Although she felt it was too cute and did not match her temperament, Su Liang got the new purse and put it on the next day.

When we had breakfast that day, Gu Ling was still at home.

Su Liang asked her servant to put breakfast in the study room. After the servant left, she entered the door. Gu Ling walked out from behind the screen, her eyes moved down and fell on Su Liang's slender waist.

With her brisk steps, the little rabbit on her purse swayed gently, jumping and jumping, lively and agile.

Su Liang didn't pay attention to Gu Ling's gaze. He picked up a small bowl and gave him half of the porridge, and said, "I told the people in the prefect's mansion that I would go out to visit friends in the city today, so I didn't go to the banquet. If I stay at home and don't go out,

, but it seems very rude."

"There is Lingyin Temple outside the city." Gu Ling took the porridge from Su Liang and sat down.

Su Liang nodded, "Then let's go visit the eminent monks of Lingyin Temple!"

After breakfast, the old housekeeper said that there was a long line of people outside again, all coming to seek medical treatment.

Su Liang frowned and said, "I just said I left the city and asked me to come back another day."

The old housekeeper nodded, "That's fine. From what I've seen, I don't have any serious illness. I just came here because of my reputation."

Su Liang knew. Because most of the patients she treated yesterday had common ailments. Xunyang City is a big trading city, and there are many doctors practicing medicine in the city.

If it was really urgent, I wouldn't wait in line waiting for Su Liang to save me.

Hearing that Su Liang was really going out of the city, the old housekeeper asked someone to prepare a car. Su Liang said no, so she rode to Lingyin Temple for a walk.

The old housekeeper wanted to arrange two attendants, but Su Liang also refused, so he had no choice but to obey her.

Su Liang was dressed in men's clothing and did not change her appearance. She rode out alone from the back door of the Ning Mansion. The old housekeeper who followed him pointed in the direction of Lingyin Temple and told her how to get there.

"Don't worry, I'll be back before dark." After Su Liang finished speaking, he rode out from the back alley.

It wasn't until her figure disappeared from sight that the old housekeeper went back to the front door and sent away those who came to seek medical treatment.

Su Liang walked leisurely and looked at the scenery, not very fast.

It's midsummer, and as you go toward the outskirts of the city, you'll see greener trees and blooming flowers. The bright sunshine shines golden spots through the gaps between the leaves, and the sounds of insects and birds are endless.

After passing through a dense forest, we arrived at the foot of the mountain where Lingyin Temple is located.

The old housekeeper said that this temple was originally just a small temple. When Mr. Ning was still alive, he spent money to expand it and built a bluestone road going up from the bottom of the mountain, which could be accessed by horse-drawn carriages.

Yesterday was June 15th. Today there were relatively few people coming to Lingyin Temple. On the way up the mountain on horseback, Su Liang saw a little rabbit running in the grass on the roadside. He subconsciously lowered his head and glanced at his purse. The more he looked at it, the more he saw it.

The cuter it is.

The great god looks cold, but he is actually a childlike person... Su Liang thought to himself.

Until he dismounted outside Lingyin Temple, Gu Ling did not appear.

Su Liang didn't know where he was, and she didn't make an appointment to come with him. She felt that it was very comfortable to go out and relax by herself.

After tying up the horse, we entered Lingyin Temple. Incense was lingering and the Buddha's image was solemn.

Su Liang bowed in the front hall and prayed for the safety of his relatives and friends, so he went to see the scenery elsewhere in the temple.

On the way, Su Liang heard someone mention the peach grove in the back mountain, and Su Liang became interested. This was not the time to see peach blossoms, but the peaches were about to be ripe.

The peach grove belongs to Lingyin Temple, and it is also a precious variety that Mr. Ning bought from the south. Recently, the peaches have matured, and pilgrims coming to the temple can ask for a peach soaked with Buddhist fragrance to go back. There are also people from places near Xunyang City who specialize in

Come here to ask for help when you return.

Su Liang got closer and saw the attractive pink peach on the top of the tree through the courtyard wall.

But at this moment, the pilgrims were stopped outside, lined up, and not allowed in for the time being.

Su Liang stood at the end of the queue and asked the lady in front, "There are too many people inside. Can we go in only after the people inside have come out?"

The aunt didn't look back and explained to her, "In previous years, the temple would choose a day to pick the best peaches and send them to the Ning family to express gratitude. It's a pity that Mr. Ning, such a good man, left, but his sworn sister General Su

In the city, the temple will deliver fruit to General Su today, and after picking it, it will be our turn."

Su Liang raised her eyebrows. She was preparing a peach for her. What a coincidence.

But Su Liang was thinking about how to go in and take a stroll. She just saw the peach and wanted to pick it herself.

At this moment, someone exclaimed, "General Su?!"

All the surrounding eyes were focused on Su Liang.

The person who recognized her was a man who accompanied her father to Ning's house for medical treatment yesterday.

The aunt who had just spoken to Su Liang looked very excited, "So this is General Su!"

Soon, a monk ran over and clasped his hands together, "Amitabha, Master Abbot invites you."

Su Liang smiled and said, "Let's share the peaches with everyone as usual. Don't keep the elderly waiting."

The monk called the monk guarding the Taoyuan to explain a few words, and then took Su Liang in another direction.

Su Liang looked back again and found that the big peach she had been eyeing when she came had disappeared! But it shouldn't be, she didn't notice anyone climbing the tree to pick it.

Su Liang couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

Following the monk to a secluded courtyard, Su Liang met Master Francis, the abbot of Lingyin Temple.

There is a centuries-old cypress in the courtyard. Master Francis and Su Liang sat down in the shade under the tree to drink tea.

"This tea was given to me by the old benefactor Ning when he was still alive." Master Fangji looked a little confused when he mentioned Mr. Ning.

Su Liang tasted it and found that it was indeed the best tea.

Master Fangji asked Su Liang if she wanted to stay in Xunyang City to take care of the Ning family's property. Su Liang said that she would find a capable person to take care of it and would return to Beijing soon.

"That's good. I've heard about Su's talent and fame a long time ago, and when I saw him today, he was indeed one of the best among men," said Master Fang Ji.

Su Liang saw that this old monk was not the type like Master Puqing who was content with poverty and devoted himself to practice. He still had some worldliness in him and his speech was quite tactful.

Su Liang didn't have much opinion on this. We were all human beings, we all had to live and eat, so how could we become detached after shaving our hair.

After chatting for a short time, Su Liang mentioned that she wanted to visit the peach forest, and Master Fangji asked the leading monk to take her there.

The pilgrims had all dispersed, and Su Liang entered the peach grove alone. There were still many fruits on the trees, and a faint sweet aroma floated in the air.

Su Liang picked a ripe peach, wiped the fuzz on the skin with a handkerchief, then gently peeled off the skin, and took a bite. It was sweet, soft and glutinous, and really delicious.

She walked inside while eating peaches.

Not long after, I saw Gu, who was picking peaches with a basket in his hand.

Su Liang was not surprised at all that he was here, "I think you snatched a good peach that I had my eye on."

"Yeah." Gu Ling admitted. In the dark, he saw Su Liang staring at a certain Taozi several times.

"Stop picking it. The temple will give it to me. I won't be able to finish it." Su Liang said.

"You said you could make peach preserves." Gu Ling said.

Su Liang coughed lightly, "But I never said I would do it for you." She was sure of this, and she could naturally refuse anything she didn't agree to.

Gu Ling's face was calm, "Zheng'er should really want to eat the peach preserves you made."

Su Liang: ...I am speechless. Of course I have to share such a delicious peach with the cutie Zheng'er.

What he told the old housekeeper was to go back before dark. After Su Liang left Lingyin Temple alone, he continued to the top of the mountain, leaving the horse behind and riding again when he left.

Su Liang picked a few wild fruits on the way and climbed to the top of the mountain. There was a large flat open space above, covered with flowers and plants, like a brightly colored carpet.

The sun is shining and the breeze is blowing.

Gu Ling walked up from another road carrying a basket in one hand and a plump pheasant in the other.

The two of them chose a spot with the best view, lit a fire, and prepared roast chicken and fresh peaches for lunch.

During this process, the two did not chat because Gu Ling asked Su Liang to continue telling him the unfinished story.

After the two stories are told, the pheasant emits an attractive aroma and is ready to be moved.

Su Liang squeezed the picked sour berry juice onto the roasted pheasant. The sweet and sour aroma was very fresh, a bit like lemon. After tasting it, the taste was amazing.

After eating the delicious barbecue, Su Liang found her favorite peach from the basket. It was too big, so she and Gu Ling shared half of it.

After eating, the sun was shining warmly, and I felt a little sleepy.

Su Liang lay on the grass under the shade of a tree and slept for a while, not caring what Gu Ling was doing.

When Su Liang woke up, he saw Gu Ling's coat covering him, and he was sitting not far away carving something.

It was still early, so Su Liang got up and took Gu Ling's clothes and returned them to him, "Thank you. This place is really nice. We haven't competed for a while. Can you give me some advice?"

Gu Ling put away the stone and knife he was carving, put on his coat, and then nodded, "If you lose, I will give you half of the peach preserves I made for Zheng'er."

When Su Liang heard this, he was eager to win, "In that case, how about you fight me with one hand?"

"Okay." Gu Ling agreed.

So, under the clear blue sky, the two men competed on the top of the mountain.

Gu Ling put her right hand behind her back and only used her left hand to fight Su Liang.

You went back and forth, until the sun was about to set. Gu Ling, who had been giving Su Liang tricks, suddenly stopped and said, "Watch the sunset."

Su Liang turned around and realized that the magnificent sunset had turned half the sky red, and the setting sun was sinking, magnificent and beautiful.
To be continued...