days before the township examination on the ninth day of August. Today, Jia Baoyu has a rest day of less than ten days, but he got up early and did not study, because today is Jia's mother's birthday, although Jia's mother is worried about Jia Baoyu's further study. It's not a big birthday, but how could Jia Zheng and Jia She agree, because the construction of the provincial house has also been postponed for a few days. [

However, following Jiamu's point of view, she didn't make it public, relatives and friends only invited those who were close to her, and the birthday banquet was only held in the Ningrong Second Mansion, and neither guests nor official guests were invited. The ones in Ning Mansion are mostly collateral, but the two mansions alone are also extremely luxurious.

The reason for not feasting was also mentioned to outsiders. Naturally, others would not be dissatisfied with it, but people still have to give gifts that should be given. Since the first ten days of July, there has been an endless stream of people giving birthday gifts. Yuan Chun also ordered the eunuch to send them from the palace. She gave her presents, a golden birthday star, an agarwood walking stick, a string of Ganan beads, a box of incense sticks, a pair of gold ingots, four pairs of silver ingots, twelve pieces of colored satin, and four jade cups.

Because Jia's mansion doesn't celebrate much, because the gifts from others are all face gifts, and they are very expensive, but there are some delicate and exquisite things that Jia's mother likes. Whenever she sees something related to scientific research, Jia's mother can't help but say All of them were sent to Jia Baoyu.

In order not to disturb Jia Baoyu's study, these were sent over when Jia Baoyu was not studying. One by one, they were filled with Jia Baoyu's big bookshelf. The place went, Jia Baoyu saw and asked Xiren and the others to put them in their own room first, but he didn't want Xiangling to like him so much, so he moved all the things to his own place, so Jia Baoyu didn't say anything. Studying Xiangling for a long time has already benefited a lot.

Jia Baoyu did not go to Jiamu Daiyu's place, but left the Rongfu. Today, several temples recite the Baoan Longevity Sutra for Jiamu. Sincerity is spirit.

Jia Baoyu went to Shuiyue Nunnery after reading it twice in other small temples. Here, he had to read for one day. Of course, Jia Baoyu only needs to stay here for a while. The unique sound of chanting scriptures is much more solemn than the single voice when Jingxu was there. Does this have the appearance of a nunnery?Although in fact this is just a shelter for orphans funded by the Jia family, many people are unclean.

Jia Baoyu got up after repeating the recitation twice. When he got up, he waved to Zhizhi'er who was chanting with his eyes closed. He knew that Zhizhi'er hadn't really closed his eyes. Jia Baoyu came out and Zhizhi'er was careful. After looking at the senior uncle and senior sister beside him, they also came out.

It's been a while since the little nun became plumper than before, so it can be seen that she hasn't suffered much, but Jia Baoyu still asked: "How are you going these days? You haven't been bullied anymore!"

Zhi'er nodded, "Since the master left, the nunnery has become much more peaceful, and the senior sisters can really eat vegetarian food and chant Buddha, everyone is grateful to the second master in their hearts, and they all make offerings to the second master as a living Bodhisattva in their hearts. "The old nun Jingxu got a serious illness and died shortly after that incident.

Jia Baoyu laughed when he heard Zhizhi'er talking like this, "Don't do this, I don't want to become a monk, since you are living well, just remember to let me know if there is anything in the future, don't be silent. If you can't stay here any longer, you can tell me to listen, if there is a chance, I will find a gap to let you stay in the mansion, and it's the same."

Zhi'er originally just nodded, but when he heard Jia Baoyu's last words, he immediately cheered up, "What the second master said is true."

Jia Baoyu nodded, "It's natural, but I'm afraid I'll have to wait for a long time, and I'm afraid I won't have much free time in half a year."

"Neng'er can wait." Zhi'er said excitedly.

"That's good." Jia Baoyu touched Zhizhi'er's bald head, which felt a little uncomfortable, because he said: "You are not a regular nun, and it's the same when you become a monk, and you practice with your hair. "

Zhizhi nodded and said nothing, Jia Baoyu looked at the time and said: "I have to go first, and then I have to go to Qingxuguan, I have to go back before noon." Then Jia Baoyu got on the horse and thought I went in the direction of pure and virtual contemplation.

When we arrived at Qingxu Temple, Taoist Zhang was explaining the lottery to others. It was obviously something that some apprentices could do. I don’t know why this old Taoist did it so happily. The smile on his face was never gone, "Grandpa Zhang, Baoyu has come to pray for the ancestors."

Taoist Zhang had already noticed that Jia Baoyu was coming, but because he was helping others with things, he ignored Jia Baoyu. After helping the person in front of him, he let the middle-aged Taoist beside him replace him, and when he looked at Jia Baoyu formally Daoist Zhang was casual and smiling habitually at first, but then he noticed the difference, and said to Jia Baoyu with some doubts on his face: "Brother, follow me to the back."

Jia Baoyu asked Mingyan and Li Gui to wait here and followed Taoist Zhang to the backyard of the Taoist temple. Taoist Zhang involuntarily took Jia Baoyu's hand, but Jia Baoyu's habitual resistance had no effect at all. Baoyu is a bit ashamed of claiming to have become a master recently, but it's just that he didn't compete with the really capable ones.

"Brother has entered the fourth floor." Taoist Zhang said after a while. [

Jia Baoyu nodded, "A few days ago, it seemed that

Jia Baoyu heard this and said: "Grandpa Zhang may tell me more about the master. As someone else's disciple, Baoyu has the obligation to avenge the master."

Daoist Zhang shook his head after hearing this, "Although you have inherited Brother Han's mantle, but Brother Han did it at will, far from being Brother Han's apprentice, revenge is too far away for you, now you are still Too weak, if you are young, you can only harm others and yourself."

Seeing this, Jia Baoyu no longer insisted, saying: "If one day Baoyu has such a skill, please ask Grandpa Zhang to tell Baoyu about it, and Baoyu can be regarded as repaying the master's kindness."

This Daoist Zhang didn't refuse at all. In fact, she thought so in her heart, "Okay, let's go pray for the ancestors! This is something I do every year as an old Taoist. If I don't do it some year, I will Uneasy in my heart."

Jia Baoyu followed Taoist Zhang to help Jia's mother to pray for blessings. Seeing that the time was about the same, he took a detour to Han Wanli's grave to worship, and then returned to Jia's mansion.