Following the little Taoist priest, Huang Tinghui and others walked around the Taoist temple. Except for Taoist Master Fuchenzi who was meditating under the pines at this time, everyone else was busy non-stop.
People are clearing land, sowing seeds, and some people are tending to the seasonal vegetables in the fields.
This place doesn't look like a Taoist temple, but more like the pastoral life of the people living here in seclusion.
"Several donors, the food we usually eat is grown by these senior brothers and uncles themselves!"
"Occasionally, there is some meat, but it is bought by some senior brothers and uncles from the butcher shop."
"There is not much meat, so I can only eat one or two meals occasionally!"
"But donors, don't worry, most of these meats are provided to donors, and our demand for meat is not high!"
Although Taoists and monks are different, they are not required to eat vegetarian food.
However, it seems that these Taoist priests do not have a high demand for meat. They only have a simple diet and wear coarse clothes.
When Huang Tinghui and others entered the Taoist temple, they saw some chickens and ducks raised in the Taoist temple. They had also heard pigs braying in the pig pen.
I think it's the time of year and festival to kill one or two to satisfy the craving.
After all, if a person is not allowed to eat meat for a long time, he will not be able to restrain himself.
Listening to the little Taoist priest's introduction, Huang Tinghui did not interrupt, but listened quietly to what he was talking about.
After strolling around the Taoist temple, the Taoist priest led everyone towards the outskirts of the Taoist temple.
There are many crops planted outside the Taoist temple, all of various types.
The scene in front of me is no different from the life of ordinary people.
It feels quite like a paradise.
Under the leadership of the Taoist Priest, everyone walked a few steps outside. Shen Rou's ears were pointed higher, and she heard the sound of gurgling water coming over.
Shen Rou, who has always loved to join in the fun and is curious about many things, said to the Taoist Priest, "Taoist Priest, there is the sound of water!"
"Is there a clear spring flowing from the mountain ahead?"
Hearing Shen Rou's question, the little Taoist priest did not dare to neglect this time. He quickly replied, "There is spring water flowing from the mountain here!"
"The spring water gathered in one place and became a clear water pool!"
"There are a lot of fish in there!"
"For many donors who come to our Taoist temple, their favorite thing to do is to study near the spring!"
Reading in front of the mountain spring!
There is also a clear water pool with fish!
When Huang Tinghui heard these words from the little Taoist priest, the first reaction in Huang Tinghui's mind was that he had learned an ancient poem called "The Story of Little Rock Pond".
Huang Tinghui remembered that the author of this article was Liu Zongyuan, one of the Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties.
However, because the historical nodes have undergone many changes in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, many unified dynasties that have never been heard of appeared, and there are also many unified dynasties that did not appear in this time and space.
Even some famous civil servants and military generals did not appear in the history of this time and space.
Only some people still appear in this world.
However, Liu Zongyuan did not appear in this time and space. Maybe he was not born at all, or maybe he was just an ordinary person after birth.
Therefore, the very famous "Little Rock Pond" has not appeared in the eyes of the world.
As he was thinking wildly in his mind, Huang Tinghui followed Shen Rou, the little girl, and the Zhang family ladies to the mountain spring.
Before Huang Tinghui and the others approached the mountain spring, they heard the sound of reading loudly.
Everyone took a closer look and saw that it was a scholar sitting on a big rock not far away, holding a book in his hand and reading.
Just looking at the man's back, Huang Tinghui felt inexplicably familiar.
"This person looks so familiar!" Huang Tinghui blurted out involuntarily.
Miss Zhang's eyes were good, she could tell who the person in front of her was at a glance.
"Tang Zihu?"
"Why did the young master of the Tang family appear here?" Miss Zhang family was stunned for a while. She did not expect to see Tang Zihu in this dilapidated Taoist temple.
Not to mention Miss Zhang's surprise, Huang Tinghui and others were also surprised.
Xiaodao Chang'er, who came here with Huang Tinghui and others, explained: "Tang Gongzi's father is a good friend of the master!"
"Right now Mr. Tang is preparing for the upcoming provincial examination, so he came to this quiet place in the Taoist temple to prepare for the examination!"
"So that I won't be disturbed by things in the world!"
Hearing what the little Taoist said, Huang Tinghui immediately understood.
Since Taoist Fuchenzi had a good friendship with the mountain chief, and Tang Sanhu also showed a good friendship with the mountain chief.
It is no surprise that Tang Sanhu met Taoist Master Fuchenzi.
For ordinary scholars, the provincial examination and the general examination are two extremely important examinations.
If you pass the provincial examination and become a juren, you have the qualifications to be an official.
And if you pass the examination, you will become a Jinshi. As long as you don't have a brain attack during the palace examination and write some stupid words that insult the current emperor and intend to subvert the country and the country.
I don’t want to depose you!
Therefore, it was very reasonable for Tang Sanhu to ask his son to come to this Taoist temple to study hard and prepare for the next examination.
Just as the mountain chief believed in Huang Tinghui's determination, he knew that Huang Tinghui would definitely study hard.
But he still let Huang Tinghui come to this Taoist temple that was isolated from the world.
Isn't it just to prevent Huang Tinghui from being disturbed by worldly things?
"Why is it you!" At this time, Tang Zihu, who was holding a volume of books in his hands, finally spotted Huang Tinghui and others not far away.
The first time he saw Huang Tinghui, Tang Zihu's brows furrowed involuntarily.
But when he saw Miss Zhang's daughter, his eyes lit up unconsciously.
Although last time in the Zhang Mansion, Tang Zihu was severely humiliated by the young lady of the Zhang family.
But Tang Zihu later realized that Miss Zhang was right. When facing Huang Tinghui, he was too arrogant.
Under such circumstances, Tang Zihu not only did not lose his love for Miss Zhang.
But he began to admire Miss Zhang even more.
"Of course there is a reason why we are here?"
"But why do I see you everywhere!" Miss Zhang's daughter looked at Tang Zihu not far away and said angrily.
Since Tang Zihu's previous impression on her was not very good, Miss Zhang's daughter did not have a good impression of Tang Zihu.
Hearing Miss Zhang's disgusting words, Tang Zihu also smiled in embarrassment.
However, he did not confront Miss Zhang.
Tang Zihu just glanced at Huang Tinghui, and then said, "Brother Tinghui, I didn't expect that the provincial examination has not been held yet!"
"The two of us are going to compete first!"
Just looking into Tang Zihu's eyes, one can see his fighting spirit.
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Chapter completed!